ANNUAL REPORT, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1950 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS U. S. ARMY 1950 IN TWO PARTS PART 1 Vol. 1 FLEC )P' UNITED STATES B[AC E S GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE ) N WASHINGTON : 1951 For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U. S. Government Printing Office Washington 25, D. C. - Price $4.00 (Cloth) CONTENTS Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Introductory pages 1--------------------------------- NEW ENGLAND DIVISION___ -- --- ------ 27 NORTH ATLANTIC DIVISION: New York, N. Y., district_------- --- 199 Philadelphia, Pa., district__-- -------- 321 Baltimore, Md., district_-------- --- 383 Washington, D. C., district--- -------- 475 Norfolk, Va., district_- - ---------- 531 SOUTH ATLANTIC DIVISION: Wilmington, N. C., district--- --------- 607 Charleston, S. C., district----------- 669 Savannah, Ga., district- 697 Jacksonville, Fla., district___ - -------- 731 Mobile, Ala., district_ -855 LOWER MISSISSIPPI VALLEY DIVISION: New Orleans, La., district-- 925 Vicksburg, Miss., district_ -1057 Memphis, Tenn., district_------- --- 1105 SOUTHWESTERN DIVISION: Galveston, Tex., district__-- -------- 1123 Fort Worth, Tex., district 1195 Albuquerque, N. Mex., district-- ------- 1231 Little Rock, Ark., district- - - 1253 Tulsa, Okla., district_--------- --- 1311 UPPER MISSISSIPPI VALLEY DIVISION: St. Louis, Mo., district ------------------------- 1387 Mississippi River between the Missouri River and Minneapolis, Minn_-..... ------ --- _------- ---- 1437 Rock Island, Ill., district- -------- - --------- 1457 St. Paul, Minn., district ------------------------------- 1487 MISSOURI RIVER DIVISIoN: Kansas City, Mo., district_-------------------------------- 1531 Omaha, Nebr., district_------------------------------------ 1583 Garrison, N. Dak., district__----------------------- -------- 1631 Fort Peck, Mont., district_---------------------------------1647 Denver, Colo., district---------------------------------- - 1667 OHIo RIVER DIVISION: Ohio River------------------------------------------- 1677 Nashville, Tenn., district_-----------------------------1691 Louisville, Ky., district ------------------------------------ 1737 Huntington, W. Va., district-- ----------------------- 1827 Pittsburgh, Pa., district ------------------------------- 1895 GREAT LAKES DIVISION: Duluth, Minn., district__ ----- ----- 1961 Milwaukee, Wis., district--- - ------------------ 1997 Chicago, Ill., district -------------------------------------- 2079 Detroit, Mich., district_- ------------- ---------- 2129 Buffalo, N. Y., district------------------------------- 2193 III IV CONTENTS Page Volume 1 Volume 2 SOUTH PACIFIC DIVISION: Los Angeles, Calif., district --------------------- 2279 San Francisco, Calif., district-- -2339 Sacramento, Calif., district ---- --------- 2383 NORTH PACIFIC DIVISION: Portland, Oreg., district ----------------------------------- 2453 Seattle, Wash., district _ -2571 Walla Walla, Wash., district_ - 2641 Alaska district ------------ 2669 Honolulu, T. H., district -2693 Panama district ---------------------------------------------- 2717 Surveys for navigation, flood control, power, and navigation ---- 2725 The Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors-- ---------------- 2727 The Beach Erosion Board 2731 California Debris Commission - -2735 Mississippi River Commission 2751 Waterways Experiment Station - --- --------- 2799 Permanent International Association of the Congresses of Navigation---------------------------------------------- 2801 Interoceanic Canal surveys ------------------------------------ 2805 Investigations and supervision of projects under the Federal Water Power Act 2807 Miscellaneous Civil Works -------------------------------------- 2809 REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS UNITED STATES ARMY DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS Washington, D. C., October 6, 1950. Subject: Annual Report, Fiscal Year 1950 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, 1950. APPROPRIATIONS AND EXPENDITURES For use in the fiscal year 1950 net funds made available to the Corps of Engineers for river and harbor operations amounted to $197,985,690 and for flood-contral operations $437,430,400, a total of $635,416,090. The expenditures from the available funds, including the balances on hand at the beginning of the fiscal year, amounted to $627,515,092.91, of which $190,455,874.62 was for river and harbor work and allied operations, and $437,059,218.29 for flood control and related work. New work was completed on 67 river and harbor and flood-control projects, materially ad- vanced on 221 other projects, and maintenance operations were in progress on 343 projects. 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 operation, has been followed during the year, 77 percent of all work performed having been done by contract, and 23 percent by Government plant and hired labor. The continuation of an adequate check on the cost of work per- formed on river and harbor and flood-control projects has been maintained. Summary of these efforts is reflected throughout this report.. ACCIDENT PREVENTION During the fiscal year 1950 the application of comprehensive accident prevention to all new work operations and maintenance continued to hold accidental injuries to a low level. REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 RIVERS AND HARBORS Program: The present program for Federal improvement of rivers and harbors for navigation and allied purposes as author- ized by Congress includes projects located throughout the con- tinental United States, Puerto Rico, Alaska, and the Hawaiian Islands, there being approximately 2,300 authorized river and harbor projects or separately authorized modifications to these projects. Over 1,600 of these authorized projects are completed or essentially completed and provide 28,000 miles of improved waterways, 490 locks and dams, and 270 harbors. The total esti- mated cost to complete all authorized river and harbor projects presently deemed necessary in the interest of commerce and navigation is about $4,125,290,000. Surveys have been completed on additional river and harbor projects, the estimated cost of the recommended work being in excess of $774,551,700, thus making a total backlog of authorized and recommended river and harbor projects of over $4,899,000,000. 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 $1,500,000 provided in the General Appropriation Act, 1951, approved September 6, 1950. Navigation operations: Improvement operations were carried out on 115 river and harbor projects, of which 14 were completed. Maintenance operations were performed on 343 projects, including the numerous coastal ports, harbors, and connecting channels on the Great Lakes, and the extensive Intracoastal Waterway and Mississippi River networks, 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 Bonneville Dam, Oregon and Washington, and the Missouri River at Fort Peck Dam, Mont. The following brief outline of new work operations includes typical examples of improvement work underway during the fiscal year 1950: Portland Harbor, Maine.-Dredgmng by contract which was in progress at the beginning of the fiscal year in the main harbor and Fore River was completed during May 1950. During the pe- riod, 1,553,346 cubic yards of material were removed at a cost of $844,000. The construction of a breakwater at Spring Point was initiated in the late spring of 1950 and was in progress at the end of the fiscal year. Fall River Harbor, Mass.-Dredging of the 35-foot entrance channel to Tiverton was continued during the fiscal year. Deep- ening of the more northerly portion of the 30-foot channel in Fall River to 35 feet was carried on under a continuing contract. Providence River and Harbor, R. I.-Dredging of the channel widening below Fields Point was completed during the fiscal year. New Haven Harbor, Conn.-Deepening of the 35-foot main channel was carried on during the year at a cost of $433,000. New York and New Jersey channels.-Dredgingof these chan- nels to 37 feet in rock and 35 feet in other material was continued during the year. RIVERS AND HARBORS Black Walnut Harbor, Md.-Dredging of a 6-foot channel and an anchorage basin of the same depth was completed during the year. Potomac River, north side of Washington Channel, D. C.-Con- tract for construction of the superstructure of pier 4 was awarded and work thereon was underway at the end of the fiscal year. Bransons Cove, lower Machodoc River, Va.-Dredging of an entrance channel 7 feet deep and a boat basin of the same depth within the cove was completed during the year. Norfolk Harbor, Va.-Dredging to widen the channel in the eastern and southern branches of the Elizabeth River was in progress at the end of the, fiscal year. Stumpy Point Bay, N. C.-Dredging of a channel 7 feet deep and 75 feet wide from Pamlico Sound through Stumpy Point Bay to Lake Worth, with a boat basin of the same depth at the inner end, was completed during the fiscal year. Georgetown Harbor, S. C.-Dredging to project depth of 27 feet in the Gorge and Lower Eastern Channel serving the port of Georgetown was carried out during the fiscal year. Savannah Harbor, Ga.-Deepening the bar channel to 36 feet and the inner channels to 30 and 34 feet was continued during the year at a cost of $398,000. St. Johns River, Fla., Jacksonville to the ocean.-Dredging by contract to a depth of 34 feet in Terminal Channel, and the southerly half of Long Branch Cut, including channel from Long Branch Cut to Dames Point, was completed during the fiscal year. Plans and specifications were also completed for the initia- tion of construction of the Dames Point-Fulton Cutoff. Okeechobee Waterway, Fla.-Contract for construction and in- stallation of seven Tainter gates in the St. Lucie Lock and Dam and an auxiliary gate at the upstream end of old Lock No. 2 in force at the beginning of the fiscal year, was continued through- out the year. Dredging to deepen the St. Lucie Canal to 8 feet and to deepen and widen the Clewiston approach channel to a depth of 8 feet and a bottom width of 100 feet was completed dur- ing the fiscal year 1950. Deepening of the Caloosahatchie River and Canal to 8 feet from Ortona Lock to Fort Myers and to provide a channel 8 feet deep and 100 feet wide to connect the project turning basin with the municipal yacht basin at Fort Myers was in progress at the close of the fiscal year. Tampa Harbor, Fla.-Dredging by contract to widen Ybor Channel to 500 feet was 76 percent completed at the end of the fiscal year; 361,000 cubic yards of material were removed at a cost of $315,000. Apalachicola, Chattahoochee, and Flint Rivers, Ga. and Fla.- Work was continued during the year on the Jim Woodruff Dam, the first of the structures to be initiated under the existing proj- ect involving the construction of four dams and three locks, with incidental dredging to benefit navigation, flood control, and the production of electric power. Construction of the overflow dike was completed at a cost of $186,000. Construction of the lock and fixed-crest spillway was continued at a cost of $3,000,000. REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 The west-bank access road was completed and construction of the east-bank access road was initiated and continued during the year. Panama City Harbor, Fla.-Dredging in the Gulf approach channel and channel across Lands End was completed during the fiscal year 1950. PearlRiver, Miss. and La.-Construction of locks 2 and 3 was completed during the fiscal year, including other miscellaneous features of work. Gulf IntracoastalWaterway (New Orleans district).-Construc- tion of the alternate connection between the waterway and the Mississippi River in the vicinity of Algiers, La., was continued throughout the fiscal year. Construction of reinforced concrete walls, in progress at the beginning of the fiscal year, was con- tinued, and at the end of the fiscal year practically all of the monoliths had been poured. During the year the earthwork and timber guide walls for the Calcasieu lock were constructed by contract. A contract for fabricating and installing sector gates, which was initiated during the year, was approximately 83 per- cent complete at the end of the year and the contract for furnish- ing and installing operating machinery for the electrical system was 66 percent completed. Construction of gate bays, in progress at the beginning of the fiscal year, was completed. Calcasieu River and Pass, La.-During the fiscal year all work was completed for deepening of the 250-foot channel to 35 feet from Lake Charles Harbor downstream to St. Johns Island, in- cluding the 35- by 250-foot channel in the loop around Clooney Island and a 6- by 20-foot connecting canal beginning at mile 25.9 Calcasieu River, and extending southwesterly approximately 1 mile to west Cove Canal. Dredging of the channel to project dimensions between miles 30.4 and 32 is under contract. Waterway from Empire, La., to the Gulf of Mexico.-Work on the 9- by 80-foot channel from Empire, La., to the Gulf of Mexico, in progress at the beginning of the fiscal year, was essentially completed during the year. Construction of rubble-mound jetties at the Gulf entrance to the waterway, Plaquemine Parish, La., were also completed during the year. Sabine-Neches Waterway, Tex.-Dredging in the channel be- tween Port Arthur and Beaumont was accomplished during the year, 5,299,000 cubic yards of material being removed at a cost of $786,000. Neches and Angelina Rivers, Tex.-Operations during the fiscal year consisted of continuation of contract for construction of earth embankment and spillway, dam B; and continuation of reser- voir clearing operations, dam B. Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (Galveston district).-Duringthe year work in connection with the extension of the waterway from Corpus Christi, Tex., to the Mexican border resulted in approxi- mately 2,000,000 cubic yards of material being removed from the tributary channel to Harlingen via Arroyo, Colorado from Pasco Real to 3 miles below Rio Hondo, and 1,250,000 cubic yards of material being removed from the tributary channel to Aransas RIVERS AND HARBORS Pass, including turning basins, all by contract at a cost of $518,- 000. Houston Ship Channel, Tex. During the year work in con- nection with the channel which connects Galveston Harbor, at a point opposite Port Bolivar, with the city of Houston, Tex., re- sulted in approximately 6,738,000 cubic yards of material being removed from the channel between Bolivar Roads and Peggy Lake, all by contract, at a cost of $1,202,000. Galveston Harbor and Channel, Tex.-Dredging during the year resulted in the removal of 871,000 cubic yards of material from the inner and outer bar channels at a cost of $175,000. Clear Creek and Clear Lake, Tex.-Contract operations for deepening and widening a channel 7 feet deep 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 was completed during the fiscal year. Trinity River, Tex.-Deepening and widening of the entrance channel to a depth of 9 feet and 150 feet wide from its confluence with the Houston Ship Channel to a point 1 mile below Anahuac, Tex., was completed during the fiscal year. A total of 7,678,000 cubic yards of material was removed during the period at a cost of $712,000. MississippiRiver between the Ohio and Missouri Rivers.-Work on the Chain of Rocks section of the project was continued, the costs amounting to $11,325,000. The principal features of work during the year were in connection with construction of the lock, the relocation of utilities, and construction of canal and levees. Mississippi River between the Missouri River and Minneapolis. -Operations at lock and dam 2 continued throughout the year. Contract for bank protection below the lower guide wall was completed. Construction of harbor at St. Paul and Minneapolis and a small-boat harbor at Wabasha, Minn., was completed dur- ing the fiscal year. Missouri River, Kansas City to Sioux City.-New work on the project included construction of 17,000 feet of dikes, 38,000 feet of revetment, including the strengthening and replacing of 20,000 feet of dikes and revetment by placement of 73,000 tons of stone in addition to other features of work, at a cost of $2,929,000. Missouri River, Kansas City to the mouth. New work on the project included construction of 9,000 feet of dikes, 44,000 feet of revetment in addition to other features of work, at a total cost of $2,133,000. Fort Peck Dam, Missouri River, Mont.-Operation of the 35,000- kilowatt and 15,000- kilowatt units was continued during the year, and the total power production was 374,813,000 kilowatt-hours. A contract was initiated for installation of a third generating unit. Monongahela River, Pa. and W. Va.-During the year work in connection with the reconstruction of locks 2 at Pittsburgh, Pa., and the construction of the new Montgomery lock and dam were continued. REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Ohio River, open channel work.-Dredging to provide an ade- quate and dependable channel of project depth at minimum pool elevation was executed during the year; 614,000 cubic yards of material were removed at a total cost of $321,000. Two Harbors (Agate Bay), Minn.-Enlargement of the ma- neuvering basin and construction of a new east jetty was con- tinued, the project being advanced to 87 percent of completion. Baudette Harbor, Minn.-Dredging a channel 6 feet deep and 75 feet wide extending from the mouth of Baudette River up- stream a distance of about 2,000 feet was initiated during the fiscal year. Grand Haven Harborand Grand River, Mich.-Operations dur- ing the fiscal year consisted of completing, by contract, the widen- ing of the existing 2,000-foot channel between the Grand Trunk Western Railway bridge and the Grand Trunk Western car-ferry slip to 300 feet and 21 feet deep, and dredging a turning basin 18 feet deep downstream from the Grand Trunk Western Railway bridge. Traverse City Harbor, Mich.-Contract for construction of a steel-sheet pile breakwater was awarded and work was initiated during the fiscal year. Port Sanilac Harbor,Mich.-Construction was initiated during the year, by contract, for the construction of north and south cellular-type steel-sheet piling breakwater with steel-sheet piling single wall extensions at the shore ends, and for dredging a harbor basin and entrance channel. St. Marys River, Mich.-Contract work for construction of a new powerhouse and appurtenant works was continued through- out the fiscal year. Cleveland Harbor, Ohio.-Preparation of detailed plans and specifications for replacement of pier reconstruction of the rail- road bridges and deepening Cuyahoga and Old Rivers was con- tinued throughout the fiscal year. Construction of bridge No. 25 over Cuyahoga River by contract was initiated during the year. Wilson Harbor,N. Y.-Restoration of the east and west parallel piers and deepening of the entrance channel were completed during the fiscal year at a cost of $186,000. San Diego River and Mission Bay, Calif.-Construction by contract of the downcoast and middle jetties was completed dur- ing the year. Construction of the north jetty was continued throughout the fiscal year. Sacramento River, Calif.-Work of constructing the 30-foot deep-water ship channel was initiated during the fiscal year. Construction of road, railroad, and levee embankments in the harbor area was completed by contract. Bonneville Lock and Dam, Columbia River, Ore. and Wash.- This project, including 10 power units with a total installed capacity of 518,400 kilowatts, was operated during the fiscal year except for minor scheduled shut-downs for maintenance, the total power generated being 3,708,564,000 kilowatt-hours. Columbia River between Vancouver, Wash., and The Dalles, Oreg.-Construction of a small-boat mooring basin at The Dalles, Oreg., by contract, was completed during the year. RIVERS AND HARBORS 7 Columbia and Lower Willamette Rivers below Vancouver, Wash., and Portland,Oreg.-Construction of a small-boat mooring basin at Astoria, Oreg., by contract, was completed during the year. Chief Joseph Dam, Columbia River, Wash.-Construction work on this project was actively prosecuted during the year, the fol- lowing being the major features of work: Construction of the Okanogan River Bridge was 61 percent completed, the Columbia River Bridge was 28 percent completed, and the access highway was 65 percent completed. Housing, administration, and mainte- nance facilities were 39 percent complete. In addition, a contract has been awarded for the first-stage construction, including the first coffer dam and right-bank blanket and excavation. Willapa River and Harbor, Wash.-Dredging of Bay Center Channel was completed during the fiscal year. McNary Lock and Dam, Columbia River, Oreg., and Wash.- Construction work on this project was actively prosecuted during the year, the following being the major features of work: Con- struction of the navigation lock with guide walls, 131/2 bays of spillway with apron and baffles, nonoverflow dam section, partial construction of right abutment fill and Washington shore fish- ladder. A contract was also awarded for work on the Oregon shore. During the fiscal year, the Oregon shore cofferdam was completed, rock excavation for assembly bay and two power units was com- pleted and contractor's plant for concrete was completed and ready for production. Contracts were awarded for spillway cranes, powerhouse cranes, bascule bridge across lock, turbines Nos. 5 to 8, generators Nos. 5 to 8, lock-miter gates and for miscellaneous equipment. COMMERCE The water-borne commerce of the United States, Puerto Rico, Alaska, and the Hawaiian Islands for the calendar year 1949 is contained in Part 2 of the Annual Report for the fiscal year 1950. PHILIPPINE PORT REHABILITATION Work was continued during the fiscal year 1950 on a $17,800,000 program for rehabilitation of port and harbor facilities in the Philippines under the authority contained in section 303 of the Philippine Rehabilitation Act of 1946, as amended by Public Law 295, Eighty-first Congress. Work was continued or initiated at the ports of Manila, Cebu, Iloilo, Cagayan, Iligan, Jolo, Zam- boanga, Nusugbu, and Masbate. WORK FOR OTHER AGENCIES Major dredging operations and construction of other fleet facilities were carried out during the year at various permanent reserve fleet sites for the United States Maritime Commission with funds transferred from that agency. Miscellaneous dredging and related work was also performed for the Navy and other Government agencies on a reimbursement basis during the year. REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 GENERAL FLOOD CONTROL The authorized general flood-control program, exclusive of the programs for the alluvial valley of the lower Mississippi River and the Sacramento River, Calif., is covered in this section. The au- thorized programs for those two rivers are discussed in the two succeeding sections. Congress in the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936, es- tablished, and in the amendatory and supplemental general Flood Control Acts approved August 28, 1937, June 28, 1938, August 11, 1939, August 18, 1941, December 22, 1944, July 24, 1946, June 30, 1948, and May 17, 1950, 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 security of people are otherwise adversely affected. Those acts also specified the local cooperation 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 afore- mentioned flood-control acts are constructed entirely at the ex- pense 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 neces- sary for the construction of the projects, hold and save the United States free from damages due to the construction works, and main- tain and operate all the works after completion in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Army. Channel improvement and channel rectification 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 Decem- ber 22, 1944, and reaffirmed in the acts approved July 24, 1946, and June 30, 1948, that in connection with the exercise of jurisdic- tion over the rivers of the Nation through the construction of works of improvement for navigation or flood control, it is the policy of the Congress to recognize the interests and rights of the States in determining 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 Engi- neers for any works of improvement for navigation or flood con- trol 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 GENERAL FLOOD CONTROL governors of the States concerned, or such officials or agencies of the affected State, or States, as may be designated by the gover- nors, 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 con- nection with reservoirs under the control of the Department of the Army is contained in the 1944 and 1946 Flood Control Acts which authorize the Chief of Engineers, under the supervision of the Secretary of the Army to construct, maintain, and operate public park and recreational facilities in such reservoir areas and to per- mit the construction, maintenance, and operation of such facilities. The acts also authorize the Secretary of the Army to grant leases of lands, including structures or facilities thereon, in reservoir areas for such periods and upon such terms as he may deem rea- sonable; and provide 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 the Army 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 protection 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 when- ever the Secretary of the Army determines upon recommendation by the Secretary of the Interior that any dam and reservoir proj- ect operated under the direction of the Secretary of the Army may be utilized for irrigation purposes, the Secretary of the Interior is authorized to construct, operate, and maintain under the pro- visions 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 Secretary of the Interior as provided under reclamation laws and after subse- quent specific authorization of the Congress (by an authorization act). A procedure for the disposal of electric power and energy gen- erated at reservoir projects under the control of the Department of the Army, and in the opinion of the Secretary of the Army 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 trans- mit and dispose of this power and energy in such manner as to en- courage 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 10 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 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 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 regu- lations for the use of storage allocated for flood control or naviga- tion at reservoirs constructed wholly or in part with Federal funds. The Flood Control Act approved June 30, 1948, was in a sense an emergency bill, inasmuch as only projects presenting an emer- gency or acute condition were considered by the Congressional Committees on Public Works. That act contained several changes in existing law, as follows: (a) It provided authorization for the construction of small flood-control projects, subject to certain con- ditions of local cooperation, and economic justification, provided the cost of each project does not exceed $100,000, and placed a limitation of $2,000,000 per year on the total allotment for this type of remedial work for any one fiscal year; (b) Increased the scope of emergency repair authority contained in Section 12 of the Flood Control Act of July 24, 1946, by permitting the Corps of Engineers to perform certain necessary work beyond that required to restore the damaged structure to its original condition. The President on May 17, 1950, signed into law the first major omnibus river and harbor and flood-control act since 1946. This act, in addition to providing authority for the construction of numerous navigation projects throughout the Nation, authorized the initiation and continuation of all types of flood-control proj- ects ranging from small local protection works to comprehensive multiple-purpose developments for the control and conservation of the floodwaters of the great river basins, such as the Missis- sippi, Ohio, and Missouri. This act, known as Public Law 516, Eighty-first Congress, contains several changes in existing law as follows: (a) Provides authority for installation and maintenance of telephone service in dam tenders' dwellings at flood-control dams; (b) Increases the emergency monetary fund provided for the repair and restoration of existing flood-control structures threatened or destroyed by floods from $2,000,000 to $15,000,000; (c) Increases the monetary fund provided for the construction of small flood-control projects not specifically authorized by Con- gress from $2,000,000 to $3,000,000 for any one fiscal year with the provision that not more than $150,000 shall be allotted for this purpose at any single locality from the appropriation for any one fiscal year. GENERAL FLOOD CONTROL 11 Congress, since passage of the basic flood control law in 1936, has provided a monetary authorization totaling $3,758,784,400 for the construction of approximately 1,018 projects dispersed throughout the nation. The Civil Functions Department of the Army Appropriation Act, 1951, approved September 6, 1950, made available funds in the amount of $356,060,250, for flood control, general, projects. Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1951, signed by the President on September 27, 1950, provided funds in the amount of $2,900,000 for initiation and partial accomplishment of the work on the Albeni Falls dam and reservoir project in Idaho. These amounts, together with all previously appropriated funds provided for by the Congress, totals $2,162,852,475, of which $2,049,416,075 was for the prosecution of the authorized flood control, general, proj- ects, while the remaining $113,436,400 was for maintenance to completed projects, surveys, and minor items. In addition to these authorizations Congress has approved gen- eral 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 possibilities for the economic de- velopment of large quantities of hydroelectric power. Several of the projects now authorized include power-generating machinery in the initial developments. During the year 53 flood control projects were either completed and in operation or construction work was sufficiently advanced so that they could be placed in partial operation. Thus, at the end of the fiscal year, 309 flood-control projects were successfully functioning in the interest of flood control and allied purposes, 77 of which are reservoirs, while the remainder are local protection projects. Construction work during the year was continued on 106 flood control projects including reservoirs and projects which would provide benefits of a local character, such as levees, flood walls, channel improvements, etc. The program for flood control throughout the country as au- thorized by Congress was advanced in an orderly manner during the fiscal year consistent with budgetary requirements as evi- denced by the initiation of 32 flood control projects. Some of the more important works placed in operation during the year included the Edward MacDowell Reservoir, N. H.; the Allatoona Reservoir, Ga.; the Fort Gibson Reservoir, Okla.; the Bluestone Reservoir, W. Va.; and local protection projects at Syracuse, N. Y.; Parkersburg, W. Va.; Sunbury, Pa.; Little Rock, Ark.; and Cannelton, Ind. Congress, in the basic flood-control law of 1936. delegated au- thority to the Corps of Engineers to investigate and improve the 12 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 rivers and waterways of the Nation in order to prevent floods and to provide for the most beneficial uses of our waters. The Corps of Engineers, in accordance with this authority as modified by the Congress from time to time, has constructed numerous works of improvement throughout the river systems of the country. These improvements have prevented the flooding of valuable agricultural land as well as industrial and residental property. Above all, they have prevented the loss of human life. However, many areas are still in need of preventative works as evidenced by the floods which occurred throughout the Nation during the fiscal year 1950, some of which are described in the following paragraphs. The floods of April-May 1950 that occurred in the Red River of the North Basin, Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota, and the Dominion of Canada, were due principally to above- average snow cover, alternate freezing and thawing during the spring break-up period, and precipitation in the form of snow and rain. These floods exceeded all known records in northern Minnesota and North Dakota. A total of 1,127,000 acres of land was flooded and 5 persons lost their lives. It has been estimated that damages in the United States will exceed $32,000,000, while those in the Dominion of Canada will be in excess of $300,000,000. The rapid melting of a comparatively heavy accumulation of ice and snow in the upper James River Basin in North Dakota caused this stream to leave its banks. The greatest flooding was concentrated at Jamestown, N. Dak., where about 50 city blocks were flooded for a considerable period. Damages have been esti- mated at approximately $2,480,000, of which $1,580,000 occurred in North Dakota, and the remaining $900,000 in South Dakota. The flood of April-May 1950 in the Missouri River Basin was caused by a combination of snow melt and rainfall. It is estimated that nearly one-fourth million acres were flooded, practically all of which occurred between Mobridge, S. Dak., and Leaven- worth, Kans. This flood caused damages estimated at over $19,- 000,000, of which approximately $13,000,000 occurred on the main stem. Floods occurred in the southeastern part of Nebraska from rains that are reported to have exceeded 12 inches in 2 to 4 hours. The peak discharge of Salt Creek at Lincoln, Nebr., is believed to be greater than the flood of 1908, the largest flood of record. Reports indicate that the Little Nemaha River at Syracuse was the highest since 1853, and Turkey Creek at DeWitt was higher than at any time in the past 54 years. Property damage has been estimated at $9,000,000 and a total of 23 persons lost their lives. Flash floods occurred in Middle Island Creek and West Fork and Hughes River, W. Va., during June 25-26, 1950, as a result of intense rain. The peak stage at Weston exceeded the previous maximum of record established in 1888 by 3.3 feet. A total of 31 persons lost their lives and property damage is estimated at $4,600,000. SACRAMENTO RIVER FLOOD CONTROL The authorized project for the control of floods and other pur- MISSISSIPPI RIVER FLOOD CONTROL 13 poses on the Sacramento River, Calif., as adopted by the Flood Control 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 protection, and pumping facilities in the lower Sacra- mento River Valley and for channel clearing, rectification and snagging on the Sacramento River and tributaries in Tehama County, and from Red Bluff southerly. The total estimated Fed- eral cost of the project is $55,635,000. Up to the present time Federal funds in the amount of $41,811,500 have been appropri- ated by Congress for the prosecution of this project, including $2,016,500 provided for in the Department of the Army Civil Appropriations Act, 1951, approved September 6, 1950. Local interests have expended funds in excess of $52,000,000 on this project including a cash contribution of approximately $6,761,- 700 for construction by the Corps of Engineers of protective works related to the authorized project. In addition to this existing project, Congress in the Flood Con- trol 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 con- struction of nine local levee and channel improvements, the Black Butte Dam and Reservoir and the low Table Mountain Dam and Reservoir with power facilities, substantially in accordance with the recommendations of the Chief of Engineers in House Docu- ment Numbered 649, Seventy-eighth Congress, second session. The estimated Federal cost revised in 1950 is $103,450,000. The project works of the Sacramento flood-control project pro- vide protection to cities and towns, to thousands of acres of agri- cultural 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 included the construction of levees along flood channels, including enlargement of uncom- pleted levees, clearing brush and removing snags. Miscellaneous work included preliminary surveys, explorations, preparation of contract plans and specifications, and procurement and repair of flood-control gates. MISSISSIPPI RIVER FLOOD CONTROL Progress was made during the fiscal year 1950 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, 1933, June 28, 1938, Au- gust 18, 1941, December 22, 1944, July 24, 1946, June 30, 1948, and May 17, 1950. 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 amend- ment removed legislative restrictions with respect to certain features of the amended plan and authorized $40,000,000 for work 939127-51-vol. 1----2 14 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 in addition to that contemplated 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 levees to confine within those levee lines between the mouths of the Arkansas and Red Rivers the project flood with- out a floodway west of the Mississippi River. That amendment also authorized certain minor modifications and backwater protec- tion 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 sta- bilization 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 amendment increased the project au- thorization by $161,675,500 to provide for several new items of related work; for incorporating 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 cost of construction of the unfinished fea- tures of the comprehensive project. The 1948 amendment modi- fied the project to provide for the improvement of the Mississippi River with respect to the West Tennessee tributaries; the improve- ment of the L'Anguille River, Ark.; and the Devils Swamp project at Baton Rouge, La. The Flood Control Act of 1950 increased the authorization for the Red River backwater area from $14,000,000 to $29,000,000; authorized flood-control and major drainage improvement in the St. Francis River Basin at a partial cost of $20,000,000; modified the 1946 Flood Control Act with respect to local cooperation; au- thorized the plan for flood protection in the Cache River Basin at a partial cost of $10,000,000; amended the 1928 Flood Control Act to include flood-control improvements in the Parish of Or- leans, La.; authorized the filling of Grant's Canal at Lake Provi- dence, La., at a cost of $11,000; authorized flood protection for Des Arc, Ark., at a cost of $228,000; authorized the project for Lake Pontchartrain, La., at a cost of $3,150,000; authorized the project for emergency bank protection on the Amite River at a cost of $50,000; authorized the project for Grand Prairie Region and Bayou Meto Basin at a partial cost of $6,000,000 and, in addition to the above items, the Lower Mississippi River project was increased by an additional $200,000,000. The total authoriza- tion for the project as amended and supplemented is now $1,292,- 748,500, of which $721,954,570 has been appropriated through fiscal year 1951. 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 authoriza- tions," it is estimated that $125,553,254 expended for maintenance since August 18, 1941, or scheduled for expenditure during fiscal SURVEYS 15 year 1951, will not be deducted from the total authorizations for the project. Noteworthy progress was made on principal features of the project on the main river, on the tributaries and in the side basins. Main-stem work on levees, revetments, Memphis Harbor and the Morganza control structures was satisfactorily accom- plished. Features in the Atchafalaya Basin which were vigorously pushed toward completion included the high-level crossings in the Morganza floodway, and flood control below Morgan City. Work on the tributaries included acceleration of the construction of the Enid and Grenada Reservoirs, Greenwood protection works and Red River backwater levees. Under section 6 of the 1928 act, flood-control work was under- taken on the Mississippi River between Rock Island, Ill., and Cape Girardeau, Mo., and on outlets and tributaries affected by back- waters on 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 threatened 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 protection from general overflow for a period of more than twenty years to date. However, because of the elimina- tion 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 pro- duce widespread destruction and disorder, national in scope. As flood control of this vast alluvial valley and navigation of the lower Mississippi 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 158 items of law enacted by Congress and resolutions adopted by congressional committees authorizing investigations of the advisability 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, 19 were preliminary examinations and 59 were surveys made in response to authority contained in river and harbor and flood-control acts, and 80 were reexaminations undertaken pursuant to committee resolutions. In addition, the Chief of Engineers completed reports on seven cooperative beach-erosion control studies, and transmitted seven interim survey reports to Congress. The River and Harbor and Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950, Public Law 516, Eighty-first Congress, contains author- izations for preliminary examinations and surveys of 85 localities. 16 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 In addition, 160 resolutions were adopted during the year by the Public Works Committees of Congress requesting a review of prior reports on proposed river and harbor and flood-control im- provements. Pursuant to section 1 of the Flood Control Act approved on December 22, 1944, section 1 of the, River and Harbor Act ap- proved on March 2, 1945, and agreement of the Federal Inter- Agency River Basin Committee all authorized investigations by the Corps of Engineers of works of improvement for navigation, flood control, and related purposes were coordinated with the requisite State and Federal agencies. The gathering of hydrological data in Nicaragua, under au- thority 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 ade- quately meeting the requirements of the Department in the plan- ning and operation of flood-control and river and harbor improve- ments were continued. Projects included in the cooperation with the Weather Bureau were: (a) Operation of a Nation-wide net- work of recording rain gages; (b) hydrometeorological investiga- tions 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 prepa- ration of 48-hour quantitative forecasts of storm rainfall to facili- tate the operation of reservoirs and local flood-protection projects; and (e) program of snow-melt investigations to evaluate all im- portant factors contributing to floods caused primarily by snow- melt. Cooperation with the Geological Survey involved primarily the installation, operation, and maintenance of stream-gaging sta- tions for obtaining records of stream flow. The development of certain equipment 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 obstructions endangering navigation; establishment of regulations for the use, administration, and navigation of naviga- ble waters, including drawbridge regulations; establishment of anchorage grounds, special anchorage areas, danger zones, dump- ing grounds, restricted areas, fishing areas and harbor lines; in- vestigations of the discharge or deposit of refuse matter of any MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL WORKS 17 kind in navigable waters; prevention of pollution of coastal naviga- ble waters by oil; determination of the heads of navigation and the extent to which the laws shall apply to specific streams; super- vision of the harbor of New York to prevent obstructive or injuri- ous 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 permits for the occupation and use of Federal works under control of the Corps of Engineers; construction of Anacosta Park and the recla- mation and development of Anacostia River and Flats, D. C.; maintenance and repair of the Washington Aqueduct, and increas- ing the water supply of the city of Washington; surveys and chart- ing 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; re- ports of international boards on operations affecting international boundary waters; issuance of instruments authorizing the occu- pation 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 oo As of June 30, 1950, 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 AND HARBORS National Public Works Emergency Relief Act of- Industrial Administra. Recovery tion Act Act 1935 1936 1937 1938 Total allocations to river and harbor projects to June 30, 1950_..-.- ------- $183, 494, 754.83 $94, 179, 679, 73 $103, 611,607.21 _CT-- FLOOD CONTROL Total allocations to flood control projects to June 30, 1950..-.--- _- ---------- $72,763,886.60 $3, 054, 196. 70 $20,074,637.79 $10,174,116.53 $19,911,349.12 $2, 238, 822. 74 MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS Total allocations to miscellaneous projects to June 30, 1950-.... _ .__ ...-- .- $1, 654,489.01 $109, 200.00 $6,384,393. 74 $11,395.47 $7, 592. 70------------- Grand total to June 30, 1949 -....---..-.-.-..-.-.-.---.-..--.---.--. 257, 913,130.44 97, 343, 076.43 130,070,638. 74 10,185, 512.00 19, 918, 941.82 2,238,822. 74 APPROPRIATIONS 19 0 HI 00 000 0 6CO 000000000 O O 0O OCO O ~ 0 0 00~0 000 oa OI C plt O- o 1:7f1111 1 H1 t Q) 1 1 1 11I1H t } 0 C) P Cet p tt tI. O Q Q 4)- Q~ ) 0 i0 0 00 00 '00000 00o '.00. i00 X00 Q) o 'eCCO leD C' i ti~ 0 00 0 . 0o 00 r00 012 z 0 Ca) Qa) P.4 a a) ~ ,0O t/1 r12 C) 0 I.I ' 0,I b- 1 1 1 1 ~ Id b0 1 1 Ce I o a(1) 1F .10) '0 Or-4 ra4 e e e'0 b D yoC t rCi 3C 00a bO 0A w1 0 02.2r pa0 f- We t r 0-- 2.00 e 2. o 0r00 0 0 e o0 0000 Z-1 o e 0. o e~r~ 0~ Cor OC 4.C ' , 1~: 0 Q o- U O° 4-2 . oe C3- C4 4.to ccOOO as0 °° o APPROPRIATIONS-Continued Date of River and Flood Total by appro- Appropriation Title act Harbor control Miscellaneous priation acts Hydraulic mining in California, debris fund..........................------------------------------- June 19, 1934.. 52,152. 73 ..... ___________ 52, 152. 73 -.. --.......-.....--...-- .. 16, 418.00 16, 418.00 p Department of State Appropriation Act, 1949: Salaries and expenses, Philippine r ha- June 3, 1948... bilitation, Department of State (transfer to Army), 1947-50. Hospital and domiciliary facilities, Veterans Administration (transfer to Army): Cash......------------------------------ ---------------------------- Mar. 4, 1931 -. ........ ...... - 100, 000, 000.00 100, 000, 000. 00 ----do........ - ................. _ .. ............. _- -305,000,000.00 -305,000,000.00 0 Contract authorization....----------------------------------------------------- ___ __ .. .. ... .. _ . .. ... .. .. ._ -205, 000, 000. 00 -205,000. 000. 00 Grand total appropriated funds.......................----------------------------------- ................. 203, 916, 314. 23 469, 087,150.00 -204,352, 274. 46 468, 651,189. 77 Trust funds (contributions and advances): Funds contributed for improvement of Various-....... 3,199, 975.00 ---------------------------------- 3,199, 975.00 rivers and harbors. 0 Funds contributed for flood control, rivers and harbors............................ ,_do ...... .. ....... 4, 241,440.51- 4,241,440.51 Grand total, all trust funds..................-------------------------------------- 3,199, 975.00 4, 241,440.51 -- --- 7, 441, 415.51 z Funds transferred from other departments as working funds: Working fund, Army, engineers, civil- . Various-....... ...--------------------------------- ----- ----- ----- ----------- - 4,201, 845. 52 -4, 201, 845. 52 Working fund, Army, engineers, civil, 1948_.. . . . . ... --...do............ - -- - ------ 21,471.15 -21,471.15 Working fund, Army, engineers, civil, 1949....- - - - - - - - .... do......... - 56,194.08 56,194.08 Working fund, Army, engineers, civil, 1950..... -. do........ .... ... ... ... .. -----.. 559, 950. 00 559, 950.00 Working fund, Army, miscellaneous, civil, 1950. . __ do......... ............. -12, 433, 284.00 12, 433, 284.00 Working fund, Army, engineers, civil (trust fund)..-------- .-- .... do.............. . -- 166, 696.41 166, 696.41 Total working funds .................------------------------------------------- .................. -- .-------------... --....... . 8, 992, 807.82 8, 992, 807.82 Grand total all funds...... ..------------------------------------------- ................. 207,116, 289.23 473, 328, 590. 51 -195, 359, 466. 64 485,085,413.10 Ca i EXPENDITURES The total actually exended under the direction of the Chief of Engineers in connection with the main- tenance and improvement of rivers and harbors, flood control, and other miscellaneous works during the fiscal year ended 30 June 1950 is as follows: Expenditures Appropriation title Appropriation act New work Maintenance Total ... _. _ ------------- - ----- Rivers and harbors: Maintenance and improvement of existing river and harbor works........................__ ..... (1) ..... (1) _... . ... $112,119, 022. 84 $76, 903, 713.61 2 $189, 022, 736. 45 Power plant, Bonneville Dam, Columbia River Oregon, construction ............. 140,135.87 3.....8... 140,135. 87 Alteration of bridges over navigable waters of the United States.............. Various-..... 657, 218.91 3,-- 783.3 657, 218.91 Improving harbor and channel, Gulfport, Miss..-..........-_...... __. _._ Oct. 13, 1949- .. 493, 000.00 496, 000.00 Maintenance and operation of dams and other improvements to navigable waters............. .. - B Aug. 26, 1935._, .--- _-- --- --- 139,783.39 Total rivers and harbors..............----------------... .................. 113, 412, 377. 62 77, 043, 497. 00 190, 455, 874. 62 .'.......... . Flood control (projects authorized in act of Junme 22, 1935, as amended and supplemented): Flood control, general... - - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (1) 340, 739, 950. 52 13, 148, 527. 81 3 353, 888, 478.33 Flood control, general (emergency fund) .................... ..... (1)... . . . . _. . 68, 008. 30 10, 489, 912. 31 10, 557, 950. 61 Total, flood control, general..----------------- ----------------- . . . -. --.. . ........ 340, 807, 958. 82 23, 638, 470. 12 364, 446, 428. 94 Flood control, Mississippi River (act May 15, 1928, as amended): (' ... .. .. (1)....... . . . Flood control, Mississippi Rivefr and tributaries .......................... 53, 580, 714. 22 15, 790, 282. 22 4 69, 370, 996 44 Emergency fund for flood control on tributaries of Mississippi River.......... (1).......... -.--- _-_-____ _ 462, 716.15 462, 716.15 Total flood control, Mississippi River............ . ........... _....... 53, 580, 714. 22 16, 252, 998.37 69, 833, 712. 59 Flood control, Sacramento River, Calif.................... ... .. (1) 2, 454, 399.99 -38, 764. 74 2, 415, 635. 25 Flood control, Kings River and Tulare Lake, Calif............. ................... (1) .51 ------------- .51 (1)...... . .... Flood control, Trinity River, Texas.-------------------.. . .- . . 97, 372.22 ------- ---- ---- 97, 372. 22 Flood control, Sutton Reservoir, W. Va................. . (1). -_-. 266,068. 78 __ 266,068.78 Total, all flood control................. . . .. . ... . . .. 397, 206, 514. 54 39, 852, 703. 75 437, 059, 218. 29 EXPENDITURES-Continued Appropriation title Miscellaneous appropriations: Maintenance and operation, certain Federal water mains outside the District of Columbia, 1950..... Hospital and domiciliary facilities, Veterans Administration (transfer to Army)..- ..----.- Salaries and expenses, Philippine rehabilitation, Department of State (transfer to Army), 1947-1950.__ Oct. 13, 1949-.... Mar. 4, 1931-.... June 3, 1948-.... 108, 303, 438.80 4,761,641.12 10,847.07 -22,149.30 10,"47.07 108, 303, 438.80 4, 739, 491.82 0 y 0 Payments to States, Flood Control Act, June 28, 1938, as amended..... -............ June 28, 1938.._. June 19, 1934.._ 467,515.97 3,065.32 467.,515.97 3,065.32 O T Hydraulic mining in California, debris control.........._..............._ Total miscellaneous appropriations_____--___________----------_-------- 113, 065, 079. 92 459, 279. 06 113, 524, 358. 98 Contributed and advanced funds: Funds contributed for improvement of rivers and harbors............ (5). . .. . 841, 969. 44 139, 888. 24 981, 857. 68 Funds advanced for improvement of rivers and harbors...........______ .__________ (s) .- ---..-..- .-- 174, 387.24 ------------------ 174, 387.24 0 Funds contributed for flood control, rivers and harbors............._.........- . (6).....- .. -.--- . 4, 409, 647. 42 108, 267. 45 4, 517, 914. 87 Total, contributed and advanced funds.___....__. . 5, 426, 004. 10 248, 155. 69 5, 674, 159. 79 . ---- 629, 109, 976. 18 117, 603, 635. 50 746, 713, 611.68 z0 Total, Engineer Department, and contributed funds-- .....- . -----.... _------------... Working funds (transfers from other departments): Working fund, Army, engineers, civil, no year (various projects)....... .... __.. .. ------------------ ---------------------------- 1,772, 800.64 Working fund, Army, engineers, civil, 1948 (various projects)_ ................... .. ------------------ ------------------------------------ 124,465.67 Working fund, Army, engineers, civil, 1949 (various projects)_.... ... _............ ------------------ -------------------------------- 92,040.86 Working fund, Army, engineers, civil, 1950 (various projects)-...---.......... ... ------------------ ---------------------------------- 269,525.24 Working fund, Army, engineers, miscellaneous civil, 1950 (special operations)........-..- ------------------ -.... -.--.-.....-. ................. 5,335,467.74 .----------------------------------- 431,635.76 ri Working fund, Army, engineers, civil (trust fund) nor year (various projects)............ ------------------ .....---------------- --------------- 8,025,935.91 Total working funds------..........----------------------------------------------------------------....................................... Grand total expenditures by Engineer Department..------... ........ ....... I---.... ....--------------------------- --.. 629, 109, 976.18 117, 603,635. 50 754, 739,547. 59 . m 1 Annual or supplemental. 0 2 Includes $1,350,235 transferred for cooperative work to other departments. SIncludes $804,790 transferred for cooperative work to other departments. CA O 4 Includes $4,200 transferred for cooperative work to other departments. ' Trust funds, various. ADVANCED FUNDS The following amounts have been advanced by local interest for river and harbor improvements under the provisions of sec. 11, River and Harbor Act, Mar. 3, 1925, and for flood-control works under the pro- visions of the act of Oct. 15, 1940, and are returnable to the same interests when necessary Government funds are available: Balance due Balance due from United Amount re- Amount re- from United District States, June ceived during turned during States, June 30, 1949 fiscal year fiscal year 30, 1950 Great Kills, Staten Island, N. Y....--------------------------------New York, N. Y..------------------.$114,500.00 --- _- -- $114, 500.00 ............. --------------------------------------- Monterey Harbor, Calif............ San Francisco, Calif....----------------- 45, 520.65 ---------------- 45, 520.65 .. Sacramento River, Calif.........--------------------------------------- Sacramento, Calif... --------------- 500,000.00 100,000.00 $400,000 Umpqua River, O :e;....---------.. ------- Portland, Oreg........- ........... 100,000.00-- ------ - 100,000.00 . Pawcatuck River, R. I. and Conn........... Shark River, N. J............ Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Franklin Canal, St. Marys Parish, La...... New England Div., Boston, Mass... New York, N. Y................... New Orleans, La.........---------_ Total, rivers and harbors-.....--------------------------------------------------------------................. 68,500.00 -------- 150,000.00-.. -44,000.00 ----------------------- 1,022, 520. 65- -- 68, 500.00 150,000.00 0.0....... .. 578, 520. 65 44,000 444, 000 I Buffalo Bayou, Tex.......------------------------------------------ Fort Worth, Tex... ----------------- 2,900,000.00 ... ...-----------------.....------ 2,900,000 Cincinnati, Ohio River Basin, Ohio.......................____........ Louisville, Ky..... -------------------- 650,000.00 __--------650,000.00- .- .. Total, flood control------------------------------------------------------------------ - -.... 3,550,000.00- - 650,000.00 2,900,000 Grand total-------------------------------------- -----------------------------------................ 4, 572, 520.65 ---------------- 1,228, 520.65 3, 344,000 1t0 coo Consolidated cost and financial summary as of June 30, 1950 Cost Cost Allotted Unallotted Total Additional of of Total balance balance to be amount required new work maintenance expenditure unexpended unexpended accounted for for comp'etion River and Harbor as of June 30, 1950......---------- $2,325, 231, 568. 76 $1,265,992,079.63 $3, 652,007,633. 40 $111, 853, 818. 52 $610, 777.43 $3, 764, 472, 229. 35 $4, 125, 290,000 Flood control as of June 30, 1950__-------------- 2, 358, 156, 556.05 352, 748, 357. 71 2,692, 152, 139. 74 295, 838, 713.88 5, 876,307. 55 2,993, 867, 161. 17 5, 532, 894. 830 Passamaquoddy tidal power project.....------------- 6,384, 393. 74 ------------------ 6, 384, 393. 74 - - - - 6,384, 393. 74 Total as of June 30, 1950-------------- 4, 689, 772, 518. 55 1, 618, 740,437.34 6, 350, 544, 166. 88 407, 692, 532. 40 6, 487, 084. 40 6, 764, 723, 784. 26 9, 658, 184, 830 NOTE-Difference between sum of costs of new work and maintenance and total expenditures includes value of plant, stocks, and undistributed items; accounts receivable, and accounts payable. This statement excludes those funds appropriated subsequent to June 30, 1950, which are included in preceding appropriations statements AMOUNTS NEEDED TO BE APPROPRIATED 25 The amounts that are needed to be appropriated during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1952, on authorized projects are as follows: Maintenance and improvement of existing river and harbor works: New work .............................. $175,212,500 Maintenance ............................. 92,253,060 Total, rivers and harbors........................... $267,465,560 Alteration of bridges, Public Law, 647, 76th Cong ............. 1,500,000 Maintenance, certain water mains outside the District of Colum bia ............................................ 16,000 Flood control: Mississippi River and tributaries .......... 122,924,000 Emergency fund on tributaries of Mississippi River ................................. 500,000 Sacramento River, Calif................... 3,000,000 Flood control, general, act of June 22, 1936, amended and supplemented .............. 405,291,900 Flood control, general (emergency fund) .... 10,000,000 Total, flood control.................................. 541,715,900 Grand total ........................................ 810,697,460 I IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE NEW ENGLAND DIVISION The New England Division, an operating division with both district and division functions, comprises all of New England except western Vermont and small portions of Massachusetts 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. Division Engineers of the New England Division, Boston, Mass.: Col. James H. Stratton, Corps of Engineers, division engi- neer from July 1, 1949, to July 31, 1949; Lt. Col. Gunnard W. Carlson, Corps of Engineers, acting division engineer from August 1, 1949, to October 23, 1949; Col. Bartley M. Harloe, Corps of Engineers, division engineer, October 24, 1949, to Decem- ber 31, 1949; Lt. Col. Gunnard W. Carlson, Corps of Engineers, acting division engineer, January 1, 1950, to June 30, 1950. IMPROVEMENTS Navigation Navigation-Continued Page Page 1. St. Croix River, Maine... 29 22. Plymouth Harbor, Mass.. 63 2. Lubec Channel, Maine... 30 23. Cape Cod Canal, Mass.... 65 3. Penobscot River, Maine.. 32 24. Pollock Rip Shoals, Nan- 4. Rockland Harbor, Maine. 33 tucket Sound, Mass..... 69 5. East Boothbay Harbor, 25. Chatham (Stage) Harbor, Maine .............. 35 M ass................. 70 6. Kennebec River, Maine.. 36 26. Cross Rip Shoals, Nan- 7. Portland Harbor, Maine.. 38 tucket Sound, Mass.... 72 8. Scarboro River, Maine, 27. Hyannis Harbor, Mass... 72 between Prouts Neck 28. Menemsha Creek, Marthas and Pine Point........ 40 Vineyard, Mass ...... 74 9. Wood Island Harbor, 29. Mattapoisett Harbor, Maine, and the pool Mass ................ 76 at Biddeford ......... 41 30. New Bedford and Fair- 10. Cape Porpoise Harbor, haven Harbor, Mass.... 77 Maine .............. 42 31. Cuttyhunk Harbor, Mass. 79 11. Kennebunk River, Maine. 44 32. Fall River Harbor, Mass.. 81 12. Josias River, Maine .. . 45 33. Newport Harbor, R. I.... 83 13. York Harbor, Maine..... 47 34. Providence River and 14. Lake Winnepesaukee, Harbor, R. I........... 85 N.H ................. 48 35. Wickford Harbor, R. I.... 87 15. Ipswich River, Mass...... 49 16. Beverly Harbor, Mass.... 50 36. Harbor of Refuge at Point 17. Lynn Harbor, Mass...... 52 Judith and Point Judith 18. Mystic River, Mass...... 53 Pond, R. I............ 88 19. Winthrop Beach, Massa- 37. Harbor of Refuge at chusetts, beach erosion Block Island, R. I...... 92 control ............... 56 38. Great Salt Pond, Block 20. Boston Harbor, Mass..... 57 Island, R. I.......... 94 21. Weymouth Fore River, 39. Pawcatuck River, R. I. Mass ................ 61 and Conn. ............ 96 27 28 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Navigation-Continued Flood control-Continued Page Page 40. Stonington Harbor, Conn. 98 73. Thames River Basin, 41. New London Harbor, Conn., R. I., and Mass.. 153 Conn. .................. 100 74. Buffumville Reservoir, 42. Thames River, Conn. . 101 Thames River Basin, 43. Connecticut River below M ass ................ 155 Hartford, Conn ...... 103 75. East Brimfield Reservoir, 44. Duck Island Harbor, Thames River Basin, Conn ................ 106 Mass. ............... 156 45. Clinton Harbor, Conn.... 107 76. Mansfield Hollow Reser- 46. New Haven Harbor, voir, Thames R i v e r Conn ................ 109 Basin, Conn.......... 157 47. Breakwaters at New 77. South Coventry Reservoir, Haven, Conn......... . 112 Thames R i v e r Basin, 48. Housatonic River, Conn... 113 Conn. ................ 159 49. Bridgeport Harbor, 78. Norwich Channel Im- Conn................. 115 provement, Thames 50. Jennings Beach, Conn.... 118 River Basin, Conn..... 160 51. Sasco Hill Beach, 79. Connecticut River Basin, Conn ................ 119 Vt., N. H., Mass., and 52. Southport Beach, Conn... 120 Conn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 161 53. Burial Hill Beach, Conn.. 121 80. Victory Reservoir, Con- 54. Sherwood Island State necticut River Basin, Park, Conn. ........ 121 Vt. .................. 164 55. Compo Beach, Westport, 81. Union Village Reservoir, Conn. ................ 122 Connecticut River Ba- 56. Norwalk Harbor, Conn... 123 sin, Vt................ 165 57. Stamford Harbor, Conn... 126 82. North Hartland Reser- 58. Mianus River, Conn....... 128 voir, Connecticut River 59. Greenwich Harbor, Conn.. 130 Basin, Vt. ........... 167 60. Examinations, surveys 83. Ball Mountain Reservoir, and contingencies ..... 132 Connecticut River Ba- 61. Inactive navigation sin, Vt. .............. 168 projects .............. 135 84. Townshend Reservior, 62. Plant allotment ........ 136 Connecticut River Status of all investiga- Basin, Vt............. 169 tions for navigation.... 136 85. Surry Mountain Reser- voir Connecticut River Flood control Basin, N. H .......... 170 63. Merrimack River Basin, 86. Birch Hill Reservoir, N. H. and Mass ...... 141 Connecticut River 64. Franklin Falls Reservoir, Basin, Mass. .......... 172 Merrimack River Basin, 87. Tully Reservoir, Connec- N.H. ................. 143 ticut River Basin, 65. Edward MacDowell Reser- Mass ................ 174 voir, Merrimack River 88. Barre Falls Reservoir, Basin, N. H ......... 144 Connecticut River 66. Blackwater Reservoir, Basin, Mass ......... 175 Merrimack River Basin, 89. Knightville Reservoir, N.H ................. 146 Connecticut River 67. Nashua, Merrimack River Basin, Mass ......... 177 Basin, N. H............ 147 90. Northampton, Connecticut 68. Blackstone River Basin, River Basin, Mass..... 178 Mass. and R. I. ...... 148 91. Holyoke, Connecticut 69. West Hill Reservoir, River Basin, Mass..... 180 Blackstone River Basin, 92. Springdale, Connecticut M ass. ...... ........... 150 River Basin, Mass..... 182 70. Worcester Diversion, 93. Chicopee, Connecticut Blackstone River Basin, River Basin, Mass..... 183 M ass................. 151 94. Riverdale, Connecticut 71. Woonsocket, Blackstone River Basin, Mass..... 184 River Basin, R. I...... 152 95. West Springfield, Con- 72. Pawtuxet River Basin, necticut River R. I.................. 153 Basin, Mass.......... 185 RIVERS AND HIARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 29 Flood control--Continued Flood control-Continued Page Page 96. Springfield, Connecticut 101. Flood Control Work under River Basin, Mass..... 187 authority of section 205 193 97. Hartford, Connecticut 102. Preliminary examina- River Basin, Conn...... 188 tions, surveys, and con- 98. East Hartford, Connecti- tingencies for flood cut River Basin, Conn.. 190 control .............. 194 99. Winsted, Connecticut 103. Inactive flood-control River Basin, Conn..... 191 projects ............. 195 100. Thomaston Reservoir, Status of all investiga- Housatonic River Basin, tions for flood control.. 196 Conn................. 192 1. ST. CROIX RIVER, MAINE Location.-This river has its source in a series of lakes in east- ern Maine, flows in a southeasterly direction for about 100 miles, and empties into the Atlantic Ocean. The drainage area is about 1,630 square miles. The mean discharge at Sprague Falls, about 5 miles above Calais, as measured in 1903 was 3,131 second-feet. The stream is tidal to Calais, about 14 miles above the mouth. The width ranges from 900 feet at Calais to about 1 mile at the mouth. The stream forms a part of the international boundary. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 801.) Previous projects.-The first project for improvement was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1867. Work was authorized also by River and Harbor Acts of March 3, 1881, and September 19, 1890. For further details of previous projects ,, n'n-, 17.1 of Anniil.1 Renorn of 1915. ExLi*tina roieet.-Thin nrovides for ehannl heeipninpo at the 12-foot contour at Hills Point, about 3.5 miles below the head of navigation at Calais, and extending upstream 12 feet deep and 200 feet wide to the lower steamboat wharf at Calais, thence 9 feet deep and 150 feet wide to the public landing at St. Stephen, New Brunswick, and thence 9 feet deep and 100 feet wide to the upper steamboat wharf at Calais; and for three piers at the ledge 3.5 miles below Calais. The project depths refer to mean low water. The tidal range is from 17.6 feet to 23 feet; the mean range is 20 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1910, is $234,000, exclusive of amounts expended under previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $2,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: The act of March 3, 1881, provided for the repair of the piers previously built by the Lighthouse Establishment (H. Ex. Doc. 27, 46th Cong., 3d sess.) : the act of June 25, 1910, pro- vided for the channel (H. Doc. 748, 61st Cong., 2d sess.). For latest published map see Annual Report for 1914, page 1570. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of June 25, 1910, required that negotiations be conducted by the Secretary of State with a view to cooperation by the Government of Great Britain. As a result of negotiations the Canadian Government agreed to pay 10 percent of the cost of the work upon completion, and dur- ing the fiscal year 1917 refunded the sum of $19,891.65. At the 939127-51-vol. 1----3 80 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 time the existing project was adopted assurances were required that the practice of dumping sawmill waste into the river would be stopped. These have been fulfilled. Terminal facilities.-There are eight wharves on the com- mercially developed portion of the American side of the river. These are generally timber cribs ballasted with stone. Only two are now in use: one being used for receipt and shipment of petrole- um products and the other for discharge of small cargoes from local fishing boats. The facilities are adequate for existing com- merce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-A condition survey, by hired labor, was completed in August 1949 at a cost of $4,000. The expenditures were $4,000. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1916. The controlling depth in 1949 was 5 feet from Hills Point to about 150 feet below Public Landing at St. Stephen, thence 6 feet to Upper Steamboat Wharf except for a shoal area on the northerly side in front of Public Landing where depth was 2.4 feet at mean low water. The costs under the existing project have been $186,000, of which $179,549.81 was for new work and $6,450.19 was for maintenance. The expenditures have been $186,000. In addition $19,891.65 was expended for new work from contributed funds. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New Work: Appropriated__ ..............................................-------------- _ -------------- 1$180, 549.81 Cost .......---------..............------------.----.............--------------.--------------------------. 1180, 549. 81 Expenditures ._---------------------------------------------------------- 1180, 549.81 Maintenance: Appropriated--...-..__ ---..-..........-..... --------- $4,000 10,450.19 Cost.........-----------------.... ------------.... --------------..-------------- 4, 000 10,450.19 Expenditures....----------------------- ---------------------------- 4, 000 10,450.19 iDoes not include $19,891.65 contributed by Canadian Government. 2. LUBEC CHANNEL, MAINE Location.-Lubec Channel is situated off the northeastern coast of Maine in the international boundary waters between the State of Maine and Campobello Island, New Brunswick. It is about 200 miles northeast of Portland and 350 miles northeast of Boston, Mass. The channel, which is 2 miles long, runs from Johnson Bay to Quoddy Roads, and is used by boats going to Eastport, Passamaquoddy Bay and the St. Croix River. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 801.) Previous project.-The original project, authorized by the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1879, and subsequently modified in 1885, provided a channel from Johnson Bay to Quoddy Roads, RIVERS - AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 31 12 feet deep at mean low water, and 275 feet wide, with a width of 300 feet at the bends. A jetty on Gun Rock projecting into Lubec Narrows at the northeast point of the town was also built. See page 36 of the Annual Report for 1912. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 12 feet deep with a least width of 250 feet from deep water north of the Narrows to deep water north of Cranberry Point and widening to a least width of 500 feet a portion of the existing 12-foot channel from deep water north of Cranberry Point to deep water in Quoddy Roads, and was adopted August 18, 1894 and completed in 1905. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1948, is $138,500. The latest (1950) estimate for annual cost of main- tenance is $500. Local cooperation.-None required. Terminal facilities.-Thereare 15 wharves and docks extending along the waterfront in the Narrows, from the south side of the existing breakwater to Leadurny Point. While the longer wharves are all pile and timber construction, the shorter ones are mostly solid filled structures. For the most part they are used for the receipt of fish. There is no water at any of these docks at low tide. The facilities are considered inadequate for existing com- merce, and a definite need exists for a public dock. Operations and results during the fiscal year.-A condition sur- vey, by hired labor, of the Lubec Channel was completed during the fiscal year at a cost of $1,981.18 for maintenance. The ex- penditures have been $3,000, all for maintenance, and included reimbursement of $1,018.82 to plant allotment for costs incurred in 'fiscal year 1949. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1905. The controlling depths in 1949 were 12 feet in the channel from Quoddy Roads to north of Cranberry Point, and 11 feet in the channel through Lubec Narrows. The costs under the existing project have been $141,478.30, of which $134,410.85 was for new work and $7,067.45 was for maintenance. The expenditures have been $141,478.30. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950; including - - - ----- - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 to1946 prior New Work: Appropriated ......------------------------------------..............-----.......-......-.. -------------- $303,365.53 Cost--- ........ ......-----------...------------.......--------------..........--------------......-----------............ 303,365.53 303, 365.53 Expenditures...._..........................--------------.............-------------.. Maintenance: Appropriated_.._-.. ..-------.---.---.-----------..----..------ $3,000 7,067.45 Cost .... ... ............ .. 3,000 7,067.45 .. Expenditures_-- -- --. - ..---.....-..... . ... --------...... 3,000 7,067.45 82 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 3. PENOBSCOT RIVER, MAINE Location.-This river drains a large number of lakes and small streams in north central and eastern Maine and, after assuming definite character as a stream, flows about 100 miles in a southerly direction through the middle of the State, discharging into Penob- scot 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 March 3, 1899, and July 11, 1947. Estimated cost of previous projects corrected in 1949. Work accomplished under act of August 14, 1876 and prior acts $198,300. The estimated cost of work accomplished in Kenduskeag Stream, declared to be non- navigable by special act of July 11, 1947, $10,700. Total cost of previous projects, $209,000. For further details of previous projects, see page 1732 of Annual Report for 1915, page 48 of Annual Report for 1938, and page 31 of Annual Report for 1949. 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 Stearns Mill and near Crosbys Narrows from 3 to 4.5 miles below Bangor; and for deepening the harbor at Bangor to 14 feet and widening it along the Bangor front, giving an ad- ditional 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 extreme about 15 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, corrected in 1949, was $292,020.53 exclusive of amounts expended under previous proj- ects. The latest (1950) 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 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, July 13, 1892 Widening the channel at Bangor-- -......-.. HE4x.DI)oc.37, 52d Cong., 1st sess., and Annual Report 1892, p. 533. 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 H. Doc. 652, 71st Cong., 3d sess.) Local cooperation.-None required. Terminal facilities.-The river front of Bangor has 12 wharves, most of which are of the timber-crib stone-ballasted type. Exten- sive improvements and alterations are in progress at all the oil terminals to handle increase 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 RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 00 appliances and three petroleum products storage plants. The re- mainder 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 mod- erate 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 adequate for existing needs. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1913. The controlling depths at mean low water were about 14 feet from Bucksport to Winterport; channel opposite Lawrence Cove about 14 feet (1947) ; channel at Frankfort Flats, 21 feet (1947) ; thence 15 feet to Stearns Mill; thence 14 feet to Bangor, except for a shoal area in Bangor Harbor on the Brewer side, where the least depth is 4.6 feet (1937). The costs and expenditures under the existing project have been $386,244.10, of which $292,020.53 was for new work and $94,223.57 was for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated ---------------- ------------------------------------------ $501,020.53 Cost --...-------------------------------------------------------------- 501,020.53 Expenditures .------..........-----------.....--------------...........--------------.. -------------- 501,020. 53 Maintenance: Appropriated-..---.......----------.. $3, 210.49 $49, 000.00 -$10,115.07 ..-------------- 94, 223.57 Cost------------.............----------.......... 3, 210. 49 38, 884. 93 ....-------------.....-------------- 94, 223. 57 Expenditures---....------------............ 3, 210.49 38, 884.93 94, 223.57 ................-------------......-------------- 4. ROCKLAND HARBOR, MAINE Location.-This harbor is on the westerly side of Penobscot Bay, near its mouth, and about 80 miles northeast of Portland by water. It is a natural indentation of the coast line, about 10,000 feet in one direction and about 7,000 feet in the other. Protection from the east is afforded by a breakwater extending from the northerly shore about halfway across the entrance. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 320.) Existing project.-This provides for a riprap breakwater ex- tending about 4,346 feet southerly from Jameson Point, on the north side of the entrance; dredging the inner harbor in the vicinity of the wharves to depths ranging from 4 to 13 feet at mean low tide; and removing two groups of ledges, one to 22 feet and the other to 14 feet at mean low tide. The mean tidal range is 9.7 feet; the extreme, 11 feet. The estimate of cost for new 34 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 work, revised in 1897, was $1,036,000. The latest (1950) ap- proved estimate, for annual cost of maintenance is $1,500. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: The act of June 14, 1880, provided for the breakwater (Annual Reports for 1881, p. 466, and for 1890, p. 439); the act of June 3, 1896, provided for the dredging in the vicinity of the wharves and for removal of the ledges (H. Doc. 85, 54th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the last-mentioned document. Local cooperation.-None. Terminal facilities.-There are 16 principal wharves in active use, some of which accommodate two or more interests, and, in addition, there are several other small landing places used by fishermen. About 15,000 feet of water front have been developed. The majority of the wharves are open to public use. Fourteen have more or less railroad connection. The types of construction are timber cribs filled with stone or earth, or solid fills faced with granite walls. Some have wooden-pile additions. Two of the wharves are bare at low tide, the depths at the others varying up to 20 feet. City of Rockland has provided a public landing, with floats attached, having depths at mean low water of about 6 feet alongside. Facilities are considered adequate for existing com- merce. (For a further description of terminal facilities, see H. Doc. 652, 66th Cong., 2d sess.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-Preliminary work in connection with maintenance dredging-was completed during fiscal year at a cost of $286.41. During the fiscal year maintenance dredging in Lermond Cove, by contract, was initiated on August 11, 1949, and was completed on October 20, 1949. During this period 35,767 cubic yards of mud and silt, and 5.7 cubic yards of boulders were removed at a cost of $51,767.60, all for maintenance. The expenditures were $53,815.66, which included reimbursement of $1,761.65 to plant allotment for costs incurred in fiscal year 1949. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1904 at a saving of $120,138 under the estimated cost. The dredging and ledge excavation were completed in the calendar year 1901, and the breakwater in 1904. Vessels drawing not more than 13 feet can reach the steamboat wharf at low tide. At the other wharves there is only about 6 feet. The depth grad- ually increases from about 14 feet near the steamboat wharf to about 50 feet near the outer end of the breakwater. Lermond Cove was restored to the project depth of 4 feet (1949). The costs and expenditures under the existing project have been $994,315.66, of which $915,862.73 is for new work, and $78,452.93 is for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 85 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 39, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated--. ------------ --- ---------------------------- $915, 862.73 Cost-------- ---------------------------------------------------- - 915,862.73 Expenditures----. ------------ -------------- - -- 915, 862. 73 Maintenance: Appropriated ----------------------------------------- $53, 815.66 78, 452.93 Cost-------------- ----------------------------------------- 53,815.66 78, 452.93 Expenditures----.--- ........... ------------ . -------------- . --------------- 53, 815.66 78, 452.93 5. 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 (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of main- tenance is $500. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of June 25, 1910 (H. Docs. 944, 60th Cong., 1st sess., and 684, 61st Cong., 2d sess.). The latest published map is in House Docu- ment 684. Local cooperation.-No local cooperation has been required. Terminal facilities.-There are five wharves and three boat yards in the harbor. Four of the wharves serve the boat yards and are mainly of pile and timber construction. The remaining wharf is a pile and timber pier extending from a timber bulk- head. It is privately owned but open to the public free of charge. None of the wharves have railroad connections or mechanical handling facilities. The terminal facilities are considered adequate for existing traffic. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Costs in connection with preliminary work for maintenance dredging amounted to $285.54. During the fiscal year maintenance dredging, by con- tract, was commenced on July 25, 1949, and completed on August 9, 1949. During this period 8,408 cubic yards of mud, clay, and silt were removed at a cost of $14,173.05. The total costs were $14,458.39, all for maintenance. The expenditures were $15,022.38, which included a reimbursement of $563.79 to plant allotment for cost incurred in fiscal year 1949. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1911 at a cost of $6,500 for new work. The controlling depth is 7 feet except over ledge areas (1949). 86 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 The total costs under the existing project have been $22,947.57, of which $6,500 was for new work, and $16,447.57 was for main- tenance. The expenditures have been $22,947.57. Proposedoperations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including Fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated---....-----------........--------------------------------------------- $6,500. 00 Cost . ........--.--------------------------------------------------------------- 6,500.00 Expenditures....-- ....- _-_-------_ _ __ ----------- --------------------- _6, 500. 00 Maintenance: Appropriated---- ....---------- $1,425.19 .... ..------------------------- $15,022.38 16, 447. 57 Cost.......----------------------1,425. 19-------------- 15,022.38 16, 447.57 Expenditures--------------1, 425. 19 .........------------. .........-------------- 15, 922.38 16, 447. 57 6. 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 authorized by River and Harbor Acts of August 30, 1852, June 23, 1866, July 11, 1870, March 3, 1871, March 3, 1873, March 3, 1881, and August 11, 1888. For further details of previous proj- ects see page 1735 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 52 of An- nual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 27 feet deep and not less than 500 feet wide, extending from the mouth to a point about 0.6 mile above the bridge at Bath; thence to Gardiner a channel not less than 150 feet wide, with a depth of 17 feet at Beef Rock Shoal, at the foot of Swan Island, 18 feet deep through rock at Lovejoy Narrows, near the head of Swan Island, decreas- ing to 16 feet deep at Gardiner; a channel west of Swan Island 100 feet wide, 12 feet deep, except at the upper shoal, where the depth was to be 15 feet; and a channel 125 feet wide and 11 feet deep from Gardiner upstream to Augusta, at the head of naviga- tion. The section of river included in the project is about 44 miles in length. The work includes dredging, rock excavation, and two riprap training walls. The project depths refer to mean low water. The mean tidal range is 8.3 feet at the mouth of the river, 6.5 feet at Bath, 5.5 feet at the foot of Swan Island, 5 feet at Gardiner, and 4.1 feet at Augusta. The spring tides are about 1 foot greater at the mouth and about 0.5 foot greater at Augusta. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1941, was $1,184,- 500, exclusive of amounts expended under previous projects. The latest (1950) estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $8,000. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 87 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.t Mar. 2, 1907 Channel below Gardiner, Maine. ---------------- H. Doc. 321, 59th Congs., 2d sess.t1 Mar. 4, 1913 Channel west of Swan Island------------------- H. Doc. 746, 62d Cong., 2d sess. Oct. 17, 1940 27-foot channel from mouth to Bath -------------- S. Doe. 55, 77th Cong., 1st sess.t 'Contains the latest published maps. Recommended modification of project.-In House Document No. 2107, Sixty-fourth Congress, second session, it was recommended that the improvement and maintenance of the channel west of Swan Island, near the town of Richmond, be abandoned. Local cooperation.-None required. 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 avail- able 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 mech- anism 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. Extensive altera- tions 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.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted December 1943, with the exception of project dredging from the Bath Iron Works Corporation to its upper limit 0.6 mile above the Bath Bridge, for which there appears to be no immedi- ate need. The controlling depths at mean low water in the Kenne- bec River from the mouth to Bath are 23.4 feet (1947); 13 feet from Abagadasset Point to the Gardiner-Randolph Bridge (1942) ; thence 8 feet to Augusta for the project channel widths (1942). The costs and expenditures under the existing project have been $1,276,147.13, of which $1,090,529.30 was for new work and $185,617.83 was for maintenance. Proposed operations.-The sum of $30,000 anticipated to be allotted in fiscal year 1951 will be expended in maintenance dredg- ing, by hired labor, in vicinity of Doubling Point below Bath, Maine, and in making a condition survey, by hired labor, of the 27-foot channel. No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. 38 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including 194 _fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated ---- --------- -------------- -------------------------- $ 1, 599, 940.33 Cost... ----------- ------ ------------------------------------------ 1, 599, 940.33 Expenditures------.... -------------------------------.-- 1, 599, 940. 33 Maintenance: Appropriated--..------------ $12, 302. 44 $40,000.00 $909.16 ... 185, 617.83 Cost-..... _ _____ ... ... 12, 302. 44 38, 850.03 2, 059.13 -------------- .... 185, 617.83 Expenditures....-.......... 12, 302. 44 38, 850.03 2,059.13- .....- .. 185, 617. 83 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.............. $94,000 7. 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.) 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 achorage area 35 feet deep at mean low water, approximately 170 acres in area, north- west 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, approved in 1950 is $4,580,- 000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The lat- est (1950) estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $40,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 89 Acts Work authorized Documents July 4, 1836 Breakwater on southerly side of mouth of inner har- H. Doc. 491, 23d Cong., 1st sess. bor. 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.t northwest of House Island. Do-........ Maintenance of Soldier Ledge Channel in Hussey Report of Chief Engineers, dated Sound, at depth of 40 feet. Oct. 26, 1942. July 24, 1946 Deepening 30-foot channel to 35 feet; 35-foot turning H. Doc. 510, 79th Cong., 2d sess.t basin easterly of Vaughan Bridge; breakwater at Spring Point. 1 Contains latest published maps. Terminal facilities.-There are 60 wharves in the harbor, of which 48 are active and 12 inactive and in poor condition. Six of the wharves are publicly owned, three by the United States Government, one by the State of Maine, one by the city of South Portland, and one by the city of Portland. Mechanical handling facilities are available at 28 of the wharves. Railroad connections have been made to 35 of them. The facilities are considered ade- quate for the needs of existing commerce. For a further descrip- tion of terminal facilities see Port and Terminal Facilities of Northern New England, 1941. Operations and results during the fiscal year.-JImprovement dredging was in progress at the beginning of the fiscal year in the main harbor and Fore River, by contract, and was completed on May 1, 1950. During the fiscal year 1,533,346 cubic yards of mud, sand, and silt, together with 7.6 cubic yards of boulders were removed at a cost of $843,924.29, all for new work. The con- struction of a breakwater at Spring Point was commenced June 6, 1950, and was in progress at the end of the fiscal year. During the fiscal year 5,649 tons of stone were placed at a cost of $27,- 090.83, all for new work. Maintenance dredging in the outer channel, by contract, was commenced on May 16, 1950, and was in progress at the end of the fiscal year. During this period 94,069 cubic yards of mud and silt were removed at a cost of $117,917.94. The total costs were $988,933.06, of which $871,015.12 was for new work and $117,917.94 for maintenance. The total expendi- tures were $952',692,96, of which $877,103.64 was for new work and $75,589.32 was for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 65 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 north- west of House Island; and construction of the remaining 85 per- cent of the breakwater at Spring Point. The controlling depths 40 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 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 35-foot channel from the sea to abreast the State Pier (1944) ; 35 feet in the 35-foot channel (1950); to 210 feet downstream of the Vaughan Bridge, with the exception of the hard areas downstream of the Portland Bridge where the controlling depth is 30 feet; thence 30 feet (1946) through the north drawspan of Vaughan Bridge to 230 feet upstream of the bridge; thence 35 feet (1950) to the Boston & Maine Railroad Bridge; 17.9 feet in the entrance channel to Back Cove (1945) ; 13.3 feet between the Grand Trunk and Tukey Bridges (1945); 8.5 feet in Back Cove (1945). The total costs under the existing project have been $3,757,- 536.55, of which $3,063,258.87 was for new work and $694,277.68 was for maintenance. The expenditures have, been $3,636,923.12. Proposed operations.-The new work funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $296,847.41, plus accounts receivable of $384.67, minus accounts payable of $78,669.48, leav- ing a balance of $218,562.60, will be applied towards completion of the breakwater at Spring Point during fiscal year 1951. The maintenance funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $99,410.68, plus accounts receivable of $584.68, minus accounts payable of $42,913.30, leaving a balance of $57,- 082.06, will be applied towards completion of maintenance dredg- ing in the 35-foot channel in the lower harbor. The sum of $300,000 can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1952 for maintenance dredging, by contract, in outer chan- nel and 30-foot anchorage. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated.. _........--------------..------------ $5,000.00 $1, 243,111.18 $206,000.00 $3, 974,256. 72 - - - Cost- ................ - .. . ... _ ._.-.. ....... 364, 533.46 -__ 871,015.12 3, 755, 694.12 Expenditures _._ _. ..... ..-. ._. ._ ______ 280,160.13 877,103. 64 3, 677, 409.31 Maintenance: Appropriated .... -- 58, 000.00 -45,000.00 -6, 543.40 ----- - 175, 000.00 751,359. 70 Cost........ ... 6, 765. 70 28,643.05- ....... - - _. _ 117,917.94 694, 277. 68 Expenditures -. 6,788. 73 28, 644. 23 _ - -------- 75, 589.32 651, 949.06 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950...................... $30,316.88 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951........... 30,316.88 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project........................ 1,298.500.00 8. SCARBORO RIVER, MAINE, BETWEEN PROUTS NECK AND PINE POINT Location.-This river, about 21/2 miles long, is a small and generally shallow stream which rises in the town of Scarboro, Maine, and empties into the north end of Saco Bay, immediately west of Prouts Neck. It is 17 miles by water southeast of Port- RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 41 land, Maine. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 231 and 1205.) Existing project. This provides for a channel across the bar 200 feet wide and 8 feet deep at mean low water, and a channel 2,400 feet long, 100 feet wide and 6 feet deep at mean low water, leading to an anchorage of the same depth 1,350 feet long and 300 feet wide. The mean range of tide is 8.8 feet and the spring range is 10.1 feet. The estimate of cost of new work, approved in 1950, is $154,000. The latest estimate for annual cost of maintenance, approved 1950, is $4,200. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950. The latest published map is contained in the project document (H. Doc. 69, 81st Cong., 1st sess.). Local cooperation.-TheRiver and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950, provides that responsible local interests make a cash contribution of $10,000 toward the cost of the improvement; provide without cost to the United States all lands, easements, rights-of-way, and spoil-disposal areas for the construction and subsequent main- tenance of the project when and as required; hold and save the United States free from damage due to the construction and sub- sequent maintenance of the works; and provide and maintain suitable landing facilities which shall be open to all on equal terms. It is expected that these requirements will be met. Terminal facilities.-There are no wharves or terminal facili- ties on Scarboro River. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been done on the existing project. The controlling depths at mean low water are 6 feet in the 8-foot channel across the bar, 3.2 feet in the 6-foot channel, and 2.8 feet in the 6-foot anchorage (1946). Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. 9. WOOD ISLAND HARBOR, MAINE AND THE POOL AT BIDDEFORD Location.-This harbor is situated at the southern end of Saco Bay immediately south of the mouth of the Saco River. It is 20 miles southwest of Portland, Maine, and 30 miles northeast of Portsmouth, N. H. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 231 and 1205.) Existing project.-This provides for a basin in the pool 6 feet deep, approximately 9.7 acres in extent, and 3 ice breakers south of fishermen's wharf. The mean tidal range is 8.7 feet, and the spring range is 9.9 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, ap- proved 1950, is $82,150, exclusive of $12,000 to be contributed by local interests. The latest estimate of cost for annual main- tenance, approved 1950, is $3,800. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950. The latest published map is contained in the project document (H. Doc. 49, 81st Cong., 1st sess.). Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950, provides that responsible local agencies give assurances satis- factory to the Secretary of the Army that they will provide with- 42 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 out cost to the United States all lands, easements, rights-of-way, and spoil-disposal areas necessary for the construction, and sub- sequent maintenance of the works, when and as required, hold and save the United States free from damages due to the construction works and make a cash contribution of $12,000 toward the cost of construction of the improvement. It is expected that these re- quirements will be met. Terminal facilities. There are five wharves in the harbor. Three are of pile and timber, and the other two are solid fill con- struction. One wharf is used for the receipt of sea food, two are used in connection with a yacht club, and the remaining two are private. There is no publicly owned wharf, but one of the wharves is open to the public free of charge. None of the wharves have railroad connections. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been done on the existing project. The controlling depths are +2.6 feet to 6 feet in the basin (1946). Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. 10. CAPE PORPOISE HARBOR, MAINE Location.-This harbor is located in the town of Kennebunk- port on the coast of Maine, 27 miles southwest of Portland, Maine, and about the same distance northeast of Portsmouth, N. H. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1205). Existing project.-This provides for the removal of ledge rock in the entrance channel to deepen and straighten the outer portion so as to give a depth of 18 feet for a width of 200 feet between Goat and Folly Islands; a channel 16 feet deep over a width of 200 feet through the bar; a combined channel and anchorage between the bar and the town wharf about 2,150 feet long, 600 feet wide, and 15 feet deep; a channel 100 feet wide and 6 feet deep from the town wharf in Cape Porpoise Harbor to the head of Porpoise Cove. All depths refer to mean low water. The mean range of tide is 8.7 feet and the spring range is 9.9 feet. The esti- mate of cost for new work, approved 1950, is $173,500, exclusive of $20,000 to be contributed by local interests. The estimate of cost of annual maintenance, approved 1950, is $1,800 for that portion of the project above town wharf. There is no approved estimate of cost for maintenance on that portion of the project below town wharf. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 3, 1899 Channel 200 feet wide and 16 feet deep at entrance, H. Doc. 160, 55th Cong., 3d sess. and channel and anchorage 15f eet, 600 feet wide, and about 3, 000 feet long within the harbor. Mar. 2, 1907 Excavatkion of ledge rock in outer entrance channel to H. Doc. 191, 59th Cong., 1st sess. depth of 18 feet, 200 feet wide. June j0, 1948 Channel 100 feet wide and 6 feet deep from Town H. Doc. 555, 80th Cong., 2d sess. Wharf in Cape Porpoise Harbor to head of Porpoise (Contains latest published map.) Cove. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 43 Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Cash contribution of $20,000 received from local interests Feb. 21, 1950. Assurances of local cooperation approved by Chief of Engineers March 27, 1950. Terminal facilities.-Present terminal facilities consist of a single wharf located on Bickfords Island. This wharf is an open pile timber structure fronting on the dredged channel for a length of about 180 feet, with depths alongside of about 3 to 10 feet at mean low water. Auxiliary equipment consists of three landing floats and two small hand-operated hoists for handling supplies, to and from boats. This wharf is owned by the town of Kennebunk- port and is open to the public without charge. This wharf is con- sidered adequate for the needs, of the community. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Improvement dredg- ing in the 6-foot channel, by contract, was commenced April 17, 1950, and work was suspended on May 4, 1950. During the period 16,333 cubic yards of clay, sand, gravel, and mud were removed at a cost of $17,428.83, all for new work. The expenditures were $15,975.19, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is about 75 percent complete. An entrance channel 200 feet wide and 16 feet deep and an anchorage area about 3,000 feet long, 600 feet wide, and 15 feet deep at mean low water were secured in 1902. The removal of ledges and straightening the outer portion of the channel for a width of about 190 feet with a depth of 18 feet at mean low water was secured in 1908. To complete the project there remains the completion of the dredging of the 6-foot chan- nel. The controlling depths are: 18 feet in the outer entrance channel (1942) ; 13.9 feet in the entrance channel (1942) ; 10.6 feet in the combined channel and anchorage (1942) ; and +2.2 feet in the 6-foot channel (1949). The total costs under the existing project have been $135,929.98, all for new work. The expenditures have been $134,476.34. Proposed operations.-The funds unexpended at the end of fiscal year, amounting to $59,024.81, including $20,000 contributed by local interests, minus accounts payable of $1,453.64, leaving a balance of $57,571.17, will be applied toward completion of new work dredging in the 6-foot channel during fiscal year 1951. No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. 44 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary U. S. FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: ---------------------------------------------- Appropriated-------.... $55,000.00 $173,501.15 ---------------------------------------- ---...... Cost-----------........... 17,428.83 135,929.98 Expenditures------- .... ----------------------------------------- 15,975.19 134, 476.34 Maintenance: A ppropriated ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . C ost... -- . -. .. . -. .. . . . . - -. .-. . . . - -. . . . . . .. . . . . E xpenditures. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950...... $5,357.54 CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated.... ...... ..----------...----------------------------------------$20,000 $20, 000 Cost... --. -----. ----. ------. ---.-. ---.-..... ... Expenditures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maintenance: Appropriated .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cost... --. -----. ----. ------. ---.-. ---.-..... ... E xpenditures.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11. KENNEBUNK RIVER, MAINE Location.-The source of Kennebunk River is in the central part of York County in southwestern Maine. The stream flows about 15 miles in a southeasterly direction and discharges into the Atlantic Ocean about 30 miles southwest of Portland, Maine. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1205.) Existing project.-This provides for the construction of a stone breakwater on the easterly side of the mouth of the river about 550 feet long, a pier or jetty on the westerly side of the mouth about 290 feet long, the construction of a wharf about 700 feet upstream from the shore end of the breakwater (transferred to Treasury Department in 1936), the construction of a jetty on the east bank a short distance farther upstream, and securing a depth of 4 feet at mean low tide for an average width of 100 feet up to Kennebunkport, a distance of about 1 mile, by dredging and rock removal. The mean tidal range is 9 feet; the, extreme 13.5 feet. Work appears to have been commenced by the State of Massachusetts in 1798, since which date a number of small ap- propriations have been made for maintenance and further im- provement. There is no approved estimate of cost for new work. The approved estimate of cost (1950) for maintenance is $2,000. Those portions of the existing project adopted since 1829 were authorized by the following river and harbor acts: RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 45 Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 2, 1829 Repair of pier on east side of channel entrance..... Aug. 14, 1876 Deepening at Wading Place and Mitchells Point.... Annual Report 1875, p. 115. Sept. 19, 1890 Jetty at Wading Place...................------------------------. H. Ex. Doe. 136, 51st Cong., 1st sess.; and Annual Report 1890, p. 471. Local cooperation.-None required. Terminal facilities.-There are a total of 10 wharves in the river. Nine of these are privately owned and one is publicly owned by the United States Government. None of them have rail- road connections or mechanical handling facilities. All are in poor condition. The facilities are considered adequate for existing traffic. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance dredg- ing, by contract, was commenced November 10, 1949, and was in progress at end of fiscal year. During the period 23,278 cubic yards of mud and clay were removed at a cost of $39,266.24. The expenditures were $32,589.91. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1893. The project depth is being restored (1950). The costs under the existing project have been $195,889.30, of which $83,584.01 was for new work and $112,305.29 for maintenance. The expenditures have been $189,212.97. Proposed operations.-The,funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $33,176.96, plus accounts receivable of $313.64, minus accounts payable of $6,989.97, leaving a balance of $26,500.63, will be applied toward completion of maintenance dredging in the channel to restore the project depths. No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ------ - -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated .. ...-----. ......----------------------------------------..-------------- $83, 584.01 Cost......-------.--------------------------------------83, 584.01 Expenditures........------.............------------..--------------..--------------.........-------------- 83, 584.01 Maintenance: Appropriated -------......... $65, 766.87 ..------------...---------------------------- 138, 805.92 Cost.--------- -------------------------------------- ------- 39, 266. 24 112,305. 29 Expenditures.. .------------------------------------------------ 32, 589.91 105, 628.96 12. 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.) Existing 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 939127-51-vol. 1-----4 46 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 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, approved in 1950, is $36,000, exclusive of $35,000 expended by local interests for work on the project. The latest (1950) approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $1,800. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945 (H. Doc. 227, 76th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-Localinterests 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 subse- quent maintenance 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 improvement, but not to exceed $32,000. Assurances of local cooperation were approved by Chief of Engineers March 27, 1950. 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 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. However, the town has erected a wood bulkhead on the left bank of the river. This bulkhead serves as a landing for local fishermen. This structure provides adequate landing facilities for the needs of the harbor. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Preliminary work in connection with contract dredging operations was carried on, by hired labor, during fiscal year at a cost of $1,178.64. The expenditures were $1,191.29. Suspension of work order was issued June 6, 1950, effective June 9, 1950, at the request of local interests who desired no dredging be done during summer season. Work will be resumed in fall of 1950. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is about 53 percent complete. 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 Perkins 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 $3,675.22, all for new work. The expenditures have been $3,687.87. Proposed operations.-The funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year amounting to $32,308.71, plus accounts receivable of $12.65, making a total of $32,321.36, will be applied toward com- RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 47 pletion of anchorage basin in Flat Pond and the approach chan- nel from Perkins Cove. No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- .- . fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated--- ..-......------------. $2, 496. 58 -5.. . . $33, 500.00 $35, 996. 58 Cost.......----------.....------------. 2, 496.58 ....--------- _---_------__--1, 178.64 3, 675. 22 Expenditures---....-......-...-----------.. 2, 496. 58 ---------------------- _1,191.29 3, 687.87 Maintenance: Appropriated.. ..--------------------------------.-------------- ------ - - Cost...------------------------------------------------------------------------- Expenditures----_------------------------------ -------- ----- ------------ - - - Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950...... $7,321.36 13. YORK HARBOR, MAINE Location.-This harbor is the mouth of York River, a small stream emptying into the Atlantic Ocean, about 10 miles east of Portsmouth, N. H., and 40 miles south of Portland, Maine. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 228.) Previous projects.-Adopted by the act of August 5, 1886. For further details see page 40 of Annual Report for 1907. Existing project.-This provides for widening the channel off Bragdons Island about 170 feet by dredging to the depth of 10 feet at mean low water and for removing to the same depth the point of projecting shoal just above. The mean tidal range is 8 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1905, exclusive of amount expended on previous project, was $13,400. The latest (1950) estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $800. The exist- ing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1905. The latest published map is in House Document No. 301, Fifty-eighth Congress, second session. Local cooperation.-None required. Terminal facilities.-There are six small wharves located at York Harbor. These wharves are of pile. and timber construction and all are privately owned. One of these wharves is used as a landing for guests at th'e local hotel; two are used for receipt of fish and lobsters; and three are used for party boat operation, both fishing and recreational boating. None of the wharves have rail- road connections. The terminal facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during the fiscal year.-Preliminary work in connection with contract dredging operations was carried on during fiscal year at a cost of $2,026.94. The expenditures were $2,026.94. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1906. The controlling depth is 6 feet to highway bridge (1949). 48 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 The costs and expenditures under the existing project have been $21,087.77, of which $13,400 was for new work and $7,687.77 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-The funds unexpended at end of the fiscal year, amounting to $16,973.06, will be applied toward main- tenance dredging, by contract, to restore the channel to project depth. No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated .-----.....------------------------------------------------------ $57, 400.00 Cost... ------------ -------- ------------------------------------------ 57,400.00 Expenditures---- --.... ------------------------------------------------------ 57, 400.00 Maintenance: Appropriated ...----------------------------------------------- $19, 000.00 24, 660.83 Cost--...- ------------.--------------------------------------- 2,026. 94 7, 687.77 Expenditures ..------------------------------------------------ 2, 026. 94 7, 687. 77 14. LAKE WINNEPESAUKEE, N. H. Location.-Lake Winnepesaukee and its tributaries lie wholly within the State of New Hampshire, their waters forming the chief source of the Merrimack River. The lake is about 20 miles long and has an average width of about 5 miles. At its south- western extremity (at Weirs) it has an outlet into Long Bay (Paugus Bay), which is navigable for a distance of 4 miles to its outlet at Lakeport. (See U. S. Geological Sheets Winnepesaukee and Wolfeboro, N. H.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel approximately 3,000 feet long, 50 feet wide, and not less than 5 feet in depth in the lowest known stage of the water, the object being to afford an outlet channel for the lake into Long Bay. The estimate of cost for new work made in 1879 was $7,500. The latest estimate for annual cost of maintenance, approved 1950, is $1,500. The existing project was adopted by the river and harbor act of 1879. The latest published map is in the Annual Report for 1880, page 362. Local cooperation.-None required. Terminal facilities.-There are several small wharves located at Alton Bay, Wolfeboro, Weirs, and at Lakeport. They are chiefly used from the middle of May to the latter part of November in connection with the transportation of pleasure travel. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance dredg- ing was commenced May 6, 1950, and completed on June 27, 1950. During the period, 6,537 cubic yards of gravel, sand, and clay were removed at a cost of $28,716.03. The expenditures were $14,761.85. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1882. Maintenance dredging during the fiscal year 1950 RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 49 restored the channel between Lake Winnepesaukee and Long Bay to full project dimensions. The costs of the existing project have been $7,500 for new work and $33,716.03 for maintenance, a total of $41,216.03. The expenditures have been $27,261.85. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated _ -----.------------ ------------------------------------------ .. $7, 500.00 Cost-... .------------ --------------------------------------------------- 7,500.00 Expenditures -.... - ------ . -------------- 7, 500.00 Maintenance: Appropriated... __ ------------ -------------------------- $30,000.00 35,000.00 Cost --...------------...-------------------------------------- 28, 716.03 33, 716.03 Expenditures _---------------.. _---- .... ----..- - 14, 761.85 19, 761.85 15. IPSWICH RIVER, MASS. Location.-Ipswich River, located in the northeastern part of Massachusetts, rises 2 miles southwest of Wilmington Center, Mass., flows generally eastward about 331/2 miles to the Atlantic Ocean, emptying into Plum Island Sound 9 miles south of New- buryport, Mass., and 9 miles west of Cape Ann, Mass. The Ips- wich River in its entirety has a drainage area of 124 square miles, exclusive of Suntaug Lake. The river is marshy throughout most of its course. The head of navigation is at a point about 1,400 feet above the wharves at the town of Ipswich, a distance of approxi- mately 3 miles upstream from the mouth. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1206.) Existing project.-The existing project for Ipswich River was adopted August 5, 1886, and completed in August 1894. This pro- vides for a channel 60 feet wide and 4 feet deep at mean low water through sand bars in the river called "The Shoals" and "Labor in Vain", and extending to the "Deep Hole" opposite the town wharves. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1894, was $7,500. No estimate for annual cost of maintenance, has been made as costs are negligible. Local cooperation.-None required. Terminal facilities.-At the upper end of the Ipswich River there are four wharves of the solid-fill type, which are in good condition. There is no water at any of these wharves at low tide. One of them is owned by the town of Ipswich and is open to the public without charge. It has a small crane and an attached float which extends out to the channel, and is used by both pleasure and fishing boats. Of the three privately owned wharves, one is not in use, while the other two are used principally by fishing boats. One of the latter is equipped with a small hoist. On the reach of the river from Nabbys Point to the mouth there are eight piers of the runway-and-float type. Two of these piers are semipublicly owned and are open to the public without charge, 50 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 being used principally by pleasure craft. One of these two piers has a depth of about 4 feet at mean low water at its outer end, while there is no water at the other at low tide. The remaining six piers are privately owned and are not open to the public. There is no water at any of them at low tide. None of these wharves or piers has a rail connection. Operations and results during fiscal year.-A condition survey, by hired labor, was completed during the fiscal year, at a cost of $416.18. Expenditures were $828.98. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1894. The controlling depths were about 0.9 feet across bar at the entrance to Plum Island Sound, thence +0.3 feet to Barras Bank, thence 0.2 feet to abreast Frenchs Cove, thence +0.2 feet to Town Wharf (1949), all at mean low water. The costs have been $7,769.31, of which $5,617.91 was for new work, and $2,151.40 for maintenance. The expenditures have been $7,769.31. Proposedoperations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950 including . .- - 9--7- ---- - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated--... --------------------------------------------------------- $5, 617. 91 Cost--....... -------------- 5, 617.91 ...------------.....----------..--------------..------------- Expenditures -------------------------- ----------------------- 5, 617.91 Maintenance: Appropriated .. - $2,000.00 $151.40 2,151.40 Cost- _ ------------ ----------------------- 1, 735.22 416.18 2,151.40 Expenditures ------------------------- - -1,322. 42 828.98 2,151.40 16. BEVERLY HARBOR, MASS. Location.-This harbor is a small indentation at the western end of Salem Bay and immediately adjacent to Salem Harbor on the south, from which it is separated by Salem Neck. It is formed by the confluence of the three branches of a tidal inlet called North River, Danvers River, and Beverly Creek, and is about three- eights of a mile wide opposite the wharves. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 240.) Previousprojects.-These were adopted by the river and harbor acts of June 13, 1902, and March 2, 1907. For further details of previous projects see page 1741 of Annual Report for 1915 and page 124 of Annual Report for 1918 under the heading "Existing project." Existing proj]ect.-This provides for a channel 24 feet deep at mean low water and 200 feet wide, increased at entrance and curves from deep water to the rock shoal near Essex Bridge. The mean range of tide is 9 feet; the extreme range is 12.7 feet. The estimate of cost for new work made in 1920 was $321,000, exclusive of amount expended under previous projects. The latest RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 51 (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $4,000. The existing project was adopted by the river and harbor act of March 2, 1919, (H. Doc. 220, 63d Cong., 1st sess., as modified by R. and H. Com. Doc. 8, 63d Cong., 2d sess.) and the estimate of cost was revised and the requirements as to local cooperation were altered by a provision in the river and harbor act approved Sep- tember 22, 1922 (H. Com. Doc. 7, 66th Cong., 3d sess.). The lat- est published map is in House Document No. 220, Sixty-third Congress, first session. Local cooperation.-The conditions imposed by the river and harbor act approved September 22, 1922, are that before work is undertaken the following sums shall be deposited to the credit of the Secretary of War: $50,000 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, $25,000 from the city of Beverly, and $25,000 from the coal and oil or other local interests, and that the city of Beverly shall give evidence satisfactory to the Secretary of War that if and when needed it will furnish a suitable public wharf or terminal between Essex Bridge and Tucks Point, to be open to all water carriers on equal and reasonable terms. The requirements as to local cooperation have been fully complied with and met approval of the Secretary of War February 26, 1923. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has dredged in Beverly Creek a channel 6,500 feet long, 100 feet wide, and 9 feet deep at mean low water at a cost of $81,075.56. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-There are 10 wharves in Beverly Harbor. They are mainly constructed of timber and pile, and stone or concrete bulkheads. Nine are private and one is publicly owned by the city of Salem, Mass. Of the nine private wharves, one is used for the receipt of petroleum products, one in conjunction with a yacht club, two used formerly for the receipt of coal, are now inactive, two are used for the receipt of fish and lobsters, and three are in poor condition and used intermittently. The publicly owned pier is in poor condition and is not in use at present. The facilities are considered adequate for the existing commerce. (For the latest'full description of port facilities see Port and Terminal Facilities at the Port of Northern New England-1941.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1927. The controlling depth throughout the channel in 1938 was about 23 feet at mean low water. The costs and ex- penditures under the existing project were $197,565.41 for new work. In addition, $100,000 was expended for new work from contributed funds. Proposed operations.-An anticipated allotment of $2,000 dur- ing fiscal year 1951 will be expended for maintenance for a condi- tion survey. No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. 52 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including Fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated_ -.-----------------------------------------------------..... 1$246, 047. 76 Cost..----- ---------------------------------------------------------- 1246,047.76 Expenditures---------------...-----------------------------................... 1246,047. 76 Maintenance: Appropriated....-------....---..................................---------------------------- 642.65 Cost....-------------------- -------------------------.................-----------.. ....------------ 642.65 Expenditures---..---------------------------------------------...........--------------.......... 642.65 'Exclusive of $100,000 expended from contributed funds. 17. LYNN HARBOR, MASS. Location.-This harbor, formed by natural indentation of the coast line, is distant about 14 miles by water in a northeasterly direction from Boston. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 240.) Previous projects.-Adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of August 2, 1882, August 11, 1888, June 13, 1902, June 25, 1910, and July 3, 1930. For further details see page 37 of Annual Report for 1934, and page 52 of Annual Report for 1936. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 25 feet deep at mean low water and 300 feet wide from deep water west of Bass Point, Nahant, to and including a turning basin 550 feet wide at the head of the harbor, for straightening the curve in the ap- roach to the turning basin, and a channel (Western Channel) lead- ing to the mouth of the Saugus River 8 feet deep, 150 feet wide, for an aggregate length of 2,200 feet generally through the bar in the outer harbor. The mean range of tide is 9.2 feet; the ex- treme range is 13.3 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, approved 1950, is $504,000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $9,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 30, 1935 (Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 7, 71st Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in that document. Local cooperation.-Conditionsof local cooperation in connec- tion with the existing project, which provides that local interests shall deepen to 25 feet the channel previously dredged by them to a depth of 22 feet, have not yet been complied with. All prior requirements have been fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-The terminal facilities consist of 17 wharves, of which 14 are situated in the main harbor and 3 in the Saugus River. Fifteen of these wharves are private and two are public, the latter two owned by the city of Lynn. Their construc- tion consists chiefly of solid filled stone or timber bulkheads, with timber and pile extension. The total berthing space is 6,200 feet. Of the 14 wharves in the main harbor, 4 are used for the receipt of coal, 1 for the receipt of lumber, 2 for the receipt of fish and RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 53 lobsters, and 2 in connection with yacht clubs. Five of the wharves are inactive and in poor condition. Two of these latter wharves are owned by the city of Lynn. One of the wharves has railroad connections and three have mechanical handling facilities. There are three wharves in the Saugus River. One is used for the receipt of coal and oil for a large manufacturing plant, one for fish, and the other used intermittently for general cargoes. The facilities are considered adequate for the existing commerce. (For the lat- est full description of terminal facilities, see Port and Terminal Facilities at the Port of Northern New England-1941.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project of July 3, 1930, for the 22-foot channel was completed in 1935. No work has been done on the existing 25-foot project. Western Channel dredged to 12 feet by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (1916). Con- trolling depth was 21 feet in 25-foot channel (1940). Proposed operations.-An anticipated allotment of $4,000 dur- ing fiscal year 1951 will be expended for maintenance for a condi- tion survey by hired labor. No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ------- - ------- -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated------------------------------ -------------------------- $755, 042.91 Cost----------- --------------------------.---------------------------- 755,042.91 Expenditures___ -----.------------..----------------------------. ....-------------- 755,042.91 Maintenance: Appropriated---..--------------........................------------------------------------------100,292.70 Cost..-_-__...-------------. _-----100,292.70 ..------------- -------------- Expenditures.----...........------------.....-----------............--------------------------------... 100, 292.70 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project............ $504,000 18. 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. Geologi- cal Survey Chart, "Boston".) Previous projects.-Originalproject for the lower Mystic was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1899, and cur- tailed by the River and Harbor Act of June 25, 1910. 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. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 35 feet deep, extending from the upper limit of the 35-foot channel of Boston Harbor at the Mystic River bridge to approximately 300 feet downstream of the Malden Bridge, having widths varying from 54 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 about 940 feet at its lower end, to about 1,060 feet at a point about 1,200 feet below the Malden Bridge, thence decreasing to 150 feet at its upper limit; a channel 20 feet deep from the head of the existing 35-foot channel to a point 800 feet above the Malden Bridge, with widths decreasing from 150 feet at the lower end to 75 feet through the drawspan, thence increasing to approxi- mately 340 feet to form a turning basin above the bridge; a channel 6 feet deep and 100 feet wide from the Boston & Maine Railroad (western division) bridge to about 2,500 feet above Wellington Bridge, about 1 mile, and thence 4 feet deep, gradually narrowing from 100 feet to 50 feet at the upper end for about 2 miles to the head of commercial navigation at Craddock 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, approved in 1950, was $4,328,000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate of cost for annual main- tenance is $14,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents 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 Bos- ton Harbor. Aug. 30, 19351 Improvement of channel upstream from mouth of Rivers and Harbors Committee Island End River to city playground at Charles- Doc. 33, 74th Cong., 1st sess. town. 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. 2 May 17, 1950 Improvement of the channel from the upper limit of H. Doc. 645, 80th Cong., 2d sess. the 35-foot Boston Harbor channel to 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. Local cooperation.-None required. Terminal facilities.-In the section of the river benefited by the 35-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 35-foot channel, are situated two large terminal wharves, of 800 feet dockage, for receipt and shipment of coal, coke, tar, and oil. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 55 These wharves are connected with the 35-foot channel by a chan- nel 30 feet deep at mean low water, dredged by private interests. None of the above wharves is publicly owned, and none is open to general public use. Beyond the scope of the authorized 35-foot-channel improve- ment, and within the scope of the 20-foot channel and the im- provement 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 feet of available dockage, of which 450 feet on the south bank and 435 feet on the north bank are cus- tomarily in use. A large automobile assembly plant is located on the south bank in Somerville. The existing wharves consist of stone and wooden bulkheads, solid filled. None is publicly owned, but two are open to the public on payment of wharfage charges. The capacities of the lower Mystic are being utilized to a gratifying extent. These facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. For further de- tails see "The Port of Boston, Mass.-Port Series No. 3.-Revised 1946." Operations and results during fiscal year.-A condition survey, by hired labor, was accomplished during fiscal year at a cost of $664.32. The expenditures were $664.32. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is about 18 percent complete. To complete the project there remains the dredging of the 35-foot channel. 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 to the upper limit of the 30-foot channel (1946); thence 20 feet to a point 800 feet above the Malden bridge (1948) ; 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 and expenditures under the existing project from regular funds have been $353,500.33, of which $293,341.72 was for new work and $60,158.61 for maintenance. The total costs and expenditures under Emergency Relief appropriation funds have been $476,783.40, all for new work. The total costs under all funds have been $830,283.73, of which $770,125.12 was for new work and $60,158.61 was for maintenance. The total ex- penditures under all funds have been $830,283.73. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1951. The sum of $75,000 can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1952 for maintenance dredging, by contract, to restore 30- foot channel depths after removal of Chelsea (North) Bridge. 56 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - - -.- --. - . . ... . ..... . fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated---....-......-.... .......- ...------------.............. ........--------------. $895, 848. 32 ......--------------..--------------...... ........... ------------ --------------.------------- .....--------------.......895, 848. 32 Cost- -----------........... Expenditures----.................------------...........---------------.........--------------.......-------------- 895, 848. 32 Maintenance: Appropriated----.... .....----------. $1, 705.88 $10, 500.00 -$755.56 $664.32 70, 440. 53 Cost........... ...---------- ...------------1, 705.88 9, 744.44 -------------- 664.32 70, 440. 53 Expenditures---....------------.......... 1, 705.88 9, 744.44 --------------- 664.32 70, 440. 53 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project........... $3,557.700 19. WINTHROP BEACH, MASS., BEACH EROSION CONTROL Location.-Winthrop Beach is located in the town of Winthrop, Mass., 3 miles north of the main entrance channel to Boston Harbor and 41/2 miles northeast of the city of Boston. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 246, and U. S. Geological Survey, Boston Bay Quadrangle.) Existing project.-This provides for Federal participation in the amount of one-third the first cost of construction in the plan of protection and improvement which comprises the extension of reconstruction of the existing sea wall for a length of 400 feet from Trident Avenue south to Wave Way; the raising of the height of the existing sea wall 2 to 3 feet for an aggregate length of 1,800 feet from Wave Way south to Pearl Avenue and from Irwin Street south to Beacon Street; protection of the recon- structed wall and adjacent sections by placement of riprap later, as required maintenance; the construction of 8 stone groins with an aggregate length of 3,400 feet north of Wave Way and south of Underhill Street; and the placement of 200,000 cubic yards of sand-fill, generally between the groins. The mean tidal range is 9 feet. The estimate, approved in 1950, of cost of Federal participa- tion is $216,000. No maintenance by the United States is required under the law, such maintenance being the responsibility of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950. The latest published maps and plans are contained in the project document (H. Doc. 764, 80th Cong., 2d sess.). Local cooperation.-The provisions of Federal participation require that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts adopt the plan of protection and improvement as outlined under the existing project; submit for approval by the Chief of Engineers, detailed plans, specifications, and agreements for the new work of pro- tection and improvement prior to the commencement thereof; and provide all necessary lands, easements, and rights-of-way; and provide further that local interests give satisfactory assurances that they will (a) maintain and repair the new work during its RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 57 useful life as may be required to serve the intended purpose; (b) hold and save the United States free from any damage claims that may arise either before, during, or after prosecution of the work. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The Metropolitan District Commission, an agency of the Commonwealth of Massa- chusetts, commenced construction of the project in September 1949. The reconstructed sea wall was extended 338 feet from Trident Avenue southerly toward Wave Way, and the existing sea wall raised 2.5 feet between the extended wall and Pearl Avenue. The decrease by 62 feet in length of the authorized 400-foot extension of the reconstructed sea wall, and the increase in length by a similar amount of the raising of the height of the existing sea wall, was determined to be warranted after field investigations had been made. The construction was completed in June 1950. Federal costs and expenditures were not incurred since no funds for the project have been provided by Congress. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing sea wall has been reconstructed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts from Trident Avenue 338 feet toward Wave Way, and the existing sea wall raised by a height of 2.5 feet from the reconstructed sea wall to Pearl Avenue. To complete the project requires the rais- ing of the existing sea wall from Irwin Street south to Beacon Street; protection of the reconstructed sea wall by placement of riprap later, as required maintenance; the construction of 8 stone groins, with an aggregate length of 3,400 feet north of Wave Way and south of Underhill Street; and the placement of 200,000 cubic yards of sand-fill, generally between the groins. Proposed operations.-No Federal operations are scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. 20. BOSTON HARBOR, MASS. Location.-This harbor includes all the expanse of tidewater lying within a line from Point Allerton to Point Shirley and ex- tending 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 550 feet northerly of the site of Mystic Piers Nos. 46 and 47, Charlestown, for a width varying from 600 to 900 feet. (c) An anchorage area 2,000 feet wide, 5,500 feet long, and 58 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 40 feet deep, on the north side of President Roads. (d) 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. (e) 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. (f) A channel 35 feet deep from the sea (along the same line as the 40-foot channel) through Broad Sound to the navy yard at Charlestown and the Chelsea (north), Meridian Street, and Charles River bridges, 1,500 feet wide from the sea to President Roads, 1.5 miles, and thence 1,200 feet wide for the remaining distance of 6 miles. (g) 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. (h) A channel 27 feet deep and 1,000 feet wide from Nantasket Roads to President Roads, 3 miles. (i) 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. (j) 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. (k) Improvement of Reserved Channel east of L Street Bridge by a channel 30 feet deep and 300 feet wide. (1) 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. (m) 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, approved in 1950, exclusive of amount expended on previous projects and of sea walls for which no estimate was given, is $18,790,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $130,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 59 Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 2, 1825 Preservation of islands by sea walls. Aug. 5, 1886 Fort Point Channel----....----.............-..... H. Ex. Doc. 206, 48th Cong., 2d sess. Annual Report, 1885, p. 543. Channel 15 feet deep from Long Island to Nixes Mate Annual Report 1887, p. 517. Shoal (Nixes Mate or Nubble Channel). July 13, 1892 Channel 27 feet deep from Nantasket Roads to Presi- Annual Report, 1893, p. 766. dent Roads. Mar. 3, 1899 For 30-foot channel from sea to the President Roads H. Doc. 133, 55th Cong., 2d sess. through Broad Sound by less direct route than the Annual Report, 1898, p. 886. 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, Chelsea and Charles River Bridges. Annual Report, 1901, p. 1096. Elimination from the project of the removal of Finns Authorized by Chief of Engineers Ledge at the outer entrance. Mar. 11, 1913. 1 Aug. 8, 1917 Depth of 40 feet (45 feet in rocks) in Broad Sound H. Doc. 931, 63d Cong., 2d sess. Channel. Aug. 30, 19352 Present project dimensions of channel from Presi- H. Doc. 244, 72d Cong., 1st sess.' dent Roads to Commonwealth pier No. 1, East Boston and anchorage area north side of President Roads. Do ...._._ Present project dimensions of that part of approach Rivers and Harbors Committee 1 channel to U. S. Navy drydock No. 3, at South Doc. 29, 74th Cong., 1st sess. Boston between Main Ship Channel and United States harbor line. Aug. 26, 1937 Chelsea River Channel, 30 feet deep..... ---- Rivers and Harbors Committee 1 Doc. 24, 75th Cong., 1st sess. 1 Oct. 17, 1940 Reserved Channel 30 feet deep_. _ H. Doe. 225, 76th Cong., 1st sess. Sept. 7, 1940 Abandons seaplane channel authorized in River and Public Law 420, 78th Cong. 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 1 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). 2 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 sat- isfactory assurance that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will construct the pier and 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. The construction of the new pier has been authorized by the Massachusetts Legislature and actual construction is scheduled to start early in 1950. Fully complied with. Assurances approved by Chief of Engineers February 16, 1950. Terminal facilities.-There are 183 wharves and piers in the harbor, not including the Mystic River, Weymouth Fore River, and Town River, which are reported elsewhere. In addition, there are four ferry slips and two car floats. Of the terminals, 28 are publicly owned, 3 are open to public use, 77 have mechanical handling facilities, and 57 have railroad connections. The facili- ties are considered adequate for the present requirements of com- merce. (For the latest full description of Terminal Facilities see Port Series No. 3, the Port of Boston, Mass., revised 1946.) Operations and results during the fiscal year.-Preliminary work, by hired labor, in connection with improvement dredging of the extension of 40-foot main channel was carried on at a cost of $5,100.55 for new work. Preliminary work, by hired labor, in connection with removing 60 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 obstructions in Reserved Channel was carried out at a cost of $387.42. A conditionsurvey of Reserved Channel was completed and a survey of isolated shoals in Boston Harbor proper, by hired labor, was in progress during fiscal year at a cost of $2,043.34. The total costs were $7,531.31, of which $5,100.55 was for new work and $2,430.76 was for maintenance. The expenditures were $7,452.12, of which $5,062.80 was for new work and $2,389.32 was for maintenance. 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 Commonwealth 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. Sea walls of a total length of about 3.75 miles have been built and maintained on Great Brew- ster, Lovells, Gallups, Long, Rainsford, Deer, and Georges Islands, and on Point Allerton. The Nixes Mate or Nubble Channel was completed in 1892; the 30-foot channel in 1905; the 27-foot chan- nel in 1907; Fort Point Channel in 1909; the 35-foot channel in 1915; the Broad Sound 40-foot channel in 1930; the 40-foot an- chorage in 1937; the 30-foot Chelsea River channel in 1940, except for the small area immediately below the Chelsea Street Bridge which was completed 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 varioust im- proved channels of Boston Harbor at the dates they were last surveyed were: Broad Sound 40-foot Channel, 40 feet (1939); Main ship channel to Commonwealth Pier No. 1, 36.5 (1945) through to a point 550 feet northerly of Mystic Piers 46 and 47, 34 (1949); President Roads Anchorage, 39 feet (1937) ; extension to the President Roads Anchorage 10 to 35 feet (1945) ; approach to Navy Drydock No. 3, 40 feet (1938) ; 35-foot channel, 35 feet (1934); Broad Sound 30-foot channel, 30 feet (1939); Narrows Channel, generally 27 feet with the exception of an encroachment 150 feet into the northerly limit of the channel in the vicinity of "Narrows Light," a depth of +5.2 feet on this shoal (1949); Nubble Channel, 15 feet (1932) ; Reserved Channel, generally 30 feet with the exception of minor obstructions (1949). The costs, and expenditures under the existing project to June 30, 1950, have been as follows: Costs Expenditures New work Maintenance Total Regular funds- ---------------........ $13,678,470.08 $1,481,824.94 $15,160,295.02 $15,160,257. 27 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, 644, 579.37 $1,481,824.94 $17, 126, 404. 31 $17, 126, 366. 56 RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 61 Proposed operations.-New work funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $394,937.20, minus accounts pay- able of $37.75, plus an anticipated allotment of $380,000 during fiscal year 1951, a total of $774,899.45, will be applied to new work toward completion of the northerly extension of the 40-foot channel. The maintenance funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $17,675.03, plus an anticipated allotment of $100,000 during fiscal year 1951, making a total of $117,675.03, will be applied as follows: Removal of obstructions in Reserved Channel, by contract $17,675.03 Removal of harbor shoals, by contract ..................... 90,000.00 Snagging operations, by hired labor ........................... 10,000.00 The additional sum of $200,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing fiscal year 1952 for maintenance dredging, by contract, of the shoal areas in the harbor. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ------ - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated . _ _. - - -$6, 500.00 -$6, 405.31 $400,000.00 117, 504, 601. 78 Cost...------- $7, 526. 43 $68. 26 - _ ........... .. 5.. 5,100. 55 117,109, 702.33 Expenditures....- 11, 583. 88 -5,489.19- - ..... --. ---. _ . _ ... 5,062. 80 117,109, 664. 58 Maintenance: Appropriated.... -25, 000.00 -14, 229.81 44, 546. 72 -34, 907.50 15, 500.00 1, 517, 379.23 Cost-... -- _51, 187. 55 . .. . . .. . 8, 486. 71 2, 430. 76 1, 499, 704. 20 Expenditures .... 2, 733. 27 ... 1,015.34 7,512.81 2,389.32 1,499, 704. 20 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ..................... $394,899.45 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951....... .380,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951...... .774,899.45 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project...................... 2,371,000.00 'Includes $935,303.03 expended from Emergency Relief funds for new work. 21. WEYMOUTH FORE RIVER, MASS. Location.-Rises in Braintree, Mass., and flows in a northerly direction 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 September 19, 1890, and extended by the River and Harbor Acts of March 3, 1905, February 27, 1911, and July 27, 1916. For fur- ther details see page 1745 of Annual Report for 1915, page 64 of Annual Report for 1932, and page 67 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing 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 939127-51-vol. 1--5 62 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 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 Island; and (c) extension of the 27-foot channel so as to include the present 27-foot State-improved channel through and above the Weymouth 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, approved in 1950, is $879,- 200, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $14,500. 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 H. Doc. 207, 72d Cong., 1st sess. and Peddocks Islands) to Weymouth Fore River bridge. Oct. 17, 1940 27-foot channel through Nantasket Gut and Hing- H. Doc. 568, 76th Cong., 3d sess.' ham 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. River bridge, and maneuvering basin. 1Contains latest published maps. Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with. Terminal facilities.-Thereare nine wharves in Weymouth Fore River all grouped near the head of the Federal improvement. Construction consists mainly of pile and timber piers extending from timber or concrete bulkheads. There are 6,092 feet of berth- ing space available. Six of the wharves have railroad connections and six have mechanical handling facilities. Three of the wharves are used in connection with a large shipyard, two with oil termi- nals, one with an electric generating plant, one with a large soap manufacturing plant, and two with yacht clubs. There are no publicly owned wharves. The facilities are considered adequate for the present needs of commerce. (For further description of terminal facilities see Port Series No. 3, Port of Boston, revised 1946.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 44 percent completed, the remaining portion consisting of dredg- ing the 27-foot channel through Nantasket Gut and Hingham Bay to deep water in Weymouth Fore River west of Sheep Island, authorized by the River and Harbor Act of October 17, 1940, and the extension 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 chan- nel and maneuvering basin of the same depth, authorized by the RIVERS AND HARBORS--NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 63 River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945. The controlling depths were 17.6 feet from Nantasket Gut through Hingham Bay to abreast Sheep Island (1939) ; 26 feet for project width of 300 feet from abreast Grape Island to Weymouth Fore River Bridge (1949) ; 21.5 feet in channel and maneuvering basin upstream of Fore River Bridge (1948). The costs under the existing project have been $440,044.61, of which $355,227.34 was for new work and $84,817.27 was for maintenance. The expenditures have been $440,044.61. Proposed operations.-An anticipated allotment of $50,000 during fiscal year 1951 will be expended for maintenance dredging to restore project dimensions by contract. No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950 ' including -.---.-. - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated _. . . . .. . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . 1$991, 127.34 Cost...--------------- -------- ------.---------------- 1991, 127.34 Expenditures--- -------------- .... ------------------------------------------ 1991,127.34 Maintenance: Appropriated.... - ... _- . $35, 069. 24 $1,000.00 -- 90,067. 27 Cost... $10,223.89 ..----------- $27,192.37 37, 460.39 1,000.00--------------- 90,067.27 Expenditures - ..- - 10, 418. 13 27,190. 72 37, 460. 39 1,000.00 - -- 90, 067. 27 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project............. $524,000 'Exclusive of $100, 000 expendedfrom contributed funds for new work. 22. PLYMOUTH HARBOR, MASS. Location.-This harbor is 45 miles by water south of Boston. Its outer anchorage, the "Cow Yard," is common to Plymouth, Duxbury, and Kingston. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 245.) Previous projects.-Adopted by acts of May 26, 1824, March 3, 1875, and 1877, 1844, and 1885. For further details see page 1746 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 72 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for (a) protecting by riprap the sections of Long Beach damaged by the storm of November 1898, and for restoring Eel River to its former course; (b) dredg- ing a channel 18 feet deep at mean low water and 200 feet wide, increased at the entrance and on curves, from the bay to the town wharves, formerly in the areas south of the State Pier, a distance of about 2.5 miles, with a suitable turning basin at the inner end; (c) dredging a channel 150 feet wide, 15 feet deep at mean low water, extending in a northwesterly direction about 0.3 mile from a point off the site of northerly Craigs wharf (now State pier) with a turning basin 300 feet square, and of the same depth, at its northwesterly end; (d) maintenance of the area dredged to a depth of 18 feet below mean low water by the Com- monwealth of Massachusetts, connecting the 15-foot channel with 64 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 the 18-foot channel in the vicinity of the State pier; and (e) dredg- ing an anchorage basin 18 feet deep at mean low water, 850 feet wide and 2,125 feet in average length on the southeast side of the project channel near Long Beach. The mean range of tide is 9.6 feet; the extreme range is 13.7 feet. The estimated cost of new work, approved in 1950, is as follows: United States Contributed funds funds Total Beach protection-..... --- ---------- $76, 846.16 _ - $76, 846.16 18-foot channel_..................................... 57, 000.00 $57, 000 114, 000.00 15-foot channel_------------ ---- 54, 725.00 51, 000 105, 725.00 18-foot anchorage basin_..... .. ........ 316, 500.00 126, 500 443, 000.00 Total.------------. ------ $505,071.16 234,500 739,571.16 The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of main- tenance is $12,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 3, 1899 Beach protection -..................... Annual Report for 1899, p. 1089. Mar. 4, 1913 Dredging 18-foot channel_ - H. Doc. 1194, 62d Cong., 3d sess. 1 Sept. 22, 1922 Dredging 15-foot extension, including turning basin_ H. Doc. 996, 66th Cong., 3d sess. 1 June 20, 1938 Dredging 18-foot anchorage basin---------------- H. Doc. 577, 75th Cong., 3d sess. 1Contains latest published maps. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of June 20, 1938, provided for an anchorage basin 18 feet deep at mean low water, 850 feet wide, and 2,125 feet in average length on the southeast side of the project channel near Long Beach, pro- vided local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, spoil-disposal areas for initial work and for subsequent main- tenance as may be required, and contribute one-third the initial cost of the improvement. These conditions have not yet been complied with. Terminal facilities.-There are three wharves and five boat- yards. Two of the wharves are publicly owned, one by the town of Plymouth and one by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. These wharves are open to the public free of charge. The third wharf is used in connection with a yacht club. The wharves are of pile and timber construction with timber docks. None of the wharves have railroad connections. Of the boatyards, two are used for the construction of new boats and the repair of old boats, and three are used for the servicing and storage of boats. The facilities are considered adequate for the present require- ments of commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 34 percent completed. No work has been done on the 18-foot anchorage basin authorized by the River and Harbor Act of June 20, 1938. Work of protecting by riprap the sections of Long RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 65 Beach damaged by the storm of 1898 was completed in 1909. Eel River was restored to its former course in 1904. The dredging of a channel 18 feet deep at mean low water was completed in 1915. The 15-foot channel was completed in 1927. Controlling depths were 14 feet in the 18-foot channel (1934) ; 12 feet in 15-foot channel (1933) ; and +4 to 18 feet in the 18-foot anchor- age (1939). The costs and expenditures under the existing project have been $322,222.30, of which $188,571.16 was for new work and $133,651.14 was for maintenance. In addition, $108,400 has been expended from contributed funds, of which $108,000 was for new work and $400 was for maintenance. Proposed operations.-An anticipated allotment of $2,000 dur- ing fiscal year 1951 will be expended for maintenance for a condi- tion survey, by hired labor, of the 15-foot channel. No work is scheduled in fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including 14 1947 4 -- -- 1fiscal --- years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated ----------------------- 1$377, 217.75 Cost--...---.-------------- --------------------------------------------- 1377, 217.75 Expenditures_ ------- -------------- ------- -------------- 1377, 217. 75 Maintenance: Appropriated ...... ..--- -------------- . ------- -------------- 135, 664.35 Cost...----------- ------------------------------------------------------ 135,664.35 Expenditures----...- ------------------------------------------------------ 135, 664.35 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project....... $316,500.00 'In addition, $108,000 for new work, and $400 formaintenance expended from-contributed funds. 23. 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 con- struction of a railroad bridge with a vertical lift of 500-foot span, and 135 feet vertical clearance when the span is raised; an im- proved lighting system and other accessory and minor features which may be deemed necessary, and to be in accordance with 66 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1:95 plans approved by the Chief of Engineers; and dredging a channel 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, hav- ing 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, approved in 1950, is $31,- 535,000 including $11,500,000, purchase price of the canal and properties which were taken over by the United States on March 31, 1928. The latest approved (1950) estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $600,000 including $270,000 for operation and care. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Jan. 21, 1927 (see. 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. ing canal to 205 feet. sess. 6, 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- ministration program, Apr. Construction of a mooring basin--_ _ H. Doc. sess. 795, 71st Cong., 3d 29, 1935. Included in Emergency Relief Dredging and bank protection..... program, May 28, 1935. Aug. 30, 1935 Existing project for main canal adopted Rivers and Harbors Commit- tee Doc. 15, 74th Cong., 1st seas.1 2, 1945- Mar. .. 15-foot channel and turning basin in H. Doc. 1 431, 77th Cong., 1st Onset Bay. sess. 1 Contains 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, for the channel and turning basin in Onset Bay and hold and save the United States free from all claims for damages attributable to the work. It is expected that these requirements will be met. 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 pur- poses for which they are used. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 67 Operations and results during the fiscal year.-Maintenance: Dredging by U. S. Hopper Dredge Lyman of shoals within the limits of the canal was in progress at the end of the fiscal year. During the period, June 16 to June 30, 1950, 114,864 cubic yards of mud, sand, and silt were removed at a cost of $26,562.61. Operations in progress at end of fiscal year in connection with resurfacing Bourne Highway Bridge, by contract, were completed on August 9, 1949, at a cost of $29,489.56. Preliminary costs in connection with cleaning and painting the Buzzards Bay Railroad Bridge, by contract, amounted to $139.72. Costs in connection with real estate activities amounted to $1,693.57 during the fiscal year. Channel work, consisting of maintenance surveys, dike and miscellaneous surveys, drilling and blasting boulders, was carried on by hired labor during the fiscal year at a cost of $34,169.61. Maintenance of bridges, lights, power and signal systems, dol- phins, service roads, and revetment was performed by hired labor at a cost of $95,231.33. Operation 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 $248,- 876.93. The total costs during the fiscal year were $436,163.33, all of which was for maintenance. The total expenditures were $433,- 282.84. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is sub- stantially complete except for dredging the 15-foot channel from deep water in the vicinity of Wickets Island to the town wharf at Onset and enlargement of the 15-foot turning basin at the town wharf, and an 8-foot anchorage basin contiguous thereto, author- ized by the River and Harbor 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, ex- cept 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 Channel) 700 feet. On June 30, 1950, the controlling depths at mean low water for this project were; Canal in land cut, 30 feet: mooring basin, north side, easterly end, 19.3 feet; Hog Island Channel, 30 feet; Cleveland Ledge Channel, 32 feet; mooring basin, south side, westerly end, 21.3 feet. At the time it was last surveyed (1946) the controlling depth in the Onset Channel was 16.5 feet. The total costs from regular funds have been $29,197,077.74, of which $20,437,653.42 (including the purchase price of $11,500,- 000) was for new work and $8,759,424.32 was for maintenance, including $3,615,101.80 for operation and care of the canal. The total expenditures have been $29,102,270.47. 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 Ap- propriation funds have been $4,849,739.57 for new work. 68 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 The total costs, all funds, have been $41,760,424.50, of which $31,425,550.29 (including the purchase price of $11,500,000) was for new work and $10,334.874.21 was for maintenance. The total expenditures have been $41,748,522.05. This includes the sum of $1,658,354.71 expended between March 31, 1928, and June 30, 1935, on the operation and care of the works of improvement under the provision of the permanent indefinite appropriation for such purpose. Proposed operations.-Funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $94,807.27, minus accounts payable of $11,902.45, plus an allotment of $535,000 amounting to a total of $617,904.82, will be applied as follows: Maintenance: Clean and paint Buzzards Bay railroad bridge, by contract, September-October, 1950 ................... ......... $23,800.00 Dredging by United States seagoing hopper dredge, Lyman (July 1-August 31, 1950)....... .. ..... ........... 126,100.00 Drilling and blasting boulders, by hired labor (July 1, 1950- June 30, 1951) ........................................ 1,474.00 Repair and seal coat service roads, by contract (July 1, 1950-June 30, 1951) .. . . .. .. . . . 50,793.00 Maintenance of bridges, light, power and signal systems, dolphins, service roads, dikes and revetment, by hired labor (July 1, 1950-June 30, 1951) . . 105,149.82 Real estate activities, by hired labor (July 1, 1950-June 30, 1951) ... ... . . . 2,500.00 Channel work, by hired labor (July 1, 1950-June 30, 1951) 28,088.00 Total maintenance. .............. 337,904.82 Operation and care of canal: Operation of canal, bridges, etc. .232,730.00 Ordinary repairs. ............ 47,270.00 Total operation and care . . .. 280,000.00 Grand total ........... ............................... 617,904.82 The sum of $610,000 can be profitably expended for the follow- ing schedule of work during the fiscal year 1952. Maintenance: Dredging by United States seagoing hopper dredge Lyman (July 1, 1951-Sept. 15, 1952). . ......... ..... ..... 140,000 Maintenance of bridges, light, power and signal systems, serv- ice roads, dikes, dolphins and revetment, by hired labor (July 1, 1951-June 30, 1952).. . . .. . . . ... 123,000 Channel work, by hired labor (July 1, 1951-June 30, 1952). 30,000 Real estate activities, by hired labor (July 1, 1951-June 30, 1952 ) .. ... .. . . .. . . ................... ... ..... . . . . 2,500 Drilling and blasting boulders, by hired labor (July 1, 1951- June 30, 1952).................................. 5,000 Repairs to revetment on canal banks, by hired labor, (July 1, 1951-June 30, 1952)....................... .. 16,500 Replace emergency power unit, Buzzards Bay Railroad Bridge (July 1, 1951-June 30, 1952) .. 33,000 Total maintenance 350,000 RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 69 Operation and care of canal: Operation of canal, bridges, etc........................ 230,000 Ordinary repairs... ................................. 30,000 Total operation and care............................ 260,000 Grand total ....................................... 610,000 The amount of $625,000, which can be profitably used for maintenance, exceeds the average annual expenditures for the past 5 years due to increased labor and material costs and to the necessity for maintenance work which has been deferred for several years due to lack of funds. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: ---------------------------------------- Appropriated-...-----------..........--............... $31, 425, 550. 29 Cost........---------....................------------...-----------------------... --------------... 31,425, 550.29 Expenditures.........----------------------............-----...---.......---..............--------------..------------- 31, 425, 550.29 Maintenance: Appropriated ...--$590,000.00 $35, 000.00 $387, 700.00 $512,000.00 $478,000.00 10, 417, 779.03 Cost----- -- ---- 496, 213.79 451,154. 69 395, 487.14 501, 656. 95 436,163. 33 10, 334, 874.21 Expenditures - -_. 481,176. 63 469, 714.38 401, 977. 73 506, 819.41 433, 282.84 10, 322, 971.76 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project............ .$109,500 24. 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 Govern- ment dredge, which is to assist the natural agencies in obtaining such depth and width as may be found practicable, but not ex- ceeding 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 of 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 expendi- ture authorized for experimental work was $250,000, and later the operation of a dredge was authorized at an estimated annual cost of $200,000. The estimated cost, revised in 1928, of providing a channel of suitable dimensions was $1,100,000 for new work. The latest approved (1950) estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $60,000. 70 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 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. Local cooperation.-None required. Terminal facilities.-None. Operations and results during the fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1925. The depths previously secured over the northern tongue of the Stone Horse Shoals 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 existing commerce. The costs and expenditures under the existing project have been $1,083,504.41 for new work, and $732,405.15 for maintenance, a total of $1,815,909.56. Proposed operations. No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost"and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated----...---......--...-.---- ----------- ----------------------------- $1,083,504.41 Cost...---------------------------------------------------.. .. ------ 1,083,504.41 Expenditures ----.. ... .. .. 1, 083, 504.41 ..----------------------------------------------------- Maintenance: Appropriated-...-------------- $2,020 --------------- $1, 666. 69 ...-------------- 732, 405.15 Cost.....----------... 2, 020 -------------- ------ 1, 666. 69 ...........-------------- 732, 405.15 Expenditures---.. ------------- 2,020 -------------- 1, 666. 69 --------------- 732,405. 15 25. CHATHAM (STAGE) HARBOR, MASS. Location.-At the northeastern corner of Nantucket Sound, about 16 miles east of Hyannis Harbor, Mass., and 66 miles south of Provincetown Harbor at the northern extremity of Cape Cod. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1209). Previous project.-Adopted by the River and Harbor Act of September 19, 1890. For further details see page 73, Annual Re- port for 1942. Existing proj]ect.-This provides for an entrance channel 10 feet deep at mean low water and 150 feet wide from Chatham Roads into the upper harbor. The mean and spring tidal ranges RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 71 are 3.8 and 4.6 feet, respectively. The estimates of cost, approved in 1950 are $117,500 for new work exclusive of $43,500 to be con- tributed by local interests and exclusive of amounts expended under the previous project; and $6,000 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. 456, 77th 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 contribute one-half the estimated first cost, but not to exceed $43,500, and furnish assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that they will provide free of cost to the United States suitable areas for spoil disposal for the initial work and subsequent maintenance when and as required and hold the United States free from claims for damages resulting from the improvement. It is expected that these requirements will be met. Terminal facilities.-Thereare two commercial wharves on the north side of the inner harbor open to public use subject to the owners' convenience. Facilities are adequate for existing com- merce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-A condition survey of the channel and harbor, by hired labor, was made during the fiscal year at a : cost of $967.83, all for maintenance. This work was done under previous project. The expenditures were $967.83, all for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work on the existing project has not begun. The controlling depths are 6 feet in the existing channel, 100 feet wide around Harding Beach to Stage Harbor (1944 and 1950) ; and 2 feet in the existing project channel. The costs and expenditures under the. previous project have been $51,227.94, of which $7,888.95 was for new work, and $43,338.99 was fr.maintenance. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary .Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, .including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated----- ..----------- ---------- -------------------------- - --- $7,888.95 Cost------------------ ---------------------------- -7,888.95 ------------ Expenditures.... .-------------------------------------- - 7,888.95 Maintenance: Appropriated---.... ------------ --- ---- -------------------------- $967. 83 43,338.99 SCost . ----------------------------- 967.83 43,338.99 Expenditures ..---------- ---------------------------------------- 967. 83 43,338.99 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ............ $117,500 72 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 26. 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 geo- graphical center of the sound. They are about 17 miles east from Vineyard Haven on the island of Marthas Vineyard and about 15 miles northwest from Nantucket Harbor. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1209.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 4,000 feet wide and 30 feet deep at mean low water between Half Moon Shoal and Cross Rip Shoal, about 1.7 miles. The mean tidal range is about 2 feet and the maximum range, due to the combined effect of wind and other causes, is 3 feet or more. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1928, was $27,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of main- tenance is $8,000. 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 com- pleted 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 work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 39, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated----.. ---....--......------------ ----------------------------------------- $24,200.13 Cost ------------- --------------------------------------------------- 24, 200.13 Expenditures----...........-----------------. ----------- ---------------------------- 24, 200.13 Maintenance: Appropriated ....- - ------------ -------------- -------------- ------------- 41,354.56 Cost---------------------- - - - -- 41,354.56 Expenditures.----.------.... ------ ---- ---------------------------------------- 41,354.56 27. HYANNIS HARBOR, MASS. Location.-On the south shore of Cape Cod about 16 miles west of Chatham, Mass., and 20 miles northeast of Vineyard Haven, Mass. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1209.) Existing project.-This provides for a. stone breakwater 1,170 feet long, lying about 0.7 mile off shore, for dredging to a depth of 15.5 feet in the protected area behind the breakwater; for a channel 12 feet deep with widths of 150 and 100 feet in the outer and inner harbors, respectively, for an anchorage area 12 feet RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 73 deep and about 5 acres in area adjacent to the inner harbor channel north of Harbor Bluff; and for a riprap jetty 1,000 feet long extending south from Dunbar Point. All depths refer to mean low water. The mean and spring tidal ranges in the outer harbor are 3.1 and 3.7 feet, respectively. The estimated cost, approved in 1950, is $380,000 for new work, exclusive of $62,500 to be contributed by local interests and $2,000 annually for main- tenance. The project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 2, 1827 Breakwater _...-_-._ . .. _... _..-- . .. S. Doc. 32, 18th Cong., 2d sess. July 11, 1871 Present dimensions of breakwater-..............- - H. Doc. 63, 41st Cong., 2d sess. Aug. 5, 1886 Dredging behind breakwater- - -H. Ex. Doc. 96, 48th Cong., 2d sess. Mar. 2, 1945 Channel, anchorage and jetty _ .......... H. Doc. 98, 77th Cong., 1st sess. (Contains latest published maps) Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1945, authorized the channel, anchorage, and jetty subject to the conditions that local interests furnish free of cost to the United States easements required for the construction of the jetty and suitable spoil disposal areas for new work and subse- quent maintenance when and as required, hold and save the United States free from claims for damages resulting from the improvement and contribute one-half the estimated cost of im- provement, but not to exceed $62,500. It is expected that these requirements will be met. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts and local interests have expended nearly $235,000 in extending the breakwater to shore and in dredging channels in the outer and inner harbors. Terminal facilities.-There are two town wharves in the inner harbor. One has a bulkheaded frontage of about 800 feet. Other private landings are available. Facilities are adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during the fiscal year.-Repairs to breakwater were commenced June 1, 1950, and were in progress at the end of the fiscal year. During the period 1,100 tons of stone were placed at a cost of $9,987.36, all for maintenance. The expenditures were $1,321.40. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is about 52 percent completed. The breakwater was completed in 1882, and the dredging behind the breakwater in 1906. To complete the project requires dredging of the channel and inner harbor anchor- age and construction of the jetty. The controlling depths at mean low water in 1940 were about 6 feet in the entrance channel, 8 feet in inner channel, 6 feet in the anchorage basin, and 12 to 16 feet in the protected area behind the breakwater. The costs have been $197,382.58 for new work and $37,055.14 for maintenance, a total of $234,437.72. The expenditures have been $197,382.58 for new work and $28,389.18 for maintenance, a total of $225,771.76. Proposed operations.-Funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year amounting to $28,678.60, plus accounts receivable of 74 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19 5 0 $79.04, minus accounts payable of $8,745.00, leaving a balance of $20,012.64, will be applied to completion of repairs to break- water, by contract. No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950. including Fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated--. . -------------- --------------_ .... $197, 382. 58 Cost ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197, 382. 58 Expenditures- ...----------------------------------------------.------------- 197, 382.58 Maintenance: Appropriated -..... . . . ------- $30, 000.00 57,067.78 ---------- ------------ - Cost.... .- - - 9, 987.36 37, 055.14 Expenditures . -. . - -1, - ...... 321.40 28, 389. 18 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ............ $182,500 28. 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 Survey Chart No. 1210.) Existing project.-This provides for an entrance channel 10 feet deep and 80 feet wide between the jetties to and including an anchorage 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 distance of about 1.1 miles from the entrance, and for maintenance of the existing 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 estimate of cost, approved in 1950, is $72,700 for new work, exclusive of $12,500 to be contributed by local interests, and $4,000 annually for maintenance, approved in 1950. 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 improvement, place the entrance jetties in a condition of repair satisfactory to the Secretary of War, and contribute 25 percent of the initial cost, but not to exceed $12,500. Fully complied with. Cash contribution of $12,500 was received on February 23, 1950. Assurances were approved by Chief of Engineers March 29, 1950. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 75 The Commonwealth of Massachusetts and local interests have expended over $202,000 for improvements 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 land- ings are available. Facilities are adequate for existing commerce. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Improvement dredg- ing in the entrance channel, by contract, was commenced June 6, 1950, and was in progress at the end of fiscal year. During the period, 91,240 cubic yards of sand and some boulders and riprap were removed at a cost of $43,973.85. The expenditures were $5,541.16. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work on the existing project is 50 percent complete. The controlling depths at mean low water in 1949 were 4.7 feet in entrance channel to the 10-foot anchor- age, thence +2.4 feet in channel to Menemsha Pond, and 2.3 feet in 10-foot and 6-foot anchorages. The total costs have been $43,973.85, all for new work. The total expenditures have been $5,541.16, all for new work. Proposed operations.-New work funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year amounting to $79,658.84, including $12,500 con- tributed by local interests, plus accounts receivable of $183.09, minus accounts payable of $38,615.78, leaving a balance of $41,- 226.15, will be applied to the completion of the project, by con- tract. No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary U. S. FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated- ... .............. $72,700.00 $72,700.00 Cost.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43, 973.85 43, 973. 85 Expenditures.... - ----------- 5,541.16 5, 541.16 Maintenance: Appropriated ..--------------------------- ---- -------------- Cost...----------- -- - - -. Expenditures----..--------------------- -- - - .- -- - - - - ---- - -------------- - ----- --- ------. --- - - Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950...... $18,309.75 76 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated -------------------------------------------------- ..... $12, 500 $12, 500 Cost...------------------------------- Expenditures....----..----.------------------------------------- Maintenance: Appropriated.------------------------- C ost,............ .... Cosnturs..........................-- ------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------- .......................................................... Expenditures-.- 29. MATTAPOISETT HARBOR, MASS. Location.-This harbor is located in the southeastern part of Massachusetts on the west shore of Buzzards Bay. It is 6 miles east of New Bedford-Fairhaven Harbor and about 7 miles south- west of the western entrance to the Cape Cod Canal. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 249 and 1210.) Existing project.-This provides for an entrance channel 8 feet deep at mean low water and 100 feet wide into the anchorage basin at the head of the harbor, and for deepening an area of about 1.3 acres in the basin to a depth of 6 feet at mean low water. The mean tidal range is 3.9 feet and the spring range is 4.9 feet. The estimate of cost of new work, approved 1950, is $33,000. The latest estimate of cost for annual maintenance, approved 1950, is $1,500. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950. The latest published map is contained in the project document (H. Doc. 664, 80th Cong., 2d sess.). Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950, provides that local interests contribute in cash 50 percent of the construction cost, but not to exceed $33,000; provide, free of cost to the United States, all lands, easements, rights-of-way, and suitable spoil disposal areas for the initial work and for subsequent maintenance, when and as required; furnish assur- ances that they will construct at their own expense facilities suitable for landing and mooring purposes of a design satisfac- tory to the Chief of Engineers, and open to all on equal and reasonable 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 four publicly owned piers and several private small boat piers in the harbor. The four piers owned by the town of Mattapoisett are solid fill structures and are open free of charge to the public. The private piers are tim- ber and pile and are not open to the public. Two of the public piers are not in use. There are no railroad connections to any of RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 77 the piers. More pier facilities will be added by local interests upon completion of the project. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been done on the existing project. The controlling depth is +3.0 feet in the chan- nel and basin. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. 30. NEW BEDFORD AND FAIRHAVEN HARBOR, MASS. Location.-New Bedford Harbor is, a tidal estuary on the west- ern side of Buzzards Bay, about 27 miles northwesterly from the harbor at Vineyard Haven, Mass., and about 37 miles to the east- ward of Point Judith Harbor, R. I. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 252.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of July 4, 1836, March 3, 1875, and August 11, 1888. For further details see page 1748, Annual Report for 1915, and page 101, Annual Re- port for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 30 feet deep and 350 feet wide from deep water in Buzzards Bay to a point just above the New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge, nearly 5 miles, with increased widths for anchorage and maneuvering purposes in the area northwest of Palmer Island and above the bridge; a channel 25 feet deep between harbor lines along the New Bedford wharf front near the bridge, about 0.2 mile; a channel 100 feet wide and 18 feet deep from the 30-foot area north of Fish Island to Belleville, a distance of about 2 miles, with a turning basin at the upper end 300 feet wide; dredging the area west of a line 50 feet channelward of the Fairhaven Harbor line to a depth of 15 feet over widths of 150 to 400 feet from Pierce & Kilburn wharf to the Old South wharf, and thence 10 feet deep and 150 feet wide to a point 1,000 feet south of the old causeway pier, about 0.7 mile; and for the maintenance of the 25-foot anchorage area east of the channel and north of Palmer Island. The plane of reference is mean low water, the mean range of the tide being 3.7 feet and the maximum range, due to the combined effect of wind and other causes, 7 feet or more. The estimated cost for new work, revised in 1942, is $1,800,000, including $20,385 contributed by local interests but exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1950) ap- proved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $35,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: 939127-51-vol. 1-----6 78 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 2, 1907 The 25-foot anchorage area north of Palmer Island_ H. Doc. 271, 59th Cong., 2d sess. Mar. 3, 1909 Extension of the 25-foot channel along the New Bed- Specified in act. ford wharf front near the bridge. July 25, 1912 The 18-foot channel in Acushnet River to Belleville__ H. Doc. 442, 62d Cong., 2d sess.1 July 3, 1930 The 30-foot channel, anchorage, and maneuvering H. Doc. 348, 71st Cong., 2d sess. area (channel limited to width of 350 feet). Aug. 30, 19352 Present project dimensions of the anchorage area Rivers and Harbors Committee northwest of Palmer Island and maintenance of Doc. 16, 74th Cong., 1st sess.1 the 25-foot anchorage. Elimination from the project of the prior authoriza- tion for enlarging and deepening the maneuvering area 30 feet deep east of the harbor channel. Aug. 26, 1937 The 15-foot and 10-foot channel along the Fairhaven Rivers and Harbors Committee 1 wharf front. Doc. 25, 75th Cong., 1st sess. 1Contain latest published maps. 2 Also Emergency Relief Act, May 28, 1935. Local cooperation.-TheRiver and Harbor Act of July 25, 1912, imposed the condition that local interests construct a new bridge at Coggeshall Street with a draw opening of at least 100 feet and build a substantial wharf upon the city property at Belleville, the name given to the northern part of the city. These conditions have not been met, and there is no present prospect of their being com- plied with. The condition imposed by the River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937, was fully complied with. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts expended approximately $120,000 in dredging a channel 25 feet deep and 100 feet wide from Fish Island nearly to Coggeshall Street Bridge. Terminal facilities.-There are 31 wharves in the harbor with a total berthing space of about 19,000 feet. Twenty-four of these wharves are active, seven are inactive and in poor condition. Their construction consists mainly of open pile and timber piers ex- tending from solid-filled stone or timber bulkheads. Seven are publicly owned, one by the United States Government at Fort Rodman, two by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, three by the city of New Bedford, and one by the town of Fairhaven. Five of the wharves have railroad connections and seven have mechanical handling facilities. These facilities are considered adequate for the present needs of commerce. For a further description of ter- minal facilities see Port and Terminal Facilities of Southern New England, 1941. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 95-percent complete. The controlling depths at mean low water were as follows: 30 feet in the entrance channel to Palmer Island Light except for minor shoals (November 1945), thence 29 feet to the New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge (July and December 1944); 30 feet in the turning basin above the bridge, except a shoal 25 feet in the southwest corner (December 1944) ; 30 feet in the west maneuvering area except for minor shoals to 29 feet (July 1944) ; 25 feet in the 25-foot anchorage (July 1944) ; in the Fairhaven waterfront channel 15 feet in the 15-foot portion and 10 feet in the 10-foot portion except for a small 9-foot shoal at the head of the channel (March 1944) ; 20 feet in 25-foot New Bedford waterfront channel (1938) ; in the Acushnet River, about RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 79 23 feet to a point about 1,200 feet below Coggeshall Street Bridge (May 1928); and thence 7 feet to Belleville (1905). The head of navigation is about 7 miles north of the entrance, opposite Sconti- cut Point. To complete the project requires the dredging of the 18-foot Acushnet River channel to Belleville. The costs and expenditures from regular funds under the exist- ing project have been $1,459,653.66 for new work and $462,603.27 for maintenance, a total of $1,922,256.93. The costs and expendi- tures from Emergency Relief funds have been $227,264.49 for new work. The total costs and expenditures United States funds, were $1,686,918.15 for new work and $462,603.27 for maintenance, a total of $2,149,521.42. In addition, the sum of $20,400 was ex- pended for new work from contributed funds. Proposed operations.-Funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year in the amount of $37,200 will be applied toward main- tenance dredging by U. S. hopper dredge during fiscal year 1951 to restore the project depth in the entrance channel. The sum of $100,000 can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1952 for maintenance work, by U. S. hopper dredge, to com- plete restoration of the project depth in the entrance channel and for necessary surveys. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 to1946 prior New work: Appropriated . ..-------------- -------------- -------------------------- 11,857, 618.15 Cost... ...----------. ---------------------------- . . 11, 857, 618.15 Expenditures - --... ---------------- -.... 11,857, 618.15 Maintenance: Appropriated. __ $7,052. 68 ------- --------------.-------------- $37,200.00 499, 803.27 Cost.....------------ 37, 052.68 -- - ...-. ------------------------------------------ 462, 603.27 Expenditures -_ 37,052. 68 --- ------------------------------------------ ...-- . 462, 603.27 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project............ $93,000 'In addition, $20, 400 has been expended from contributed funds for new work. 31. CUTTYHUNK HARBOR, MASS. Location.-At the eastern end of Cuttyhunk Island, at the west- ern entrance to Buzzards Bay, about 14 miles south of New Bed- ford 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 in Cuttyhunk Pond, about 3,500 feet; and 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 1950 are $65,000 for new work exclusive of $11,643.37 contributed by local inter- ests, and $8,000 annually for maintenance. 80 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 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.-Fully complied with. Spoil disposal areas for maintenance will be furnished when required. Terminal facilities.-Two town wharves of timber and pile construction, having total berthing space of 400 feet are open to public use. No mechanical handling facilities are available. Fa- cilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during the fiscal year.-Maintenance dredging, by contract, in the entrance channel to Cuttyhunk Pond was commenced July 16, 1949. On September 14, 1949, contrac- tor's right to proceed was terminated due to unsatisfactory prog- ress. During the period, 1,446 cubic yards of material were removed. Dredging under new contract was commenced Novem- ber 14, 1949, and completed December 23, 1949. During the period, 31,144 cubic yards of material were removed at cost of $49,048.35. Construction of the initial unit of the barrier beach protection was, commenced Augst 17, 1949, and completed November 3, 1949. During the period 10 car floats were installed in place, and 74,800 cubic yards of fill was pumped in to form a dike at a cost of $172,102.10. An examination of the shore-protection barrier was completed, by hired labor, at a cost of $799.33. Total costs were $221,949.78, all for maintenance. The expenditures were $221,- 935.55, all for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was com- pleted in 1939. The controlling depths at mean low water were +9.8 feet in the entrance channel (March 1950) ; 10 feet through the harbor (1939) ; and 10 feet except for minor shoals to 9 feet in the 10-foot anchorage (1947). The north jetty is in poor condi- tion. The costs from regular funds have been $27,167.86 for new work and $259,699.81 for maintenance, a total of $286,867.67. The expenditures have been $286,867.67. The costs and expendi- tures from contributed funds were $11,643.37 for new work. The total costs, all funds, were $38,811.23 for new work and $259,- 699.81 for maintenance, a total of $298,511.04. The total expendi- tures, all funds, were $298,511.04. Proposed operations.-Fundsunexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $16,739.77, plus an anticipated allotment of $69,418.75 during fiscal year 1951, plus an expected contribution of $50,000 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, a total of $136,158.52, will be expended for completion of the barrier toward Canapitsit Island protecting the outer entrance channel. No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 81 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated----.......... ------------ . ------------------------------------------ 1$27,167. 86 Cost-.................------------...-----------------------....------------- -------------- 127,167.86 Expenditures----....-. .... ------------------------------------------------------ . .. 127,167.86 Maintenance: Appropriated- .- ..------ -------- $785. 71 $18,026.47 $62,166.90 $177, 800.00 276, 439. 58 Cost......------------------------........ 785. 71 18, 026.47 1, 277.35 221,949. 78 259, 699.81 Expenditures---------.... -..----.. -- 785.71 18, 026.47 1, 291.58 221,935.55 259, 699.81 'In addition $11,643.37 has been expended from contributed funds for new work. 32. FALL RIVER HARBOR, MASS. Location.-Situated at the mouth of Tauton 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 400 feet wide adjacent to the waterfront from deep water west of Common 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 a chan- nel 30 feet deep and generally 300 feet wide extending about 1 mile below Slades Ferry Bridge, 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 of new work, approved in 1950, is $2,929,- 800 exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1950) estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $30,000. 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 and the H. Doc. 158, 71st Cong., 2d sess. maintenance of the 25-foot anchorage. July 24, 1946 35-foot channel and turning basin.... H. Doc. 628, 79th Cong., 2d sess. ..---------------- (Contains latest published map.) 82 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 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 construction of the project, and suitable spoil-disposal areas for the initial work and subsequent maintenance as and when re- quired. Fully complied with. Assurances furnished by city of Fall River and town of Tiverton were approved November 2, 1948, by the Assistant Secretary of the Army. Terminal facilities.-There are 25 wharves and piers in Fall River Harbor, of which 17 are active and in good condition, 7 are inactive and in poor condition, and 1 is undergoing reconstruction. Two of the wharves are publicly owned. One, owned by the city of Fall River, is used as a landing for excursion boats, and the other, a former steamship terminus, is now under reconstruction by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It will be a large, mod- ern, deep-water terminal for the receipt and shipment of general cargo. The wharves are generally open pile and timber piers ex- tending from solid-filled stone bulkheadis. Three have railroad connections and eleven have mechanical handling facilities. The facilities are considered adequate for the existing needs of general commerce. For a further description of terminal facilities see Port and Terminal Facilities of Southern New England, 1941. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Improvement dredg- ing, by contract, of the 35-foot channel from deep water in Mount Hope Bay to Tiverton Lower Pool and along wharves in Tiverton was carried on. Dredging was commenced on July 18, 1949, and completed on December 22, 1949. During the period, 1,777,964 cubic yards of gravel, sand, and mud were removed at a cost of $691,286.83, all for new work. Improvement dredging of 35-foot channel from Tiverton oil wharves to Massachusetts State line and from Globe Wharf to Shell and Montaup wharves was carried on under a continuing contract. The dredging was commenced on April 25, 1950, and was in progress at the end of the fiscal year. During the period, 1,726,050 cubic yards of sand, mud, silt and clay were removed at a cost of $713,687.97. A sweeping survey of Tiverton channel was made, by hired labor, at a cost of $4,543.42. Preliminary work, by hired labor, in connection with main- tenance dredging of the 30-foot outer entrance channel was car- ried on at a cost of $71.39. The total costs were $1,409,589.61, of which $1,409,518.22 was for new work and $71.39 was for maintenance. The expenditures were $1,250,246.57.. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is about 59 percent complete. The controlling depths at mean low water were as follows: 30 feet (nearly) in the present 30-foot channel 400 feet wide through Mount Hope Bay and Fall River Harbor to wharves above bridges (1945) ; 11 to 32 feet in 35-foot turning basin (1949) ; 35 feet in the 35-foot channel to the Gulf Oil Co. wharf, with the exception of boulder areas in the vicinity of RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION : 83 Common Fence Point and the Bay Oil Co. wharf where the con- trolling depths are 32.6 and 30.5. feet, respectively (1950); 19 feet in the 25-foot anchorage (1942) ; and 20 feet on Hog Island Shoal at west edge of channel (1940). To complete the project requires removal of ledge rock at Hog Island Shoal, and com- pletion of the dredging of the 35-foot channel and turning basin. The costs under the existing project have been $1,877,834.28 for new work, and $266,747.95 for maintenance, total of $2,144.582.23, including $2,859.87 for maintenance dredging at the Firestone Wharf under section 3 of the River and Harbor Act of October 17, 1940. The expenditures have been $1,984,704.98. Proposed operations.-New work funds unexpended at end of fiscal year in amount of $284,827.22, plus accounts receivable of $660.75, less accounts payable of $160,530.11, plus an anticipated allotment of $250,000 during fiscal year 1951, making a total of $374,957.86, will be expended toward improvement dredging, by continuing contract of the 35-foot entrance channel from Tiverton oil wharves to Massachusetts State line, and in dredging portions of 35-foot channel turning basin above Globe Wharf to Shell and Montaup wharves. Maintenance funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year in amount of $38,936.50, plus accounts receivable of $2.75, less ac- counts payable of $10.64, leaving a balance of $38,928.61, will be applied toward maintenance dredging of the 30-foot outer en- trance channel, by U. S. hopper dredge during the fiscal year. An additional $600,000 in new work funds is needed to be ap- propriated for the fiscal year 1952, for continuing dredging of the channel extending southwesterly from the Fall River turning basin to Globe Wharf, and the connecting channel from Globe Wharf to Tiverton Channel. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- - --- - -fiscal - years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated.... ....--------- ------------ -------------- $750,000.00 $800,000.00 $2,332,996.30 Cost--...---.............------------.......------------. --------------. 15, 523.92 1, 409, 518. 22 2, 208, 038.44 Expenditures........................-----------...------------.--------------. 14,989.71 1, 250,183.07 2,048,169.08 Maintenance: Appropriated. _ ---$5, 786.47 ......-------... --------------... -------------- 39, 000.00 387, 086. 87 Cost..........------------ 24, 213.53 ...-----------.--------------.......-------------- 71.39 348,158.26 Expenditures.... - 24, 213.53 .....----------- -------------- -------------- 63.50 348,150. 37 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950...................... $18,926.24 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ........ 250,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ........ 268,926.24 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ......................... 677,000.00 33. NEWPORT HARBOR, R. I. Location.-On the east side of the main entrance to Narragan- sett Bay, between Goat Island and the city of Newport. It is about 84 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 12 miles northeast of Point Judith Harbor. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 236.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of March 3, 1873, March 3, 1881, July 5, 1884, July 13, 1892, and August 18, 1894. For further details see page 1751 of Annual Report for 1915 and page 109 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for a channel generally 300 feet wide and 21 feet deep around both ends and along the east side of Goat Island, about 11/4 miles; the maintenance of those portions of a channel 750 feet wide and 18 feet deep along the south and east sides of Goat Island lying outside of the 21-foot channel; an anchorage 18 feet deep south and east of the 18-foot channel, about 95 acres; an anchorage 13 feet deep south of the 18-foot anchorage, and east of the city stone pier, about 41 acres; and for the removal of Nourmahal Rock, in Brentons Cove, to 18-foot depth. The reference plane is mean low water, the mean tidal range being 3.5 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1937, was $482,900, exclusive of amounts expended under previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $1,500. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 2, 1907 The 18-foot channel along the south and east sides of H. Doc. 121, 58th Cong., 2d sess. Goat Island May 27, 1908 The 13-foot anchorage and the removal of Nourma- H. Doe. 438, 59th Cong., 2d sess. hal Rock. June 25, 1910 The 18-foot anchorage and increased width of the 18- H. Doc. 610, 61st Cong., 2d sess. foot channel south of Goat Island. Aug. 26, 1937 The 21-foot channel around the ends and east side of Rivers and Harbors Committee Goat Island. Doc. 36, 75th Cong., 1st sess. (Contains latest published map.). Local cooperation.-None required. Terminal facilities.-There are 29 wharves and piers in use or in usable condition, having a total available berthage of about 15,100 feet and accommodations for two ferryboats, adjacent to the harbor area. Two of the facilities are owned by the city and four by the Government. One commercial wharf is open to public use. No commercial wharves but three of the Government wharves have rail connections. One yacht pier and the city-owned Ann Street pier are open to public use. The facilities are con- sidered adequate for existing commerce. (For further details see Port and Terminal Facilities at the Ports of Southern New Eng- land-1941.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1940. The controlling depths at mean low water, as determined in April 1942, were as follows: 21-foot channel, about 20 feet; 18-foot channel, 18 feet, except for small shoals to 17 feet along east edge; 18-foot anchorage, 17 feet; and 13-foot anchor- age, 12 feet. The costs and expenditures under the existing proj- RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 85 ect have been $498,828.20 for new work and $26,962.08 for main- tenance, a total of $525,790.28. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated...---- ----------------------- ------ ----------------- $733, 523.91 Cost-................................................................................- Expenditures ..------------- 733, 523.91 733, 523.91 Expenditures-------- -------------- ----------------------------- 73 2.9 Maintenance: Appropriated _ ----------------------------------------------- -36,962.08 Cost.....6------------ ----------------------- --- - 962.08 36, ,-------------- E xpenditures .. . .. . .. . . . . .. . .. . . -... .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . 36, 962.08 34. PROVIDENCE RIVER AND HARBOR, R. I. Location.-ProvidenceRiver is formed at the city of Providence by the junction of the 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 Au- gust 30, 1852; March 2, 1867; March 3, 1873; June 18, 1878; Au- gust 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 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, approved in 1950, is $2,322,200, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of main- tenance is $65,000. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937 (H. Doc. 179, 75th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. In addition to ex- tensive 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 86 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 condition), including 1 owned by the State and 5 by the city adja- cent to the harbor area, Providence River below Crawford Street, and Seekonk River below Red Bridge. The total available berth- ing space is 19,170 feet. The municipal wharf at Field Point and the State pier are open to general public use for commercial purposes. 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 1 mile below Slades Ferry Bridge, for removal of the lower end England-1941.) Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Improvement dredg- ing of the channel widening below Fields Point, by contract, was commenced January 12, 1950, and completed on March 17, 1950. During the period, 501,410 cubic yards of mud were removed at a cost of $210,000 for new work. The expenditures, were $210,000. Maintenance dredging in entrance channel between Sabin Point and Fox Point, by contract, in progress at the beginning of the fiscal year was completed on January 12, 1950. During the period, 1,002,299 cubic yards of mud and silt were removed, amounting to a total of 1,117,207 cubic yards removed under this contract. The costs were $604,513.18 for maintenance. The ex- penditures were $615,582.73. The total costs, all funds, were $814,513.18. The total expendi- tures, all funds, were $825,582.73. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was 100 percent completed in 1949. 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 rang- ing 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: 33 feet in the channel from abreast North Point to Fields Point (1942-48) ; thence generally 35 feet to Fox Point (1949). The costs under the existing project have been $3,248,839.76, of which $2,322,233.67 was for new work and $926,606.09 was for maintenance. The expenditures have been $3,248,839.76, all funds. Proposed operations.-Funds unexpended at the end of fiscal year in the amount of $13,679.17, plus an anticipated allotment of $100,000 during fiscal year 1951, making a total of $113,679.97, will be applied to maintenance dredging, by contract, to restore project depths from Fields Point to Sabin Point. The sum of $100,000 can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1952 for maintenance dredging of the outer channel below Sabin Point, by U. S. hopper dredge. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 87 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - ------ ---- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated.........---------------------------------------------- $210, 000.00 $6,083, 645. 23 Cost--.....--------------------------------------------------210,000.00 6,083, 645. 23 Expenditures ..----------------------------------------------- 210, 000.00 6,083, 645.23 Maintenance: Appropriated... -11,050.13 $200, 000. 00 $531, 894.08 -30, 543. 70 1, 590, 421.53 Cost..........------------. 50, 584.63 $114.72 4, 881.80 78, 503.24 604, 513.18 1, 576, 742.36 Expenditures -.- 43, 707.81 5, 716. 21 6,137. 61 67, 456. 21 615, 582. 73 1, 576, 742. 36 35. WICKFORD HARBOR, R. I. Location.-On the west shore of Narragansett Bay about 20 miles south of Providence, R. I. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 236 and 353.) Previous projects.-Adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of March 3, 1873 and June 3, 1896. For further details see page 972, Annual Report for 1873, page 1261, Annual Report for 1900 and page 112, Annual Report for 1943. Existing project.-This provides for two riprap breakwaters at the entrance to the outer harbor, one from Sauga Point about 1,130 feet long and one from Poplar Point about 825 feet long, and for maintenance of the channel 9 feet deep at mean low water, 60 feet wide with enlargements at the bends, up to the wharves at Wickford, completed under a previous project. The mean and spring tidal ranges are 4.1 and 5.1 feet respectively. The esti- mates of cost, approved in 1950 are $117,700 for new work, ex- clusive of $25,000 contributed by local interests and exclusive of amounts expended under previous projects; and $1,000 annually for maintenance. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved July 24, 1946. The latest published map is in the project document (S. Doc. 141, 79th Cong., 2d sess.). Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act approved July 24, 1946, authorized the existing project subject to the condi- tions that local interests contribute $25,000 toward the first cost of the breakwaters, and in addition establish and maintain a suit- able public wharf and hold and save the United States free from damages resulting from the improvement. Fully complied with. Local interests on October 29, 1948, con- tributed $25,000. Assurances were approved by the Office, Chief of Engineers, on November 23, 1948. Local interests have pur- chased a wharf for public use. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Construction of two riprap breakwaters which was in progress at the beginning of the fiscal year was completed on October 14, 1949. During the period, 12,924 long tons of stone were placed. The costs were $55,999.72 and expenditures $71,621.02 for new work. In addition, $25,000 was expended from contributed funds. 88 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19 50 Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1949. The controlling depths, at mean low water, as determined in 1940, were 9 feet through the entrance to Wick- ford Cove to a point about 2,100 feet below the highway bridge, thence 7 feet for a distance of about 1,700 feet, thence 5 feet to the bridge. The costs and expenditures under the existing project have been $117,733.24. In addition, $25,000 was expended from contributed funds, all for new work. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary U. S. FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including _ fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated _._ . _ _.... _ $1(17,000.00 $10, 733.24 $ 134,033.24 Cost... . . . 61, 733.52 55, 999. 72 134, 033.24 Expenditures .... . 46,112. 22 71,621.02 134,033.24 Maintenance: Appropriated... .. .. . ...- Cost - -- Expenditures_- - - - ---...- ------ ---- - ----- - ------ Cost and financial summary CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 39, 1950, including Sfiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated--------------------------------------- $25, 000 $25,000 Cost...--------------------------- - - $25,000 25,000 Expenditures--_-----.---... -__ 25, 000 25, 000 Maintenance: A ppropriated ... . . . . . . . . . . .. ..--- . ---- - - - - . . -* . . . ..- -- -- --. Cost. Expenditures--... ---- -- ----- -- -- - ----- --- -- - ---- - - _- - - 36. HARBOR OF REFUGE AT POINT JUDITH AND POINT JUDITH POND, 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. Point Judith Pond is a shallow salt pond, with a length north and south of about 4 miles, lying in the rear of the sandy beach of the Rhode Island shore, just west of Point Judith, and is connected with Point Judith Harbor by a narrow opening through the sand dunes. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts No. 276 and 1210.) Previous project.-Adopted by the River and Harbor Act of RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 89 March 3, 1905. For further details see page 95 of the Annual Report for 1948. Existing project.-This provides for 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 direction, and lying from 1/ to 11/4 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 breakwater 3,640 feet long, extending to- ward the west arm of the main breakwater, 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 break- waters are of the rubble-mound type, with the crests 8 and 10 feet above mean low water. The project further provides for a channel into Point Judith Pond 15 feet deep and 150 feet wide between the jetties and ex- tending 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 on the east side of the pond extending to a point 100 feet north of the State pier at Galilee; and anchorage basin just inside the entrance 10 feet deep with an area of about 5 acres; sand-arresting structures of sheet piling or other works at the entrance; a channel 6 feet deep and 100 feet wide from the 15-foot west branch to the vicinity of Wakefield with an anchorage basin 6 feet deep and about 5 acres in area at the upper end. The mean and spring tidal ranges are 3.1 and 3.9 feet, respec- tively, in the Harbor of Refuge. The mean tidal range in the pond is about 2.8 feet. The estimates of cost are $2,493,500 for new work, exclusive of an estimated amount of $18,000 to be con- tributed by local interests, approved in 1950, and $32,000 annually for maintenance, approved in 1950. 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 Mar. 25, 1910 2, 1919 The western shore arm... Removing 2 shoals from the harbor area...- - H. Doc. 911, 60th Cong., H. Doc. 2001, 64th Cong., 1st sess. 2d sess. .1 June 30, 1948 Abandons project for Entrance to Point Judith S. Doc. 15, 80th Cong.- 1st sess. Pond 2and authorizes channels and anchorages in lower pond and upper pond. 1 Contains latest published map. 2 For complete description of project for Entrance to Point Judith Pond, R. I., see p. 142 of Annual Report for 1917. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act approved June 30, 1948, authorized the improvement of the entrance channel to Point Judith Pond and the improvements within the pond subject to the conditions that prior to construction of the 6-foot channel and basin, local interests contribute 50 percent of the first cost of these improvements, but not to exceed $30,000; and that no work be undertaken until local interests agree to (a) repair and stabi- 90 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 lize the outer 450 feet of the State bulkhead along the entrance and maintain the bulkhead and State piers, (b) furnish free of cost to the United States all lands, easements, rights-of-way and suitable spoil disposal areas for the new work and subsequent maintenance as and when required and (c) hold and save the United States free from damages due to the improvements. Fully complied with. Assurances approved by Chief of Engineers on March 22, 1950. Cash contribution of $30,000 was received on January 25, 1950. The State of Rhode Island and the town of South Kingstown have expended about $290,000, exclusive of a Federal Public Works Administration grant of $77,000, in dredging an anchor- age basin and channels, extending the stone east jetty, construct- ing sheetpile bulkhead, constructing a pier on each side of the basin, and repairing the east jetty and bulkhead following the hurricane of 1938. Terminal facilities.-There are no terminal facilities on the Harbor of Refuge. Inside the entrance to the pond, the State of Rhode Island owns and operates two public piers, each with about 450 feet of berthing space, one on the east shore at Galilee and the other at Jerusalem, on the west shore. Fish are landed at both piers. The one at Galilee is the mainland terminus of the mail, passenger and freight boat service to Block Island. A number of small private piers, which are used by fishing and pleasure craft, are located on both sides of the basin. The United States Coast Guard has a boathouse and pier at Galilee. None of the piers has mechanical facilities for handling freight. At Wakefield, there is a boat yard amply equipped for servicing and storing small craft up to 5 feet in draft. The Point Judith Yacht Club has some pier facilities at this boat yard. There are no rail connections to any of the piers. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Construction of sand arresting works in Point Judith Pond was commenced April 14, 1950, and was in progress at the end of the fiscal year. During the period, 5,100 short tons of stone were placed at a cost of $19,315.24, all for new work. Preliminary work, by hired labor, in connection with improve- ment dredging of 15-foot channel, 6-foot channel, and 10-foot anchorage, was completed at a cost of $4,461.47. Preliminary work, by hired labor, in connection with repairs to riprap breakwater was completed at a cost of $2,588.75, all for maintenance. The total costs were $26,365.46, of which $23,776.71 was for new work, and $2,588.75 for maintenance. The expenditures were $24,772.18, of which $22,170.90 was for new work and $2,601.28 for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is 96 per- cent completed. The breakwaters were completed in 1914 and dredging of shoals in the protected area was done in 1921. The work remaining to be done includes the entrance channel to the pond, the channels and anchorages in the lower and upper ponds and sand-arresting works. The controlling depths for the Harbor RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 91 of Refuge, as determined in 1939, were as follows: West entrance about 19 feet; east entrance about 22 feet; behind the break- water 18 to 25 feet. Harbor entrance to Point Judith Pond 10 feet (1949) ; and between Point Judith Harbor and Wakefield, 3 feet (1949) ; 0 to 15 feet (1949) in the 10-foot anchorage. The breakwaters are in need of repairs. The total costs have been $3,137,466.94, of which $2,395,244.26 was for new work and $742,222.68 was for maintenance. The total expenditures have been $3,135,873.66, all funds. Conditions in the entrance channel and the channels and an- chorages in the pond are as shown in the latest project document (S. Doc. No. 15, 80th Cong., 1st sess.). Proposed operations.-New work funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year amounting to $133,829.10, plus accounts receiv- able of $21.09 and including $30,000 contributed by local interests, minus accounts payable of $1,626.90, leaving a balance of $162,- 223.29, will be applied toward completion of sand arresting works, in Point Judith Pond, and improvement dredging of 15-foot and 6-foot channels and 10-foot anchorage. Maintenance funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $172,398.72, plus accounts receivable of $12.53, a total of $172,411.25 will be applied toward maintenance of riprap breakwaters, by contract, placing about 13,215 tons of riprap. No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary U. S. FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ------- -Fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: ---------------------------------------- Appropriated ...------............ $126, 000.00 1$2, 509, 467. 55 -------------------------------------------------- Cost--............. 23, 776. 71 12, 407, 244. 26 Expenditures.... ------------------------------------------------ ....... 22,170. 90 12, 405, 638.45 Maintenance: Appropriated-------.... ---------------------------------------- 175, 000.00 914, 633.93 Cost--...-...........-....------------.... --------------------------------------- 2, 588. 75 742, 222. 68 ...............--------------... Expenditures-------------------- -------------- 2, 601.28 742, 235. 21 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950...... $30,922.29 1 Includes $12,000 under project for entrance to Point Judith Pond, now abandoned. 92 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, .U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - - ---..--.-"--- - - -- - - - -- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 .. 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated - Cost-...----- Expenditures. , ..... -- , - ---- .--- - --- ------------ ------ -.-------------- - - - - -- --- - -.. $30,000 - .--.. $30,000 . Maintenance:- Ap p r op r iat e d .-.-.--.. - Cost-..... ------- ------ - - - - - - - - -- --- - _ - -- - - ... - - - - -- - - - - - - Expenditures . . . . . .. . .... - . .. ... ..... . . .... .. . . .. - - ............ Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950........ $30,000 37. 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 south- easterly from Stonington Harbor, Conn. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 276.). Existing project.-This provides for a rubble-mound break- water extending northerly about 1,950 feet from the shore; a similar breakwater about 1,100 feet long, extending northerly and easterly, enclosing, 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 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; a jetty about 140 feet long southeast of main breakwater having a T-head 100 feet across. 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 approved (1950) estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $9,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents July 11, 1870 ------------------------ Annual Report 1868, p. 785, and S. The main breakwater__ Misc. Doe. 81, 40th Cong., 2d sess. Aug. 2, 1882 Repairs to basin walls and cliff protection east of S. Ex. Doc. 26, 47th Cong., 1st sess. harbor. 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 mak- H. Doc. 83, 54th Cong., 1st sess. ing it sandtight. July 25, 1912 Rebuilding the basin walls and present project di- H. Doc. 828, 60th Cong., 1st sess. mensions of the dredged areas. (Contains latest published map.) RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 93 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.). Local cooperation.-None required. Terminal facilities.-The only wharf in the harbor is the steel sheet-pile bulkhead which comprises the southern and eastern limits of the basin. Total docking space amounts to 500 feet. No mechanical handling facilities are available. The wharf is owned by the Town and open to the public. It is considered inadequate for the present general needs of boating in the harbor. There is ample room for the expansion of terminal facilities. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance work on repairs to breakwaters, by contract, was commenced on May 13, 1950, and was in progress at the end of fiscal year. During the period, 8,406 tons of stone were placed at a cost of $81,214.56. The expenditures were $27,459.20. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 94 percent complete. The breakwater and harbor walls were com- pleted 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. To complete the project requires the dredg- ing of the outer harbor area to 15-foot depth. The controlling depths at mean low water are as follows: Entrance channel to head of basin 15 feet for a width of 100 feet (July 1947); 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 harbor walls are in good condition; the breakwaters are undergoing repairs. The costs have been $576,856.47 for new work and $353,395.97 for maintenance, a total of $930.252.44. The expenditures have been $876,497.08, all funds. Proposed operations.-Funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year amounting to $92,540.80, plus accounts receivable of $22.06, minus accounts payable of $53,777.42, a total of $38,- 785.44, will be expended in completion of breakwater repairs in progress at the start of the fiscal year. The sum of $50,000, ex- pected to be allotted in fiscal year 1951, will be expended for maintenance dredging of the entrance channel and basin, by con- tract, in the fall of 1950. No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. a9127-41--vol. 1---4 94 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: A ppropriated .. . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . ----- $576, 856.47 C ost.. . . . . . . ......... _ ..-... . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 576,856.47 Expenditures . . - . -..--... . . ----- --- --- - -- -- 576, 856.47 Maintenance: Appropriated .. -24, 341.90 $34, 600.00 -$5, 442.85- $120, 000.00 392,181.41 Cost-....... -.. 658. 10 3, 887. 41 25, 269. 74 -81, 214. 56 353, 395.97 Expenditures.... 658. 10 3,911.40 25, 245.75 -- 27, 459.20 299, 640.61 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project............ $38,400 38. GREAT SALT POND, BLOCK ISLAND, R. I. Location.-On the west shore of Block Island, about 11 miles southwest by south from Point Judith Harbor, R. I.. and 18 miles southeasterly from Stonington Harbor, Conn. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Chart No. 276.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel from the ocean to the pond 600 feet wide with a central depth of 25 feet for a width of 150 feet; sloping gradually up to a depth of 12 feet in a width of 504 feet; thence up to low-water level with a 1 on 4 bottom slope; for two riprap jetties at the entrance, the northerly one 1,200 feet long, and the southerly one extending 350 feet beyond the 18-foot contour (actual length, 1,691 feet, including 837 feet built by the State) ; stone revetment and sand fences to protect the banks through the original beach; an entrance chan- nel 100 feet wide and 12 feet deep from Great Salt Pond into the inner harbor and a basin of about 1.4 acres in that harbor to the same depth. All depths refer to mean low water. Mean tidal range is 2.8 feet, and the maximum range, due to the combined effect of wind and other causes, is 7 feet or more. The estimates of cost, approved in 1950, are $568,000 for new work, exclusive of $8,000 to be contributed by local interests, and $3,000 annually for maintenance. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 3, 1896 Channel and jetties...--------------------------H. Doc. No. 57, 54th Cong., 1st sess. June 13, 1902 Extending south jetty and dredging-------------- Specified minact. Annual Report for 1900. p. 1276. Mar. 2, 1945 --------------- Channel and basin in inner harbor._ H. Doc. No. 330, 77th Cong., 1st sess. For latest published map see H. Doc. N. 60, 58th Cong., 2d sess., and H. Doc. No. 330, 77th Cong., 1st sess. Recommended modifications of project.-On June 24, 1926, the Chief of Engineers recommended curtailment of the existing RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 95 project by omitting construction of the proposed north jetty (H. Doc. 467, 69th Cong., 1st sess.). Local cooperation.-TheRiver and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1945, authorized improvement of inner harbor subject to the condition that local interests contribute 50 percent of the estimated first cost. but not to exceed $8,000, furnish free of cost to the United States suitably bulkheaded areas for spoil disposal for the initial work and subsequent maintenance, when and as re- quired, and hold and save the United States free from claims for damages resulting from the improvement. These conditions have not been met. The State of Rhode Island and the town of New Shoreham expended $124,975.90 in dredging and protecting the channel into Great Salt Pond. Terminal facilities.-These consist of a wharf with about 600 feet of publicly available berthage and several privately owned and operated small wharves and piers. These facilities are con- sidered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 33 percent completed, The channel, 300 feet wide and 18 feet deep, with a central depth of 25 feet over a width of 150 feet, has been dredged into the pond. The south jetty was completed to its present length of 1,691 feet in 1905. The controlling depths are 24 feet in central 150 feet of outer channel with minor shoals of 21 feet at edge; 11 to 25 feet in 75-foot width east of central 150-foot channel; 0 to 25 feet in 75-foot width west of central 150-foot channel; 10 feet in entrance channel to inner harbor; and 11 to 14 feet in basin except for minor edge shoals. The soundings were taken in 1943 and 1944. The jetty is in fair condi- tion. To complete the project would require the further widening and deepening of the channel, the construction of the north jetty, and dredging of the inner harbor channel and basin. The costs and expenditures have been $189,036.65 for new work and $87,496.50 for maintenance, a total of $276,533.15. Proposed operations.-The sum of $25,000 expected to be allot- ted in fiscal year 1951 will be applied toward maintenance dredg- ing in entrance channel. No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - ---- - . . . - - -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Apprcpriated----.........------------ --------------. ---------------------------- $189,036.65 Cost.........------------ -------- ------------------------------------------ 189,036.65 Expenditures......----- ------------------------------------------------------ 189,036.65 Maintenance: Appropriated--....--.---------------------- $500 $201. 81 -------------- .... 87, 496. 50 Cost... ---------------------------------------------------------------- 87, 496.50 Expenditures---.._ . ..---..- . _------------ 500 201.81-------------- 87,496.50 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project............ $379,000 96 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 39. PAWCATUCK RIVER, R. I. AND CONN. Location.-Formed by the junction of the Wood and Charles Rivers in southwestern Rhode Island, the river flows westerly and southerly 18 miles and enters Little Narragansett Bay about 13 miles east of New London Harbor. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 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 obstruction 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, approved in 1950 is $248,500 for new work, exclusive of $20,000 to be contributed by local interests, and exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects, and $5,000 annually for maintenance. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 3, 1896 Mar. 3, 1905 _ Present channel dimensions----_ _ _ .......... H. Doc. 62, 54th Cong., 1st sess. Removal of obstructions near Watch Hill...-- Specified in act. 1 1 Mar. 2, 1945 Channel, anchorage and jetty at Watch Hill Cove.... H. Doc. 839, 76th Cong., 3d sess. SContain 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 re- quired, and contribute in cash 40 percent of the first cost of the work, but not to exceed $20,000. These requirements have been met. 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. Facilities are adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Improvement dredg- ing, by contract, of 10-foot anchorage extension in Watch Hill RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 97 Cove was commenced September 28, 1949, and was completed December 1, 1949. During the period a total of 28,306 cubic yards of sand, silt, and gravel were removed at a cost of $28,884.57. Funds in the amount of $68,500, originally advanced by the local interests for prosecution of new works, were returned. Of this amount $67,467.65 was reimbursed from United States funds, and the balance of $1,032.35 which was unexpended contributed funds was returned. The costs for new work were $28,884.57. The expenditures for new work were $28,844.59. A condition survey, by hired labor, was completed at a cost of $700.00, all for maintenance. Total costs were $29,584.57 , of which $28,884.57 was for new work, and $700 for maintenance. The total expenditures, regular funds, were $97,012.24, which includes a repayment to local in- terests of contributed funds in the amount of $67,467.65, making a net expenditure of $29,954.59. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 75 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 defi- ciency in depth at the channel edge 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 extension to the anchorage has been constructed. The controlling depths at mean low water were as follows: 9 feet in maintained channel from abreast Rhodes Folly Light through Little Narragansett Bay, and in the Pawcatuck River to abreast Union Street, Westerly, R. I.(1948) ; 10 feet in channel through Little Narragansett Bay to Watch Hill (1949); and 10 feet in major portion of Watch Hill Cove anchorage (1949). To complete the project requires widening of the channel to 200 feet to Avondale, the removal of rock at Pawcatuck Rocks and in the vicinity of Rhodes Folly Beach. The costs under the existing project have been $181,777.34 for new work, and $205,- 846.41 for maintenance, a total of $387,623.75. In addition, $20,000 was contributed for new work by local interests. The ex- penditures have been $387,623.75. In addition, $20,000 was ex- pended from contributed funds. Proposed operations-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. 98 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary U. S. FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950. including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated.... .- ..... ... - - $30, 000.00 1$58, 500. 00 $317,192.07 Cost... .. .- - - -- -90.02 196, 352.22 315, 134.31 Expenditures........ 130. 00 196, 312. 24 315,134.31 Maintenance: Appropriated... $9, 000.00 $40, 000.00 1, 592. 48 700.00 205, 846.41 Cost ..- - 166. 69 $185. 10 4, 309.19 78, 423.18 700.00 205, 846. 41 Expenditures.. 166. 69 185. 10 1, 191.00 81, 541.37 700.00 205, 846.41 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950..................... $2,057.76 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project......................... 64,500.00 1 Funds in amount of $68,500 were originally expended from advanced funds and were reimbursed during the fiscal year 1950 from U. S. Funds. CONTRIBUTED AND ADVANCED FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including 19-- -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated.-. Cost.... - - -- . - -. $88, 500.00 7, 661.96 - - $79, 805.69 -1$68,500.00 -67, 467.65 $20, 000 20,000 Expenditures .... 7, 661.96 79, 805. 69 -67, 437.65 20, 000 Maintenance: A ppropriated-- Cost.. - - . ...- - - --.- --..- -..- -...... - - - - - ---- - - --- --- Expenditures - -- - 'Refund of advanced funds. 40. STONINGTON HARBOR, CONN. Location.-This harbor is situated in the southeast corner of Connecticut, and on the north shore of Fishers Island Sound. It is 9 miles east of the entrance to New London Harbor. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 358 and 1211.) Previous projects.-The original project for Stonington Har- bor was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of May 23, 1828, under which a stone pier, or breakwater, 740 feet long with its top 12 feet wide and about 8.5 feet above mean low water was built on the east side of the inner harbor. The project, as author- ized in 1873 and modified in 1875, 1880, 1894, and 1896, provides for dredging the inner harbor and its approaches to a depth of 12 feet at mean low water and a channel 17 feet deep, 200 feet wide, and about 500 feet long across Noyes Shoal, for two riprap breakwaters, one about 2,000 feet long at the westerly side of the harbor entrance and one extending from the vicinity of Bart- lett Reef to the vicinity of Middle Ground Shoal on the easterly RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 99 side of the harbor, and for a dike or sea wall at Stonington Point. The project was completed in 1897, except that the channel across Noyes Shoal was made 160 feet instead of 200 feet wide. Existing project.-This provides that the existing project (see previous project) be abandoned and in lieu thereof a new project be adopted for the maintenance of the existing outer breakwater and the dredged 12-foot inner harbor; for the dredging of Pen- guin Shoal to a depth of 10 feet below mean low water; and for the dredging of an anchorage area about 7 acres in extent in the northeast corner of the harbor to a depth of 6 feet. The mean tidal range is 2.7 feet, the spring range is 3.2 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, approved 1950, is $44,500. The latest (1950) approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $1,800. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950. The latest published map is contained in the project document (H. Doc. 667, 80th Cong., 2d sess.). Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950, provides that local interests furnish free of cost to the United States all lands, easements, rights-of-way, and spoil-disposal areas for the initial work and subsequent maintenance when and as required; construct adequate public landing facilities in the har- bor open to all on equal terms; contribute 25 percent of the initial cost of dredging the 6-foot anchorage, but not to exceed $5,500; and hold and save the United States free from damages resulting from the improvement. It is expected that these re- quirements will be met. Terminal facilities.-The harbor has a total frontage of 1.5 miles, one-third of which is developed for commercial use. One municipally owned pier, 200 feet long, is open to the public as a landing for recreational craft. Four wharves, providing 2,700 lineal feet of berthing space with depths ranging from 5 to 12 feet, are in active use for receipt of fish and shellfish. Two boat- yards with marine railways, and two engine-repair shops are lo- cated in the harbor. Additional public shore facilities are needed for use of transient recreational craft. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been done on the existing project. To complete the project there remains the dredg- ing of Penguin Shoal and the anchorage area in the northeast corner of the harbor. The controlling depths at mean low water were: 11 feet in the inner harbor (1946) ; 4 to 10 feet in the 10- foot Penguin Shoal area; and 4 to 6 feet in the 6-foot anchorage. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. 100 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ... _196_ fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New York .. _--.... .. Appropriated-....-----------.............__.-_ ._$337,453.83 Cost - .. -------............. . -----.....---- -----.. . 337,453.83 Expenditures-.......-...----------------------------- ..-. __ - 337,453.83 Maintenance: Appropriated_.-------------------------------------------------------45,007.85 Cost- . . . . ..---.------------ -----------.-------------.-------------------------- 45,007.85 Expenditures_ ..-............-.....-.....-...................... ... ............. 45, 007.85 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project............ $44,500 41. NEW LONDON HARBOR, CONN. Locality.-On the north shore of Long Island Sound, at its eastern end and about 14 miles east of the mouth of the Connecti- cut 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, res- pectively. Existing project. This provides for an entrance channel gen- erally 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; branch channels 23 feet deep in Winthrop Cove and east of Central Vermont Railroad pier generally 250 feet wide, 1,500 feet long and 100 feet wide, 1,000 feet long respec- tively; a maneuvering area 0 to 450 feet wide, 23 feet deep, west of the main channel and south of the State pier; and for dredging Shaw Cove to a depth of 15 feet. The plane of reference is mean low water, the mean tidal range being 2.6 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 approved (1950) 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 13, 1902 Water-front channel and branch channels in Win. H. Doc. 392, 56th Cong., 1st sess. throp Cove and east of Central Vermont Railroad pier. June 25, 1910 Dredging in Shaws Cove...... ------- H. Doc. 329, 60th Cong., 1st sess. July 27, 1916 Entrance channel------------------------..... H. Doc. 613, 63d Cong., 2d sess.t Aug. 26, 1937 Maneuvering area and present profjet extent of en- Rivers and Harbors Committee trance channel. Doc. 82, 74th Cong., 2d sess.' I Contains latest published maps. BIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 101 Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-These comprise 44 wharves and piers in a developed 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 berthage space is about 27,000 feet. Facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. (For further details see Port and Terminal Facilities at the Ports of Southern New England.) 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) ; waterfront channel, 23 feet except for minor shoal to 19 feet in south reach (1943); Winthrop Cove, 22 feet (1941); maneu- vering area, 23 feet (1941); and Shaw Cove, 15 feet, except minor shoals, (1941). The costs and expenditures under the ex- isting project have been $567,974.19 for new work and $219,- 037.37 for maintenance, a total of $787,011.56. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1951. The sum of $75,000 can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1952 for maintenance dredging of the outer portion of the entrance channel. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30. 1950, including -- fisca ]years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated_ .. _- . .. - -------------------------------------------- .------- $608, 774.19 Cost ------------ -------- ------------------------------------------ 608,774.19 Expenditures_-.. .......... ..........-- . ........ .--------........-..-... 608,774.19 Maintenance: Appropriated ---.-... . .. ..--------------------------- $8-_ .... . 219,037.37 Cost----................ ........... 8 ..........---.. 8-------------- 219,037.37 Expenditures_...... --...---..... ...... ...-.. ..... 8------- 219,037.37 42. 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 junc- tion 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 Bartlett Crossover and thence to 102 REPORT OF CIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 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 construction of five training walls of pile and stone or riprap, having their tops at mean high water and with an aggre- gate length of about 13,800 feet, located, respectively, at Mohegan, Trading Cove, Long Rock, Rolling Mill and Norwich, and the re- moval 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, approved in 1950, is $1,339,000 for new work exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects, and $31,000 annually for maintenance, approved in 1950. 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.' Mar. 2, 1945 Increased width opposite submarine base, 20 feet deep H. Doc. 367, 76th Cong., 1st sess.' 1Contains latest published maps. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. 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. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Maintenance dredg- ing, by contract, was commenced August 10, 1949, and completed December 19, 1949. During the period, 219,633 cubic yards of mud and sand were removed at a cost of $274,599.01, all for maintenance. The expenditures were $274,501.85, all for mainte- nance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is 99 percent completed. 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 widening opposite the submarine base was com- pleted in 1940 by the Navy Department. To complete the project requires slight widening of the channel at the upper end of Long Beach. 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 Bartlett Crossover (1946) ; thence 23 feet to Norwich, except for minor shoals (1949) ; about 25 feet in the basin at Norwich (1949) ; and 12 feet in the Shetucket River up to the town wharf (1947). The costs under the existing proj- RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 103 ect have been $1,323,571.87 for new work, and $768,986.69 for maintenance, a total of $2,092,558.56. The expenditures were $2,092,558.56. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including .... _fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: -. Appropriated----.. ---- .------------ -- ---------- -------- $1,471,919.46 Cost. - ----------------------- - ------------------ 1, 471, 919. 46 Expenditures.... -_-------------------------- -- - _---- ----- 1,471,919.46 Maintenance: Appropriated ... - - $3, 931.88 . $124,992.00 $153, 811.23 805, 582. 56 Cost... ---------------------- 3,931.88 - -4, 204. 22 274, 599.01 805, 582.56 Expenditures --------------- 3,931.88 .-------------- 4, 301.38 274, 501.85 805, 582. 56 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project............. $15,400 43. CONNECTICUT RIVER BELOW HARTFORD, CONN. Location.-This river has its source in Connecticut Lake in northern New Hampshire, flows southerly 380 miles, and emp- ties into Long Island Sound at Saybrook, Conn., 14 miles west of New London. Hartford, now the head of commercial naviga- tion, 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 14, 1836, and July 11, 1870. For further details see page 1754, Annual Report for 1915, and page 120, Annual Report for 1938. Project for Eightmile River, Conn.-Elimination as separate project.-This provides for a channel 8 feet deep and 75 feet wide from deep water in the Connecticut River to Hamburg and for a turning basin of the same depth, 150 feet wide approximately 300 feet long at Hamburg. The project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 25, 1910. The costs and expenditures have been $9,000, all for new work. In accordance with the River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950, the project for Connecticut River below Hartford was modified to include the project for Eightmile River, which was eliminated as a separate project. The aforementioned act also provided for an anchorage basin 6 feet deep and about 6.3 acres in area in the upper cove at Hamburg. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 15 feet deep at mean low water, 300 feet wide from the mouth to the Lyme rail- road bridge, about 3.4 miles, and thence 150 feet wide to Hart- ford, a total distance of 52 miles, the channel to be obtained by dredging and the construction of dikes, training walls, revet- ments, and the accessory works; for two riprap jetties: at the mouth of the river, the tops to be 5 feet above high water and 104 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 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; for a channel 18 feet deep, 75 feet wide about 1.5 miles in length from the Connecticut River to Hamburg; a turning basin of the same depth 150 feet wide and 300 feet long at Hamburg; and an anchorage area at Hamburg 6 feet deep, about 6.5 acres in area. The mean tidal range is 3.5 feet at the mouth, and at summer stage is 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 above mean low water. Below Middletown the height of the crest of the freshet decreases rapidly. The estimate of cost, approved in 1950, is $1,207,000 for new work, exclusive of $85,500 to be contributed by local interests, and $90,000 annually for maintenance approved in 1950. 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 approv- ed by the Chief of Engineers, Dec. 22, 1887. Mar. 3, 1881 The Hartford dike ........-...... - - ... ..... Present project dimensions author- ized by the Chief of Engineers in 1889. June 25, 1910 Channel and turning basin in Eightmile River-... H. Doc. 327, 60th Cong., 1st sess. Feb. 27 1911 Present project dimensions of the channel over Say- H. Doe. 1294, 61st Cong., 3d sess. brook Bar. 1 Mar. 2, 1919 Dikes, training walls, and revetments....------------ H. Doe. 132, 65th Cong., 1st sess. 1 Aug. 30, 1935 Present project dimensions of channel and additional H. Doc. 49, 73d Cong., 1st sess. dikes, training walls, revetments, and accessory works. May 24, 1937 Park River declared nonnavigable.---. -- Ltr. Sec. War, Apr. 21, 1937. 1 Mar. 2, 1945 Channel and anchorages, North Cove, Old Saybrook H. Doc. 368, 76th Cong., 1st sess. May 17 1950 Channel, anchorage, and turning basin, Eightmile H. Doc. 666, 80th Cong., 2d sess.' River. I Contains latest published maps. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of August 30, 1935, authorized the 15-foot channel up to Hartford and addi- tional dikes, training walls, and revetments, subject to the pro- vision 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 furnished where required and it is un- derstood 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. The River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950, RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 105 authorized the channel, anchorage and turning basin in Eightmile River provided that local interests contribute in cash 50 percent of the initial cost of dredging, but not to exceed $18,000; con- struct public landing facilities of a design satisfactory to the Chief of Engineers; provide suitable spoil-disposal areas, as and when required, for new work and subsequent maintenance; and hold and save the United States free from claims for damages resulting from the improvement. It is expected that these condi- tions will be met. Terminal facilities.-On both the Connecticut and Eightmile Rivers 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 of wharf frontage along the west bank of the river. The facilities are con- sidered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance dredg- ing, by contract, of river bars from Saybrook to Hartford, Conn., in progress at beginning of fiscal year was completed September 7, 1949. During the period 381,547 cubic yards of sand and clay were removed. The total costs during fiscal year were $250,692.43 for maintenance. The expenditures were $287,804.31. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 71 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, Glaston- bury, Press Barn, Naubuc, Cys Hollow, and Clay Banks were completed in 1927 and those at Wethersfield in 1947. Timber pile dikes at Press Barn were completed in 1940 and at Glastonbury Bend in 1943. The Clay Banks, Cys Hollow, Naubuc, Press Barn, Glastonbury (including Two Piers), and Gildersleeve Island and Reaches have been revetted. The jetties at Saybrook need repairs. The training walls, dikes, and revetments are generally in good condition. To complete the project requires the construction of additional permanent works, dredging the channel and anchorage in North Cove, Old Saybrook, Conn., and the dredging of the 6-foot channel, turning basin, and anchorage in Eightmile River. The head of commercial navigation is at Hartford, 52 miles by channel from the mouth. A dam at Holyoke, Mass., 34 miles above Hartford, completely interrupts navigation. The controlling depths at mean low water were 15 feet (not full width) to Hartford (1949) ; 1-foot in entrance channel to North Cove (1938) ; 0-foot in anchorages at North Cove (1938) ; 7 feet in channel and basin in Eightmile River (1946); 1 to 6 feet in anchorage at Hamburg (1946). The costs under the existing project have been $858,555.98 for new work, which includes $9,000 of completed new work project (existing project) trans- ferred from Eightmile River project, and $1,860,511.14 for main- tenance, a total of $2,719,067.12. Expenditures have been $2,719,- 067.12. Proposed operations.-Funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year amounting to $1,319.29, plus an anticipated allotment 106 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 of $160,000 during fiscal year 1951, making a total of $161,- 319.29, will be expended in maintenance dredging, by contract, of the river bars in the spring of 1951. Proposed operations.-Nowork is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 39, 1950, including - - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated ..--- $70, 748.19 . $6, 500.00-_ _.............. 930.27 ._1$1,145, Cost ... __-.. 1,036.17 $3,074. 61 76,562.47 __ ....... .... .. 11,145,930.27 Expenditures.... 1,036.17 4, 696. 08 75, 648. 41- __- ----------- 11,145, 930.27 Maintenance: Appropriated _. 219, 251.81 -101, 695. 40 102, 300.00 $150, 000.00 $58, 000.00 2, 228.178,90 Cost...... ____ 159, 113. 74 16, 557. 71 34, 583.60 55,103. 17 250, 692. 43 2, 226, 859. 61 Expenditures _. 181, 378. 42 12, 072. 66 38, 197.68 18,193. 65 287, 804.31 2, 226, 859.61 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project............ $348,800 1 Includes $9, 000 expended for new work on project: "Eight Mile River, Conn." 44. 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 Sep- tember 19, 1890. For further details, see page 1755 of Annual Report for 1915 and page 124 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for the construction of three rip-rap breakwaters, one extending north from Duck Island, 1,000 feet, one extending west from Duck Island 2,697 feet, and one ex- tending south from Stone Island, just south of Kelsey Point, 3,750 feet, each breakwater 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 approved (1950) estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $15,000. 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.) RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 107 Operations and results during fiscal year.-Final costs in- curred in connection with maintenance dredging and an after dredging survey amounted to $6,351.27. The expenditures were $9,256.62, all for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was corn- pleted in 1917, the breakwaters having been completed in 1914. The central portions of the anchorage area have project depth. The controlling depths were 8 feet in the major portion of the protected area, and 16 feet in the western end, all at mean low water. The breakwaters need repairs. The costs under the ex- isting project have been $367,297.91 for new work and $346,- 319.16 for maintenance, a total of $713,617.07. Expenditures under the existing project have been $713,617.07. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- .--.-.. Fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated-...------------------------------------------------------------$482,165.81 Cost.. - ------------------------------ ---------------------------- 842,165.81 Expenditures......-- .... .. 482,165.81 ..------------------------------------------------------. Maintenance: Appropriated --.------------------------ $45, 000.00 -$14, 963.44 $8, 500.00 351,653.26 Cost........ ...... ...... 22.88 32,162.41 6,351.27 351, 6f3.26 Expenditures .. ---------------- 22. 88 29, 257. 06 9, 256. 62 351, 653. 26 45. 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 of the wharves at Clinton, an anchorage area of the same depth opposite 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, approved in 1950, for new work, is $76,800 exclusive of $6,600 to be con- tributed by local interests and exclusive of amounts expended under the previous project; and $1,000 annually for maintenance, approved in 1950. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: 108 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Acts Work authorized Documents Aug. 2, 1882 Dike- .--.-- . - .... .. _ .......- _ .......... S. Ex. 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 esti- mated first cost of not to exceed $8,000, and provide, free of cost to the United States, suitably located and bulkheaded spoil-dis- posal areas for new work and subsequent maintenance as re- quired, and hold and save the United States free from claims for damages resulting from the improvement. Fully complied with. Assurances of local cooperation were approved by the Chief of Engineers October 1, 1948. A cash contribution of $6,600 was re- ceived July 14, 1948. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Improvement dredg- ing of the 8-foot channel from Long Island Sound to the upper end of wharves in the Hammonasset River and in the anchorage area opposite and above the wharves was commenced October 19, 1949. On November 8, 1949, the contractor's right to proceed was terminated due to unsatisfactory progress. During the period 5,777 cubic yards of sand, mud, and silt were removed. Govern- ment costs on the defaulted contract were $4,405.85. Dredging under new contract was commenced May 9, 1950, and was in progress at the end of the fiscal year. During the period, 43,063 cubic yards of sand and mud were removed at a cost of $22,726.26. The total costs, all for new work, were $27,132.11. The expendi- tures were $15,111.08. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is 35 percent complete. To complete the project requires the comple- tion of the dredging of the 8-foot channel and anchorage. The controlling depths at mean low water were +0.8 feet in the channel, and 0 to 8 feet in the 8-foot anchorage (1949). Costs under the existing project have been $28,667.00, all for new work. The expenditures have been $16,537.49. Proposed operations.-New work funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year amounting to $66,862.51, plus accounts receiv- able of $187.97, including contributed funds of $6,600, minus ac- counts payable of $12,317.48, leaving a balance of $54,733.00, will be expended in completion of improvement dredging, by contract, of channel and anchorage 8 feet deep at mean low water. No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 109 Cost and financial summary U. S. FUNDS Tota to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - -- -iscal - - - years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated ....------------------------------------ $76, 800.00 -- --- - $83,130.02 Cost------..... -------------------------- ...------------...... 1, 534.89 $27, 132.11 34, 997.02 Expenditures.....................-------------------------------------1,426.41 15,111.08 22, 867. 51 Maintenance: Appropriated-----....-..... .....-------------------------- ---------------------------- 1,917.25 Cost -------------- -------------------------------------------------- 1,917.25 Expenditures ........-------.--------------------------......--------------...------------- 1,917.25 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950...... $10,473.04 CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Tota to Fiscal yearending June 30 June 30, 1950, including --- - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated-..-------------------------------------- $6, 600 -$6, 600 Cost...... .. ,... ... ... ... .. ... ... ... ... ... ... E xpenditures.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . Maintenance: Appropriated ... .... Co st _.- -- -. --.- .---. - --.-- - -- - ---- - -- - - - - Expenditures.- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950........ $6,600 46. 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 Au- gust 30, 1852, March 3, 1871, June 10, 1872, and for West River, March 3, 1905. For further details, see page 1755 or Annual Re- port 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 contract 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 pre- vailing width of 75 feet up West River approximately to the rail- road bridge, and an anchorage 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 feet deep and 250 to 939127-51-vol. 1----8 110 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 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 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. The mean range of tide is 6.2 feet. The estimates of cost approved in 1950 are $4,219,000 for new work exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects, and $75,000 annually for maintenance. The existing harb r a was authorized by the following river and project ts"............. harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Aug. 2, 1882 Sandy Point dike----------------------.... .... Plans approved by a Board of En- gineers, 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 H. Doc. 1159, 60th Cong., 2d sess. Cove 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 chan- H. Doc. 535, 62d Cong., 2d sess. nel 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. July 24, 1946 35-foot main channel, elimination of 30-foot anchor- H. Doc. 517, 79th Cong., 2d sess. age, present location and extent of 16-foot anchor- (Contains latest published map.) age, and 22-foot channel and turning basin in Quinnipiac River. Aug. 16, 1949 Brewery Street Channel declared non-navigable .. - H. R. 3511, 81st Cong., 1st sess. Public Law 234, 81st Cong., 1st seSS. 1Also Public Works Administration, Sept. 6, 1933. Local cooperation.-The 35-foot main channel 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 subse- quent maintenance when and as required, and hold and save the United States free from damages resulting from the improve- ment. These requirements, as applied to the 35-foot channel, have been met, and assurances have been furnished that the require- ments for the 22-foot channel and turning basin in the Quinnipiac River will be met. These assurances were approved by the Chief of Engineers on June 2, 1947. Terminal facilities.-The wharves and piers served by this im- provement 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 RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 111 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 de- tails see Port and Terminal Facilities of Southern New England. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Under a continuing contract, in force, at beginning of fiscal year for improvement dredging of the 35-foot main channel from Long Island Sound to Colonial Beacon Oil Co., and completed on December 10, 1949, 218,088 cubic yards of sand, gravel, and stone were removed during fiscal year at a cost of $101,093.81, for new work. Rock removal in the vicinity of the breakwaters was com- menced August 8, 1949, and completed May 9, 1950. During the period, 3,295 cubic yards of rock and 10,000 cubic yards of clay, gravel, and sand were removed at a cost of $195,631.37, for new work. Improvement dredging of the 35-foot main channel, in the vicinity of Koppers Wharf, was commenced November 12, 1949, and was completed January 10, 1950. During the period, 281,351 cubic yards of gravel, sand, and mud were removed at a cost of $136,092.64, for new work. Maintenance dredging in Mill River and West River was com- menced on August 20, 1949, and completed on January 21, 1950. During the period, 180,850 cubic yards of mud and sand were removed at a cost of $150,856.94, for maintenance. An after-dredging survey, by hired labor, of West River was made during fiscal year at a cost of $195.32, for maintenance. The total costs during the fiscal year were $432,817.82 for new work, and $151,052.26 for maintenance, a total of $583,870.08. The expenditures were $592,115.59 for new work, and $151,052.26 for maintenance, a total of $743,167.85. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 91 percent complete. The Sandy Point dike, completed in 1889, is in poor condition. The controlling depths at mean low water are as follows: Main channel to within 1,000 feet of Tomlinson Bridge, 35 feet (1949), thence to within 300 feet of Tomlinson Bridge, 18 feet (1943); 16-foot anchorage, 0 to 25 feet (1950); 15-foot anchorage, 16 feet except at edges (1940) ; West Haven 6-foot anchorage, 0 to 12 feet (April 1946) ; West River, 8 feet to Kimberly Avenue Bridge (1950), thence 8 feet to head of navigation (1944) ; Mill River, 12 feet (1949) ; 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 22-foot Quinnipiac River channel and turning basin. The total costs, all funds, under the existing project have been $5,452,766.92, of which $3,505,959.46 were regular funds, $290,877.00 were Na- tional Industrial Recovery funds, and $59,206.75 Public Works funds, a total of $3,856,043.21 for new work and $1,596,723.71 for maintenance. The total expenditures have been $5,452,712.81. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the Fiscal Years 1951 and 1952. 112 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - -- --- - -- -. fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated_ . $500, 000.00 _ $1, 140, 000.00 $1, 236, 555.31 $163,000.00 $1, 380, 628. 80 Cost-.... _. -... 55, 934.95 $7, 194. 11 561,049.21 599. 53 1, 838, 432, 817.82 14,187, 668.87 Expenditures_.. 10, 491.40 53, 261.33 448, 606.14 1, 791, 067.05 592,115. 59 14,187, 614. 76 Maintenance: Appropriated: . 128, 865. 70 -19, 546. 79 56, 000. 00 -88, 916.96 $165, 000.00 1, 643, 241.45 Cost- -..... - .. 196, 425. 42 71, 633. 55 -3,145. 22 151,052. 26 1, 629, 293. 71 Expenditures . 195,116. 85 99, 835.49 -25, 466. 69-151, 052. 26 1, 629,293.71 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950.................... $191,947.98 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project........................ 360,000.00 1 Includes $290, 877 National Industrial Recovery funds and $59, 206. 75 Public Works funds. 47. BREAKWATERS AT NEW HAVEN, CONN. Location.-On the north shore of Long Island Sound, about 67 miles east of New York City. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Sur- vey Chart No. 218.) Existing project.-This provides for a harbor of refuge at the entrance to New Haven Harbor by constructing three riprap breakwaters, the east 3,450 feet long, extending from Quixes Ledge to Southwest Ledge; the middle, 4,450 feet long, extending across Ludington Rock; and the west, about 4,200 feet long, ex- tending 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 approved (1950) estimate for annual cost of aiaintenance is $4,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts' Work authorized Documents Mar. 3,1879 East breakwater ........----------------------------. H. Ex. Doe. 162, 43d Cong., 2d sess,; Annual Report, 1880, p. 450. Sept. 19, 1890 Middle and west breakwaters- ...-... .... ..... Annual Report, 1889, p. 678. (For map, see H. Doc. 1159, 60th Cong., 2d sess.) Local cooperation.-None required. Terminal facilities.-None. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1915. The breakwaters have been damaged by heavy storms and hur- RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 118 ricanes in the last few years and repairs are needed. The anchor- age available 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 have been $1,242,246.09 for new work and $40,253.91 for maintenance, a total of $1,282,500. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated----.. ---------- ----------------------------------------- $1, 242, 246.09 Cost..---------- ---------------------------------------------------------- 1, 242, 246.09 Expenditures---_- ------------ .-----------------------------------------. 1, 242, 246.09 Maintenance: Appropriated --...------. 40,253.91 C ost.. . . . . . . . . . . . _.. . . . . . . . 40,253. 91 Expenditures....----------------------------------------------------------- 40, 253.91 48. HOUSATONIC RIVER, CONN. Location.-Rises in northwestern Massachusetts, flows south- erly 130 miles through Massachusetts and Connecticut, and emp- ties into Long Island Sound at Stratford, 5 miles east of Bridge- port 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 break- water at the mouth, consisting 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 Stratford 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 Stratford, and 5 feet at Shel- ton; 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, approved in 1950, is $1,219,- 000 exclusive of $150,000 to be contributed by local interests. The latest approved (1950) estimate for annual costof maintenance is $30,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: 114 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19 50 Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 3, 1871 A jetty at Sow and Pigs Reef and the present project H. Doc. 95, 41st Cong., 3d Jess., width of the channel across the outer bar. and Annual Repo t 1871. p, 781 Aug. 11, 1888 Breakwater at the mouth and the present project S. Doc. 103, 50th Cong., 1st sess dimensions of the river channel above the lower and Annual Report 1888, p. 554, end of Culvers bar. The Stratford dike_..____________-... .___ . Authorized by Department: pro- ject submitted by the district engineer July 15, 1892. July 3, 1930 Present project dimensions of channel up to Culvers IH. Doc. 449 70th Cong., 2d sess. bar. (Contains latest published map.) Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of July 3, 1930, authorized the 18-foot channel up to Culvers Bar subject to the provision that no work shall be started until local interests have contributed $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 mate- rial, or in lieu thereof an additional $50,000 in cash. It is antici- pated that these conditions of local cooperation will be met in 1949. 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.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 19 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 widening 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 con- trolling depth at mean low water in the channel was about 7 feet to Shelton (1944). The costs and expenditures have been $234,364.92 for new workand $261,432.89 for maintenance, a total of $495,797.81. Proposed operation.-The sum of $51,000 expected to be allot- ted in fiscal year 1951 will be expended for maintenance dredg- ing, by contract, of river bars from Culvers Bar to Derby. The additional sum of $904,000 in new work funds is needed to be appropriated for the fiscal year 1952 for improvement dredging, by contract, of 18-foot channel from mouth to Cul- vers Bar. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 115 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including 1946 --- -- _ -____ - ~ fiscal years 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: ..----------.. Appropriated---- ...--------------------------- ------------...- $234, 364.92 Cost.-------.--------------- ------ --- -------..... ... .............. 234,364.92 Expenditures.--- ----- ----- ------------------..---------------------------- 234,364.92 Maintenance: Appropriated ---...------------ $197.98 - -$299.77---------------261, 432. 89 Cost...-----------------197, 98 -------------- .............- 299. 77------------- 261,432.89 Expenditures--..--..... ------------ 197.98 -------------- 299.77 ............-------------- 261,432.89 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ............ $984,700 49. 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 Sur- vey 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 project.-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 norther- ly and southerly portions of the island. (3) Main channel 30 feet deep and generally 400 feet wide from Long Island Sound to a point abreast Bridgeport Break- water Light widening to approximately 600 feet 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 23 ares in area, opposite Tongue Point; one 18 feet deep and 29 acres in area, adjoining the main channel on the west above Tongue Point. (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 30-foot channel to a point about 370 feet from Cres- cent 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. 116 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 (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. The estimates of costs, approved in 1950, 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 of IH. Does. 275 and 521, 59th Cong. east breakwater. 2d sess. Mar. 2, 1919 Present project depths of the 18- and 12-foot anchor- H. Doe. 898, 63d Cong., 2d sess. age basins and of Burr Creek channel. July 3, 1930 25-foot entrance channel, the 25-foot anchorage and H. Doe. 281, 71st Cong., 2d sess. an 18-foot channel through Johnsons River; present project dimensions of the channels through Poquo- nock River, Yellow Mill Pond, Black Rock Har- bor, 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. Doc. 819, 76th Cong., 3d sess. July 24, 1946 30-foot turning basin and 15-foot and 9-foot channels H. Doc. 680, 79th Cong., 2d sess. in Johnsons River. (Contains latest published map.) 1Public Law 276, 75th Cong. 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 John- sons River subject to the conditions that local interests make nec- essary changes to the Pleasure Beach Bridge; give assurances sat- isfactory 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 right-of-way and suitable bulkheaded spoil disposal areas for the initial work and for subsequent maintenance when and as re- quired; 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. All of these requirements have been met except those per- taining to making changes in the Pleasure Beach Bridge and pro- viding terminals on Johnsons River. Terminal facilities.-There are 45 wharves and piers in use or in usable condition, including 1 modern deep-water public termi- RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 117 nal on the main harbor and 4 owned by the city, that are served by the improvement. 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 ex- isting commerce. (For further details see Port and Terminal Facilities of Southern New England, 1941.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-Preliminary costs in connection with repairs to Fayerweather Breakwater amounted to $1,050.70, all for maintenance. No work was done on the con- tract during the fiscal year. The expenditures were $1,074.63, all for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 95 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. The removal of rock in Yellow Mill Pond is needed to complete the project. This work is not presently required. The controlling depths at mean low water were as follows: 30 feet in the 30-foot main channel (1948), and 30 feet in the 30-foot turn- ing basin (1948) ; in Johnsons River 15 feet in the 15-foot chan- nel (1948), and 9 feet in the 9-foot channel (1947); 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 proj- ect (1944), thence 15 feet nearly to head of project (1943); Black Rock Harbor and Cedar Creek, 18 feet except for minor edge shoals (1943); 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 $2,873,980.36, of which $2,206,897.75 was for new work and $667,082.61 for maintenance. Expenditures have been $2,874,- 004.29. Proposed operations.-Funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year amounting to $33,925.37, plus accounts receivable of $33.33, less Accounts Payable of $9.40, leaving a balance of $33,949.30 will be applied toward repairing Fayerweather break- water, by contract. An additional sum of $100,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing Fiscal Year 1952 for maintenance dredging of shoals in the harbor channel and tributary river channels. 118 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including --. - -- fscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated ...- $100, 000.00 - . $915, 000.00 -$25,111. 18 $2, 585, 347.28 Cost..... ... 92.17 $30, 284.86 959, 555.78 -43.99 2, 585, 347. 28 Expenditures.... 92.17 25, 640.99 964,188. 67 -33.01 __ 2, 585, 347. 28 Maintenance: Appropriated.... - 3, 209.49 .------------- $35, 000. 00 712, 980. 88 Cost.... ... -3,209.49- _.... .. 1,050.70 679,031.58 Expenditures - .-- 3, 209.49 .... 1,074.63 679, 055.51 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project........... .$80,000 50. JENNINGS BEACH, CONN. Location.-This beach, situated on the north shore of Long Island Sound immediately west of the mouth of Ash Creek, is a public beach owned by the town of Fairfield, Conn. It is about 4 miles southwest of the center of Bridgeport, Conn. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Charts Nos. 220 and 1213.) Existing project.-This provides for Federal participation in the amount of one-third the first cost of construction in the plan of protection and improvement, which comprises the construc- tion of an impermeable jetty extending southeasterly from the west side of the mouth of Ash Creek for a distance of about 800 feet; and if experience indicates the necessity thereof, the dredg- ing of an inlet channel through the outer bar. The mean range of tide is 6.9 feet and the spring range is 8.1 feet. The estimate, approved in 1950, of Federal participation is $22,000 which consists of $19,500 for jetty construction, and $2,500 for dredging the inlet channel. No maintenance by the United States is required under the law, such maintenance being the responsibility of the State of Connecticut or local authorities. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950. The latest published maps and plans are contained in the project document (H. Doc. 454, 81st Cong., 2d sess.). Local cooperation.-The provisions of Federal participation require that the State of Connecticut or responsible local authori- ties: (1) adopt the plan of protection and improvement, as out- lined under the existing project; (2) submit for approval by the Chief of Engineers detailed plans and specifications and arrange- ments for prosecuting the project, prior to the commencement of the work; (3) provide all necessary lands, easements, and rights-of-way for accomplishment of the work; and give satis- factory assurances that they will (a) maintain the protective and improvement works during the useful life thereof as may be required to serve their intended purpose; (b) hold and save the United States free from all claims for damages that may arise either before, during, or after prosecution of the work; (c) as- RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 119 sure that water pollution that would endanger the health of bathers will not be permitted; and (d) assure continued public ownership and administration of the beach for public use only. It is expected that these requirements will be met. Operation and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work on the existing project has not begun. No Federal costs have been incurred under the existing project. The condition is substantially the same as de- scribed in the project document (H. Doc. 454, 81st Cong., 2d sess.). Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. 51. SASCO HILL BEACH, CONN. Location.-This beach is situated just east of the entrance to Southport Harbor and Mill River in the town of Fairfield, Conn. It is about 6 miles southwest of the center of Bridgeport, Conn. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 220 and 1213.) Existing project.-This provides for Federal participation in the amount of one-third the first cost of construction in the plan of protection and improvement, which comprises the widening to a 100-foot width about 900 feet of beach by direct placement of sand, and construction of one impermeable groin 400 feet long at the west end of the improvement. The mean range of tide is 6.9 feet, and the spring range is 8.1 feet. The estimate, approved in 1950, of Federal participation is $14,000. No maintenance by the United States is required under the law, such maintenance being the responsibility of the State of Connecticut or local authorities. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950. The latest published maps and plans are contained in the project document (H. Doc. 454, 81st Cong., 2d sess.). Local cooperation.-The provisions of Federal participation require that the State of Connecticut or responsible local interests adopt the plan of protection and improvement as outlined under the existing project; submit, for approval by the Chief of Engi- neers, detailed plans and specifications and arrangements for prosecuting the project prior to the commencement of the work; provide all necessary lands, easements, and rights-of-way for accomplishment of the work; and give satisfactory assurances that they will (a) maintain the protection and improvement dur- ing the useful life thereof as may be required to serve their in- tended purpose; (b) hold and save the United States free from all claims for damages that may arise either before, during, or after prosecution of the work; (c) assure that water pollution that would endanger the health of bathers will not be permitted; and, (d) assure public lease and administration of the beach for public use only. It is expected that these requirements will be met. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. 120 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work on the existing project has not begun. No Federal costs have been incurred on the proj- ect. The condition is substantially the same as described in the project document. (H. Doc. 454, 81st Cong., 2d sess.) Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. 52. SOUTHPORT BEACH, CONN. Location.-This beach is situated immediately west of the en- trance to Southport Harbor and Mill River in the town of Fair- field, Conn. It is about 7 miles southwest of the center of Bridge- port, Conn. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 220 and 1213.) Existing project.-This provides for Federal participation in the amount of one-third of the first cost of construction of the plan of protection and improvement, which comprises the widen- ing to a 100-foot width about 700 feet of beach by direct place- ment of sand, and constructing one impermeable groin 400 feet long at the west end of the improvement. The mean range of tide is 7.0 feet and the spring range is 8.3 feet. The latest estimate, approved in 1950, of Federal participation is $10,000. No maintenance by the United States is required under the law, such maintenance being the responsibility of the State of Connecticut or local authorities. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950. The latest published maps and plans are contained in the project document (H. Doc. 454, 81st Cong., 2d sess.). Local cooperation.-The provisions of Federal participation require that local authorities adopt the plan of protection and improvement as authorized under the existing project; submit for approval by the Chief of Engineers detailed plans and spe- cifications, and arrangements for prosecuting the project, prior to commencement of the work; provide all lands, easements, and rights-of-way necessary for accomplishment of the work; and give satisfactory assurances that they will (a) maintain the pro- tection and improvement during the useful life thereof as may be required to serve their intended purpose; (b) hold and save the United States free from all claims for damages that may arise either before, during, or after prosecution of the work; (c) assure that water pollution that would endanger the health of bathers will not be permitted; and (d) assure continued public ownership and administration of the beach for public use only. It is expected that these requirements will be met. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work on the existing project has not begun. No Federal costs have been incurred. The condi- tion of the project is substantially the same as described in the project document. (H. Doc. 454, 81st Cong., 2d sess.) Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 121 53. BURIAL HILL BEACH, CONN. Location.-This beach is located on the north shore of Long Island Sound, just east of Sherwood Point, in the town of West- port, Conn. It is about 91/2 miles southwest of the center of Bridge- port, Conn. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 220 and 1213.) Existing project.-This provides for Federal participation in the amount of one-third the first cost of construction in the plan of improvement of the beach, contingent upon the construction under the project for Sherwood Island State Park which includes a 400-foot training wall on the east bank of Burial Hill Creek. The project consists of widening to a 100-foot width, about 500 feet of beach by the direct placement of sand. The mean range of tide is 7.0 feet, and the spring range is 8.3 feet. The estimate, approved in 1950, of Federal participation is $5,500. No maintenance by the United States is required under the law, such maintenance being the responsibility of the State of Connecticut or local authorities. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950. The latest published maps and plans are contained in the project document (H. Doc. 454, 81st Cong., 2d sess.). Local cooperation.-The provisions of Federal participation require that local authorities (1) adopt the plan of improvement, as outlined under the existing project; (2) submit for approval by the Chief of Engineers, detailed plans and specifications, and arrangements for prosecuting the project, prior to the commence- ment of the work; and give satisfactory assurances that they will (a) maintain the improvement works during the useful life there- of as may be required to serve its intended purpose; (b) hold and save the United States free from all claims for damages that may arise either before, during, or after prosecution of the work; (c) assure that water pollution that would endanger the health of bathers will not be permitted; and (d) assure continued public ownership and administration of the beach for public use only. It is expected that these conditions will be met. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work on the existing project has not begun. No Federal costs have been incurred under the existing project. The condition is substantially the same as de- scribed in the project document. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. 54. SHERWOOD ISLAND STATE PARK, CONN. Location.-This beach, situated on the north shore of Long Island Sound at Sherwood Point and in the town of Westport, Conn., is a part of the Sherwood Island State Park. It is about 9 miles from the center of Bridgeport, Conn. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 220 and 1213.) 122 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19 50 Existing project. This provides for Federal participation in the amount of one-third the first cost of construction in the plan of protection and improvement, which comprises; widening to a 150-foot width about 6,000 feet of beach by direct placement of sand; the creation of a stockpile by direct placement of sand for an additional width of 100 feet for a distance of 1,000 feet east, and 1,000 feet west of Sherwood Point; the construction of two training walls 400 and 500 feet long at Burial Hill Creek; and the construction of an impermeable groin 500 feet long at the west end of the improvement. The mean range of tide is 7.0 feet, and the spring range is 8.3 feet. The estimate, approved in 1950, of Federal participation is $114,000. No maintenance by the United States is required under the law, such maintenance being the responsibility of the State of Connecticut or local authorities. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950. The latest published maps and plans are contained in the project document (H. Doc. 454, 81st Cong., 2d sess.). Local cooperation.-The provisions of Federal participation require that local authorities (1) adopt the plan of protection and improvement as outlined under the existing project; (2) submit for approval by the Chief of Engineers, detailed plans and spe- cifications and arrangements for prosecuting the project prior to commencement of the work; and give satisfactory assurance that they will (a) maintain the protection and improvement dur- ing the useful life thereof as may be required to serve their in- tended purpose; (b) hold and save the United States free from all claims for damages that may arise either before, during, or after prosecution of the work; (c) assure that water pollution that would endanger the health of bathers will not be permitted; and (d) assure continued public ownership and administration of the beach for public use only. It is expected that these requirements will be met. Operation and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work on the existing project has not begun. No Federal costs have been incurred. The condi- tion is substantially the same as described in the project document. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. 55. COMPO BEACH, WESTPORT, CONN. Location.-This beach, situated on the north shore of Long Island Sound at Cedar Point, is a public beach owned by the town of Westport, Conn. It is about 10 miles southwest of the center of Bridgeport, Conn. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 221 and 1213.) Existing project.-This provides for Federal participation in the amount of one-third the first cost of construction of the plan of protection and improvement, which comprises; the widening to 100-foot width the beaches about 2,600 and 1,100 feet long, respectively, east and west of Cedar Point, .by direct placement RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 128 of sand and the construction of two impermeable groins 500 feet long, one at Hills Point and one at the west end of the improve- ment. The mean range of tide is 7.0 feet and the spring range is 8.3 feet. The estimate, approved in 1950, of Federal participation is $38,000. No maintenance by the United States is required under the law; such maintenance being the responsibility of the State of Connecticut or local authorities. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950. The latest published maps and plans are contained in the project document (H. Doc. 454, 81st Cong., 2d sess.). Local cooperation.-The provisions of Federal participation require that local authorities (1) adopt the plan of protection and improvement as outlined in the existing project; (2) submit for approval by the Chief of Engineers detailed plans, specifications, and arrangements for prosecuting the project prior to commence- ment of the work and give satisfactory assurance that they will (a) maintain the protection and improvement during the useful life thereof as may be required to serve their intended purpose; (b) hold and save the United States free from all claims for damages that may arise before, during, or after prosecution of the work; (c) assure that water pollution that would endanger the health of bathers will not be permitted; and (d) assure con- tinued public ownership and administration of the beach for public use only. It is expected that these requirements will be met. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work on the existing project has not begun. The condition is substantially the same as described in the project document. No Federal costs have been incurred. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. 56. NORWALK HARBOR, CONN. Location.-On the north shore of Long Island Sound, about 40 miles east of New York City. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 221 and 1213.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of June 10, 1872, June 3, 1896, and March 2, 1907. For further details see page 1757 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 137 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 12 feet deep from the outer harbor to the highway bridge at South Norwalk, about 3.1 miles, 200 feet wide to Gregory (Dorlon) Point, thence 150 feet wide to South Norwalk, and 250 feet wide along the South Norwalk wharves, thence a channel 10 feet deep and gen- erally 100 feet wide to the head of navigation about 1.5 miles, an anchorage basin 10 feet deep and about 17 acres in area opposite Fitch Point; a channel 6 feet deep from the 10-foot anchorage to East Norwalk, 125 feet wide to the bend beyond Third Street, thence 150 feet wide to the head, a total distance of 2,900 feet; 124 2 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 and for an irregular-shaped anchorage basin of about 7 acres, 6 feet deep adjacent to the upper portion of the East Norwalk channel. All depths refer to mean low water. The mean and spring tidal ranges at South Norwalk are 7.1 and 8.4 feet re- spectively. The estimate of cost, approved in 1950 is $388,000 for new work, exclusive of $16,500 to be contributed by local inter- ests and exclusive of amounts expended under previous projects; and $10,000 annually for maintenance approved in 1950. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 2, 1919 South Norwalk and Norwalk channels; 10-foot H. Doc. No. 1143, 63d Cong., 2d anchorage. sess. Mar. 2, 1945 East Norwalk channel wideningand anchorage-- ..... H. Doc. No. 220, 76th Cong., 1st sess. (Contains latest published maps.) Local cooperation.-The conditions imposed by the River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1919, have been fully complied with. The River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1945, authorized the East Norwalk channel widening and anchorage subject to the conditions that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, all lands, easements, rights-of-way and spoil disposal areas for the initial work and subsequent main- tenance as required, hold and save the United States free from claims for damages resulting from the improvement, and con- tribute one-half the first cost of the anchorage basin, but not to exceed $16,500. On September 29, 1948, the city of Norwalk contributed $16,500 as its share of the cost in connection with requirements of local cooperation. Assurances of the city of Norwalk were accepted by the Chief of Engineers on January 12, 1949. On September 21, 1949, local contribution of $18,000, in lieu of spoil-disposal areas, was approved by the Chief of Engi- neers. An anchorage basin was provided west of Calf Pasture Point incidental to dredging material for land reclamation. Terminal facilities.-There are two city wharves, neither of which is in usable condition. There are 19 private wharves in use or in usable condition having a total berthing space of about 3,100 feet. One has rail connections. None of the private wharves are open to general public use. The public wharves are inadequate for existing commerce. (For further details see Port and Terminal Facilities of Southern New England, 1941.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-Improvement dredg- ing, by contract, in the 6-foot channel from 10-foot anchorage to East Norwalk, and in the anchorage at the upper end of the channel was commenced on November 4, 1949, and was in progress at the end of the fiscal year. During the period, 102,189 cubic yards of mud were removed at a cost of $113,343.59, all for new work. The expenditures were $44,432.55, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is about 87 percent complete. To complete the project requires the com- pletion of widening of the East Norwalk Channel and dredging RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 125 of the 6-foot East Norwalk anchorage. The controlling depths at mean low water were as follows: To Gregory (Dorlon) Point, 12 feet (1942); thence to Washington Street Bridge, South Nor- walk, 12 feet (1937) ; thence 11 feet to the head of navigation at Norwalk (1940); in the East Norwalk Channel 4 feet nearly to the head for width of 75 to 100 feet, except from 3 to 4 feet in the westerly portion (1949); in the 10-foot anchorage, 10 feet (1937) ; and in the 6-foot anchorage, 6 to 0 feet (1949). The costs have been $370,784.36 for new work and $209,168.08 for main- tenance, a total of $579,952.44. The expenditures have been $511,043.93. Proposed operations.-New work funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year in the amount of $121,313.87, including $34,500 contributed by local interests, plus accounts receivable of $416.21, minus accounts payable of $69,324.72, leaving a balance of $52,- 405.36, will be applied toward completion of the 6-foot channel and anchorage. No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary U. S. FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - .-. ..--- . fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 to1946 prior New work: Appropriated-....--------- ------------------------- $110,000.00 $22, 000.00 $551, 206.53 Cost...----------------------------------------------751.05 113, 343.59 533, 301.17 ..----------..........--........----------..... Expenditures--- -------------- 753.58 44, 432. 55 464, 392. 66 Maintenance: Appropriated ..- $200.00----- _ ------------------------------------------ 275, 288. 52 Cost...-------------200. 00-----------------------------------------------275,288.52 Expenditures --.... 200.00 ----- ------------------------------------------ 275, 288.52 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950.... $16,140.71 Cost and financial summary CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - -- - - -- - - -. -- - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated--..--------............-------------------------- $16, 500.00 $18,000.00 $34, 500.00 Cost---------------------------------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- Expenditures.... ------------------------------------------------------------------ Maintenance: Appropriated.... ------------------------ ---------------------- -------------- Cost ----....- -------------------------- ---------------------- -------------- Expenditures . ------------------------- ----------------------------------- 939127--51--vol. 1---- 126 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 57. 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 Re- port for 1915, and page 139 of Annual Report for 1948. 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 increased 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; and 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, approved in 1950, is $827,000 exclusive of $169,635.85 contributed by local interests, and ex- clusive of amounts expended on previous: projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $30,000. 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 depth Rivers and Harbors Committee of the upper portion of the entrance channel, and Doc. 8, 74th Cong., 1st sess. the present project dimensions of the West Branch channel and basin. Aug. 26, 1937 The breakwaters, the 18-foot anchorage basin, and Rivers and Harbors Committee 1 present project depth of the outer section of the Doc. 29, 75th Cong., 1st sess. entrance channel. 1 July 24, 1946 Substituted 8-foot anchorage basin adjacent to East H. Doc. 676, 79th Cong., 2d sess. Branch channel for that in outer harbor. 1 Contain latest published maps. Local cooperation.-Theconditions 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 RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 127 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 bulk- heads, piers, landing platforms, and service facilities which shall be open to all on equal terms; and hold and save the United States free from damages resulting from the improvement. Local in- terests were informed under dates of September 22, 1948, April 5, 1949, May 13, 1949, and December 14, 1949, of the above- mentioned requirements of local cooperation. No statement has been received as to when and if these requirements will be met. Terminal facilities.-Thereare 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 avail- able 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, 1941.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-Preliminary work, by hired labor, in connection with improvement dredging to 8 feet in anchorage basin adjacent to the East Branch Channel was completed during the fiscal year at a cost of $138.05. The expenditures were $119.20. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 94 percent completed. The East Branch channel has been com- pleted 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 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 for minor shoals (June 1946) ; East Branch channel, 12 feet (not full width) (1941) ; 8-foot East Branch basin 0 to ±6 (1949). To complete the project requires a slight widening (not essential to navigation) in the East Branch channel opposite Ludlow Street and the dredging of the 8-foot basin adjacent to the East Branch channel. Costs under the existing project have been $757,681.74 for new work and $168,661.78 for maintenance, a total of $926,- 343.52. Expenditures have been $926,343.52. In addition, costs and expenditures have been $169,635.85 from contributed funds for new work. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. 128 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including --- - - -- - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated ..-. - $2, 316. 86 ...... . $55, 000.00 __------ -1$946, 443. 60 Cost--....---------------------------------1, 242. 94 138.05 1892, 824. 59 Expenditures------------....-------------.....1, 261.79 119.20 1892, 824. 59 Maintenance: Appropriated....-........... $-3,694. 60 . ............... 228,081.77 Cost......----- 31,013.31 289.53- 288,081.77 Expenditures --....- 28,197. 42 3,105.42- - - - - - - - - - 228,081.77 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950...................... $53,619.01 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.......................... 16,700.00 'In addition $169, 635.85 has been expended from contributed.funds for new work. 58. MIANUS RIVER, CONN. Location.-This river has its source in southeastern New York. It flows in a southerly direction about 20 miles, crossing the south- western corner of Connecticut, and empties into Captain Harbor, an arm of Long Island Sound, about 3 miles west of Stamford Harbor, Conn. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 222 and 1213.) Previous project.-Adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of July 13, 1892, and June 3, 1896. Abandoned by River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1905. For further details see page 106, Annual Report for 1904. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 6 feet deep at mean low water and 100 feet wide from Cos Cob Harbor to the head of navigation at Boston Post Road, a distance of about 1 mile. The lower end of the project is about 1 mile above the entrance to Cos Cob Harbor. The mean and spring tidal ranges are 7.2 and 8.5 feet, respectively. The estimate of cost, approved in 1950,is $113,500 for new work, exclusive of $26,500 to be contributed by local interests and exclusive of amounts expended under the previ- ous project and $2,500 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. 549, 78th Cong., 2d 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, all spoil-disposal areas for the initial work and subsequent main- tenance, when and as required, hold and save the United States free from damages resulting from the improvement and con- tribute 50 percent of the initial cost, but not to exceed $26,500. Fully complied with. Assurances were approved by Chief of Engi- neers March 21, 1950. Cash contribution was furnished by town of Greenwich January 16, 1950. In lieu of the required spoil RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 129 disposal areas the town of Greenwich furnished a cash contribu- tion of $20,000 on June 22, 1950. Terminal facilities.-There are three town wharves with about 750 feet of berthing space, a coal wharf at the railroad power plant, a commercial wharf, several piers at small shipyards and one at the yacht club. Most of these are open to the public subject to the owners' convenience. Facilities are adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Preliminary costs in connection with dredging of 6-foot channel to head of naviga- tion at highway bridge in Cos Cob were $2,480.83, all for new work. The expenditures were $2,474.39. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work on the existing project has not begun. The controlling depths at mean low water were 4 feet generally through Cos Cob Harbor to the railroad bridge; thence +3 feet to head of navigation at Boston Post Road (1949). Costs under the existing project have been $2,480.83, all for new work. The expenditures have been $2,474.39. Proposed operations.-New work funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year in the amount of $137,525.61, including $26,500 contributed by local interests, minus $6.44 accounts payable, plus an anticipated additional local contribution during fiscal year 1951 of $20,000 in lieu of spoil disposal areas, leaving a balance of $157,519.17 which will be applied to dredging, by contract, of a 6-foot channel to the head of navigation at the highway bridge in Cos Cob, Conn. No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary U. S. FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- - - -- Fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated... --------.---------------------------- $113,500.00 $132,435.19 Cost ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2, 480.83 21, 416.02 Expenditures .. .........- - - 2, 474. 39 21, 409.58 Maintenance: Appropriated---- ------ -------------- - --- ------- 64.81 Cost .-------------------------------- - ---- -------. 64.81 Expenditures .....------------------- ..------------------------------------------. 64.81 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950...... $13,044.27 180 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -fisca years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated ...- ..----- ....... ----------- $26, 500.00 $26, 500.00 Cost--... .-- .. ..----. .---. .. . . . ..---------------------------------------- Expenditures....--------.--------------------------------------- ----- - ------ Maintenance: Appropriated - _. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . C o st. . .. . . . . . . . . .- .- . . . .-- - --- - - --. . . -.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Expenditures- .. . . ..-------------------------- -- - ----- ------... . . . . . 59. GREENWICH HARBOR, CONN. Location.-On the north shore of Long Island Sound, about 29 miles east of New York City. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Sur- vey Charts Nos. 222 and 1213.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Act of June 3, 1896. For further details see Annual Report for 1917, page 198, and Annual Report for 1938, page 142. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 12 feet deep, 130 feet wide through the outer harbor, about 0.8 mile, thence gener- ally 100 feet along the wharf front to a point 50 feet from the head of the harbor, about 0.5 mile, and for anchorage areas west of the channel, 8 feet deep of 21.5 acres east and south of Grass Island, and 6 feet deep of 12.5 acres north thereof. All depths re- fer to mean low water. The mean and spring tidal ranges are 7.4 and 8.7 feet, respectively. The estimate of cost, approved in 1950 is $186,700 for new work, exclusive of $100,000 contributed by local interests and exclusive of amounts expended on the previous project, and $10,000 annually, approved in 1950, for maintenance. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 2, 1919 12-foot channel -------------------------------- H. Doc. 289, 63d Cong., 1st sess. Mar. 2, 1945 Channel extension and anchorages. --------------- H. Doc. 125, 76th Cong., 1st sess. June 30, 1948 Extensions to anchorages- ---------------------. H. Doc 272, 80th Cong., 1st sess. (Contains latest published map.) Local cooperation.-TheRiver and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1945, authorized the channel extension and the River and Har- bor Act approved June 30, 1948 authorized anchorages all subject to the conditions that local interests provide, free of cost to the United States, suitable spoil disposal areas for new work and sub- sequent maintenance, as required, hold and save the United States free from claims for damages resulting from the improvement. Local interests are further required to contribute in cash 50 per- cent of the cost of dredging, not to exceed $75,000, and under the last mentioned act to construct suitable public landing facilities. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 181 A sum of $31,000 was received from the town of Greenwich, Conn. on August 26, 1948, and a sum of $44,000 was received on August 26, 1949, in compliance with the provisions of local cooperation. A sum of $25,000 was also received from the town of Greenwich, Connecticut, on June 20, 1949, in lieu of providing spoil disposal areas. Assurances of local cooperation were approved by the Chief of Engineers on October 14, 1948, November 25, 1949, and June 3, 1949. Terminal facilities.-There are two town wharves and a num- ber of private wharves with a total berthage of about 2,500 feet, of which about 1,300 feet are open to public use subject to the owners' convenience. Facilities are adequate for existing com- merce, but additional pleasure-craft facilities are needed. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Preliminary work in connection with improvement dredging of the northerly ex- tension to the channel and the 6-foot .anchorage northerly of Grass Island and the 8-foot anchorage southerly of Grass Island was completed during fiscal year at a cost of $1,093.54. Improvement dredging, by contract, was commenced November 22, 1949, and was in progress at the end of the fiscal year. During the period, 302,692 cubic yards of mud were removed at a cost of $176,643.95. The total costs during fiscal year were $77,737.49 regular funds, and $100,000 contributed funds. The expenditures were $59,887.40. In addition $100,000 was expended from con- tributed funds. Conditions at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is about 75 percent completed. The controlling depths at mean low water were 13 feet in the 12-foot channel to 3 feet in the incomplete northerly extension thereof (1949) and 42 to 13 feet in the anchorage basins (1949). The work remaining to be completed is the completion of the dredging of the 6- and 8-foot anchorages in the vicinity of Grass Island. The costs under the existing project for new work have been $116,451.03 from regular funds, and $100,000 from contributed funds, and for maintenance $62,763.39, making a total, all funds, $279,214.42. The expenditures have been $161,316.24. In addi- tion $100,000 have been expended from contributed funds. Proposed operations.-New work funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year in the amount of $88,142.60, plus accounts receiv- able of $1,274.55, minus accounts payable of $19,172.73, leaving a balance of $70,244.42, will be applied toward completion of dredging of the 6- and 8-foot anchorages. No additional work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. 182 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary U. S. FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -_------- ------ - iscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated . .. ----------------------------------- $121,400.00 $28,000.00 $203, 712.64 Cost----....-- --------------------------------------. 1,418.09 77, 737. 49 133, 468. 22 Expenditures..... ------------------------------------- 1,370.00 59, 887. 40 115, 570.04 Maintenance: Appropriated....------------------------------------------------------------ 75,669.90 Cost--... ------------------------------------------------------------- ..... 75,669.90 Expenditures-....--------------------------------------------------- __- -- 75, 669.90 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950...... $10,560.80 Cost and financial summary CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30 1950, including f'sca' years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work Appropriated....------------------------------------ $31,000.00 $69, 000.00 $100, 000.00 Cost------- ------------............. ----------------------------------- 100,000.00 100, 000.00 Expenditures---...---.....----......---------------------------------------- 100, 000. 00 100, 000. 00 Maintenance: Appropriated..--------------------------------- Cost....------------_-----_--------------------------------- ------------- Expenditures-......---------------------------- 60. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES (GENERAL) RIVER AND HARBOR The cost of work during the fiscal year amounted to $59,885.98 for examinations and surveys, $90,908.74 for contingencies (in- cluding $16,015.77 from contributed funds), a total of $150,794.72 for maintenance. Expenditures were $149,346.85 (including $16,- 015.77 from contributed funds) for maintenance. Funds unexepended at the end of the fiscal year amounting to $57,370.70, including $1,567.21 contributed funds, plus accounts receivable, amounting to $1,855.20, plus anticipated allotments of $54,500 for contingencies and $110,000 for examinations and surveys, a total of $223,725.90, will be applied as follows during the fiscal year 1951: Accounts payable .......................................... $101.30 Examinations and surveys ................................. 161,174.54 Contingencies ............................................. 62,450.06 Total ................................................ $223,725.90 The additional sum of $132,500 can be profitably expended dur- ing the fiscal year 1952 for the following: RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 133 Examinations and surveys.................................... $70,500 Contingencies ................................................ 62,000 Total .................................................. $132,500 Cost and financial summary U. S. FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950 including -fisca years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated...- _....... -.. . . . . .- C ost.... . ..- -.. - - - -- - - - - -- -- Expenditures... . . . .. . . . . . -. . . . . . . . . . . Maintenance: Appropriated .... $121, 600.00 $191,080.00 $119,150.00 $124, 500.00 $158,450.00 $2,341, 678.36 Cost----...-----...... -- 139, 053.30 181,949.39 123, 637.01 158, 944.58 134, 778.95 2, 284,120.97 Expenditures -.... 137, 998.39 240,167.04 67, 010.02 160, 490.14 133, 331.08 2, 285, 874. 87 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950....................... $56,056.45 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951........ 164,500.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951......... 220,556.45 Cost and financial summary CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - -fiscal years 1946 1917 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated---------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost,.--------.---------- -----------.------------- ----------------------------------------- Expenditures . ------------------------- --------------------- -------------- Maintenance: Appropriated .. $14, 000.00 $5, 000.00 $19, 800.00 $30, 750.00 -$69,550.00 Cost--...----------4, 513.61 9, 065.97 5, 420. 42 32, 967.02 $16,015.77 67, 982. 79 Expenditures.... 4, 513. 61 9, 065.97 5, 420. 42 32, 967.02 16, 015. 77 67, 982. 79 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950........ $1,567.21 184 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 61. INACTIVE NAVIGATION PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures to full report June 30, 1950 Estimated Name of Project see annual amount re- report quired to for - New work Maintenance complete 1. Passamaquoddy n(1). tidal power project, 1935 $6,38 , 393.74 -M Maine. 2. Cobscook Bay, Maine 2, -....... 1866 4,173.51 -- - Completed. 3. Machias River, Maine 2, 4......-- 1877 32, 000.00 Do. 4. Moosabec Bar, Maine 2 _ _ ___ _ 1930 114, 000. 00 $12, 600.00 Do. 5. 6. Beals Harbor, Maine....-------------- Pleasant River, Maine 2 4. .. 1949 .. - $109, 600.00 ..- 1892 3, 500.00 - - -- -- Completed. 7. Narraguagus River, Maine 2, ... . . 1907 71, 643.81 Do. 8. Corea Harbor, Maine b2.. __ 1939 31, 707. 06 ---------------- Do. 9. Sullivan Falls Harbor, Maine 2, _... 1914 54, 870. 64 Do. 10. Bar Harbor, Maine.... 1932 406, 591. 12 .. $57, 900. 00 11. Northeast Harbor, Maine....... 1949 .....- - . . . $141, 750. 00 12. Bass Harbor Bar, Maine--_------------ 1920 4, 076.13 3, 418. 20 Completed. 13. Union River, Maine 3, 6.- - _-_ . . 1912 176, 854.85 16, 589.41 Do. (26) 14. Deer Island Thoroughfare, Maine.. - 1916 403000.00 ------------- Do. 15. Isle au Haut Thoroughfare ...... . 1949 $53, 280. 00 16. Bagaduce River, Maine 2, , 2... 1912 28, 000.00 -- $18. 875.00 17. Bucksport Harbor, Maine- ...-- - - 1907 18, 420.99 279.01 Completed. 18. Stockton Harbor, Maine 2, 3, 6 ..... 1915 33,000.00 ---------------- Do. 19. 20. Carvers Harbor, Maine 2.......... Matinicus Harbor, Maine .------------- 1935 1915 59,199.70 ........ 14, 000.00 7, 704.64 - Do. Do. 21. Crtehaven Harbor, Maine-............ 1939 40, 775.99 7,956. 28 Do. 22. Belfast Harbor, Maine 6_ --....... 1897 61,561.45 -Do. - 23. Camden Harbor, Maine 6........ 1945 102, 400.00 31, 075. 56 Do. 24. Rockport Harbor, Maine 3 ....... 1915 47, 000. 00 ---------------- Do. 25. Owls Head Harbor, Maine 3, 5 - . 1855 17, 897.16- .... --- ---... _ Do. 26. Tenants Harbor, Maine.. 1920 18, 750.00 - Do. 27. Georges River, Maine 6- - ....- 1935 25,787.91 39, 566.38 Do. 28. Medomak River, Maine....--------------1949 17, 000.00 91, 593.31 Do. (23) 29. New Harbor, Maine ' ___ ..... 1937 1906 10, 500.00 5, 000.00 12,566. 27 _Do. Do. 30. Damariscotta River, Maine 2 4 31. South Bristol Harbor, Maine_ .....--- 1914 3, 500.00_ ------- Do. 32. Boothbay Harbor, Maine 2 4.... 1947 18,000.00 858.07 Do. 33. H endricks H arbor, M aine .. . . _-....... 1949 - .. .- . ...- .. _$10,000.00 34. Richmond Harbor, Maine 2, 4... . 1883 20, 000.00--- -- -_ Completed. 35. Sasanoa River, Maine 2, 3 --- 1915 92, 487. 69 ---------------- Do. 36. Cathance River, Maine 2, 2 -... 1884 21,000.00 Do. 37. Harraseeket River, Maine 2, -4 1896 30, 963.62 ___ _ Do. 38. Royal River, Maine 2 3, 5- 1884 21, 919.03 8, 080.97 Do. 39. Richmonds Island Harbor, Maine .... 1882 119, 844. 22 ......... Do. 40. Saco River, Maine 6, 24__ 1947 531, 715.89 132, 019.45 $22, 500.00 41. Wells Harbor, Maine 2 4 1874 5, 000.00 Completed. 42. Portsmouth Harbor, N. H. 6--.. 1892 130,392. 61 _ Do. 43. Pepperells Cove, Maine 2--1920 158, 262. 28 137. 72 Do. 44. Cocheco River, N. H. 2, 3... . 1913 289,149.93 9, 642. 54 Do. 45. Bellamy River, N. H. 2, 3__--_- 1897 34, 642.98 -------------- Do. 46. Lamprey River, N. H. 2 4. 1913 19, 980. 58 8, 267. 53 Do. 47. Exeter River, N. H. 2, 4.. 1913 62, 454.42 -- - - Do. 48. Little Harbor, N. H. 2, 7 ---- 1909 133, 227.33 3,121.74 Do. 49. Isles of Shoals Harbor, Maine and 1930 80, 691.53 34, 261.68 .Do. N. H. 2. 50. Newburyport Harbor, Mass. ..---.. 1947 463, 843. 62 291, 486. 95 $143, 500.00 51. Merrimack River, Mass. 2.......---- 1940 369, 891.49 147, 860. 42 Completed. 52. Essex River, Mass ...------------------ 1948 21, 759.21 60, 049.84 Do. (9) 53. Sandy Bay, Cape Ann, Mass. 2, 10___ 1922 1,925, 552. 30 15, 925. 70 $8, 065,000.00 54. Rockport Harbor, Mass. 5.... ._ 1905 91, 229.25 -------------- Completed. 55. Gloucester Harbor and Annisquam 1949 556, 154.73 176, 040. 64 $105, 000.00 River, Mass. 56. Manchester Harbor, Mass...........------------ 1949 23,985. 57 ---------------- $339, 700. 00 57. Salem Harbor, Mass. 1 __._..__._ 1945 100, 456. 57 7, 500. 00 $95, 000.00 58. Marblehead Harbor, Mass. 1 _ 195... 1945 . ... 584. 00 $165, 250. 00 59. Winthrop Harbor, Mass. 2, 3 . 1895 8,992. 59- .-. --...... .Completed. 60. Maiden River, Mass. 1 2-............. 1922 104, 853.08 45, 096.92 Do. (13) 61. Dorchester Bay and Neponset River, 1945 94, 584. 55 33, 591. 89 $554,900.00 Mass. 1 62. Town River, Mass....------------------1948 285, 629.76 83, 367.23 Completed. (14) 63. Weymouth Back River, Mass. 6..... 1944 69, 219.35 6, 521.52 Do. (6) 64. Hingham Harbor, Mass.........-------------- 1949 28, 316. 58 51, 309.64 Do. 65. Cohasset Harbor, Mass.... ...... 1949 10, 000. 00- ............. $134,000.00 66. Scituate Harbor, Mass....-......... 1941 274, 886.96 38, 930.98 Completed. See footnotes at end of table. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 185 61. INACTIVE NAVIGATION PROJECTS-Continued For last Cost and expenditures to full report June 30, 1950 Estimated Name of Project see annual amount re- report quired to for - New work Maintenance complete 67. Duxbury Harbor, Mass.........-------------- 1949 37,000.00 -$166,000.00 68. Kingston Harbor, Mass.... ..--------------1895 8, 940.09 -- - Completed. (North Plymouth Harbor) 4. 69. W areham H arbor, M ass. s . . . . -. 1896 95, 997. 30 - - -. .. . $36, 750.00 70. Channel from Buzzards Bay to Butter- 1949 - ----- $24, 300.00 milk Bay, Mass. 71. Wellfleet Harbor, Mass...--------------1949 11, 350.37 -- -- $137, 500.00 72. Provincetown Harbor, Mass..--.---- 1949 347, 453. 72 42, 128. 73 $773, 300.00 73. Harbor of Refuge at Nantucket, Mass. 1949 502, 317.00 275, 253.39 $178, 500. 00 74. Falmouth Harbor, Mass............ 1948 ..- _..- - - - - $35, 000.00 --...... 75. Edgartown Harbor, Mass. 1L, e 1943 45, 614. 42 ..-------------- Completed. 76. 77. Vineyard Haven Harbor, Mass. Little Harbor, Woods Hole, Mass. 15 .. 1943 1906 82, 573. 47 -Do. 18,000.00- - ----- Do. 2 15, 78. Woods Hole Channel, Mass. 1.. 1940 338, 599.92 11, 660.57 Do. 79. Canapitsit Channel, Mass. 2. . 1899 9, 112. 54 Do. 80. Westport River, Mass. 2,11 .1942 3, 000.00 $59,100.00 81. Sakonnet Harbor, R. I. 2, 1.._ . 1940 62, 202. 50 10, 295. 97 Completed. 82. Sakonnet River, R. 1. 1a, 17--... --1909 38,426.95 _ Do. 83. Taunton River, Mass.----------- 1948 442, 894.58 32, 916. 79 $635, 500.00 84. Harbor at Coasters Harbor, Harbor 1911 5, 500.00 13,052. 49 Completed. Island, R. I. 2,1,. 85. W arren River, R. I. ---------------- 1890 5,000.00 - .. ... . . Do. 86. Seekonk River, R. I.------------------1949 672, 214.17 664, 637.09 Do. (27) 87. Greenwich Bay, R. I.2, ..... -1 1893 2,000.00 Do. 88. Potowomut River, R. I. 2, 15- - 1882 -... 5,000.00 . --. Do. 89. Mystic River, Conn ----------------- . 1949 48, 125. 50 44, 264. 67 $60, 600.00 90. Hay (West) Harbor, N. Y. a. .. . 1931 8, 401.15 -------------- Completed. 91. Connecticut River above Hartford, 1932 116, 324. 81% 14, 373. 54 $1, 000, 000.00 Conn. 20 (21) 92. Guilford Harbor, Conn.--------------..-1949 ---.. $70, 100.00 93. Branford Harbor, Conn..... ..... 1946 9, 537. 45 119, 345. 96 Completed.. 94. Milford Harbor, Conn.....--------------- 1949 88, 716. 92 101, 572.90 $36, 700.00 (24) 95. Southport Harbor, Conn...-----... 1949 96, 926. 72 41, 601.34 Completed. (25) 6. Westport Harbor and Saugatuck 1948 16, 621. 16 32,104.55 $5, 900. 00 River, Conn. 97. Harbor at Wilson Point Conn. 2, 16. 1895 54,176.90 -Compl ted. 98. Fivemile River Harbor, Conn. 8, 2s,22. 1938 35, 490.44 31, 311.43 $10, 500.00 99. Westcott Cove, Conn.----------------1948 ------------------------------- $21, 000. 00 I Work discontinued 1937. Facilities transferred to the War Assets Administration. 2No commerce reported. a Abandonment recommended in H. Doc. 467, 69th Cong., 1st sess. 4 Reported by the District Engineer as unworthy of further improvement. 5Improvements adequate for commerce. 6 Exclusive of $20,000 expended from contributed funds. 7 Elimination of maintenance dredging recommended in H. Doc. 467, 69th Cong., 1st sess. 8 Exclusive of $34,000 to be contributed by local interests. 9 Excludes $5,000 expended of contributed funds. toAbandonment recommended in H. Doc. 411, 64th Cong., 1st sess., and in Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee Doc. 3, 65th Cong., 1st sess. 11Awaiting local cooperation. 12 Under State maintenance. 13Exclusive of $62,000 expended from contributed funds. 14 Excludes $111,762.76 expended of contributed funds. 15Maintenance unnecessary or not urgent. 16 In addition $10,000 was expended from contributed funds. 17Commerce included under Tiverton Harbor, R. I. 18Curtailment recommended June 24, 1946, in H. Doc. 1419, 63d Cong., 3d sess. 19Includes an expenditure of $201.81 for condition survey of the channel and breakwater in fiscal year 1949. 20Awaiting local cooperation. Under date of Jan. 14, 1939, the Chief of Engineers recommended modifi- cation of the existing project to provide for construction of a lock, dam, and power plant at Enfield Rapids (H. Doe. 165, 76th Cong., 1st sess.) 21 Estimated cost of project $3,384,000: expenditures limited by law to $1,000,000. 22 Curtailment recommended Dec. 15, 1914, in H. Doc. 1419, 63d Cong., 3d sess. 23Includes $466.22 costs incurred in fiscal year 1950 for after-dredging survey. 24Exclusive of $11,379.58 contributed funds. 25Includes $37,716.39 Emergency Relief Funds and excluding $18,285 contributed funds of wbhich $1,785 was for work outside the limits of the approved project. 26 Includes $2,494.26 costs incurred in fiscal year for condition survey. 27Excludes $67,792.00 expended from contributed funds. 136 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 62. PLANT ALLOTMENT, NEW ENGLAND DIVISION Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - --- ---- -_--------- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated...-- - - -.-- . . . --.- - - --. . . . . . --.. Cost... E xpenditures.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maintenance: Appropriated.... $116,000.00 $298, 000.00 -$217, 905. 63 -$50, 000. 00 $630, 684.92 Cost,...... Expenditures --....- 153, 952. 19 262, 874. 26 -370, 742.00 -36, 511.03 $142,330. 29 456, 662. 56 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950.... $125,902.73 Total undistributed costs to June 30, 1950-$446,554.05. Status of all investigations for navigation called for by River and Harbor Acts and Committee Resolutions Date trans- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document Recom- Congress No. mendation Acushnet River and New River and Harbor Act ---------------- Bedford and Fairhaven Mar. 2, 1945. Harbors, Mass., particu- larly to provide greater depth in the eastern por- tion of the anchorage basin and for the improvement of navigation, flood control and related purposes. Annisquam River, Mass.. - House Public Works Committee Resolution, Apr. 22, 1947. Annisquam River, Inland River and Harbor Act Waterway to Plum Is- Mar. 2, 1945. land Sound, Essex Coun- ty, Mass. Ash Creek to Saugatuck River and Harbor Act, I Jan. 17, 1950 H. Doe. 454, Favorable. River, (Fairfield, part of July 3, 1930. 81st Cong., Westport), Conn., Coast 2d sess. Beach Erosion Control Study, (area I). Bar Harbor, Maine.......- Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee Resolution, May 10, 1945. Bass Harbor, Maine...... River and Harbor Act May 17, 1950. Bentleys Creek with a view House Public Works to providing a suitable Committee Resolution, navigation channel, New June 17, 1948. London Harbor, Conn. Block Island, R. I., Harbor Senate Public Works of Refuge. Committee Resolution, Mar. 4, 1947. Block Island, R. I., Great ....do..... . . . . . . . . Salt Pond. Blue Hill Harbor, Maine .... River and Harbor Act Mar. 2, 1945. Boothbay Harbor, Maine, -.. do..... . . . . . . . particularly the Mill Cove Area. Boston Harbor (Chelsea Ri- Rivers and Harbors Com- ver), Mass., to provide mittee Resolution, Feb. greater depth and bridge 1, 1946. clearances. Boston Harbor, Mass....... House Public Works Committee Resolution, Jun. 27. 1950. Boston Harbor (Mystic House Public Works South Channel) Mass. Committee Resolution, Mar. 15, 1949. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 137 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by River and Harbor Acts and Committee Resolutions-Continued Date trans- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document Recom- Congress No. mendation Boston, Mass., Metropoli- River and Harbor Act, tan District Beaches July 3, 1930; acts of Con- (Beach Erosion Control gress, July 31, 1945, and Study). Aug. 13, 1946. Boston, Mass., to Portland, River and Harbor Act, Maine, for a continuous Mar. 2, 1945. waterway, inland where possible. Boston to Long Island Senate Public Works Sound, Intracoastal Committee Resolution, Waterway. April 13, 1950. Branford Harbor, Conn..... Commerce Committee ---------------- Resolution, Oct. 10, 1945 Branford, Harbor at Pine River and Harbor Act, -------------- Orchard, Conn. July 24, 1946. Bridgeport Harbor, Conn.... Senate Public Works ---------------- - Resolution, Apr. 20, 1948 D o..... . . . . .--- House Public Works Committee Resolution, Mar. 15, 1949. Bullocks Cove, R. I...... River and Harbor Act, July 24, 1946. Cape Cod Canal, Mass., House Public Works with view to deepening to Committee Resolution, 40 feet. Feb. 17, 1949. Do--------------------- Senate Public Works Committee Resolution, Mar. 12, 1949. Cape Cod Canal, Mass., Senate Public Works East Boat Basin Committee Resolution, Mar. 12, 1949. Do---------------------- House Public Works Committee Resolution, July 6, 1949. Carvers Harbor, Vinalha- Senate Public Works yen, Maine. Committee Resolution, Jan. 18, 1949. Chelsea River (Boston Har- Rivers and Harbors Com- bor), Mass., to provide mittee Resolution, Feb. greater depth and bridge 1, 1946. clearance. Connecticut Beach Erosion River and Harbor Act of Control Study: July 3, 1930, Public Law No. 166, 79th Cong., July 31, 1945; and Pub- lic Law 727, 79th Cong., Aug. 13, 1946. Area 1, Ash Creek to ---------------------------. Jan. 17, 1950 H. Doc. 454, Favorable. Saugatuck River. 81st Cong., 2d sess. Area 2, Hammonasset ........ Feb. 8, 1950 H. Doe. 474, Do. River to East River 81st Cong., 2d sess. Area 3, New Haven ................ Harbor to Housatonic River. Area 4, Connecticut Ri- ver to Hammonasset River. Area 5, Pawcatuck Ri- ---------------------------- ---------------- ver to Thames River. Area 6, Niantic River to ---------------------------- ---------------- Connecticut River. ----- ---- ---- Area 7, Housatonic Ri- ---------------------------- ---------------- ver to Ash Creek Area 8, Noroton River ---------------------------- ---------------- to Byram River Area 9, East River to ---------------- New Haven Harbor. Area 10, Thames River ---------------- to Niantic River. Area 11, Saugatuck Ri- ---------------- ver to Noroton River. Connecticut River, Conn.... River and Harbor Act, ---------------- July 24, 1946. 188 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by River and Harbor Acts and Committee Resolutions-Continued Date trans- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document Recom- Congress No. mendation -- -- .,:-- - Connecticut River, below Senate Public Works Hartford, Conn., in vici- Committee Resolution, nity of Saybrook-Lyme Feb. 25, 1949. Bridge. Connecticut River between Rivers and Harbors Com- Hartford, Conn., and mittee Resolution, Jan. Springfield and Holyoke, 3, 1947. Mass. ................ Cotuit Harbor and West House Public Works Bay, Mass. Committee Resolution, Jan. 28, 1947. Cranberry Island Harbor, Senate Public Works ................ Maine. Committee Resolution, Nov. 8, 1948. Criehaven Harbor, Maine, House Public Works ...............- extension of breakwater. Committee Resolution, May 27, 1947. ................ Cuttyhunk Harbor, Mass.__ River and Harbor Act, July 24, 1946. Damariscotta River, Maine Senate Public Works ................ Committee Resolution, July 29, 1949. Dutch Island Harbor, R. I. River and Harbor Act, July 24, 1946. Fairhaven and New Bed- River and Harbor Act, ford Harbors and the Ac- Mar. 2, 1945. ................ ushnet River, Mass., greater depth in eastern portion of anchorage basin and for navigation, flood control and related pur- ................ poses. Fall River Harbor, Mass.__ House Public Works Committee Resolution, ................ July 6, 1949. Great Salt Pond, Block Is- Senate Public Works land, R. I. Committee Resolution, Mar. 4, 1947. Greenwich Cove, Conn.. -- River and Harbor Act, July 24, 1946. Hampton River and Har- House Public Works bor, N. H. Committee Resolution, June 2, 1949. Harbor of Refuge - Point Senate Public Works Judith and Point Judith Committee Resolution, Pond, R. I. July 1, 1949. Feb. 8, 1950 Hammonasset River to East River and Harbor Act of H. Doe. 474, Favorable. River, area 2, Connecticut July 3, 1930; Public Law 81st Cong., Beach Erosion Control No. 166, 79th Cong., 2d sess. Study. July 31, 1945; and Pub- lic Law 727, 79th Cong., Aug. 13, 1946. Hartford, Conn., (below) Senate Public Works Connecticut River, vici- Committee Resolution, nity of Saybrook-Lyme Feb. 25, 1949. Bridge. Hartford, Conn., to Spring- Rivers and Harbors Com- ---------------- field and Holyoke, Mass., mittee Resolution, Jan. Connecticut River. 3, 1947. Holyoke and Springfield, Rivers and Harbors Com- ---------------- Mass., to Hartford, Conn., mittee Resolution, Jan. Connecticut River. 3, 1947. Indian Ledge, Matinicus, House Public Works ---------------- ---------------- Maine. Committee Resolution, Apr. 13, 1948. Inland Waterway, Plum Is- Ri\ er and Harbor Act, ---------------- ---------------- land Sound to Annisquam Mar. 2, 1945. River, Mass. Intracoastal Waterway from Senate Public Works ---------------- ---------------- Boston to Long Island Committee Resolution, Sound. Apr. 13, 1950. Little Harbor, N. H......... House Public Works ---------------- ---------------- Committee Resolution, June 2, 1949. Long Island Sound to Boston, Senate Public Works ---------------- ---------------- Intracoastal Waterway. Committee Resoution, Apr. 13, 1950. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 139 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by River and Harbor Acts and Committee Resolutions-Continued Date trans- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document Recom- Congress No. mendation Lubec Channel, Maine...... Commerce Committee Resolution, July 16,1945 Lynn Harbor, Mass .......-. Rivers and Harbors Com- Apr. 10, 1950 H. Doc. 568, Favorable. mittee Resolution, Mar. 81st Cong., 19, 1946. 2d sess. .. Do .... - - - River and Harbor Act, .- do--------- _ do.......... Do. July 24, 1946. Lynn-Nahant, Mass., beach River and Harbor Act, ................ erosion control study (Bos- July 3, 1930; acts of Con- ton, Mass., metropolitan gress, July 31, 1945 and district beaches, beach ero- Aug. 13, 1946. sion control study). Marblehead Harbor, Mass.. House Public Works Committee Resolution, June 2, 1949. Matinicus, Maine, Indian House Public Works Ledge Committee Resolution, Apr. 13. 1948. Merrimack River, Mass., River and Harbor Act, and N. H. with view to June 20, 1938. improvement for naviga- t'on, flood control and water power. Merrimack River, Mass., House Public Works ---------------- and N. H. vicinity of Sal- Committee Resolution, isbury, Mass. (See New- Sept. 29, 1949. buryport Harbor for sec- ond authorization of same thing). Mill Cove Area, Boothbay River and Harbor Act, ---------------- Harbor, Maine. Mar. 2, 1945. Mystic South Channel, Bos- House Public Works ---------------- ton Harbor, Mass. Committee Resolution, Mar. 15, 1949. Nahant-Lynn, Mass., beach River and Harbor Act. ---------------- erosion control study (Bos- July 3, 1930; acts of Con- ton, Mass., metropolitan gress July 31, 1945 and district beaches, beach ero- Aug. 13, 1946. - --- --- --- -- sion control study). Nantasket Beach, Mass., ..-do ..------------- beach erosion control study (Boston, Mass., metropoli tan district beaches, beach erosion control study). Nantucket Harbor, Mass.-. House Public Works Committee Resolution, June 2, 1949. Narragansett, R. I. (Beach River and Harbor Act, Feb. 20, 1950 H. Doc. 490, Favorable. erosion control study). July 3, 1930; acts of Con- 81st Cong., gress, July 31, 1945 and 2d sess. Aug. 13, 1946. Narragansett Bay at mouth Senate Public Works of Narrow River, R. I. Committee Resolution, June 10, 1947. Narragansett Pier, R. I... -. .-- do...--------------- Narrow River at mouth of Narragansett Bay, R. I. -- do..---------------- ---------------- ---------------- New Bedford and Fairha- yen Harbors and the Ac- River and Harbor Act, Mar. 2, 1945. ---------------- ---------------- ushnet River, Mass., to provide greater depth in the eastern portion of the anchorage basin and for the improvement of navi- gation, flood control and related purposes. Newburyport Harbor, Senate Public Works Mass., with particular ref- Committee Resolution, erence to Salisbury, Mass.Aug. 11, 1949. New London Harbor, Conn. Rivers and Harbors Com- ---------------- ---------------- mittee Resolution, Nov. 30, 1945. New London Harbor, Conn., House Public Works ---------------- ---------------- with a view to providing Committee Resolution, a channel into Bentleys June 17, 1948. Creek. Newport Harbor, R. I....... River and Harbor Act, ---------- ------ ---------------- July 24, 1946. 140 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by River and Harbor Acts and Committee Resolutions-Continued Date trans- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document Recom- Congress No. mendation Ogunquit-Perkins Cove, House Public Works Maine. Committee Resolution, Feb. 17, 1949. Patchogue River, Conn.....- River and Harbor Act, July 24, 1946. Pawtuxet Cove, R. I........ House Public Works Committee Resolution, Apr. 5, 1949. Perkins Cove, Ogunquit, House Public Works Maine. Committee Resolution, Feb. 17, 1949. Pine Orchard, harbor at, River and Harbor Act, Branford, Conn. July 24, 1946. Piscataqua River, Maine House Public Works and N. H., and Ports- Committee Resolution, mouth Harbor, N. H. Feb. 17, 1949. Plum Island Sound to the River and Harbor Act, Annisquam River, Essex Mar. 2, 1945. County, Mass., inland waterway. Plymouth Harbor, Mass..... Senate Public Works Committee Resolution, Apr. 20, 1948. Point Judith and Point Ju- Senate Public Works dith Pond, R. I., Harbor Committee Resolution, of Refuge. July 1, 1949. Portland, Maine, to Boston, River and Harbor Act, Mass., for a continuous Mar. 2, 1945. waterway inland where possible. Portsmouth Harbor, N. H. House Public Works and Piscataqua River, Committee Resolution, Maine and N. H. Feb. 17, 1949. Providence River and Har- Senate Public Works bor, R. I. Committee Resolution, Jan. 6, 1950. Quincy Shore, Mass., beach River and Harbor Act, erosion control study (Bos- July 3, 1930; acts of Cong- ton, Mass., metropolitan ress, July 31, 1945, and district beaches, beach ero- Aug. 13, 1946. sion control study). Revere, Mass., beach ero- -. do ... ............. sion control study (Bos- ton, Mass., metropolitan district beaches, beach ero- sion control study). Rhode Island, south shore .... do--.... . .... Feb. 20, 1950 H. Doc. 490, Favorable. from Clump Rocks east of 81st Cong., mouth of Pattaquamscutt 2d sess. River to the Rhode Is- land-Connecticut State line, beach erosion control study (including towns of Narragansett and Wester- ly). Round Pond Harbor, Maine River and Harbor Act, May 17, 1950. Sakonnet Harbor, R. I...... House Public Works Committee Resolution, Apr. 13, 1948. Salem Harbor, Mass., with House Public Works a view to determining if Committee Resolution, it is advisable to modify June 17, 1948. existing project at this time. Salisbury, Mass., particular Senate Public Works reference to Newburyport Committee Resolution, Harbor. Aug. 11, 1949. Sandwich Harbor, Mass..... Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee Resolution, Aug. 19, 1946. Saugatuck River, Conn., Rivers and Harbors Com- - do ........IH. Doc. 488, Do. and Westport Harbor, mittee Resolution, Feb. 81st Cong., Conn. 1, 1946. 2d sess. Saugus River, Mass......... Senate Public Works Committee Resolution, Aug. 16, 1949. FLOOD CONTROL-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 141 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by River and Harbor Acts and Committee Resolutions-Continued Date trans- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document Recom- Congress No. mendation Scituate Harbor, Mass....... Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee Resolution, July 20, 1946. Seekonk River, R. I......... Senate Public Works Committee Resolution, Jan. 6, 1950. Sesuit Harbor, Mass...... River and Harbor Act, May 17, 1950. South Bristol Harbor, Senate Public Works Maine. Committee Resolution, May 18, 1950. South Harpswell, Maine -....- Senate Public Works Committee Resolution, Jan. 18, 1949. Springfield and Holyoke, Rivers and Harbors Com- Mass., to Hartford, Conn., mittee Resolution, Jan. Connecticut River. 3, 1947. Stonin gton Harbor, Maine House Public Works Committee Resolution, July 13, 1949. Town River, Mass........... Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee Resolution, Dec. 2, 1946. Vinalhaven, Carvers Harbor, Senate Public Works Maine. Committee Resolution, Jan. 18, 1949. West Bay and Cotuit Har- House Public Works bor, Mass. Committee Resolution, Jan. 28, 1947. Westerly, Rhode Island, River and Harbor Act, Feb. 20, 1950 H. Doc. 490, Favorable. beach erosion control July 3, 1930; acts of 81st Cong., study. Congress, July 31, 1945 2d sess. and Aug. 13, 1946. Westport Harbor and Sau- Rivers and Harbors Com- Feb. 20, 1950 H. Doc. 488, Favorable. gatuck River, Conn. mittee Resolution, Feb. 81st Cong., 1, 1946. 2d sess. Weymouth Fore River, House Public Works Mass. Committee Resolution, Apr. 22, 1947. York Harbor, Maine...... House Public Works Committee Resolution, June 2, 1949. 63. MERRIMACK RIVER BASIN, N. H. AND MASS. The works covered by the comprehensive plan are located on the Merrimack River and its tributaries in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. The Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936, authorized the construction of a system of flood-control reservoirs in the Merri- mack River Basin for the reduction of flood heights in the Mer- rimack Valley. The Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, approved the general comprehensive plan for flood control and other purposes as approved by the Chief of Engineers pursuant to preliminary examinations and surveys authorized by the Act of June 22, 1936, and modified the project 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 proposed for construction under the comprehensive plan: 939127-51--vol. 1- 10 Reservoirs Distance Estimated cost above mouth of Reservoir Name Nearest city Merri- Height Type capacity mack Construc- Land and Total River tion damages' 0 Miles Feet Acre-feet N. H....--------------------- 136 Earth fill......-----------------170, 000 $6, 055,000 $1, 900,0000 $7, 955, 000 0 Franklin, Falls 2 _-Franklin, 118. 2 Mountain Brook_ ___- _ Jaffery, N. H. ---------------------- . 167.8 50 .... 5, 300 695, 000 79, 000 774,000 Edward MacDowell---- -- Peterborough, N. H.-.---.--------161.3 67 -- .- do_.-..-- 12, 800 1, 744, 000 325, 000 2, 069, 000 Bennington--------.... - Bennington, N. H.... 147.0 64 .do- - - 90, 000 6, 210,000 3, 726,000 9, 936, 000 Beards Brook_._ - --- --- Hillsboro, N. H._ --------------------- 136. 4 115 . do- - - - 35. 000 5, 520, 000 360, 000 5, 880, 000 0 Blackwater 2 _ _----------Webster, N. H._ ---------------------- 118.8 60 .do ---------- 46, 000 811, 000 535, 000 1,346, 000 1Includes highway, railroad, and utility relocations. 10 2 For details, see individual report. zi Local protection projects Distance 0' Estimated ccst above mouth of Location Merri- Type of structure mack Construc- Land and Total River tion damages INA Miles Nashua, N. H. 2.........................----------------------- -55 Wall and levee .------------ $270, 000 $3, 000 $273,000 cc) North Andover and Lawrence, Mass....-------------------------------------------------- 27.3 ... do---.- 1, 350, 000 34. 000 1, 384,000 Lowell, Mass. 3 --------------------------------- - - -39 ... do-................. 490, 600 90, 000 580, 600 1To be borne by local interests. 2 For deta ls, see ndividual report. Completed. For Tast fuhi report, see Annual Report for 1945. FLOOD CONTROL-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 148 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 re- ferred 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 Annual Report for 1946. 64. FRANKLIN FALLS RESERVOIR, MERRIMACK RIVER BASIN, N. H. Location.-The dam is located on the Pemigewasset 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. 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 abutment. The reservoir has a capacity of 154,000 acre feet at spillway crest and controls a drainage area of 1,000 square miles. Safe channel capacity can be maintained, utilizing sur- charge storage, up to an effective storage capacity of 170,000 acre feet. The estimated cost, revised in 1950, is $6,055,000 for con- struction and $1,900,000 for lands and damages including highway relocation, a total of $7,955,000 for new work. The estimated cost for annual maintenance (operating and care) is $25,500. The project is a unit of the comprehensive plan for flood control and other purposes in the Merrimack River Basin which was au- thorized 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 ap- proved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-New Work: Con- struction of highway and miscellaneous appurtenances and ac- quisition of town roads, bridges and water supply, town of Hill, N. H. were completed. The costs from regular funds for new work were $90,897.11. Maintenance: Work consisted of checking operating equipment and general maintenance. The costs from regular funds for main- tenance were $22,053.72. Reservoir operation: Flows exceeded 10,000 cubic feet per sec- ond on the Pemigewasset River only twice during the past year, both occurrences in April 1950. The second rise, caused by rain and melting snow, required reservoir operation to reduce the reservoir inflow of 30,000 cubic feet per second to the prescribed discharge of 18,500 cubic feet per second. The maximum reservoir stage was elevation 335.5, equivalent to a storage of 31,000 acre-feet, or 20 percent of the gross flood control storage at spillway crest. Total costs during the fiscal year from regular funds were $112,950.83. Expenditures were $113,270.01. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction of the dam and appurtenant works was initiated in November 1939 and completed 144 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 in October 1943. Work remaining to be done consists of installa- tion of Telemark Gage, land acquisition, completion of record drawings and sedimentation survey. Total costs for the project have been $8,027,005.38 of which $7,895,640.80 was for new work and $131,364.58 for maintenance. Expenditures have been $8,025,358.47. Proposed operations.-Funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year amounting to $62,181.53 will be applied as follows: Accounts payable to June 30, 1950 .......................... $1,646.91 New work: Land acquisition ...................................... 21,017.87 Completion of miscellaneous features..................... 7,950.51 Unallocated balance ........................................ 20,000.00 Maintenance: Operation, repairs, improvements and maintenance. 11,566.24 Total for all work..................................... $62,181.53 The additional sum of $25,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing the fiscal year 1952 for maintenance (operation, repairs and improvements). Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- - _ - -_ -- -- - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 to1946 prior New work: Appropriated.. $170, 240. 00 .... .. $90, 800. 00 $60, 000.00 $7, 948. 040.00 Cost....... 96, 994. 00 $50, 585.03 $12, 506.45 15, 395.04 90, 897. 11 7. 895. 640. 80 Expenditures -....- 96, 537. 67 44, 930. 82 23, 668. 12 15,108.08 91,156.31 7, 895, 560.13 Maintenance: Appropriated ..- 15, 000. 00 5, 000. 00 18, 500.00 25, 000.00 27, 000. 00 139, 500. 00 Cost-.....__ . 15, 543. 15 15, 652. 98 21, 072. 54 24, 660. 43 22, 053.72 131, 364. 58 Expenditures -_ __ 13, 254. 60 17, 019. 57 20, 974. 01 24,154,19 22, 113.70 129, 798. 34 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950...... $32,901.72 65. EDWARD MacDOWELL RESERVOIR, (FORMERLY WEST PETERBOROUGH RESERVOIR) MERRIMACK RIVER BASIN, N. H. Location.-The dam 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 tribu- tary of the Contoocook River; approximately 35 miles southwest of Concord, N. H., and 60 miles northwest of Boston, Mass. The reservoir lies within Hillsboro and Cheshire Counties, N. H. Existing project.-The dam is of the rolled-earth embankment type, with a rock blanket on the upstream slope and the down- stream drainage toe, 1,030 feet long at the top, with a maximum height of 67 feet and a top width of 25 feet. The outlet works located in the west abutment of the dam consists of an intake structure, a conduit controlled by three mechanically operated gates and a stilling basin which discharges into the pool created by the Verney Mills Dam. The spillway is concrete, gravity weir section 100 feet in length, with an approach channel 1,900 feet long; a discharge channel 3,080 feet long and a protective dike approximately 2,540 feet in length to guide the spillway discharge. FLOOD CONTROL-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 145 The spillway is 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 Bennington Reservoir. The reservoir will provide a storage capacity of approximately 12,800 acre-feet, and control a drainage area of 44 square miles. The estimated cost, revised in 1950, is $1,744,000 for construction and $325,000 for lands and damages, a total of $2,069,000 for new work. The estimated cost for annual maintenance (operating and care) is $23,500. The project is a unit of the comprehensive plan for flood control and other purposes in the Merrimack River Basin which was author- ized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936, and modi- fied by the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. The name "Edward MacDowell Dam" was adopted by Section 206 of the Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950. Local cooperation.-Section2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-New Work: Opera- tions consisted of continuation of construction of the dam and appurtenant structures under continuing contract; continuation of land acquisition and the construction of highway relocation and bridge; preparation of regulating manual; and initiation of utili- ty relocations. The costs from regular funds for new work were $785,357.80. Maintenance: Work consisted of routine painting, periodic checking of gates and operating equipment and general mainte- nance work. Costs from regular funds for maintenance were $7,582.37. Reservoir operation: No operation of the reservoir was re- quired during the past year as downstream flows did not exceed their safe channel capacities. The storage utilized during the normal spring runoff was insignificant. The total costs during the fiscal year from all funds were $792,940.17. Expenditures were $1,044,544.27. Condition at the end of fiscal year.-Construction of the dam was initiated in March 1948 and is substantially complete; high- way relocations are substantially complete. Work remaining to be done consists of completion of contracts in force, land acquisi- tion and completion of utilities relocation. Total costs for the project have been $1,940,642.81 of which $1,933,060.44 was for new work and $7,582.37 for maintenance. Expenditures have been $1,933,105.22. Proposed operations.-Funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $150,894.78, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable to June 30, 1950 ........................... $7,537.59 New work: Payments in connection with contract for dam and appurten- ant works .......................................... 62,466.74 Payments in connection with contract for highway relocation 200.71 Payments in connection with contract for highway bridge and box culvert...................................... 6,836.04 Relocation of utilities and construction of power line....... .11,635.83 Land acquisition ........................................ 33,675.53 Miscellaneous features .................................. 2,547.64 146 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Initiation of reservoir clearing program................... .9,277.05 Maintenance: Operation, repairs, improvements, and mainte- nance, period July 1, 1950, to June 30, 1951................... 16,717.63 Total for all work.................................... $150,894.78 The additional sum of $20,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing the fiscal year 1952 for operation, repairs, improvements and maintenance. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including .fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated------.... -------.... -. . - - $1,000, 000. 00 $600, 000.00 $371, 800.00 $2, 069, 000.00 Cost--...--------. $11,430. 81 $17, 880.57 178, 712. 56 874, 522. 60 785, 357. 80 1, 933, 060.44 Expenditures.... 13, 332. 53 18, 988. 90 141, 992. 47 652,101.00 1, 038, 442.13 1, 927, 004.08 Maintenance: Appropriated ------------------------------------------------ 15, 000. 00 7, 582.37 15, 000.00 7, 582.37 Cost---......--------------------------------------------------- Expenditures....------------------------------------------------ 6,101.14 6, 101.14 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950...... $8,031.63 66. BLACKWATER RESERVOIR, MERRIMACK RIVER BASIN, N. H. Location.-The dam is located on the Blackwater River in New Hampshire, 8.2 miles above the confluence with the Contoo- cook River and 118.8 miles above the mouth of the Merrimack. 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 north- west 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. The total length, including spillway, is 1,150 feet, with a maximum height of approximately 60 feet and a top width of Sabout 39 feet, a gravity-type spillway, 240 feet long, and a 16-foot diameter penstock intake, have been constructed. Three gate- controlled outlet conduits with an area of 55 square feet and one ungated outlet conduit of 22.5 square feet are located in the spillway. The reservoir will provide a storage capacity of 46,000 acre-feet and control a drainage area of 128 square miles. The estimated cost, revised in 1949, is $811,000 for construction and $535,000 for lands and damages, a total of $1,346,000 for new work. The estimated cost for annual maintenance (operating and care) is $8,000. 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 ap- proved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-New work: Land acquisition was continued. Costs from regular funds for new work were $11,909.79. FLOOD CONTROL-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 147 Maintenance: Work consisted of routine painting, periodic checking of gates and operating equipment, and general mainte- nance work. The costs from regular funds for maintenance were $5,472.20. Reservoir operations: Flows on the Blackwater River exceeded 1,000 cubic feet per second only three times during the past year, all rises occurring from spring run-off. No reservoir operation was required. The maximum flow through the reservoir was 1,360 cubic feet per second with a maximum reservoir pool at elevation 539.3 utilizing approximately 7 percent of the gross flood con- trol storage. Total costs during the fiscal year from regular funds were $17,381.99. Expenditures were $18,713.87. Condition at the end of fiscal year.-Construction of the dam and appurtenant work was initiated in May 1940 and completed in November 1944. Work remaining to be done consists of comple- tion of acquisition of lands, utility relocation, plugging one un- gated outlet, completion of sedimentation survey and operations manual. Total costs for the project have been $1,346,675.53, of which $1,314,532.55 was for new work and $32,142.98 for maintenance. Expenditures have been $1,346,611.59. Proposed operations.-Funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $42,939.41, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable to June 30, 1950............................ $63.94 New work: Acquisition of real estate, completion of utility relo- cations, plugging one ungated outlet, sedimentation survey and operations manual ........................................ 9,518.45 Unallocated balance ........................................ 28,000.00 Maintenance: Operation, repair, improvements and maintenance.. 5,357.02 Total for all work................................... $42,939.41 The additional sum of 7,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1952 for operation, repairs, improvements and maintenance. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 39, 1950' including -- - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated.... $75, 851.00 ------------ $30, 000. 00 $1, 000. 00 $96, 200. 00 $1,402, 051.00 Cost ... . _. . 4, 276. 00 $32, 491.40 2, 301.65 78, 396. 57 11, 909.79 1,314, 532. 55 Expenditures - - 13,556. 91 32, 567. 57 2, 281.59 78,183.52 12,196.11 1,314, 473.22 Maintenance: Appropriated.... 3, 500.00 . 4, 500.00 5, 000. 00 6, 000.00 32, 500. 00 Cost ........ 3, 591.63 4,110. 57 3, 205. 47 6, 486. 02 5,472.20 32,142.98 Expenditures -....-4, 673. 50 4,321.57 2, 813.09 5,875. 04 6, 517. 76 32,138.37 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950.... $35,511.81 67. 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 148 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Nashua (Hillsboro 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 downstream and south of the completed Franklin Falls Dam on the Pemigewasset River. Existing project.-The project consists of approximately 3,300 feet of dike and 350 feet of concrete wall, protecting approxi- mately 70 acres of land, developed extensively by industrial estab- lishments and residences in the lower section of Nashua. A pump- ing station is included to discharge sewage and drainage during the periods of high river stages. The estimated cost of construc- tion, revised in 1946, is $270,000. The project is a unit of the com- prehensive plan for flood control and other purposes in the Merri- mack 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.-Fully complied with. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Operations con- sisted of completion of operation and maintenance manual. The costs were $1,356.03 from regular funds for new work, and ex- penditures were $5,262.40. Condition at the end of fiscal year.-Construction of the proj- ect, initiated in July 1946, was completed in May 1949. There is no work remaining to be done. Total costs and expenditures have been $270,000.00 from regular funds for new work. Proposed operations.-None. The project is complete. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 19 50 including - - - --- - ------ ------ - ---- Fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated.. $195,000. 00 $53, 000. 00 - .------- --------- ---- 1$270, 000. 00 Cost----------- 30, 911.33 212, 485.68 $13, 776.18 $7, 879.94 $1,356.03 1 270, 000.00 Expenditures.... 28, 753.67 205, 799. 86 18, 890. 40 7,801.95 5, 262.40 1 270, 000.00 Maintenance: Appropriated.... ------------ ------- -------------- ------------------------- Cost-------... - - ------ --------------------------------------------- ------------- Expenditures .------------------------------------------- -------------------------- 1In addition, $326.68 has been expended from contributed funds for new work. 68. 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, authorized 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 No. 624, Seventy-eighth Congress, second session. The following individual projects comprise the authorized plan: Reservoirs Distance Estimated cost above Reservoir Name Nearest city mouth of Height Type capacity Blackstone Construe- Land and Total River tion damages 1 Miles Feet Acre-feet West Hill 2 ___ ________ ---------------------- Uxbridge, Mass.. 25. 8 43 Earth fill. ----------------- 11, 900 $1, 590, 000 $535, 000 $2,125, 000 0 0 d 'Includes highway, railroad, and utility relocations. 2For details, see individua' report. 0 z Local protection projects 0 Distance Estimated cost r above Location mouth of Type of structure Blackstone Construc- Land and Total z River tion damages' Miles Worcester, Mass. 2- _ --- _ .. -------.. ..-.. ....... _ . .... 48 Diversion tunnel and $3,380,000 $438, 000 $3, 818, 000 channel. Woonsocket, R. I. 2 ----------------------- 15 Channel improvement.... 1,520, 000 129, 000 1, 649, 000 z Pawtucket, R. I. ------------------------ 2 Flood wall . .------ ...--------- 163, 000 -...- . 163, 000 1To be borne by local interests. 'For details, see individual report. 150 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 All operations, costs and expenditures are contained in the individual reports. 69. 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 upstream 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. The reservoir will be operated as a unit of a coordi- nated system of flood control developments for the control of floods in the Blackstone River Basin. The estimated cost revised in 1950 is $1,590,000 for construe- tion including $113,000 for ultimate conservation storage; and $535,000 for lands and damages including highway relocations; a total of $2,125,000 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 approved December 22, 1944 (H. Doc. 624, 78th Cong. 2d sess.). Local cooperation.-Section 3 of the Flood Control Act of De- cember 22, 1944, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. There were no costs or expenditures during the fiscal year. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The detailed plans were 75 percent complete. No construction work has been done. Total costs and expenditures from regular funds for new work have been $81,973.72. Proposed operations.-Funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year amounting to $18,026.28 will be applied as follows: New work: Continuation of engineering studies in connection with preparation of detailed plans............................ $8,026.28 To be transferred to other projects in the Division .............. 10,000.00 Total ................................................ $18,026.28 No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. FLOOD CONTROL-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 151 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated_ Cost -...- .. $40, 000. 00 ... .. --. $100, 000. 00 - - 58,102. 55 $14, 695.66 $2, 741.31 $3, 775.00 - .. _ 81, 973.72 Expenditures.... 57, 912. 30 15, 381.53 2, 722.57 3, 797. 24 - 81,973.72 Maintenance: Appropriated-.. --- - - - - -- - - - - --- - - - - - -- - - ---------------- -- - - - C os t .. . . . ...-. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E xpenditures... -- - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - -- - - - - -.. . . . . . . . . . Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950.................... $18,026.28 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ...................... 2,025,000.00 70. WORCESTER DIVERSION, BLACKSTONE RIVER BASIN, MASS. Location.-The Worcester diversion extends from a point on Leesville Pond about 1 mile southwest of Worcester, Mass., to the Blackstone River approximately 1 mile downstream from Wor- cester. 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 con- trolled 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 oper- ated entirely for the benefit of the city of Worcester, Mass. The estimated cost, revised in 1950, is $3,380,000 for construc- tion and $438,000 for lands, damages, and for rebuilding high- way and railroad bridges across the diversion channel, a total of $3,818,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944 (H. Doc. 624, 78th Cong., 2d sess.). Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. In addition to the usual requirements, local interests are required to furnish assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that they will construct one railroad and two highway bridges across the diversion channel. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at the end of fiscal year.-The detailed plans were substantially complete. No construction work has been done. Total costs and expenditures from regular funds for new work have been $68,236.88. Proposed operations.-Fundsunexpended at the end of the fis- cal year, amounting to $1,763.12, will be applied to completion of detailed plans. No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. 152 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to1946 New work: Appropriated .. $25, 000.00 $100, 000.00 Cost . .----------.. 54, 606.75 $8, 616. 56 - -- ---- ....... ... . - 68, 236.88 Expenditures ... 55, 249.64 9,198. 11 - ---- ------ ----- ------ 68, 236.88 Maintenance: Appropriated I..... - - C ost..-.. . . . . . . . . .. Expenditures ..- - -- -- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................... $1,763.12 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project................... 3,280,000.00 71. WOONSOCKET, BLACKSTONE RIVER BASIN, R. I. Location.-On the reach of the Blackstone River within the city of Woonsocket, R. I., approximately 13 miles north of Providence, R. I. Existing project.-This project provides for the replacement of the existing Woonsocket Falls Dam with a concrete overflow dam equipped with two drum type gates, each 125 feet in length, to maintain the present pool level during low river stages; excava- tion of the channel of Blackstone River upstream from Woon- socket Falls Dam to Singleton Street Bridge; and alteration or reconstruction of the present Edward Street footbridge, and Sales Street Bridge. The improved channel, together with the reductions in flood discharge to be realized by construction of the West Hill Reservoir, will provide protection against the maximum flood of record for adjoining areas in Woonsocket. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944 (H. Doc. 624, 78th Cong., 2d sess.). The estimated cost of new work, revised in 1950, is $1,520,000 for construction, and $129,000 for bridge alterations and rights- of-way. Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. In addition to the usual requirements of local cooperation, local interests are required to furnish assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that they will alter one highway bridge and one foot-bridge. Official notification of the requirements of local cooperation was forwarded to the city of Woonsocket on March 7, 1949. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The preparation of detailed plans has not been initiated and no construction work has been done under the project. Proposed operations.-The sum of $130,000 is needed to be appropriated for the fiscal year 1952 for preparation of detailed and contract plans and specifications. FLOOD CONTROL--NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 153 72. PAWTUXET RIVER BASIN, R. I. Location.-The works covered by this project consist of local protection 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, authorized the project for local flood protection in the Paw- tuxet River Basin substantially in accordance with House Docu- ment 747, Seventy-sixth Congress, third session. The following individual projects comprise the authorized plan: Local protection projects1 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_ .... $610, 000 2$84, 000 $694, 000 ------------------ Pontiac, R. I.... 7. 6 Diversion channel...._ _ 5, 270, 000 222, 000 35, 492, 000 I Local interests have indicated that assurances of local cooperation will not be furnished. Official no- tification of the requirements of cooperation were furnished on Apr. 25, 1946, and authorization for the projects will expire Apr. 25, 1951, if assurances of cooperation are not furnished prior to that date. 2To be borne by local interests. 3Local interests to contribute not to exceed $347,500. 73. 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 Massa- chusetts and Connecticut, within a radius of 45 miles from Nor- wich, Conn., and a channel enlargement on the Shetucket River where is discharges into the Thames River at Norwich. Existing pro]ect.-The Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941, approved the plan for a system of reservoirs and channel improvements in the Thames River Basin in accordance with House Document No. 885, Seventy-sixth Congress, third session, and authorized $6,000,000 for initiation and partial accomplish- ment of the project. The Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944, authorized the completion of the approved plan. The following individual projects comprise the approved plan: Reservoirs Distance Estimated cost above Reservoir -- Name Nearest city mouth of Height Type capacity Thames Construc- Land and Total River tion damages 1 O Miles Feet Acre-feet H Hodges Village.......----------------- 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Oxford, Mass..------------------------ 74. 5 55 Earth fill.....----------------- 13, 000 $1,070, 000 $1, 00,000 $2, 270, 000 O Buffumville ....2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Buffumville, Mass.-------------------- 74. 7 63 --.. do ...-------------------- 12, 700 1, 645,000 425,000 2,070,000 East Brimfield .. .... . East Brimfield, Mass....------------------ 83.0 48 Concrete gravity and 20, 800 1, 240,000 2, 550, 000 3, 790, 000 earth fill. Westville....---------------------- 2 s- - - - - - - - - - Westville, Mass....---------------------- 77.2 36 Concrete-gravity----....... 12, 000 2,050,000 2, 220, 000 4, 270, 000 Mansfield Hollow . Mansfield Hollow, Connm..-------------- 40.0 68 Earth fill........----------------- 51,000 5, 215, 000 2,335, 000 7, 550,000 Andover_- ................ _.._ Andover, Conn.....-----------------------.47. 0 80 _..do..... ------------------- 16, 800 3, 050, 000 950, 000 4,000, 000 South Coventry__. ---------------- South Coventry, Conn...........---------------- 41.6 94 -------------------- ... do..... 36, 900 3, 560, 000 4, 700, 000 8,260,000 1 Includes highway, railroad, and utility relocations. 2 For details, see individual report. z Local protection projectsl 0 VT Distance Estimated cost above Location mouth of Type of structure Thames Construc- Land and Total River tion damages 2 Miles Norwich, Conn.---..........- ------------------------------------------------------------------ 15 Channel improvement...-- $1,121, 000 $72,000 $1,193,000 1 For details, see individual report. ITo be borne by local interests. FLOOD CONTROLNEW ENGLAND DIVISION 155 All operations previously reported are now contained in in- dividual reports, and previous costs and expenditures have also been transferred to those reports. 74. 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 ex- tend 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 3,390 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 24,900 cubic feet per second. The outlet will consist of three 3- by 41/2 -foot conduits provided with sluice gates. The gates will be electrically operated from a control house on the right abut- ment. An earth dike 630 feet long will be constructed 23/4 miles from the spillway. The drainage area controlled is 26.5 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 1950, is $1,645,000 for construc- tion and $425,000 for lands and damages, including highway re- location, a total of $2,070,000 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 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 the preparation of plans and specifications were continued. Funds were transferred to the United States Geological Survey for operation and maintenance of stream gag- ing station under the cooperative program. The costs from regu- lar funds for new work were $2,368.06. Expenditures were $2,348.95. Condition at the end of fiscal year.-Contract plans and speci- fications were approximately 45 percent complete. No construc- tion work has been done. Total costs from regular funds for new work have been $113,789.23. Expenditures have been $113,768.32. Proposed operations.-Funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $15,231.68, plus an anticipated allot- ment of $30,000.00 during fiscal year 1951, a total of $45,231.68, will be applied as follows: 156 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Accounts payable to June 30, 1950 ............................ $20.91 New work: Preparation of plans and specifications, period Novenm- ber 1950 to June 1951................................... 45,210.77 Total ................................................ $45,231.68 The additional sum of $25,000 in new work funds can be profit- ably expended during the fiscal year 1952 for continuation of planning. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated... $50, 000. 00 -. $5, 000. 00 . . . $129,000.00 Cost...------------ 14, 021.62 $35,118. 62 2, 621.69 $4, 401.80 $2, 368.06 113, 789. 23 Expenditures ... 15, 658.49 35, 038. 78 2, 779.57 4, 404.99 2, 348. 95 113, 768.32 Maintenance: Ap p rop riated -.... ............ ........................................................ . .. . . . ..... Expenditures-.. ... .. . ... . . .-- - - - . - ...... Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................... $15,210.68 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951...... 30,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951........ 45,210.68 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................... 1,911,000.00 75. EAST BRIMFIELD RESERVOIR, THAMES RIVER BASIN, MASS. Location.-The site of the proposed East Brimfield Dam is lo- cated on the Quinebaug River, about 62.5 miles above its con- fluence with the Shetucket River and approximately 7 miles west of Southbridge, Mass. The reservoir will extend upstream ap- proximately 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 from the gatehouse above. The drainage area controlled is approximately 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 1950, is $1,240,000 for construc- tion and $2,550,000 for lands and damages, including highway relocation, a total of $3,790,000 for new work. The estimated cost for annual maintenance (operating and care) is $14,000. FLOOD CONTROL-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 157 The existing project was authorized by the Flood Conrtol 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.-Operations con- sisted of engineering studies in connection with preparation of detailed plans. The costs from regular funds for new work were $7,243.32. Expenditures were $7,218.97. Condition at the end of fiscal year.-Field investigations re- quired for the preparation of detailed plans were 80 percent com- plete; engineering studies were 55 percent complete. No construc- tion work has been done. Total costs from regular funds for new work have been $55,907.79. Expenditures have been $55,386.29. Proposed operations.-Fundsunexpended at the end of the fis- cal year, amounting to $14,613.71, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable to June 30, 1950 ............................. $521.50 New work: Engineering studies and preparation of detailed plans, period July 1, 1950, to June 30, 1951........................ 14,092.21 Total ................................................ $14,613.71 No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, includ'ng fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated-....-----.------------------------------------------------------$70, 000.00 Cost-----....------.... $24,126.85 $18, 783. 63 $3, 711.47 $863.70 $7, 243.32 55, 907. 79 Expenditures .. 24, 278. 25 17, 720.00 4,897. 62 373.19 7, 218.97 55, 386. 29 Maintenance: A ppropriated .--- .---. - --.. . - -. - - -- --. . . . . . . . . . . . . - -. Cost........-------------------.-------------------------------------------------- .............. E xpenditures -.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ., . . . . . . . _. . . . . . . . .. . . Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................... $14,092.21 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project................... 3,720,000.00 76. MANSFIELD HOLLOW RESERVOIR, THAMES RIVER BASIN, CONN. Location.-The site of Mansfield Hollow Dam, for flood con- trol, is a 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 3.2 miles on the Natchaug River, 2.7 miles on the Mount Hope River, and 3.7 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 939127--41-vol. 1-11 158 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 main channel of the Natchaug River. The total length of the dam will be 12,400 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, and one dike 100 feet long with an average of 6 feet in height across the saddle at the south end of the dam, will be required. The crest length of the concrete spillway will be 690 feet. The dam will pro- vide a total storage capacity of 51,000 acre-feet. The reservoir outlets will consist of five conduits 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 1950, is $5,215,000 for construc- tion and $2,335,000 for lands and damages, including highway and utility relocation, a total of $7,550,000 for new work. The esti- mated cost for annual maintenance (operating and care) is $19,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941 (H. Doc. 885, 76th Cong., 3d sess.). Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act of June 28, 1938, applies. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Operations consisted of initiation of construction of the dam and appurtenant struc- tures under a continuing contract; acquisition of land; and foun- dation tests. The costs from regular funds for new work were $1,365,908.75. Expenditures were $955,077.81. Condition at the end of fiscal year.-Construction of the dam, initiated in July 1949, was 33 percent complete. Work remaining to be done consists of land acquisition, relocation of roads and utilities, extension of runway at Windham Airport, construction of a dike for protection of a cemetery, and reservoir clearing. Total costs from regular funds for new work have been $1,736,- 053.15. Expenditures have been $1,313,899.30. Proposed operations.-Funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $763,100.70, plus an anticipated allot- ment of $2,500,000.00 during fiscal year 1951, a total of $3,263,- 100.70, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable to June 30, 1950.......................... $422,153.85 New work: Construction of dam under continuing contract, period July 1, 1950, to June 30, 1951....................... $1,947,946.85 Acquisition of lands and rights-of-way................. .266,000.00 Highway relocation ................................... 10,000.00 Utility relocation ..................................... 50,000.00 Refund to other projects to replace funds borrowed during fiscal year 1950...................................... 567,000.00 Total .............................................. $3,263,100.70 The additional sum of $3,061,000 is needed to be appropriated for fiscal year 1952 for construction of dam under continuing contract: FLOOD CONTROL-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 159 New work: Construction of dam under continuing contract ......... $949,000.00 Acquisition of lands and rights-of-way ............. 470,000.00 Highway relocations .......................... 966,000.00 Airport runway relocation . .... 163,000.00 Utility relocations .............................. 185,000.00 Construction of cemetery protective works 37,000.00 Construction of operations and storage facilities .50,000.00 Reservoir clearing and miscellaneous work . 241,000.00 Total ............................ .. . .$3,061,000.00 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated.. $1, 365, 000. 00 -... .$1, 510, 000. 00 ..----.----.. Cost-- 52, 529. 20 $72, 018. 12 $10, 209. 28 $98, 012. 80 $1,365,908.75 1, 736, 053.15 Expenditures... 50, 339. 70 75, 995.82 8, 592. 53 86, 689. 89 955, 077. 81 1,313, 899. 30 Maintenance: Appropriated.... ..... .. .. .. .. . ................. . . . . ----- -- --- . . ..-- -- --------- Cost--...------------- ------------------------------------------------------ Expenditures.. ------------ ----- -------------------------------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950.................... $63.56 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951...... 2,500,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951....... . 2,500,063.56 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.................. 3,540,000.00 77. SOUTH COVENTRY RESERVOIR, THAMES RIVER BASIN, CONN. Location.-The site of proposed South Coventry Dam is on the Willimantic River 71/2 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 spillway 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 me- chanically 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 1950, is $3,560,000 for construc- tion and $4,700,000 for lands and damages, including highway relocation, a total of $8,260,000 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.) 160 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act of June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Engineering studies and investigations were made of alternate sites. The costs from regular funds for new work were $21,902.38. Expenditures were $25,760.74. Condition at the end of fiscal year.-Detailed plans were 10 per- cent complete. No construction work has been done. Total costs and expenditures from regular funds for new work have been $61,000. Proposed operations.-Funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $35,000, will be applied to new work, engineering studies in connection with alternate sites. No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - -- - - - - - -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated.. _-34, 000. 00 - --------------------- ... $96, 000.00 Cost...------------ 4, 758.88 $15, 059.86 $3, 320.01 $11, 966.18 $21,902. 38 61,000.00 Expenditures ....- -- - 5,607. 08 13,153.50 5, 244.36 8,107. 82 25, 760. 74 61, 000.00 Maintenance: Appropriated.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C ost. ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Expenditures.......................................................................... Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950..................... $35,000.00 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.................... 8,164,000.00 78. 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 widening of a 700-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 proposed widening and deepening into the dimensions of the existing channel. The estimated cost, revised in 1950, is $1,121,000 for construc- tion. The estimated cost of local cooperation is $72,000 for reloca- tion of the Laurel Hill Bridge and for lands and damages. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved August 18, 1941 (H. Doc. 885, 76th Cong., 3d sess.). FLOOD CONTROL-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 161 Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. In addition local interests are required to bear the cost of necessary bridge modifications and reconstruction. Requirements of cooperation have been fully complied with for the completed portion of the work. Construction of the remaining portion of the project can- not be initiated until relocation of a bridge has been accomplished by local interests. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Operations consisted of the return of scows, used in surveying project, to the Cape Cod Canal. The costs from regular funds for new work were $127.60. Expenditures were $157.60. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction of the initial por- tion of the project, initiated in June 1947, was completed in March 1949. Project is 70 percent complete. Total costs and expenditures from regular funds for new work have been $643,099.99. Proposed operations.-Funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $370,900.01, will be applied to new work, initiation of construction of remaining portion of the project upon compliance with requirements of cooperation by local in- terests. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - ..- --- - --. - - ------ fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated.... $710, 000.00 -.... -$290, 000.00 $1,014,000.00 Cost---...--------- 2,354.01 $11, 506.47 $528,077.03 $90,150. 56 127.60 643, 099.99 Expenditures .. 2,363.36 8,923.45 479, 975. 30 140, 810. 27 157. 60 643, 099.99 Maintenance: Appropriated.... Cost... Expenditures.... ..------------------------- -------------------------------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950.................... $370,900.01 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project........................ 107,000.00 79. 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 Law 111, 75th Cong.), authorized the construction of 10 reservoirs on tributaries of the Connecticut River in accordance with plans in House Document No. 412, Seventy-fourth Congress, second session, as the same may be revised upon further investigation of the 1936 flood. The Flood Control Act, approved June 28, 1938, approved a 162 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 general comprehensive plan for the control of floods and other purposes in the Connecticut River Valley, as set forth in House Document No. 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 No. 653, Seventy-sixth Congress, third session. The act of August 18, 1941, modified the comprehensive plan approved in 1938 to in- clude the improvements recommended in House Document No. 653, Seventy-sixth Congress, third session, and House Document No. 724, Seventy-sixth Congress, third session, with such further modifications as may be found justifiable in the discretion of the Secretary of the Army 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 reser- voirs. The act of October 26, 1942 (Public Law 759, 77th Cong., 2d sess.), further modified the plan by including the construction of Gully Brook conduit at Hartford, Conn. The Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944, authorized the expenditure of $30,000,000 in addition to the previous author- ization 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 Williamsville Reservoir in the West River Basin, Vt., (2) di- recting 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 Tunbridge and Gaysville and resubmission of the projects or modifications thereof to the Congress, and (3) re- scinded the authorization for construction at the Sugar Hill site. The Flood Control Act of 1950 (Public, No. 576, 81st Cong., 2d sess.), modifies the project for flood control at Hartford, Conn., authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, as amended, to include Folly Brook dike and conduit. Following are lists of the reservoirs and local protection works which were proposed for construction in the modified comprehen- sive plan. Dams and Reservoirs Distance IEstimated cost above Reservoir Name Nearest city mouth of Height Type capacity Connecti- Construc- Land and Total cut River tion damages 1 Miles Feet Acre-feet Vermont: 0 Victory 2 ..... - North Concord, Vt. ------------------- 306. 0 76 Earth fill-.. -105, 500 $ 2,994,000 $ 686, 000 $3, 680, 000 O Union Village 2----- _ - Union Village, Vt.-------------------- 228. 4 170 .. do..... 38, 000 3,142,000 933, 000 4,075,000 Gaysville._------------------ Gaysville, Vt. ----------------------- 246.8 178 Concrete ----------------- 124,150 9, 263, 000 3, 978, 000 13, 241, 000 0 South Tunbridge------------- South Royalton, Vt... ------------------ 234. 5 105 Earth fill ----------------- 32, 600 2, 535,000 1,799,000 4, 334,000 0 North Hartland 2 ---- North Hartland, Vt.... 211.7 176 -------------------- .. do.... 71,100 6,903, 000 859,000 7, 762, 000 Ludlow- -- Ludlow, Vt......-------------------------.211.8 118.. do .... 23,900 2, 040, 000 2, 050, 000 4,090,000 North Springfield. .. ,... North Springfield, Vt.--------- -- 191.3 106 -. do 50, 600 6,359, 000 1,080,000 7,439, 000 Brockway ...------------------ Brockway Mills, Vt. -182. 0 132 do---------- 37, 700 3, 856, 000 4, 622, 000 8, 478, 000 21, 600 3, 290, 000 791,000 4, 081,000 Cambridgeport.. The Island....----------------- Cam bridgeport, Vt. . . . .. Londonberry, Vt.. - . . .. ---- 180.3 189. 6 101 . .do .... 100.. do...-------------------- 19,400 1,942, 000 637, 000 2, 579, 000 r 0I Ball Mountain - -2._Jamaica, - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Vt.. 178. 2 240 Concrete arch------------- 54, 600 11, 220, 000 280, 000 11, 500,000 Townshend 2 _ Townshend, Vt. ---------------------- 168. 3 130 Earth fill ----------------- 33, 000 7, 243, 000 950, 000 8,193, 000 New Hampshire: Sugar Hill 3 ------ Lisbon, N. H . ----------------------- 280. 9 163.. do... 91, 600 3, 500, 000 3, 385, 000 6, 885, 000 West Canaan --------------- West Canaan, N. H. -233.8 80 . do- -54, 000 2, 800, 000 4, 512, 000 7, 312,000 z Claremont ------------------ Claremont, N. H .... -202. 4 128 - do ..... . .. .. .... 78,300 6, 510, 000 3, 868, 000 10,378,000 Surry M ountain 2___ _ __ _ __ Keene, N .H .- --- 174.4 86 .. do- -- ---. . .. . 32, 500 1,385, 000 355,000 1, 740, 000 Honey Hill......----------------------do_ .. . ..-------- - - 168. 9 65.. do ... 26, 200 2,145, 000 1,125, 000 3, 270, 000 toi Massachusetts: Birch Hill 2_ - -South Royalston, Mass.... - -.. 153.3 56 . do- 49, 900 1, 246, 000 3,054,000 4,300,000 1,593, 000 Tully 2... Fryville, Mass. ---------------------- 148. 7 62 . do_ 22, 000 1, 211,000 382,000 Barre Falls 2 _ _ Barre, Mass. _ -130. 2 62 - Rock fill earth ...-- -24,300 1,991,000 20,000 2,011,000 z West Brookfleld.. West Brookfield, Mass....---------------- 100. 5 30 Earth fill. _- 33, 000 2, 765, 000 4, 280, 000 7,045, 000 Knightville 2 K----- -------------------- nightville, Mass._ 102. 8 160 ------------ --- do.... 49, 000 2,341,000 874, 000 3, 215, 000 O 2Includes highway, ra lroad, and utility relocations. 2 For details, see individual reports. 3Alternatelsite tolbe selected. Cost has not been revised on current price basis. 164 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Local protection projectsl Distance Estimated cost above - - Location mouth of Type of structure Connecti- Construc- Land and Total cut River tion damages 2 Miles Northampton, Mass..... . 94 Wall and levee....-------- $960,000 $150, 000 $1,110,000 Holyoke, Mass....--------------- 85 . ... do--------------- 3,475, 600 150, 000 3, 625, 600 Springdale, Mass...... ... 84 .. do--........- .. 780, 700 57,000 837, 700 Chicopee, Mass...--------------- 80 .. do... --------------- .. 1,678, 000 500, 000 2,178, 000 Riverdale, Mass....-------------- 80 --... do.....--------------- 1,154, 000 50, 000 1,204, 000 West Springfield, Mass.... 76 ... do-......-.--- 1,350, 000 30, 000 1,380, 000 Springfield, Mass....------------- 76 .. do---- .... -- 948,000 272, 000 1,220, (003 Hartford, Conn...--------------- 52 .. do.....--------------- 6, 724, 000 900, 000 7, 624, 000 East Hartford, Conn.... 52 . .do-..... --...- 2,138, 500 270, 000 2, 408, 500 Winsted, Conn.....---------------- 115 Channel improvement 171, 500 30,000 201, 500 1 Details of these projects are given in individual reports. 2 To be borne by local interests. All operations, costs and expenditures are contained in the individual reports. 80. VICTORY RESERVOIR, CONNECTICUT RIVER BASIN, VT. Location.-The site of the proposed Victory Dam is on the Moose River, 17.2 miles above its junction with the Passumpsic River and 15 miles northeast of St. Johnsbury, Vt. The reservoir will extend upstream approximately 5 miles. Existing project.-This project provides for the construction of an earth-fill-type dam having a crest length of 1,000 feet rising 75 feet above the stream bed and providing a total storage capaci- ty of 105,500 acre-feet for flood control and conservation storage. The spillway will be an overflow type in the right abutment having a crest length of 50 feet and a discharge capacity of 6,000 cubic feet per second. The outlet works will consist of a 9-foot diameter conduit controlled by a gate structure provided with gates me- chanically operated from a control house. The drainage area con- trolled is approximately 75 square miles. The reservoir will be operated as a unit of a coordinated system of reservoirs for the control of floods on the Connecticut River. The conservation storage will be operated for the benefit of downstream power plants. The estimated cost, revised in 1950, is $2,994,000 for con- struction and $686,000 for lands and damages including highway and utility relocations, a total of $3,680,000 for new work. The estimated cost for annual maintenance (operating and care) is $13,500. 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 ap- proved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The preparation of detailed plans has not been initiated and no construction work has been done on the project. FLOOD CONTROL-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 165 Proposed operations.-An anticipated allotment of $50,000 dur- ing fiscal year 1951 will be expended for initiation of prepara- tion of detailed plans. The sum of $50,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1952 for preparation of plans. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated...._..... . ...... Cost _ Expenditures ........ _ .. ... .. Maintenance: Appropriated_____-... C ost.... . .. ____ _ _ -. . . . . . . .. . . . . Expenditures . Other new work data: Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951........ .$50,000.00 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.................... 3,630,000.00 81. 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 Con- necticut 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 has an ogee weir, 388 feet long, built on rock, with a discharge capacity of 84,900 cubic feet per second. The outlet consists of a 13-foot diameter tunnel 1,169 feet long. Control is accomplished by gates mechani- cally operated from a house over a shaft near the middle of the tunnel. The drainage area controlled is approximately 126 square miles. The reservoir is operated as a unit of a coordinated reser- voir system for the control of floods in the Connecticut River Basin. The estimated cost, revised in 1950, is $3,142,000 for construc- tion and $933,000 for lands and damages, including highway re- location, a total of $4,075,000 for new work. The estimated cost for annual maintenance (operating and care) is $25,500. 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 ap- proved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-New work: Opera- tions consisted of completion of construction of the dam under a continuing contract; initiation of construction of minor appurte- 166 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 nances; construction of a power line to dam; preparation of reser- voir regulating manual; sedimentation surveys; and land acquisi- tion. The costs from regular funds for new work were $366,619.49. Maintenance: Work consisted of routine painting, periodic checking of gates and operating equipment and general mainte- nance work. The costs from regular funds for maintenance work were $7,118.94. Reservoir operation: Rain and melting snow required two operations in the month of April 1950. During the first and major operation the gates were completely closed as flood stages were reached downstream. The maximum rate of inflow was 2,500 cubic feet per second. The maximum reservoir stage was elevation 473.2, equivalent to a storage of 3,000 acre-feet, or 8 percent of the total storage. Total costs during the fiscal year from regular funds were $373,738.43. Expenditures were $583,062.76. Condition at the end of fiscal year.-Construction of the dam was initiated in March 1947 and is substantially complete. Work remaining to be done consists of the completion of miscellaneous minor features, land acquisition, and reservoir clearing. Total costs from regular funds have been $3,817,749.43 of which $3,- 810,630.49 was for new work and $7,118.94 for maintenance. Expenditures have been $3,803,539.95. Proposed operations.-Funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $164,460.05, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable to June 30, 1950....................... $14,209.48 New work: Land acquisition ......................... . 57,374.49 Payments in connection with contract for construction of dam . .............................................. 40,300.00 Utility relocation ........................... .... ....... 2,000.00 Completion of miscellaneous minor features ......... ..... 18,495.02 Unallocated balance ............................. .... .. 15,000.00 Maintenance: Operation, repairs, improvement and maintenance, period July 1, 1950, to June 30, 1951 .. ... 17,081.06 Total for all work .... .... ... .................... $164,460.05 The additional sum of $20,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing fiscal year 1952 for operation, repairs, improvements and maintenance. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 39, 1950 including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated - -....- $2,132, 000. 00 $270, 000. 00 $1, 530, 000.00 $5'0, 000. 00 $4, 539, 000. 00 Cost--...----------- 120, 761.69 $584, 205. 93 1,083, 378.14 1,594, 223.83 366, 619. 49 3, 810, 630. 49 Expenditures ... 114, 721.82 538, 893. 69 856, 251. 26 1, 649, 351.54 577,175.35 3, 797, 652. 54 Maintenance: Appropriated ...-....... .... ._ 19, 000.00 19, 000.00 Cost-...-- ----------------------------------------------------- 7,118.94 7,118.94 Expenditures.......... --------------. -------------- .......----------..------------. 5,887.41 5,887.41 Other New work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .... $40,042.33 FLOOD CONTROL-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 167 82. 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 Con- necticut River. The dam site is located 1 mile northwest of North Hartland, Vt. The reservoir will extend upstream 5.5 miles. Existing project.-The 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 mechani- cally-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 con- trolled 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 1950, is $6,903,000 for construc- tion and $859,000 for lands and damages including highway and utility relocations, a total of $7,762,000 for new work. This esti- mated cost for annual maintenance (operating and care) is $19,000. 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. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Operations consisted of the operation and maintenance of a stream-gaging station in cooperation with the United States Geological Survey. The costs and expenditures from regular funds for new work were $363.00. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Surveys were 90 percent com- plete. Preparation of detailed plans was 15 percent complete. No construction work has been done. Total costs and expenditures from regular funds have been $28,585.87. Proposed operations.-Funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $96,414.13, will be applied to the con- tinuation of surveys and planning. 168 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -Fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated -. $50,000. 00 ....... .... .... $30,000. 00 $85, 000. 00 $165,000. 00 Cost--...-------..---. 238.12 $10, 941.98 $2, 544.21 14, 498. 56 363.00 28, 585. 87 Expenditures .. 199.81 10, 980. 29 1, 818. 53 15, 224. 24 363.00 28, 585. 87 Maintenance: Appropriated......... . ... ...-.... C ost.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Expenditures-- _....._ ..... _ __ ....... _ _ . ..... .. _.. . .. . ... Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................... $96,414.13 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................... 7,597,000.00 83. BALL MOUNTAIN RESERVOIR, CONNECTICUT RIVER BASIN, VT. Location.-The site of the proposed Ball Mountain Dam is on the West River, 29.0 miles above its junction with the Connecticut River at Brattleboro, Vt., and approximately 3 miles north of Jamaica, Vt. The reservoir will extend upstream approximately 6 miles. Existing project.-This project provides for the construction of a concrete arch dam, 1,100 feet long at the crest line, rising 240 feet above the stream bed and providing a total storage capacity of 54,600 acre-feet. An overflow spillway in the center of the dam will have a discharge capacity of 148,000 cubic feet per second. The outlet will consist of four 5-foot by 7-foot 6-inch conduits through the dam, 60 feet long. Control will be accomplished by hydraulically operated gates. The drainage area controlled is approximately 172 square miles gross, 132 square miles of which are below The Island dam site. The reservoir will be operated as a unit of a coordinated reservoir system for control of floods in the Connecticut River Basin. The estimated cost, revised in 1950, is $11,220,000 for construc- tion and $280,000 for lands and damages including relocations, a total of $11,500,000 for new work. The estimated cost for annual maintenance, (operating and care) is $39,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944 (Public Law 534, 78th Cong., 2d sess.). Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act of June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year. Engineering studies and field investigations in connection with the preparation of de- tailed plans were continued. The costs from regular funds for new work were $163,867.10. Expenditures were $162,947.42. Condition at the end of fiscal year.-Engineering studies for detailed plans were 66 percent complete. No construction work FLOOD CONTROL-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 169 has been done. Total costs from regular funds have been $396,- 347.04. Expenditures have been $392,029.22. Proposed operations.-Funds unexpended at the end of fiscal year, amounting to $23,121.30, plus an anticipated allotment of $60,000 during fiscal year 1951, a total of $83,121.30, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable to June 30, 1950....................... $4,317.82 New Work: Completion of detailed plans. . .............. 78,803.48 Total ............................................... $83,121.30 The additional sum of $1,000,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1952 for preparation of contract plans and specifications and initiation of construction of dam under con- tinuing contract; construction of access road; and land acquisition. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including --- -- -- - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated .. $102, 000. 00- $15, 000. 00 $120,150. 52 $90, 000. 00 $345,150. 52 Cost---------... ---. 49,460.71 $20,321.22 41,905.20 119,655.52 163,867.10 396, 347.04 Expenditures .. - 47, 525. 66 22, 256.27 39, 301.30 118, 861.28 162, 947. 42 392, 029. 22 Maintenance: Appropriated ...-------------------------------------------------------------- Cost-...----------------------------------------------------------------- ------- E xpenditures... - - - -- - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - -- - Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................... $11,627.43 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951...... 60,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951...... 71,627.43 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project................. 11,094,849.48 84. TOWNSHEND RESERVOIR, CONNECTICUT RIVER BASIN, VT. Location.-The site of the proposed Townshend Dam is on the West River, 19.1 miles above its junction with the Connecticut River at Brattleboro, Vt., and approximately 2 miles west of Townshend, Vt. The reservoir will extend upstream approximate- ly 4 miles. Existing project.-This project provides for the construction of a rolled-fill earth dam, 1,530 feet long at its crest, rising 130 feet above the stream bed, and providing a total storage capacity of 33,000 acre-feet. A side-channel spillway with a concrete weir 447 feet long, having a discharge capacity of 212,325 cubic feet per second, will be provided in the left 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 278 square miles gross and 106 square miles net. The reservoir will be operated as a unit of a coordinated reser- voir system for control of floods in the Connecticut River Basin. 170 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19 50 The estimated cost, revised in 1950, is $7,243,000 for construc- tion and $950,000 for lands and damages including relocations, a total of $8,193,000 for new work. The estimated cost for annual maintenance (operation and care) is $30,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944 (Public Law 534, 78th Cong., 2d 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 the preparation of detailed plans were con- tinued. The costs and expenditures from regular funds for new work were $410.49. Condition at the end of fiscal year.-Surveys and engineering studies were 50 percent complete. No construction work has been done. Total costs and expenditures from regular funds for new work have been $68,094.83. Proposed operations.-Funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $49,905.17 will be applied as follows: Continuation of engineering studies in connection with prepara- tion of detailed plans.. ......... ......... .... ......... 4,905.17 Transfer to other projects ................... .... ..... 45,000.00 Total ........................................... $49,905.17 The additional sum of $50,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing the fiscal year 1952 for completion of detailed plans. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- --- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated... $73, 000. 00 _ . _ $10, 000. 00 $15, 000. 00 $118, 000. 00 Cost.. - - -- - - 47, 844.88 $11, 033.06 1, 782.16 5, 934.35 $410. 49 68, 094.83 Expenditures -. 46, 280.03 12, 597.91 1, 782. 16 5, 934.35 410.49 68, 094.83 Maintenance: Appropriated ....- - - - Cost...--------------- ---------- --- ---- E xpenditures --.... . . . . . .. . -. . .. . -- . ..-- . . . . . .. . . . - .- . Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ..................... $49,905.17 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................... 8,075,000.00 85. 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 up stream about 3 miles. Existing proj]ect.-This project provides for the construction FLOOD CONTROL-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 171 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 concrete 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 1950, is $1,385,000 for construc- tion and $355,000 for lands and damages, including highway relo- cations, a total of $1,740,000 for new work. The estimated cost for annual maintenance (operating and care) is $23,500. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Acts approved June 22, 1936, as amended, and June 28, 1938 (H. Doc. 455, 75th Cong., 2d sess.). Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act ap- proved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during the fiscal year.-New work: Clearing of dead and down timber from the reservoir area was completed. Construction of minor appurtenant structures and sedimentation survey were initiated. The costs from regular funds for new work were $14,628.30. Maintenance: Work consisted of periodic checking of gates and operating equipment, general maintenance and surfacing of the access road. Costs from regular funds for maintenance were $23,713.89. Reservoir operation: Spring runoff from rain and melting snow necessitated three periods of operation during March and April 1950. Each operation required total closure of both gates to minimize down-stream flows. The maximum reservoir inflow was 2,000 cubic feet per second. The maximum reservoir pool was elevation 515.1, utilizing 7,200 acre-feet of storage, equival- ent to 22 percent of the total storage. Total costs during the fiscal year from regular funds were $38,342.19. Expenditures were $38,855.32. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction of the dam and appurtenant work was initiated in August 1939 and completed in June 1942. Work remaining to be done consists of the comple- tion of construction of minor appurtenant structures and sedi- mentation survey. Total costs for the project have been $1,838,950.14, of which $1,706,496.36 was for new work and $132,453.78 for maintenance. Expenditures have been $1,837,840.87. Proposed operations.-Funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year amounting to $39,959.13 plus accounts receivable amounting to $718.33, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable to June 30, 1950 ............... . $1,827.60 New work: Construction of miscellaneous minor appurtenances and sedimentation survey .................................. 15,003.64 Unallocated balance ....................................... 8,000.00 172 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Maintenance: Operations, repairs, improvements and mainte- nance ........................... ........................ 15,846.22 Total for all work ................................. $40,677.46 The additional sum of $20,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing the fiscal year 1952 for operations, repairs, maintenance and improvements. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - ---- --- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated.... $17,000.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . $1, 740,000.00 Cost-----. 3, 399.02 $3, 332.25 $7,093.53 $15, 468.03 $14,628.30 1, 706,496.36 Expenditures_-- 8, 573.42 3,420. 26 6, 278.64 16, 229.43 14, 521.36 1, 706, 293. 81 Maintenance: Appropriated ... 21, 500. 00 -3, 500. 00 29,100. 00 19, 000. 00 22, 000. 00 137, 800.00 Cost----.... .. 16, 344.96 15, 056. 44 19, 459. 14 24, 865. 11 23, 713.89 132, 453. 78 Expenditures.... 16, 726. 91 14, 478. 96 19, 549. 45 24, 021.10 24, 333.96 131, 547. 06 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950...... $12,125.65 86. 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 spillway 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 aban- doned railroad cut. The main spillway is aproximately 810 feet long, the adjacent spillway 350 feet, and the small one 30 feet. The total discharge capacity is approximately 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 bottom width of 70 feet. The intake and gate-operating tower contain gates mechanically 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 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 1950, is $1,246,000 for construc- tion and $3,054,000 for lands and damages, including highway and railroad relocations, a total of $4,300,000 for new work. The esti- mated cost for annual maintenance (operating and care) is $23,500. FLOOD CONTROL-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 178 The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Acts approved June 22, 1936, as amended, and June 28, 1938 (H. Doc. 455, 75th Cong., 2d sess.). Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act ap- proved June 28, 1938, applies. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-New work: Acquisi- tion of the few remaining tracts in the reservoir area was con- tinued. Construction of miscellaneous minor appurtenances and sedimentation survey were initiated. Reservoir regulating manual was prepared. The costs from regular funds for new work were $50,977.55. Maintenance: Work consisted of periodic checking of gates and operating equipment and general maintenance. The costs from regular funds for maintenance were $22,811.86. Reservoir operations: The flows on Millers River required no reservoir regulation during the past year. However, the reservoir was operated in April to minimize discharge contribution to the Connecticut River. An inflow of 1,000 cubic feet per second was reduced to an outflow of approximately 500 cubic feet per second. The amount of storage was insignificant. Total costs for the year from regular funds were $73,789.41. Expenditures were $62,119.63. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction of the dam and appurtenant works was initiated in June 1940 and completed in February 1942. Work remaining to be done consists of comple- tion of land acquisition; consummation of agreement for abandon- ment of a section of River Road; completion of minor features; relocation of utilities and sedimentation survey. Total costs for the project have been $4,217,372.78 of which $4,132,835.84 was for new work and $138,536.94 for maintenance. Expenditures have been $4,258,049.00. Proposed operations.-Fundsunexpended at the end of the fis- cal year amounting to $130,651.00 will be applied as follows: Accounts payable to June 30, 1950...................... $13,323.78 New work: Acquisition of land .............................. 20,000.00 Road relocation ................. ...................... 15,000.00 Utility relocations .................................... 48,150.00 Construction of minor appurtenances and sedimentation sur- vey, period July 1, 1950, to June 30, 1951............... . 6,964.16 Unallocated balance ...................................... 12,000.00 Maintenance: Operation, repairs, improvements and maintenance 15,213.06 Total for all work.............. .................... $130,651.00 The additional sum of $20,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing the fiscal year 1952 for operation, repairs, improvements and maintenance. 930127-51--vol. 1- 12 174 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated - - $75, 950. 00 ._- $100,000. 00 $40, 000. 00 $4,240,950.00 Cost....----------- 240, 210. 53 $347, 283.68 $15, 769.99 152, 321.29 50, 977. 55 4,132, 835.84 Expenditures .... _ _ 144,153.36 429, 727. 21 30, 284. 10 151,365.34 38, 699. 65 4,120, 499.07 Maintenance: Appropriated .. 22, 500.00 - .----- 28, 700.00 18, 000.00 22, 000. 00 147, 750.00 Cost....._-.. ___ 15, 400. 99 17, 013.53 15, 819.42 25, 894.16 22, 811.86 138, 536.94 Expenditures .... 15, 611.63 16, 439. 89 15, 919.16 25,068.-02 23,419.98 137, 549.93 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950...................... $21,395.23 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ........................ 77,000.00 87. 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 61/2 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 above the stream bed, providing a total storage capacity of 22,000 acre-feet. A spillway constructed on rock is located in a saddle located about 800 feet south of the left abutment of the dam. The outlet consists of a 6-foot diameter tunnel approximately 243 feet long. Control is accomplished by gates mechanically op- perated from a tower located at the upper end of the tunnel. The drainage area controlled is approximately 50 square miles. The design includes provisions for future raising and adaptation to the development of hydroelectric power. The reservoir is oper- ated as a unit of a coordinated reservoir system for the control of floods in the Connecticut River Basin. The estimated cost, revised in 1950, is $1,211,000 for construc- tion, and $382,000 for lands and damages, including highway and utilities relocation, a total of $1,593,000 for new work. The esti- mated cost for annual maintenance (operating and care) is $19,500. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Acts approved June 22, 1936, as amended, and June 28, 1938 (H.Doc. 455, 75th Cong., 2d sess.). Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act ap- proved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-New work.: Con- sisted of completion of construction of the dam; relocation of a utility, sedimentation surveys, preparation of reservoir regulat- ing manual and record drawings; and land acquisition. The costs from regular funds for new work were $82,508.94. Maintenance: Work consisted of routine painting, periodic FLOOD CONTROL-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 175 checking of gates and operating equipment and general mainte- nance work. The costs from regular funds for maintenance work were $12,933.31. Reservoir operation: The flows on Millers River required no regulation during the past year. However, the reservoir was operated in April to minimize discharge contribution to the Con- necticut River. An inflow of approximately 400 cubic feet per second was reduced to 150 cubic feet per second. The amount of storage utilized was insignificant. Total costs during the fiscal year from regular funds were $95,442.25. Expenditures were $96,928.12. Condition at the end of fiscal year.-Construction of the dam was initiated in March 1947 and completed in September 1949. Work remaining to be done consists of completion of sedimenta- tion surveys and land acquisition. Total costs from regular funds for new work have been $1,542,- 048.97. Expenditures have been $1,540,673.89. Proposed operatibns.-Funds unexpended at the end of fiscal year, amounting to $60,326.11, plus accounts receivable amount- ing to $1.90, a total of $60,328.01 will be applied as follows: Accounts payable to June 30, 1950 .... .. . ... .... $1,376.98 New work: Land acquisition, period July 1, 1950, to June 30, 1951 32,691.65 Completion of sedimentation surveys ............ . . 1,192.69 Unallocated balance ......................... ............. 13,000.00 Maintenance: Operation, repairs, improvements and maintenance period July 1, 1950, to June 30, 1951 . .. .. 12,066.69 Total for all work ............ ......................... $60,328.01 The additional sum of $15,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing the fiscal year 1952 for operation, repairs, improvements and maintenance. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including .... fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated... - - - $659, 000.00 ....... $726,000.00 $100, 000.00 $30,000.00 $1,615,000. 00 Cost----.. -------- 18,187.29 $122,245.20 443, 386.00 769, 734.17 82, 508.94 1,529,115.66 Expenditures .. 17,135. 06 110, 210.15 371, 913.23 851,433.27 84, 592. 79 1, 528, 338. 56 Maintenance: Appropriated -- ---------- ----------------------------- 16, 000. 00 16,000. 00 Cost.....--------------------. ---........ .... 12,933.31 12,933.31 Expenditures --------------------------------------- 12, 335.33 12, 335.33 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950.... $28,587.65 88. 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 East Branch 176 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19 50 of the Ware River, about 2 miles up the West Branch of the Ware River, about 2.5 miles up Steven Brook, and about 1.5 miles up Longmeadow Brook. Existing project.-This project provides for the construction of an earth-and-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. Three 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 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 coordinated reservoir system for the control of floods in the Connecticut River Basin. No provisions are made for the development of hydroelectric power. The estimated cost revised in 1950, is $1,991,000 for construc- tion and $20,000 for lands and damages including highway re- location; a total of $2,011,000 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 ap- proved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Preparation of con- tract plans and sepcifications was continued. The costs and ex- penditures from regular funds for new work were $26,850.60. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Contract plans and specifica- tions were substantially complete. No construction work has been done. Total costs and expenditures from regular funds for new work have been $212,875.59. Proposed operations. Funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $21,667.23 will be applied as follows: Completion of contract plans and specifications. ............. $7,000.00 Held pending issuance of contract plans ..................... 14,667.23 Total ............................................ $21,667.23 FLOOD CONTROL-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 177 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - - - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated.... $50,000.00-$35,10.- $42, 398.85 $77,143.97 $10, 000.00 $234,542.82 Cost------- ----- 68, 353.69 $35,104.14 40, 821.85 40, 255. 74 26, 850. 60 212, 875. 59 Expenditures_... 67, 629. 70 36, 368. 78 37, 273.52 43, 804.07 26, 850. 60 212, 875. 59 Maintenance: Appropriated.... . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cost. Expenditures....---------------------------- ------------------------------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950..................... $21,667.23 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project................... 1,776,457.18 89. 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, in- cluding 400 feet of spillway, rising 160 feet above the stream bed and providing 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 approximately 162 square miles. Provision has been made for future installation 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 1950, is $2,341,000 for construc- tion and $874,000 for lands and damages, including highway relo- cations, a total of $3,215,000 for new work. The estimated cost for annual maintenance (operating and care) is $23,500. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936, as amended and June 28, 1938 (H. Doc. 455, 75th Cong., 2d sess.). Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act ap- proved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-New work: Clear- ing of the reservoir by hired labor was completed. Land acquisi- tion was continued. Construction of minor appurtenances and sedimentation surveys were continued. The costs from regular funds for new work were $20,168.04. Maintenance: Work consisted of resurfacing the access road, painting the service bridge, routine painting, periodic checking 178 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 of gates and operating equipment and general maintenance work. The costs from regular funds for maintenance were $18,564.10. Reservoir operation: Operation was required twice during the year, both times, in April 1950, as a result of rains and melting snows. The maximum reservoir inflow of 3,900 was reduced to 800 cubic feet per second during the crest of the flood. The maxi- mum reservoir pool was elevation 539.0, equivalent to a storage of 6,200 acre-feet, or 13 percent of the total. Total costs during the fiscal year from regular funds were $38,732.14. Expenditures were $39,183.15. Condition at the end of fiscal year.-Construction of the dam was initiated in August 1939 and completed in December 1951. Work remaining to be done consists of completion of land acquisi- tion and minor features. Total costs for the project have been $3,282,723.90, of which $3,157,275.16 was for new work and $125,448.74 for maintenance. Expenditures have been $3,281,480.70. Proposed operations.-Funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year amounting to $54,769.30, plus an anticipated allotment of $12,000.00 during fiscal year 1951, a total of $66,769.30, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable to June 30, 1950.......................... $1,243.20 New work: Land acquisition............................... 23,500.00 Completion of minor features, period July 1, 1950, to June 30, 1951 ............................................... 26,224.84 Maintenance: Operations, repairs, improvements and maintenance 15,801.26 Total for all work .................. ... ...... ... $66,769.30 The additional sum of $18,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing the fiscal year 1952 for operation, repairs, improvements and maintenance. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated .... 14,000. 00 _$3,170,000.00 Cost --...........2, 585.74 $3, 065.57 $12,778.14 $25, 354.01 $20, 168.04 3, 157, 275.16 Expenditures _.. 2, 530.37 3, 070.70 11, 590. 44 26,138. 62 20, 343. 33 3,156, 997. 12 Mainter ance: Aplropriated . . 10, 0C0.00 3,500.00 26, 5C0.00 24, 000. 00 22, 000. 00 141, 250. 00 Cost-........... 13, 444.74 15, 787.34 19, 728.35 22, 229. 58 18, 564.10 125, 448.74 Expenditures _-.. 13, 499. 76 15, 353.61 19, 578. 71 21, 873. 44 18, 839.82 124, 483.58 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950...................... $10,031.10 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951........ 12,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951........ 22,031.10 90. 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. FLOOD CONTROL-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 179 Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for clos- ing 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 portion of town along the Con- necticut River extending from high ground 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 por- tion 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 de- signed to protect against a flood, greater than any of record, re- duced by the approved plan of 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 con- struction 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 pro- visions of the Emergency Relief Act approved June 21, 1938. Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Operations con- sisted of the completion of record drawings. The costs for new work from regular funds were $1,359.44. Expenditures were $1,523.28. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction of the authorized project was initiated in 1939 and completed in June 1941. All work under this project is completed. Total costs and expenditures of the project have been $280,000 from Public Works Administra- tion funds and $680,000 from regular funds, a total of $960,000 for new work. Proposed operations.-None. The project is complete. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -. .. . fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work Appropriated....---------------------------------------------------- -- - 1$960,000. 00 Cost-------------............. $324. 21 $103.33 --------------- $770. 83 $1,359. 44 1960,000. 00 Expenditures -..-_ 344. 47 106. 21--- ----------- 606. 99 1, 523. 28 1960, 000.00 Maintenance: Appropriated--... ----- ---.... ----- --------------..-------------------------. Cost...... . . . . ..------------------------------ ------------- -----.------------- Expenditures.. . ...... . . . . . ..---- - - - -: - - --- -- - - - 1Includes $280,000 expended from public works funds. 180 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 91. 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 construction of a system of levees and concrete flood walls, consist- ing 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 pump- ing plants for the disposal of interior drainage; 18 stop-log structures; 20 gate structures for inlet and outlet works of exist- ing 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 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, and modified by the Flood Control Act of August 18, 1941. The estimated cost of new work, revised in 1950, is $3,475,600 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.-Fullycomplied 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 intersecting city sewers with the project drainage system. An additional $26,000 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. Operations con- sisted of completion of protection works in the area south of Mosher Street and initiation of construction of stop-log storage structures for stop-logs in the area north of Mosher Street; and continuation of preparation of the operation and maintenance manual and record drawings. The costs for new work were $90,044.59 from regular funds, and $12,000 from contributed funds, a total of $102,044.59. Expenditures were $109,871.55 from regular funds, and $12,000 from contributed funds, a total of $121,871.55. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction of the first por- tion of the authorized project which provides flood protection for the area north of Mosher Street was initiated in December 1938 and completed in 1940. Construction of the remaining portion was initiated in April 1947 and is substantially complete. Work re- maining to be done consists of completion of stop-log storage FLOOD CONTROL-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 181 structure in the area north of Mosher Street, preparation of opera- tion and maintenance manual and record drawings. Total costs have been $610,000 from Public Works Administration funds, $2,802,567.90 from regular funds, and $15,355.70 from con- tributed funds, a total of $3,427,923.60 for new work. Expendi- tures from Federal funds have been $3,409,146.60 and from contributed funds $15,355.70, a total of $3,424,502.30. Proposed operations.-Funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year amounting to $80,403.40 will be applied as follows: Accounts payable to June 30, 1950........................$3,421.30 Payments in connection with contract for construction of dike and pumping station ......................................... 54,949.97 Construction of stop-log storage structures................... . 6,810.07 Preparation of operation and maintenance manual and record drawings ............................................... 1,222.06 Unallocated contributed funds. . . .................. 14,000.00 Total for all work .... ........................... $80,403.40 No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary U. S. FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated.. . $1, 319, 550. 00 . -$25, 000.00 ---- $940, 000.00 $80, 000. 00 1$3, 475, 550. 00 Cost. _ _ -_ 105, 286. 88 $49, 721. 88 1,116, 248.93 910, 750. 88 90, 044. 59 13,412, 567.90 Expenditures .... 110, 568. 27 54, 986. 62 946, 290. 26 1, 053, 390.91 109, 871.55 13, 409,146. 60 Maintenance: Appropriated... . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . ..-----------------------------------.-------------- Cost........ .................................................................. Expenditures..-------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950.... $56,840.33 1 Includes $610,000 public works funds. Cost and financial summary CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ------ -- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated- .-------.. $26, 000. 00 ...------------------------- --. - $29, 355.70 Cost--...... ..... ..------------ --------- ---------------------------- .. $12,000.00 15,355.70 Expenditures----------------.... ----.. .... ---... ............. 12,000.00 15,355.70 Maintenance: Appropriated.... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .... .. . Cost.........-------------------.....-----------..-.----------...-------------------------------- E xpenditures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - --- - --~ _ _ Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950...... $14,000.00 182 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 92. SPRINGDALE, CONNECTICUT RIVER BASIN, MASS. Location.-Springdaleis in the southern portion of the city of Holyoke, Mass., in Hampden County, on the west bank of the Con- necticut River, 84 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 pump- ing station. Approximately 550 feet of the dike has been replaced by a concrete flood wall. The dike provides protection against a flood greater than any of record, reduced by the approved plan of 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., 3d sess.). The esti- mated cost of the work revised in 1948, is $780,700 for construc- tion, and $57,000 for lands and damages. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Construction of the protection work integrated with the project for the construction of the flood walls and pumping stations south of Mosher Street, Holyoke, Mass., was completed. The Springdale portion of the operation and maintenance manual was completed. Preparation of record drawings was initiated. The costs for new work from regular funds were $31,468.31. Expenditures were $39,953.96. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction of the project was initiated in April 1947 and is substantially complete. Work remaining to be done consists of completion of record drawings. Total costs for new work from regular funds have been $687,- 081.38. Expenditures have been $684,722.00. Proposed operations.-Funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $35,978.00 will be applied as follows: Accounts payable to June 30, 1950...................... $2,359.38 New work: Preparation of record drawings .. . .......... 1,265.62 Payments in connection with construction contract ............. 891.38 Unallocated balance .............................. .......... 31,461.62 Total .......... ................................. $35,978.00 No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - - - -- - --- - - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated . $349, 400. 00 $170, 000. 00 $155, 300. 00 $720, 700. 00 Cost---...------ --- 19,194.96 $16,176.94 441,523.89 147, 298.30 $31,468.31 687, 081.38 Expenditures.... 19, 759.92 10, 698. 83 383, 595.95 199, 908.84 39, 953.96 684, 722.00 Maintenance: Appropriated....-------------------- ------------- -- --.--. Cost -----... ---------- ----------------------------------------------- ------- Expenditures..... - --------------------- --------------- .------------------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950.... $32,802.34 FLOOD CONTROL-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 183 93. CHICOPEE, 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 construction of a system of levees and flood walls, approximately 25,700 feet in length, and pumping stations for the disposal of in- terior drainage. The protection system consists of two short sec- tions of dike in the Willimansett section in the extreme northern portion of the city; 20,200 feet of levee extending from high ground about 2 miles below the Willimanset 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 any of record, reduced by the ap- proved plan of 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 the new work, revised in 1946, is $1,678,000 for construction and $500,000 for lands and damages. In addition to the authorized existing 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.-See page 8 for requirements. Official notification of the requirements of local cooperation for the re- maining portion of the work to be done was forwarded to the city of Chicopee, Mass., on March 16, 1949. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Operations con- sisted of the investigation of tie-in dikes and preparation of record drawings. Costs for new work from regular funds were $4,450.06. Expenditures were $4,165.57. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction of the authorized project was initiated in March 1939 and completed in 1941 with the exception of a section of dike in Willimansett and the Char- bonneau Terrace pumping station. Work remaining to be done consists of the completion of design and construction of the dike in the Willimansett section and the Charbonneau Terrace pump- ing station. Total costs for new work have been $295,000 from Public Works Administration funds and $1,133,078.14 from regular funds, a total of $1,428,078.14. Expenditures have been $1,427,774.66. In addition, costs and expenditures of $385 apply to contributed funds. Proposed operations.-Funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $161,725.34, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable to June 30, 1949......................... .. $303.48 New work: Design and construction of Willimansett dike and 184 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 195 0 Charbonneau Terrace pumping station, upon compliance by the city with requirement of local cooperation.................. 161,275.83 Completion of tie-in dike investigation ........................ 146.03 Total for all work............................... $161,725.34 No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 I Total to June 30, 1950, including _------- - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated. . 6 . .....- .1........ . . $256,000.00 ___ _1$1,678, 000.00 Cost._ .---- $3,082.61 $29.24 $1, 393.35 9, 663.62 $4, 450.06 11, 428, 078.14 Expenditures ..- - 3,153.44 29.24 1,393.35 9, 644.63 4,165. 57 11, 427, 774. 66 Maintenance: Appropriated..... ..... Cost...------------------- Expenditures.. -------------------------- ------------------------------ ----- ----- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950.... $161,420.36 1 Includes $295,000 Public Works funds; in addition, the sum of $385 has been expended from con- ributed funds for newiwork. 94. RIVERDALE, CONNECTICUT RIVER BASIN, MASS. Location.-Riverdale is in the northern portion of the town of West Springfield, Mass., in Hampden County, on the west bank of the Connecticut River. It is located 80 miles from the mouth. Existing project.-The plan of improvement involves the con- struction of approximately 12,700 feet of earth levee, two pump- ing stations and three stop-log storage structures. The levee provides protection against a flood greater than any of record, reduced by the approved plan of 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., 3d sess.). The estimated cost of the work, revised in 1950, is $1,154,000 for construction, and $50,000 for lands and damages. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. The town of West Springfield has contributed $25,000 to defray the cost of local drainage works. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Operations con- sisted of continuation of construction of the dike and pumping stations and the preparation of contract plans and specifications for the construction of stop-log storage structures. The costs from regular funds for new work were $669,329.67 and $25,000 from contributed funds, a total of $694,329.67. Expenditures were $885,173.52. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction of the authorized project was substantially complete. Work remaining to be done consists of the construction of stop-log storage shelters and preparation of operation and maintenance manual and record drawings. Total costs from regular funds for new work have been FLOOD CONTROL-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 185 $1,128,808.26, and $25,000 from contributed funds, a total of $1,153,808.26. Expenditures have been $1,130,861.44. Proposed operations.-Funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $48,138.56 plus accounts receivable amounting to $82.25, a total of $48,220.81, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable to June 30, 1950 .......................... $23,029.07 New work: Payments in connection with construction of dike and pumping station ........................................ 8,023.38 Construction of stop-log storage shelters ................... . 5,540.00 Preparation of operation and maintenance manual and record drawings ................................................ 1,628.36 Unallocated balance ..................................... 10,000.00 Total ........................................... $48,220.81 The work described above will complete the project. Cost and financial summary U. S. FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950 including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated.... $455, 000. 00- ... - .. .. - .... ....... _- $612, 000.00 $1,154, 000.00 Cost-------.....--.--- 32, 801.04 $3, 394.92 $695.83 $338, 280.13 669, 329. 67 1,128, 808. 26 Expenditures.... 35, 343.34 3,941.49 695. 83 124, 489. 46 860,173. 52 1,105, 861.44 Maintenance: Appropriated .--------------------- Cost---... ---------- ----------------------------------------------------- Expenditures- ........ --- - ....... ......------------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950...... $21,321.75 Cost and financial summary CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including S.. fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated. . . .$25, 000. 00 $25, 000. 00 Cost ed------.----------.------------------------------------- $25,000.00 25,000.00 Expenditures--- _------....... .....----------- 25, 000. 00 25,000. 00 Maintenance: Appropriated...---------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Cost...------------------------------------------------------------------------- E xp en d itures - -- --................................................................------ -- 95. WEST SPRINGFIELD, CONNECTICUT RIVER BASIN, MASS. Location.-West Springfield, Mass., is located in Hampden County on the west bank of the Connecticut River, 76 miles above the mouth. Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the construction of a system of levees and flood walls, approximately 186 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 24,500 feet in length, extending along the Connecticut and West- field Rivers for the protection of the section of town located on the point of land above the junction of and between the two rivers. Three pumping stations are provided for the disposal of the interior drainage. The protection system extends from high ground in the vicinity of Harrison Place downstream along the Connecticut River and thence, upstream along the Westfield River to high ground at the Boston & Albany Railroad and involves the construction of approximately 2,300 feet of concrete flood wall, enlargement of 13,700 feet of existing levee, 2,400 feet of bank improvement, 6,100 feet of foundation treatment and three pump- ing stations. The levees and walls are designed to protect against a flood greater than any of record reduced by the approved plan of 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 (H. Doc. 455, 75th Cong., 2d sess.), and modified by the Flood Control Act of August 18, 1941 (H. Doc. 653, 76th Cong., 3d sess.). The estimated cost of new work, revised in 1948, is $1,350,000 for construction and $30,000 for lands and damages. In addition to the authorized existing project, supplementary work with relief labor has been undertaken at a cost of $223,947.21 pursuant to the provisions of the Emergency Relief Act approved June 21, 1938. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Operations con- sisted of preparation of record drawings; investigation of tie-in dikes and cleaning out, surging and calibrating of relief well sys- tem. Costs from regular funds for new work were $17,062.57. Expenditures were $16,352.46. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction of the authorized project was initiated in March 1939 and completed in July 1942 with the exception of the foundation treatment along the Westfield River, south of the Agawam Bridge which was initiated in May 1947 and completed in November 1947. Work remaining to be done consists of construction of additional relief wells. Total costs have been $245,000.00 from Public Works Administration funds and $1,008,271.48 from regular funds, a total of $1,253,- 271.48 for new work. Expenditures have been $1,252,323.89. Proposed operations.-Funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $97,676.11 will be applied as follows: Accounts payable to June 30, 1950 ...... . . $947.59 Construction of additional foundation wells . 96,728.52 Total .............. .. ... . ..... .. .... $97,676.11 Expenditures of the above funds will complete the project. FLOOD CONTROL-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 187 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ------ -- - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated... $400, 000. 00 -- $10, 000.00 . - $11, 350, 000. 00 Cost........ 8, 165. 12 $28, 396.99 243, 192. 58 $2, 044. 65 $17, 062. 57 11, 253, 271.48 Expenditures.... 8, 215.25 26, 301.31 245, 382. 20 1, 807. 17 16, 352. 46 11, 252, 323.89 Maintenance: Appropriated----.. ------------- - - Cost--------- ------- Expenditures ...------------------------ ------- ---- --------- ----- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950.... $96,668.25 1 Includes $245,000 Public Works funds. 96. SPRINGFIELD, CONNECTICUT RIVER BASIN, MASS. Location.-Springfield,Mass., is located in Hampden County, on the east bank of the Connecticut River, 76 miles above the mouth. Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the protection from flooding by the Connecticut River of two large low areas located in the northern and southern sections of the city. Protection is provided for the northern area by earth levees and concrete walls extending from high ground north of the Chicopee- Springfield town line downstream to high ground near the Boston & Albany Railroad bridge and for the southern area by concrete walls extending from high ground below the Memorial Bridge to high ground at the South End Bridge, and a pressure conduit, ex- tending from the Connecticut River up the Mill River, to provide protection against backwater and to carry the flow of the Mill River. The improvement involves the construction of approxi- mately 700 feet of earth levee, 13,000 feet of concrete flood wall, 1,700 feet of concrete conduit, wing walls along the Mill River above two dams and above a highway bridge, one pumping station and appurtenant drainage features to supplement the city system of disposal of interior drainage. The levees and walls are designed to protect against a flood greater than any of record reduced by the approved plan of 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 (H. Doc. 455, 75th Cong., 2d sess.), and modified by the Flood Control Act of August 18, 1941 (H. Doc. 653 and 724, 76th Cong., 3d sess.). The estimated cost of new work, revised in 1946, is $948,000 for construction and $272,000 for lands and damages. In addition to the authorized existing project, supplementary work with relief labor has been undertaken at a cost of $204,385.81 pursuant to the provisions of the Emergency Relief Act approved June 21, 1938. Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with. In addition, the city of Springfield has contributed $5,350 for the construction of inter- cepting sewers and additional surface drains. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Record drawings were completed. Costs and expenditures were $511.91. 188 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction of the authorized project was initiated in December 1938 and completed in Decem- ber 1948. All work under this project is completed. Total costs and expenditures have been $932,000 from regular funds and $5,350 from contributed funds, a total of $937,350. Proposed operations.-None. The project is complete. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including --- -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated.... $39, 000. 00 ........ $10, 000. 00 .----------- -------------- 1$932, 000. 00 Cost------------ 2,397. 22 $9, 058.90 29,157.16 $13, 028. 88 $511.91 1932, 000. 00 Expenditures - -....- 2, 364. 58 7, 805.25 30, 410.91 13, 073.99 511.91 1932, 000.00 Maintenance: A ppropriated - .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Co st. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Expenditures............... .......... - - - - -- - - - - - - - .- ..- 1 Includes $355,000]Publie Works funds; inladdition, the sum of $5,350 has beenlexpended from con- tributed funds foranewwork. 97. HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT RIVER BASIN, CONN. Location.-Hartford, Conn., is located in Hartford County on the west bank of the Connecticut River, 52 miles above the mouth. Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the construction of a system of levees and flood walls approximately 38,000 feet long, along the Connecticut River from high ground immediately north of town to high ground immediately south of town, with the Park River, which discharges into the Connecticut River at about the center of town, confined between concrete walls discharging through a short conduit section through the Connecticut River dike, including pumping stations for the dis- posal of interior drainage. The improvements as planned involved the construction of approximately 4,000 linear feet of concrete flood wall, 22,000 feet of earth dike, and an enlargement of 12,000 feet of existing dike along the Connecticut River, the construction of 5,600 linear feet of concrete conduit on the Park River, con- struction of 2,400 feet of conduit on Gully Brook, construction of 1,900 feet of conduit on Folly Brook, construction of five stop-log structures, three pumping stations, and other appurtenant drain- age structures and facilities. The project grade for levees and walls was designed to protect against a flood greater than any of record, as modified by an approved plan of reservoirs for flood control in the Connecticut River Basin. The grades at all points were above the maximum stage of the record flood, that of March 1936. At the request of the city of Hartford, the wall and dike grades were increased 5 to 6 feet, the crown width for levees increased from 10 to 15 feet, a conduit provided for the Park River in lieu of the open channel improvement; special equipment pro- vided for the Keney Lane and Bushnell Park pumping stations, and a superstructure of special architectural treatment provided FLOOD CONTROL-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 189 for the Bushnell Park pumping station. Additional expense of approximately $2,575,000 involved in these changes is being borne by the city of Hartford. The existing project was author- ized by the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938 (H. Doc. 455, 75th Cong., 2d sess.), and modified by the Flood Control Act of August 18, 1941 (H. Doc. 653, 76th Cong., 3d sess.), the act of October 26, 1942 (Public Law 759, 77th Cong., 2d sess.), and the act of 1950 (Public Law 516, 81st Cong., 2d sess.). The estimated cost of new work for the authorized project, revised in 1950, is $6,724,000 for construction and $900,000 for lands and damages, exclusive of the cost of the additional work desired by the city. In addition to the authorized existing project, supplementary work with relief labor has been undertaken at a cost of $388,221.82 pursuant to the provisions of the Emergency Relief Act approved June 21, 1938. Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with. In addition, $2,771,630 has been contributed by the city to cover the increased cost of con- structing the dikes to a higher grade, constructing a conduit in- stead of walls for the Park River, and including special features in the Keney Lane and Bushnell Park pumping stations. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Construction of Bushnell Park Pumping Station and four stop-log storage struc- tures was completed. Construction of Keney Lane Pumping Sta- tion was substantially completed. The costs were $29,452.88 from regular funds and $11,000 from contributed funds, a total of $40,452.88 for new work. Expenditures were $99,470.02 from regular funds and $11,000 from contributed funds, a total of $110,470.02. Condition at the end of fiscal year.-Construction of the au- thorized project was initiated in December 1938 and is substantial- ly completed. The work remaining to be done consists of the construction of Folly Brook Conduit and construction to final grade of a stop-log structure and a short section of earth dike. The costs of the existing project have been $835,000 from Public Works Administration funds, $5,627,382.68 from regular funds, and $2,527,613.69 from contributed funds, a total of $8,989,996.37 for new work. Expenditures have been $835,000 from Public Works Administration funds, $5,628,400.90 from regular funds, and $2,527,613.69 from contributed funds, a total of $8,991,014.59. Proposed operations.-Funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $259,615.41, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable to June 30, 1950........ ................... $595.44 Payments in connection with contract for Keney Lane Pumping Station ................................................ 8,333.39 Construction of South End dike............................ 96,000.00 Preparation of record drawings and completion of miscellaneous items .................. .................... ........ 3,550.71 Unallocated contributed funds to be expended in connection with city's share of cost of completion of project.. ........ 151,135.87 Total for all work ... .. .. ... $259,615.41 The additional sum of $245,000 is needed to be appropriated for the, fiscal year 1952 for completion of the project. 939127--51-vol. 1-13 190 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary U. S. FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including --------- ----. ...-- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated. -- $365,000.00 $277,000.00- ..... . $60, 000. 00 $10, 000.00 1$6, 479,000.00 Cost---...--..------.... 16, 733. 77 18, 677.84 $312, 054. 55 323, 933. 88 29, 452.88 16,462, 382.68 Expenditures ... 17, 222.88 15, 928. 66 230, 497.11 339, 269.69 99, 470.02 16,463, 400.90 Maintenance: Appropriated .- . . . . --.. . Cost............................................................................... E xpenditures.... - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950...................... $4,816.92 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project. . . ....................... 245,000.00 1Includes $835,000 Public Works funds. Cost and financial summary CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950 including ... . .. fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated....-------------............-........-------------------------- $2,771,630.00 Cost-............. $8,800 $41.07 $81,391.73 $192,971.71 $11, 000 2, 527, 613.69 Expenditures -.... 8,800 41.07 81, 391. 73 192, 971.71 11,000 2, 527, 613.69 Maintenance: Appropriated_.. ... .... Expenditures-____ Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950..... $242,256.88 98. EAST HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT RIVER BASIN, CONN. Location.-East Hartford, Conn., is located in Hartford County on the east bank of the Connecticut River, 52 miles above the mouth. Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the construction of a system of levees and concrete flood walls con- sisting of the following features: Approximately 19,000 feet of earth levee and 750 feet of concrete flood wall along the Connecti- cut and Hockanum Rivers extending from the high ground near Greene Terrace in the north to high ground at Brewer Lane and Central Avenue in the south; two stop-log structures; three pump- ing stations for the disposal of interior drainage; and appurtenant drainage structures and facilities. The levees and walls are de- signed to protect against a design flood greater than any of record, reduced by the approved plan of reservoirs for flood con- trol in the Connecticut River Basin. The levee and wall grades are at all points above the maximum stage of the greatest flood of FLOOD CONTROL-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 191 record, that of March 1936. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, as modified by Public, No. 859, Seventy-sixth Congress, approved October 15, 1940, and Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941. The estimated cost of new work, revised in 1948, is $2,138,500 for construction and $270,000 for lands and damages. In addition to the authorized existing project, supplementary work with relief labor has been undertaken at a cost of $150,008.77 pursuant to the provisions of the Emergency Relief Act approved June 21, 1938. Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with. In addition, $7,637.48 was contributed by the town to cover the cost of changes and addi- tions to the sewer system. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Record drawings were completed. Costs from regular funds for new work were $4,348.13. Expenditures were $4,466.74. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction of the authorized project was initiated in December 1938 and completed in July 1943. All work under this project is completed. Total costs of the project have been $380,000 from Public Works Administration funds and $1,755,444.02 from regular funds, a total of $2,135,- 444.02, all for new work. Expenditures have been $2,135,444.02. In addition, costs and expenditures of $7,637.48 apply to contrib- uted funds. Proposed operations.-None. The project is complete. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including _ fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated---------------------------- ---------------------------- 1$2,138,525.30 Cost ....... -$1,517.04 $767.64-------------- $226.47 $4, 348. 13 12,135, 444. 02 Expenditures - 1, 517. 04 767. 64 ...........--------------. 107. 86 4,466.74 12,135, 444.02 Maintenance: Appropriated.. -----------.---------------------------.------------------------ Cost...--------------------- ------------------------- ------------------------- Expenditures....------------------------------ ------------------------------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950...... $3,081.28 1Includes $380,000 Public Works funds; in addition, $7,637.48 has been expended from contributed funds for new work. 99. WINSTED, CONNECTICUT RIVER BASIN, CONN. Location.-Winsted is located in Litchfield County, on the Mad River, a tributary of the Farmington River, which in turn is a tributary of the Connecticut River, 115 miles from the mouth. Existing project.-The plan of improvement involves improve- ment of the channel of Mad River to reduce flood heights. The work consists of the removal of one dam and the excavation of a trapezoidal channel from Lake Street, to a point approximately 1,600 feet below the Case Avenue Bridge with an average bottom width of 7 feet and 1-on-2 1/ side slopes. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941 192 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 (H. Doc. 724, 76th Cong., 3d sess.). The estimated cost of the work, revised in 1950, is $171,500 for construction and $30,000 for lands and damages. Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. Assurances of cooperation were accepted by the Chief of Engineers on March 16, 1949. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Operations con- sisted of completion of plans and specifications and initiation of construction. Costs for new work from regular funds were $20,- 591.03. Expenditures were $19,087.07. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction was initiated in May 1950. Total costs from regular funds for new work have been $29,619.80. Expenditures have been $28,114.22. Proposed operations.-Funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $181,885.78, plus an allotment of $50,000 for fiscal year 1951, a total of $231,885.78, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable to June 30, 1950 .. .. $1,505.58 New work: Completion of construction, preparation of as built drawings and maintenance manual .. . . 230,380.20 Total ....... ............. . ....... . ..... . $231,885.78 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ..... fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated... $114, 000. 00 .. .. . . . . . ... . ... ... . . .... . . . . $210,000.00 Cost ..... -. 976.66 $166.55 .... ... $516.61 $20,591.03 29, 619.80 Expenditures - -.... 983.84 178.21 514.99 19, 087. 07 28, 114. 22 Maintenance: A ppropriated ... C ost...-- - ------- - - - -- - - -- - - . --. -.... - - - - Expenditures.-.--- - - - - Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950.... $71,781.74 100. THOMASTON RESERVOIR, HOUSATONIC RIVER BASIN, CONN. Location.-The site of the proposed Thomaston Reservoir is on the Naugatuck River about 30 miles above its junction with the Housatonic River and about 1 mile north of Thomaston, Conn. The reservoir will extend upstream approximately 6.4 miles. Existing project.-This project provides for the construction of a rolled-fill earth and rock dam 1,800 feet long at the crest line, ris- ing 136 feet above the stream bed and providing a storage capacity of 41,500 acre-feet. The spillway will consist of an open side chan- nel constructed in rock on the right abutment and a low concrete weir with discharge capacity of 63,800 cubic feet per second. The outlet will consist of a 15-foot diameter tunnel 765 feet long. Con- trol will a shaft -from .be accomplished by gates mechan=ically !operated through a house above. The drainage area controlled is 97 square miles. The reservoir will be operated for the flood pro- tection of Waterbury and the other communities downstream on the Naugatuck River. FLOOD CONTROL-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 198 The estimated cost, revised in 1950, is $3,950,000 for construc- tion and $7,950,000 for lands and damages, including highway, railroad and utility relocations; a total of $11,900,000 for new work. The estimated cost for annual maintenance (operating and care) is $20,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944 (H. Doc. 338, 77th Cong., 1st sess.). Local cooperation.-Section3 of the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944, applies. Operation and results during fiscal year.-Engineering studies in connection with the preparation of detailed plans were con- tinued. Costs from regular funds for new work were $286.43. Expenditures were $494.50. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Detailed plans were 5 percent complete. No construction work has been done. Total costs and expenditures have been $24,923.31. Proposed operations.-Funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year amounting to $70,076.69 will be applied to new work, continuation of engineering studies in connection with prepara- tion of detailed plans, period July 1, 1950 to June 30, 1951. No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950 including - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated .. $95, 000.00 - . .$95, 000.00 Cost-----... ------- 1, 286.22 $6, 529. 11 $2, 026.98 $14, 794. 57 $286. 43 24, 923.31 Expenditures.... 1, 079.31 6, 736. 02 2, 014. 88 14, 598. 60 494. 50 24, 923.31 Maintenance: Appropriated ...-- Cost------------------------------------------------ Expenditures----....--- -- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................... 70,076.69 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................. 11,805,000.00 101. FLOOD-CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 205, PUBLIC LAW 858, EIGHTIETH CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION, NORWALK, NORWALK RIVER BASIN, CONN. Section 205 of Public Law 858, Eightieth Congress, second ses- sion, approved June 30, 1948, authorized the Secretary of the Army "to allot from any appropriations heretofore or hereafter made for flood control, not to exceed $2,000,000 for any one fiscal year, for the construction of small flood control projects not spe- cifically authorized by Congress, * * * Provided, That not more than $100,000 shall be allotted for this purpose at any single locality from the appropriations for any one fiscal year: * * *." Under authority of this act, the sum of $48,000 was allotted for construction of the Norwalk River Channel Improvement. Location.-The project is located on the Norwalk River in the 194 REPORT OF CHEF OF .ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Perry Avenue section of the city of Norwalk, Fairfield County, Conn. Existing project.-The plan of improvement involves enlarge- ment and limited realignment of the channel of the Norwalk River to reduce flood heights. The work consists of the removal of one dam, excavation of a trapezoidal channel approximately 1,700 feet long with an average bottom width of 75 feet and 1- on 2-side slopes, and construction of a dike approximately 1,100 feet long with a top width of 12 feet and 1- on 2-side slopes. The estimated cost of the work is $48,000 for construction and $2,800 for lands and damages. Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. Assurances of cooperation were accepted on November 8, 1949. The city of Norwalk is now in the process of acquiring lands necessary for the project. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Operations con- sisted of engineering studies and preparation of contract plans and specifications. Costs for new work from regular funds were $3,514.62. Expenditures were $3,421.82. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Engineering studies are com- plete. Contract plans and specifications are substantially com- plete. No construction work has been done. Total costs from regular funds for new work have been $3,514.62. Expenditures have been $3,421.82. Proposed operations.-Funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $44,578.18, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable to June 30, 1950......................... .. $92.80 New work: Completion of plans and specifications ............... 985.38 Construction of project, period April 1, 1951 to June 30, 1951 43,000.00 Preparation of record drawings and maintenance manual .... 500.00 Total ................................... ............. $44,578.18 The work described above will complete the project. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- -- - - -- -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1945 New work: Appropriated ... ----------------------------------------------- $48,000.00 $48,000.00 Cost --...-- -----------.-------------------------- -------------- 3,514.62 3,514.62 Expenditures . ....... ..............----------..-----------..--------------.....--------------.. 3,421.82 3,421.82 Maintenance: Appropriated....------------------------------ ------------------------------------- Cost... -- --------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Expenditures-.-- .---------- ---------------------------------------------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950...... $44,485.38 102. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS AND CONTINGENCIES FOR FLOOD CONTROL The cost of work during the year amounted to $180,247.15. Expenditures were $173,327.71. Total costs have been $1,117,- FLOOD CONTROL-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 195 894.48. Total expenditures have been $1,108,883.39. The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year amounting to $24,606.16 plus an allotment of $45,000 for fiscal year 1951, a total of $69,- 606.16, will be applied during fiscal year 1951 to payment of expenses incurred under this heading. The sum of $191,500 can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated. _. C ost... - - -- - - -- - - - -- - - - - - -- - - - - - -- - - -- ------- Expenditures.... .......--- Maintenance: Appropriated.... $181, 439. 55 $85, 000. 00 $60,000.00 $108,900. 00 $175,000. 00 $1,133, 489. 55 Cost... 170, 188.10 __........ 186,373. 89 43, 584.35 107, 342. 10 180,247.15 1, 117,894. 48 _ Expenditures.... 186,632. 85 172,134. 57 39, 815. 25 108, 618. 51 173,327. 71 1,108, 883.39 103. INACTIVE FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures full report to June 30, 1950 Estimated Name o fproject see annual . amount report required to for - New work Maintenance complete 1. Hopkinton-Everett Reservoir, Merrimack River Basin, N.H..1-------------------- 941 $67, 131.49 ........ ... (1) 2. Mountain Brook Reservoir, Merrimack River Basin, N. H ...._ ___ - - _____._-- 1949 _-_-- .. 56, 890. 52- ...- ...- (2) 3. Bennington Reservoir, Merrimack River Basin, N. H.... ------------------- 1949 204,692.27--------------$9, 731,307.73 4. Beards Brook Reservoir, Merrimack River Basin, N. H-----... --------------- 1949 77, 811. 55 ....-------------- 35, 802,188. 45 5. North Andover and Lawrence, Merrimack River Basin, Mass....-------------------- 1949 --- 19, 488. 54 .. 1, 330, 511.46 ----........... 6. Lowell, Merrimack River Basin, Mass..... 1945 490, 600.00-------------- .............. () 7. Pawtucket, Blackstone River Basin, R.I... 1949- _....-...... ____ .. - 3163, 000. 00 8. Clyde, Pawtuket River Basin, R. I........ 1948 8,830.09 .............. 6 601,169.91 9. Pontiac Diversion, Pawtuxet River Basin, R. I...--------------------------1948 24, 216. 64 --------------...........5, 245, 783.36 10. Westville Reservoir, Thames River Basin, Mass..------------------------. 1949 --- 4, 191, 432.15 78, 567. 85 ..-...---------........ 11. North Springfield Reservoir, Connecticut River Basin, Vt..._---------------------- 1949 9,004. 96 ------..--------..... 47, 429, 995. 04 12. Brockway Reservoir, Connecticut River Basin, Vt...---------------------- 1946 -------- .... .....------------------. 8, 478, 000.00 13. Williamsville Reservoir, Connecticut River Basin, Vt....-------------------1949 146,501. 62- .--....------.... (7) 14. West Canaan Reservoir, Connecticut River Basin, N. H...... ....... 1948 91,900.31 .............. - 37, 220, 099. 69 15. Claremont Reservoir, Connecticut River Basin, N. H....................... 1949 10,171, 205. 32 206, 794. 68--....-----...... 16. Honey Hill Reservoir, Connecticut River Basin, N. H.....--------------------1949 3,177, 784.93 92, 215.07 .............-------------- 17. West Brookfield Reservoir, Connecticut River Basin, Mass.......--------------------1948 67,154.11 ............-------------- 6, 977, 845.89 I Bennington and Beards Brook Reservoirs have been substituted. 3 A dam has been constructed by private interests at the site. 3 Cost revised in 1949. * Cost revised in 1950. 6 Completed. e Local interests have indicated that assurances of local cooperation will not be furnished. 7 The Island, Townshend and Ball Mountain Reservoirs have been substituted. 196 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood-control acts and committee resolutions Date trans- Locality Authorization mitted to Document Recom- act Congress No. mendation 1 1 1 i Acushnet River and New Bedford and River and Harbor Fairhaven Harbors, Mass., particu- Act, Mar. 2 larly to provide greater depth in the 1945. eastern portion of the anchorage basin and for the improvement of naviga- tion, flood control and related pur- poses. Ammonoosuc River, N. H., tributary Flood Control of the Connecticut River. Committee res- olution, May 28, 1941. Aroostook River and tributaries, Maine_ Flood Control Act, June 30, 1948. Blackstone River, Mass. and R. I., for Flood Control Dec. 28, 1949 .........--------- Unfavorable flood control on Scott's Brook, Mass. Committee res- olution, May 25, 1945. Connecticut and Chicopee Rivers ---- Flood Control Act, Aug. 28, 1937. Connecticut and Merrimack Rivers and Flood Control their tributaries, and such other Act, May 17, streams in the States of Maine, New 1950. Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, where power development appears feasible and practicable, to determine the hy- droelectric potentialities, in combina- tion with other water and resource de- velopment. Connecticut River and tributaries in- Flood Control cluding Westfield River. Committee res- olution, June 16, 1938. Connecticut River and tributaries, for Senate Public flood control on Passumpsic River and Works Com- tributaries, particularly in vicinity of mittee resolu- St. Johnsbury, Vt. tion, June 9, 1948. Connecticut River and tributaries, for Flood Control substitute flood-control project in Committee res- place of Sugar Hill Dam and Reservior olution, May on Ammonoosuc River, N. H. 28, 1941. Connecticut River, Mass., between Hat- Flood Control ---------------- field and Mount Tom. Act, Aug. 11, 1939. I'airhaven and New Bedford Harbors River and Harbor ---------------- and the Acushnet River, Mass., great- Act, Mar. 2, er depth in the eastern portion of 1945. anchorage basin and for navigation, flood control and related purposes. Green River, Mass.----........--....... Flood Control Act, Aug, 11, 1939. Housatonic River, Conn., Mass., and Senate Public N.Y. Works Com- mittee resolu- tion, Feb. 4, 1949. Isaral River, at and in the vicinity of Flood Control Lancaster, New Hampshire, in the in- Act, May 17, terest of flood control and related pur- 1950. poses. Kennebec River, Maine._-_ __ . Commerce Com- mittee resolu- tion, March 28, 1936. Kennebec River and tributaries, Maine_ Flood Control Act, June 20, 1936. Kennebec River, Maine ..... - Flood Control Act, June 22, 1936. Knightville Reservoir, Westfield River Flood Control Mass., with a view to modifying the Act, July 24, existing project to provide low flow 1946. regulation. FLOOD CONTROL-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 197 Status of all investgations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Locality Authorization mitted to Document Recom- act Congress No. mendation .1 1 d- io Merrimack and Connecticut Rivers and Flood Control their tributaries and such other Act, May 17, streams in the States of Maine, New 1950. Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut,and Rhode Island, where power development appears feasible and practicable. Merrimack River, Mass., and N. H. River and Harbor with a view to improvement for navi- Act, June 20, gation, flood control and water power. 1938. Mystic River and its tributaries, Mass- Flood Control chusetts (between the Wellington Act, May 17, ridge and the Craddock Bridge). 1950. Narragaugus River and tributaries, Flood Control Maine. Act, July 24, 1946. New Bedford and Fairhaven Harbors River and Harbor and the Acushnet River, Mass., to Act, Mar. 2, provide greater depth in the eastern 1945. portion of the anchorage basin and for the improvement of navigation, flood control, and related purposes. Passumpsic River and tributaries, par- Senate Public ticularly in the vicinity of St. Johns- Works Com- bury, Vt. mittee resolu- tion, June 9, 1948. St. Johnsbury, Vt., Passumpsic River - do...... . . and tributaries in vicinity of. Scott's Brook,Mass. (tributary of Black- Flood Control Dec. 28, 1949---------- Unfavorable. stone River, Mass., and R. I.). .- Committee res- olution, May 25, 1945. Sugar Hill Dam and Reservoir, substi- Flood Control tute flood control project on Ammo- Committee res- noosuc River, Connecticut River olution, May Basin. 28, 1941. Thames River and its tributaries, Con- House Public necticut. Works Com- mittee resolu- tion, June 17, 1948. - -- - -- -- - Westfield River, Mass., with a view to Flood Control modifying the existing Knightville Act, July 24, Reservoir to provide low flow regula- 1946. tion. Westfield River, tributary of the Con- Flood Control necticut River. Committee res- olution, June 16, 1938. I I I I IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT This district comprises western Vermont, small portions of western Massachusetts and Connecticut, eastern New York, in- cluding Long Island, and northeastern New Jersey, embraced in the drainage basins tributary to Lake Champlain and the St. Lawrence River system east thereof and to the Atlantic Ocean from New York-Connecticut State line to but not including Man- asquan Inlet, N. J. It exercises jurisdiction, however, over all matters pertaining to the improvement of the Great Lakes to Hudson River water- way; and, for the purposes of study, investigation, and survey for the St. Lawrence River seaway and power project, over the International Rapids section of the St. Lawrence River, extending from Chimney Point to the foot of Cornwall Island. District Engineer: Col. W. W. Wanamaker, Corps of Engineers to November 30, 1949; Lt. Col. P. D. Troxler, Corps of Engineers, Acting District Engineer to January 14, 1950; Col. E. P. Ketch- um, Corps of Engineers, District Engineer since that date. Division Engineer of the North Atlantic Division, New York, N. Y., comprising the New York, N. Y., Philadelphia, Pa., Balti- more, Md., Washington, D. C., and Norfolk, Va., districts. Brig. Gen. G. J. Nold, Corps of Engineers, to November 30, 1949; Col. E. E. Gesler, Corps of Engineers, Acting Division Engineer to June 9, 1950; and Col. F. F. Frech, Corps of Engineers, Division Engineer since that date. IMPROVEMENTS Navigation Navigation-Continued Page Page 1. Mamaroneck Harbor, N. Y. 200 16. New York Harbor: En- 2. Echo Bay Harbor, N. Y... 202 trance Channels and An- 3. East Chester Creek, N. Y.. 203 chorage areas ......... 226 4. Westchester Creek, N. Y.. 205 17. Bay Ridge and Red Hook 5. Harbor at Flushing Bay, Channels, N. Y ....... 230 N. Y.................. 206 18. Gowanus Creek Channel, 6. Hempstead Harbor, N. Y.. 208 N .Y ................... 232 7. Huntington Harbor, N. Y.. 210 19. Buttermilk Channel, N. Y. 238 8. Mattituck Harbor, N. Y... 212 20. East River, N. Y........ . 235 9. Lake Montauk Harbor, 21. Newton Creek, N. Y .... 238 N.Y ................. 213 22. Harlem River, N. Y....... 241 10. Long Island Intracoastal 23. Hudson River Channel, Waterway, N. Y ...... 215 New York Harbor ..... 243 11. Great South Bay, N. Y.... 216 24. New York Harbor: Collec- 12. Browns Creek, N. Y....... 218 tion of Drift .......... 247 13. Fire Island Inlet, N. Y.... 220 25. Wappinger Creek, N. Y... 248 14. East Rockaway (Debs) 26. Rondout Harbor, N. Y..... 249 Inlet, N. Y............ . 221 27. Hudson River, N. Y....... 251 15. Jamaica Bay, N. Y.0..... . 223 199 200 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Navigation-Continued Flood control-Continued Page Page 28. Great Lakes to Hudson 48. Wrightsville Reservoir, River Waterway, En- Winooski River Basin, largement of New York Vt ................... 303 State Barge Canal ..... 256 49. East Barre Reservoir, Wi- 29. Narrows of Lake Cham- nooski River Basin, Vt.. 304 plain, N. Y. and Vt.... 259 50. Rutland, Otter Creek, Vt. 306 30. Otter Creek, Vt ........ 261 51. Hoosick Falls, Hoosic 31. Burlington Harbor, Vt.... 263 River Basin, Vt. ....... 307 32. Plattsburg Harbor, N. Y... 264 52. North Adams, Hoosic River 33. Newark Bay, Hackensack Basin, Mass. .......... 309 and Passaic Rivers, N. J. 266 53. Adams, Hoosic River 34. New York and New Jersey Basin, Mass ........... . 312 Channels .............. 272 54. Snagging and clearing un- 35. Raritan River to Arthur der authority of section Kill Cut-off Channel, 2 of the Flood Control N. J................. 278 Act approved Aug. 28, 36. Woodbridge Creek, N. J... 279 1937, as amendd ....... 315 37. Great Kills Harbor, Staten 55. Emergency flood control Island, N. Y........... 280 work under authority of 38. Raritan River, N. J....... 283 the Flood Control Act 39. Shoal Harbor and Compton approved Aug. 18, 1941, Creek, N. J. ......... 286 as amended ........... 316 40. Sandy Hook Bay at Leon- 56. Emergency bank protection ardo, N. J .............. 288 work under authority of 41. Shrewsbury River, N. J... 290 the Flood Control Act 42. Shark River, N. J....... 293 approved Dec. 22, 1944, 43. Examinations, Surveys and as amended. ........... 317 Contingencies (General) 295 57. Emergency flood protection 44. Inactive navigation pro- work under authority of jects .................. 296 section 205 of the Flood 45. Plant allotment .......... 297 Control Act of June 30, 1948 .................. 318 Flood Control 58. .Preliminary examinations, 46. Waterbury Reservoir, Wi- surveys and contingen- nooski River Basin, Vt. 301 cies for flood control . 319 47. Waterbury, Winooski 59. Inactive flood control proj- River Basin, Vt......... 302 ects ................. 320 1. MAMARONEGK HARBOR, N. Y. Location-This harbor is situated on the north shore of Long Island Sound, 5 miles west of the Connecticut State line, and 27 miles by water east of the Battery, New York City. (SeeU. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 222.) . Previous projects.-Adopted by"River and Harbor Act of Au- guist 2, 1882, modified in 1899, and by River and Harbor Act of July 25, 1912. For further details see Annual Reports for 1915, 1924, and 1938,.pages 1759, 141, and 160, respectively. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 10 feet deep at mean low water and 100 feet wide from deep water in Long Island Sound to Orienta Point, and thence 80 feet wide to a point about 150 feet below the Boston Post Road, including an extension to the northeast 300 feet long and 80 feet wide, all with widening at bends; for an anchorage in the East Basin of same depth; and for an anchorage in the West Basin 6 feet deep at mean low water with a channel of like depth and 80 feet wide connecting this anchorage with the main channel. Length of section included in project,. 13/4 miles. Mean tidal range, 6.9 feet; mean range of RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 201 spring tides, 8.3 feet; irregular fluctuations due to wind and barometric pressure vary from 3.9 feet below mean low water up to 8.5 feet above mean high water. The estimated cost for new work, revised in 1935, was $161,000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects but including an estimated local contribution of $26,500. The latest (1950) ap- proved estimate of cost of annual maintenance is $5,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Sept. 22, 1922 Dredging 10-foot channel and anchorage ___ H. Doc. 651, 66th Cong., 2d sess. Aug. 20, 1935 Dredging 6-foot anchorage in West Basin and its ap- Rivers and Harbors Committee proach channel. Doc. 4, 74th Cong., 1st sess). (Contains latest published maps. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with except that local in- terests are required to provide adequate and suitable spoil-dis- posal areas suitably diked or bulkheaded as needed. Terminal facilities.-There are 11 wharves with a total avail- able berthage of 2,865 feet along the shores of the harbor; 7 are located in East Basin and 4 are located in West Basin. Ten of the wharves are equipped with freight- and boat-handling facilities; none has railroad connections. One wharf with a berthage of 235 feet is publicly owned. Seven boatyards with storage space for 1,050 boats and equipped with marine railways are available for pleasure craft. Small-boat landings, consisting of floats, hav- ing a total berthage of 400 feet, are available to the public. The facilities are adequate for existing commerce. (For latest full description of terminal facilities, see Port and Terminal Facilities at the Port of New York, 1942, Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Final cost and expenditures of $250 were reported during the fiscal year for a condition survey of the channel completed in April 1949. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work under the existing proj- ect was commenced October 1924 and completed July 1939. When examined in April 1949, the controlling mean low-water depth in the main channel was 9 feet for a width varying from 100 to 65 feet from Long Island Sound to the East Basin anchorage area, where the depth was 7 feet. The controlling depth in the West Basin and connecting channel was 6 feet below mean low water. The total cost and expenditures of the existing project to June 30, 1950 were $187,068.19-$145,407.89 for new work, of which $126,679.83 were United States funds and $18,728.06 contributed funds, and $41,660.30 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952.... 202 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 Juie 30, 1950, including - --- --. .--- - -.--.--- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 to 1946 prior New work: Appropriated-..-------------..........-...................--------------............--------------.........-------------.. 1$207, 404. 26 Cost------------------------------------ ............- ----------------------------............. 207,404.36 Expenditures----....------------ ------------------------------------------ 1207, 404.26 Maintenance: Appropriated .... $470. 00 $10. 76 .....-------------- $1, 600.00 $250.00 55, 075.16 Cost......------------- 470. 00 10. 76 -------------- 1, 600. 00 250. 00 55, 075.16 Expenditures - -....- 470.00 10.76 --- .-. -. 1,600.00 250.00 55, 075.16 SExclusive of $18,728.06 contributed funds expended for new work. 2. ECHO BAY HARBOR, N. Y. Location.-This harbor is situated on the north shore of Long Island Sound, 8 miles west of the Connecticut State line and 24 miles by water east of the Battery, New York City. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 222.) Previous projects.-Adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 18, 1878, and modified by River and Harbor Acts of June 13, 1902, and March 2, 1907. For further details see Annual Reports for 1915 and 1938, pages 1760 and 162, respectively. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 10 feet deep at mean low water and 100 feet wide, extending from the 10-foot contour in Echo Bay to the city wharf at Beaufort Point (Hudson Park), and a turning basin of the same depth at the inner extrem- ity of the channel. Length of section included in project, 1,300 feet. Mean tidal range, 7.3 feet; mean range of spring tides, 8.6 feet; irregular fluctuations due to wind and barometric pressure vary from 3.9 feet below mean low water up to 8.1 feet above mean high water. The estimated cost of new work, made in 1910, was $22,110, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate of cost of annual maintenance is $1,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 25, 1910 (H. Doc. 1118, 60th Cong., 2d seas.). The latest published map is in the project document. Terminal facilities.-Water terminals, seven in number, with available dockage of 2,500 feet, are scattered along the water front at and between Beaufort Point and the head of navigation. One, inconveniently located with reference to the business center, is publicly owned; four are privately owned; and two are corpo- rately owned. The facilities provided are adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Final cost and expenditures of $200 were reported during the fiscal year for a condition survey of the channel completed in April 1949. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1911. When examined in April 1949 the controlling RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 203 mean low-water depth in the entrance channel was 9 feet for a width varying from 80 to 100 feet and 8 feet in the turning basin. The total cost and expenditures of the existing project to June 30, 1950 were $24,377.18--$17,216.14 for new work and $7,161:04 for maintenance. P'roposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ---------- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated-..-----------------------............-- ............ -------.................----------------------------- 64, 583.89 Cost----------.............-----------............-----------............ ---------------------------------- 64,583.89 Expendittsts----....-------------............ ---- --------------------------------------- 64, 583.89 Maintenance: Appropriated .... $250.00 $5.73 .-- --- $500.00 $200.00 7,171.45 Cost .........-------------- 250.00 5., 73 ..........--------------. 500.00 200. 00 7,171.45 Expenditures.... 250.00 ... ....... 5. 73 ---------------- 500.00 200.00 7,171.45 3. EAST CHESTER CREEK, N. Y. Location.-This creek, also known as Hutchinson River, is a small tidal stream emptying into East Chester Bay, an indenta- tion in the north shore of Long Island Sound immediately north of Throgs Neck, 12 miles southwest of the Connecticut State line and 21 miles by water northeast of the Battery, New York City. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 223.) Previous projects.--Adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of March 3, 1873, June 25, 1910, and July 3, 1930. For further de- tails see Annual Report for 1915, page 1761, Annual Report for 1929, page 167, Annual Report for 1938 page 163, and Annual Report for 1949, page 208. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 10 feet deep at mean low water and generally 150 feet wide from Long Island Sound through East Chester Bay to a point 700 feet below the Boston Post Road Bridge, and thence 70 feet wide extending to a point where the creek divides into a Y, thence approximately 1,000 feet into the east branch of the Y and approximately 500 feet into the west branch of the Y; a passing basin south of the Boston Post Road Bridge; widening of the channel at the Boston Post Road Bridge; and for construction of a check dam at the head of navigation. Length of section included in project, 5 miles. Mean tidal range, 7.3 feet in the estuary; mean range of spring tides, 8.6 feet; irregular fluctuations due to wind and barometric pressure vary from 3.9 feet below mean low water up to 8.1 feet above mean high water. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1946, is $664,000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The esti- mate of annual cost of maintenance, revised in 1950, is $29,800. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor 204 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Act of May 17, 1950 (H. Doe. 749, 80th Cong., 2d sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950, provides that local interests shall: (a) Furnish free of cost to the United States all lands, ease- ments, rights-of-way, and suitable areas for disposal of dredged material during construction of the project and for subsequent maintenance, as and when required. (b) Hold and save the United States free from damages due to the construction works and subsequent maintenance. These conditions have not been fulfilled. Terminal facilities.-There are 30 wharves with a total berth- age space of 9,528 feet available for use along the upper end of the waterway. Eight of the wharves are equipped with me- chanical handling devices. The existing terminal facilities are adequate to meet the present requirements of commerce. (For latest full description of terminal facilities, see Port and Terminal Facilities at the Port of New York, 1942, Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Final cost and expenditures of $150 for maintenance under the previous project were reported during the fiscal year for a condition survey of the channel completed in April 1949. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been done under the existing project and there have been no costs or expenditures. When examined in April 1949, the controlling depth at mean low water was 7 feet for a width varying from80 to 150 feet from East Chester Bay to 700 feet below the Boston-Post Road Bridge, thence 8 feet for a width varying from 40 to 70 feet to 300 feet below the Fulton Avenue Bridge, thence 6 feet for a width vary- ing from 40 to 70 feet to 300 feet above the Fulton Avenue Bridge, thence the depths decrease from 8 feet to 1-foot in the Y-shaped portion of the waterway. The minimum width 'through bridge draws is 59.6 feet. The head of navigation is about 1,550 feet above the Fulton Avenue Bridge. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for' the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950. including - - -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated---...-.--------- --------------. ------------------------- 592, 056. 65 $. Cost......-----------..........------------.--------------.....-------------- -------------- 1592,056.65 Expenditures ----.......------------.........------------------------------------------ 1592,056. 65 Maintenance: Appropriated ..- $22, 000. 00 -$8, 945.83 $1,908. 50 $2, 400. 00 $150. 00 184, 436.32 Cost....... .. 3,236.79 ...----------...------------... 11,725.88 2, 400.00 150.00 184, 436.32 Expenditures _ _-.- . - 3,127. 20 11,835.47 2,400.00 150. 00 184, 436. 32 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.......... $664,000 1Exclusive of $14, 402.80 contributed funds expended for new work. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 205 4. WESTCHESTER CREEK, N. Y. Location.-This creek is a tidal stream flowing into the East River from the north at a point 14 miles by water northeast of the Battery, New York City. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Sur- vey Chart No. 226.) Previous projects.-Adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 25, 1910. For further details see page 238 of Annual Report for 1921, and page 164 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 12 feet deep at mean low water, 100 feet wide for a length of 2,000 feet through the estuary; thence 80 feet wide for 3,000 feet; and thence 60 feet wide to the head of navigation at East Tremont Avenue (Fort Schuyler Road), a distance of 8,800 feet, with widening at bends, and with two turning basins, one near the upper end of the chan- nel and another near the Eastern Boulevard (Unionport) Bridge, a total length of about 2.6 miles. Mean tidal range, 7 feet; mean range of spring tides, 8.4 feet; irregular fluctuations due to wind and barometric pressure vary from 3.9 feet below mean low water up to 8.4 feet above mean high water. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1932, was $117,- 000 exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The lat- est (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $15,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act approved September 22, 1922 (Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 8, 67th Cong., 2d sess.). The latest published map is printed in House Document 370, Sixty-fourth Congress, first session. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-There are 13 wharves with a total usable berthage of 2,660 feet located along the waterway. Eight of the terminals are equipped with mechanical handling devices. One wharf with a berthage of 50 feet is open to the public. Two boat- yards with storage space for 70 boats and equipped with marine railways are available for pleasure craft. The facilities are con- sidered adequate for existing commerce. (For latest full descrip- tion of terminal facilities, see Port and Terminal Facilities at the Port of New York, 1942, Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-A minus adjust- ment of $4,757 was made in the cost of maintenance dredging completed under contract in April 1949. The United States lighter Babcock and attendant plant were en- gaged in the removal of shoals during the period August 16-23, 1949. During the fiscal year, 1,200 cubic yards, place measure- ment, of material were removed at a cost of $5,610.46 for mainte- nance. The total cost of work was $853.46 for maintenance. The ex- penditure was $903.36. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work under the existing proj- ect was commenced March 1932 and completed May 1933. The upper 0.5 mile of the channel was relocated by the city of New York in 1941. When examined in April and August 1949, the con- 939127-51--vol. 1-14 206 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 trolling mean low-water depth of the channel was 12 feet for a width varying from 100 to 60 feet from the entrance in East River to the head of the project at East Tremont Avenue, except for a shoal 1,500 feet north of Bruckner Boulevard Bridge where a least depth of 9 feet for a width of 30 feet exists. The head of navigation is at East Tremont Avenue, Bronx about 2.6 miles above the mouth The total cost and expenditures of the existing project to June 30, 1950, were $289,436.70-$98,666.88 for new work and $190,- 769.82 for maintenance. Proposedoperations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- - ----- - --- ------ - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated-----.... ....... ....................------------.--------------...........--------------.........-------------. $175, 848. 52 Cost-...-----------......... ..----------...------ ...-------------..------------ ------------- 175,848.52 Expenditures----.... -- -----------..----------------------------------------- 175, 848. 52 Maintenance: Appropriated----. _ ----------. - $14. 75 $2, 235. 54 $129, 000. 00 -$1,042. 68 257, 369. 96 Cost............------------.......------------ 14. 75 6, 596.38 122, 743.02 853.46 257,369. 96 Expenditures--------.... ------- - .........- 14. 75 1, 607.88 127, 681.62 903.36 257, 369.96 5. HARBOR AT FLUSHING BAY, N. Y. Location.-The harbor is located on the north shore of Long Island, 12 miles by water northeast of the Battery, New York City, and consists of Flushing Bay, 2 miles long, and Flushing Creek, 1 mile long. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 226.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of March 3, 1879,and March 4, 1913. For further details see Annual Reports for 1915, 1932, and 1938, pages 1772, 169, and 168, respectively. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 12 feet deep at mean low water from that depth in East River through Flushing Bay and in Flushing Creek to the Main Street Bridge with widths of 200 feet through the bay and in the creek to the Northern Boulevard Bridge, thence decreasing uniformly to 160 feet at the Main Street Bridge; a branch channel 12 feet deep and 200 feet wide from the main channel to a maneuvering area of the same depth outside the municipal boat basin at the south end of the bay, with an anchorage basin of 8-foot depth and approximately 700- foot width west of the branch channel; and for the repair and reconstruction of 3,739 linear feet of dike. The length of the section included in the project is about 3.7 miles. Mean tidal range, 6.8 feet; mean range of spring tides, 8.1 feet; irregular fluctuations due to wind and barometric pressure vary from 4 feet below mean low water up to 7.6 feet above mean high water. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 207 The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $902,000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $20,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 4, 1913 Construction of new dike; repair of old dike-.... H. Doc. 1333, 61st Cong., 3d sess. Mar. 3, 1925 Dredging 12-foot channel_--------- _ H. Doc. 124, 68th Cong., 1st sess. Aug. 26, 1937 Branch channel, maneuvering area and anchorage Rivers and Harbors Committee basin. Modified conditions of local cooperation. Doc. 35, 75th Cong., 1st sess.' June 20, 1938 Providing 6-foot channel along west 2 side of harbor Senate committee print, 75th during period of the world's fair. Cong., 3d sess.' 1Contain latest published maps. 2 No work was done. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937, provides that the branch channel and anchorage shall not be constructed until local interests give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that they will construct a suitable landing for excursion boats and a boat basin of appropriate capacity; provide and maintain a public landing of permanent construction for small boats, with necessary service and supply facilities; provide ade- quate parking spaces for automobiles in the immediate vicinity suitably connected to the public-highway system and open to the public on equal terms, and that no dredging shall be done in the Flushing Creek Channel closer than 100 feet to the established harbor line at any wharf structure without previous consent of the owner and release of the United States from any resultant claims for damages. Assurances providing compliance with the lo- cal cooperation required for all improvements authorized under this act, except for dredging in the creek channel, were accepted by the Secretary of War on October 18, 1937. There is no indica- tion as to when compliance with the remaining conditions affect- ing the 12-foot channel may be expected. Terminal facilities.-There are 5,995 feet of bulkheads avail- able for dockage. Two of the terminals and an excursion-boat landing and boat basin at the south end of the bay are owned by the city of New York, the latter being open to the public. Twelve of the terminals are equipped with mechanical handling devices. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. (For latest full description of terminal facilities see Port and Terminal Facilities at the Port of New York, 1942, Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Final cost and expenditures of $150 were reported during the fiscal year for a condition survey of the channel completed in May 1949. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work under the existing proj- ect was commenced March 1938 and is about 59 percent complete. The 12-foot channel in the bay, branch channel, maneuvering area and the 8-foot anchorage area were completed in November 1938. When examined in May 1949, the controlling mean low 208 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 water depth was 12 feet for a width varying from 70 to 200 feet in the main channel through the bay to the mouth of Flushing Creek, thence 10 feet for a width varying from 100 to 200 feet to the Broadway Bridge; thence 7 feet for a width varying from 80 to 200 feet to the Roosevelt Avenue Bridge; thence 1 foot for a width varying from 80 to 160 feet to a point 400 feet north of Main Street Bridge; thence decreasing to zero depth at Main Street Bridge. The depth in the branch channel and maneuvering area was 7 feet and in the anchorage area the depth was 5 feet. The head of navigation is about 500 feet above Main Street Bridge. The work remaining to be done under the existing project consists of the construction of the channel in the creek to a depth of 12 feet and the repair and reconstruction of dike. The total cost and expenditures of the existing project to June 30, 1950, were $392,342.06-$389,629.46 for new work and $2,- 712.60 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Completion of the existing project is dependent upon local coop- eration. It is not probable that the remaining conditions of local cooperation will be met in the near future. Reconstruction of the dikes is not considered essential at present. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including --- - -- -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated . -. ...... .... ...------- -- - -...... . $628,502.37 Cost...------------- .. ..---------- ... ---------------. --------------------------- 628,502.37 Expenditures . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . ..... 628, 502.37 Maintenance: Appropriated:. _ $550. 00 $12.60 _$2, 000. 00 $150. 00 209,124.07 Cost----.... -. 550. 00 12. 60 _ ._ 2, 000.00 150. 00 209,121.07 Expenditures_.. 550. 00 12. 60 -- - 2,000. 00 150. 00 209,124.07 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project............ $512,000 6. HEMPSTEAD HARBOR, N. Y. Location.-This is an indentation of the north shore of Long Island, 25 miles by water northeast of the Battery, New York City, and 13 miles southwest of Stamford Harbor, Conn. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 223). Existing project.-This provides for a channel 6 feet deep at mean low water and 100 feet wide from the entrance to a point opposite Ward's wharf, a distance of about 5,600 feet; thence 80 feet wide to the Roslyn town wharf, a distance of about 3,200 feet; and thence 50 to 70 feet wide to the head of navigation, a distance of about 1,700 feet. Total length of channel included in the project is 2 miles. Mean tidal range, 7.1 feet; mean range of spring tides, 8.4 feet; irregular fluctuations due to wind and barometric pres- RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 209 sure vary from 3.6 feet below mean low water up to 8.7 feet above mean high water. The estimate of cost of new work, made in 1910, was $47,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $6;000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 25, 1910 (Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. No. 1, 61st Cong., 2d sess.). There is no published map. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-Water terminals, nine in number with available dockage of 2,700 feet, are located-eight along the east shore of the harbor from Glen Cove to Roslyn and one on the west shore; none has a railroad connection. The facilities are consid- ered adequate for existing commerce, which is local, and there is ample water front, both public and private, for additional termi- nals as needs arise. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The cost and ex- penditures of a survey to determine the condition of the channel were $900 for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work under the existing proj- ect was commenced March 1912 and completed October 1912. When examined in May 1950, the controlling mean low-water depth was 6 feet for a width varying from 75 to 100 feet from the entrance at Bar Beach to opposite former site of Wards wharf, thence 6 feet for a width varying from 80 to 30 feet to Old Town wharf, thence the depths vary from 1 to 6 feet to the head of the project. The head of navigation is the dam at Roslyn, about 2 miles by channel from the mouth. The total cost and expenditures of the existing project to June 30, 1950, were $107,567.04-$39,468.11 for new work; and $68,- 098.93 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-An anticipated allotment of $33,000 in fiscal year 1951 will be applied to maintenance dredging to restore the channel from the entrance to the vicinity of Roslyn Wharf to project dimensions. No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to FiScal year ending June 30 June 30y 1950, including ----- fiscal years 1946 1947 1949 1949 1950 to1946 prior New work: Appropriated----....-......------------------------------------------------------- $39,468.11 Ccst- -------------------------------------------------- 39,468.11 Expenditures---.----------- ------------ ---------------------------------------- 39, 468.11 Maintenance: Appropriated....- $230.00 $11.70 ----------------- ... ... $800.00 $900.00 68, 098.93 Cost-.. .-- 230. 00 11.70 - .- .- 800.00 900.00 68, 098.93 Expenditures.... 230.00 11.70 800. 00 900. 00 68, 098. 93 210 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 7. HUNTINGTON HARBOR, N. Y. Location.-This is an indentation of the north shore of Long Island, 40 miles northeast of the Battery, New York City, and 8 miles southeast of Stamford Harbor, Conn. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 224.) Previous projects. Adopted by the act of June 1872. For fur- ther details see page 1772 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 174 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 8 feet deep at mean low water and 100 feet wide from the 8-foot contour in Huntington Bay to a turning basin of same depth and 200 feet wide, located opposite the Old Town dock, thence 6 feet deep and 100 feet wide to a point 450 feet north of the causeway, an anchor- age of the same depth and 14 acres in extent on the west side of the 6-foot channel and a cross-channel, 8 feet deep and 100 feet wide from the main 8-foot channel to and along the wharves on the west side of the harbor, extending to within 150 feet of the causeway. The length of the section included in the project is about 2.5 miles. Mean tidal range, 7.4 feet; mean range of spring tides, 8.7 feet; irregular fluctuations due to wind and barometric pressure vary from 3.6 feet below mean low water up to 6.4 feet above mean high water. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $80,500, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects and an esti- mated local contribution of $51,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $8,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Sept. 19, 1890 8-foot channel to and including turning basin at Old H. Ex. Doc. 200, 48th Cong., 2d Town dock. sess. June 20, 1938 6-foot channel, 6-foot anchorage area, and 8-foot cross H. Doc. 638, 75th Cong., 3d sess. channel. (Contains latest published map.) Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of June 20, 1938, provides for the 6-foot channel and anchorage area, and the 8-foot cross channel subject to the conditions that local interests shall: (a) Furnish free of cost to the United States suitable spoil- disposal areas for new work and subsequent maintenance as may be required. (b) Agree to provide and maintain adequate landing facilities open to the public on equal terms to all. (c) Contribute prior to commencement of work on either the 6-foot or 8-foot improvement one-half of the initial cost thereof, but not in excess of $51,000. Assurances of compliance with the conditions affecting the 6- foot improvement were accepted by the Chief of Engineers on May 2, 1940. The sum of $34,500, representing one-half of the esti- mated cost of the 6-foot channel and anchorage, was deposited to RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 211 the credit of the United States by local interests on January 10, 1940. Fulfillment of conditions of local cooperation affecting the 8-foot improvement is expected within the next two years. Terminal facilities.-Nine terminals, consisting of timber and concrete bulkheads, with available dockage of 3,023 feet of which town-owned wharfage amounting to 760 feet is open to the public, are located at the southern end of the harbor. Upon completion of the public dock to be constructed in accordance with the require- ments of local cooperation, the terminals will be sufficient for existing and reasonably prospective commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year,-The cost and ex- penditures of a survey to determine the condition of the channel were $2,250 for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work under the existing proj- ect was commenced September 1891 and is about 52 per cent com- plete. The main 8-foot channel and the turning basin were com- pleted in 1904. The 6-foot channel and anchorage on the east side of the harbor were completed in 1941. The controlling mean low water depth when examined in September 1949 was 7 feet for a width varying from 50 to 80 feet from Huntington Bay to the vicinity of Old Town dock, thence 6 feet for a width of 100 to 60 feet for a distance of 0.1 mile, thence the depths decrease to about one foot at the head of the project. The controlling mean low water depth was 8 feet in the turning basin and 6 feet in the anchorage area. In the cross channel the depth varied from 4 feet below mean low water at the entrance to 1 foot above mean low water at the head of the channel (May 1941). The work remain- ing to be done to complete the project consists of dredging the 8-foot cross channel. The total cost and expenditures of the existing project to June 30, 1950, were $119,337.03-$49,034.92 from United States funds and $19,545.86 from contributed funds, a total of $68,580.78 for new work; and $50,756.25 from United States funds for mainte- nance. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including --- - - ---- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated---- ------------------------------------------------------ 1$71, 534.92 Cost-.... -----------.--------------------------.--------------------------- 171,534.92 Expenditures---....-.......------------..------............-...----......--------.....--------- -------------...... 171,534.92 Maintenance: Appropriated----....------------ $8.87 $650.00 -------------- $2,250.00 50,756.25 Cost------------------------- 8.87 ..............-- 650.00------------ 2, 250.00 50, 756. 25 ...------------............ -8.87 Expenditures--- ............--- 650.00----------- 2,250.00 50, 756.25 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project............ $31,500 1 Exclusive of $19, 545.86 expended from contributed funds for new work. 212 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19950 8. MATTITUCK HARBOR, N. Y. Location.-This is a tidal inlet on the north shore of Long Island, 85 miles east of the Battery, New York City, and 24 miles southeast of New Haven Harbor, Conn., extending southward about 21/4 miles to the village of Mattituck. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 299.). Existing project.-This provides for a channel 7 feet deep at mean low water from Long Island Sound to the bridge at Water- ville, protected at the entrance by two parallel jetties 400 feet apart, thence 7 feet deep at mean high water to the village of Mattituck, the widths being 100 feet at the entrance and 80 feet elsewhere. Total length of the channel is about 2.2 miles. Mean tidal range at entrance, 4.9 feet; at Old Mill Bridge, Waterville, 5.1 feet; mean range of spring tides at entrance, 5.8 feet; at Old Mill Bridge, 6 feet; irregular fluctuations due to wind and barometric pressure vary from 2.2 feet below mean low water up toz 6.6 feet above mean high water. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1935, including the cost of maintenance up to June 30, 1909, was $125,000. The latest (1950) approved estimated cost of annual maintenance is $12,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 3, 1896 The 7-foot channel, and 2 riprap jetties ----------- Annual Report, 1891, p. 843. Aug. 30, 1935 250-foot extension to west jetty- ---...- _ _ H. Doc. 8, 71st Cong., 1st sess. (Contains latest published map). Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-A bulkhead and- pier approximately 200 feet in length are situated at the entrance to the harbor. There is a timber bulkhead at Waterville, with available wharfage of 710 feet. At the head of the project there is a crib pier, in poor condition, with 50 feet of available wharfage. These facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. The cost and ex- penditures of a survey to determine the condition of the entrance channel were $900 for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work under the existing proj- ect was commenced September 1900 and substantially completed August 1938. The dredging was completed in 1914. The east jetty was completed in 1906 for a length of 775 feet. The west jetty was completed in 1938. When examined in May 1950, the controlling mean low water depth was 6 feet for a width varying from 60 to 100 feet from Long Island Sound to 600 feet upstream from south end of west jetty, thence 7 feet for a width varying from 80 to 40 feet to Old Mill drawbridge, thence 4 feet for a width varying from 80 to 30 feet to Long Creek, thence the depths decrease to zero at the village of Mattituck. The total cost and expenditures of the existing project to June RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 213 30, 1950, were $331,855.75-$133,344.15 for new work and $198,- 511.60 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-An allotment of $17,700, made during fiscal year 1951, will be applied to maintenance dredging, by con- tract, (October to November 1950) to restore the entrance chan- nel to project dimensions. No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated ---------------------------------------- ----- - -- -- - $133,344.15 Cost-... ------------ ------------------------------------- - 133,344.15 Expenditures---.._-_-----------_ ---------------- - -_- 133, 344.15 Maintenance: Appropriated...- $40,000. 00 $28, 020. 45 $700. 00 $1, 650. 00 $900. 00 198, 511.60 Cost_-_ ..- -_- __ 1, 426. 41 66, 594. 04 700. 00 1, 650. 00 900. 00 198, 511.60 Expenditures.... 1, 005.48 67, 014.97 700. 00 1, 650. 00 900. 00 198, 511.60 9. LAKE MONTAUK HARBOR, N. Y. Location.-This harbor is located on the east end of Long Island, about 3 miles by land west of Montauk Point and 125 miles by water east of New York City. It is landlocked on the east, south and west sides and is connected on the north with Block Island Sound by an artificial inlet. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1211.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 12 feet deep at mean low water and 150 feet wide extending from the 12-foot contour in Block Island Sound to the same depth in the existing yacht basin east of Star Island; for a boat basin 10 feet deep, 400 feet wide, and 900 feet long, located northwest of Star Island; and for the repair and extension shoreward of the east and west jetties. The length of section included in the project is 0.7 mile. Mean tidal range, 1.9 feet; mean range of spring tides, 2.2 feet; irregular fluctuations due to wind and barometric pressure vary from 2 feet below mean low water up to 7 feet above mean high water. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $358,000, exclusive of $82,737.73 from Navy Department funds. The esti- mate of annual cost of maintenance, made in 1950, is $7,500. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945 (H. Doc. 369, 76th Cong., 1st sess.). For latest published map see project document. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, provides that local interests shall: (a) Furnish, free of cost to the United States, spoil-disposal areas for initial work and for subsequent maintenance when and as required. (b) Hold and save the United States free from claims for dam- 214 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 ages that may occur from the construction and maintenance of the improvements. (c) Convey to the United States, free of cost, all necessary rights-of-way and structures, including such absolute and inde- feasible easement in the body of water known as Lake Montauk Harbor and in the shores and bed thereof as may be necessary to insure its permanent dedication to the use and purposes of a public navigable waterway. (d) Give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that they will construct and maintain for free public use suitable road- ways to permit access to the boat basin and inner harbor. (e) Give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that they will construct and maintain a suitable public landing open to all on equal and reasonable terms. And provided further that no work be done by the United States until the rights-of-way, structures, and easement specified in (c) above have been con- veyed to the United States; and title to rights-of-way required for roadways and landing facilities specified in (d) and (e) above, has been vested in the county of Suffolk or the town of East Hampton, in the State of New York. Under date of December 8, 1942, the Chief of Engineers approved the instruments complying with condition (c) above, and partially complying with items (a) and (b). Work undertaken in Lake Montauk Harbor in 1942 was not then a part of an authorized river and harbor project but was performed for the Navy Department. The conditions of local co- operation required under the project were not considered wholly applicable. The supervisor, town of East Hampton, was notified of the con- ditions of local cooperation in letter dated January 24, 1946. Lo- cal interests have indicated that the remaining conditions will be met within the near future. Terminal facilities.-Water terminals, seven in number, with a total available berthage of 1,390 feet are located on the east side of Star Island, the lake area south of the island, and at the inner end of entrance channel. None of the terminals has rail connec- tions or is equipped with freight-handling devices. All the termi- nals are privately owned. Upon completion of a public landing to be constructed in accordance with the requirements of local cooperation, the terminals will be adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Under a contract for maintenance dredging to restore the entrance channel to proj- ect depth of 12 feet, work was commenced September 12, 1949 and completed September 23, 1949. During the fiscal year 41,818 cubic yards, place measurement, of material were removed at a cost of $54,070.89 for maintenance. The cost of surveys and engineering preliminary to dredging was $917.13 for maintenance. The total cost and expenditures were $54,988.02 for mainte- nance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work under the existing proj- ect was 31 percent completed. Dredging of the entrance channel and shoreward extension of the west jetty were performed from RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 215 August 1942 to January 1943 at the request of the Navy Depart- ment with Navy funds. When examined in September 1949 the controlling depth at mean low water was 12 feet for a width of 150 feet from a point in Block Island Sound about 300 feet north of the west jetty to the upstream limit in Yacht Basin east of Star Island. The work remaining to be done to complete the proj- ect consists of dredging a boat basin northwest of Star Island; repair of existing east and west jetties and shoreward extension of the east jetty. The total costs and expenditures to June 30, 1950, were $139,- 205.75-$82,737.73 Navy funds for new work and $56,468.02 regular funds for maintenance. Proposed operations.-Nowork is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -------- --- ----- - _---- -- --- -- ------- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated .. - - - - - - - - - - - - - Cost... ------------.------------ .-- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - . . . . . --------------.------------------------------ (1) - E xpenditures ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . Maintenance: Appropriated ............-----------..-------------------------- $1,480. 00 $54, 988. 02 $56, 468. 02 Cost..._------..................------------...........------------..--------------.. 1,480.00 54, 988. 02 56, 468. 02 Expenditures---....-......-.---------.......--------.. --------------- 1,480.00 54,988.02 56, 468. 02 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project............ $358,000 1 The sum of $82, 737.73 was spent fromlNavyFunds fornew'work. 10. LONG ISLAND INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY, N. Y. Location.-This waterway extends from East Rockaway Inlet, on the south side of Long Island, to Great Peconic Bay at the eastern end of Long Island. The section included under this proj- ect extends from Great South Bay opposite Patchogue to the south end of Shinnecock Canal. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 578.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 100 feet wide and 6 feet deep at mean low water from the federally improved channel in Great South Bay, opposite Patchogue to the south end of Shinnecock Canal. The length of the section included in the project is 34 miles. The mean tidal range varies from 1.0 foot in Shinnecock Bay to 0.7 foot in Patchogue Bay; mean range of spring tides varies from 1.2 feet to 0.8 foot; irregular fluctua- tions due to wind and barometric pressure vary from 1.8 feet below mean low water to 11.5 feet above mean high water. The estimated cost for new work, made in 1937, is $286,000. The latest (1950) approved estimated cost of annual maintenance is $15,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act 216 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 of August 26, 1937 (H. Doc. 181, 75th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with except that local in- terests are required to furnish suitable spoil-disposal areas for subsequent maintenance as required. Terminal facilities.-There are 17 boat repair and storage yards within the area immediately adjacent to the Federal im- provement. There is ample room for expansion and development of terminals when future commerce warrants. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Under a contract for maintenance dredging to restore project depth of 6 feet in the vicinity of Moriches Inlet, Ponquogue Point and Shinnecock Canal, work was commenced July 13, 1949 and completed August 5, 1949. During the fiscal year 36,626 cubic yards, place measure- ment, of material were removed at a cost of $32,112.59 for main- tenance. The cost of surveys and engineering preliminary to dredging was $116.09 for maintenance. The total cost of work was $32,228.68 for maintenance. The total expenditure was $32,381.95. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work under the existing proj- ect was commenced October 1939 and completed September 1940. When examined from April 1946 to August 1949, the controlling mean low-water depth in the channel was 5 feet for a width vary- ing from 50 to 100 feet. The total cost and expenditures of the existing project to June 30, 1950, were $327,137.02-$235,964.25 for new work and $91,- 172.77 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated ..---------------------------------------------------- - $235, 964.25 C ost-.... . .. . . . . . . . . . .--...-...---.. . . . . . . 235, 964. 25 Expenditures - --...- ---- - -- -- -235, 964. 25 Maintenance: Appropriated ...-- $14, 500. 00 -38, 655. 42 $1, 000. 00 $30, 500. 00 $6, 004.80 91, 172. 77 Cost....------------ 1,631.05 211,67 1,000.00 4,276.12 32,228.68 91,172.77 Expenditures--_ _. 1, 631.05 211. 67 1, 000. 00 4,122. 85 32, 381. 95 91,172. 77 11. GREAT SOUTH BAY, N. Y. Location.-This is a lagoon inside the south shore of Long Island, N. Y., about 26 miles long and 2 to 6 miles wide. The principal entrance, through Fire Island Inlet, is about 50 miles by water south and east of the Battery, New York City. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 578.) Previous projects.-Adopted by the River and Harbor Act of RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 217 September 19, 1890. For further details see page 1773, Annual Report for 1915, and page 182, Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.--This provides for a channel 200 feet wide and 10 feet deep at mean low water from Fire Island Inlet to the central basin in Great South Bay, and a channel 8 feet deep and 100 feet wide from the central basin in the bay to the head of navigation in Patchogue River. The length of section included in the project is about 19.1 miles. Mean tidal range in the bay, 0.7 foot; mean range of spring tides, 0.8 foot; irregular fluctua- tions due to wind and barometric pressure vary from 1.7 feet below mean low water up to 4.6 feet above mean high water. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $197,000, exclusive of amount expended under previous project. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $4,500. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 13, 1902 (H. Doc. No. 103, 56th Cong., 2d sess.). For latest published map see Annual Report for 1916, page 2018. Terminal facilities.-Waterterminals, 13 in number, with avail- able wharfage of 5,000 feet, are located along the shores of Patchogue River. These facilities consist of a lumberyard with wharfage of 2,000 feet, having rail connection; 7 boat-building yards; 2 fuel-oil terminals; a coal yard; and 2 village wharves open to the public. These facilities are considered adequate for the existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. Under a contract for maintenance dredging to restore the channel in Great South Bay and Patchogue River to a depth of 8 feet, work was com- menced October 13, 1949 and was completed November 17, 1949. During the fiscal year 64,492 cubic yards, place measurement, of material were removed at a cost of $36,212.52 for maintenance. The cost of surveys and engineering preliminary to dredging was $479.83 for maintenance. The cost of a condition survey was $836.37 for maintenance. The total cost of work was $37,528.72 for maintenance. The expenditure was $36,818.31. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work under the existing proj- ect was commenced November 1902 and is about 60 percent com- plete. The channel in Patchogue River was completed in 1904. Of the dredging through three bars, necessary to provide the projected channel, only the easterly one, bar C, was dredged. The west jetty, 1,700 feet long, completed under the previous project in 1897 and repaired in 1914, and the east jetty, formed of a sand spit, 1,000 feet long, with a riprap extension 330 feet long, com- pleted in 1917, are in good condition. When examined in March, October 1946, and October-November 1949, the controlling mean low water depth was 10 feet for a width of 200 feet from Fire Island Inlet to a point 8 miles east, thence 7 feet for the same width to the channel opposite Patchogue, thence 8 feet for a width varying from 80 to 100 feet to the head of the project in Pat- chogue River. The head of navigation is Division Street, Pat- chogue, about 19.1 miles by channel from the entrance at Fire Island Inlet. 218 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1950, was $251,667.01-$59,820.82 for new work and $191,846.19 for main- tenance. The total expenditures were $250,851.54. Proposedoperations.-Thebalance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $1,867.36 plus an allotment of $600 made during the fiscal year 1951, minus accounts payable of $815.47, a total of $1,651.89, will be applied to a condition survey of the channel. No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- ---- - -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated---....------------------............-----..........-------------...............-------...............-------------. $99,820.82 ...................-----------........---------....------------.--------------..............-------------............--............. Cost----- 99, 820.82 Expenditures---....--------------------............-----------------............----......-.....-------------............................ 99, 820.82 Maintenance: Appropriated.... $960.00 $21.99 ------- $59,500.00 -$17,157.90 192, 898.08 Cost...........-------------. 960.00 21.99 .............--------------. 3, 761.49 37, 528. 72 191,846.19 Expenditures_ ..- 960. 00 21.99- ............. 3, 656. 43 36, 818.31 191, 030. 72 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project........... $137,000 12. BROWNS CREEK, N. Y. Location.-This is a narrow, crooked tidal stream emptying into Great South Bay, near Sayville, Long Island, N. Y., about 15 miles by water northeast of Fire Island Inlet, and about 65 miles by water east of New York City. (See U. 'S. Coast and Geodetic Sur- vey Chart No. 578.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 100 feet wide and 6 feet deep at mean low water from the 6-foot contour in Great South Bay for a distance of 1,850 feet, and thence, with same width, 4 feet deep to the head of navigation; also for two stone jetties to protect the entrance, the east jetty to be 1,400 feet long and the west jetty 1,600 feet long. The total length of channel under improvement is about 11/4 miles. Mean tidal range, 0.6 foot; mean range of spring tides, 0.7 foot; irregular fluctua- tions due to wind and barometric pressure vary from 1.8 feet below mean low water up to 3.2 feet above mean high water. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1947, is $104,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of main- tenance is $3,300. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of September 19, 1890 (H. Ex. Doc. 22, 51st Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Terminal facilities.-Water terminals, seven in number, with available dockage of 1,450 feet, are scattered along the shore of the creek between its mouth and the head of the improved channel, six on the west bank and one on the east bank. Three, with available dockage of 600 feet, are publicly owned; all others are privately RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 219 owned. All are open to the public. None has rail connections. The facilities are considered adequate for the amount and kind of commerce involved. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Under a contract for maintenance dredging to restore project depths of 6 and 4 feet, work was commenced June 28, 1950 and was in progress at the end of the fiscal year. During the fiscal year 3,100 cubic yards, place measurement, of material were removed at a cost of $1,- 616.69 for maintenance. The cost of surveys and engineering preliminary to dredging was $2,918.94 for maintenance. The total cost of work was $4,535.63 for maintenance. The total expenditure was $2,904.63. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work under the existing proj- ect was commenced August 1891 and is about 40 percent complete. the east jetty was completed to a length of 448 feet in 1893. The west jetty was completed to a length of 492 feet in 1892 and was extended in 1927 to a total length of 700 feet. Both jetties are in poor condition. The 6-foot channel has been completed. The 4- foot channel has been completed for a distance of 1,350 feet. When examined in February 1939, August 1948, and February 1950 the controlling mean low-water depth was 2.5 feet for a width varying from 40 to 100 feet from the entrance in Great South Bay to a point 2,000 feet south of the Sayville Highway Bridge; thence 2 feet for a width of 30 feet to the head of the project. The work remaining to be done to complete the project consists of extend- ing the jetties to project length and dredging the channel of 4-foot depth northward, for a distance of about 3,300 feet. The total cost and expenditures to June 30, 1950, was $111,- 191.73-$33,976.03 for new work and $77,215.70 for maintenance. The total expenditures were $109,560.73. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year amounting to $20,095.37 will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950 .............................. $1,631.00 Maintenance: Complete by July 30, 1950, under contract in force, dredging to restore the 6-foot channel and the lower portion of the 4-foot channel to project dimensions ................... 15,291.41 Unallocated balance ................................... 3,172.96 Total ............................................ $20,095.37 Completion of the existing project is not considered essential in the interests of commerce and navigation at this time. No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. 220 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including .. . . . fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated-...... -. - - -- $33, 976. 03 Cost...-------------- - ------ 33,976.03 Expenditures... -------------------- 33, 976. 03 Maintenance: Appropriated- .... $6. 25 .......... $900. 00 $23, 000. 00 95, 680. 07 Cost..... .. 6.25 --------------.... 900.00 4,535.63 77,215.70 Expenditures----... ------------ 6. 25 -------------- 900. 00 2, 904. 63 75, 584. 70 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project............ $70,000 13. FIRE ISLAND INLET, N.Y. Location.-Fire Island Inlet is situated on the south shore of Long Island, about 50 miles by water south and east of the Bat- tery, New York City. It is the main entrance into Great South Bay from the Atlantic Ocean. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Sur- vey Chart No. 578.) Existing project.-This provides for the construction of a jetty extending generally southwest and south for a length of 5,000 feet from high ground on Democrat Point at the west end of Fire Island, and a channel 10 feet deep and 250 feet wide from deep water in the ocean to deep water within the inlet. Mean tidal range at ocean and inlet ends of Democrat Point are 4.1 and 2.6 feet, respectively. Irregular fluctuations due to wind and barometric pressure vary from 2.5 feet below mean low water up to 2.6 feet above mean high water. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, was $822,000, exclusive of $90,190.39 contributed by local interests. The estimate of annual cost of maintenance, revised in 1950, is $110,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Aug. 26, 1937 Construction of jetty ..------------------------- Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 33, 75th Cong., 1st sess. May 17, 1950 Channel 10 feet deep ------------------------- ......... . H. Doc. 762, 80th Cong., 2d sess. (Contains latest published map.) Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950, provides that local interests shall: (a) Furnish free of cost to the United States all lands, ease- ments, rights-of-way, and spoil-disposal areas necessary for the new work and subsequent maintenance, when and as required. (b) hold and save the United States free from any damages resulting from the improvement. These conditions have not been fulfilled. The requirements MIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 221 under the act of August 26, 1937 have been fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-No terminals are within the area im- mediately adjacent to the Federal improvement. There are forty- two commercial and pleasure-boating terminals with a total berthage of 15,935 feet located at Patchogue, Sayville, West Say- ville, Islip, and Bay Shore. In addition, 49 boat-repair and stor- age yards are located along the shores of Great South Bay and adjacent creeks. The facilities are ample for present and probable future needs. There is room for expansion should future com- merce warrant. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work under the existing proj- ect was commenced June 1939 and is about 72 percent complete. When examined in March 1947, the controlling mean low water depth through Fire Island Inlet was 6.5 feet along a circuitous course. The jetty, which is approaching its capacity as a sand entrapping agent, was in fair condition, when examined in April 1949. The work remaining to be done under the existing project consists of dredging the channel through the inlet. The total costs and expenditures of the existing project to June 30, 1950 were $686,622.40-$594,354.69 United States funds and $90,190.39 contributed funds-a total of $684,545.08 for new work and $2,077.32 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, includings --- -------- fiscalyear 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated... ----- ---------------------------------------------------- 1 $594, 354. 69 Cost...........-----------................ ...------------.--------------.......--------------..--------------...1594, 354. 69 Expenditures----....-......-.........--------------------------......--------------..------------- 594, 354. 69 Maintenance: Appropriated ..- $600. 00 $13.74 $2, 051.39 $-587. 81 -- 2, 077.32 Cost 600.00 13.74-------------- 1,463.58 ---------------------------- 2, 077.32 Expenditures .. 600. 00 13. 74 1, 463. 58- - ........ .......... 2, 077. 32 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project........... $228,000 1 Exclusive of $90,190.39 expended from contributed fundsifor new work. 14. EAST ROCKAWAY (DEBS) INLET, N. Y. Location.-The inlet is situated on the south shore of Long Island between the main body of the island and the western end of Long Beach. It is 10 miles east of Rockaway Inlet and about 27 miles by water south and east from the Battery, New York City. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 579 and 1215.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 12 feet deep at mean low water and 250 feet wide from the 12-foot contour in the Atlantic Ocean to the 12-foot contour in Long Beach Channel, a 939127-51-vol. 1-15 222 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 distance of about 0.6 mile, protected by jetties. Mean tidal range, 4.1 feet; mean range of spring tides, 4.9; irregular fluctuations due to wind and barometric pressure vary from 4.1 feet below mean low water up to 5.2 feet above mean high water. The estimate of cost for new work made in 1947 is $704,000 (ex- cluding $100,000, local contribution). The latest (1950) 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 (H. Doc. 19, 71st Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of July 3, 1930, provides that local interests shall contribute $100,000 to the cost of the work; give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War and the Chief of Engineers that they will provide and maintain at their own expense interior channels suitable for navigation, not less than 12 feet deep, from East Rockaway Inlet to the Hemp- stead-Oyster Bay line, a distance of about 15 miles, to Hewlett Harbor and to Freeport Harbor; furnish, without expense to the United States, necessary land, easements, and rights-of-way for construction and maintenance of the jetties, and agree to hold and save the United States free of claims for damages to public and private property resulting from the improvement. Assurances of compliance with the conditions of local coopera- tion precedent to construction of entrance channel and east jetty were approved by the Chief of Engineers and Secretary of War on July 14 and 15, 1932, respectively. Local contribution of $100,- 000 was deposited to the credit of the United States on August 23, 1932. Since the construction of the west jetty is not considered necessary at this time, easements, rights-of-way and release of claims for damages necessary for construction are not being secured. Terminal facilities. No terminals are within the area immedi- ately adjacent to the Federal improvement. The water front on the north side of Long Beach has been bulkheaded. There are five water terminals at Oceanside with an available wharfage of 2,000 feet. Three are oil terminals, of which one has a spur railroad connection; the other two are unused at present. There are two terminals at Island Park having a wharfage of 400 feet. There are public wharves at East Rockaway and Woodmere. The fa- cilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal years. None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work under the existing proj- ect was commenced February 1933, and is about 85 percent com- plete. The east jetty, 4,250 feet long, was completed in July 1934. The project channel was completed in May 1935. When examined in March 1949 the controlling mean-low-water depth through the best available channel was 10.5 feet for a width of 250 feet. The east jetty was in good condition. The work remaining to be done under the existing project consists of building a west jetty, if necessary, to protect the channel. The total cost and expenditures of the existing project to June 30, 1950, were $678,520.72-$421,368.68 from regular funds and $82,600 from Public Works funds, a total of $503,968.68 for new RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 223 work and $174,552.04 from regular funds for maintenance. In addition, the costs and expenditures from contributed funds were $100,000 for new work. Proposed operations.-An allotment of $900 made during the fiscal year 1951 will be applied to a condition survey of the jetty. No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. Completion of the project is not considered essential at this time. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: A ppropriated Cost .... .. . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . ..-------------- ..--.....-------------.....--------------... -------.. - 1$503, '.. 968. 68 1503, 968. 68 Expenditures -------------------------------------------------------------- 1503, 968. 68 Maintenance: Appropriated....- $1, 400. 00 $32.11 $106, 500. 00 -$24, 800. 00 - 174, 552.04 Cost...-.----- 1,400. 00 32.11 80, 319. 30 1,380. 70 - --- 174, 552. 04 Expenditures.... 1,400. 00 32.11 80, 264. 75 1, 435. 25 - . 174, 552.04 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project............ $200,000 1Exclusive of $100, 000.00 contributed funds expended for new work. 15. JAMAICA BAY, N. Y. Location.-This is a bay inside the south shore of Long Island, the entrance being about 17 miles by water south and east of the Battery, New York City. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 542.) Previous projects.-Adopted by the acts of June 14, 1880, and July 13, 1892. For further details see page 1770 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 185 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for an interior channel ex- tending from the vicinity of the Marine Parkway Bridge along the west and north shores of the bay, 18 feet deep at mean low water and 300 feet wide to Mill Basin, with a swinging basin 1,000 feet wide and 1,000 feet long at that point; thence 12 feet deep and 200 feet wide to Fresh Creek Basin; an interior channel extending from the same locality along the south shore to Head of Bay, 15 feet deep and 200 feet wide; a channel in Mott Basin, 15 feet deep and 200 feet wide extending from the channel along the south shore, 3,000 feet to the junction of the two branches, thence 2,200 feet in the north branch (Inwood Creek) and 3,200 feet in the south branch; and an entrance channel connecting the two interior channels with deep water in the Atlantic Ocean, of suitable hydraulic dimensions to maintain the present tidal prism in the bay, but not less than 18 feet deep and 500 feet wide from opposite Barren Island to Rockaway Point, thence enlarging to not less than 20 feet deep and 1,000 feet wide to sea, protected by one riprap jetty. Length of section included in project is 19.7 miles. Mean tidal range, 4.9 feet at Barren Island, and 5.1 feet at head of Bay mean range of spring tides, 5.9 and 6.1 feet, respec- 224 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 tively; irregular fluctuations due to wind and barometric pressure vary from 4 feet below mean low water to 4 feet above mean high water. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, excluding amounts expended on previous projects but including $4,228,439 expended for new work under River and Harbor Act of June 25, 1910, is $4,875,000. The estimate of annual cost of maintenance, revised in 1950, is $103,500. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 25, 1910 Construction of 1 jetty_ _-._ _H. Doc. 1488, 60th Cong., 2d sess Mar. 2, 1945 Interior channel along west shore of bay, 18 and 12 H. Doc. 700, 76th Cong., 3d sess' feet deep; interior channel along south shore, 15 feet deep; entrance channel, 20 and 18 feet deep; and 1 riprap jetty, all in lieu of work heretofore authorized. Modified conditions of local coopera- tion. May 17, 1950 Channel 15 feet deep in Mott Basin including its two H. Doe. 665, 80th Cong., 2d sess. branches. (Contains latest published map.) Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, provides that in lieu of conditions heretofore prescribed, local interests shall furnish free of cost to the United States, suitable areas for the disposal of dredged materials for new work and subsequent maintenance, when and as required, and shall hold and save the United States free from claims for damages resulting from the improvement. The city of New York was notified of the conditions of local cooperation in letter dated Jan- uary 25, 1946. In letter dated February 7, 1946, the mayor of the city of New York advised that disposal areas are available and that the necessary document "holding the United States free from claims for damages" would be executed. The River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950, provides that local interests shall: (a) Furnish free of cost to the United States all lands, ease- ments, rights-of-way, and suitable areas for disposal of dredged material during construction of the project and for subsequent maintenance, as and when required. (b) Hold and save the United States free from damages due to the construction works and subsequent maintenance. (c) Perform all necessary alterations to the existing terminals and bulkheads, and dredge adequate approaches thereto. These conditions have not been fulfilled. Terminal facilities.-There are 60 terminals with a total berth- age of 21,372 feet located along the shores of Jamaica Bay, most of which are concentrated at 2 general localities; Mill Basin on the west shore, and from Seaside to and including Head of Bay on the south shore. Six of the terminals are available for public whar fgq; none has direct rail connections. Nineteen yacht clubs and? 18 batyards, equipped with marine railways, are located within the bay. In addition, there are a number of small landings for pleasure craft: The existing facilities are considered adequate RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 225 for existing commerce. (For latest full description of terminal facilities, see Port and Terminal Facilities of the Port of New York, 1942, Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-The cost of a survey to determine the condition of the channel was $1,179.74 for main- tenance. The total expenditure was $486.65. Condition at end of fiscal year.--Work under the existing proj- ect was commenced August 1912 and is about 87 percent complete. The westerly interior channel from Barren Island to Fresh Creek Basin and the swinging basin at Mill Basin have been dredged to project dimensions. No new-work dredging of the entrance channel was done, since depths were greater than those, required under the project. The east jetty, completed August 4, 1933, for a total length of about 8,400 feet, was in fair condition when examined in April 1949. The controlling mean low-water depths of the channels included in this project are as follows: Section Depth Width Date (feet) (feet) Entrance channel: From Atlantic Ocean to Rockaway Point...... 20 1,000 June 1946 Rockaway Point to Barren Island.......------------------- 18 500 Do. Interior channel (north and west shores): Barren Island to Mill Basin-------------- -18 300 Do. Swinging Basin 18 1, 000 .---------------------------------- Do. M ill B asin to Fresh C reek B asin . . . . . .... .. 12 200 D o. Interior channel (south shore): Beach channel: Barren Island to Cross Bay Boulevard Bridge.... 215 200 June 1950 Cross Bay Boulevard Bridge to Long Island 11 200 Do. R. R. bridge Grass Hassock Channel: Long Island R. R. bridge to Sommerville Basin-- 6. 5 125-200 Do. Sommerville Basin to Mott Basin ---------------- 0. 1 100-200 Do. Mott Basin to Head of Bay-- 5 150-200 July to Sept. 1939 Head of Bay...------------------------------------- 4 70-200 Do. Mott Basin--..--..-----------------------------(1) (1) August 1946 1The controlling depth of existing channels is 5 feet for widths varying from 50 to 150 feet. 2 Except for 1. a shoal of 7 feet across the channel at Neponsit about 2 miles above junction. The work remaining to be done under the existing project con- sists of dredging the southerly interior channel, and the channel in Mott Basin. The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1950, was $4,317,994.09-$4,228,439.36 for new work and $89,554.73 for maintenance. The total expenditures were $4,317,301. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year amounting to $1,413.35 will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950............................. $693.09 Maintenance: Condition survey of channel.. ............... 720.26 Total ............................................. $1,413.35 No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. 226 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - -- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated - . . ..-..- - - - - - -- $4, 307, 771, 72 Cost .... .- - 4, 307, 771. 72 Expenditures ...- 4, 307, 771.72 Maintenance: Appropriated .... $1, 800.00 $42. 64 $600. 00 -$317. 89 $1, 900. 00 93, 236. 44 Cost....------------- 1,800. 00 42.64 282.11 . . 1,179.74 92, 516.18 Expenditures.... 1, 800.00 42. 64 282. 11- .. 486. 65 91, 823.09 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project............ $647,000 16. NEW YORK HARBOR: ENTRANCE CHANNELS AND ANCHORAGE AREAS Location.-The works included under the above title are in the upper and lower bays, New York Harbor. The harbor is 330 miles southwest by water of Boston Harbor, Mass., and 165 miles north- east of the entrance to Delaware Bay, N. J. and Del. The upper bay extends southerly from the junction of Hudson and East Rivers opposite the Battery, New York City, a distance of about 51/2 miles to the Narrows. The lower bay extends from the Narrows to the sea, a distance of about 9 miles. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 369 and 541.) Existing project.-This provides for the Ambrose Channel 45 feet deep and 2,000 feet wide, extending from the sea to deep water in the lower bay, length about 10.2 miles; for the Anchor- age Channel, an extension of Ambrose Channel, with the same depth and width, in the upper bay, opposite the anchorage grounds, length about 5.7 miles; for Bayside-Gedney Channel 35 feet deep and 800 feet wide, extending from the sea to the junction with Main Ship Channel, length about 6.2 miles; for the Main Ship Channel 30 feet deep and 1,000 feet wide, extending from Bayside-Gedney Channel to deep water in the lower bay, length about 5.3 miles; for the removal of Craven Shoal to a depth of 30 feet; for a channel 16 feet deep, 200 feet wide, and about 2.3 miles long, extending from bell buoy 23 to Hoffman and Swinburne Islands, for an irregularly triangular-shaped anchorage area in the southerly half of Red Hook Flats (approximately 442 acres in extent), 40 and 30 feet deep; an anchorage in the vicinity of Liberty (Bedloe) Island (about 160 acres in extent) 20 feet deep, and for a channel along the New Jersey pierhead line connecting Kill Van Kull with deep water in Anchorage Channel, south of the Liberty Island anchorage, 20 feet deep for a width of 500 feet with widening at bends to 800 feet and a length of about 3 miles. The project depths refer to mean low water. Mean tidal range, 4.7 feet; mean range of spring tides, 5.6 feet; irregular fluctuations due to wind and barometric pressure vary from 3.9 feet below mean low water up to 4.3 feet above mean high water. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $17,900,- RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 227 000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of main- tenance is $315,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents July 5,1884 Main Ship-Bayside-Gedney to 30 feet for width of Annual Reports, 1887, p. 62; and 1,000 feet (dimensions fixed by Secretary of War, 1888, p. 63. Dec. 27, 1886, by authority of the act of Aug. 5, 1886). Mar. 3, 1899 Ambrose Channel (East Channel) to 40 feet_ H. Doc. 159, 55th Cong., 3d sess. Report 1899, (Annual Report (Annual p. 1279). 1899, p. 1279). June 25, 1910 Maintenance of entrance channel under 1 head Aug. 8, 1917 Anchorage Channel, the extension of Ambrose Chan- H. Doc. 518, 63d Cong., 2d sess. nel into Upper Bay. Do ----- Do-------- Removal of Craven Shoal. - Channel between Staten Island and Hoffman and H. Doe. 557, 64th Cong,, 1st sess. H. Doe. 625, 64th Cong., 1st sess. Swinburne Islands. July 3, 1930 Relocation of southerly section of Anchorage Channel Rivers and Harbors Committee Doe. 18, 71st Cong., 2d sess. Aug. 30, 1935 Dredging south end of Red Hook Flats, Liberty H. Doe. 183, 73d Cong., 2d sess.' Island Anchorage, and channel along New Jersey pierhead line. 1 Do... Deepening Bayside-Gedney Channel to 35 feet for a H. Doe. 133, 74th Cong., 1st sess. width of 800 feet. Aug. 26, 1937 Deepening Ambrose and Anchorage Channels to 45 Senate committee print, 75th feet for a width of 2,000 feet. Cong., 1st sess.1 1Contain latest published maps. Terminal facilities.-The harbor consists of Upper Bay and Lower Bay. In the Upper Bay there are 45 piers with a total berthage of 70,723 feet and 11,171 feet of bulkheads and wharves available, for dockage. In addition there are five car-float (rail- road) bridges and three ferry terminals. These terminals are located along the westerly shore of the bay, from St. George, Staten Island, to the Narrows and from Constable Hook, Bayonne, to Ellis Island. The terminals along the Brooklyn water front are reported under Bay Ridge and Red Hook Channels. The Lower Bay is largely undeveloped, the terminals being confined to Gravesend Bay. There are seven piers with a total berthage of 9,808 feet and one bulkhead providing dockage of 1,675 feet. Of the terminals in the harbor, 27 are publicly owned, 4 are open to public use, 27 are equipped with mechanical-handling devices, and 24 have railroad connections. The facilities are considered ade- quate for present commerce. (For latest full description of termi- nal facilities see Port and Terminal Facilities at the Port of New York, 1942, Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-The U. S. seagoing hopper dredge Goethals was employed intermittently from Jan- uary 3, 1950, to February 28, 1950; the U. S. seagoing hopper dredge Essayons was employed from February 6, 1950, to March 26, 1950, in deepening Ambrose Channel to 45 feet and widening from 1,400 to 1,700 feet. During the fiscal year 853,800 cubic yards, place measurement, or material were removed at a cost of $379,364.58 for new work. Final cost of $1,396.03 was reported during the fiscal year for maintenance dredging of Bayside and Gedney Channels completed in June 1949. The U. S. seagoing hopper dredge Atlantic was employed inter- mittently from July 5, 1949, to September 3, 1949, in maintenance 228 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 dredging of Bayside and Gedney Channels to a depth of 35 feet. The U. S. lighter Gorham was engaged in dragging operations on November 17, 1949. During the fiscal year 89,600 cubic yards, place measurement, of material were removed at a cost of $93,- 164.24 for maintenance. The U. S. seagoing hopper dredge Essayons was employed inter- mittently from April 19, 1950, to May 2, 1950; the U. S. lighter Babcock was employed intermittently from April 7 to 23, 1950, in the removal of isolated shoals from Bayside and Gedney Chan- nels. During the fiscal year 13,000 cubic yards, place measure- ment, of material were removed at a cost of $17,010.23 for main- tenance. The cost of condition surveys and surveys and engineering preliminary to dredging was $17.697.80-$3,464.34 for new work and $14,233.46 for maintenance. The total cost of work was $508,632.88-$382,828.92 for new work and $125,803.96 for maintenance. The total expenditure was $511,827.93. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work under the existing proj- ect was commenced in 1885 and is about 91 percent complete. Main Ship-Bayside-Gedney Channels were completed to a depth of 30 feet in February 1891. The deepening of Bayside-Gedney Channel to 35 feet for a width of 800 feet was completed in June 1939. Ambrose Channel was completed to a depth of 40 feet for a width of 2,000 feet in April 1914. The center 800 feet was dredged to 45 feet in June, 1944, and the westerly 600-foot strip in June 1947. One-half of the easterly 600-foot strip was dredged to 45 feet in March 1950, making the total width of the 45-foot chan- nel 1,700 feet. Relocation of Anchorage Channel was completed to a depth of 40 feet in October 1932. The center 800 feet was dredged to 45 feet in June 1947 and the westerly 600-foot strip in April 1948. The channel between Staten Island and Hoffman and Swinburne Islands was completed in December 1920 up to within 300 feet of the southerly limits of the project. The dredged channel meets all the needs of navigation and no further work of improvement is contemplated for the present. The channel along the New Jersey pierhead line from Kill Van Kull to Anchorage Channel was completed in March 1939. The Red Hook Flats anchorage was completed to 40 and 30 feet and the Liberty (Bedloe) Island anchorage, was completed to 20 feet in October 1944. The controlling mean low-water depths of the channels included in this project are as follows: RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 229 Depth Width Section (feet) (feet) Date Ambrose Channel -----..--------------------- 45 1,600 to 2,000--.... June 1949 to June 1950. Main Ship Channel--------------------- ---- 30 400 to 1,000 -------- June 1950. Bayside-Gedney Channel---------------- - 35 750 to 800 ---------- June 1949 to Apr. 1950. Anchorage Channel..-------------------------45 2,000 to 1,350 --- Oct. 1947 to April 1948. Craven Shoal...--------------------130 9------ .-. . July 1931. Channel between Staten Island and Hoffman and Swinburne Islands: Buoy 23 to Hoffman Island ------ 13 100 to 200 ..---------- November 1943. Hoffman Island to Swinburne Island,... 10 120 to 200 ........ Do. Red Hook Flats Anchorage: 40-foot area ---------------------------- 240 ------ March 1950. 30-foot area------------___- Liberty (Bedloe) Island Anchorage ... 830 .. Do. 420 ------------------- January 1950. Along New Jersey Pierhead line....-------------- 19 500 to 200 ......... February to March 1948. 1 Except for a shoal 100 by 600 feet with least depth of 27 feet located along westerly channel line. 2Except for scattgred shoals having a minimum depth of 38 feet. 3 Except for scattered shoals having a minimum depth of 28 feet. 4Except for scattered shoals along the westerly side having a minimum depth of 12 feet. The work remaining to be done under the, existing project con- sists of completing the deepening of Ambrose and Anchorage Channels to 45 feet for a width of 2,000 feet and widening the existing 500-foot channel along the. New Jersey pierhead line to 800 feet at the southerly and northerly bends. The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1950, was $19,097,172.48-$15,395,903.98 for new work, including $116,530 applied to removing wrecks authorized by acts prior to the adop- tion of the existing project, and $3,701,268.50 for maintenance. The total expenditure was $19,096,770.48 Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $30,647.97, plus an allotment of $460,000 made during fiscal year 1951, a total of $490,647.97, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950............................. $402.00 New work: Dredge by use of 1 United States seagoing hopper dredge for about 2.5 dredge months (July-Nov. 1950) to con- tinue deepening of Ambrose Channel to 45 feet.......... 380,059.46 Maintenance: Dredge by use of 1 United States seagoing hopper dredge during June 1951 in the removal of shoals where nec- ............. essary ...................... ............... 110,186.51 Total for all work.............. ........... .......... $490,647.97 Deepening of Anchorage Channel to 45 feet should be continued. The existing channels should be maintained. The additional sum of $975,000 can be profitably expended for the following scheduled work during the fiscal year 1952: New work: Dredge by use of 1 United States seagoing hopper dredge for about 5.5 months during the fiscal year to deepen a portion of the remaining 300-foot wide easterly section of An- chorage Channel from 40 to 45 feet........................$800,000 Maintenance: Dredge by use of 1 United States seagoing hopper dredge during the fiscal year to restore entrance channels to project dimensions . . ...... . ... ....... 175,000 Total for all work................................... $975,000 230 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated .... $1, 510, 000. 00 $8, 649. 71 $400, 000. 00 .. $412, 000.0, $15, 425, 963. 44 Cost ............ 49, 186. 85 1, 478, 159.35 390, 304. 92 $110. 21 382, 828. 92 15, 395, 903.98 Expenditures... 43, 114. 59 1,472, 616. 13 1401, 885.32 185. 08 382, 627. 71 15, 395, 742. 56 Maintenance: Appropriated .. 233, 000. 00 10, 457. 15 300, 600. 00 240, 000.00 117, 300. 00 3, 701, 455.01 Cost-........... 196, 222.93 121, 853. 60 320, 828. 97 210, 400. 07 125, 803.96 3, 701, 268. 50 Expenditures .... 244, 490. 23 127, 733. 83 295, 897.57 241, 602. 64 129, 200. 22 3, 701, 027.92 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................... $30,059.46 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951......... 350,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951........ .380,059.46 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.................... 2,124,000.00 17. BAY RIDGE AND RED HOOK CHANNELS, N. Y. Location.-These channels lie along the east shore of the Upper Bay, New York Harbor, and with Buttermilk Channel, form an easterly channel along the Brooklyn water front from the Narrows to East River. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 369 and 541.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of March 3, 1881, August 11, 1888, September 19, 1890, August 18, 1894, and June 3, 1896. For further details see page 1768 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 195 of the Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 1,200 feet wide and 40 feet deep at mean low water from the Narrows to Bay Ridge Avenue, Brooklyn, thence 1,750 feet wide to the junction of Bay Ridge and Red Hook Channels, thence 1,200 feet wide through Red Hook Channel to the junction with Buttermilk Channel, and a channel of the same depth extending into Gowanus Bay from the junction of Bay Ridge Channel with Red Hook Channel, narrowing uniformly in width to about 500 feet at Twenty-eighth Street, Brooklyn. Length of section included in the project, 4 miles. Mean tidal range, 4.7 feet; mean range of spring tides, 5.6 feet; ir- regular fluctuations due to wind and barometric pressure vary from 3.9 feet below mean low water up to 4.3 feet above mean high water. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1930, was $4,609,- 000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $230,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 231 Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 3, 1899 Channel 40 feet deep and 1,200 feet wide-... .... H. Doc. 337, 54th Cong., 2d sess. Annual Report, 1897, p. 1177. Mar. 2, 1907 Dredging to obtain, first, a depth of 35 feet, subse- quently increasing depth to 40 feet for full width. July 3, 1930 Widening of Bay Ridge Channel to 1,750 feet........ Rivers and Harbors Committee Doe. 44 71st Cong., 2d sess. (Contains latest published map.) Terminal facilities.-There are 52 piers with a total berthage of 84,366 feet and 8,096 feet of bulkheads and wharves available for dockage. Twenty-two of the terminals have mechanical handling devices and 19 have railroad connections. In addition, there are 6 railroad float bridges and 2 ferry slips. Of the terminals, 4 are Government owned, 15 are owned by the city of New York, and 7 are open to public use. The terminal facilities are considered ade- quate for existing commerce. (For latest full description of ter- minal facilities, see Port and Terminal Facilities at the Port of New York, 1942, Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-The cost of a survey to determine the condition of the channels was $2,684.41 for maintenance. The U. S. seagoing hopper dredge Essayons was engaged in dredging Bay Ridge Channel on June 15, 1950, for test load pur- poses at a cost of $3,276.60 for maintenance. The total cost of work was $5,961.01 for maintenance. The total expenditure was $5,823.80. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work under the existing proj- ect was commenced March 1901 and completed June 1940. The controlling mean low-water depths of the channels included in the project are as follows: Depth Width Section (feet) (feet) Date survey In Bay Ridge Channel from Narrows to Bay Ridge Ave., 37 1, 200-700 Feb. 1950. Brooklyn. From Bay Ridge Ave. to Gowanus Bay ------------------ 35 1,750-750 Do. - - ---.................... Branch in Gowanus Bay-___. 30 750-350 Do. Red Hook Channel ...--- ....... ....... 37 1,100-550 March, 1950. The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1950, was $8,251,842,06-$4,212,636.95 regular funds and $64,559.68 Public Works funds, a total of $4,277,196.63 for new work and $3,974,- 645.43 for maintenance. The total expenditures were $8,251,- 704.85. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. 232 REPORT-OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated----...._ _----------.... --------------.... -------------- ------------ $5, 523, 296. 63 Cost ---------------- ---------------------------------------- -_________ 5, 523, 296. 63 Expenditures- - --- ------------ ------------.. ...........----------------- -------------.. 5, 523, 296. 63 Maintenance: Appropriated - - 309, 000. 00 67, 717. 06 -- 146. 90 6, 650. 70 8, 000. 00 3, 976, 648. 42 Cost...----------- 184, 274. 89 283, 841. 90 6, 650. 70 5, 961. 01 3, 974, 645. 43 Expenditures.... 93, 113. 85 375, 182. 17 6, 650. 70 5, 823. 80 3, 974, 508. 22 18. GOWANUS CREEK CHANNEL, N. Y. Location.-Gowanus Creek is a small tidal inlet extending northeasterly about 11/2 miles from the north end of Bay Ridge Channel. The channel is shown on United States Coast and Geo- detic Survey Chart No. 369, but is not named; entrance is shown on chart No. 541. Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of March 3, 1881 (under the title of "Gowanus Bay"), August 11, 1888, and September 19, 1890. For further details see Annual Report for 1915, page 1769, and Annual Report for 1938, page 198. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 26 feet deep at mean low water from Bay Ridge Channel at Twenty-eighth Street to the foot of Percival Street, with width decreasing from 300 feet at Twenty-eighth Street to 200 feet at Percival Street, and thence 18 feet deep at mean low water to Hamilton Avenue Bridge, gradu- ally reducing in width to 100 feet at the bridge, all as limited by harbor lines. Length of section included in the project three- fourth mile. Mean tidal range, 4.7 feet; mean range of spring tides, 5.6 feet; irregular fluctuations due to wind and barometric pressure vary from 3.9 feet below mean low water up to 4.3 feet above mean high water. The estimate of cost for new work made in 1896 was $70,000, exclusive of amounts expended under previous projects. The latest (1950) 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 Mar. 3, 1881 Dredging 18-foot channel . ............ June 3, 1896 Dredging 26-foot channel . Annual Report, 1896, p. 155; for ........---------------------- latest published map, see Annual Report for 1903, p. 919. Terminal facilities-There are 108 piers and bulkheads along this waterway and Gowanus Canal, 5 of which, including a large grain elevator, are owned and operated by the Port of New York Authority as a grain terminal; 7 are owned by the city of New RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 233 York, 24 are owned and operated by 3 shipyards; and the re- mainder are privately owned and operated. The total available berthage is about 53,160 feet. The terminals occupy practically the whole of the water front. None has rail connections. (For latest full description of terminal facilities, see Port and Terminal Facilities at the Port of New York, 1942, Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-The cost and ex- penditures for surveys and engineering preliminary to dredging were $1,762.76 for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work under the existing proj- ect was commenced July 1881 and completed April 1904. When examined in Oct.-Nov. 1949, the controlling mean low-water depth was 26 feet for widths varying from 300 to 150 feet from the entrance up to Percival Street, thence 18 feet for widths varying from 200 to 50 feet to the head of the improvement at Hamilton Avenue Bridge. The total cost and expenditures of the existing project to June 30, 1950, were $141,884.64-$70,000 for new work and $71,884.64 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-An anticipated allotment of $40,000 during fiscal year 1951 will be applied to maintenance dredging by contract, (Mar. 1951) to restore the entrance channel to project dimensions. No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated-...------------------------------------------------------------$145, 000. 00 Cost......----------------------- ---------------------------------------- 145,000.00 Expenditures-------------.... -. ...------------------------------------ 145, 000. 00 Maintenance: Appropriated ---.------------.. ......------------ $600.00 $700.00 $1, 762. 76 71, 884. 64 Cost.....-------- . ------------ ...------------ 600.00 700.00 1, 762.76 71,884.64 Expenditures----.. _-------------__ __--------... --- . .... 600.00 700. 00 1, 762. 76 71, 884. 64 19. BUTTERMILK CHANNEL, N. Y. Location.-This channel connects deep water in the Upper Bay, New York Harbor, southwest of Governors Island, with deep water in East River northeast of Governors Island, and with Bay Ridge and Red Hook Channels forms an easterly channel along the Brooklyn water front from the Narrows to East River. It lies be- tween Governors Island and Brooklyn Borough, New York City. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 541 and 745.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of June 14, 1880, July 13, 1892, and June 3, 1896. For further details see page 205, Annual Report for 1932. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 1,000 feet wide, 40 feet deep at mean low water for the width of the existing 500- foot channel and 35 feet deep for the remaining 500-foot width 284 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 west of the existing channel, with suitable widening at the junc- tions with East River and Red Hook and Anchorage Channels. Length of section included in the project, 21/4 miles. Mean tidal range 4.4 feet; mean range of spring tides, 5.3 feet; irregular fluc- tuations due to wind and barometric pressure vary from 3.8 feet below mean low water up to 4.2 feet above mean high water. The estimated cost for new work, revised in 1950 is $2,529,000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimated cost of annual maintenance is $45,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 13, 1902 Channel 1,200 feet wide and not less than 30 feet deep -H. Doc. 122, 56th Cong., 2d sess. (Annual Report, 1901, p. 1299). Aug. 30, 1935 Channel 1,000 feet wide to depths of 40 and 35 feet .. Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 55, 74th Cong., 1st sess. (Contains latest published map.) Terminal facilities.-There are 20 piers with a total berthage of 27,324 feet, and 3,722 feet of bulkheads and wharves available for dockage. Of the terminals, 13 are equipped with mechanical-han- dling devices and 14 have railroad connections. Two of the termi- nals are owned by the city of New York of which 1 is open to public use. In addition, there are 2 float bridges and 2 ferry slips. Practically all of the available water front is occupied and facili- ties are considered adequate for existing commerce. (For latest full description of terminal facilities see Port and Terminal Facilities at the Port of New York, 1942, Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-The cost of engi- neering preliminary to dredging was $1,471.94 for maintenance. The cost of a survey to determine the condition of the channel from East River to Red Hook Channel was $1,310.10. The total cost and expenditures were $2,782.04 for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work under the existing proj- ect was commenced October 1903 and is about 68 percent com- plete. The easterly 500-foot width of channel from Anchorage Channel to East River was completed to a 40-foot depth in May 1935. The westerly 500-foot channel including the widening at the junction with the East River, was completed to a 35-foot depth for the northerly three-quarters of a mile of its length in December 1939, and for the southerly 2,000 feet in October 1944. The widen- ings at the junctions with Red Hook and Anchorage Channels were completed in December 1943. The work remaining to be done under the existing project consists of completing the deepen- ing to 35 feet of the westerly 500-foot channel. The controlling mean low water depths of the sections included in this project are as follows: RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 235 Depth Width Section (feet) (feet) Date East half of channel: Anchorage Channel to junction with 36 500- .----------..---. Oct. 1949. Red Hook Channel. Junction with Red Hook Channel to the 40 100 to 500 ...---------- March 1950. East River. West half of channel: Anchorage Channel to 4,000 feet north .... 22 500 to 250 ...------------ Oct. 1949. 4,000 feet north of Anchorage Channel to 25 250 to 500 ...-- March 1950. 8,000 feet north. 8,000 feet north of Anchorage Channel to 35 500 ----- ---March 1950. the East River. When examined in October 1949 and March 1950, the con- trolling depths in the widenings at the junctions with Anchorage, Red Hook and East River Channels were 30, 36.5 and 34 feet, respectively. The total cost and expenditures of the existing project to June 30, 1950 were $2,002,195.94-$122,051.24 Public Works funds and $1,323,616.66 regular funds, a total of $1,445,667.90 for new work and $556,528.04 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1951. Completion of the existing project is being deferred until removal of submarine utilities leading to Governors Island. The sum of $100,000 can be profitably expended for maintenance dredging during the fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated ..---- - $150. 72 - --------- .. --- ----- $1,941,917.90 ........ Cost -...- 150.72 --... .. ......- ----- -- 1, 941, 917. 90 Expenditures...... .. ... 150.72 . . . . . .--------------- 1,941,917.90 Maintenance: Appropriated ...- 108,000. 00 -8, 527. 69 80, 000. 00 11, 000.00 2, 782. 04 556, 528.04 Cost.. -- 179, 967. 56 4,132. 65 90,194.38 805.62 2, 782.04 556, 528.04 Expenditures .. 179,951.72 4,148.49 80, 000. 00 11,000. 00 2, 782. 04 556, 528. 04 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project............ $1,083,000 20. EAST RIVER, N. Y. Location.-This is a tidal strait about 16 miles long and 600 to 4,000 feet wide, connecting Hudson River and the Upper Bay at the Battery, New York City, with Long Island Sound at Throgs Neck, New York City, and separating Long Island from Manhat- tan Island and the mainland. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Sur- vey Charts Nos. 223, 226, and 745.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of Au- gust 30, 1852, July 25, 1868, March 3, 1899, and June 25, 1910. For further details see page 210, Annual Report for 1932. Existing project.-This provides for channels of the following 236 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 dimensions (depths refer to mean low water) ; From deep water in the Upper New York Bay to Wallabout Channel, 40 feet deep and 1,000 feet wide; from Wallabout Channel to Throgs Neck, 35 feet deep, with widths varying from about 550 to 1,000 feet, accord- ing to locality; east of Welfare (Blackwells) Island up to English Place (Forty-third Drive), Long Island City, 30 feet deep and varying in width from 500 to 900 feet, with widening in the approach from the main channel; between South Brother and Berrian Islands, 20 feet deep and 300 feet wide, with widening in the approach from the main channel; for the removal of Coenties Reef to a depth of 40 feet, also the removal of the following rocks and reefs lying outside of the limiting lines of the main channel to give access to wharves: Along the Brooklyn shore, Brooklyn Bridge to Manhattan Bridge (Fulton Ferry Reef), to a depth of 25 feet; Jay Street Reef, 25 feet; Corlears Reef, 35 feet; Shell Reef, 25 feet; Horns Hook, 40 feet; Rhinelander Reef, 26 feet; and reef off Oak Point, 30 feet; and for the construction of a dike in Pot Cove in Hell Gate. The length of the section included in the improve- ment is about 16.5 miles. The mean range of tide varies according to locality from 4 feet at North 3rd Street, Brooklyn and 4.4 feet at the Battery to 4.9 feet at Hallets Point, 6.5 feet at Port Morris, and 7.1 feet at the eastern entrance at Throgs Neck; mean range of spring tides 4.8, 5.3, 5.9, 7.6, and 8.5 feet, respectively; irregular fluctuations due to wind and barometric pressure vary according to locality from 3.8 feet below mean low water at the Battery, 2.4 feet at North 3rd Street, Brooklyn and 3.8 feet at Throgs Neck up to about 4.2 feet above mean high water at the Battery and 8.4 feet above mean high water at Throgs Neck; extreme fluctuations do not seriously affect navigation. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1949, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects, is $24,000,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $25,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 3, 19151 Removal of Coenties Reef to 35 feet, conditioned H. Doc. 188, 63d Cong., 1st sess. upon local interests increasing depth to 40 feet. July 27, 1916 Channel across Diamond Reef 35 feet deep and 1, 000 Do. feet wide. Aug. 8, 1917 Channel east of Blackwells Island to 20 feet; channel Do. between South Brother and Berrian Islands, to 20 feet; channel between North and South Brother Do _ __ C Islands to 26 feet. Channel Gate. 40 feet deep through East River and Hell H. Doc. 140, 65th Cong., 1st sess. July 18, 1918 Secure a depth of 40 feet in channel through East Specified in act. River and Hell Gate as soon as practicable. Sept. 22, 1922 Depth limited to 35 feet in the through channel be- Rivers and Harbors Committee tween Wallabout Channel and Throgs Neck. Doc. 3, 67th Cong., 2d sess Channel east of Blackwells Island, 30 feet to En- (Contains latest published map.) glish Place and eliminated 20-foot channel north of English Place. Eliminated channel between North and South Brother Islands except as authorized prior to existing project. Removal of certain rocks and reefs and construction of dike in Pot Cove, Hell Gate. 1 Pub. Res. 67, 63d Cong., 3d sess. IIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 237 Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with. Terminal facilities.-There are 120 piers with a total berthage of 85,844 feet and 56,518 feet of bulkheads and wharves available for dockage along both shores of the East River from the Battery to Clason Point. In addition, there are 10 ferry slips and 20 car- float bridges. Of the terminals, 141 are publicly owned, 5 are open to public use, 93 are equipped with mechanical-handling devices, and 41 have railroad connections. The facilities are considered adequate for present needs. (For latest full description of ter- minal facilities see Port and Terminal Facilities at the Port of New York, 1942, Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-The cost and expen- ditures of a survey to determine the condition of Diamond Reef channel were $5,900 for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work under the existing proj- ect was commenced June 1916 and was substantially completed September 1935. The controlling mean low-water depths of the various channels as determined by intermittent surveys made during the period 1910 to 1949, are as follows: Depth Width Section (feet) (feet) From Upper Bay to Wallabout Channel .....------------------------------------ 140 950-1, 000 C orlears R eef.. . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . 29 -- From Wallabout Channel through west channel at Welfare (Blackwells) Island 35 000 550-1, and Hell Gate to Throgs Nick at Long Island Sound. East Channel at Welfare (Blackwells) Island: From Newtown Creek to English Place (43d Drive) Long Island City... 28-------- From English Place to deep water off north end of Welfare Island ........ 24 . Between South Brother and Berrian Islands . . . . . . 20 300 f I Except along the northerly channel line between piers 27 and 34 where a hoal with a least depth o 5 feet extends into the channel for a distance of 20 feet. The removal of a small shoal area along the east side of the 35- foot channel between Grand Street and North Third Street, Brooklyn, the construction of the dike at Pot Cove in Hell Gate, a part of the widening near the pierhead line in Jay Street Reef, and North Third Street, Brooklyn, were omitted as unnecessary, the work completed being considered sufficient for the needs of navigation. The total cost and expenditures of the existing project to June 30, 1950, were $24,676,556.37-$1,743,265.42 Public Works funds and $22,106,453.80 regular funds, a total of $23,849,719.22 for new work and $826,837.15 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1951. It is expected that maintenance dredging by contract, in the vicinity of Corlears Reef will be necessary during the next two years. The sum of $50,000 can be profitably expended for such work during the fiscal year 1952. 939127--51-V. --- 16 288 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including S- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated.... .... .... ......--- - - $30,037, 412. 72 Cost......-------------------.. -------------- -..-- 30, 037, 412. 72 Expenditures --.. ... . . . . . . . . . - --- . --.. .. . . -- . ....- 30, 037, 412. 72 Maintenance: Appropriated - -_ _ $25, 000. 00 $225.46 .... $1,000.00 $5, 900. 00 964, 501.10 Cost.... - - - - 1,939.85 29, 565.39 .1,000.00 5,900.00 864, 501.10 Expenditures ....- 1, 939 85 29, 565.39 - 1, 000. 00 5, 900. 00 864, 501.10 21. NEWTOWN CREEK, N. Y. Location.-This creek is a tidal waterway entering the East River, N. Y., and 41/2 miles by water northeast of the Battery, New York City, and forms a part of the boundary between the boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens, New York City. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 745.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of June 14, 1880, July 5, 1884, and June 3, 1896. For further details see page 1769 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 207 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for a channel 23 feet deep and 130 feet wide from East River to a point about 150 feet north of Maspeth Avenue; for a turning basin at the former location of Mussel Island and a triangular area lying on the north side of the entrance to the creek of the same depth; for a channel 20 feet deep at mean low water elsewhere in Newtown Creek, including Dutch Kills, Maspeth Creek, and English Kills, of the following widths: 150 feet wide from Maspeth Avenue to Grand Street Bridge, thence 125 feet wide to Metropolitan Avenue on the East Branch; 100 feet wide for a distance of 2,000 feet up Maspeth Creek; 75 to 100 feet wide for a distance of 2,800 feet up Dutch Kills with a turning basin at the head; and 150 feet wide in Eng- lish Kills; or West Branch, to the Metropolitan Avenue Bridge, including the easing of bends, and for a channel 12 feet deep and 100 feet wide in English Kills from the Metropolitan Avenue Bridge to within 80 feet of the Montrose Avenue Bridge, suitably widened at bends and materially widened by excavating upland at the second bend above the Metropolitan Avenue Bridge. The total length of channel included in the project is about 5.2 miles. Mean tidal range, 4.2 feet; mean range of spring tides, 5 feet; irregular fluctuations due to wind and barometric pressure vary from 3.8 feet below mean low water up to 4.2 feet above mean high water. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $1,302,- 000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $36,000. RIVERS AND HARBORS--NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 239 The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 2, 1919 20-foot channel _-... -__ .......... . .. H. Doc. 936, 64th Cong., 1st sess.1 July 3, 1930 23-foot channel .... _Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 42, 71st Cong., 2d sess.1 Aug. 26, 1937 12-foot channel in English Kills.----------------- Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 4, 75th Cong., 1st sess.' Minor modification of project in the vicinity of Mus- sel Island, without change in cost, approved by the Secretary of War, Mar. 22, 1920. SContains latest published maps. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1919, requires that all land needed for right-of-way be furnished without cost to the United States, and provides that no work shall be done in Maspeth Creek, in the removal of Mussel Island, or in English Kills until this has been done in each case and cor- responding changes made in existing harbor lines; also that no work shall be undertaken under the existing project in Dutch Kills until the obstructive bridges near its mouth have been suitably modified. The River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937, requires that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, necessary easements or rights-of-way for the enlargement of the channel in English Kills above Metropolitan Avenue and give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that they will remove ob- structive deposits resulting from the discharge of sewage into the waterway. That act also requires that before widening the second bend south of Metropolitan Avenue local interests shall furnish necessary lands or rights-of-way and construct a new bulkhead on the widened channel. The lands needed in Maspeth Creek, Mussel Island, and the East Branch have been ceded to the United States by the city of New York by deed. The work of modifying the bridges near the mouth of Dutch Kills was completed in 1923. No action has been taken by the city authorities to comply with the requirements for dredging in English Kills (West Branch). Terminal facilities.-The length of water front measured along both sides of the improvement is 11.6 miles, of which 9.6 miles are bulkheaded and about 2 miles of frontage, distributed over the entire length of this waterway, is yet undeveloped. There are 5 piers with a total berthage of 3,062 feet and 44,137 feet of bulk- heads and wharves available for dockage. Of the terminals, 8 are owned by the city of New York, of which 5 are open to public use; 55 are equipped with mechanical handling devices, and 23 have railroad connections. The terminal facilities are considered adequate for present needs. (For latest full description of termi- nal facilities see Port and Terminal Facilities at the Port of New York, 1942, Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-Under a contract for dredging to restore project depth of 23 feet from East River to vicinity of Maspeth Creek, work was commenced May 1, 1950, 240 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 and was in progress at the end of the fiscal year. During the fiscal year 146,552 cubic yards, place measurement, of material were removed at a cost of $210,794.13 for maintenance. The cost of engineering preliminary to dredging was $3,086.87 for maintenance. The cost of condition surveys of the main channel, Dutch Kills and English Kills was $2,536.59 for maintenance. The total cost of work was $216,417.59 for maintenance. The total expenditure was $92,853.99. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work under the existing proj- ect was commenced May 1921 and is about 64 per cent complete. The work of enlarging the main channel to 23-foot depth and 130- foot width ifrom the entrance to 150 feet north of Maspeth Ave- nue, including the triangular area at the entrance, and a turning basin at the former location of Mussel Island, is about 90 percent completed. Dutch Kills has been dredged to project depth, 20 feet, for a width of 75 to 100 feet except at a few places near the head of improvement where unstable bulkheads restricted dredging operations. Maspeth Creek has been dredged to project dimen- sions throughout. Newton Creek is navigable on the West Branch (English Kills) to Johnson Avenue, 3.92 miles from East River and on the East Branch to Metropolitan Avenue, 3.29 miles from the East River. The controlling mean low water depths of the channels included in this project are as follows: Section Depth Width Date (Feet) (Feet) In main channel from East River to Dutch Kills.-------------------- 23 130-30 August 1919 From Dutch Kills to 800 feet north of Meeker Ave., Bridge ..... . 20 130-100 Do. From 800 feet north of Meeker Ave., Bridge to 150 feet below Maspeth Ave.. ..--------------------------------------------- 18 130-55 Do. Turning Basin at Mussel Island.....---------------------------------19 .. Do. Dutch Kills: From Newtown Creek to 100 feet below Borden Avenue Bridge... 15 30-100 February 1949 From 100 feet below Borden Avenue, Bridge to turning basin at the head... . . ..---------------------------------------------------- 12 25-100 Do. Maspeth Creek ...............--------------------------------------------- 18 50-100 August 1949 East Branch: From 150 feet below Maspeth Ave. to Grand Street Bridge .... 17 60-100 Do. From Grand St. Bridge to Metropolitan Ave.------------------------16 50 Do. English Kills (West Branch): From junction with East Branch to Metropolitan Ave.---------------16 70-125 March 1949 From Metropolitan Ave to within 80 feet of Montrose Ave.... 8 80-100 Do. 1Excludes a length of 300 feet below easterly limit of project where the depth ranges from 8 feet to 0. The work remaining to be done consists of completing to proj- ect dimensions: The 23-foot main channel between Greenpoint and Meeker Avenues, and between 800 and 150 feet north of Mas- peth Avenue; the 20-foot channel in the East Branch; and the 20- and 12-foot channels in English Kills. The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1950, was 1,145,069.14-$767,093.96 for new work and $377,975.18 for maintenance. The total expenditures were $1,021,505.54. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 241 Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $249,646.01 plus an anticipated al- lotment of $60,000 during fiscal year 1951, a total of $309,- 646.01, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950.. ...... ............ $123,563.60 Maintenance: Complete by July 31, 1950, under a contract in force, dredging to restore project depth of 23 feet in Newtown Creek from East River to vicinity Maspeth Creek..... . 126,008.07 Dredging by contract (May-June 1951) to restore project depth of 16 feet in English Kills ...................... 60,074.34 Total for all work............................... $309,646.01 Completion of the existing project is dependent upon local co- operation. It is not probable that the remaining conditions of local cooperation will be met in the near future. The sum of $85,- 000 can be profitably expended for maintenance work to restore the channel in Dutch Kills to a depth of 14 feet and the channel in East Branch to a depth of 16 feet. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- --- -- -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated --------------... .. ..-------------- -------------------------- $ 1,168, 354. 47 C ost . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,168,354.47 Expenditures- - - - - - - - - - - --.. ..--.. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 168, 354.47 Maintenance: Appropriated. -- $108, 700. 00 $44, 554. 65 -$1,282. 92 $1, 490 $342, 500. 00 842, 755.76 Cost........ 825.30 119, 221.91 33, 311.37 1, 490 216, 417.59 716, 673.35 Expenditures . . 1,162. 25 118,123.24 34, 410. 04 1, 490 92, 853.99 593,109. 75 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project............ $535,000 22. HARLEM RIVER, N. Y. Location.-Harlem River and Spuyten Duyvil Creek, both in- cluded in the project for the improvement of Harlem River, are two connecting tidal waterways, of a joint length of about 8 miles, lying wholly wvithin the limits of Greater New York and separat- ing Manhattan Island from the mainland. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 274.) Previous projects.-Adopted by the River and Harbor Act 'of June 23, 1874. For further details see Annual Report for 1915, page 1762, and Annual Report for 1938, page 210. Existing pro]ect.-This provides for a continuous channel 15 feet deep at mean low water and 400 feet wide from East River to Hudson-River, except in the vicinity of Washington Bridge, where the adopted width is 354 feet, and at the rock cut through Dyck- mans Meadow, where it is 350 feet and the depth is 18 feet. It also provides for straightening the channel at Johnson Iron Works by making a cut 15 feet deep and 400 feet wide. The length of channel included in the project is about 8 miles. The main tidal 242 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY,- 1950 range varies, according to locality, from 4.9 feet at Willis Avenue Bridge to 3.8 feet at Spuyten Duyvil Bridge; range of spring tides, 5.9 and 4.5 feet, respectively. Irregular fluctuations due to wind and barometric pressure vary from 3.8 feet below mean low water up to 4.7 feet above mean high water at Willis Avenue Bridge and from 3.7 feet below mean low water up to 4 feet above mean high water at Spuyten Duyvil Bridge. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1928, was $5,470,- 000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $25,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 18, 1878 Channel 15 feet deep and 350 feet wide-..-.. H. Ex. Doc. No. 75, Pt. 9, 43d Cong., 2d sess. (Annual Report, 1875, pt. 2, p. 224.) Chief of Engineers authorized widening to 400 feet Annual Report, 1886, p. 674. throughout except at Dyckmans Cut, where width was kept at 350 feet and depth increased to 18 feet. Chief of Engineers in 1893 reduced width of channel Annual Report, 1912, p. 198. in vicinity of Washington Bridge to 354 feet. Mar. 4, 1913 Straightening channel at Johnson Iron Works ...- H. Doc. No. 557, 62d Cong., 2d sess. (Contains latest published maps.) Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-The length of the water front along both shores of the Harlem River is about 16 miles, of which 4 miles are unavailable for commercial use. About 5 miles of the water front are occupied by six piers with a total berthage of 2,692 feet and 23,699 feet of bulkheads and wharves available for dockage. Twenty-six of the terminals are owned by the city of New York. One of the latter is used as a barge canal terminal. Of the termi- nals owned by the city, six are open to the public on equal terms. Forty-three of the terminals are equipped with mechanical-han- dling devices and 12 have railroad connections. In addition, there are four railroad float bridges. The terminal facilities are consid- ered adequate for present needs. (For latest field description of terminal facilities, see Port and Terminal Facilities at the Port of New York, 1942, Corps of Engineers.) Operationsand results during fiscal year.-The cost and expen- ditures of a survey to determine the condition of the channel were $4,800 for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work under the existing proj- ect was commenced January 1888 and was substantially completed May 1938. Remaining widening to be done in the section above High Bridge is prohibited by the proximity of bulkheads to the channel line. The present width is considered adequate for navi- gation. No further improvement is contemplated under the proj- ect. A channel 15 feet deep at mean low water and 400 feet wide has been excavated from East River at High Bridge, thence 15 feet deep and 350 to 400 feet wide to the Hudson River. The rock cut through Dyckmans Meadow was completed to 18-foot depth and 350-foot width in 1896. The straightening of the channel at RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 243 Johnson Iron Works was completed to 15-foot depth and 400-foot width in 1938. The controlling depth from East River to Hudson River, as shown by examination made in December 1949 was 15 feet at mean low water through a navigable channel varying from 50 to 400 feet in width, except for a shoal in the vicinity of Little Hell Gate having a minimum depth of 14 feet and scattered shoals between Sherman Creek and Broadway Bridge having a minimum depth of 11.5 feet. The total costs and expenditures of the existing project to June 30, 1950, were $3,865,324.51-$3,595,119.48 for new work and $270,205.03 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950 including -fiscal years 1946 1947 1949 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated----...... .---------- -- $3, 616,119. 48 Cost........----------... ------------...--------------...---------------------------- 3, 616,119. 48 Expenditures----....----------- ----------------------------------------- 3, 616,119.48 Maintenance: Appropriated ... $680 $15. 57 4, 800 270, 205. 03 Cost ......... _680 15. 57 4, 800 270, 205. 03 Expenditures ... 680 15. 57 4,800 270, 205.03 23. HUDSON RIVER CHANNEL, NEW YORK HARBOR Location.-Hudson River empties into the Upper Bay of New York Harbor at the Battery, New York City. The section included under this title extends from deep water in upper New York Bay to just north of Harlem River (Spuyten Duyvil Creek), a distance of about 14.5 miles. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 274, 745, and 746.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of March 3, 1875, June 6, 1900, and March 3, 1905. For further details, see Annual Report for 1915, page 1765, and Annual Re- ,port for 1938, page 213. Existing proj]ect.-This provides for a channel 48 feet deep and 2,000 feet wide, suitably widened at the bends, from West Fifty- ninth Street, Manhattan, to West Fortieth Street, thence 45 feet deep of the same width to deep water in Upper Bay; for a channel 40 feet deep for the full width of the river extending from the north line of Fifty-ninth Street to the south side of Little Basin, and thence a channel of the same depth to deep water in the Upper New York Bay off Ellis Island, substantially as shown on maps in House Document 309, Seventy-second Congress, first session, subject to the provision that no dredging shall be done under the project within 50 feet of the pierhead lines; a channel 750 feet wide and 30 feet deep along the Weehawken-Edgewater water front; the removal of a shoal on the New York side between West 244 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Fifty-ninth and West Sixty-first Streets to a depth of 40 feet; and the removal of an obstruction north of the mouth of Spuyten Duyvil Creek to the depth of the surrounding river bottom. The length of channel included in the project is about 11 miles. The plane of reference is mean low water. Mean tidal range at the Battery, 4.4 feet, and at West 129th Street, 4.1; mean range of spring tides, 5.3 feet and 4.9 feet, respectively; irregular fluc- tuations due to wind and barometric pressure vary from 3.8 feet below mean low water at the Battery up to 4.2 feet above mean high water and at West 129th Street from 3.6 feet below mean low water up to 4.2 feet above mean high water. The estimated cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $7,074,000, exclusive of the amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $390,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents I I, Mar. 4, 1913 Channel 30 feet deep from Ellis Island to Newark St., H. Doe. 719, 62d Cong., 2d sess. 40 feet deep through the shoal from Newark St. to Castle Point and channel 26 feet deep and 550 feet wide along Weehawken-Edgewater water front. Removal of shoal east side of river between West 19th and West 32d Sts.; removal of rock near the Battery to 40 feet, and removal of obstruction near Sputyen Duyvil Creek. Mar. 4, 1915 Additional dredging through shoal from Newark St. Annual Report, 1914, pp. 234-235' to Castle Point. Aug. 8, 1917 Removal of shoal between West 32d and West 61st H. Doc. 1697, 64th Cong., 2d sess. Sts. to 40 feet and widening the 40-foot channel be- tween the Battery and Canal St. to 2,000 feet. Mar. 3, 1925 Channel 30 feet deep and 750 feet wide along Wee- H. Doe. 313, 68th Cong., 1st sess. hawl en-Edgewater water front. Jan. 21, 1927 Modific ti n of conditions of local cooperation affect- ing cha.nel along Weehawken-Edgewater water fl oat. July 3, 1930Channel 40 feet between pierhead lines from 20th H. Doe. 450, 70th Cong., 2d sess.t St., Manhattan, to a point 1,300 feet below Newark St., HoLoken, thence 2,800 feet wide to deep water off Ellis Island. Channel 30 feet deep between 40- foot channel and channel along Jersey City water front. Aug. 30, 19352 Widening the 40-foot channel to full width of river H. Doc. 309, 72d Cong., 1st sess.' from north line of 59th St. to south side of Little Basin, thence a channel of same depth to deep water off Ellis Island. Do........ Waiver of all conditions of local cooperation affecting Rivers and Harbors Committee the channel along the Weehawken-Edgewater Doe. 49, 72d Cong., 2d sess. water front. Aug. 26, 1937 Channel 45 and 48 feet deep and 2,000 feet wide...... Senate Committee Print, 75th Cong., 1st sess.' 1Contain latest published maps. 2Also Public Works Administration Sept. 6, 1933, and Apr. 27, 1935. Terminal facilities.-The length of water front included in the project for improvement, measured along both shores of the river, is 32 miles; of this length 7 miles of the Manhattan water front and 10 miles of the New Jersey water front have been developed for commercial use. Along the Manhattan water front, there are 96 piers with a total berthage of 134,947 feet, 4,465 feet of bulk- heads and wharves available for dockage, 12 ferry slips and 6 car-float bridges. Along the Jersey water front, there are 135 piers having a total berthage of 167,760 feet, 23,948 feet of bulkheads RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 245 and wharves available for dockage and 7 ferry slips, 11 car-float bridges, 6 small boat repair yards and 1 large shipyard. Of the terminals, 134 are publicy owned, 27 are open for public use, 159 are equipped with mechanical-handling devices, and 135 have railroad connections. The facilities are adequate for present re- quirements. (For latest full description of terminal facilities see Port and Terminal Facilities at the Port of New York, 1942, Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-The U. S. seagoing hopper dredge Essayons was employed intermittently from March 27, 1950, to June 30, 1950, in dredging sections of the channel between The Battery and West Fifty-ninth Street to depths of 45 and 48 feet. During the fiscal year 852,000 cubic yards, place measurement, of material were removed at a cost of $330,242.76 for new work. The U. S. seagoing hopper dredge Goethals was employed inter- mittently during the periods October 30, 1949, to January 3, 1950, and May 30, 1950, to June 30, 1950, in dredging to restore the channel along the Weehawken-Edgewater water front to a depth of 30 feet. During the fiscal year 895,800 cubic yards, place mea- surement, of material were removed at a cost of $178,621.32 for maintenance. The U. S. seagoing hopper dredge Essayons was employed in- termittently from March 27, 1950, to May 31, 1950, in dredging to restore a depth of 48 feet in a section of the channel from Pier 80 to Pier 94, Manhattan. During the fiscal year 444,100 cubic yards, place measurement, of material were removed at a cost of $106,481.58 for maintenance. The U. S. lighter Babcock was engaged in the removal of miscel- laneous shoals intermittently from December 5, 1949, to March 23, 1950, at a cost of $30,172.37 for maintenance. The cost of condition surveys and surveys and engineering pre- liminary to dredging was $11,533.72-$6,210.03 for new work and $5,323.69 for maintenance. The total cost of work was $657,051.75-$336,452.79 for new work and $320,598.96 for maintenance. The total expenditure was $625,260.66. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work under the existing proj- ect was commenced April 1913 and is about 93 percent complete. The work of widening and deepening Weehawken-Edgewater Channel to project dimensions was completed in August 1937. The work of widening the 40-foot channel for the full width of the river from Ellis Island to West Fifty-ninth Street, Manhattan, was completed in March 1939. An area 1,400 feet wide extend- ing along the Manhattan water front from West Fortieth to West Fifty-fourth Street was deepened to 48 feet in April 1939. When examined in October-November 1949 the controlling mean low water depth was 40 feet for the full width of the river from opposite Ellis Island to West Fifty-ninth Street, except for minor scattered shoals along the east and West channel lines. When examined in May 1950 the controlling mean low-water depth in Weehawken-Edgewater Channel was 30 feet for a width 246 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19 50 varying from 350 to 750 feet from opposite West Fifty-ninth Street to opposite Valvoline Corporation dock, then 26 feet for a width varying from 320 to 750 feet to the upper end of the chan- nel. The work remaining to be done under the existing project con- sists of completing the dredging of the 45- and 48-foot channels for a width of 2,000 feet from Upper Bay to West Fifty-ninth Street, as authorized in 1937. The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1950, was $9,806,391.01-$668,820.36 Public Works funds and $5,495,255.74 regular funds-a total of $6,164,076.10 for new work and $3,642,- 314.91 for maintenance. The total expenditures were $9,774,- 592.40. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $115,928.36, plus an anticipated allotment of $462,600 during fiscal year 1951, a total of $578,- 528.36, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950 ........................ .$31,798,61 New work: Dredging by use of 1 United States seagoing hopper dredge intermittently for about 2.5 dredge months (July 1950-May 1951) to continue deepening the 45- and 48-foot channels from the Battery to West 59th St. to project dimen- sions ................................................... 363,547.21 Maintenance: Dredge by use of 2 United States seagoing hopper dredges intermittently for about 1.5 dredge months (July 1950-June 1951) to restore the channel along the Weehawken- Edgewater waterfront to 30 feet......................... .183,182.54 Total for all work ................................. $578,528.36 Deepening of the 45-foot channel from the Battery to West Fortieth Street should be continued. The channel along the Wee- hawken-Edgewater waterfront should be maintained. The addi- tional sum of $500,000 is needed to be appropriated for the fol- lowing scheduled work during the fiscal year 1952: New work: Dredge by use of 1 United States seagoing hopper dredge to partially complete deepening of the 45-foot channel between the Battery and West Fortieth Street to project dimen- sions ............................ .......................... $250,000 Maintenance: Dredge by use of 1 United States seagoing hopper dredge to partially restore the 30- and 40-foot channels to proj- ect dimensions ......... ... ..... ....... ...... ....... 250,000 Total for all work .................... .. ........ ..... $500,000 RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 247 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -... -- --- ----- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated--.....-.... .-----.. . ....-. ---........ $400, 000. 00 $6, 297, 252. 43 Cost------ ------------------------------------------------- 336, 452. 79 6, 233, 705. 22 Expendit-ures-----------------------------------330, 642.83 6, 227, 895.26 Maintenance: Appropriated .... $103, 400. 00 $11, 363.40 $470, 000. 00 243, 692.38 340, 000. 00 3, 662, 897. 45 Cost.-....-- -. 90, 005.87 149, 715.98 463, 205. 90 277, 412. 16 320, 598.96 3, 642, 314. 91 Expenditures....- 90, 934. 76 131, 693. 70 482, 631.04 277, 404. 64 294, 617.83 3, 616, 326. 26 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950...................... $63,547.21 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951........ 300,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ........ 363,547.21 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.................... 546,000.00 24. NEW YORK HARBOR-COLLECTION AND REMOVAL OF DRIFT Location.-This project applies to the Lower and Upper Bays, New York Harbor; East River, Harlem River, Hudson River Channel, N. Y., New York and New Jersey Channels, Newark Bay, N. J., and their tributaries. Existing project.-This provides for the collection and removal of drift from New York Harbor and its tributary waters, and au- thorizes the Secretary of War to allot such amounts as may be necessary for the work from appropriations for maintenance and improvement of existing river and harbor works or other available appropriations, and that this work shall be carried as a separate and distinct project. It is wholly a work of maintenance. The purpose of the work is to afford relief from variable condi- tions of obstruction, and no advance estimate of the amount of work required and its proper cost can be made. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Allotment from appropriations made for New York Mar. 4, 1915 Harbor and its immediate tributaries may be used Aug. 8, 1917 for collection and removal of drift in these water- ways. July 3, 1930 Carrying on this work as a separate and distinct project. Terminal facilities.-Describedin the separate reports covered. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The U. S. Drift Collector Driftmaster, steam lighter Gorham, motor tenders Daly and Stanwix and auxiliary plant were assigned to the work of removing and disposing of drift when not employed on other work. There were removed and disposed of during the fiscal year 307,- 863 cubic feet (2,405.18 cords) of driftwood ranging in size from small blocks to timbers of large dimensions, including piles and 248 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 pieces of wreckage. The cost of this work was $258,330.49 for maintenance. The total expenditure was $261,847.81. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is one of continuous maintenance for which no percentage of completion exists. Navigation has been made safer by the continual patrol of the harbor and the removal of large quantities of drift material. The total cost of operations to June 30, 1950, has been $3,629,- 148.58. The total expenditures amounted to $3,630,571.46. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of fiscal year, amounting to $1,591.34 plus accounts receivable of $1,422.88 and an anticipated allotment of $300,000 during fiscal year 1951, a total of $303,014.22, will be applied to continuing the work of drift removal by use of U. S. drift collector Drift- master, lighters, motor tenders, and launches (July 1950-June 1951). It is necessary for the safety of navigation that the removal of drift material be carried on regularly. The sum of $280,000 can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1952 to carry on this, work by the operation of United States drift collector, lighters, motor tenders, and launches. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated .--- --- -..... C ost..... . . . . . . . . . . - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - .-.-- -- Expenditures -- -- -...- - Maintenance: Appropriated..... $427, 000. 00 $15, 175. 22 $287, 037.05 $290, 000. 00 $258, 000. 00 $3, 632,162. 80 Cost-... - .- - - 298, 906.06 Expenditures ..- _ 296, 613.71 279,186. 55 297, 396. 53 286, 289.08 293, 223.49 287, 408. 40 287, 451.55 258, 330. 49 261, 847.81 3, 629, 148. 58 3, 630, 571.46 25. WAPPINGER CREEK, N. Y. Location.-This creek is a small stream which empties into Hud- son River from the east, about 64 miles by water north of the Battery, New York City, and one-half mile below the village of New Hamburg, N. Y. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 283.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 8 feet deep at mean low water, 80 feet wide, and about 2.1 miles long, extending from the mouth to about 200 feet below the lower falls. Mean tidal range 2.7 feet; mean range of spring tides, 3.1 feet; extreme range, 12.8 feet; irregular fluctuations are infrequent and do not materially affect navigation. The estimate of cost of new work, made in 1890, was $13,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $3,500. The project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of Sep- tember 19, 1890 (H. Doc. 25, 51st Cong., 1st sess., and Annual RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 249 Report, 1890, p. 758). For latest published map see Annual Re- port for 1904, page 1051. Terminal facilities.-There are 1,740 feet of bulkhead available for dockage,-located close to the head of navigation. In addition there are 1,766 feet of timber and masonry bulkhead at four loca- tions along the creek, formerly used for commercial purposes, but at present in poor condition and used only by occasional boats for tie-up purposes. All are privately owned. The facilities appear to be adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Final cost and expenditures of $1,000 were reported during the fiscal year for a condition survey of the channel completed in June 1949. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work under the existing proj- ect was commenced September 1891 and completed April 1892. As shown by an examination made in June 1949, the controlling depth at mean low water was 7 feet for a width varying from 80 to 30 feet from the Hudson River to within 300 feet of the head of the improvement; thence decreasing to 2 feet at the head of the im- provement. The total cost and expenditures of the existing project to June 30, 1950, were $56,025.96-$13,000 for new work and $43,025.96 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ------ _-- - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated _---- ------------------------ -------------- $13, 000. 00 Cost -- - - - -- - - Expenditures ... - - -- - ------------- - ---------- . . . . . . .. ---- .-... ---- ----- -- - - - -- -- - - - - - - ------- -- - 13,000.00 13, 000.00 Maintenance: Appropriated -.. .. .$13.94 $680 . $1,000 43, 025.96 Cost..------------------------ 13.94 680 -- -- 1,000 43, 025.96 Expenditures - ----------- 13.94 680 - - 1,000 43, 025.96 26. RONDOUT HARBOR, N. Y. Location.-This harbor comprises the tidal mouth, about 1.8 miles in length, of Rondout Creek, whose source is about 18 miles west of Rondout. The creek empties into the Hudson River from the west, about 89 miles north of the Battery, New York City, and 55 miles south of Albany. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 283.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 100 feet wide, widening at the bends, and 14 feet deep from deep water in Hud- son River to the highway bridge, 1.3 miles above the mouth, thence 12 feet deep to the west end of Island dock, 1.8 miles above the mouth, two parallel dikes 350 feet apart, to maintain the channel, and for a branch dike to extend upstream from the outer end of 250 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 the north dike to protect that dike from running ice in Hudson River. Mean tidal range, 3.7 feet; mean range of spring tides, 4.2 feet; extreme range, 8.2 feet; irregular fluctuations due to freshets vary from 2 feet below mean low water up to 2.5 feet above mean high water. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1935, was $105,- 000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $11,500. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 10, 1872 Parallel dikes, branch dike, and entrance channel S. Ex. Doc. 35, 42d Cong., 2d sess.; 14 feet deep. Annual Report, 1872, p. 810. Aug. 30, 1935 Extension of the 14-foot channel and for the 12-foot Rivers and Harbors Committee channel. Doc. 17, 73d Cong., 2d sess. (Con- tains latest published map.) Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-There are 17 timber wharves with a total available dockage of 12,132 feet located along the waterway. Four of the terminals are equipped with transfer facilities; all are pri- vately owned. The existing terminals appear to be adequate for present needs of commerce. (For latest full description of termi- nal facilities, see Port and Terminal Facilities at the Ports on the Upper Hudson River, 1941, Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work under the existing proj- ect was commenced April 1873 and substantially completed No- vember 1938. Part of the diking originally proposed was not built because deemed of doubtful usefulness. Two parallel dikes of an aggregate length of about 5,000 feet, generally 350 feet apart, with a now obsolete spur from the old lighthouse south of the south dike, have been built across the bar at the mouth of the creek. A branch dike about 1,000 feet long, extending northerly from the outer end of the north dike was also constructed. The project channel was completed in 1938. When examined in June 1948, the controlling depth at mean low water, from the Hudson River to the highway bridge, was 13 feet for a width varying from 50 to 100 feet, thence 10 feet for a width varying from 50 to 100 feet to the head of the project. The total cost and expenditures of the existing project to June 30, 1950 were $329,2'99.85-$123,108.63 for new work and $206,- 191.22 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 251 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including --- ----- - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated---.. ------------ ------------------------------------------ $123, 108. 63 Cost.....----------------- --- --------------- -----------------------.. 123,108.63 Expenditures------ . _ --. .------------------------------------------- 123, 108. 63 Maintenance: Appropriated--.--.....----------- $545.76 $2, 000. 00 - ----- - -----.. 206,191.22 Cost ------------------------ 545.76 1,247.18 $752.82 ---- 206,191.22 Expenditures--...-- .......--------------- 545. 76 1,247.18 752. 82 ---- ---- 206, 191. 22 27. HUDSON RIVER, N. Y. Location.-This river has its source in the Adirondack Moun- tains, about 250 miles in a direct line and 315 miles along its course from the Battery, New York City, and flows in a generally southerly direction into New York Bay. The section under im- provement extends from New York City to Waterford, a distance of about 156 miles. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts .Previous Nos. 281 to 284, inclusive.) projects.-The original project for improvement by the United States was adopted by River and Harbor Act of June 30, 1834, and modified in 1852 and 1866. A second project was adopted by River and Harbor Act of July 13, 1892, and modified in 1899. For further details see page 1764, Annual Report for 1915, and page 226, Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 27 feet deep at mean low water and 300 feet wide up to Hudson; thence of same depth and 400 feet wide through rock cuts and 300 feet wide else- where, from Hudson to the site of the former Albany-Greenbush Bridge at Albany; thence 14 feet deep at lowest low water and generally 400 feet wide to the Federal lock at Troy; and thence of same depth and 200 feet wide to the southern limit of the State barge canal at Waterford; with widening at bends and in front of the cities of Troy and Albany to form harbors 12 feet deep at lowest low water; and removal of State dam at Troy and the con- struction of a lock and dam about 21/2 miles below Watexford. The channel is to be formed by dredging and rock excavation, and to be maintained by dredging and by constructing new, and raising and repairing old, longitudinal dikes, built partly under previous projects and partly by the State of New York. The mean range of pool elevation above the Federal dam at Troy, in seasons of moderate rains is about 2.2 feet, as determined in 1934. The mean tidal range is about 4.7 feet at the Federal dam at Troy and about 4.6 feet at Albany, extreme range due to freshets is 33.4 and 25.7, feet, respectively. The normal pool level above the Federal dam from Troy to Waterford is 14.33 feet above mean sea level at Sandy Hook, N. J. In the tidal section of the river below the dam the assumed lowest low-water plane from Troy to Albany is 3 feet below mean sea level at Sandy Hook, N. J. 252 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 The following table contains information concerning the various features of the lock and dam included in the existing project: Location: Below Waterford...............................miles.. 2.2 Above Battery, New York City...................... do.... 153.8 Lock: Clear width................................. ......... feet.. 44.44 Greatest length available for full width.............. do. . . . 492.5 Lift at lowest stages...............................do ... 17.3 Depth on miter sills: Upper (at normal pool level) .................. do.... 16.3 Lower (at lowest low water) ...... do. . .. 13.0 Character of foundation: Rock. Kind of dam: Fixed. Type of construction: Concrete. Completed: 1917. Cost: $1,463,014.07. The estimated cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $17,484,- 000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $381,300, including $65,300 for operation and care of the lock and dam. Acts Work authorized Documents' June 25, 1910 Channel 12 feet deep from Hudson to Waterford, re- H. Doc. 719, 61st Cong., 2d sess. moval of State lock and dam at Troy and construc- tion of a new lock and dam. Mar. 3, 1925 Channel 27 feet deep from Hudson to Albany-... H. Doe. 350, 68th Cong., 1st sess. July 3, 1930 Channel 27 feet deep below Hudson_ -------------- H. Doc. 210, 70th Cong., 1st sess. (2) Operation and care of lock and dam at Troy were in- cluded in project July 1, 1935. Aug. 30, 19353 Relocation of the 12 foot channel between Troy and S. Doc. 155, 72d Cong., 2d sess. Waterford. June 20, 1938 Deepening channel between Albany and Waterford H. Doc. 572, 75th Cong., 3d sess. to 14 feet, with no change in depths for harbors in front of Albany and Troy. 1 These documents contain latest published maps. 2 Permanent Appropriations Repeal Act approved June 26, 1934. 3 PWA, Sept. 6, 1933. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-The piers and other terminal or transfer facilities served by the improvement are as follows: Between Waterford and the Federal dam at Troy there are 14 wharves aggregating approximately 5,000 feet in length. The State of New York has constructed a barge-canal terminal at Cohoes. There is a dock 325 feet long on the west side of the river just north of the Federal dam. At Troy there are nine terminals with available dockage of 2,383 feet, including the State barge-canal terminal with 960 feet. In addition, 11/4 miles of concrete bulkhead were constructed along the water front by the city of Troy. At Watervliet there is a stone bulkhead 755 feet long. Between this point and Albany there are five timber wharves aggregating 4,275 feet in length. At Albany, and Rensselaer on the east side of the river, there are 30 terminals aggregating 18,661 feet of available berthage, including a city-owned recreation pier of 900 feet and the State barge-canal terminal with 1,586 feet located on the west side of RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 253 the river. These terminals are adequately served with railroad trackage. There are five transit sheds, one warehouse, a 13,500,- 000-bushel grain elevator, and a molasses-storage plant, all pro- vided by the Albany Port District Commission. Between Albany and Hudson there are about 100 timber wharves aggregating 36,700 feet in length; at Hudson there are 12 timber wharves aggregating 5,000 feet in length; at Athens there are 9 timber wharves aggregating 4,000 feet in length. Between Hudson and the upper limits of New York City the entire water fronts of Poughkeepsie, Newburgh, and Yonkers are equipped with transfer facilities. At Poughkeepsie there are 14 terminals with available dockage of 7,823 feet, including a city- owned pier of 270 feet. At Newburgh there are 17 terminals with a total dockage of 8,431 feet, of which 1 with 90 feet of dockage is open to the public. At Yonkers there are 26 terminals with dock- age of 8,479 feet, of which 596 feet are for public use. The existing wharves are ample for Hudson River traffic. (For latest full description of terminal facilities see Port and Terminal Facilities at the Ports on the Upper Hudson River, 1941 and Port and Terminal Facilities at the Port of New York, 1942, Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-Finalcost of $933.54 was reported during the fiscal year for new work dredging of 14 shoals of hard material between Patroons Lower Island and Albany, N. Y., completed by Government plant and hired labor in April 1949. Under a contract for dredging to restore depths of 16 and 27 feet at 11 locations between Albany and Stockport, N. Y., work was commenced September 13, 1949, and completed November 10, 1949. During the fiscal year 278,702 cubic yards, place mea- surement, of material were removed at a cost of $270,299.81 for maintenance. Government plant and hired labor were employed intermittent- ly from July 1, 1949, to September 30, 1949, in repairing Cedar Hill Dike, Section No. 3. The cost of work was $13,403.80 for maintenance. By use of Government plant and hired labor, snags and stumps which formed a potential menace to navigation were removed from the shores of the river during the fiscal year at a cost of $12,779.48 for maintenance. The cost of engineering, surveys and contingencies was $52,- 418.65 for maintenance. The lock and dam in the Hudson River at Troy, N. Y., was operated and maintained during the fiscal year. Operation of the lock for the 1949 navigation season was suspended December 12, 1949, and resumed April 10, 1950, for the 1950 season. The cost of work during the fiscal year was as follows: Operations $49,537.27; ordinary maintenance and repairs $29,865.47; im- provements and betterments $20,123.45; a total of $99,526.19. The total cost of the work was $449,361.47-$933.54 for new work, $348,901.74 for maintenance, and $99,526.19 for operation 939127 -5-.-vol. 1-17,! 254 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 and care of the lock and dam at Troy, N. Y. The total expendi- ture was $448,632.87. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work under the existing proj- ect was commenced July 1910 and is about 96 percent complete. The construction of new lock and dam at Troy, removal of old dam at Troy, and construction of 15,545 linear feet of new dikes have been completed. In the reconstruction of old dikes, 39,672 linear feet have been raised to the adopted crest height. The chan- nel from Albany to Waterford has been completed to a depth of 14 feet, with the exception of a small part of the widening to form a harbor at Troy, which work is not deemed necessary for the present. The work of deepening the channel south of Albany to 27 feet mean low water has been completed with the exception of about 1,500 linear feet at the northern end. The controlling mean low-water depth from New York City to- Hudson, N. Y., is 27 feet for a width varying from 150 to 400 feet, thence 26 feet for a width varying from 150 to 450 feet to about 3,500 feet below the Dunn Memorial Bridge, thence 14 feet for a width varying from 150 to 300 feet to the Dunn Memorial Bridge: The controlling lowest low-water depth from Albany to the lock and dam at Troy is 14.0 feet for a width varying from 400 feet at Albany to 145 feet near the south entrance to the lock at Troy. A t the lock entrance it is 14 feet deep for a width of 45 feet. The controlling pool-level depth above the lock at Troy to Waterford, the head of the improvement, is 14 feet for a width of about 200 feet. The work remaining to be done under the existing project con- sists of completing the widening to form a harbor 12 feet deep in front of Troy, the construction and reconstruction of dikes, and deepening the northerly 1,500 feet of the 27-foot channel from New York City to the site of the former Albany-Greenbush Bridge. The total costs under the existing project to June 30, 1950, were as follows: Operating New Work Maintenance and care Total - Regular funds-_................ . $15, 577,937. 61 $4,700,779.88 $1, 241, 436.97 $21, 520,154. 66 Public Works funds._ ------------ 238, 350. 00 ---------------- 238,350.00 Emergency Relief funds. _- -- 311, 461. 08 -------------------.------- 311,461.08 Total-... .... _........ _ . 16,127, 748.69 4, 700, 779.88 1, 241, 436. 97 22, 069, 965. 54 The total expenditures under the existing project to June 30, 1950 were $21,609,244.36-$21,059,433.28 regular funds, $238,- 350.00 Public Works funds, and $311,461.08 Emergency Relief funds. In addition, the sum of $454,272.93 was expended between Au- gust 18, 1915, and June 30, 1935, on the operation and care of the work of improvement under the provisions of the permanent in- definite appropriation for such purposes. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 255 the fiscal year, amounting to $666,022.44, together with a revoca- tion of $352,366.46 and an expected allotment of $371,000 to be made during the fiscal year 1951, a total of $684,655.98 will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950............................ $6,448.25 Maintenance: Complete by June 30, 1951, under contract, removal of shoals from the 27-foot channel between Albany and Hudson and the digging of dump basins for future maintenance dredging ............................... $286,000.00 Operate United States derrick boat H. R. No. 1 with attendant plant in removal of isolated shoals in the Hudson River and removing from the shore stumps and snags which are likely to be carried into the river (July 1950- Nov. 1950) ............................... 34,675.00 Operate Government-owned plant, in repairing Cedar Hill Dike, Sec. III (Sept. 1950) .... 1,486.85 Miscellaneous surveys, sweepings and current observations pertaining to maintenance op- erations (July 1950-June 1951) ............ 28,824.66 350,986.51 Maintenance (operating and care) : Operations, services of permanent and temporary forces at Troy Lock and Dam (July 1950 June 1951) ... 57,000.00 Ordinary maintenance and repairs at Troy Lock and Dam (July 1950-June 1951) ............. 20,221.22 Improvement and reconstruction of Troy Lock.... 250,000.00 327,221.22 Total for all work ................................... $684,655.98 It is important that full project dimensions be maintained in the channel between Waterford and Hudson, and at Germantown and Barrytown, that existing dikes be kept in a proper state of repair, and that operation and care and work of improvement and betterment of lock and dam at Troy, New York be continued. Therefore, the sum of $335,000 can be profitably expended for the following scheduled work during the fiscal year 1952: Maintenance: Complete by December 15, 1951 under a contract to be entered into, the removal of shoals where necessary in the 27-foot channel between Waterford and Hudson and at Barry- town and Germantown ....................... $280,000.00 Maintenance (operating and care): Operations- Services of permanent and temporary forces at Troy Lock and Dam (July 1951 to June 1952).. $32,000.00 Odinary maintenance and repairs at Troy Lock and Dam (July 1951 to June 1952). ...... 23,000.00 55,000.00 Total for all work ........................... ..... $335,000.00 256 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including --- - . . - --- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated.. . $515, 000. 00 $26, 578. 43 -- - $329, 300. 00 $19, 300. 00 $21, 258, 708. 65 Cost_.._ _ 187, 240. 37 354, 338. 06 - 329, 300. 00 933.54 21, 240, 342.19 Expenditures_ .. 60, 309.33 481, 269. 10 _ _329, 300.00 933.54 21, 240, 342. 19 Maintenance: Appropriated... 265, 000. 00 5, 588. 44 285, 200. 00 155, 900. 00 1, 073, 500. 00 6, 930, 221.66 Cost -------- ...__ . Expenditures.... 123, 583.63 130, 364. 49 339, 403. 89 164, 692. 45 448, 427.93 6, 289, 013.93 116, 453.94 143, 999. 26 329, 113.69 177, 299.95 447, 699.33 6, 282, 565.68 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................... $18,366.46 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951........ - 18,366.64 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................... 1,356,000.00 28. GREAT LAKES TO HUDSON RIVER WATERWAY- ENLARGEMENT OF NEW YORK STATE BARGE CANAL Location.-This waterway consists of that portion of the New York State Barge Canal system extending from the Hudson River at Waterford to Oswego Harbor on Lake Ontario. (See U. S. Lake Survey Charts Nos. 182, 183, 184, and 185.) Existing project.-This provides for the allotment of Federal funds to the State of New York for expenditure under suitable Federal control and supervision in the improvement of the canal connecting Lake Ontario with the Hudson River. The improve- ment provides for a depth of 13 feet below normal pool level through all locks between Waterford and Oswego, deepening be- tween locks to 14 feet below normal pool levels, widening at bends and elsewhere, and increasing the overhead clearance to 20 feet at maximum navigable stage at bridges and other overhead struc- tures. The widths of channel to be provided under the project are 104 feet in earth cuts, 120 feet in rock cuts, 200 feet in river sec- tions, with widening at bends and elsewhere as may be necessary. The length of the waterway included in this project is about 184 miles, of which 160 miles are in the Erie Canal from Water- ford to Three Rivers Point and 24 miles are in the Oswego Canal from Three Rivers Point to Oswego. The estimated cost for new work, made in 1950, is $28,500,000 of which not more than $27,000,000 shall be expended on deepen- ing between locks and raising of bridges and other overhead clearances as contained in River and Harbor Committee Doc. 20, 73d Cong., 2d sess. No estimate of maintenance with Federal funds is included, as maintenance of the canal is not a part of the Federal project. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 257 Acts Work authorized Documents May 28, 19351 Deepening between the locks to 14 feet, increasing Rivers and Harbors Committee, Aug. 30, 1935 overhead clearances to 20 feet and widening at Doc. 20, 73d Cong., 2d sess.2 bends and elsewhere. Mar. 2, 1945 Depth of 13 feet below normal pool level through all S. Doc. 252, 79th Cong., 2d sess. locks between Waterford and Oswego. SEmergency Relief Act of 1935. SContains latest published map. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, authorized the deepening of the locks subject to the condi- tion that an agreement be entered into between the United States and the State of New York embodying certain limitations and provisions to safeguard the interests of general commerce and navigation, insure Federal control of the disposition of Federal funds, and provide for Federal supervision of the work per- formed. A supplemental agreement dated June 5, 1947, contain- ing all provisions necessary for efficient prosecution of the im- provement was entered into by the Chief of Engineers and the Department of Public Works, State of New York. The require- ments under the prior acts have been fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-The State of New York has provided ter- minal and transfer facilities at all important points along the Erie and Oswego Canals, and at Buffalo, Troy, Albany, and New York Harbor. The freight-handling equipment, as well as the storage and dock facilities, is governed by the requirements of the par- ticular locality. The State-owned terminal at Oswego is equipped with a grain elevator of 1,000,000 bushels capacity. The Albany Port District Commission has erected a grain elevator of 13,500,- 000 bushels capacity at Albany. The Port of New York Authority grain terminal in New York Harbor on Gowanus Bay has a ca- pacity of approximately 1,800,000 bushels. Terminals at Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Schenectady, Troy, Albany, and Oswego are provided with direct railroad connec- tions. All State-owned terminals are open to the public on equal terms. Lakeport terminals are extensive in character. The avail- able terminals appear ample to meet all requirements. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The cost of engi- neering studies for raising bridges and guard gates and placing bank protection at various locations between Waterford and Oswego, N. Y., was $1,940.07 for new work. Under a contract for removal and replacement of Guard Gate No. 5, constructing spillway and other incidental work at Her- kimer, N. Y., work was commenced on July 6, 1949, and was in progress at the end of the fiscal year. The cost was $464,570.75 for new work. Under a contract for removal and replacement of Guard Gate No. 4 at Little Falls, N. Y., work was commenced November 18, 1949, and completed May 26, 1950. The cost was $556,378.25 for new work. Included in an emergency contract entered into by the State of New York for replacement of lower miter gates, work of lower- ing the lower sills at Locks 3, 4, 5 and 6 was completed during the 258 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 1949-1950 winter season. No costs were reported for this work during the fiscal year. The total cost of work was $1,022,889.07 all for new work. The total expenditure was $808,287.54. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work under the existing proj- ect was commenced in September 1935 and is about 78 percent complete. The status of the channel deepening and widening, is as follows: Distance (miles) Com- Work remaining to From- To- pleted be done to project depth Work in Future progress work Hudson River. Guard gate 2 at Waterford -....- .-------------------- 2. 6 .......... 0.2 Guard gate 2 at Waterford ---------- Lock 10 at Cranesville....----------- 32. 2 ........... Lock 10 at Cranesville Lock 16 at Mindenville. .-------------- .... 36.1 ... ... .... Lock 16 at Mindenville------------- Guard gates at Herkimer...... 15.5 ..... 0.7 Guard gate 5 at Herkimer...----------- Oswego Harbor ......... . 96. 7---------- Total (184 miles)----....-- ..---------------------------------- 183. 1 ----- 0.9 Thirty-five barge canal bridges have been raised and one length- ened to project clearance with Federal funds under this improve- ment. Three additional bridges were raised, four were removed, and two were removed and replaced by new structures at project clearance; all by other agencies. The present depth is 14 feet at normal pool levels for the follow- ing width; 75 feet in earth cuts, 94 feet in rock cuts, and 200 feet in canalized rivers and lakes. The 29 locks, 22 in Erie Canal east of Three Rivers Point, and 7 in Oswego Canal, north of Three Rivers Point, have a clear width of 43.5 feet, usable length of 300 feet, and depth over miter sills of 12 feet. Numerous fixed bridges, transmission lines, and other structures span the waterways. There are 66 bridges between Waterford and Three Rivers Point and 13 between Three Rivers Point and Oswego. The minimum clearance under existing bridges and other overhead structures is 14.66 feet above maximum navigable stage. The work remaining to be done to complete the project consists of widening and deepening the channel by excavation, including the removal of ledge rock and work incidental thereto, for a total distance of 0.9 mile, as described in the above table, the raising of 21 barge canal bridges, the raising of 6 guard gates, the revet- ment of banks with quarry stones where necessary and the deep- ening to 13 feet through 27 locks. The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1950, was $22,- 109,565.21 for new work-$17,296,165.05 from regular funds and $4,813,400.16 from Emergency Relief funds. The total expenditures were $21,894,240.98, of which $17,080,- 840.82 were regular funds and $4,813,400.16 Emergency Relief funds. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 259 Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $1,091,059.18, less an anticipated revocation of $156,466 made during fiscal year 1951, a total of $934,593.18 will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950...................... .... $215,324.23 New work: Reimburse the State of New York for work performed during fiscal year 1950 in lower- ing lower sills at Locks 3, 4, 5 and 6....... $45,000.00 Complete by June 30, 1951, under contract in force, removal and replacement of Guard Gate No. 5, construct spillway and other inci- dental work at Herkimer, N. Y........... .608,000.00 Raising of Guard gate and lowering of sill, Guard Gate No. 3 at Indian Castle, N. Y., by contract to be entered into (Nov. 1950-Apr. 1951) ..................... ............. 66,200.00 719,200.00 Balance remaining ......................................... 68.77 Total for all work .................................. $934,593.95 No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated.. . $2, 000, 000. 00 -- -.................985, 300.16 _-$22, Cost--------- ---- 777.23 $1,613.30 $12,889.09 $91,889.06 $1, 022, 889..07 22,109, 565.21 Expenditures.... 222. 09 2, 095. 88 1, 079. 69 103, 048.32 808, 287. 54 21, 894, 240. 98 Maintenance: Appropriated ...------------------------------------------------------------ Cost-... ------------ --------------------------------------- ------------- Expenditures........ ......- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950.................... $292,605.65 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951...... - 156,466.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ........ 136,139.65 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ...................... 5,671,000.00 29. NARROWS OF LAKE CHAMPLAIN, N. Y. AND VT. Location.-This waterway, 37 miles long, comprises the south- ern end of Lake Champlain and extends from Whitehall to Crown Point, N. Y. The portion included in the project extends from Whitehall, N. Y., at the southern extremity of the lake, northerly to Benson Landing, Vt., a distance of 13.5 miles. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 174.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of July 4, 1836, March 3, 1837, July 7, 1838, August 5, 1886, July 13, 1892, and March 3, 1899. For further details, see page 256, An- nual Report for 1932. Existing project.-This provides for a channel extending from Whitehall, N. Y., at the head of Lake Champlain, to Benson Land- 260 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 ing, to be 12 feet deep at low lake level and generally 200 feet wide, and the installation of fender booms at Putts Rock, Putts Leap, Narrows near Dresden, Pulpit Point, and Cedar Mountain. The reference plane of low lake level is 92.5 feet above mean sea level at Sandy Hook, N. J. The length of the section included in the project for improvement is about 13.5 miles. The usual an- nual variation of the lake level is 5.8 feet, and the extreme varia- tion varies from 0.6 foot below up to 8.8 feet above the low lake level. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $1,929,000 exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $9,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 8, 1917 (H. Doc. 1387, 62d Cong., 3d sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Terminal facilities.-Terminal facilities are located in White- hall Harbor and consist of three timber wharves, aggregating 4,200 feet in length. The State of New York has constructed a barge canal terminal at Whitehall, just south of the terminus of the canal, which has been equipped with a 15-ton hand-operated derrick and a storehouse. The facilities are considered adequate for present commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. Under a contract to restore project depth of 12 feet between Whitehall, N. Y., and the Elbow, work was commenced May 27, 1950, and was in progress at the end of the fiscal year. During the fiscal year 26,174 cubic yards, place measurement, of material were removed at a cost of $51,542.61 for maintenance. Repairs to fender booms were made during the fiscal year by Government plant and hired labor, at a cost of $1,545.79 for maintenance. The cost of surveys and engineering preliminary to dredging was $2,720.65 for maintenance. The total cost of work was $55,809.05 for maintenance. The total expenditure was $7,967.57. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work under the existing proj- ect was commenced June 1919 and is about 47 percent complete. A channel 12 feet deep at low lake level and least width of 150 feet has been excavated throughout the length of the improve- ment, except at the Elbow, where the width is 110 feet. Fender booms have been placed at the Elbow (Putts Leap and Putts Rock) and opposite the Delaware & Hudson railroad trestle. No fender booms appear to be needed at the Narrows near Dresden, Pulpit Point, and Cedar Mountain. The controlling depths at low lake level, as disclosed by surveys made in July 1949, through the reach included in the project, were as follows: RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 261 Locality Depth Width Feet Feet Whitehall to the Elbow................................................ -------------------------------------------------- 10 300 At the Elbow....-----------..................................................---------------------------------------------- 12 110 Fromn the Elbow to Maple Bend.........................................------------------------------------------- 12 100-150 From Maple Bend to Red Rock Bay...............---------------------------------------- 12 150 From Red Rock Bay to Benson Landing.............................------------------------------------. 12 100-150 The work remaining to be done to complete the project consists in widening the channel throughout its length to the project width of 200 feet. The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1950, was $805,064.23-$566,811.14 for new work and $238,253.09 for main- tenance. The total expenditures were $756,062.17. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $95,346.16 will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950 .............................. $49,002.06 Maintenance: Dredging by contract (July-August 1950) to restore the channel between Whitehall, N. Y., and the Elbow to proj- ect depth of 12 feet................................. 41,710.45 Operate Government owned plant during the fiscal year in repairing fender booms at the Elbow and opposite the Delaware and Hudson R. R. trestle................... .4,600.00 Unallocated balance ...................... .. ............ 33.65 Total ............................................. $95,346.16 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including --- ---- - - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated-...---......------------..-----------------------------------------$681,811.14 Cost.... . . . . . . . ..-------------------------------------- 681,811.14 ... Expenditures---- .. - ..---------------... ---------------------------------------- 681, 811.14 Maintenance: Appropriated .. . . . . . . $116.39 $3, 900. 00 $1, 000. 00 $102, 000. 00 303, 737. 54 Cost----- ------- $4,090.13 599.38 16.16 5,009. 26 55, 809.05 257, 393. 44 Expenditures .- 4, 090.13 599.38 16.16 3,848. 68 7,967.57 208, 391.38 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project........ $1,362,000.00 30. OTTER CREEK, VT. Location.-This creek rises in the Green Mountains, and flows in a general northwesterly direction, emptying into Lake Cham- plain. It is about 107 miles long and has a drainage area, includ- ing all tributaries, of about 936 square miles. It is about 54 miles south of the international boundary line of Canada and the United States and 18 miles south of the harbor at Burlington, Vt. The head of navigation is at the falls at the city of Vergennes, about 8 miles southeast of its mouth. North of the falls the stream is, except during freshets, essentially an arm of Lake Champlain 262 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 and subject to the same variations of levels. (See U. S. Lake Sur- vey Chart No. 173.) Existing project. This provides for a channel 8 feet deep at low lake level and 100 feet wide from Lake Champlain to the foot of the falls at Vergennes, and also a basin at this latter point of the same depth. The reference plane of low lake level is 92.5 feet above mean sea level at Sandy Hook, N. J. The usual annual variation of the lake level is about 5.8 feet, and the extreme variation varies from 0.6 foot below, up to 8.8 feet above low lake level. The estimated cost of new work, revised in 1882, is $73,748. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of main- tenance is $1,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 10, 1872, and was modified in 1882 and 1884. (See Reports of Chief of Engineers for 1872, p. 273; 1882, p. 712; and 1884, p. 2159.) Terminal facilities.-Timber docks 250 feet in length are located along the channel at Vergennes. Operations and results during fiscal year.-By use of hired plant and Government hired labor, 12 snags were removed from the channel during the period September 7 to 12, 1949, at a cost of $1,239.65 for maintenance. Final costs of $1,133.31 were reported during the fiscal year for a condition survey made in June 1949. The total cost and expenditures were $2,372.96 for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work under the existing proj- ect was commenced in 1874 and is about 82 percent completed. Dredging to authorized dimensions was substantially completed to the town wharf with the exception of a small rock area at Rock- Landing and partially completed to the Horse Nail Co.'s wharf. The last dredging was done in 1900. The controlling depth at low lake level as shown by an examination in June 1949 is 5 feet throughout the entire length of the project with a minimum width of about 50 feet. The total cost and expenditures of the existing project to June 30, 1950 were $67,872.96-$60,253.50 for new work and $7,619.46 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 263 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ----- ----- -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated- -- ---------------------------- .......--------------.... ...------------ $60, 253.50 Cost...------------------------------------------------------------------60.2 3. 50 Expenditures....------------................-------......-------------..--------------..........-------------- 60, 253.50 Maintenance: Appropriated.....------------------------------------------------$2, 371. 96 7, 619.46 Cost------------------------------------- ------------------ 2,372. 96 7, 619.46 ... Expenditures------- ------------------------------------------ 2, 372. 96 7, 619. 46 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.......... (1) IDetermination of cost of work remaining is impracticable due to long inactive status. 31. BURLINGTON HARBOR, VT. Location.-This harbor, about 100 acres in extent, is located in a half-moon-shaped indentation in the eastern shore of Lake Champlain, about 40 statute miles south of the international boundary line, 70 statute miles north of the southern end or head of the lake, and 20 statute miles southeast of the harbor at Platts- burg, N. Y. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 172.) Existing project.-This provides for a breakwater 6,000 feet long located about 1,000 feet from the shore and practically parallel with it, to be built of stone-filled timber cribs capped with large stone or concrete. The completed breakwater is to be in two sections, the northerly 500 feet being separated from the southerly 5,500 feet by a gap 200 feet wide for the purpose of safety in entering the harbor during storms. The reference plane of low lake level is 92.5 feet above mean sea level at Sandy Hook, N. J. The level of the lake has varied from 0.6 foot below up to 8.8 feet above the low lake level. The usual annual variation is 5.8 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1928, was $1,095,- 000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $8,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts -Work authorized Documents' July 4, 1836 Construction of first 1,000 feet of breakwater- .... H. Doc. 131, 23d Cong., 1st sess. June 23, 1866 Extension of 1,500 feet to breakwater.------------- H. Ex. Doc. 56, 39th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 17 and 179, printed in pts. 3 and 4, Annual Report, 1866 Mar. 3, 1875 Extension of 2,000 feet to breakwater------------.. Annual Report, 1874, p. 274 Chief of Engineers authorized extension southerly of Annual Report, 1887, p. 2407. 1,000 feet and northerly for 500 feet. 1For latest published map, see Annual Report for 1897, p. 3298. Terminal facilities.-The terminals consist of bulkhead shore front and open pile and solid filled piers having a total dockage of .6,520 feet. Of the terminals, five wharves, two piers, and one 264 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 ferry slip are in use. Five of the terminals have railroad connec- tions. The facilities are considered adequate for present needs of commerce. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was prac- tically completed in 1890; part of the breakwater originally pro- posed was not built, the work completed being considered sufficient for the needs of navigation. The breakwater has been built in two sections, 364 and 3,793 feet in length, respectively, separated by a gap of 200 feet. Sections of the stone and concrete super- structure of the, breakwater have been displaced by wave action and the failure of the timbers in the tops of the wooden cribs. The controlling depth in August 1948 was about 10 feet at low lake level at the wharves, increasing considerably toward the breakwater. The distinction between new work and maintenance was not made in the early reports, hence it is impossible to separate the costs prior to July 1, 1886. The total cost and expenditures of the existing project to June 30, 1950, were $984,065.73; since June 30, 1886, the cost of main- tenance was $277,651.62, leaving $706,414.11 as the cost of new work, including maintenance prior to June 1, 1886. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated...... . . . . . . . ..-....- . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . $706, 414.11 Cost........------------ -------- ------------------------------------------ 706, 414.11 Expenditures----- ...-------- ---- - ...------ ....-------------- 706, 414.11 Maintenance: Appropriated-.... . - . --.... $14. 16 $500. 00 $560. 00 -277, 651.62 Cost .._____._.____-. 14.16 181.75 878.25 - .. 277,651.62 Expenditures. ... ...... 14.16 181.75 878. 25 --------------- 277,651.62 32. PLATTSBURG HARBOR, N. Y. Location.-This harbor embraces an area of about 25 acres along the westerly shore of Cumberland Bay, an arm of Lake Champlain. The harbor proper is that portion of the bay between the wharf front of the city of Plattsburg, N. Y., and the break- water constructed by the United States. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 172.) Existing project.-This provides for a breakwater about 1,565 feet long, built of timber cribs filled with rubblestone and capped with large stone and extending from a point about 750 feet south of the outer face of South dock in a generally northeasterly direc- tion to a point about 1,400 feet from shore; for dredging to a depth of 9 feet at low lake level between the breakwater and the wharves; and for the revetment of the beach in front of the RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 265 United States reservation. The reference plane of low lake level is 92.5 feet above mean sea level at Sandy Hook, N. J. The usual variation of the lake level is 5.8 feet, and the extreme variation varies from 0.6 foot below up to 8.8 feet above the low lake level. The estimated cost of new work, revised in 1910, was $217,500. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $6,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents' July 4, 1836 Construction of 1,000 feet of breakwater..... ... H. Doc. 131, 23d Cong., 1st sess. July 11, 1870 Extension of 400 feet to breakwater, dredging be- H. Doc. 89, 39th Cong., 2d sess., tween breakwater and wharves and beach revet- and Annual Report, 1870; p. 55 ment. Sept. 19, 1890 Extension of 300 feet to 1,250 feet of breakwater Annual Report, 1889, p. 2458. already built. June 25, 1910 Completion of improvement by dredging areas not H. Doe. 759, 61st Cong., 2d sess. heretofore dredged to 9 feet. For latest map, see H. Doc. 406, 64th Cong., 1st sess. Terminal facilities.-The terminal facilities which serve the im- provement consist of four timber wharves, aggregating 1,780 feet in length, 400 feet of which are open to the public; all are privately owned. The State of New York has constructed a barge canal ter- minal about 1 mile north of the breakwater. The existing facilities appear adequate for the existing commerce. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-The cost of surveys and engineering preliminary to dredging and repair of the break- water was $1,994.20 for maintenance. The total expenditure was $1,116.83. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project has been com- pleted. The breakwater was completed in 1893, and the dredging was completed in 1913. As now constructed, with its lake face protected by a rubble mound for practically its entire length, the breakwater is in a generally good condition except at the ends which are broken away. Maintenance will be necessary in the future. The controlling depth in June 1950 was about 4 feet at low lake level. Revetment of the beach in front of the United States reservation has not been undertaken, as the material washed therefrom into the harbor can be more readily and eco- nomically removed by dredging. The distinction between new work and maintenance was not made in the early reports, hence it is impossible to separate the costs prior to July 1, 1910. The total costs of the existing project to June 30, 1950 were $239,796.81; the cost of mainte- nance since June 30, 1910, amounts to $41,381.68, leaving $198,- 415.13 as the cost of new work and maintenance prior to July 1, 1910. The total expenditures were $238,919.44. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year amounting to $38,883.17, plus an anticipated allot- ment of $29,700 during the fiscal year 1951, a total of $68,583.17, will be applied as follows: 266 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Accounts payable June 30, 1950.............................. $877.37 Maintenance: Dredging, by contract (July-August 1950) for the removal of shoals in the harbor ........................ 67,705.80 Total ............................................ $68,583.17 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated----.....------------ ------------------------------------------ $198,415.13 Cost----------- ------------.------------------------------------------ 198,415.13 Expenditures -.... .... ----------------------- ...........- 198, 415.13 Maintenance: Appropriated---....-...------------ $12. 73 $500 -------------- $40, 000.00 79,387.48 Cost ------------------------ 12.73 ... ... $500 1,994.20 41,381.68 Expenditures--....-------------- 12. 73 500 1,116. 83 40, 504.31 33. NEWARK BAY, HACKENSACK AND PASSAIC RIVERS, N. J. Location.-Newark Bay is an estuary about 11/4 miles wide and 6 miles long, extending southerly from the confluence of the Hack- ensack and Passaic Rivers to New York and New Jersey Channels. The Hackensack River rises near Haverstraw, Rockland County, N. Y., and flows into Newark Bay. It is about 45 miles long. The Passaic River rises in the highlands of northeastern New Jersey and flows into Newark Bay. It is about 80 miles long. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 287 and 369 and U. S. Geological Survey chart of New York City and vicinity.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of Au- gust 30, 1852, June 10, 1872, June 14, 1880, June 13, 1902, March 2, 1907, July 25, 1912, March 2, 1919, and September 22, 1922. For further details see pages 265 and 266 of Annual Report for 1926; page 301, Annual Report for 1929; and page 244, Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for the following: (a) Newark Bay: A main channel 37 feet deep in rock and 35 feet deep in other material, 550 feet wide at the entrance and nar- rowing to 400 feet at 4,000 feet above the Central Railroad of New Jersey bridge; thence continuing to that width and same depths to the branch channel to Port Newark Terminal; thence 30 feet deep and 400 feet wide to the junction of the Passaic and Hackensack River channels; removal of the east and west cut-offs at the junc- tion with Kill Van Kull and widening of bend above the Central Railroad of New Jersey bridge to the same depths, a distance of about 4.7 miles. (b) A branch channel in Newark Bay 37 feet deep in rock and 35 feet deep in other material, 600 feet wide to the inshore channel at Port Newark terminal, widened at the turn; thence an inshore channel of the same depths and 400 feet wide, a total distance of about 1.6 miles. (c) Hackensack River: A channel 30 feet deep and 400 feet wide from the upper end of the Newark Bay channel to the Central IVERS AND HARBORS-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 267 Railroad of New Jersey bridge, about 1.1 miles; thence 30 feet deep and 300 feet wide to a point about 2,000 feet north of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad bridge, 2.8 miles; thence 12 feet deep and 200 feet wide to Little Ferry, 10.1 miles and then 12 feet deep and 150 feet wide to the New York Susque- hanna & Western Railroad bridge, 2.5 miles, a total distance for the Hackensack River of about 16.5 miles. (d) Passaic River: A channel 30 feet deep and 300 feet wide, from Newark Bay to a point 3,000 feet above the Lincoln Highway bridge, 2.6 miles; thence 20 feet deep and 300 feet wide to the Nairn Linoleum Works, about 4.4 miles; thence 16 feet deep and 200 feet wide to the Montclair & Greenwood Lake Railroad bridge, about 1.1 miles; thence 10 feet deep and 150 feet wide to the Eighth Street Bridge at Passaic, 7.3 miles, a total distance for the Passaic River of 15.4 miles. All depths refer to the plane of mean low water. The mean tidal range in Newark Bay is 4.9 feet; in Hackensack River at Court Street Bridge, 5.3 feet; in Passaic River at Pennsylvania Railroad freight bridge, 5.1 feet; and in Passaic River at the Gregory Ave- nue Bridge, 5.1 feet; mean range of spring tides, 5.8, 6.4, 6.1, and 6.1 feet, respectively; irregular fluctuations due to wind and baro- metric pressure vary from 3.7 feet below mean low water up to 6.2 feet above mean high water. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $9,822,000 exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $250,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 2, 1907 16-foot channel in Passaic River ...----------------- H. Doc. 441, 59th Cong., 2d sess. Feb. 27, 1911 Widening 16-foot channel in Passaic River----......... Do. Do -..... July 25, 1912 ----------------- 20-foot channel in Passaic River 12 foot channel in Hackensack River-_-_-_----_-- H. Doc. 707, 62d Cong., 2d sess. H. Doc. 643, 61st Cong.. 2d sess. Sept. 22, 1922 30-foot channel in Hackensack River below Central H. Doc. 206, 67th Cong., 2d sess. 1 R. R. of New Jersey bridge, 30-foot channel in Newark Bay, and 30-foot Port Newark connecting channel. Jan. 21, 1927 10-foot channel in Passaic River...---------------- H. Doc. 284, 69th Cong., 1st sess. Do ....... 30-foot channel in Hackensack River above Central H. Doc. 429, 69th Cong., 1st sess.t R. R. of New Jersey bridge. July 3, 1930 30-foot channel in Passaic River ....... .. . H. Doc. 156, 71st Cong., 2d sess.t Mar. 2, 1945 35 and 37 feet in main channel of Newark Bay and S. Doc. 250, 79th Cong., 2d sess. branch channel to and inshore channel at Port Newark Terminal and removal of portion of rock area at Bergen Point to same depths. -Modification Do -..... of local cooperation for 10-foot channel H. Doc. 430, 76th Cong., 1st sess. in Passaic River. 1Contains latest published map. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with as required by the River and Harbor Act approved January 21, 1927, except that local interests are required to provide suitable spoil-disposal areas for maintenance dredging in the 30-foot channel in the Hacken- sack River above Central Railroad of New Jersey bridge; in the 10-foot channel in the Passaic River; and whenever required by the Secretary of War, for dredging in the 30-foot channel in 268 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Newark Bay and the Hackensack River below the Central Rail- road of New Jersey bridge, as required by the River and Harbor Act approved September 22, 1922. The River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, provides that local interests shall: (a) Agree to furnish free of cost to the United States, all lands, easements, rights-of-way and spoil disposal areas needed for new work and subsequent maintenance, when and as required; (b) Hold and save the United States free from claims for dam- ages resulting from the improvements; (c) Provide and maintain suitable berthing areas at Port Newark terminal. Assurances providing compliance with the local cooperation requirements under this act, were accepted by the Chief of Engi- neers on March 22, 1950. The sum of $265,000 was deposited to the. credit of the United States by the Port of New York Authority on May 22, 1950 to cover the cost of dredging the berthing areas at Port Newark Terminal, the work to be done by the United States in conjunction with the excavation of the project channel. It further provided, for the 10-foot channel in Passaic River from Montclair & Greenwood Lake Railroad bridge to the Eighth Street Bridge in Passaic, that when spoil-disposal areas are not available, or the placing of dredge spoil ashore is uneconomical as compared with other methods of disposal, local interests shall not be required to furnish disposal areas for maintenance dredging. Terminal facilities.-There are 16 piers with a berthage of 8,525 feet, 55,300 feet of bulkheads available for dockage and a large shipyard along the waterways included in the project. Thir- teen of the terminals are publicly owned, the largest of which, Port Newark, owned and operated by the New York Port Authori- ty, provides about 11,000 feet of wharfage. Nine of the terminals are open for public use, 56 are equipped with mechanical handling devices and 66 have railroad connections. The facilities are con- sidered adequate for existing commerce. (For latest full descrip- tion of terminal facilities see Port and Terminal Facilities at the Port of New York, 1942, Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-Under a contract for new work dredging to a depth of 35 feet of the project chan- nel in Newark Bay including the northerly 1,900 feet of the main channel and the branch and inshore channels and for dredging berthing areas at Port Newark terminal, the latter being done for local interests, work was commenced June 14, 1950, and was in progress at the end of the fiscal year. During the fiscal year 131,700 cubic yards, place measurement, of material were removed from the project channel, and 70,800 cubic yards, place measure- ment, of material from the berthing areas. The cost of dredging, exclusive of $29,853.28 contributed funds for dredging berthing areas, was $58,730.13 for new work. Under a contract for dredging to a depth of 16 feet in Passaic River between the Pennsylvania Railroad freight bridge and the Center Street bridge at Newark, N. J., work was commenced May 4, 1949, and completed August 9, 1949. During the fiscal year 97,074 cubic yards, place measurement, of material were removed RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 269 at a cost of $83,425.52 for maintenance under the previous project. Under a contract for dredging to a depth of 16 feet in Passaic River between the Center Street bridge at Newark, N. J., and Nairn Linoleum Works, work was commenced September 28, 1949, and completed April 3, 1950. During the fiscal year 344,739 cubic yards, place measurement, of material were removed at a cost of $353,080.41 for maintenance under the previous project. Under a contract for dredging to restore project depth of 10 feet in Passaic River between the Gregory Avenue and Eighth Street bridges in Passaic, N. J., work was commenced January 30, 1950, and completed April 21, 1950. During the fiscal year 153,501 cubic yards, place measurement, of material were removed at a cost of $138,970.39 for maintenance. The U. S. lighter Babcock was engaged in the removal of mis- cellaneous shoals from Passaic River during the period May 31, 1950, to June 29, 1950, at a cost of $17,066.91 for maintenance. The cost of condition surveys and surveys and engineering preliminary to dredging, exclusive of $2,642.48 for work pre- liminary to dredging berthing areas at Port Newark terminal, was $24,725.43-$14,171.95 for new work, $4,699.11 for maintenance under the existing project and $5,854.37 for maintenance under the previous project. The total cost of work, exclusive of $32,495.76 contributed funds for dredging berthing areas, was $675,998.79-$72,902.08 for new work, $160,736.41 for maintenance under the existing project and $442,360.30 for maintenance under the previous project. The total expenditure was $730,538.87-$177,427.19 under the existing project and $553,111.68 under the previous project. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work under the existing proj- ect was commenced August 1947 and is about 64 percent com- plete. The 30-foot channels in Newark Bay and Port Newark en- trance channel, the 30- and 12-foot channels in Hackensack River, and the 30-, 16-, and 10-foot channels in Passaic River are com- pleted. The 20-foot channel in Passaic River is completed to Jackson Street, Newark. The 35-foot main channel in Newark Bay from New York and New Jersey Channels to about 1,200 feet south of the Central Railroad of New Jersey bridge, including the triangular cut-offs at the entrance, is completed with the ex- ception of a small area in the west cut-off in which grade could not be reached because of the existence of rock. The controlling mean low-water depths of the various channels, as shown by surveys made intermittently from September 1939 to April 1950, are as follows: 939127-51-vol. 1- 18 270 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Depth Width Section (feet) (feet) In Newark Bay from mouth to 1,200 feet south of Central R. R. of New Jersey 35 535 bridge. From 1,200 feet south of Central R. R. of New Jersey bridge to junction of Hack- 30 200-535 ensack and Passaic Rivers. In Hackensack River from Newark Bay to about 2,000 feet above the Delaware, 30 200-400 Lackawanna & Western R. R. bridge. From 2,000 feet above Delaware, Lackawanna & Western R. R. bridge to head 12 130-200 of project at the New York, Susquehanna & Western R. R. bridge. In Passaic River to 3,000 feet above the Lincoln Highway bridge 27 150-300 From 3,000 feet above Lincoln Highway bridge to Jackson Street bridge---- 18 300-200 From Jackson Street bridge to Nairn Linoleum Works....... ........ 16 120-300 From Nairn Linoleum Works to Montclair & Greenwood Lake R. R. bridge-- 12 150-100 From Montclair & Greenwood Lake R. R. bridge to 8th Street bridge ..... 10 80-150 Port Newark entrance channel . ...--------------------------------------------. 25 300 Minimum widths through bridge draws: Hackensack River: Feet 30-foot project ............................................ 93 12-foot project ........................................... 56 Passaic River: 30-foot project ........................................... 100 20-and 16-foot projects..................................... 75 10-foot project ..... ....................................... 45 Hackensack River is navigable 201/2 miles above mouth to New Milford. Passaic River is navigable 16 miles above mouth to Dun- dee Rapids. The work remaining to be done under the existing project consists of the completion of the 35-foot main and branch channels in Newark Bay and inshore channel at Port Newark ter- minal, and the 20-foot channel in Passaic River from Jackson Street to the Nairn Linoleum Works. Work in the Passaic River includes the removal of a small quantity of rock on the west side of the channel above Center Street Bridge. Adjacent property owners are opposed to this work. The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1950, exclusive of $32,495.76 contributed funds, was $8,918,517.16-$5,962,962.82 for new work and $2,955,554.34 for maintenance. The total ex- penditures were $8,862,305.86, all from regular funds. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $790,868.91, plus accounts receivable of $2,642.50, together with $265,000 contributed funds, plus an anticipated allotment of $1,471,500 during the fiscal year 1951, a total of $2,530,011.41, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950........................... $91,349.56 New work: Complete by April 28, 1951, under contract in force, dredging of the northerly 1,900 feet of the 35-foot channel in Newark Bay and branch and inshore channel to Port Newark for full project width........... $708,643.83 Complete by April 28, 1951, under contract in force, dredging of the berthing area in the inshore channel to Port Newark to a depth of 35 feet for local interests...... .152,504.24 Dredging by contract (Nov. 1950 to Mar. 1951) to complete main channel in Newark Bay from 1,200 feet south of the Central RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 271 R. R. of N. J. Bridge to Port Newark Branch Channel to a depth of 35 feet.. 638,454.09 Removal of rock, by contract (Jan.-Mar. 1951) in inshore channel to Port Newark to a depth of 37 feet........ ........ 120,000.00 Removal of rock, by contract (Jan.-Mar. 1951) in the berthing areas to Port New- ark to a depth of 37 feet for local interests 80,000.00 Deepening a portion of the east cut-off in Newark Bay at the junction with Kill Van Kull to 37 feet under continuing contract (Mar. 1951 to June 1952). Amount to be expended during the fiscal year ...... 360,000.00 $2,059,602.16 Maintenance: Dredging by contract (Dec. 1950- Mar. 1951) to restore the 30-foot section of Pas- saic River below the Central R. R. of N. J. Bridge to project dimensions ............................ 379,059.69 Total for all work................................. $2,530,011.41 Removal of rock in the triangular cut-off at the entrance to Newark Bay should be continued. The project channel should be maintained. The sum of $1,082,000 is needed to be appropriated for the following scheduled work during the fiscal year 1952: New work: Complete by December 1, 1951, under a continuing contract, deepening of the east cut-off in Newark Bay at the junction with Kill Van Kull to 37 feet...................... $732,000 Maintenance: Complete by November 1952 under contract, dredg- ing to restore the 16-foot section of Passaic River to project dimensions .............................................. 350,000 Total for all work.................................... $1,082,000 Cost and financial summary U. S. FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 to1946 prior New work: Appropriated.... $828,000. 00 -$7, 553. 33 . ........ .. .... . $800,000.00 $8, 445, 382. 20 ._._ C o st -... - . . . 8 11 , 9 0 1. 76 10 , 54 4 . 9 1- . . .....- . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . 7 2, 9 0 2 . 08 7, 7 18 , 28 4 . 2 8 E x pen d itu res --....- 814, 287.31 10, 544.91 .... . . . . . . . ... .. . 20, 999.69 7, 666, 381.89 Maintenance: Appropriated -...-- 615,000.00 -120, 319.94 -4, 559.62 517, 000.00 469, 714. 86 4, 084, 024.64 Cost--.... -.. 317, 996. 12 347, 931.47 23,169.59 375, 552. 64 603, 096. 71 4, 076, 464.95 Expenditures . 226, 652. 55 424, 490. 23 40, 028.62 268, 881.23 709, 539.18 4,072,156.04 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................... $99,065.45 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951...... 1,100,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951...... 1,199,065.45 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project............... 2,032,000.00 272 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including --- --- - -- --- - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Contributed- . -... . ..--------------------------------------- $265, 000. 00 $265, 000. 00 Cost--......------------ -------------------------------------- 32, 495.76 32, 495. 76 Expenditures... --------------------------------------------------------- Maintenance: A ppropriated ..- -- - - - - . .. . . . .. .-- . - - -. . . .. -. -.. . . .. -.. . . . Cost-...-------------------------------------------------------------------- - ----- Expenditures.... ..------------------ -- ----- .. ... .- -...... - - - ----- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950...... $85,292.80 Consolidated cost and financial summary for NEWARK BAY, HACKENSACK AND PASSAIC RIVERS, N. J. Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including 1946 ~-fiscal 1948 1947 1949 1950 years priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated and Contributed_ $828, 000.00 -$7, 553. 33 --------------- - $1,065, 000. 00 $8,710,382.20 Cost.... .- 811,901.76 10, 544.91 -- 105,397.84 7, 750, 780.04 Expenditures ...._ . 814, 287.31 10, 544.91 .----------- -20, 999. 69 7, 666, 381.89 Maintenance: Appropriated. - -_ 615,000. 00 -120, 319. 94 -4, 559. 62 517, 000.00 469, 714.86 4, 084,024. 64 Cost-... ..... 317,996. 12 347, 931. 47 28,169. 58 375, 552. 64 603,096. 71 4,076, 464.95 Expenditures.... 226, 652. 55 424,490. 23 40,028. 62 268, 881.23 709, 539. 18 4,072,156.04 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950.................... $184,358.25 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ...... 1,100,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ...... 1,284,358.25 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.................... 2,032,000.00 34. NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY CHANNELS Location.-These channels extend from deep water northwest of Sandy Hook, through lower New York Bay and Raritan Bay, to Perth Amboy, and thence through Arthur Kill, lower Newark Bay, and Kill Van Kull to deep water in upper New York Bay. This route is located approximately along the boundary line be- tween the States of New York and New Jersey. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 285, 286, and 369.) Previous projects.- (a) Raritan Bay.-Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of March 3, 1881, September 19, 1890, and June 3, 1896. (b) Staten Island Sound.-Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of June 23, 1874, March 3, 1875, June 14, 1880, August 11, 1888, May 15, 1889, and October 20, 1890, June 3, 1896, June 13, 1902, June 25, 1910, and March 4, 1913. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 273 (c) New York and New Jersey channels.-Adopted by River and Harbor Act of September 22, 1922. For further details, see page 284 of the Annual Report for 1923, and page 194 of the Annual Report for 1934. Existing project.-This provides for a channel through lower New York Bay, Raritan Bay, Arthur Kill, lower Newark Bay, and Kill Van Kull to upper New York Bay, the depth to be 37 feet in rock and 35 feet in soft material throughout, the width to be 600 feet across lower New York Bay and Raritan Bay and in the Arthur Kill to a point 1,000 feet north of Smith Creek, widened to 800 feet in the vicinities of Seguine Point and Wards Point, respectively, thence 500 feet wide to a point 1,000 feet south of the former location of Buckwheat Island, thence 500 to 600 feet wide and passing north of Shooters Island and protected by a dike on its northern side to the junction of the channel into Newark Bay; and thence 800 feet wide through Kill Van Kull to upper New York Bay; with two anchorages 38 feet deep to accommodate five vessels each, one in the vicinity of Sandy Hook and one south of Perth Amboy, all with suitable easing at the bends and junc- tions. Length of section included in project, 30.8 miles. In addi- tion, the construction of a dike north of Shooters Island and two seconday channels 30 feet deep and 400 feet wide, one south of Shooters Island and the other in Raritan Bay connecting with Raritan River, have been completed under previous projects and are maintained under the existing project. All depths refer to the plane of mean low water. The mean range of tides varies between 4.7 and 5.1 feet; the mean range of spring tides, 5.6 to 6.1 feet; irregular fluctuations due to wind and barometric pres- sure vary from 3.9 feet below mean low water up to 4.8 feet above mean high water. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $53,141,- 000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The estimate of annual cost of maintenance, revised in 1950, is $195,- 000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Sept. 6, 19331 1 Anchorage off Perth Amboy to 33 feet ------ Rivers and Harbors Aug. 30, 1935 1 Comm. Doe. 17, 71st, Cong. 2d sess. 3 May 28, 19352 Channel 35 feet deep from lower bay to upper bay H. Doc 133, 74th Cong. 1st sess. Aug. 30, 1935 except between vicinity of Smith Creek and vicini- ty of Piles Creek to 30 feet with anchorages 38 feet Sdeep at Sandy Hook and Perth Amboy. May17, 1950 Channel 35 feet deep from vicinity of Smith Creek to H. Doc. 233, 81st Cong., 1st sess.3 vicinity of Piles Creek. I Public Works Administration. 2 Emergency Relief Act of 1935. 3 Contain latest published maps. Local cooperation.-Work under the acts of May 28, 1935 and August 30, 1935 is subject to the following conditions of local cooperation: (a) That where the project channel encroaches upon upland property and extends shoreward of harbor lines, the completion of 274 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 the encroaching portions of the project shall be deferred until the necessary rights-of-way for channel purposes shall have been granted free of cost to the United States; and (b) That local interests provide areas of land adjacent to the waterway, free of cost to the United States, for the disposal of dredged materials, except where, in the judgment of the Chief of Engineers, no suitable disposal areas exist. Under condition (a), a portion of Buckwheat Island necessary for channel purposes has been ceded to the United States. An ease- ment dated August 4, 1942, approved by the Chief of Engineers on September 5, 1942, conveyed to the United States free of cost, rights-of-way for channel purposes at Howland Hook, Staten Island, N. Y. Condition (b) is being complied with. Authority was granted by the Chief of Engineers on November 11, 1935, to require local interests to provide areas for the disposal of dredged material only in the section of the waterway extending from the vicinity of Outerbridge Crossing at Perth Amboy to the vicinity of the channel north of Shooters Island. The River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950, provides that local interests shall: (a) Provide without cost to the United States all lands, ease- ments, rights-of-way, and spoil-disposal areas necessary for the construction and subsequent maintenance of the project, when and as required. (b) Hold and save the United States free from damages due to the construction and subsequent maintenance of the project. (c) Deepen the approaches and berths at the terminals in which would use the recommended improvement in order to secure the full advantages of the deeper channel. The conditions under the act of May 17, 1950 have not been complied with. Terminal facilities.-There are 138 piers with a total berthage of 84,105 feet, 35,507 feet of bulkheads and wharves available for dockage, 7 ferry landings, and 2 car-float (railroad) bridges. Of the terminals, 20 are publicly owned, 10 are open to the public, 94 are equipped with mechanical-handling devices, and 76 have rail- road connections. Included in the terminals are five large ship- yards. The facilities are considered adequate for existing com- merce. (For latest full description of terminal facilities, see Port and Terminal Facilities at the Port of New York, 1942, Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-The U. S. seagoing hopper dredges Goethals and Atlantic were employed intermittent- ly from July 1, 1949, to August 26, 1949, in dredging Wards Point Cut-off Channel to a depth of 35 feet. The U. S. lighter Babcock was engaged in removal of isolated shoals during Sep- tember 6 to 21, 1949. During the fiscal year 87,100 cubic yards, place measurement, of material were removed at a cost of $138,- 612.71 for new work. The U. S. seagoing hopper dredge Goethals was employed inter- mittently from July 18, 1949, to September 22, 1949, in dredging RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 275 the channel in the vicinity of Perth Amboy to a depth of 35 feet, and widening from 400 to 600 feet. The U. S. lighter Gorham was engaged in dragging operations during October 18 to 19, 1949. During the fiscal year 459,700 cubic yards, place measurement, of material were removed at a cost of $154,168.57 for new work. The U. S. seagoing hopper dredge Goethals was employed intermittently from September 28, 1949, to October 23, 1949, in dredging a portion of the channel in lower New York Bay to a depth of 35 feet and widening from 400 to 600 feet. The U. S. lighter Gorham was engaged in dragging operations on November 3, 1949. During the fiscal year 242,500 cubic yards, place measure- ment, of material were removed at a cost of $66,560.48 for new work. Under a continuing contract for new work dredging and rock removal in Arthur Kill, vicinity of Piles Creek to a depth of 37 feet (section 5, area 11), work was commenced April 4, 1949, and completed August 18, 1949. During the fiscal year 10,650 cubic yards, place measurement, of material were removed at a cost of $34,138.46 for new work. Under a contract for new work dredging of the channel in Arthur Kill between Perth Amboy and Woodbridge Creek to a depth of 35 feet, and widening from 400 to 600 feet, work was commenced December 20, 1949, and completed April 27, 1950. During the fiscal year 584,582 cubic yards, place measurement, of material were removed at a cost of $443,694.48 for new work. The U. S. seagoing hopper dredges Goethals and Atlantic were employed intermittently from July 1, 1949, to August 30, 1949, in dredging the channel in lower New York Bay to a depth of 35 feet. The U. S. lighter Gorham was engaged in dragging opera- tions during September 15 to 16, 1949. During the fiscal year 18,500 cubic yards, place measurement, of material were removed at a cost of $16,150.91 for maintenance. The U. S. seagoing hopper dredge Goethals was employed dur- ing September 23 to 28, 1949, in dredging the channel in the vicinity of Perth Amboy to a depth of 35 feet. The U. S. lighter Gorham was engaged in dragging operations intermittently from October 4, 1949, to October 14, 1949. During the fiscal year 62,100 cubic yards, place measurement, of material were removed at a cost of $26,135.66 for maintenance. The U. S. seagoing hopper dredge Goethals was employed inter- mittently during October 10 to 29, 1949, in dredging the channel in the vicinity of Seguine Point to a depth of 35 feet. The U. S. lighter Gorham was engaged in dragging operations on December 1, 1949. During the fiscal year 95,200 cubic yards, place measure- ment, of material were removed at a cost of $45,469.80 for main- tenance. The U. S. lighter Babcock was engaged intermittently from November 21, 1949, to May 5, 1950, in the removal of miscellane- ous. shoals from Kill Van Kull and Arthur Kill at a cost of $18,- 378.54 for maintenance. The cost of condition surveys and surveys and engineering pre- liminary to dredging was $29,773.21-$12,567.95 for new work and $17,205.26 for maintenance. 276 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 The total cost of work was $973,082.82-$849,742.65 for new work and $123,340.17 for maintenance. The total expenditure was $1,214,538.05. Depth Width Section (feet) (feet) Date From Piles Creek to Elizabethport ............ 37 500-600 Nov. 1939 to Aug. 1949. From Elizabethport to Bergen Point Light ...... 35 600-800 Oct. 1946 to May 1948. From Bergen Point Light to Upper New York Bay.... 35 800 March 1944 to Jan. 1949. Channel south of Shooters Island ............... 25 140-400 October 1949. Anchorgae in the vicinity of Sandy Hook ---- 21.5 ---------- November 1943. Anchorage south of Perth Amboy _ _ 14. 0 ....... - February 1944. Channel in Raritan Bay connecting with Raritan 30 400 December 1947. River. 1An area 1,250 feet by 3,000 feet adjacent to the channel has a controlling depth of 31 feet, except for a shoal with a least depth of 26 feet extending 130 feet into the area at the northwesterly corner. The work remaining to be done under the existing project con- sists of completing the deepening and widening of the entire channel to dimensions authorized by the River and Harbor Acts of August 30, 1935, and May 17, 1950 the completion of the deepening of the anchorage south of Perth Amboy, and dredging the an- chorage in the vicinity of Sandy Hook. The total costs and expenditures under the existing project to June 30, 1950, were as follows: Costs Expenditures New work Maintenance Total Regular funds-_- _- - ----- $28, 078, 299. 66 $1,091, 273. 27 $29, 169, 572. 93 $29,146, 880. 63 Public works funds... - -807, 000. 00 . 807, 000. 00 807, 000. 00 Emergency Relief funds. 2, 023, 308. 41 -- 2, 023, 308. 41 2, 023, 308. 41 Total United States funds 30, 908, 608. 07 1, 091, 273. 27 31, 999, 881.34 31, 977,189.04 Contributed funds---..... -- .---- 7, 711.82- - - 7, 711.82 7, 711.82 Total, all funds_-_- ------- 30, 916, 319. 89 1,091, 273, 27 32, 007, 593.16 31, 984, 900. 86 Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work under the existing proj- ect was commenced October 1933 and is about 62 percent com- plete. Work completed thus far has consisted of providing project depth of 35 feet in soft material and 37 feet in rock in a 4.4-mile reach in lower New York Bay for a width of 600 feet, extending westward from Bayside-Gedney channels, thence for a width of 400 feet in lower New York and Raritan Bays to vicinity of Wards Point where the width is 800 feet, thence for a width of 600 feet to opposite Woodbridge Creek, and thence 400 feet wide to 1,000 feet north of Smith Creek; the channel for full width from 1,000 feet south of Buckwheat Island through Kill Van Kull to upper New York Bay; and of providing 33-foot depth in the north- easterly portion of Perth Amboy Anchorage. In addition to the above-mentioned work, the construction of a dike north of Shooters Island, two secondary channels 30 feet deep and 400 feet wide, one south of Shooters Island, the other in Raritan Bay connecting with Raritan River and a channel 30 RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 277 feet deep and 400 feet wide in Arthur Kill from a point 1,000 feet north of Smith Creek to 1,000 feet south of Buckwheat Island have been completed under previous projects. The controlling mean low-water depths of the channel included in the project are as folows: Depth Width Section (feet (feet) Date From main ship channel to 4.4 miles west ............. 35 550-600 June 1946 to Dec. 1949. From 4.4 miles west of main ship channel to vicinity 35 300-400 Dec. 1944 to Nov. 1949. of Wards Point. From vicinity of Wards Point to Woodbridge Creek_._ 35 600 Oct. 1949 and June 1950. From Woodbridge Creek to Sewaren .....------------------- 35 300-600 Aug. 1946 and June 1949. From Sewaren to Piles Creek-------.... __ __._- 30 250-400 June 1945 to Oct. 1949. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $55,392.33, plus anticipated allot- ments of $3,196,800 during the fiscal year 1951, a total of $3,- 252,192.33, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950........................... $22,692.30 New work: Dredging by contract Sept.-Dec. 1950) from Woodbridge Creek to Sewaren to 35 feet ............................. $443,000.00 Operate U. S. derrick boat Babcock with attendant plant in removal of Beacons 3A and 7B and construction of two new foundations in the vicinity of Princess Bay and Wards Point (July-Nov. 1950) 126,200.00 Dredge by use of 2 U. S. hopper dredges for 9 months to complete deepening lower en- trance channel to 35 feet (July 1950-April 1951) ................................ 1,163,102.12 Deepening Perth Amboy Anchorage to 38 feet under a continuing contract (Mar. 1951-Jan. 1952). Amount to be expended during the fiscal year.................. 903,200.00 $2,685,502.12 Maintenance: Dredging by contract (Sept.-Dec. 1950) to restore the channel from Woodbridge Creek to Sewaren to previous project depth of 30 feet....................... 199,100.00 Dredging, by contract (Dec. 1950-Apr. 1951) to restore the channel north of Shooters Island to project dimensions.... 332,800.00 Sweeping surveys, by hired labor, of Arthur Kill and Kill Van Kull Channels ....... 12,097.91 $543,997.91 Total for all work ................................. $3,252,192.33 New work should be continued during the fiscal year 1952. Maintenance dredging will be necessary. The additional sum of $3,964,000 is needed to be appropriated for the following sched- uled work during the fiscal year 1952: New work: Complete by June 30, 1952, under continuing contract, dredging Perth Amboy Anchorage to 38 feet................................. $1,414,000 278 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Complete by June 30, 1952, under contract, dredging of over-burden in the channel in Arthur Kill opposite Pralls Island to 35 feet.. 1,000,000 Complete by June 30, 1942, under contract, dredging and rock removal in the channel in Arthur Kill opposite Pralls Island to 37 feet 1,000,000 $3.414.000 1Maintenance: Repair, by contract, dike north of Shooters Island; dredging, by contract, to restore the channel south of Shooters Island, and dredging by use of 1 U. S. hopper dredge in the removal of shoals where necessary ............................... $550,000 Total for all work ................................... $3,964,000 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including --------- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated.. 3, 319, 000.00 $3, 682,313. 65 ------------ $2, 200,000. 00 $1, 260,000. 00 1243,634, 084.91 _ Cost....... ____ 3, 319, 969.13 2, 642, 254.94 $2,023,134.77 1,944, 914.13 849, 742. 65 1243,718, 582. 79 Expenditures _.. 3, 440, 379. 87 2, 618, 858. 32 2,038,913. 21 1, 823, 900.17 1, 053, 853.88 1243,696,008.41 Maintenance: Appropriated ...- 23, 000.00 -460.04 383, 000.00 110, 000. 00 118, 000. 00 22,195, 305. 38 Cost............. 20, 300. 23 11,928.06 391,559.39 127, 214.20 123, 340.17 22,183,107.47 Expenditures .. 18, 866.70 13, 361.59 388, 317.14 92, 994. 53 160, 684.17 22,182, 989.55 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950.................... $10,876.68 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951...... 2,665,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951...... 2,675,876.00 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.................... 19,644,000.00 1 Exclusive of $7,711.82 expended from contributed funds for new work. 2 Includes $6,621 for new work and $1,621 for maintenance of Lemon Creek. 35. RARITAN RIVER TO ARTHUR KILL CUT-OFF CHANNEL, N. J. Location.--This channel is in the western portion of Raritan Bay, off Perth Amboy, and about 23 miles by water southwest of the Battery, New York City. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 286.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 1 mile long, 20 feet deep at mean low water and 800 feet wide, connecting the Raritan River Channel with the southern end of the Arthur Kill Channel, New York and New Jersey Channels project. Mean tidal range, 5.1 feet; mean range of spring tides, 6.1 feet; irregu- lar fluctuations due to wind and barometric pressure vary from 3.6 feet below mean low water up to 4.8 feet above mean high water. The estimate of cost of new work made in 1933 was $600,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate of annual cost of main- tenance is $79,000. The existing project was authorized by the Public Works Ad- ministration under date of September 6, 1933, and by River and Harbor Act approved August 30, 1935 (H. Doc. 50, 73d Cong., 1st sess.), which document contains latest published maps. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 279 Terminal facilities.-No terminal facilities are served by the improvement, which is a connecting channel. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1935. When examined in March 1949 the controlling mean low water depth through the channel was 20 feet for a width varying from 270 to 800 feet. The total cost and expenditures of the existing project to June 30, 1950, were $1,436,497.06-$810,500 Public Works funds for new work and $625,997.06 regular funds for maintenance. Proposed operations.-An anticipated allotment of $375,000 during fiscal year 1951 will be applied to maintenance dredging, by contract, (October-November 1950) to restore the channel to project dimensions. No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ------ fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated.. ---------------------------------------------------------- $810, 500. 00 Cost ----------------- ------------------------------------------------- 810, 500.00 Expenditures----............------------ ------------------------------------------- 810, 500. 00 Maintenance: Appropriated --.... $210,000.00 -21, 830. 41------- $910 625, 997. 06 Cost........-----------. 432, 515.75 5,481.93 910 -------------- 625, 997.06 E xpen d itu res ....- 12, 775.71 125, 610. 45 - 910 - ........... 625, 997. 06 36. WOODBRIDGE CREEK, N. J. Location.-This is a small creek, rising near Rahway, N. J., and flowing through marshes into the west side of Arthur Kill, about 20 miles, by water, southwest of the Battery, New York City. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 286 and 369.) Previous project.-Adopted by River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1879. For further details see page 1777, Annual Report for 1915, and page 256, Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 8 feet deep at mean low water and 50 feet wide, extending from Arthur Kill to the Salamander dock, a distance of about 1.9 miles. Mean tidal range, 5.1 feet; mean range of spring tides, 6.1 feet; irregular fluctuations due to wind and barometric pressure vary from 3.6 feet below mean low water up to 4.8 feet above mean high water. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1902, was $35,000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $11,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 13, 1902 (H. Doc. 282, 56th Cong., 1st sess., and Annual Report for 1900, p. 1552). The latest published map is in the project document. 280 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Terminal facilities.-There are two terminals with a total dock- age of 118 feet. One of the terminals with a dockage of 50 feet is publicly owned. The terminals are adequate for present com- merce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work under the existing proj- ect was commenced December 1902 and completed January 1908. When examined in March 1949 and April 1950, the controlling mean low-water depth was 3.5 feet for a width varying from 40 to 50 feet from the mouth to the Central Railroad of New Jersey bridge, thence 3 feet for a width varying from 20 to 50 feet to a point 1,500 feet south of Berry Street, thence decreasing to zero depth at the head of the project. The total cost and expenditures of the existing project to June 30, 1950, were $207,568.20-$30,822.70 for new work and $176,- 745.50 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, -- including fiscal years 1946 f 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated . ----------------------------------------- -$49, 822. 70 Cost ..--------------- --------------- -49,822.70 Expenditures - --- -- - -- -49, 822. 70 Maintenance: Appropriated... $700 $9151------ 176, 745. 50 Cost ....... .- 700 915 ....... 176,745.50 Expenditures ---- ------------------------ 700 915 -- -- 176, 745.50 37. GREAT KILLS HARBOR, STATEN ISLAND, N. Y. Location.-Great Kills is a small harbor contiguous to lower New York Bay, located on the southeasterly shore of Staten Island, N. Y., about 8 miles northwest of Sandy Hook, N. J., and 161/2 miles southwest of the Battery, New York City. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 369.) Existing project.-This provides for an entrance channel 10 feet deep and 150 feet wide from deep water in lower New York Bay through the entrance to the harbor in the vicinity of the pres- ent westerly end of Crooks Island, thence of same depth and width along the west side of the harbor and for an anchorage area of 138 acres and 8-foot depth. The length of the section included in the project is about 1.9 miles. The mean range of tide is 4.7 feet, mean range of spring tides, 5.6 feet; irregular fluctuations due to wind and barometric pressure vary from 3.9 feet below mean low water up to 4 feet above mean high water. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1949, is $150,500, exclusive of $114,500 contributed by local interests. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $15,000. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 281 The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Jan. 21, 1927 Entrance channel to Crooks Island......-------------- H. Doe. 252, 69th Cong., 1st sess. June 20, 1938 Extension of entrance channel and for an anchorage H. Doc. 559, 75th Cong., 3d sess. area. (Contains latest published map.) Local cooperation.-Fully complied with except that local in- terests are required to furnish suitable spoil-disposal areas for maintenance. Terminal facilities.-No terminals suitable for commercial pur- poses have been established. There are eight small piers used for mooring and landing purposes. Four commercial boat yards are located at Great Kills. Upon completion of the two public terminals to be constructed in accordance with the requirements of local cooperation, the terminals will be sufficient for present needs. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Adjustments of minus $101,247.62 advanced funds and plus $101,247.62 regular funds were made in costs previously reported for new work. The total cost and expenditures of a survey to determine the condition of the entrance channel were $400 for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work under the existing proj- ect was commenced December 1934 and completed September 1948. Under a permit issued by the Secretary of the Army, the city of New York dredged a porton of the anchorage and channel along the west side of the harbor in order to obtain fill for park improvement purposes. When examined intermittently from May 1947 to May 1950, the controlling mean low-water depth was 10 feet for a width of 150 feet in the entrance channel from lower New York Bay to about 3,000 feet south of Crooks Point thence of same depth for a width of 150 feet to the head of the project, and 8 feet in the anchorage. The total cost and expenditures of the existing project to June 30, 1950 were $280,516.76-$36,000.00 Public Works funds, $101,- 301.69 regular funds and $104,804.63 contributed funds, a total of $242,106.32 for new work and $38,410.44 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. 282 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary U. S. FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated.............$54. 07 .........----------.....--------------..... $101, 247. 62 $137,301.69 Cost-------------.............--------............ ...........---..--------------- 54.07--------- 1101, 247. 62 137, 301.69 Expenditures.... ----... . -54.07-- ------- -_______ 10101,247. 62 137, 301.69 Maintenance: Appropriated..-- $6, 450.00 381.53--------------- .............. 400.00 38, 410.44 ost...................... -------------- 381.81 ..........-----------.---... 400. 00 38, 410. 44 Expenditures............... 381.81 ...........------------------------............. 400. 00 38, 410. 44 1 Reimbursement of advanced funds originally expended in prior fiscal years. CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including --- - - -- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated _ 1-$9, 695.37 $104,804.63 Cost$2,358.35 -$9, 358. 44 $18, 147.11 $26, 385. 12--------------.............. 104, 804.63 Expenditures....-- 2, 358. 35 -10, 615.05 1,080.80 50, 024.05 -------------- 104, 804.63 Maintenance: A ppropriated... Cost Cost.... . .,2........- . _ - - --. - - - --. ---------_...---------_... -- - - - - -. - - - - -.... ----------_....----------.. -------...... -. -- - - .. . ... . ---.... . ....... . . . .. Expenditures....- -- 1Return of surplus Contributed funds. ADVANCED FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - -- - -- - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 work.., NewAdvanced--------.------------ ----------.-------------- -------------- -114,500.00 .............. Cost. ........-- _ _ - - , - $9,476.38 $18,147.11 $22,828. 12 -2101, 247. 62 Expenditures ..... ........ 10, 732. 99 1,514.40 46,033. 45 -2101, 247. 62- Maintenance: Appropriated..._-. . . . ,. . . . . .,. . . . . .. . . . . .-.. . . . C ost... --. .- - --. - --.- - - - --.- - - - --.- . . . . -.. --.- Expenditures....---.-.----..----.-.--............ SReturn 2 of advanced funds. Reimbursed from Maintenance and Improvement of Existing River and Harbor funds. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 283 Consolidated Cost and financial summary for GREAT KILLS HARBOR, STATEN ISLAND, N. Y. Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ----- 4- _--- - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Contributed and advanced-...... ... . $54.07 ---------------------- -- $22, 947. 75 $242, 106. 32 Cost-........._ . $2, 358. 35 172. 01 $36, 294. 22 $49, 213. 24 -------------- 242, 106. 32 Expenditures - -.... 2, 358. 35 172. 01 2, 595. 20 96, 057. 50- .----...------... ---... 242, 106. 32 Maintenance: Appropriated . . -- 6,450. 00 381.53 ...........--------------...--------------. 400.00 38, 410. 44 Cost- --... ---------..................... 381.81 ---------------------------- 400.00 38,410.44 Expenditures.............-... 381.81- ........... . ........-. 400. 00 38, 410.44 38. RARITAN RIVER, N. J. Location.-Rises in the north-central part of New Jersey and flows in a general southeasterly direction into Raritan Bay, be- tween Perth Amboy and South Amboy, about 24 miles, by water, south of the Battery, New York,... City. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 375.) Previous projects.-A survey of Raritan River for the improve- ment of New Brunswick Harbor was made in 1836. Subsequent projects were adopted by acts of June 18, 1878, and March 3, 1881. For further details see page 1777 of Annual Report for 1915, page 359 of Annual Report for 1918, and page 259 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 25 feet deep and 300 feet wide extending from the turn in New York and New Jer- sey Channels near Great Beds Light to the Government wharf on the main channel, a distance of 5.8 miles widened to 600 feet for a length of 1,000 feet opposite the wharf to form a turning basin of same depth; thence a channel 15 feet deep and 200 feet wide, to the Washington Canal, a distance of 3.0 miles; thence 10 feet deep in soft material, 11 feet deep in rock, and generally 100 feet wide with widening at bends to the Delaware Raritan Canal en- trance at New Brunswick, a distance of 5 miles; and for a south channel, 25 feet deep and 300 feet wide from the junction with the main channel at Keasby to the upper limit of the Titanium Pigment Co. property, a distance of 0.8 mile; thence 10 feet deep and 150 feet wide to the upper junction with the main channel at Crab Island, a distance of 2.4 miles. The plane of reference is mean low water. The mean range of tides is 5.1 feet at the mouth of the river and 5.4 feet at New Brunswick; mean range of spring tides, 6.1 and 6.5 feet, respectively. Irregular fluctuations due to winds and barometric pressure vary from 3.6 feet below mean low water up to 4.8 feet above mean high water. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $1,257,- 000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects and ex- clusive of $66,000 contributed by local interests. The latest (1940) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $60,000. 284 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 2, 1919 Channel 15 feet deep and 200 feet wide to Washington H. Doe. 1341, 62d Cong., 3d sess. Canal, thence 10 feet deep and 150 feet wide to ca- nal locks and 10 feet deep through south channel. July 3, 1930 Channel 25 feet deep and 300 feet wide up to New H. Doc. 127, 70th Cong., 1st sess. York & Long Branch R. R. bridge. Do-...... Channel 10 feet deep in earth and 11 feet in rock to H. Doe. 454, 70th Cong., 2d sess.' New Brunswick. Width reduced to 100 feet. Do-...... Relocation of lower reach of south channel ....- Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 31, 71st Cong., 2d sess.' Aug. 26, 1937 Channel 25 feet deep and 300 feet wide to junction Rivers and Harbors Committee of main and south channels, thence of same depth Doc. 74, 74th Cong., 2d sess.I in south channel to Titanium Pigment Co. Oct. 17, 1940 Channel 25 feet deep and 300 feet wide from junction Report on file in the Office, Chief of main and south channels to the Government of Engineers (report not printed). wharf, including a turning basin. I Contain latest published maps. Local cooperation. Fully complied with except that local inter- ests are required to furnish spoil-disposal areas for the mainte- nance of the 25-foot channel from New York & Long Branch Rail- road bridge to junction of main and south channels, and in the south channel to the Titanium Pigment Co. property. Terminal facilities.-There are 26 piers and bulkheads with a total berthage of 16,469 feet along the shores of Raritan River. The Government has established a large ammunition and storage depot and arsenal known as Raritan Arsenal on the river. One of the terminals is municipally owned and is leased to private inter- ests. Eleven of the terminals are equipped with mechanical han- dling devices and 10 have railroad connections. In addition, there is a boatyard with storage space for 100 craft and a boat basin with mooring for about 40 pleasure boats. The terminals are con- sidered adequate for existing commerce. (For latest full descrip- tion of terminal facilities, see Port and Terminal Facilities at the Port of New York, 1942, Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-Under a contract for dredging to restore project depth of 25 feet in the main and south channels from the vicinity of the New York and Long Branch Railroad Bridge to the upper limit of the Titanium Pig- ment Co. wharf, work was commenced December 22, 1949, and completed March 14, 1950. During the fiscal year 267,490 cubic yards, place measurement, of material were removed at a cost of $140,652,24 for maintenance. The U. S. seagoing hopper dredge Goethals was employed dur- ing the period February 7 to 17, and 24, 1950 in dredging to a depth of 25 feet the main channel from the junction with New York and New Jersey channels to the vicinity of the New York and Long Branch Railroad Bridge. The U. S. lighter Gorham was engaged in dragging operations on March 2, 1950. During the fiscal year 134,300 cubic yards, place measurement, of material were removed at a cost of $38,910.23 for maintenance. A model study of the Raritan River was in progress at the Waterways Experiment Station, Vicksburg, Miss., and field sur- RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 285 veys in connection therewith were conducted during the fiscal year at a cost of $23,209.59 for maintenance. The cost of condition surveys and surveys and engineering pre- liminary to dredging was $7,863.47 for maintenance. The total cost of work was $210,635.53 for maintenance. The total expenditure was $208,826.03. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work under the existing proj- ect was commenced September 1919 and is about 96 percent com- plete. The main channel has been dredged 25 feet deep and 300 feet wide from the junction with New York and New Jersey Channels to and including a turning basin of the same depth opposite the Government wharf, except for a shoal along the northerly channel line in the vicinity of the Victory Bridge, thence 15 feet deep and 200 feet wide to the mouth of the Wash- ington Canal, thence 10 and 11 feet deep and 100 feet wide to the Delaware & Raritan Canal outlet locks at New Brunswick. The south channel has been dredged 25 feet deep and 300 feet wide for a distance of 3,200 feet, thence 10 feet deep and 150 feetwide for a distance of 12,400 feet to within 1,300 feet of the junction with the main channel at Crab Island. The model study of Raritan River which was in progress at the end of the fiscal year is about 90 percent complete. The controlling depths at mean low water are as follows: Depth Width Section (feet) (feet) Date In main channel from New York and New Jeresy chan- 25 300-230 September 1949 and nels to junction with the south channel. February 1950. From south channel junction to upper end of Govern. 19 300-170 September 1949. ment wharf. Turning Basin, opposite Government wharf.........------------ 10 100-300 Do. From turning basin to the Washington Canal ......... 15 100-200 July 1946-July 1947. From Washington Canal to the Delaware & Raritan 10 40-100 July 1946. Canal lock at New Brunswick. In south channel to upper limit of Titanium Pigment 22 300-150 June, 1950. dock. From upper limit of Titanium Pigment Co. dock to 10 150- 60 April 1947. 1,200 feet below Crossman's dock. From a point 1,200 feet below to Crossman's dock----....--. 8. 5 50-150 Do. From Crossman's dock to junction with main channel 1 100-150 Do. opposite Crab Island. The work remaining to be done under the existing project is the dredging of the south channel to a depth of 10 feet and 150 feet wide for a length of 1,300 feet to the upper junction with the main channel at Crab Island, and the removal of a shoal along the northerly channel line in the vicinity of the Victory Bridge. The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1950, was $2,987,320.20-$878,314.59 from regular funds, $292,685.07 from Ordnance funds, and $66,000 from contributed funds, a total of $1,236,999.66 for new work, and $1,750,320.54 from United States funds for maintenance. The expenditures were $2,985,496.40- $2,626,811.33 from regular funds, $292,685.07 from Ordnance funds and $66,000 from contributed funds. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $10,325.51, plus an anticipated allot- 939127-51-vol. 1--19 286 REPORT :OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS,, U.. S. ARMY, 1fi5 0 ment of $105,162 during fiscal year 1951, a total of $115,487.51, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30,. 1950........................... .. 1,823.80 Maintenance: . Dredging by contract (November 1950-January 1951) to restore the South Channel from. Keasby to the Titanium Pigment Co. prop- erty to project depth of 25 feet.......... .. $104,373.30 S Completion of model study of Raritan River and prosecution of surveys in connection therewith 9,290.41 113,663.71 Total for all work................................... $115,487.51 Completion of the existing project is not considered essential in the interests of commerce and navigation. Maintenance dredg- ing will be necessary during the fiscal year 1952. The sum of $200,000 can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1952 for maintenance, by contract, in the removal of shoals in the South Channel and Main Channel where necessary to project depth of 25 feet. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated----...------------ $134. 87 - - - 1 21,551, 469. 91 Cost---... ...-.-.-. - - -....- - - - - - - - 21,551, 469.91 Expenditures ----------------- 134.87 ----- _-_------------------21, 551,469. 91 Maintenance: Appropriated... $198, 000. 00 162, 460. 69 $198,391.30 $245, 000. 00 $219, 137. 24 1, 870, 241.68 Cost----....-.------. 5, 009. 85 371, 603. 05 169, 929.97 280, 914. 93 210, 635. 53 1,861, 739. 97 Expenditures.... 5, 146.93 371, 503. 18 169, 777. 63 281, 180. 45 208, 826. 03 1, 859, 916. 17 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project............. $86,000 ' Exclusive of $292,685.07 Ordnance funds expended for new work. 2 Exclusive of $66,000.00 Contributed funds expended for new work. 39. SHOAL HARBOR AND COMPTON CREEK, N. J. Location.-Shoal Harbor is an indentation on the south shore of Sandy Hook Bay about 4 miles west of Sandy Hook. Compton Creek is a small stream rising on the west side of the Navesink Highlands and flowing north through the meadows into Shoal Harbor. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 369.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Act of Sep- tember 19, 1890. For further details see Annual Report for 1934, page 211, and AnnualReport for 1938, page 265. Existing project.-This provides for dredging a channel 8 feet deep at mean low water, extending from deep water in Sandy Hook Bay to a point 1,000 feet upstream from the Main Street Bridge across Compton Creek with a width of 150 feet in the bay and 75 feet inside the mouth of the creek, with widening at bends. The length of section included in the project is about 1.5 miles. Mean tidal range, 4.8 feet; mean range of spring tides, 5.8 feet; irregular fluctuations due to wind and barometric pressure vary RIVERS AND: HARBORS-NEW YORK, N. 'Y., DISTRICT 287 from 38.8 feet below mean low water up to 5.9 feet above mean high water.: The estimate of cost of new work, revised in 1950, is $67,000, exclusive of mounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1950) estimate of annual cost of maintenance is $20,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts 'Work authorized Documents Aug. 30, 1935 8-foot channel in bay and creek to Main St. Bridge .- H. Doc. 58, 73d Cong., 1st sess. Mar. 2, 1945 Extension of 8-foot channel to 1,000 feet upstream H. Doc. 673, 76th Cong., 3d sess. from Main St. Bridge. (Contains latest published map.) Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, provides that no work shall be undertaken until harbor lines have been established by the Secretary of War along that portion of Compton Creek extending 1,000 feet upstream from Main Street Bridge and until local interests have: (a) Conveyed to the United States, free of cost, a perpetual easement to excavate all lands above ordinary high water included between said harbor lines and have removed all structures or parts thereof extending channelward of said harbor lines. (b) Furnished, free of cost to the United States, suitable areas for the disposal of dredged material for new work and subse- quent maintenance as needed. (c) Given releases to hold and save the United States free from all claims for damages resulting from the improvement. (d) Conistructed the public wharf, assurances for which were furnished under the project of August 30, 1935, at a location and in accordance with plans to be approved by the Chief of Engin- eers and Secretary of War and given assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that they will maintain this whakffopen to all on equal and reasonable terms.. The clerk of Middletown Township was notified of the condi- tions .of local cooperation in letter dated January 18, 1946. A letters dated July 2, 1946, advised that the township committee has given assurances that it will comply with all of the above condi- tions. The requirements under prior acts have been fully com- plied with. Terminal facilities.-There are two terminals with a total available dockage of 1,400, feet located near the mouth of Comp- ton Creek. The terminals are equipped with loading and unload- ing devices. None has railroad coniections. Within; the'navigable sections of the creek, there are about 35 small landings and 2 boat yards equipped with 5 marine ways suitable for small fish- ing boats.' Upobn completion of a public wharf to be constructed underi' local cooperation, the terminals will be adequate 'for' exist- ing commerce. Operations and :results during fiscal year.-Under a contract for dredging to restore project depth of 8 feet, work was com- :genced May 17, 1950 and was in progress at the end of the fiscal 288 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1 950 year. During the fiscal year 19,588 cubic yards, place measure- ment, of material were removed at a cost of $17,399.49 for mainte- nance. The cost of surveys and engineering preliminary to dredging was $2,550.86 for maintenance. The total cost of work was $19,950.35 for maintenance. The total expenditure was $14,009.69. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work under the existing proj- ect was commenced August 1936 and is about 66 percent com- plete. The controlling mean low water depth in the channel, when examined in March 1950, was 8 feet for a width of 150 to 60 feet through the bay, thence 7 feet for a width of 75 to 50 feet in the creek to the vicinity of the Main Street Bridge. From Main Street Bridge to the head of the project there was a controlling depth of 2 feet below mean low water for a width of 55 feet when examined in November 1939. The head of navigation is at the Central Railroad of New Jersey bridge about 1 mile above the mouth. The work remaining to be done under the project consists of extending the channel 1,000 feet upstream from the Main Street Bridge. *The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1950, was $135,965.37-$30,281.99 for new work and $105,683.38 for main- tenance. The total expenditures were $129,974.21. Proposedoperations.-Thebalance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $51,280.14, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950.............................. $5,991.16 Maintenance: Complete by August 25, 1950, under contract in force, dredg- ing to restore the channel through the bay and creek to Main Street Bridge to project dimensions............... 45,288.98 Total .......................... ................... 51,280.14 No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952.- Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ----- -..-- ...-.--. ..- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated .........-----------------..--------------....--------------..--------------..... $47,281.99 Cost ---...------------.--------------------------------------------------- 47,281.99 Expenditures ...........-------..-----------..........--------------.........--------------.....-------------- 47,281.99 Ma'ntenance: Appropriated-----------.... ---. $32, 505.50 -$4, 996.03 $4,600.00 $65,000.00 320,681.19 Cost...--------- .------------. 23, 725.93 3, 783.54 4,360.67 19, 950.35 275, 392. 21 Expenditures.-------... ----.......----.... 20, 480.22 7, 029.25 4,310.17 14,009.69 269, 401.05 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.......... .$37,000 40. SANDY HOOK BAY AT LEONARDO, N. J. Location.-This bay, 17 miles south of the Battery, New York City, is the southern portion of lower New York Bay, west of and RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 289 adjoining the protecting arm of Sandy Hook, N. J. Leonardo, N. J., is on the south shore of Sandy Hook Bay about 4 miles west of Sandy Hook and 1.4 miles west of Atlantic Highlands anchor- age. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 369, 543 and 1215.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 8 feet deep at mean low water and 150 feet wide extending from the 8-foot con- tour in Sandy Hook Bay to the entrance of the small-boat harbor, a distance of approximately 2,500 feet. Mean tidal range, 4.7 feet; mean range of spring tides, 5.7 feet; irregular fluctuations due to wind and barometric pressure vary from about 4 feet below mean low water to about 10.75 feet above mean low water. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1946, is $45,000. The estimate of annual cost of maintenance, made in 1946, is $7,500. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950 (H. Doc. No. 108, 81st Cong., 1st sess.). For latest published map see project document. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950, provides that local interests shall: (a) Provide without cost to the United States all lands, ease- ments, rights-of-way and spoil disposal areas for the construc- tion and subsequent maintenance of the project, when and as required. (b) Dredge the present inner harbor to a minimum depth of 6 feet, and enlarge the harbor and make it available to accomo- date approximately 198 commercial fishing vessels and recrea- tional craft. (c) Continue to provide and maintain a public landing, moor- ing facilities and utilities open to all on equal and reasonable terms. (d) Assume all costs of maintaining the harbor. (e) Agree to the continuance of the Leonardo Harbor Com- mission or other properly constituted public body empowered to regulate the use, growth and free development of the harbor facilities. These conditions have not been fulfilled. Terminal facilities.-The harbor, publicly operated and capable of berthing 80 vessels, is L-shaped with one side running north and south 790 feet and the other side running east and west 185 feet. A public landing is available on equal terms to all. One boat- repair and storage yard equipped with a marine railway can ac- comodate 100 vessels. Upon completion of enlargement of the harbor, to be performed in accordance with the requirements of local cooperation, the facilities will be adequate for existing and prospective commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been done on this project and there have been no costs or expenditures. When examined in October 1946 the controlling mean low-water depth was 4.7 feet for a width varying from 150 to 110 feet from Sandy Hook Bay to the entrance to Leonardo Harbor. The head of navi- 290 REPORT OF . CHIEF :OF ENG~iNEE'ES, :U.- S. AtRMY, 1950 gation=is aboiut 0.2 mile above the entrance to the harbor. Proposed operation.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951. and 1952. 41. SHREWSBURY RIVER, N. J. Location.-This river is mainly a large tidal basin in the east- ern part of New Jersey, the outlet being at the southeast end of Sandy Hook Bay, about 4 miles south from the point of Sandy Hook. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 543.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of August 30, 1852; March 3, 1871; March 3, 1879, modified in 1883 and 1887; and by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1919. For further details, see page 1778 of Annual Report of 1915, page 373 of Annual Report of 1918, and page 267 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 12 feet deep and 300 feet wide, following,. the westerly shore, from deep water in Sandy Hook Bay to a point 600 feet south of the railroad bridge at Highlands, a distance of2.2 miles; then 9 feet deep and gener- ally 150 feet wide, suitably widened at bends and turns, in the south branch of the river to the Branchport Avenue Bridge in the city of Long Branch, a distance of 6.8 miles; and for a channel in the north branch 6 feet deep and 150 feet wide from the junction to Red Bank, a distance of 6.1 miles; a turning basin and anchor- age in the vicinity of Red Bank, 6 feet deep and about 19 acres in area; a channel in Claypit Creek, 6 feet deep and 100 feet wide from the 6-foot curve in the north branch of the head of the creek, a distance of about 1.0 mile; a channel in Oceanport Creek, 6 feet deep, 100 feet wide and 2 miles long from the channel in south branch to the New York and Long Branch Railroad Bridge; and for a channel in Little Silver Creek, 6 feet deep, 100 feet wide and 1.6 miles long from the channel in south branch to the Seven Bridge Road Bridge. All depths refer to the plane of local mean low water. The mean range of tides at Highlands, 3.8 feet; at Seabright, 1.7 feet; at Branchport, 1.7 feet; and at Red Bank, 3 feet. Mean range of spring tides is 4.7, 2.1, 2.2, and 3.6 feet, respectively. Irregular fluctuations due to wind and barometric pressure vary from 1.7 feet below mean low water up to 6.5 feet above mean high water. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1947, was $830,- 000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects and ex- clusive of $36,311.03 funds already contributed and $86,000 to be contributed by local interests. The estimate of annual cost of main- tenance, revised in 1950, is $68,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 291 Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 2, 1919 Channel 6 feet deep in North Branch-. ... .. H. Doc. 1296, 62d Cong., 3d sess. Aug. 30, 1935 Channel 12 feet deep H. Doe. 157, 71st Cong., 2d sess. Do...... Channel 9 feet deep . -. ....- - -- . Rivers and Harbors Committee, Doe. 31, 74th Cong., 1st sess. May 17, 1950 Turning basin and anchorage 6 feet deep at Red H. Doe. 285, 81st Cong., 1st sess. Bank, and channels 6 feet deep in Claypit, Ocean- (Contains latest published map.) port and Little Silver Creeks. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950, provides that local interests shall: (a) Provide without cost to the United States all lands, ease- ments, rights-of-way, and spoil-disposal areas necessary for the construction and subsequent maintenance of the project, when and as required. (b) Hold and save the United States free from damages due to the construction and subsequent maintenance of the improve- ment. (c) Provide and maintain a suitable public wharf on each of the creeks to be improved, which shall be open to all on equal terms. (d) Remove at their own expense the Locust Avenue Bridge over Claypit Creek. (e) Make cash contributions of $25,000, $33,000 and $27,500 toward the cost of improvement of Claypit, Oceanport, and Little Silver Creeks, respectively. Provided further that construction of any unit of the proposed improvement may be undertaken independently of the other units when the required local cooperation has been provided. These conditions have not been fulfilled. The requirements under prior acts have been fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-There are 33 terminals with a total ber- thage of 7,986 feet located on the waterway. Eight of the termi- nals with a total berthage of 1,000 feet are open to the public. In addition many private pleasure-boat landings have been con- structed by owners of riverfront estates. Fifteen boat yards with storage space for 670 craft and equipped with 21 marine rail- ways are available. None of the terminals has direct rail con- nections. The facilities are considered adequate for existing com- merce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The cost of a con- dition survey and surveys and engineering preliminary to dredg- ing was $5,216.16 for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work under the existing proj- ect was commenced October 1919 and is about 57 percent com- plete. The controlling mean low-water depths of the channels in- cluded in the project are as follows: 292 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Depth Width Section (feet) (feet) Date of survey From Sandy Hook Bay to 2,600 feet north of railroad 10.5 150-300 May 1950. bridge at Highlands, N. J. From 2,600 feet north to 600 feet south of railroad bridge 7.5 150-300 Do. at Highlands, N. J. From 600 feet south to 1,300 feet south of railroad bridge 3. 0 75-150 Do. at Highlands, N. J. From 1,300 feet south of railroad bridge at Highlands, 10.0 130-150 May-June 1946. N. J., to junction of north and south branches. From junction of north and south lranches to Branch- 8.0 80-150 May-June 1950. port Ave. bridge at Long Branch, N. J. NORTH BRANCH Junction with main channel to City Dock at Red Bank, 6.0 75-150 Do. N. J. From City Dock to head of project opposite Maple 4.5 150 Do. Ave., Red Bank, N. J. Anchorage and turning basin at Red Bank, N. J....... 3.0 400 September 1947. Claypit Creek from mouth to Locust Avenue Bridge..._ 1.4 100 Do. Oceanport Creek, from junction with south branch to 1.6 100 Do. New York and Long Branch Railroad Bridge. Little Silver Creek, from junction with south branch 0.8 100 Do. to Seven Bridge Road. The river is navigable on the north branch to Red Bank; on the south branch to Branchport; on Claypit Creek to Locust Ave- nue; on Oceanport Creek to Oceanport Avenue.; and on Little Silver Creek to Seven Bridge Road. The work remaining to be done under the existing project con- sists of dredging the turning basin and anchorage in the vicinity of Red Bank, and the channels in Claypit, Oceanport, and Little Silver Creeks as authorized by the River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950. The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1950, was $759,048.40-$466,562.59 for new work and $256,174.78 for maintenance. In addition, the costs and expenditures from con- tributed funds were $36,311.03 for new work. The total expendi- tures were $753,832.24. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $98,000, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950.............................. $5,216.16 Maintenance: Dredging by contract (August-September 1950) to restore the channel from Sandy Hook Bay to vicinity of High- lands Bridge to project dimensions...................... 92,783.84 Total ............................................. $98,000.00 No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 293 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -r------ fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated . 456. 54 .-----.------------.-------------------------------------- '1$687, -------------- ------------------------------------------------- 1687,456.54 Cost ---... Expenditures....-------.-------------------------.--------------------------1687, 456. 54 Maintenance: Appropriated.... $790 $31, 072.99- ..... -...... $1, 990. 00 $98,000. 00 635, 564.67 Cost.--------.----- 790 29, 587.74 $1, 300. 82 2,174. 43 5, 216.16 542, 780. 83 Expenditures.... 787 27, 613. 58 3, 209. 44 2, 242,97 .......---------------... 537, 564. 67 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project........... $363,000 1Exclusive of $36,311.03 Contributed funds expended for new work. 42. SHARK RIVER, N. J. Location.-This is a small stream entering the Atlantic Ocean 20 miles south of Sandy Hook on the New Jersey coast. It is 40 miles by water south of the Battery, New York City. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts, Nos. 795 and 1215.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 18 feet deep at mean low water and 150 feet wide across the bar at the entrance to the inlet; thence 12 feet deep and generally 100 feet wide through main channel and south channel to the Route 35 bridge; thence 8 feet deep and 100 feet wide to the upper limit of the Bel- mar municipal boat basin, with additional depths and widths where necessary and practicable to produce satisfactory current velocities at bridges; and an anchorage 12 feet deep over about 7.3 acres east of Route 4-N bridge. The length of section included in the project is about 1.7 miles. Mean tidal range at the mouth is 4 feet; mean range of spring tides 4.8 feet; irregular fluctuations due to wind and barometric pressure vary from 2.6 feet below mean low water up to 8.4 feet above mean high water. The estimate of cost for newswork, revised in 1946, is $150,000. The estimate -of cost for annual maintenance, made in 1938, is $30,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945 (H. Doc. 102, 76th Cong., 1st sess.). For latest published map see project document. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with except that local in- terests are required to furnish suitable spoil-disposal areas for maintenance. Terminal facilities.-Two yacht basins are located on the south shore of the lower portion of Shark River. One is publicly owned and has a berthage of 2,600 feet. Several boat yards, boathouses, and landings for commercial and recreational craft are located in the lower portion of Shark River. Additional terminals adequate for prospective commerce are expected to be provided upon im- provement of the waterway. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Costs of $62,696.72 294 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY; 1i50 were reported during the fiscal year for maintenance dredging under contract for hire of plant completed June 21, 1949. The U. S. lighter Babcock was engaged in the removal of shoals to depths of 9 and 12 feet during July 1 to 28, 1949. During the fiscal year 2,828 cubic yards, place measurement, of material were removed at a cost of $22,265.80 for maintenance. The cost of a condition survey and work preliminary to dredg- ing was $1,605.45 for maintenance. Adjustments of minus $150,000 advanced funds and plus $150,- 000 regular funds were made in costs previously reported for new work. The total cost of work was $86,567.97 for maintenance. The total expenditure was $107,369.72. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work under the existing proj- ect was commenced June 1947 and completed October 1947. The controllng mean low water depth, when examined in April 1950, was 6 feet for a width varying from 30 to 100 feet across the bar at the entrance to the inlet; thence 8.5 feet for a width varying from 50 to 100 feet through Main Channel and South Channel to Route 35 bridge; thence 8 feet for a width of 100 feet to the head of the project. The controlling depth in the anchorage area was 12' feet below mean low water. The head of navigation is at the head of the.lagoon, a distance of about 3 miles toward the south end and 21/ miles to the north, both distances being mea- sured from the mouth. The total cost and expenditures of the existing project to June 30 1950, were $292,639.49-$150,000 for new work and $142,- 639.49 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary U. S. FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - ------- -- - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated------ .... --------------------------------------- $150, 000. 00 $150, 000. 00 Cost.... ..-- .....------------- -----.... .-------- ------- --- - 1150,000.00 150,000.00 Expenditures- .... .......------------....---------------------------- 1150, 000. 00 150, 000. 00 Maintenance: Appropriated - . $350 $37, 008. 02 - $20, 000. 00 85, 281. 47 142, 639. 49 Cost----------... -350 8. 02 $28, 869.53 26, 843. 97 86, 567. 97 142, 639. 49 Expenditures.... 350 8.02 28, 715.82 6, 195.93 107, 369. 72 142, 639. 49 1 Reimbursement of Advanced funds originally expended in prior fiscal years. RIVERS AND.HARBORS-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT" 295 Cost and financial summary. ADVANCED FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including --- -- - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: A dvanced .. ... . . . -- .. $150,000. 00 - - ... - - - - 1$150, 000 . Cost-............- ..... . 13,375.75 $136,624.25 ... .- - -150,000 ... . . Expenditures---.... ... 10, 284.63 139, 715.37 -. 2-150, 000 ... . Maintenance: Appropriated ----.---------- --------------------------------------------------- Cost.. Cost--------------------------------------- -------------- -------------- Expenditures . ----------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- 1 Refund of Advanced funds. 2 Reimbursed from Maintenance and Improivement of Existing River and Harbor funds. Consolidated cost and financial summary for Shark River, N. J. Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including . .- . ..- ]fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated and advanced ...---- .....--------- $150, 000. 00 --- -- $150, 000. 00 Cost _ ------------ .. .... 13,375.75 $136,624.25 --------------------------- 150,000.00 Expenditures---....- .....------------.10, 284.63 139, 715.37 -- 150, 000. 00 Maintenance: Appropriated .- $350 37, 008.02 _ ... $20, 000. 00 $85, 281.47 142, 639. 49 Cost---...----....-.-----.. 350 8. 02 28, 869.53 26, 843.97 86, 567. 97 142, 639.49 Expenditures .... 350 8. 02 28, 715.82 6,195.93 107, 369. 72 142, 839. 49 43. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS AND CONTINGENCIES (GENERAL) During the fiscal year hired labor work was performed in mak- ing .preliminary examinations, surveys and reviews authorized by Congress at a cost of $57,216.41. In addition, permits to execute work or erect structures in navigable waters were issued and the work done thereunder was; inspected; commercial statis- ,tics were collected and compiled; investigations were made in connection with application for modifications to anchorage: and bridge and navigation regulations; and miscellaneous inspections, surveys and estimates were made: all by hired labor at a cost of $129,829.34. Under the supervision of the Division Engineer, North Atlantic Division, dcommercial statistics were compiled by the Atlantic Regional Statistical Office at a cost of $109,088.83. The total:cost Was $296,134.58. The expenditures were $295,572.52, alld:rom regular funds. The unexpended balance at the end of the fiscal year amounting ..to :$36,528.55 together.:with an anticipated allotment of $28,200, a total of $304,728.55 will be applied as follows: 296 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Examinations and surveys: Accounts payable June 30, 1950.......................... $712.84 River and Harbor examinations and surveys .............. 38,599.32 Contingencies (general) : Accounts payable June 30, 1950........................... 2,528.49 Contingencies ............................................ 114,607.77 Regional statistics: Accounts payable June 30, 1950 .......................... 4,668.96 Compilation of statistics by Atlantic Regional Statistical Office ............................................. 143,611.17 Total for all work.................................. $304,728.55 The additional sum of $239,300 can be profitably expended dur- ing the fiscal year 1952 as follows: Examinations and surveys .................................... $19,300 Contingencies ............................................. 100,000 I Commercial statistics Atlantic Regional Statistical Office...... 120,000 I Total ............................................. $239,300 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ---- - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: A ppropriated .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . C ost........ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E xpenditures... . - -.. -. - - -. -. - - - - -. . - - - - -. -- - - - -. .. . . . . . Maintenance: Appropriated....-$148, 000. 00 $110, 775. 38 $232, 750. 00 $244, 500. 00 $306,310.00 $3, 827,136.95 Cost............-----------269, 017. 55 299, 923.07 214, 616. 67 243, 526. 84 296,134. 58 3, 798,518. 69 Expenditures - -.... 247, 071. 70 305, 885. 44 222, 630.27 252, 271.33 295, 572. 52 3,790,608.40 44. INACTIVE NAVIGATION PROJECTS Cost and expenditures For last to June 30, 1950 Estimated full report amount re- see Annual quired to Report for- complete New work Maintenance 1. Port Chester H arbor, N . Y .1 . . . . . _ 1948 $433, 470. 43 $140,147.04 $69,000 2. Larchmont Harbor, N. Y.............. 1916 76,064.85 211.42 (3) 3. New Rochelle Harbor, N. Y.1 ............ 1949 73, 213.67 22,030.38 (5) 4. Bronx River, N. Y.1 4 ____........_ 1947 51, 149, 946.09 365,544.06! 1,087,000 5. Manhasset Bay, N. y.4................. 1948 --- 7..o.-- 460.00 8117, 000 6. Glen Cove Creek, N. Y.1_................ 1949 729, 760.06 29,107.62 846, 000 7. 8. Glencove Harbor, N. Y.1 9............... Northport Harbor, N. Y.1 ............. 1911 1949 72, 000.00 ....--..-.---- (10) 1237,000 9. Port Jefferson Harbor, N. Y.14 ......... 1948 171,426.71 10, 625.44 (1o) 10. Greenport Harbor, N. Y.1_ _ _....... 1949 74, 680. 83 18, 464.41 (3) 11. Peconic River, N. Y.1__ __ _....... 1949 25, 000.00 107, 564.25 (3) 12. Sag Harbor, N. Y..................... 1949 121, 805.39 1, 266. 14 (3) 13. Orowoc Creek, N. Y.4.................... 1949 ------- ..-- - 1337,100 14. Sumpawanus (Babylon Creek) Inlet, 1895 7,000.00 (10) N. Y.1' 9 15. Jones Inlet, N. Y.4 11 ....-............. 1949 2,560.00 141,210, 000 16.: Sheepshead Bay, N. Y.l........... 1948 S-33,827.59" 3, 762. 81 (3) 17. Coney Island Channel, N. Y ........... 1949 111,371.21 218,741.64 (3) 18. Coney Island Creek, N. Y.4............. 1948 69, 488.84 919.91: 171, 000 19. Wallabout Channel, N. Y.1 +___... 1948 18,173.69 35, 295. 24 (a) 20. Irvington Harbor, N. Y.4................ 1948 --.---.------- 360.09 51,000 21. Tarrytown Harbor, N. Y.1_............... 1949 69,836.48 57,254.59 (3) 22. Peekskill Harbor, N. Y.1_. 1949 19, 400.00 59,158.25 (3) 23. Saugerties Harbor, N. Y.'................ 1949 81, 904.91 86,294.28 (3) 24. Gordons Landing, Lake Champlain, 1892 34, 750.00 --..-.-.--.-- (a) Vt.' RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 297 44. INACTIVE NAVIGATION PROJECTS---Continued Cost and expenditures For last to June 30, 1950 Estimated full report, amount re- see Annual quired to Report for- complete New work Maintenance 25. Channel between North and South Hero Islands, Lake Champlain, Vt.1 9. 1909 31, 000. 00 ----. () 26. St. Albans Harbor, Lake Champlain, 1917 3,125.45 384. 55 (3) Vt.1 9. 27. Swanton Harbor, Vt.- - _ _-. _.. 1888 70, 500.00 .(10) 28. Rouses Point, Lake Champlain, Vt.1 __ 1895 98,467.55 ..... .. () 29. Great Chazy River, N. Y.1 9-...--------- 1895 18,000.00 (--- 30. Port Henry Harbor, N. Y.1'.---------------1931 1669,406. 46 1, 252.75 (1o) 31. Ticonderoga River, N. Y.1 9 -- 1895 16,500.00 (1o) 32. Elizabeth River, N. J.4...---------- ---- 1948 60, 481.15 59, 391.21 157,000 33. Rahway River, N. J.4 --------------------- 1949 37,000. 00 306. 87 138,000 34. Lemon Creek, Staten Island, N. Y..... 1937 166,621.00 161, 621.00 (10o) 35. Washington Canal and South River, 1949 1748,891.82 123, 506.08 (3) N. J.. 36. Cheesequake Creek, N. J.............--------------- 1949 40, 000.00 26,151.73 (10o) 37. 38. Keyport Harbor, N. J.1 _ Matawan Creek, N. J.1. ------- 1949 1934 40, 475.00 21,000.00 174, 755.33 73,964.09 (3) (10) 39. Waycake Creek, N. J.4. 1_----------------1949 ---- --- -.----- 85,000 40. Sandy Hook Bay, N. J.1 .............. 1943 1508,936.40----_----------- (3) 1Improvement adequate for commerce. SIn addition $5,500 to be contributed by local interests. 3 Completed. 4 Awaiting local cooperation. 6 Exclusive of $10,000 expended from contributed funds. 0 In addition $50,000 to be contributed by local interests. 7 Exclusive of $29,774.11 expended from contributed funds. 0 In addition $46,000 to be contributed by local interests. 9 No commerce reported. Determination impractical due to long inactive status. o10 Project rejustiflcation necessary prior to continuance of work. 11No funds available. 12In addition $15,C00 to be contributed by local interests. 13In addition $15,200 to be contributed by local interests. 14 In addition $1, 210, 000 to be contributed by local interests. 15 Exclusive of $10,000 expended from contributed funds. 16 These amounts also included in report for New York and New Jersey channels. No work has been done on the existing project for Lemon Creek. 17Exclusive of $364.73 expended from contributed funds. s18Exclusive of $53,790.03 expended from contributed funds. 45. PLANT ALLOTMENT, NEW YORK, N. Y., N. Y. DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated...---.------.----.--.............. C ostt ........... ........... ..... ................ ................ ................ ..... ........... Cost. Expenditures. ... . .. .. .. . ... . . .. .. . Maintenance: Appropriated....----------...........--- $103, 272. 52 -$171, 689.02 $225,000.00 -$20, 000.00 $4,980, 704.51 Cost,-------........ --.--------------------------- --... Expenditures.... $242, 275.44 -335,935.01 -- 381, 796. 18 247, 799.49 -86,048. 40 4,404,955.00 298 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Status of all ivestigationsfor navigationcalled for by River and Harbor acts and committee resolutions Date trans- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document Recom- Congress No. mendation - I-------~---------L I -------- I------~--~ Astoria, Steinway Creek, N. Y.__ River and Harbor Act, Mar. 2, 1945. Blossom Cove, N. J., Shrews- Rivers and Harbors Com- July 26, 1949 H. 285, Feaiable bury River, N. J. mittee resolution, Feb. 81st Cong., 1, 1946. 1st sess. Bronx River, N. Y......... River and Harbor Act, ............. Mar. 2, 1945. Champlain Canal, N. Y., with view to improvement without taking title to said canal and its appurtenances. Compton Creek and Shoal Har- River and Harbor Act, -------------- bor, N. J. July 24, 1946. Delaware Bay above Cape May House Public Works -------------- to Shrewsbury River-for ex- Committee resolution, tension of New Jersey Intra Apr. 22, 1947. coastal Waterway from Manas- quan Inlet to Shrewsbury Riv- er and an alternate connection to Delaware Bay. Delaware River-New York Bay Rivers and Harbors Com- Section -of Intracoastal Water- mittee resolution, June way, water supply. 25, 1943. Dosoris Creek, N. Y. (Long Is- River and Harbor Act, --------------- land). June 30, 1948. East Basin of Mamaroneck Har- River and Harbor Act, -------------- bor, N. Y. July 24, 1946. East River and Flushing Bay Rivers and Harbors Com- --------------- and Creek, N. Y., seaplane mittee resolution, Jan. channels and anchorage basins 19, 1940. in vicinity of North Beach Airport. East River and Hell Gate, N. Y. Rivers and Harbors Com- between South Brother and mittee resolution, Apr. Berrian Islands. 17, 1940. Endikill Creek, N. Y., at mouth River and Harbor Act, of, construction of small-boat Mar. 2, 1945. anchorage basin, Hudson River. Flushing Bay and Creek and Rivers and Harbors Com- East River, N. Y., seaplane mittee resolution, Jan. channels and anchorage basins 19, 1940. in vicinity of North Beach Airport. Gardiners Bay, N. Y. (Long Is- River and Harbor Act, May 17, Unfavorable. land). July 24, 1946. 1950. Gowanus Canal, Brooklyn, N. Y. River and Harbor Act, May 17, 1950. Gowanus Creek Channel, N. Y. Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee resolution, Mar. 19, 1946. Great Lakes-Atlantic Tidewaters Rivers and Harbors Com- Deep Waterway. mittee resolution,Mar. 7, 1928. Hackensack River, N. J......._. River and Harbor Act, Mar. 2, 1945. Hashamomuck Creek, L. I. Rivers and Harbors Com- N.Y. mittee resolution, Dec. 2, 1946. Hell Gate, N. Y., on East River, Rivers and Harbors Com- between South Brother and mittee resolution, Apr. Berrian Islands. 17, 1940. Hudson River, N. Y., from Al- River and Harbor Act, bany to New York City. Mar. 2, 1945. Hudson River, at or near North ...do....... . ..... . .. Germantown, Columbia Coun- ty, N. Y. Hudson River, N. Y., deep-water Rivers and Harbors Com- channel between Hudson and mittee resolution, Mar. Troy. 21, 1945. Hudson River at mouth of Endi- River and Harbor Act, kill Creek, N. Y., construction Mar. 2, 1945. of small-boat anchorage basin. Hudson and Mohawk Rivers, River and Harbor Act, N. Y., with view to elimination July 24, 1946. of water chestnut. Long Island, Dosoris Creek, N. Y. River and Harbor Act, I _...I. June 30, 1948. I RIVERS. AND HARBORS-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 299 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by.River and Harbor acts and committe resolutions---continued Date trans- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document Recom- Congress No. mendation Long Island, Gardiners Bay, River and Harbor Act, May 17, Unfavorable. N.Y. July 24, 1946. 1950. Long Island, Hashamomuck Rivers and Harbors Com- Creek, N. Y. mittee resolution, Dec. 2, 1946. Long Island,: Manhasset Bay, Rivers and Harbors Com- N.Y. mittee resolution, Dec. 30, 1938. D o ...... . . . . . . --- Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee resolution, Mar. 25, 1938. Long Island, Milburn Creek, River and Harbor Act, Swift Creek and adjacent bays July 24, 1946. and channels, N. Y. Long Island, Moriches Inlet, River and Harbor Act, N.Y. Mar. 2, 1945. Long Island, Nissequogue River, - do --------------- N.Y. Long Island, St. James Harbor, - do ... . . . . . . . . N.Y. Long Island, Shinnecock Inlet, River and Harbor Act, N.Y. Mar. 2, 1945. Long Island, Smithtown, N. Y. - - do...------------ Long Island, southern coast from -do .-------------- New York City line to Mon- tauk Point, N. Y. for protec- tion and improvement of the beaches along coast. Mamaroneck Harbor, N. Y., River and Harbor Act, East Basin of., July 24, 1946. Manasquan Inlet to Shrewsbury Rivers and Harbors Com- River Section of the New Jer- mittee resolution,Mar. sey Intracoastal Waterway. 23,1943. Manasquan Inlet to Shrewsbury House Public Works River Section of the New Jer- Committee resolution, sey Intracoastal Waterway. Apr. 22, 1947. Manhasset Bay, N. Y. (Long Rivers and Harbors Com- Island). mittee resolution, Dec. 30, 1938. Manhasset Bay, N. Y. (Long Rivers and Harbors Com- Island). mittee resolution,Mar. 25, 1938. Matawan Creek, N. J.....----. Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee resolution, Jan. 24, 1936. Matawan Creek, N. J....... --- Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee resolution, Jan. 26, 1940. Milburn Creek, Swift Creek and River and Harbor Act, adjacent bays and channels, July 24, 1946. N. Y. (Long Island). Mohawk River, N. Y..... River and Harbor Act, Mar. 2, 1945. Mohawk and Hudson Rivers, River and Harbor Act, N. Y., with view to elimina- July 24, 1946. tion of water chestnut. Moriches Inlet, N. Y. (Long River and Harbor Act, Island). Mar. 2, 1945. New Creek, Staten Island, N. Y. River and Harbor Act, May 17, 1950. New Jersey Coast, from Sandy River and Harbor Act, Hook to Cape May, improve- Mar. 2, 1945. ment and protection of the beaches along said coast. New Jersey Intracoastal Water- Rivers and Harbors Com- way in the vicinity of Shrews- mittee resolution, Nov. bury River, N. J. 11, 1943. New Jersey Intracoastal Water- Rivers and Harbors Com- way, Manasquan Inlet to mittee resolution,Mar. Shrewsbury River, N. J. 23, 1943. New Jersey Intracoastal Water- House Public Works way from Shrewsbury River Committee resolution, to Delaware Bay above Cape Apr. 22. 1947. May for extension of Water- way from Manasquan Inlet to Shrewsbury River and an al- ternate connection to Delaware Bay. 300 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Status of all investigations for navigationcalled for by River and Harbor acts and committe resolutions-continued Date trans- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document Recom- Congress No. mendation New York Bay-Delaware River Rivers and Harbors Com- Section of Intracoastal Water- mittee resolution, June way, water supply. 25, 1943. New York Harbor, Entrance Senate Public Works Channels and anchorage area, Committee resolution, -------------- -------------- with particular reference to June 9, 1948. South Channel. Nissequogue River, N. Y. (Long River and Harbor Act, . . . . - - - - . Island). Mar. 2, 1945. North Beach Airport, East River, Rivers and Harbors Com-. and Flushing Bay and Creek, mittee resolution, Jan. ..- .... . - N.Y. 19, 1940. Port Chester Harbor, N. Y....... Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee resolution, Nov. 30, 1945. Raritan River, N. J........... Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee resolution,Nov. _-- - -- - - 13, 1945. Rondout Harbor, N. Y........ River and Harbor Act, Shark River Inlet, N. J....... July 24, 1946. House Public Works .- - - -- - - Committee resolution, June 27, 1950. St. James Harbor, N. Y. (Long River and Harbor Act, Island). Shinnecock Inlet, Long Island, Mar. 2, 1945. -. do...... . . . . . . July 26, 1949 N.Y. Shoal Harbor and Compton River and Harbor Act, Creek, N. J. July 24, 1946. Shrewsbury River, N.J. entrance House Public Works -- do........ channel across Sandy Hook Pen- Committee resolution, insula. June 2, 1949. do........ -- Shrewsbury River, N. J., to im- Rivers and Harbors Com- H. 285, Unfavorable. prove north branch of Blossom mittee resolution, Feb. 81st Cong., Cove. 1, 1946. 1st sess. Shrewsbury River --...do.... - do---------------.....................- Favorable. (North Branch) N. J. Shrewsbury River Rivers and Harbors Com- ..- do........ Favorable. (South Branch) N. J. mittee resolution,Mar. 5, 1946. Shrewsbury River, N. J., north House Public Works branch above Red Bank. Committee resolution, Apr. 21, 1950. Shrewsbury River to Manasquan Rivers and Harbors Com- Inlet section of the New Jersey mittee resolution, Mar. Intracoastal Waterway. 23, 1943. Shrewsbury River, N. J., in the Rivers and Harbors Com- vicinity of, New Jersey Intra- mittee resolution, Nov. coastal Waterway. 11, 1943. Shrewsbury River to Delaware House Public Works Bay above Cape May-for ex- Committee resolution, tension of New Jersey Intra- Apr. 22, 1947. coastal Waterway from Man- asquan Inlet to Shrewsbury River and an alternate connec- tion to Delaware Bay. Smithtown, Long Island, N. Y.. River and Harbor Act, Mar. 2, 1945. Southern coast of Long Island River and Harbor Act, from New York City line to Mar. 2, 1945. Montauk Point, N. Y., for pro- tection and improvement of beaches along coast. Staten Island, New Creek, N. Y. House Public Works Committee resolution, May, 17, 1950. Steinway Creek, Astoria, N. Y. . River and Harbor Act, Mar. 2, 1945. Swift Creek, Milburn Creek, River and Harbor Act, and adjacent bays and chan- July 24, 1946. nels, N. Y. (Long Island). Westchester Creek, N. Y......... River and Harbor Act, Mar. 2, 1945. I-- - - I- -- -- I^ - FLOOD CONTROL-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 8'301 46. WATERBURY RESERVOIR, WINOOSKI RIVER BASIN, VT. Location.-The Winooski River rises in the northeastern part of Vermont and flows westerly about 90 miles into Lake Cham- plain, about 4 miles north of Burlington, Vt. It lies wholly within the State and has a drainage area of about 1,080 square miles. The Waterbury Reservoir with a drainage area of 109 square miles is located on the Waterbury River, which enters the Winoo- ski River 42 miles above the mouth, about 2 miles below Water- bury, Vt. (See U. S. Geological survey map covering Camels Hump, Vt., quadrange.) Existing project.-The existing dam is of rolled earth-fill type 1,800 feet long at its crest rising 155 feet above the stream bed, and providing a total storage capacity to 64,700 acre-feet, of which 27,900 acre-feet are reserved for flood-control. This project provides for modification of the Waterbury Dam so as to accom- modate safely the maximum probable flood. The work consists of increasing the height of the dam 3 feet to elevation 633 feet mean sea level, the installation of one extra 35-foot tainter gate, thus providing a total of three gates and reducing the length of fixed crest spillway by 38 feet, the installation of a gasoline-engine generator for the emergency operation of the gates in case of power failure, riprapping new embankment, restoring road sur- face and guard rails, extending the existing bridge over the new tainter gate section, and performing such incidental work as may be required. Construction of the Waterbury Reservoir was com- pleted in 1938 under authority granted by the Director, Emergen- cy Conservation Work on June 2, 1933. The work was performed by the Civilian Conservation Corps under the supervision of the Chief of Engineers, United States Army. The estimated Federal cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $650,000, exclusive of amount expended on previous project. The existing project was adopted by the Flood Control Act of December 22, 1944. (See H. Doc. 629, 78th Cong., 2d sess.) The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-The Flood Control Act of December 22, 1944 authorized the project subject to the condition that the State of Vermont give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that it will: (a) Provide, without cost to the United States, all lands, ease- ments, and rights-of-way necessary for the construction. (b) Hold and save the United States free from claims for dam- ages due to the construction works and due to inundation of the reservoir areas between the present and proposed maximum flow lines. (c) Continue to maintain and operate the works after comple- tion in acordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Army. In letter dated September 2, 1947, the Governor of the State of Vermont gave assurances that the State of Vermont would comply with all conditions of local cooperation. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The cost for prep- 939127--51-vol. 1---20 802 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 aration of preliminary plans was $10.11 for new work. The ex- penditures were $55.21. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Preliminary plans have been completed. Preparation of contract plans and specifications was 3 percent complete. Completion of contract plans and specifica- tions and construction of project works remain to be done. The total cost and expenditures of the existing project to June 30, 1950, were $9,253.37 for new work. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, _s_ _. . _i......... i ncluding fiscal years 1946 1947 ' 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1916 New work; _ Appropriated _... $10,000. 00 -... - -. --.. -... . ... . $9,300. 00 Cost-..... .. . 6,268.98 $791.94 $610.11 $947.08 $10. 11 9,253.37 Expenditures .. 6, 840. 39 749.65 644.40 909. 99 55. 21 9, 253.37 Maintenance: Appropriated -----------------.---------------------------- ------------------------- Cost.... . ..---------- ----- ------------------------- -- - ---- ------- Expenditures... ------ .--.--.-... . . . . . . . . . ..-------------------------- Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ............ $640,700 47. WATERBURY, WINOOSKI RIVER BASIN VT. Location.-The Winooski River, with a drainage area of 1,080 square miles, rises in the northeastern part of Vermont, flows gen- erally west for a distance of about 90 miles and enters Lake Cham- plain about 4 miles north of Burlington, Vt. The city of Water- bury is located about 44 miles above the mouth of the river;''at which point the drainage area of the Winooski River is 735 square miles. (See U. S. Geological survey map covering Camels Hump, Vt., quadrangle.) Existing project.-This project provides for the construction of earth levees and concrete walls on the north bank of :Winooski River at Waterbury, channel clearing between Bolton Gorge and Waterbury, removal of Bolton Gorge Dam and enlargement of Bolton Gorge. The aggregate length of the levees and flood walls is about 9,300 feet, of which 7,800 feet are earth embankment and 1,500 feet are concrete wall. The installation of a pumping plant, raising of a bridge, and the construction of two stop-logs and one flood-gate structure are included in the project. The estimated Federal cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $2,750,000, exclusive of land and other work to be provided by local interests at an estimated cost of $190,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941. (See H. Doc. 656, 76th Cong., 3d sess., which contains the latest published map.) Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. These re- quirements have not been fulfilled. FLOOD CONTROL-NEW YORK, N :Y., DISTRICT 808 Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.--No work has been done on this project and there has been no cost or expenditure. Proposed operations.-Nowork is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. 48. WRI:GHTSVILLE RESERVOIR, WINOOSKI RIVER BASIN, VT. Location.-The Winooski River rises in the northeastern part of Vermont and flows westerly about 90 miles into Lake Cham- plain, about 4 miles north of Burlington, Vt. It lies wholly within the State and has a drainage area of about 1,080 square miles. The Wrightsville Reservoir with a drainage area of 68 square miles is.located on the North Branch which enters the Winooski Rivei 56 miles above the mouth at Montpelier, Vt. (See U. S. Geological survey map covering Montpelier, Vt., quadrangle.) Existing project.-The existing dam is of rolled earth-fill, 1,250 feet long with a maximum height of 95 feet, and providing a total storage capacity of 20,300 acre-feet, all of which is reserved for flood control. This project provides for modification of the Wrightsville Dam so as to accommodate safely the maximum prob- able flood. The work consists of increasing the height of the dam 20 feet to elevation of 715 feet mean sea level, thereby increasing the length about 275 feet, replacing existing spillway weir by a new concrete ogee spillway of larger section, replacing existing rock fill spillway wall with a new concrete wall, widening existing rock spillway discharge channel, altering roadway, and perform- ing such incidental work as may be required. Construction of the Wrightsville Dam was completed in 1935 under authority granted 1 by. the Director, Emergency Conservation Work, on June 2, 1933. The work was performed by the Civilian Conservation Corps under the supervision of the Chief of Engineers, United States Army. The estimated Federal cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $2,120,000, exclusive of amount expended on previous project. The estimated non-Federal cost of land and other work to be provided by local interests is $2,000. The existing project was adopted by the Flood Control Act of December 22, 1944. (See H. Doc. 629, 78th Cong., 2d sess., which contains the latest published map.) Local cooperation. The Flood Control Act of December 22, 1944 authorized the project subject to the condition that the State ofVermont give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that it will: (a) Provide, without cost to the United States, all lands, ease- ments, and rights-of-way necessary for the construction. (b) Hold and save the United States free from claims for dam- ages due to the construction works and due to inundation of the reservoir areas between the present and proposed maximum flow lines. (c) Continue to maintain and operate the works after comple- tion in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Army. 304 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 In letter dated September 2, 1947, the Governor of the State of Vermont gave assurance that the State of Vermont would comply with all conditions of local cooperation. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The cost for prep- aration of preliminary plans was $387.09 for new work. The expenditures were $394.86. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Preliminary plans have been completed. Preparation of contract plans and specifications and construction of project works remain to be done. The total cost and expenditures of the existing project to June 30, 1950, were $44,640.00 for new work. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1951. The sum of $37,000 is needed to be appropriated during the fiscal year 1952 for completion of contract plans and specifications. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- --. -- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated _.-...... ........ $20,000.00 .............. .... ..... $44, 640 Cost... $18,155.99 ..----------- $8,408.80 15, 421.31 $1,521.76 $387.09 44.640 Expenditures.... --- 18,847.28 6,337. 54 16, 940. 92 2,065.64 394. 86 44, 640 Maintenance: A ppropriated -.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . C ost:...- . . .- - . . . - -. . . .- - . . . . - -. . . . . - -. . . . . .. . . . Expenditures.... . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project........ $2,075,400 49. EAST BARRE RESERVOIR, WINOOSKI RIVER BASIN, VT. Location.-The Winooski River rises in the northeastern part of Vermont and flows westerly for a distance of 90 miles to Lake Champlain, which it enters about 4 miles north of Burlington, Vt. It lies wholly within the State and has a drainage area of about 1,080 square miles. The East Barre Reservoir with a drainage area of 38.7 square miles is located on the Jail Branch, which enters the Winooski River 58.5 miles above the mouth. (See U. S. Geological Survey map covering Corinth, Vt., quadrangle.)- Existing project.-The existing dam is of rolled earth-fill, 1,040 feet long with a maximum height of 55 feet, and providing a total storage capacity of 12,050 acre-feet, all of which is reserved for flood control. This project provides for modification of the East Barre Dam so as to accommodate safely the maximum probable flood. The work consists of increasing the height of the dam 10 feet to elevation of 1,185 mean sea level, thereby increasing the length 420 feet, constructing a new concrete spillway with in- creased discharge capacity, relocating the outlet channel, altering roadways and performing such incidental work as may be re- quired. Construction of the east Barre Dam was completed in 1935 under authority granted by the Director, Emergency Con- FLOOD CONTROL--NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 305 servation Work on June 2, 1933. The work was performed by the Civilian Conservation Corps under the supervision of the Chief of Engineers, United States Army. The estimated Federal cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $3,088,000 exclusive of amount expended on previous projects. The estimated non-Federal cost of land and other work to be pro- vided by local interests is $83,300. The existing project was adopted by the Flood Control Act of December 22, 1944.( See H. Doc. 629, 78th Cong., 2d sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-The Flood Control Act of December 22, 1944, authorized the project subject to the condition that the State of Vermont give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that it will: (a) Provide, without cost to the United States, all lands, ease- ments and rights-of-way necessary for the construction. (b) Hold and save the United States free from claims for dam- ages due to the construction works and due to inundation of the reservoir areas between the present and proposed maximum flow lines. (c) Continue to maintain and operate the works after comple- tion in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Army. In letter dated September 2, 1947, the Governor of the State of Vermont gave assurances that the State of Vermont would comply with all conditions of local cooperation. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The cost for prep- aration of preliminary plans was $903.83 for new work. The expenditures were $2,456.64. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Preliminary plans have been completed. Preparation of contract plans and specifications was 90 percent completed. Completion of plans and specifications and construction of project works remain to be done. The total cost and expenditures of the existing project to June 30, 1950, were $82,Q05.55 for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $9,994.45, will be applied to comple- tion of plans and specifications in fiscal year 1951. No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. :306 REPORT OF CHIEF OF- ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY:-19 50 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - 1- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated .... ........ 000. 00 $52, .. . - $92, 000. 00 Cost,. -- - $27, 274. 82 $12, 649. 20 16, 222. 42 $24, 879.30 $903.83 82,005. 55 Expenditures ...- - 26, 662. 28 13, 283.96 16, 045. 29 " 23, 503. 62 2, 456.64 82, 005. 55 Maintenance: Apropriated.......-------- Cost... . . . . -- --- -- ------------------------------------------ Expenditures----....----------........... Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950................ , .. $9,994.45 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project...... ........... 2,996,000.00 50. RUTLAND, OTTER CREEK, VT. Location.-Otter Creek rises in the Green Mountains at 1Dorset, Vt., flows generally north about 107 miles and enters Lake ham- plain 19 miles south of Burlington, Vt. It has a drainage area of 936 square miles. The city of Rutland is located about 72 miles above the river's mouth at the junction of East Creek and the main stream. (See U. S. Geological Survey map .coveringRutland, Vt., quadrangle.) Existing project.-This project provides for chaninel improve- ment and construction of earth levees and concrete flood walls along East Creek in the vicinity of Rutland. The channel improve- ment extends for a distance of 5,640 feet. The aggregate length of the levees and walls is 8,455 feet, of which 7,020 feet are earth embankment and 1,435 feet are concrete flood walls. Other work appurtenant to the project involves cornsttuction of two pumping stations, reconstruction of four bridges, demolition of several structures, relocation of roads and utilities, and construction of an interceptor sewer with appurtenanfices.: The estimated Federal cost for new work, revised in 1949, is $3,7000,000, exclusive of lands, relocations, bridge reconstruction, sewer construction, and other work to be provided by loal inter- ests at an estimated cost of ~580,0 0. - The existing project was authiz6d by;the 'Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936, and modified by the Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941. (See S. Doc. 171, 76th Cong., 3d sess., which contains the latest published map.) Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. The Mayor, city of Rutland, was requested to furnish formal assurances of local cooperation on 28 February 1950, and executed an agreement assuring full participation in the project on 29 June 1950. The assurances were approved on 29 June 1950. Although funds for local cooperation are dependent upon approval of a bond issue, it is expected that these funds will be forthcoming. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The cost for revi- sion of detailed plans was $200.24 for new work. The total ex- penditures were $3,568.15. FLOOD CONTROL--NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 807 Condition at end of fiscal year.-Detailed plans were revised in the light of the severe storms of 1947 and 1948. Preparation of contract plans and specifications and construction of protective works remain to be done. The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1950, was $78,700.24 for new work. The total expenditures were $78,513.89. SPropaed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $74,986.11, will be applied as follows; Accounits payable, June 30, 1950................................. $186.35 New work: Preparation of contract plans and specifications ... 74,799.76 Total for all work................................74,986.11 No: Work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary , Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, .... including -4 -fiscal years S 946 1947 1948 ..1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: '.Appi Cost opriated_. __ "' 9 $4, 900 03 .- _ $5, 675. 58 _ -$27,000.00 4, 706. 97 $15,000.00 27, 617. 45 $75,000.00 200. 24 $153, 500. 00 78, 700. 24 Expenditures _ _ 7, 010.86 2, 597. 48 6, 723.43 25, 124. 83 3, 568.15 78, 513.89 Maintenance: Appropriated ..-------------------- Cost. •..........-- ------. :..... .,-_--------- ----- === ----- ---------- =...........- ===========-- :-- -- ------ Expenditures.... Other new workdata:' Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950..................... $74,799.76 EFstimted additirial amount needed to be appropriated , for completion of existing project. .... ............... 3,546,500.00 - 51.'HOOSICK FALLES, HOOSIC RIVER BASIN, N. Y. Lopation.-The Hoosic River rises in northwestern Massachu- setts, flows generally north and northwest, crossing the southwest corner of Verpont. to the vicinity of Eagle Bridge, N. Y., where it turns west and joins the Hudson River about 16 miles above Troy, N. Y. It is 66 miles long and has a drainage area of 713 square miles. Hoosick Falls, N. Y., is situated on the Hoosic River about 26 miles above the mouth. (See U. S. Geological Survey map cov- ering Hoosick, N. Y.-Vt. quadrangle.) Existing'project.-This provides for channel widening for ,300 feet, for removal f White Dam and channel excavation for 700 -feet, and for construction of earth levees and concrete walls on both banks of the river. The principal structures involved are einforced-concrete flood walls approximately 900 feet in length on the right bank and 700 feet in length on the left bank, an earth levee approximately 2,400 feet in length along the right bank, an emergency outlet section in the right bank flood wall, relocation of Woods Brook in a concrete flume and interior drain- age structures. The estimated Federal cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $1,100,000, exclusive of land and other work to be provided by 308 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 local interests at an estimated cost of $128,400. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936, and modified by the Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941. (See H. Doc. 182, 76th Cong., 1st sess., which contains the latest published map.) Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. In addition to the usual requirements for local cooperation as provided by law, local interests are required to give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that they will insure against future en- croachments upon the flood channels to be provided by the im- provements, and assume the cost of relocation of a sanitary sewer. The Superintendent of Public Works, State of New York, who is duly authorized to carry out the State's participation in the project, was requested to furnish assurances on March 6, 1945, and executed an agreement assuring State cooperation on March 12, 1945. The assurances were approved on April 23, 1945. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Contract plans and specifications were revised in the light of the severe storm of 1948. A continuing construction contract was awarded for the entire project. An agreement with the Boston and Maine Railroad was entered into for railroad bridge construction. Work under the contract was commenced in May 1950 and work performed included drilling and blasting of rock for channel excavation and stripping, driving steel sheeting and excavating in preparation for placing the levee embankment. The cost for revision of con- tract plans and specifications, and the initiation of construction was $39,942.67 for new work. The total expenditures were $36,- 718.17. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 7 percent completed. Completion of construction of the protective works remains to be done. The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1950 was $78,007.68 for new work. The total expendi- tures were $74,421.36. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $319,578.64, plus an anticipated allotment in fiscal year 1951 of $500,000, a total of $819,578.64, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950.............................. $3,586.32 New work: Complete by Sept. 11, 1951, under a continuing contract in force, the removal of White Dam, channel excavation and widening and construction of levees and flood walls. Amount to be expended during fiscal year .............. .787,992.32 Complete by Aug. 29, 1951, under existing contract the re- construction of railroad bridge superstructures .......... 28,000.00 Total for all work...............................819,578.64 The additional sum of $206,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing the fiscal year 1952 to complete the entire project. These funds will be applied towards the completion of the continuing contract for the removal of White Dam, channel excavation and widening and construction of levees and flood walls. FLOOD CONTROL-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 309 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated....------------------------------------- $8,000.00 $350,000.00 $394, 000. 00 Cost.-----..._ ....----- $20. 71 ..------------------------- 2,065.01 39, 942.67 78, 007. 68 Expenditures _..- 29. 69- ............... ....... 1,703.19 36, 718.17 74, 421.36 Maintenance: Appropriated......................... .. .. . . .......... ............... Cost- -. . - -.. - -.. . - -..... - -... . - -.... .... .. .. Expenditures.......... ....... ......... .... ..... .. ... ....................... Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950...................... $31,793.85 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951........ 500,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951......... 531,793.85 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project........................ 206,000.00 52. NORTH ADAMS, HOOSIC RIVER BASIN, MASS. Location.-The Hoosic River rises in northwestern Massachu- setts, flows generally north and northwest, crossing the southwest corner of Vermont to the vicinity of Eagle Bridge, N. Y., where it turns west and joins the Hudson River about 16 miles above Troy, N. Y. It is 66 miles long and has a drainage area of 713 square miles. North Adams, Mass., is situated on the Hoosic River about 14 miles below the source of the river. (See U. S. Geological Survey map covering Greylock, Mass.-Vt., quadrangle.) Existing project.-This project provides for local channel im- provement which would extend through the entire city for a dis- tance of 9,100 feet along the north branch, 8,100 feet along the south branch, and 12,100 feet along the main stream downstream from the junction°and including Braytonville. On the the north branch the improvements would consist of a debris basin above the Eclipse Dam; closure walls at the proposed new Hoosac Cot- ton Mill Dam and a rectangular paved concrete chute. On the south branch, the improvements would consist of a closure levee with a check dam and stilling basin; raising of the Boston & Albany Railroad track; a new trapezoidal earth channel with levee; an improved trapezoidal and rectangular earth channel with levee and walls; a rectangular paved concrete flume to the new Johnson Dam; and a rectangular paved concrete chute. At the junction, the improvements would consist of a rectangular con- crete chute to a drop structure and stilling basin below Brown Street; closure levees; and rock-paved and improved earth chan- nels. At Braytonville the improvements would consist of a rock- paved trapezoidal channel; a levee; an improved trapezoidal chan- nel with levee; and a new dam and stilling basin with closure levee. Other work appurtenant to the project would involve-bridge reconstruction and approaches; street and utility relocations; in- terior drainage; and miscellaneous alteration, construction, and demolition works. 810 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U., S. ARMY, 1950 The estimated Federal cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $13,170,000 exclusive of land and other work to be provided by local interests at an estimated cost of $1,620,000. .The existing project was 'authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936, and modified by the Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941. (See H. Doc. 182, 76th Cong., 1st sess., which contains the latest published map.) Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. In addition to the usual requirements for local cooperation as provided by law, local interests are required to give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that they will insure against future en- croachments upon the flood channels to be provided by the im- provements. General assurances of local cooperation in the entire project were executed by the Mayor of North Adams on December 15, 1949. The assurances were approved on March 3, 1950. Lands, easements, and rights-of-way for initiation of work were acquired by local interests on March 9, 1950. The sum of $54,000 was con- tributed by local interests on June 9, 1950, for local utility reloca- tion to be accomplished under the initial Federal contract. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Contract plans and specifications for the initial unit of construction in the Junction reach were completed, and a contract was awarded. The work under this contract provides for channel excavation, channel paving, construction of a drop structure and stilling basin, and concrete walls in the Junction reach. Model studies made sub- sequent to preparation of the plans and specifications indicated the advisability of the revision of the contract. Revision of con- tract plans and specifications and renegotiation of the contract on the basis of the model study results were initiated. No work on Federal construction has been performed but the contractor initi- ated work on relocation of water lines and utilities for local interests. The cost of contract plans and specifications and model studies was $74,415.25 for new work. The total expenditures were $66,353.45. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Contract plans and specifica- tions for the first unit of the project have been completed. Re- vision of the contract plans and specifications for the first unit of construction based on results of model studies were 80 percent completed. No federal construction work was performed. Reloca- tion of utilities for local interests was 10 percent completed. Preparation of plans and specifications, and model studies, for the remainder of the project, and the construction of protective works remain to be done. The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1950, was $156,000.69 for new work. The total expen- ditures were $147,849.42. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $535,150.58 together with $54,000 contributed funds, plus the anticipated allotment of $350,000 for fiscal year 1951, a total of $939,150.58 will be applied as follows: FLOODICONTROL-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 311 Accounts payable June 30, 1950.............................. $258,151.27 New work: Plans and specifications and model studies........... 94,999.31 Complete by Nov. 1, 1951 the first unit of project under existing contract .................................... 532,000.00 Complete by June 30, 1951, relocation of utilities for local interests under existing contract ....................... 54,000.00 Total of all work................................ 939,150.58 The additional sum of $900,000 can be profitably expended for the following scheduled work during fiscal year 1952: New work: Preparation of plans and specifications for second unit of con- struction ............................................ $170,000 Initiation, under a continuing contract, of the second unit of.. construction for channel excavation and concrete chute for 500 feet upstream of existing contract, for 900 feet on the South Branch; and for 3,600 feet on the North Branch. Amount to be expended during fiscal year ............... 730,000 Total of all work................................. 900,000 Cost and financial summary U. S. FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 - June 30, 1950, including ---.-. . .-. . -- . - - - - - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated_---------....-.- -- $3, 000.00 $350, 000. 00 $433, 000.00 ----------- Cost-... . . $2,998.14 _ .. . ._. .. .... 1,585.44 74, 415.25 156, 000.69 ..Expenditures..._. 7, 794. 59 $3.51 - - -'- 1,495.97 66, 353.45 147, 849.42 Maintenance: Appropriated.------------ C o st - - SExpenditures . .. .-- --- -- -- - Other new work data: 'Jnobligated balance, June 30, 1950.................... $138,669.59 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951......... 350,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951...... 488,669.59 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project....................12,387,000.00 CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - ------- --- __ - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1945 New work: Contributed----...---------------- --------- ---- C ost .. . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . .. .........-- - - ----- -- - - - - - - - . .. . - - - Expenditures----...----------------------------------------- -------------- -- Maintenance: Appropriated.. --------------------------------------------------------------- Cost..--------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Expenditures.- ------------. .. -----. ---- ------ ...... ..-------------.. ------------------------ Otler new work data:.. ... ontributed for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951.............. $54,000 Tnobligated balance' available for fiscal year 1951.,. ...... .54,000 312 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19 50 Consolidated cost and financial summary for North Adams, Hoosic River Basin, Mass. Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ------ - --------- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated and contributed.. ----------------------------------- $3,000.00 $350,000.00 $433,000.00 Cost------------ $2,988. 14 ----------- ........ _ ...--------------...1,585 44 74, 415.25 156,000.00 Expenditures. .... 7, 794. 59 $3.51-------------- 1,495.97 66, 353.45 147, 849.42 Maintenance: Appropriated .......................................................................... Cost............................................................................... Expenditures............ ................................................................ Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950................... .$138,669.59 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951...... 404,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 .... 542,669.59 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................. 12,387,000.00 53. ADAMS, HOOSIC RIVER BASIN, MASS. Location.-The Hoosic River rises in northwestern Massachu- setts, flows generally north and northwest, crossing the southwest corner of Vermont to the vicinity of Eagle Bridge, N. Y., where it turns west and joins the Hudson River about 16 miles above Troy, N. Y. It is 66 miles long and has a drainage area of 713 square miles. Adams, Mass., is situated on the Hoosic River about 6 miles below the source of the river. (See U. S. Geological Survey map covering Greylock, Mass.-Vt., quadrangle.) Existing project.-This provides for channel improvements, for a distance of approximately 2.2 miles, with flood walls on both banks of the stream from high ground below Plunkett Dam to a proposed weir above Commercial Street; a concrete paved chute or flume from this weir to a proposed stilling basin above the mouth of the Tophet Brook and below Hoosac Street; and an im- proved earth channel with flood walls, earth levees, a closure levee and structure and two check dams from the mouth of Tophet Brook to Lime Street; a concrete chute drop structure and stilling basin on Tophet Brook from above Mill Street to junction with Hoosic River. Other work appurtenant to the project involves alteration of existing raceways, bridge reconstruction, street and utility relocations, and channel improvement of tributary brooks. The estimated Federal cost for new work, revised in 1949, is $4,600,000, exclusive of land and other work to be provided by local interests at an estimated cost of $500,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941. (See H. Doc. 182, 76th Cong., 1st sess., which contains the latest published map.) Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. In addition to the usual requirements for local cooperation as provided by law, local interests are required to give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that they will insure against future en- FLOOD CONTROL-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 813 croachments upon the flood channels to be provided by the im- provements. General assurances of local cooperation in the entire project were executed by the Board of Selectmen, town of Adams, on November 22, 1949. The assurances were approved on January 31, 1950. Lands, easements, and rights-of-way for initiation of work were acquired by local interests on March 29, 1950. The sum of $11,200 was contributed by local interests on June 1, 1950, for local utility relocation and bridge abutments to be accomplished under the initial Federal contract. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Contract plans and specifications for the first unit of the project were completed. Model Studies were initiated. A continuing contract for the first unit of construction has been awarded. The work under this con- tract provides for channel excavation, channel paving, construc- tion of a drop structure and stilling basin, and concrete walls in the middle portion of the project downstream from Hoosac Street and for a concrete chute drop structure and stilling basin on Tophet Brook. Work performed included clearing operations, and driving sheet piling along the river side of the railroad embank- ment for its support and protection. The cost of contract plans and specifications and model studies was $35,145.58 for new work. The total expenditures were $30,701.20. Conditions at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was 1.3 percent completed. Plans and specifications for the first unit of construction have been completed. Preparation of plans and specifications and the construction of the protective works for the remainder of the project remain to be done. The total cost of the project to June 30, 1950, was $58,536.18 for new work. The total expenditures were 53,986.01. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $320,013.99 plus an anticipated allot- ment of $245,000 for fiscal year 1951, a total of $565,013.99, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950............................. $4,550.17 New work: Continuation of plans and specifications and model studies.. 68,463.82 Completed by Oct. 12, 1951 under continuing contract the first unit of construction Amount to be expended during fiscal year ........................................... 492,000.00 Total for all work................................. 565,013.99 The additional sum of $600,000 can be profitably expended for the following scheduled work during fiscal year 1952: New work: Completion of continuing contract for first unit of construc- tion in middle portion of project ........................ $250,000 Preparation of plans and specifications for second unit of con- struction ............................................... 75,000 Initiation under continuing contract of second unit of construc- tion for channel excavation, concrete dam and concrete walls from Murray St.' to below Cook St., and for a concrete chute for 1,100 feet upstream of Hoosac St. Amount to be expended during fiscal year ...................................... 275,000 Total for all work..................................... 600,000 314 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY; 1950 Cost and financial summary U. S. FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated_._ -$8, 000.00 -.... $2, 000.00 $350, 000.00 $374, 000.00 _ Cost --...... --- -... --............ ... . .. . ._-- 1,390. 60 35,145. 58 58, 536. 18 Expenditures.... 1.67--- ........... ---- 1, 284. 81 30, 701.20 53, 986.01 Maintenance: Appropriated....--.. . . .- ------- Cost-.... -- . . . . . . . .. . .. .. Expenditures.... ...... Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .. ............. .. $61,048.37 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 :. ... 245,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951...... 306,048.37 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.................... 3,981,000.00 CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ----- --- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Contributed -----....- ----------------------------------------------------------- Cost. ---------------- -------------- ----------------------------------- Expenditures............ Maintenance: Appropriated..---------------------------------------------------------------- -- Cost...------ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Expenditures ------------------------------------------------ - - Other new work data: Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951.. .... ... $11,200 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951.......... .11,200 Consolidated cost and financial summary for Adams, Hoosic River:' Basin, Mass. Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 Jtine 30, 1950 including ---- ------ ---- -- - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated and contributed_. -$8, 000.00 .... $2, 000.00 $350, 000.00 $374,000.00 Cost---...-.....-- - ------------------......-. 1,390. 60 35,145.58 58, 536. 18 Expenditures .. -_ 1.67 -.-- -- - 1, 284. 81 30, 701. 20 53, 986. 01 Maintenance: Appropriated----------- - ---- - Cost..---------------------------- ------------------------- -- Expenditures.- ----------------------------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950................... $61,048.37 .. Appropriated for fiscal year 1951.................... 317,248.37 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated.. for completion of existing project...........,.......... .3981,000.00 FLOOD CONTROL-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 815 54. SNAGGING AND CLEARING UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 2 SOF 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 and straightening of channels in navigable streams and tributaries thereof when such work is advisakleili the interests 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. .During the fiscal year ending June 30, 1950, the following was performed: A contract for snagging and clearing of Pequan- work nock Township Ditch, Morris County, N. J., was awarded, the work completed, and additional authorized work of bank protec- tion initiated, at a cost of $36,861.56; a contract for snagging and clearing of Beaver Brook, Morris County, N. J., was awarded and work completed, at a cost of $16,997.76, final acceptance is pending completion of Pequannock Township Ditch under the same contract; a contract for snagging and clearing of Dock Hill Brook, N. Y., was awarded and work completed, at a cost of $9,879.05; a contract for snagging and clearing of Kayaderosseras and Gordon Creeks at Ballston Spa, N. Y., was awarded and work was initiated at a cost of $1,987.65; contract plans) and specifica- tions for snagging and clearing of Roaring Branch, tributary of Batten Kill, East Arlington, Vt., were ompleted, at a cost of $1,771.43, and a contract awarded on June30, 1950; and contract plans and specifications for snagging and clearing .of: Roaring Branch, Bennington, Vt., were completed at a cost 'of $1,773.21, bids to be advertised July 25, 1950, and to be opened August 29, 1950. The total costs incurred during the fiscal year amounted to $69,270.66, all for new work; the expenditures were $64,867.81. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $74,637.74. The total expenditures were $70,042.66. The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $103,757.34, minus accounts payable to June 30, 1950, of $4,- 595.08, and minus the amount of $5,676.52 for which revocation has been requested, a total of $93,485.74 will be applied to new work, clearing and snagging operations by contract as follows: Pequannock Township.. Ditch, N. J.. ................. $9,711.60 Beaver Brook, N. J......................................... 306.43 Kayaderosseras and Gordon Creeks, N. Y. . . .. .. .. .. . . . .. . .. . 23,012.35 Roaring Branch, East Arlington,. Vt...........................13,228.57 Roaring Branch, Bennington, Vt........................... 47,226.79 Total' for new work........ .................... '.......... 93485.74 316 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ---.--- - -.----.---- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated.... $25,000.00 - - - .... . $59,800.00 $89, 000. 00 $173,800.00 Cost------------............. 2, 865.31 $382. 61 $35.55 2,083.61 69, 270. 66 74, 637. 74 Expenditures.... 2,057.11 1,190.81 35.55 1, 891.38 64, 867.81 70,042. 66 Maintenance: A ppropriated .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . C ost... - - - Expenditures. . ...... ----. -- -- .- -. - - --.- - - --.- . - - -. --.-.. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ..................... $75,004.53 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951..... .... - 5,676.52 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951......... 69,328.01 55. EMERGENCY FLOOD CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED AUGUST 18, 1941, AS AMENDED The Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941, as amended by the Flood Control Acts of 1946 and 1948, authorizes the allot- ment from flood control appropriations of not to exceed $2,000,000 for any one fiscal, year to be expended in rescue work or in the repair, restoration, or maintenance of any flood-control work threatened or destroyed by flood, including the strengthening, rais- ing, extending, or other modification thereof as may be necessary in the discretion of the Chief of Engineers for the adequate func- tioning of the work for flood control. Pursuant to this act, the amount of $77,100 was allotted to the New York District for emergency repairs of a concrete flood wall on Roaring Branch, Bennington, Vt. The project is divided in two parts. The first part provides for reconstruction of a 125-foot section of flood wall on the left bank upstream of Brooklyn Bridge and the second part provides for repair of a 350-foot section of the flood wall downstream of Brooklyn Bridge. Plans and specifica- tions for both parts have been completed. A contract for the first part was awarded on June 29, 1949. Construction commenced on August 8, 1949, and was completed on December 31, 1949. Award of contract, advertised on July 25, 1950, and construction of work in the second part of the project, remain to be done. The total costs incurred during the fiscal year were $33,201.53 for main- tenance; expenditures were $32,963.25. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $36,382.35 for maintenance. The total expenditures were $35,969.93. The unexpended balance on June 30, 1950, amounting to $41,- 130.07, will be applied to accounts payable, amounting to $412.42, and to completion of the emergency flood control work. FLOOD CONTROL-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 317 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- - -- - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated--..--------- -------------- ----------------------- -------------- Cost------------------------------------------------ Expenditures----------------------------------.-------- Maintenance: Appropriated- . ----------------------------------- $77, 100. 00 .... -$77,100. 00 Cost------ -------------------------------------- 3,180. 82 $33, 201.53 36,382.35 Expenditures... ------------------------------------- 3,006. 68 32, 963. 25 35,969.93 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950...... $40,717.65 56. EMERGENCY BANK PROTECTION WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED DECEMBER 22, 1944, AS AMENDED The Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944 as amended by the Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946, authorizes the allotment from flood-control appropriations of not to exceed $1,000,000 per year for construction of emergency bank-protection works to prevent flood damage to highways, bridge approaches and public works, when in the opinion of the Chief of Engineers such work is advisable: Provided, That not more than $50,000 shall be allotted for this purpose at any single locality from ap- propriations for any one fiscal year. Pursuant to this act, the amount of $18,000 was allotted to the New York District for emergency bank protection work on Little Hoosic River at Berlin, N. Y. Plans and specifications for the work were completed and a contract was awarded on May 27, 1949. Work was commenced on June 13, 1949, and was completed October 17, 1949. The cost during the fiscal year was $11,135.25. The amount of $50,000 was also allotted to the New York dis- trict for emergency bank protection work on the Ramapo River at Suffern, N. Y. Contract plans and specifications have been completed. A contract was awarded on May 16, 1950. Construc- tion work remains to be done. The cost during fiscal year was $2,686.25. The total costs during the fiscal year were $13,821.50. The expenditures were $14,250.51, all for new work. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $15,380.33. The total expenditures were $15,337.56. The total unexpended balance on June 30, 1950, amounting to $52,662.44; minus accounts payable amounting to $42.77; minus the amount of $5,305.92 for which revocation has been requested, a total of $47,313.75 will be applied to the completion of the emergency bank protection work on the Ramapo River, under contract. 939127--51-vol. 1- 21 318 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated .... .-- $18,000.00 $50,000.00 $68,000.00 Cost-_ - ....... . .. .--. . . 1,558.83 13,821.50 15,380.33 Expenditures ......... . .. - .......... 1,087.05 14, 250. 51 15, 337.56 Maintenance: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . A pprop riated - - - - - - -- - - - - - - --- Cost .------------ ---------- --- - . . . . . . . . - - .- - .--... - - - - - E xpenditures .-.... . . . . .,. . . . . . . . . .. . . -- - - --.. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ...................... $35,182.44 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951........ - 5,305.92 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951........ 29,876.52 57. FLOOD PROTECTION WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 205 OF THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED JUNE 30, 1948 Section 205 of the Flood Control Act approved June 30, 1948 as amended by Section 212, Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950, authorizes the allotment from flood-control appropriations of not to exceed $3,000,000 for any one fiscal year, for the construc- tion of small flood-control projects not specifically authorized by Congress, and not within areas intended to be protected by projects so authorized, which come within the provisions of section 1 of the Flood Control Act of June 22, 1936, when in the opinion of the Chief of Engineers such work is advisable: Provided, That not more than $150,000 shall be allotted for this purpose at any single locality from the appropriations for any one fiscal year: Provided further, That the provisions of local cooperation specified in section 3 of the Flood Control Act of June 22, 1936, as amended, shall apply: And provided further, That the work shall be com- plete in itself and not commit the United States to any additional improvement to insure its successful operation, except as may result from the normal procedure applying to projects authorized after submission of preliminary examination and survey reports. Pursuant to this act, the amount of $95,000 was allotted to the New York district for reconstruction of an existing rubble flood wall by a reinforced concrete wall 225 feet in length and closure levee on the right bank of Wappinger Creek at the upper end of the village of Pleasant Valley, N. Y. The provisions of local co- operation, see page - for requirements, have not been fulfilled. Detailed plans were completed on March 21, 1950. Preparation of contract plans and specifications and construction work remain to be done. The total costs and expenditures of the work to June 30, 1950, were $2,469.58 for new work, which amount was paid from funds allocated to Preliminary Examination, Surveys and contingencies (Flood Control) and which will be reimbursed in fiscal year 1951 from funds allotted to this work. The unexpended balance on June 30, 1950, amounting to $95,- 000, less $2,469.58 to be reimbursed to examinations, surveys and FLOOD CONTROL-NEW YORK, N. Y., DISTRICT 319 contingencies for work performed in the prior fiscal year, a total of $92,530.42 will be applied to the preparation of contract plans and specifications and construction of the flood-protection works. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including .---- .- .- -- fiscal years 1946 1947 1949 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated... -------------------.--------------.-------------- $95,000.00 $95, 000.00 Cost .------------------------------------------------ Expenditures----.... . . . .- .--- . . .. . . ..-------------- ------... . . . . . Maintenance: A propriated -....-------. .----.-.----- . .----- .-.----- .... Cost--..- . . . . . . . . . . . ..------------ ---------- -----... . . . . . Expenditures... ------ .--- .-.--.--. .. . . .. . . .. ..--------------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950........ $95,000 58. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES FOR FLOOD CONTROL The cost of work during the fiscal year amounted to $39,402.50. The expenditures were 40,680.39. The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year amounting to $16,935.67, less accounts pay- able of $2,377.25 and plus an allotment of $22,000 made during fiscal year 1951, a total of $36,558.42 will be applied as needed during the fiscal year 1951 to payment of expenses incurred under this heading. The additional sum of $135,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -_ - ---- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated----..------------.------ . . .---------------------------- Cost...........------------------------- E xpenditures ...... . .--- . .- - - - - .- - - - - - .- - - - - - . . -- - .. . .. . . Maintenance: Appropriated... $60,000.00 $6, 500.00 $80,000.00 $65,000.00 $42, 000.00 $501, 800.00 Cost----....-------- 62, 393. 64 78, 274.39 86, 539.37 53, 508.38 39, 402. 50 487, 241.58 Expenditures.... 50, 565.03 79, 025. 67 93, 937.74 55, 388. 37 40, 680.39 484, 864.33 320 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 59. INACTIVE FLOOD-CONTROL PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures Estimated Name of project full report, to June 30, 1950 amount re- see Annual quired to Report for- complete New work Maintenance 1. Lamoille River, Vt.-i.-_ --- 1939 2$49, 837. 43 - 3 4$114, 000 2. Proctor, Otter Creek Basin, Vt... .1937 ... 3495, 000 3. Bennington, Hoosic River Basin, Vt.-- 1941 .. .4 1,155, 000 4. Waterford, Hudson and Mohawk Rivers, 1939 . .. 4 1,365,000 N. Y.5 5. Winooski River, Vt. --------------------- 1940 4, 897,427.37 .. ---. (6) 1unit of project completed. 2 Includes $23,507.43 emergency relief funds. 3 Completion not desired by local interests. 4 Revised in 1950. 5 Awaiting local cooperation. 6 Completed. Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood-control acts and committee resolutions Date trans- L ocality Authorization act mitted to Document Recom- Congress No. mendation i----- I - Big Chazy River, Champlain, House Public Works N.Y. Committee resolution, July 6, 1949. Champlain, N. Y., Big Chazy do ...--------------- --... River, N. Y. Cornwall on the Hudson and Senate Public Works Dock Hill Brook, N. Y. Committee resolution, Feb. 1, 1947. Dock Hill Brook, Hudson River, Senate Public Works N. Y., and in the vicinity of Committee resolution, Cornwall on the Hudson. Feb. 1, 1947. Hackensack River and tributa- Flood Control Act, July ries, New Jersey and New York. 24, 1946. Hudson River, N. Y., for flood Senate Public Works protection along Dock Hill Committee resolution, Brook and in the vicinity of Feb. 1, 1947. Cornwall on the Hudson. HudsonRiver tributaries in Ren- Senate Public Works sselaer County, N. Y. Committee resolution, July 29' 1949. Hudson River tributaries in Ren- House Public Works sselaer County, N. Y. Committee resolution, Sept. 29, 1949. Mohawk River, N. Y...-.... Flood Control Act, Aug. 11, 1939. Passaic River, N. J.. ..---------- Flood Control Act, June 22, 1936. Passaic River, N. J._...... Flood Control Act, May 6, 1936. Rahway River and tributaries Flood Control Act, June N.J. 30, 1948. Rensselaer County tributaries, Senate Public Works Hudson River, N. Y. Committee resolution, July 29, 1949. Rensselaer County tributaries, House Public Works Hudson River, N. Y. Committee resolution, Sept. 29, 1949. Saw Mill River and tributaries, Flood Control Act, Aug. Nov. 14, Unfavorable New York. 18, 1941. 1949. Winooski River and tributaries, Flood Control Commit- Vermont. tee resolution, June 20, 1940. - -- - -- --- IMPROVEMENTS OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE PHILADELPHIA, PA., DISTRICT This district comprises a portion of southeastern New York, eastern Pennsylvania, western and southern New Jersey, north- ern and southeastern Delaware, and a small part of northeastern Maryland embraced in the drainage basin of the Delaware Bay and River system and those basins tributary to the Atlantic Ocean from Manasquan River, N. J., inclusive, to the south boundary of Delaware. It also includes the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal and the approach channel thereto in Chesapeake Bay and Elk River, Md. District engineer: Col. F. F. Frech, Corps of Engineers, to September 19, 1949; Col. E. E. Gesler, Corps of Engineers, since that date. Division engineer of the North Atlantic Division, New York, N. Y., comprising the New York, N. Y., Philadelphia, Pa., Balti- more, Md., Washington, D. C., and Norfolk, Va., districts: Brig. Gen. G. J. Nold, Corps of Engineers, to December 1, 1949; Col. E. E. Gesler, Corps of Engineers, Acting Division Engineer to June 10, 1950; Col. F. F. Frech, Corps of Engineers, since that date. IMPROVEMENTS Navigation Navigation-Continued Page Page 1. Delaware River between Bay, Del. ............. 351 Philadelphia, Pa., and 15. Cooper River, N. J ...... 354 Trenton, N. J......... . 322 16. Mantua Creek, N. J....... 355 2. Delaware River, Pa., N. J., 17. Cold Spring Inlet, N. J.. 357 and Del., Philadelphia, 18. Absecon Inlet, N. J....... 359 Pa., to the sea ......... 325 19. Absecon Creek, N. J...... 360 3. Delaware River at Cam- 20. Tuckerton Creek, N. J.... 361 den, N. J. ............. 329 21. Barnegat Inlet, N. J...... 363 4. Schuylkill River above 22. Toms River, N. J ....... 365 Pa. .................. 330 23. Manasquan River, N. J... 366 5. Schuylkill River, Pa ..... 332 24. New Jersey Intracoastal 6. Wilmington Harbor, Del... 335 Waterway ............ 369 7. Inland Waterway from 25. Examinations, surveys, Delaware River to Che- and contingencies (gen- sapeake Bay, Del. and eral) ................. 371 Md. .................. 338 26. Inactive navigation proj- 8. St. Jones River, Del....... 342 ects ................. 372 9. Murderkill River, Del..... 344 27. Plant allotment .......... 373 10. Mispillion River, Del...... 345 28. Hopper dredge replace- 11. Inland Waterway between m ent ................. 373 Rehoboth Bay and Dela- ware Bay, Del.......... 347 Flood control 12. Harbor of Refuge, Dela- 29. Dyberry Reservoir, Dy- ware Bay, Del......... 349 berry Creek, Pa......... 375 13. Waterway from Indian 30. Prompton Reservoir, Lac- River Inlet to Rehoboth kawaxen River, Pa..... 376 Bay, Del. ............. 351 31. Bear Creek Reservoir, Le- 14. Indian River Inlet and high River, Pa......... . 377 321 322 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Flood control-Continued Flood control-Continued Page Page 32. Allentown, Lehigh River, 35. Preliminary examinations, Pa. ................... 378 surveys, and contingen- 33. Bethlehem, Lehigh River, cies for flood control .... 380 Pa................. ... 379 36. Inactive flood-control proj- 34. Emergency flood control ects .................. 381 (maintenance), section 5, Flood Control Act, ap- proved Aug. 18, 1941.. 380 1. DELAWARE RIVER BETWEEN PHILADELPHIA, PA., AND TRENTON, N. J Location.-This river has its source in southeastern New York, flows in a general southerly direction 315 miles, forming the boundary line between the States of New York and New Jersey on the east and Pennsylvania and Delaware on the west, and empties into Delaware Bay. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 1218, 280, 294, 295, and 296.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of June 10, 1872; March 3, 1875; June 14, 1880; July 5, 1884; August 18, 1894; March 2, 1907; June 25, 1910; July 25, 1912; June 5, 1920; and March 3, 1925. For further details see page 1778 of the An- nual Report for 1915; page 311 of the Annual Report for 1924; page 220 of the Annual Report for 1934; and page 296, Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 28 feet deep and 300 feet wide from Allegheny Avenue, Philadelphia, to the Penn- sylvania Railroad bridge at Delair; thence 25 feet deep and 300 feet wide to the upper end of the municipal marine terminal at Trenton, including a turning basin 500 feet wide and 1,700 feet long at the terminal, widening the 25-foot channel at bends above Delair, and the maintenance of a channel 12 feet deep and 200 feet wide from the upper end of the 25-foot channel to the Pennsyl- vania Railroad bridge at Trenton, dredged under a previous proj- ect. The project also provides for an auxiliary channel 20 feet deep and 200 feet wide east of Burlington Island extending easter- ly from the main channel to the upper end of the United States Pipe & Foundry Co.'s property at East Burlington, with a turn- ing basin 450 feet wide at the upper end, an anchorage 22 feet deep, 100 feet wide, and 400 feet long along its west or landward side and 800 feet long along the west side of the ship channel, opposite the mouth of Biles Creek, Pa., and for the initial exca- vation only, of a cross channel 8 feet deep and 200 feet wide through the artificial island opposite Delanco, N. J. The total length of the section included in the project is about 301/2 miles, excluding the auxiliary channel east of Burlington Island which is 1.4 miles long, and the cross channel opposite Delanco. The lower end is about 55 miles above the mouth of the river at Liston Point and about 105 miles above the harbor of refuge at the mouth of Delaware Bay. All depths refer to the plane of mean low water. The mean tidal range at Trenton is 6.7 feet, an increase of 1.3 foot since the completion of the 25-foot channel. RIVERS AND HARBORS-PHILADELPHIA, PA., DISTRICT 823 Freshets, which occur usually during February and March, at- tain a height of 9 to 20 feet above mean low water in the vicinity of Trenton. Navigation is occasionally suspended during a portion of the winter months on account of ice. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $5,243,- 000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects and $15,- 000 contributed funds. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $232,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents July 3, 1930 A channel 28 feet deep, 300 feet wide between Alle- Rivers and Harbors Committee gheny Ave., Philadelphia, Pa., and Delair bridge Doc. 3, 71st Cong., 1st sess. Aug. 30, 19352 Deepening the channel to 25 feet from Delair bridge Rivers and Harbors Committee to Trenton, N. J. and for maintenance of the 12- Doc. 11, 73d Cong., 1st sess. foot channel from the upper end of the 25-foot pro- ject to Pennsylvania R. R. bridge at Ferry St., Trenton. Do-.....- Auxiliary channel, 20 feet deep, east of Burlington Rivers and Harbors Committee1 Island. Doc. 66, 74th Cong., 1st sess. Aug. 26, 1937 A cross channel 8 feet deep, opposite Delanco, N. J. Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 90, 74th Cong., 2d sess. July 24, 1946 Anchorage at mouth of Biles Creek---...---------- -H. Doc. 679, 79th Cong., 2d sess. I Contains latest published maps. 2 Also Public Works Administration, Sept. 6,1933, and Emergency Relief Administration, May 28, 1935 Local cooperation. Fully complied with except that local in- terests are required to furnish suitable areas for disposal of dredged material during maintenance as and when needed. Terminal facilities.-There are 21 piers, wharves, and docks within the improvement, exclusive of those within limits of city of Philadelphia. The facilities are considered adequate for exist- ing commerce. (For further details see Port Series No. 9-Re- vised 1947-Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance dredg- ing, by contract, to restore the auxiliary channel east of Burling- ton Island to project depth of 20 feet, commenced May 15, 1950. Preparation of disposal areas for this operation commenced March 8, 1950. The dredging was 50 percent complete at the end of the fiscal year. There were removed 120,000 cubic yards of material. The cost was $31,903.02. A contract for maintenance dredging of Duck Island range to a depth of 15 feet was awarded June 13, 1950. At the end of the fiscal year only preliminary work had been done. The costs were $2,459.21. Surveys and channel exami- nations were made at a cost of $1,955.21. The total cost of all work was $36,317.44 for maintenance. The expenditures were $19,242.59. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 99 percent complete. The channel between Philadelphia and Tren- ton was completed in 1937 and the cross channel opposite Delanco in 1939. The work remaining to be done is the dredging of the anchorage at the mouth of Biles Creek. The latest examinations shown minimum depths, at mean low water, as follows: 324 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Minimum depth Date Section Project Left Mid-channel Right depth outside for half outside (feet) quarter project width quarter (feet) (feet) (feet) May 1949 Allegheny Ave. to Delair Bridge--...... 28 26. 6 25. 8 25.8 April 1950 Delair Bridge to Trenton marine terminaL 25 10. 1 10.0 10. 1 June 1949 Trenton marine terminal to Pennsylvania 12 4. 6 7. 8 1.7 Railroad Bridge. May 1950 Channel east of Burlington Island--------.........-20 16.9 17.0 12.1 The total costs and expenditures under the existing project were as follows: Public Works Emergency Regular funds relief funds funds Total Costs: New work- .................... $2,189, 955. 51 456.26 $2,636, $363, 405. 46 $5,189, 817. 23 Maintenance___. 960, 860.36 960, 860.36 Total................... 2,189, 955. 51 2, 636, 456. 26 1,324, 265.82 6,150, 677. 59 Expenditures....---------------------- 2,189, 955. 51 2, 636, 456. 26 1,305, 681.39 6,132, 093.16 In addition, $15,000 contributed funds were expended for new work. Proposed operations.-JIt is proposed to apply the funds un- expended on June 30, 1950, amounting to $128,465.77, less an anticipated revocotion $15,000, as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950............................. $18,584.43 Maintenance, contract: Dredging to restore the auxiliary channel east of Burlington Island to project depth of 20 feet, under contract in force to be completed August 1950.......................... 27,000.00 Dredging of Duck Island range to a depth of 15 feet under contract in force to be completed September 1950....... .55,800.00 Channel examinations and surveys....................... 12,081.34 Total ... .......................................... 113,465.77 The additional sum of $175,000 can be profitably expended for the fiscal year 1952 for maintenance dredging in the channel between Allegheny Avenue, Philadelphia, and Trenton marine terminal, by contract. The completion of the project is not required by existing com- merce. RIVERS AND HARBORS-PHILADELPHIA, PA., DISTRICT 825 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including --- 1-4--- - ----- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated----.... ---------- --------------------------------------- $7, 678,990. 68 Cost ... 1------------------------------------------ 68 Expenditures----... ------------ ----------------------------------------- 7, 678, 990. 68 Maintenance: Appropriated.... -$94, 000.00 $3, 000.00 -.- .. .... $5, 000.00 $145, 000.00 $, 623, 462.16 Cost---...---------- 5, 542. 72 2, 712. 40 $495. 46 4, 223.98 36, 317. 44 1, 513, 580.82 Expenditures.... 4, 423.95 3, 890. 03 461.60 2, 715.90 19, 242.59 1,494,996.39 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.......... .$54,000 1In additon, $15, 000 contributed funds were expended for new work. 2. DELAWARE RIVER, PA., N. J. AND DEL., PHILADELPHIA, PA. TO THE SEA Location.-See page 8, also United States Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 1218, 294, 295, and 280. Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of July 4, 1836; March 3, 1873; March 3, 1875; June 18, 1878; March 3, 1879; July 5, 1884; August 11, 1888; and March 3, 1899. For fur- ther details, see page 1779 of Annual Report for 1915 and page 299, Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 37 feet deep from Allegheny Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa., to the Philadelphia Navy Yard, thence 40 feet to deep water in Delaware Bay, 800 feet wide in the straight reaches from Allegheny Avenue to a point in Delaware Bay near Ship John Light, thence 1,000 feet wide to deep water in Delaware Bay, with 1,200 feet width at Bulkhead bar and 1,000 feet width at other bends and in Phila- delphia Harbor; for an anchorage at Port Richmond 37 feet deep and about 6,400 feet long; for an anchorage at Gloucester 30 feet deep and about 3,500 feet long; for an anchorage in the vicinity of Mantua Creek 37 feet deep, 1,400 feet wide and having a mean length of 11,600 feet; and for an anchorage at Marcus Hook 37 feet deep, 1,400 feet wide and having a mean length of 10,500 feet. It also provides for the construction of dikes and training works for the regulation and control of the tidal flow; for straightening the channel and extending the 1,000-foot width from Philadelphia Harbor to Horseshoe Bend; and for the maintenance of an area on the north side of the channel opposite the Philadelphia Navy Yard between Shipway 3 and Schuylkill River to a depth of 40 feet and a width of 150 feet on Mifflin Range and 200 feet on West Horseshoe Range, and of any areas dredged by local interests to a depth of 35 feet between the chan- nel and a line 100 feet channelward of the pier-head line between Point House wharf and the Philadelphia Navy Yard, when in the opinion of the Chief of Engineers such areas are so located as to be of benefit to general navigation. The total length of the 826 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 section included in the project is about 96.5 miles. All depths refer to the plane of mean low water. The mean tidal range at various points on the river and bay is as follows: Philadelphia, Pa., 6.0 feet; Chester, Pa., 5.7 feet; New Castle, Del., 5.5 feet; Liston Point. Del., 5.8 feet; and Lewes, Del., 4.1 feet. Under the influence of heavy and long-continued winds the extreme tidal range is about 14 feet. The normal maxi- mum velocity of tidal current in the dredged channel varies be- tween 2 and 31/2 miles per hour. Storm tides may increase the maximum to as much as 41/2 miles per hour. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $34,900,- 000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $6,165,000. The, existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 25, 1910 Channel 35 feet deep from Allegheny Ave., Phila- H. Doe. 733, 61st Cong., 2d sess$ delphia, Pa., to Delaware Bay. July 3, 1930 Anchorages 35 feet deep at Port Richmond and H. Doc. 304, 71st Cong., 2d sess.t Mantua Creek, a 30-foot anchorage at Gloucester, N. J., and extending the 1,000-foot channel width in Philadelphia Harbor to Horeshoe Bend. Aug. 30 19352 An anchorage 35 feet deep at Marcus Hook, Pa....-Rivers and Harbors Committee Doe. 5, 73d Cong., 1st sess. June 20, 1938 A channel 37 feet deep from Philadelphia-Camden S. Doe. 159, 75th Cong., 3d sess. Bridge to the navy yard, thence 40 feet deep to deep water in Delaware Bay. 1 Mar. 2, 1945 A 37-foot depth in channel from Allegheny Ave., H. Doe. 580, 76th Cong., 3d sess. Philadelphia, Pa. to Philadelphia-Camden Bridge and in the anchorage at Port Richmond. Do--......A 37-foot depth in and enlargement of anchorages H. Doc. 340, 77th Cong., 1st sess.' near Mantua Creek and Marcus Hook. Maintenance of enlarged channel opposite Philadel- Do--....... Specified in act. phia Navy Yard. 1 Contains latest published maps. 2 Also Public Works Administration, Sept. 6, 1933 Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of June 20, 1938, imposes the condition that the cities of Philadelphia and Camden shall agree to dredge not less than 110,000 cubic yards annually in maintaining the channel and anchorages in Philadel- phia Harbor between Allegheny Avenue and the mouth of Schuyl- kill River. This condition will become effective after completion of initial dredging of the 40- and 37-foot channels below the Phila- delphia-Camden Bridge. Terminal facilities.-There are 243 wharves on the river be- tween Allegheny Avenue, Philadelphia, and the sea, 188 located on the waterfront of Philadelphia, Camden, and Gloucester and 55 below Philadelphia. Eight are owned by the United States, 5 by the States of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, 28 by municipalities, 77 by railroad companies, and 125 by private interests. The pub- lic and railroad piers are open to public use, some free and others on payment of charges. Most of the piers which are equipped to handle general cargo have direct rail connections with three rail- road systems operating in the area. The facilities are considered RIVERS AND HARBORS-PHILADELPHIA, PA., DISTRICT 327 adequate for existing commerce. (For further details see Port Series Nos. 7 and 9-Revised 1947-Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance, con- tract: Dredging to 32 feet in Port Richmond Anchorage and adjacent channel areas was commenced October 17, 1949, and completed January 8, 1950. There were removed 506,527 cubic yards, place measurement, of material at a cost of $221,125.30. Construction of two navigation light foundations and repairs to island No. 3 at Pea Patch Island Dike was commenced June 19, 1950, and was 60 percent complete at the end of the fiscal year. The cost was $22,215.47. A contract for the construction of a survey tower at wreck Mohawk in Delaware Bay was awarded June 1, 1950. At the end of the fiscal year only preliminary work had been done. The cost was $46.62. Maintenance, hired labor: Dredging in the 40-foot channel was in progress throughout the year. A total of 24,452,705 cubic yards, place measurement, of material was removed by the United States hopper dredges Goethals, Harding, New Orleans, and Rossell, of which 17,113,223 cubic yards were rehandled by the United States pipe-line dredges Alabama, Gillespie, and Gulf- port, and 7,339,482 cubic yards were deposited outside the chan- nel limits. The costs were $3,278,092.29. Other costs were: Surveys, channel examinations and miscel- laneous engineering, $95,459.95; custodial care of former United States Quarantine Station, Reedy Island, Del., $1,004.02; model studies of shoaling in the Delaware River by United States Waterways Experiment Station, Vicksburg, Miss., $60,844.18; and operation of Sedimentation Station at Morrisville, Pa., in cooperation with U. S. Geological Survey, $1,110.62, a total of $158,418.77. The cost for all work was $3,679,898.45 for maintenance. The expenditures were $3,688,409.81. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 82 percent complete. The 40-foot channel from Philadelphia Navy Yard to the sea was completed in 1942. The enlarging and deep- ening of Marcus Hook anchorage was completed in 1947. The work remaining to be done is the completion of the deepening and en- larging of Mantua Creek anchorage and the deepening of the chan- nel from Allegheny Avenue to the Philadelphia Navy Yard, includ- ing Port Richmond anchorage, from 35 feet to 37 feet. The latest examinations show minimum depths, at mean low water, available to navigation as follows: Minimum depth Date Section Project Left Left Right .Right depth outside inside inside outside (feet) quarter quarter quarter quarter (feet) (feet) (feet) (feet) June 1950 Allegheny Ave., to Philadelphia- 37 32. 4 25. 7 25. 7 28. 6 Camden Bridge. Do... Philadelphia-Camden bridge to navy 37 27.3 35. 5 33. 8. 33. 0 yard. Do : :.Navy yard to the sea ..- - 40 32. 8 35.0 36. 7 35.3 328 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 The costs and expenditures under the existing project were as follows: Public Works Regular Total funds funds Costs: New work--------------------------------...... . $813,045.79 $27, 647, 562. 64 $28, 460, 608. 43 Maintenance------- ----- ..----------------.................... 57, 128,372. 80 57, 128,372. 80 Total..---------------813,045.79 84, 775, 935.44 85, 588,981.23 Expenditures---------------.- _ 813, 045. 79 84, 730, 708. 49 85, 543, 754. 28 Proposed operations.-JItis proposed to apply the funds unex- pended on June 30, 1950, amounting to $84,742.28, together with an anticipated allotment of $3,680,559.85, as follows: Acounts payable, June 30, 1950 ............................ $45,226.95 Maintenance, contract: Constructing two navigation light foundations and repair- ing Island No. 3 at Pea Patch Island Dike, under con- tract in force to be completed July 1950...............14,000.00 Construction of a survey tower at wreck Mohawk in Dela- ware Bay under contract in force, to be completed August 1950 ...................................... 9,000.00 Dredging Marcus Hook anchorage....................... 452,250.00 Hired Labor: Dredging to maintain project depths in the channel be- tween Allegheny Ave. and Delaware Bay with United States hopper dredges and rehandling with United States pipe-line dredges during the fiscal year........ 3,184,823.18 Continue model studies of shoaling in Delaware River by U. S. Waterways Experiment Station, Vicksburg, Miss. ............................................. 60,000.00 Total ........................................ 3,765,300.13 The additional sum of $3,750,000 can be profitably expended for the fiscal year 1952 for maintenance dredging with United States hopper dredges, including rehandling with United States pipe-line dredges, to restore project depth of 40 feet in the chan- nel between the Navy Yard and the sea and to maintain a depth of 35 feet between Allegheny Avenue and the navy yard. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1919 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated... $743, 700. 00 -$100,000. 00 $600, 000.00 $298, 258.17- ----. . .$41,436, 666. 04 Cost---.....-- . 3, 569. 22 570, 510. 89 82, 545. 65 885, 332. 41-------------- 41, 436, 666. 04 Expenditures.... 3, 283. 92 570, 796. 19 14, 624. 59 953, 253. 47 41, 436, 666. 04 Maintenance: --- Appropriated... 2, 512, 445.80 . ... 2, 748, 382. 54 883, 550. 26 2, 035, 500.00 2, 275, 476. 61 1, 888, 711.81 2, 559, 421.33 3, 705, 410. 66 58,193, 297.15 Cost_.. 2,732, 366. 66 3, 679, 898. 45 58,153, 781.82 Expenditures.. . 2, 719, 028. 98 2, 368, 854. 37 1, 862, 904.95 2, 683, 053.06 3, 688, 409.81 58,108, 554.87 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ........ $6,440,000 RIVERS AND HARBORS-PHILADELPHIA, PA., DISTRICT 329 3. DELAWARE RIVER AT CAMDEN, N. J. Location.-Camden, N. J., is located on the east bank of the Delaware River, directly opposite the city of Philadelphia, Pa. It is about 51 miles above the mouth of the river and about 101 miles above the harbor of refuge at the mouth of Delaware Bay. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 295 and 280.) Previous projects. Adopted by River and Harbor Act of June 25, 1910. No work was done on this project. For further details, see page 321, Annual Report for 1932. Existing project.-This provides for dredging in front of Cam- den to a depth of 18 feet from that depth north of Cooper Point to Berkley Street and 30 feet from the latter point to Newton Creek, with the depth increased to 37 feet in front of the Camden marine terminals, these depths extending from the ship channel in Dela- ware River to a line parallel with and 50 feet distant from the established pierhead line, and the 37-foot depth in front of the Camden marine terminals extending about 2,900 feet along the inshore side and about 5,100 feet along the ship channel. All depths refer to the plane of mean low water. The distance from Cooper Point to Berkley Street is about 1.5 miles, and from Berkley Street to Newton Creek is about 2.5 miles. The lower end of the project is about 49 miles above the mouth of the river at Liston Point and about 99 miles above the harbor of refuge at the mouth of Delaware Bay. The mean tidal range is 6.0 feet and the extreme tidal range under the influence of prolonged heavy winds is about 14 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $1,086,- 000, exclusive of $15,000 contributed funds. The latest (1950) estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $60,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents 1 Mar. 2, 1919 A depth of 30 feet from Newton Creek to Kaighn H. Doc. 1120, 63d Cong., 2d sess. Point, thence 18 feet to Cooper Point. July 3, 1930 Extending the 30-foot depth upstream to Berkley H. Doc. 111, 70th Cong., 1st sess. St. terminal. Mar. 2, 1945 A depth of 37 feet in front of the Camden marine H. Doc. 353, 77th Cong., 1st sess. terminals. 1 Contain latest published maps. Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with. Terminal facilities.-There are 60 piers, wharves, and docks along the Delaware River water front at Camden, including 3 oil terminals on Pettys Island. Two are modern terminals designed for overseas and domestic general cargo, and are open to all carriers on equal terms. They are the Beckett Street terminal, owned by the South Jersey port district, and the Spruce Street municipal pier, owned by the city of Camden. The piers have direct railroad connections. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. (For further details see Port Series No. 7 -Revised 1947-Corps of Engineers.) 33880 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Operations and results during fiscal year.-Surveys and chan- nel examinations were made at a cost of $362.53 for maintenance. The expenditures were $315.24. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 55 percent complete. The work remaining to be done is the deep- ening of the area in front of the Camden marine terminal from 30 feet to 37 feet. The latest examination (April 1950) indicates that project depths are well maintained in the completed portion of the project except near Cooper Point at the northerly end, and that the minimum depth in the 37-foot project depth area in front of the terminal is 29.4 feet. The costs under the existing project, excluding $15,000 con- tributed funds expended for new work, were $462,905.66 for new work and $186,796.78 for maintenance, a total of $649,702.44. The expenditures were $649,346.45. Proposed operations.-It is proposed to apply the funds un- expended on June 30, 1950, amounting to $22,774.98, together with an anticipated allotment of $73,000, as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950 ............................. $355.99 Maintenance: Dredging to restore 30-foot depth in front of Camden marine terminal with United States hopper dredges and rehandling with United States pipe-line dredges during the fiscal year............................................ 95,418.99 Total .................................. ............ 95,774.98 The additional sum of $90,000 can be profitably expended for the fiscal year 1952 for maintenance dredging in front of the Camden Marine Terminal with a United States hopper dredge as required. Completion of the project is not required at this time. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ------ - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated .---. . . .$462,905.66 ..---------..--------------..-------------- Cost..-------------------------------------------------------------------- 1462, 905.66 Expenditures .... ...-----.------------------------------------------------------ 462,905. 66 Maintenance: Appropriated.... $20,000.00 $6, 500.00 $17, 000.00 $72, 000.00 $22, 000.00 209, 215.77 Cost... ........ 18, 086. 40 7, 829.94 16, 981.55 73,108.34 362. 53 186, 796. 78 Expenditures ...- 17, 670.90 6, 227.72 18, 997.19 72, 801.72 315.24 186, 440. 79 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.......... $623,000 1 In addition, $15, 000 contributed funds were expended for new work. 4. SCHUYLKILL RIVER ABOVE FAIRMOUNT DAM, PA. Location.-Schuylkill River has its source in Schuylkill County, Pa., and flows southeasterly 150 miles to the Delaware River at Philadelphia, Pa. (See U. S. Geological Survey quadrangle sheets of Pennsylvania.) RIVERS AND HARBORS-PHILADELPHIA, PA., DISTRICT 33881 Existing project. This provides for the improvement of the Schuylkill River above Fairmount Dam in the interest of naviga- tion and other purposes by the removal of culm deposits from the pools formed by Plymouth Dam, Flat Rock Dam, and Fairmount Dam. The estimate of cost for this work, revised in 1950, is $12,- 574,000. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of July 24, 1946 (H. Doc. 529, 79th Cong., 2d sess.). The latest published maps are contained in the project document. Local cooperation.-The accomplishment of the authorized work is subject to the requirements that local interests: (a) Stop the discharge of mine and industrial wastes into the streams of the Schuylkill watershed; (b) construct works to intercept accumu- lated wastes which enter the headwaters by erosion, or are now present therein, and keep them from going downstream; (c) re- move 50 percent of the culm deposits in the river between Auburn and Norristown Dam and give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that they will remove the remaining 50 per- cent of the culm deposits in the river between Auburn and Norris- town Dam; (d) furnish without cost to the United States all lands, easements, and rights-of-way necessary for the construc- tion of the project; (e) hold and save the United States free from damages due to the construction works; and (f) maintain and operate all works after completion in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of War. Assurance that the required conditions will be met was accepted and approved by the Secre- tary of the Army on February 28, 1950. Operations and results during fiscal year.-New work, contract: Construction of retaining embankments and sluice for the dredge- spoil disposal area, near Swedeland, Pa., commenced May 15, 1950, and was 25 percent complete at the end of the fiscal year. The costs were $15,150.68. A contract for construction of retaining embankments and sluice for the dredge-spoil disposal area, near Harmonville, Pa., was awarded June 9, 1950. At the end of the fiscal year only pre- liminary work had been done. The costs were $25.05. A contract for construction of retaining embankments and sluice for the dredge-spoil disposal area, near Spring Mill, Pa., was awarded June 21, 1950. At the end of the fiscal year only preliminary work had been done. The costs were $39.26. New work, hired labor: Preliminary studies in connection with the removal and disposal of culm from Plymouth, Flatrock and Fairmount pools in progress at the end of the previous fiscal year were completed. The costs were $8,867.40. Plans and specifications were prepared for the construction of disposal areas for culm to be removed from Plymouth and Flat- rock Pools. The costs were $18,393.28. The total cost of all work was $42,475.67. The expenditures were $31,807.24. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction of disposal areas, for culm to be removed from Plymouth and Flatrock Pools, has been initiated. 332 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 The costs under the project were $66,522.32 for new work. The expenditures were $53,854.36. Proposed operations.-It is proposed to apply the funds unex- pended on June 30, 1950, amounting to $346,145.64, as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950............................ $12,667.96 New work, contract: Construction of retaining embankments and sluice for the dredge-spoil disposal area, near Swedeland, Pa., under contract in force to be completed November 1950........ 45,000.00 Construction of retaining embankments and sluice for the dredge-spoil disposal area, near Harmonville, Pa., under contract in force to be completed March 1951............. 72,000.00 Construction of retaining embankments and sluice for the dredge-spoil disposal area, near Spring Mill, Pa., under contract in force to be completed April 1951 ............ 216,477.68 Total ............................................ 346,145.64 The additional sum of $1,900,000 can be profitably expended for the fiscal year 1952 for new work dredging of culm from Flat Rock and Plymouth Pools and to initiate construction of Darby Creek disposal area. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated .------------------------------------ $35, 000. 00 $365, 000. 00 $400, 000. 00 Cost----...-. .------------------------ -------------- 24, 046. 65 42,475.67 66, 522.32 Expenditures---...-..----------..--------- -------------- 22, 047. 12 31, 807.24 53, 854. 36 Maintenance: Appropriated...------- ----------- ----------------------------------------- Cost- .--- ---------- --- -. Expenditures .----------- -------------------------- ------------------------------- -------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ...................... $59,307.24 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project...................... 12,174,000.00 5. SCHUYLKILL RIVER, PA. Location.-This river has its source in Schuylkill County, Pa., flows in a general southeasterly direction 150 miles, and empties into the Delaware River at Philadelphia, Pa. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 295 and 280.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Act of July 11, 1870, and modified April 26, 1892. For further details see page 325, Annual Report for 1932. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 33 feet deep and 400 feet wide in Delaware River to the mouth and within the river to Twenty-ninth Street, three-fourths mile above the mouth; thence the same depth and 300 feet wide to Passyunk Avenue Bridge, 31/ miles above the mouth; thence 26 feet deep and 200 feet wide to Gibsons Point, 41/2 miles above the mouth; and thence 22 feet deep and 200 feet wide to University Avenue RIVERS AND HARBORS-PHILADELPHIA, PA., DISTRICT 333 Bridge, 6 miles above the mouth, including widening at bends. The total length of the section included in the project is about 61/2 miles. All depths refer to the plane of mean low water. The mean tidal range at the mouth is 5.9 feet and at Grays Ferry Bridge about one-half mile below University Avenue Bridge, 6.4 feet. The extreme tidal range, due to freshets and prolonged heavy winds, is about 14 feet. The estimated cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $2,804,- 000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1949) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $966,000, in addition to $1,300,000 required to restore project depth below Passyunk Avenue Bridge as provided by the river and Harbor Act of July 3, 1930, and $1,036,000 for the restora- tion of project depths above Passyunk Avenue Bridge as provided by the River and Harbor Act of July 24, 1946. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Aug. 8, 1917 Depths of 35 feet from mouth to Girard Point, thence IH. Doc.1270, 64th Cong., 1st sess. 30 feet, 26 feet, and 22 feet to University Ave. Bridge, Philadelphia. July 3, 1930 A depth of 30 feet instead of 35 feet between the Rivers and Harbors Committee1 mouth and Girard Point, and the conditional Doc. 40, 71st Cong., 2d sess. restoration and maintenance of the channel below Passyunk Ave., by the United States. t July 24, 1946 A depth of 33 feet from the channel in Delaware Riv- H. Doc. 699, 79th Cong., 2d sess. er to Passyunk Ave., restoration of the project channel dimensions between Passyunk Ave., and University Ave., and full maintenance of the entire project. I Contains latest published maps. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of July 24, 1946, imposed the condition that the city of Philadelphia agree to re- move 60,000 cubic yards (place measurement) of material annual- ly from that portion or those portions of the project which the District Engineer may designate until such time as adequate municipal sewage-treatment works are constructed and placed in effective operation. This condition is being satisfactory com- plied with. All other requirements have been fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-There are 43 wharves located within the limits of the improvement. These terminals are considered ade- quate for existing commerce. (For further details see Port Series No. 7-Revised 1947-Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-New work, hired labor: Dredging by the United States hopper dredges Atlantic, Harding, and Rossell to deepen the channel from 30 feet to 33 feet between Delaware River and Passyunk Avenue Bridge in progress at the end of the previous fiscal year was completed November 26, 1949. There were removed 81,084 cubic yards, place measure- ment, of material. The cost, including rehandling with pipe-line dredges, was $60,603.57. Removal of ledge rock to 23 feet, from the 22-foot channel at Gibson Point, by United States derrickboat No. 37 was in progress November 1 to 29, 1949. There were re- moved 73 cubic yards of rock. The cost was $9,883.66. 939127-51-vol. 1---22 334 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Maintenance, contract: Dredging in the channel between Passyunk Avenue Bridge and Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Bridge was commenced July 6, 1949, and completed September 30, 1949. There were removed 348,048 cubic yards of material, place mea- surement. The costs were $157,655.16. Hired labor: The material dredged by contract from the chan- nel between Passyunk Avenue Bridge and Baltimore & Ohio Rail- road Bridge was rehandled at Hog Island disposal basin by United States pipe-line dredge Alabama. The costs were $60,- 777.60. Dredging in the 33-foot channel between Delaware River and Passyunk Avenue Bridge by the United States hopper dredge Rossell was commenced November 14 and completed November 26, 1949. There were removed 38,768 cubic yards, place measure- ment, of material. The costs, including rehandling with a United States pipe-line dredge, were $25,317.69. Surveys and channel examinations, were made at a cost of $17,498.10. The cost for all work was $70,487.23 for new work, and $261,248.55 for mainte- nance, a total of $331,735.78. The expenditures were $332,070. In compliance with local cooperation requirements, the city of Philadelphia dredged a total of 23,650 cubic yards of material from the channel above Passyunk Avenue Bridge. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 98 percent complete. The 33-foot depth channel from Delaware River to Passyunk Avenue Bridge was completed in 1949. The work remaining to be done is the removal of a few rock shoals above Passyunk Avenue Bridge. The latest examinations show minimum depths, at mean low water, available to navigation as follows: Minimum depth Date Section Project Left Mid-channel Right depth outside for half outside (feet) quarter project width quarter (feet) (feet) (feet) May 1950 Do.... Delaware River to 29th St.. 29th St. to Passyunk Ave. - 33 26.9 31.4 26.0 -. 33 19.0 24.8 16.2 April Passyunk Ave. to Gibson Point .---- 26 15.0 14.6 10.5 Do .... Gibson Point to University Ave.... ... 22 5.4 8.2 2.7 The costs under the existing project were $2,753,037.88 for new work and $7,529,662.53 for maintenance, a total of $10,282,700.41. The expenditures were $10,280,676.64. Proposed operations.-It is proposed to apply the funds un- expended on June 30, 1950, amounting to $7,553.31, together with an anticipated allotment of $757,000, as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950............................. $2,023.77 Maintenance, contract: Dredging in channel between Passyunk Avenue Bridge and Barrett Co. wharf, January 1951 to April 1951.......... 316,000.00 Maintaining project depth between Delaware River and Passyunk Avenue Bridge with United States hopper RIVERS AND HARBORS-PHILADELPHIA, PA., DISTRICT 835 dredges including rehandling with pipe-line dredges, as required ........................................... 446,529.54 Total ............................................ 764,553.31 The additional sum of $550,000 can be profitably expended for the fiscal year 1952 for maintenance dredging in the channel be- tween Passyunk Avenue Bridge and University Avenue Bridge, by contract, and maintaining project depth between the mouth and Passyunk Avenue Bridge with United States hopper dredges including rehandling with United States pipe-line dredges, as required. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 Iune 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated ............ ...... ..... $1,395, 000.00 -$97, 963.13 $ 3, 278, 037. 88 Cost _.. ...- ...... ..... ....... $70,095.77 1,156, 453.87 70, 487. 23 3, 278, 037.88 Expenditures ............. . 1, 226, 728.05 70, 308. 82 3,278,037.88 Maintenance: Appropriated...-.$1, 225, 000. 00 $256. 000. 00 500, 000. 00 804, 000. 00 125, 078.40 7,535,192. 07 Cost . _.._... 983, 890. 06 798, 957.06 532, 800. 80 649,575.61 261, 218.55 7, 529, 662. 53 Expenditures.... - 1,002, 880. 62 801, 569.02 506, 770. 93 664, 121.50 261, 761. 18 7, 527, 638. 76 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.......... .$52,000 6. WILMINGTON HARBOR, DEL. Location.-This harbor is formed by Christina River, which rises in New Castle County, Del., flows northeasterly 16 miles, passing through the city of Wilmington, Del., and empties into Delaware River about 29 miles below Philadelphia, Pa. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 294.) Previous projects.-Work was done on Christina River from 1836 to 1838. The original project was adopted by River and Harbor Act of July 11, 1870, and modified by River and Harbor Acts of March 3, 1881, and July 5, 1884. For further details see page 1785 of Annual Report for 1915 and page 308 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 30 feet deep and 400 feet wide in Delaware River to the mouth of Christina River and within the river to Lobdell Canal, three-fourths mile above the mouth; thence 21 feet deep and 250 feet wide to the mouth of Brandywine River, 11/2 miles above the mouth; thence the same depth and 200 feet wide to the pulp works, 33/4 miles above the mouth; thence decreasing to a depth of 10 feet in 750 feet to the Pennsylvania Railroad bridge No. 4; and thence 7 feet deep and 100 feet wide to Newport, 9 miles above the mouth, including an inner basin 30 feet deep formed by widening the channel to an average width of 600 feet and extending approximately 4,400 feet upstream from the mouth to Lobdell Canal. It also provides for the removal of about 1,200 feet of the outer end of a stone-filled, pile-and timber-crib jetty constructed 2,150 feet long on the north 336 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 side of the entrance; for a steel-sheet pile jetty 2,300 feet long, with 120-foot inshore wing, on the south side of the entrance, and for a V-shaped stone-filled pile and timber jetty at the mouth of Brandywine River, 430 feet long on the Brandywine side and 260 feet long on the Christina side. The total length of the section included in the project is about 91/2 miles. All depths refer to the plane of mean low water. The mean tidal range at the mouth is 5.6 feet, and at Newport 3.9 feet. The extreme tidal range due to prolonged heavy winds is about 13 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $1,277,- 000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The lat- est (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $400,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents H. Doc. 66, 54th Cong., 1st sess.; June 3, 18961 Depths of 21, 10, and 7 feet, and jetties ..-..... Annual Report, 1896, p. 973; An- Mar. 3, 1899J 1 nual Report, 1897, p. 12501. July 25, 1912 Purchase or construction of a dredge and auxiliaries, H. Doc. 359, 62d Cong., 2d Sess. including a wharf and depot, and maintenance of the project. Entrance channel and basin with 25-foot depth and H. Doc. 114, 67th Cong., 1st sess., Sept. 22 1922 construction by local interests of the new south and Senate committee 1 print, 68th Mar. 3, 1925 ( jetty. Cong., 1st sess. July 3, 1930 A 30-foot depth between Delaware River and the Rivers and Harbors Committee 1 Lobdell Canal and modification or removal of a Doc. 20, 71st Cong., 2d sess. portion of the north jetty. Aug. 30,19352 Completion of the new south jetty by the United Rivers and Harbors Committee States; subject to the provision that the city of Doc. 32, 73d Cong., 2d sess. Wilmington shall reimburse the United States for the cost, without interest, of any part of the struc- ture that may subsequently be occupied and uti- lized for city activities. Oct. 17, 1940 Permit temporary occupancy by the city of Wil- H. Doc. 658, 76th Cong., 3d sess. mington of any part of the south jetty for city ac- tivities under revocable license, provided the occu- pied portion of the jetty is properly maintained without expense to the United States. 1Contains latest published maps. 2 Also May 28, 1935, under Emergency Relief Administration. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-A modern marine terminal is located just inside the entrance to the harbor. This terminal is operated for the city of Wilmington by a board of harbor commissioners, and is open to all on equal terms. Railroad connection on the teminal wharf provides for direct interchange of freight between car and ship. There are 29 other wharves and landings within the Chris- tina River which forms the harbor. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. (For further details see Port Series No. 8-Revised 1947-Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance dredg- ing in the channel between Delaware River and Lobdell Canal was in progress at intervals during the year. There were removed 701,868 cubic yards, place mdaurement, of material by United States hopper dredges Goethals, New Orleans, and Rossell, at a cost of $165,308.62, and 824,982 cubic yards, place measurement, of material by the United States pipe-line dredges Alabama and RIVERS AND HARBORS-PHILADELPHIA, PA., DISTRICT 337 Gillespie at a cost of $153,605.53. Surveys and channel examina- tions were made at a cost of $7,555.30. A credit received during the fiscal year was the collection of $3,600 for damages to south jetty at the mouth of Christina River. The cost of all work was $322,869.45 for maintenance. The expenditures were $332,600.24. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 99 percent complete. The channel above Lobdell Canal and the V-shaped stone-filled pile and timber jetty at the mouth of the Brandywine River, 430 feet long on the Brandywine side and 260 feet long on the Christina side, were completed in 1901. Re- moval of about 1,200 feet of the outer end of a stone-filled pile and timber jetty constructed 2,150 feet long on the north side of the entrance was completed in 1931. The steel-sheet pile jetty 2,300 feet long, with a 120-foot inshore wing, on the south side of the entrance was completed in 1936. The harbor channel with the exception of the deepening of the inner basin from 25 feet to 30 feet, was completed in 1931. The latest examinations show minimum depths at mean low water, as follows: Minimum depth Date Section Project Left Mid-channel Right depth outside for half outside (feet) quarter project quarter (feet) width (feet) (feet) June 1950 Delaware River to Lobdell Canal-....--------- 30 24. 8 25.6 19.6 July 1949 Lobdell Canal to Brandywine River.... 21 ----- 114. 2 -- Do-..... Brandywine River to Market St......... 21 . 115.0 '... ----- Do-...... Market St. to pulp works- - -- 21 - - - 116.0 - --- Do- .. Pulp works to Pennsylvania Railroad 10 16. 0 Bridge No. 4. Do. .. Pennsylvania Railroad Bridge No. 4 to 7 -- - - 16.1 Newport. 1In 80 percent project width. The costs and expenditures under the existing project, excluding $60,000 contributed funds expended for maintenance, were as follows: Emergency Regular Total relief funds funds Costs: New work --- .. -......----- .- - - - $206,176. 75 $924, 356.12 $1,130, 532. 87 Maintenance.. ------------------- - ------.. 6, 484, 679.45 6, 484,679. 45 Total..... ....------------------------ - 206,176. 75 7, 409, 035. 57 7, 615, 212. 32 Expenditures --............... ..--.-. 206,176. 75 7, 416, 421.93 7, 622, 598. 68 Proposed operations.-It is proposed to apply the funds un- expended on June 30, 1950, amounting to $7,553.31 and accounts receivable, amounting to $7,386.36, a total of $14,939.67, together with an anticipated allotment of $400,000 for maintenance dredg- ing between Delaware River and Lobdell Canal by contract and 3888 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 with United States hopper and pipe-line dredges at intervals during the year totaling 6 months. The additional sum of $400,000 can be profitably expended for the fiscal year 1952 for maintenance dredging of the channel from Delaware River to Lobdell Canal by contract and with United States hopper and pipe-line dredges as required. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 work: NewAppropriated_-------------------------------------------------------------$1,532,654.08 Cost---------- ------------------------------------------------------ 1,532, 654.08 Expenditures---....-..-----------.--------------..-------------- ..-------------- 1, 532, 654. 08 Maintenance: Appropriated .. $368, 000. 00 $5, 000. 00 $250,000. 00 $413, 216,43 $340, 000.00 6, 502, 277.48 Cost-.... .-- 156, 706. 43 286, 989.74 241, 640. 87 427, 208. 25 322, 869.45 16, 484, 679.45 Expenditures_.... 146, 337.50 300, 871.02 228, 781.47 434, 298. 55 332, 600. 24 6, 492, 065.81 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.......... $146,000 1 In addition, $60, 000 contributed funds were expended for maintenance. 7. INLAND WATERWAY FROM DELAWARE RIVER TO CHESAPEAKE BAY, DEL., AND MD. Location.-This waterway begins at Reedy Point on Delaware River, about 41 miles below Philadelphia, Pa., and passes through the sea level Chesapeake & Delaware Canal, a distance of 14 miles, to Back Creek, at Chesapeake City, Md. It then passes for 5 miles down Back Creek, thence 9 miles down Elk River to Chesapeake Bay and thence 18 miles down Chesapeake Bay to a point near Pooles Island. A branch channel connects Delaware River at Delaware City, Del., with the main channel at a point about 11/2 miles west of Reedy Point. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 294, 1226, 570, and 572.) Previous projects.-The River and Harbor Act of August 8, 1917, made appropriation for preliminary studies with a view to taking over the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal. The River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1919, provided for the purchase of the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal. The River and Harbor Acts of January 21, 1927, and July 3, 1930, provided for dredging in Back Creek, Md., and the construction of bridges and roadways. For further details see Annual Report for 1934, page 242, and Annual Report for 1938, page 312. Existing projects.-This provides for a sea-level channel to ac- commodate vessels drawing 25 feet and having a depth of 27 feet and a width of 250 feet from Delaware River to Elk River and thence 400 feet wide down Elk River and Chesapeake Bay to deep water at or near Pooles Island; alteration of existing bridges over the canal; extension of the entrance jetties at Reedy Point; the enlargement of the anchorage and mooring basin in Back Creek to afford an area about 400 feet wide, 1,000 feet long, and 12 feet RIVERS AND HARBORS-PHILADELPHIA, PA., DISTRICT 339 deep, including provision of sluice gates at the fixed highway bridge; dredging the Delaware City Branch Channel to a depth of 8 feet and a width of 50 feet; deepening the existing basin to the same depth; revetment of both banks east of Fifth Street Bridge; and construction of bulkheads. The project also provides for the construction of a four-lane high-level fixed highway bridge across the canal at or near St. Georges, Del., of such type, design, and clearance for navigation as are approved by the Chief of Engineers. The total length of the section included in the project, excluding the Delaware City Branch Channel, which is about 2 miles long, is about 46 miles. All depths refer to the plane of mean low water in Delaware River. The mean tidal range at the Delaware River entrance is 5.4 feet and in Elk River at the mouth of Back Creek, 2.2 feet. The extreme tidal range is from 6.3 feet above mean high water to 3.0 feet below mean low water. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1949, is $14,625,- 000. The latest (1949) approved estimate of cost for annual main- tenance is $825,000, including $225,000 for operation and care of the waterway. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 30, 1935 (H. Doc. 201, 72d Cong., 1st sess., and Rivers and Harbors Committee Docs. 18 and 24, 73d Cong., 2d sess.). The act approved August 7, 1939 (Public Law 310, 76th Cong., 1st sess.), authorized the construction of a four-lane high-level fixed highway bridge at or near St. Georges, Del. The latest published map of the canal is found in Rivers and Harbors Committee Document No. 24, Seventy-third Congress, second session. Operation and care of the canal and appurtenant works were included in the project July 1, 1935, under the pro- visions of the Permanent Appropriations Repeal Act approved June 26, 1934. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-Ample mooring facilities at the eastern and western ends of the canal and bulkheads at Delaware City and St. Georges have been constructed by the United States. A harbor for small boats has been provided and a wharf has been con- structed at Chesapeake City. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-New work: Bank stabilization by grading and riprapping south bank between sta- tions 76-+-558 and 77+062, at Chesapeake City, by contract, was commenced August 15 and completed November 14, 1949. The costs were $16,443.85. Maintenance, contract: Repairs to the fender system at rail- road bridge in progress at the end of the previous fiscal year was completed September 9, 1949. The costs were $28,275.40. Construction of additions to complete the night lighting system along the north bank of the canal in progress at the end of the previous fiscal year was completed February 16, 1950. The costs were $69,628.66. Construction of the superstructure for a highway bridge at Chesapeake City, Md., in progress at the end of the previous fiscal 340 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 year was completed September 20, 1949. The costs were $230,- 377.87. Construction of approaches to the bridge in progress at the end of the previous fiscal year was completed October 26, 1949. The costs were $53,163.94. The cost of engineering services in connection with the construction of the bridge was $12,219.30. The costs of miscellaneous bridge construction items were $5,- 464.05. Credits received during the fiscal year in connection with the construction of the new highway bridge at Chesapeake City, Md., were as follows: Reimbursement of $12,957.35 by the Conowingo Power Co., for the installation of 4-inch power cable conduits on the bridge; and reimbursement of $14,415.26 by the Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co., for the installation of 4-inch telephone cable conduits on the bridge. Maintenance, hired labor: Dredging shoals at Reedy Point entrance, stations 0+000 to 5+800, by U. S. hopper dredge Rossell was commenced March 6 and completed April 1, 1950. There were removed 215,083 cubic yards, place measurement, of material at a cost of $111,603.17. Dredging shoals in Chesapeake Bay approach channel, stations 219+000 to 235+000, by U. S. hopper dredge New Orleans was commenced May 15 and com- pleted May 29, 1950. There were removed 611,791 cubic yards, place measurement, of material at a cost of $25,680.48. Dredging at Reedy Point, stations 2+700 to 7+700, by United States pipe,- line dredge Alabama was commenced February 9 and completed March 2, 1950. There were removed 97,028 cubic yards, place measurement, of material at a cost of $47,562.51. Dredging in the canal at stations 37+900 to 39+100 and 69+600 to 71+400 by United States pipeline dredge Alabama was commenced Jan- uary 5 and completed February 9, 1950. There were removed 192,364 cubic yards, place measurement, of material at a cost of $71,790.28. Other hired labor costs included maintaining and repairing banks, $32,744.37; draining banks, $17,688.90; maintaining and repairing auxiliary works, $12,235.04; removing miscellaneous obstructions and debris, $2,752.13; and surveys and channel exam- inations, $13,218.90; a total of $78,639.34. Operating and care, contract: Replacing all lift span counter- weight ropes of the Reedy Point Highway Bridge in progress at the end of the previous fiscal year was completed August 18, 1949. The costs were $8,872.01. Hired labor: Emergency repairs on Summit Bridge were in progress from the beginning of the fiscal year to September 1949. The costs were $30,703.32. The waterway and the highway bridges across it were operated throughout the year and the ferry at Chesapeake City to Sep- tember 21, 1949. The costs were $380,545.44. The cost of all work was $16,443.85 for new work, $707,032.39 for maintenance and $420,120.77 for operating and care, a total of $1,143,597.01. The expenditures were $1,587,404.91. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was prac- tically complete. The 27-foot channel was completed in 1938 and the four-lane high-level fixed highway bridge at St. Georges in RIVERS AND HARBORS-PHILADELPHIA, PA., DISTRICT 841 1942. The work remaining to be done is deepening the Delaware City branch channel from 6 feet to 8 feet from a point 400 feet east of Fifth Street Bridge to its junction with the canal. The latest examinations show minimum depths, at mean low water, as follows: Minimum depth Date Section Project Left Mid-channel Right depth outside for half outside (feet) quarter project width quarter (feet) (feet) (feet) Nov. 1949 Delaware River to Elk River------------- 27 19. 2 24. 5 9.2 May Elk River to Chesapeake Bay ------ 27 22.1 24.7 19.8 Dec. 1946 Delaware City branch channel - -- -8--.. 11.8 ---- S80 percent project width. The total costs and expenditures under the existing project were as follows: Emergency Regular Total relief funds funds Costs: New work-. $4, 756, 247. 79 $ 9, 788, 338. 66 $14, 544, 586. 45 Maintenance ------------------------------------------------ 12, 730, 333.73 12, 730, 333.73 Operating and care -------- ------- - ----------- - 5, 425, 549. 99 5, 425, 549. 99 Total.... 4, 756, 247. 79 27, 944, 222. 38 32, 700, 470.17 Expenditures .-------------- 4, 756, 247. 79 27, 929, 409.66 32, 685. 657.45 In addition, the sum of $2,513,270.24 was expended between August 1918 and June 1935 on operating and care of the works of improvement under provisions of the permanent indefinite appro- priation for such purpose. Proposed operations.-It is proposed to apply the funds un- expended on June 30, 1950, amounting to $157,446.61, together with an anticipated allotment of $795,000, as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950............................ $14,812.72 Maintenance, contract: Repairing fender system at Railroad Bridge, March to June 1951.............................. 82,000.00 Hired labor: Dredging with United States hopper dredges and pipeline dredges in order to maintain project depths, as required.. 371,554.25 Maintaining canal banks and auxiliary works throughout the year ........................................... 63,000.00 Drainage of banks..................................... 28,000.00 Removing north ferry slip at Chesapeake City, Md......... 15,000.00 Removing obstructions and debris throughout the year.... 12,000.00 Total maintenance ................................. 571,554.25 Maintenance (operating and care) : Operating canal and bridges ............................. 230,000.00 Ordinary maintenance and repairs to bridges .............. 136,079.64 Total maintenance (operating and care) ................ 366.079.64 Total for all work................................... 952,446.61 The additional sum of $680,000 can be profitably expended for the following schedule of work during the fiscal year 1952: 342 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Maintenance: Dredging with U. S. hopper dredges and pipeline dredges in order to maintain project depths: maintaining canal banks and auxiliary works throughout the year; removing ob- structions and debris and draining banks ..................... $400,000 Maintenance (operating and care) : Operating canal and bridges, and for ordinary maintenance and repairs to bridges.......... 280,000 Total for all work.................................... 680,000 The completion of the Delaware City branch channel is not required by existing commerce. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including I fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New Work: Appropriated.... $ 645, 000. 00 $ -5, 000. 00 $-45, 000. 00 ----- - $ -2, 649. 64 $25, 254,341.46 Cost-........... 26, 915.39 475, 295.82 73,695.30 .. 16, 443. 85 25, 254, 341.46 Expenditures .... 17, 689.46 474, 712. 92 82, 986. 70 $ 517.43 16, 443.85 25, 254, 341.46 Maintenance: Appropriated ...- 3, 500, 000.00 -945,000.00 1, 348, 700.00 2, 677, 608.46 923,000.00 25, 202. 265.47 Cost----.... .. 936,195.84 1, 675, 284. 94 1, 474, 585.91 2, 790, 250. 29 1,127,153. 16 25, 059, 631.58 Expenditures .... 962, 262. 56 1, 612, 704. 88 1, 427, 566. 21 2, 451,358.24 1, 570, 961.06 25,044, 818.86 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project............ $80,000 8. ST. JONES RIVER, DELAWARE Location.-This river rises in the western part of Kent County, Del., flows southeasterly 24 miles, and empties into Delaware Bay about 26 miles above Cape Henlopen. (See U. S. Coast and Geo- detic Survey Chart No. 1218.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1881; modified in 1884 and again in 1889. (For further details see p. 1787, Annual Report for 1915, and p. 324, Annual Report for 1938.) Existing project.-This provides for an entrance channel 7 feet deep and 60 feet wide extending from the mouth of the river to a junction with Murderkill River entrance channel 2,700 feet off- shore, thence following the latter to deep water in Delaware Bay, protected on the north by a jetty 5,700 feet long, and on the south by a second jetty 4,100 feet long extending from the south bank of Murderkill River to a point abreast the outer end of the proposed north jetty; a channel within the river 7 feet deep at mean low water from the mouth to Dover, 50 feet wide from the mouth to Lebanon, a distance of 7 miles, and 40 feet wide thence to Dover, a further distance of 4 miles, and the dredging of 16 cut-offs to shorten the distance and eliminate sharp turns and bad shoals. The mean range of tide at the mouth is 4.9 feet, at Lebanon 2 feet, and at Dover 1.5 feet. The extreme range of tide is from 1 foot below mean low water to 2 feet above mean high water. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $1,200,- 000 exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The RIVERS AND HARBORS-PHILADELPHIA, PA., DISTRICT 848 latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $16,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 25, 1910 For a 7-foot depth throughout, 16 cut-offs and north H. Doc. 1116, 60th Cong., 2d sess.l jetty. June 5, 1920 No expenditures authorized until satisfactory title to Specified in act. the land required for any cut-off shall have been transferred to the United States free of cost. Aug. 26, 1937 For a realined entrance channel and jetties ...- .. Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 18, 75th Cong., 1st sess.' 1Contains latest published maps. Local cooperation.-The work authorized by the River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937, is subject to the conditions that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States neces- sary rights-of-way and suitable spoil-disposal areas for new work and for subsequent maintenance as required. This requirement has not been fully complied with. All prior requirements have been fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-There are three wharves and several land- ings along the river, all of which are privately owned, but are open to use by the general public. None of the wharves has rail- road connections. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Under maintenance, surveys and channel examinations were made. The costs and expenditures were $710.80. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 40 percent complete. A 7-foot channel from Delaware Bay to the landing at Dover, including 16 cut-offs, was completed in 1933. The work remaining to be done is the dredging of a realined en- trance channel and the construction of jetties at the mouth, and the dredging of a 7-foot channel a short distance upstream from the landing at Dover. The controlling depths at mean low water in July 1949 were as follows: From Delaware Bay to the mouth, 3 feet; thence to Barkers Landing, 5 feet; thence to Lebanon, 5.3 feet; and thence in June 1945, to Dover, 3.6 feet. The costs and expenditures under the existing project were $152,512.17 for new work and $36,381.72 for maintenance, a total of $188,893.89. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Completion of the project is dependent on the fulfillment of the requirements of local cooperation. Local interests have initiated action toward meeting the requirements. 844 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New Work: Appropriated -....- - -$207,102.37 Cost .........- 207,102.37 Expenditures.... .. 207,102.37 Maintenance: Appropriated------------------ $710. 80 65,318. 02 Cost.. ........... -- ...- 710.80 65,318.02 E xpenditures --.-- .............--- - ..... 710.80 65,318.02 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project...... $1,047,500.00 9. MURDERKILL RIVER, DEL. Location.-This river rises in Kent County, Del., flows north- easterly 19 miles through the county, and empties into Delaware Bay about 25 miles above Cape Henlopen. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1218.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 7 feet deep at mean low water, 150 feet wide in Delaware Bay to the mouth, and thence 80 feet wide to Frederica, 71/2 miles above the mouth. The total length of the section included in the project is about 81 miles. The mean tidal range at the mouth is 4.9 feet and at Frederica 2.5 feet. The extreme tidal range is from about 1 foot below mean low water to about 2 feet above mean high water. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $110,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of main- tenance is $7,800. This project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of July 13, 1892 (H. Ex. Doc. 21, 52d Cong., 1st sess., and Annual Report for 1892, p. 981). The latest published map is in House Document No. 1058, Sixty-second Congress, third session. Local cooperation.-None required. Terminal facilities.-There are a number of light timber wharves on both sides of the river inside the mouth and two wharves at Frederica, all of which are privately owned. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance dredg- ing, by contract, in progress at the end of the previous fiscal year was completed August 18, 1949. There were removed 22,948 cubic yards of material. The cost was $12,164.19. The expendi- tures were $15,717.86. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 63 percent complete. A channel 7 feet deep and 60 feet wide from Delaware Bay to Frederica was completed in 1911. The work re- maining to be done is the widening of the channel to project width. The latest examinations show controlling depths at mean low water, as follows: In August 1949, in Delaware Bay to the mouth, 7.5 feet; and thence in June 1945, to Frederica, 5 feet. RIVERS AND HARBORS-PHILADELPHIA, PA., DISTRICT 845 The costs under the existing project were $37,630.07 for new work and $203,520.95 for maintenance, a total of $241,151.02. The expenditures were $241,051.02. Proposed operations.-It is proposed to apply the funds un- expended on June 30, 1950, amounting to $2,390.57, as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950.............................. $100.00 Maintenance: Channel examinations and surveys ................ 2,290.57 Total ............................................... 2,390.57 No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. Completion of the project is not required by the existing com- merce. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New Work: Appropriated -- ....------------- ---- $37, 630.07 Cost-... ------------ .. -------------------------------------------------- 37, 630.07 Expenditures - -- - - - - - - - - --.... .. ... .. . . . . .. . .. . . . . 37, 630.07 Maintenance Appropriated... -- $594.84- $1,166.30 $35, 000.00 -$13, 000.00 205, 811.52 Cost.....---------.------------------------ 1,166.30 7, 545. 24 12,164.19 2C3, 520.95 Expenditures - -....- 57. 79-- ---------- 1,166. 30 3, 891.57 15, 717.86 203, 420.95 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project........... $72,000 10. MISPILLION RIVER, DEL. Location.-This river rises in Kent and Sussex Counties, Del., flows northeasterly 15 miles along the boundary line between the two counties, and empties into Delaware Bay about 16 miles above Cape Henlopen. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1218.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of March 3, 1879, July 13, 1892, modified July 3, 1893, and by River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1907. For further details see page 1786, Annual Report for 1915, page 448 of Annual Report for 1918, and page 327 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 6 feet deep at mean low water, 80 feet wide in Delaware Bay to the mouth, and thence 60 feet wide to Milford, 11 miles above the mouth, with additional width at sharp bends. It also provides for four cut- offs, 50 feet wide, and for two parallel stone-filled pile and timber jetties at the mouth, spaced 210 feet apart, the south jetty 5,850 feet long and the north jetty about 6,496 feet long extending to a point opposite the end of the south jetty. The total length of the section included in the project is about 12 miles. The mean tidal range at the mouth is 4.4 feet and at Milford 3.4 feet. The ex- treme tidal range is from about 1 foot below mean low water to about 2 feet above mean high water. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1937, was $177,- 346 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 350, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $23,200. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 2, 1919 A 6-foot depth and extension of south jetty .-- - - . H. Doe. 678, 62d Cong., 2d sess.' Aug. 26, 1937 Extension of north jetty___ Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 83, 74th Cong., 2d sess.' ' Contains latest published maps. Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with. Terminal facilities.-There are two wharves inside the mouth of the river and eight piers or wharves at Milford, one of which is owned by the city of Milford. There is also a marine railway at Milford. The facilities are, considered adequate for existing com- merce. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-A contract for main- tenance dredging to 6 feet in the entrance channel and in the channel in the river from cut-off No. 3 to Milford was awarded June 7, 1950. At the end of the fiscal year only preliminary work had been done. The costs were $4,859.29 for maintenance. The expenditures were $4,846.93. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project was completed in 1939. The four cut-offs were completed in 1923; the 6-foot chan- nel from Delaware Bay to Milford in 1924; and the jetties at the mouth in 1939. The controlling depths at mean low water in August 1949 were as follows: Delaware Bay to the mouth, 4 feet; and thence to the fixed highway bridge at' Milford, 4.9 feet. The costs under the existing project were $216,390.72 for new work and $242,204.98 for maintenance, a total of $458,595.70. The expenditures were $458,583.34. Proposed operations.-It is proposed to apply the funds un- expended on June 30, 1950, amounting to $60,153.07, as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950.............................. $12.36 Maintenance: Dredging to 6-foot depth in the entrance channel and in the channel in the river from cut-off' No. 3 to Milford, under contract in force, to be completed November 1950...... 60,140.71 Total ................................................ 60,153.07 No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ---- - -- ---- -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New Work: Appropriated---.----- ..-- ..------------------------ ----------------------------- $365,189.13 Cost------------------------------------------------------------------365,189.13 Expenditures---..-. ......... ....------------..--------------- ---------------------------- 365,189.13 Maintenance Appropriated -..._ -- -$ 15.53-_ ......... $ 75, 000.00 -$ 5, 888.65 $65,1000.00 363, 518.11 Cost-........................ 58,564. 81 10,546.54 4,859.29 303,377.40 Expenditures.... 106. 57------------ 43, 703. 69 25, 407.66 4, 846.93 303, 365.04 RIVERS AND HARBORS--PHILADELPHIA, PA., DISTRICT 347 11. INLAND WATERWAY BETWEEN REHOBOTH BAY AND DELAWARE BAY, DEL. Location.-This waterway, a tidal canal, is situated in the southeasterly part of Sussex County, Del. It extends 12 miles northward from Rehoboth Bay through the Highland west of the town of Rehoboth to Gordon Lake; thence through the marshes back of Cape Henlopen to Lewes River; thence down Lewes River to its junction with Broadkill River near its mouth. An entrance to the waterway from Delaware Bay is located about 4 miles above Cape Henlopen. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 379, 1218, and 1219.) Previous projects.-A canal along a slightly different route formed a part of the projected waterway from Chincoteague Bay, Va., to Delaware Bay, begun in 1886 and abandoned in 1905. Existing project.-This provides for an entrance channel near Lewes 10 feet deep and 200 feet wide protected by two parallel jetties 500 feet apart; thence a channel 10 feet deep and 100 feet wide to South Street Bridge at Lewes, with a basin of the same depth 1,200 feet long and up to 375 feet in width at the latter point; thence a channel 6 feet deep and 50 feet wide (40 feet wide through Deep Cut near Rehoboth) to Rehoboth Bay; a chan- nel 6 feet deep and 100 feet wide from the entrance to Broadkill River; two parallel rubble mound jetties 725 feet long at the Re- hoboth Bay entrance, and the construction of one highway bridge and one railroad bridge at Rehoboth. The total length of the sec- tion included in the project is about 12 miles. All depths refer to the plane of mean low water. The mean tidal range in the waterway opposite the Delaware Bay entrance is 4 feet, at Lewes 3.7 feet, and at Rehoboth 0.6 foot. The extreme tidal range is from about 1 foot below mean low water to about 3 feet above mean high water. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $1,097,- 000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects, and $60,000 contributed funds. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $33,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: 1 Acts Work authorized Documents July 25, 1912 For a 6-foot-depth canal to connect Rehoboth Bay H. Doc. 823, 60th Cong., 1st sess., and Delaware Bay. and Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee Doc. 51, 61st Cong., 3d sess. Aug. 30, 1935 For a 6-foot-depth entrance near Lewes, for jetties, Rivers and Harbors Committee for widening the canal from Broadkill River to Doc. 56, 74th Cong., 1st sess. Lewes, and basin. Mar. 2, 1945 For a 10-foot-depth from Delaware Bay to Lewes H. Doc. 344, 77th Cong., 1st sess. and in basin, and for extending jetties. 1 Contains latest published maps. Local cooperation.-The work authorized by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, is subject to the conditions that local interests furnish free of cost to the United States all lands, easements, rights-of-way and spoil-disposal areas necessary for 348 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 the improvements and their subsequent maintenance, when and as required, hold and save the United States free from claims for damages resulting from the improvements, and give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that they will provide and maintain suitable terminal facilities at Lewes. The town of Lewes has furnished assurances that they will meet the conditions. All prior requirements have been met. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Surveys and chan- nel examinations under maintenance were made at a cost of $697.34. The expenditures were $725. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 59 percent complete. The jetties at the Rehoboth Bay entrance were completed in 1903 under a previous project; the highway bridge at Rehoboth Beach, in 1915, which the Delaware State Highway Department replaced with a new structure in 1926; the railroad bridge at Rehoboth Beach in 1916, removed by the Penn- sylvania Railroad Co., in 1941; a channel 6 feet deep and 50 feet wide from Broadkill River to Rehoboth Bay, in 1927; the channel widened to 100 feet between Broadkill River and Lewes with basin at Lewes and a new entrance from Delaware Bay 6 feet deep and 200 feet wide in 1937; and jetties at the Delaware Bay entrance ex- tending to the 6-foot depth curve in the Bay, in 1938. The work remaining to be done is the deepening of the channel from Dela- ware Bay to Lewes and the Basin at Lewes from 6 feet to 10 feet, and extending the existing jetties at the Delaware Bay entrance. The controlling depths, at mean low water, in July 1949, were as follows: Entrance channel, 6 feet; thence to the highway bridge at Lewes, 6 feet; and thence to Rehoboth Bay, 3 feet. The costs and expenditures under the existing project, exclud- ing $60,000 contributed funds, expended for new work, were $435,383. 07 for new work and $78,745.75 for maintenance, a total of $514,128.82. Proposed operations.-An anticipated allotment of $2,000 will be applied to surveys and channel examinations. No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including .... -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated--... --...------------------------------------------------------ $435,383.07 Cost----------- ------------------------------------------------------ 1435,383.07 - Expenditures -... ..- - ---.. ---------- .. 435,383.07 Maintenance: Appropriated.--- $2,904. 78------------------------ $2,400.00 ----- 78, 745. 75 Cost... 31, 791.04 ------------------------- ..------------.. 1,702.66 $697.34 78, 745.75 Expenditures. _- 32, 871.56 -1,675.00 725.00 78, 745.75 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project............ $662,000 I In addition, $60,000 contributed funds were expended for new work. BIVERS AND HARBORS-PHILADELPHIA, PA., DISTRICT 349 12. HARBOR OF REFUGE, DELAWARE BAY, DEL. Location.-This harbor is at the lower end of Delaware Bay, a few miles from the Atlantic Ocean on the Delaware side of the bay. It is about 120 miles south of New York Harbor, about 114 miles north of the entrance to Chesapeake Bay and about 101 miles from Philadelphia, Pa. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Sur- vey Charts Nos. 1218, 1219 and 379.) Previous projects.-The original project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of May 7, 1822, and modified by the River and Harbor Acts of July 4, 1836, January 23, 1880, and August 2. 1882. The total cost and expenditures of all projects, prior to the adoption of the existing project which was begun in 1897, were $2,749,451.79, all for new work. For further details see Annual Reports for 1874, part II, page 146; 1932, page 330; and 1938, page 330. Existing project.-This provides for the construction of a breakwater about 8,000 feet long, beginning at a point about 6,000 feet from Cape Henlopen and extending in a northerly direc- tion for a distance of 2,695 feet; thence in a northwesterly direc- tion for 5,330 feet; for the construction of 5 ice piers located in prolongation of this line and 10 more in a line perpendicular thereto extending toward the Delaware shore; and for a channel 15 feet deep and 300 feet wide from deep water in Delaware Bay to the pier of the Atlantic Fisheries Co. at Lewes, Del., with a turning basin 600 feet square at the inner end. The mean tidal range at this locality is about 4.1 feet. The extreme tidal range due to wind and equinoctial tides is about 9 feet greater. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $2,396,- 000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $40,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents (Breakwater construction-.....-......-....... .. H. Doc. 112, 52d Cong., 1st sess. IConstruction of 10 ice piers......................---------------------.. (Subproject, approved by War De- June 3, 1896 partment Apr. 23, 1900.) Construction of 5 additional ice piers- ......... .. (Subproject, approved by War De- partment, June 30, 1902. July 3, 1930 Channel 18 feet deep to the Queen Anne pier at Rivers and Harbors Committee 1 Lewes, Del. (No work has been done on this Doc. 15, 70th Cong., 1st sess. channel.) Aug. 30, 1935 Channel 15 feet deep to the pier of the Atlantic Fish- Rivers and Harbors Committee 1 eries Co., about 0.7 mile east of the Queen Anne Doc. 56, 74th Cong., 1st sess. pier. 1 Contains latest published maps. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of August 30, 1935, provides that local interests shall give assurance satisfac- tory to the Secretary of War that they will dredge their berthing facilities to a depth of 15 feet and that at least one pier will be made available for the use of visiting craft, subject to general 9391274-1-svol. 1---23 350 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 dockage rates. Assurance that the required conditions will be met was accepted and approved by the Secretary of War on July 25, 1946. Terminal facilities.-The only terminal facilities are the wharves on the Delaware Bay shore, about a mile east of the town of Lewes, Del. These consist of four private piers owned by fer- tilizer companies, and the Government-owned pier at Fort Miles. The four private piers have rail connection. Operations and results during fiscal year.-New work: A con- tract for dredging the 15-foot depth channel to the Fish Products Co. (formerly Atlantic Fisheries) pier and turning basin at the inner end, to project dimensions, was awarded May 10, 1950. At the end of the fiscal year only preliminary work had been done. The costs were $7,797.10 for new work. The expenditures were $6,032.90. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 87 percent complete. The breakwater was completed in 1901 and the ice piers in 1903. The work remaining to be done to complete the project is the dredging of a 15-foot channel to the Fish products Co. (formerly Atlantic Fisheries Co.) pier, and a turn- ing basin 600 feet square at the inner end. The controlling depth at mean low water in the proposed channel in December 1949 was 9.7 feet. The costs under the existing project were $2,246,002.44 for new work and $120,455.55 for maintenance, a total of $2,366,457.- 99. The expenditures were $2,364,693.79. Proposed operations.-It is proposed to apply the funds unex- pended on June 30, 1950, amounting to $200,579.87, as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950.............................. $1,764.20 New work: Dredging a channel 15 feet deep and 300 feet wide from deepwater to the Fish Products Co. (formerly Atlantic Fisheries) pier, and a turning basin 600 feet square at the inner end, under contract in force, to be completed November 1950 ... ........................ ........................ 198,815.67 Total .......................... .................. 200,579.87 No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto1946 New work: Appropriated .. ..------------------------- -------------------- $206,612.77 $5,194, 269.90 Cost-...-- --------------------------------------------------- 7, 797.10 4, 995, 454. 23 Expenditures.... -------------------------- 6,032.90 4,993, 690. 03 Maintenance: Appropriated. .--------------------------------.--------------------------- 120,445.55 Cost ... ...------------- ---. .. ..--------------...---------------------- 120,455.55 Expenditures -----.. ------------------------------------------------------ 120, 455. 55 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950....... $31,317.80 RIVERS AND HARBORS-PHILADELPHIA, PA., DISTRICT 851 13. WATERWAY FROM INDIAN RIVER INLET TO REHOBOTH BAY, DEL. Location.-This waterway is situated in the southeasterly part of Sussex County, connects Rehoboth Bay with Indian River Bay by way of Big Ditch. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1219.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 6 feet deep and 100 feet wide from water of 6-foot depth in Rehoboth Bay to water of the same depth in Indian River Bay by way of Big Ditch. The total length of the section included in the project is about 2.7 miles. The mean tidal range in the vicinity of the proj- ect in Rehoboth Bay is 0.5 foot; in Indian River Bay 0.9 foot. The extreme tidal range is from about 1.5 feet below mean low water to about 2.5 feet above mean high water. The estimate of cost for new work made in 1948 is $85,000, ex- clusive of $20,000 to be contributed by local interests. The latest (1948) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $14,- 000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act approved May 17, 1950 (H. Doc. No. 304, 81st Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-The act authorizing the project provides that local interests shall give assurances satisfactory to the Sec- retary of the Army that they will (a) provide without cost to the United States all lands, easements, rights-of-way, and suitable disposal areas for initial work and subsequent maintenance when and as required; (b) hold and save the United States free from damages due to the construction and subsequent maintenance of the project, including such damages as may occur to public or leased oyster beds; and (c) make a cash contribution of $20,000 toward the construction of the project. An Act by the General Assembly of the State of Delaware making an appropriation of $20,000 to the Delaware Commission of Shell Fisheries for the State's share of the initial cost of the improvement was approved June 29, 1949. Further action toward meeting the requirements is expected to be made during the fiscal year 1951. Terminal facilities.-There are no terminal or transfer facili- ties in the area that are fully open to public use. However, exist- ing facilities that are available on a limited basis are adequate for the present demand, and can be expected to expand to meet fu- ture needs. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been done on this project and there have been no costs or expenditures. Proposed operations.-No work is contemplated during the fis- cal years 1951 and 1952. 14. INDIAN RIVER INLET AND BAY, DEL. Location.-Indian River rises in Sussex County, Del., flows easterly 13 miles into Indian River Bay which is a shallow lagoon 6 miles long and 2 miles wide on the Delaware Coast about mid- way between Cape Henlopen and the Maryland State line. The 352 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 inlet is an opening through the barrier beach separating Indian River Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1219.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Act of Au- gust 2, 1882. For further details see page 744, Annual Report for 1888. Existing project.-This provides for the fixation of the inlet by the construction of two parallel jetties of steel sheet pile and stone design extending to approximately the 14-foot depth curve in the ocean, and for dredging an entrance channel 15 feet deep and 200 feet wide, for a distance of 7,000 feet inshore from the jetties; thence a channel 9 feet deep, 100 feet wide in the bay and 80 feet wide in the river, to and including a turning basin 9 feet deep, 175 feet wide and 300 feet long at Old Landing; thence a channel 4 feet deep and 60 feet wide to the highway bridge at Millsboro. The project also provides that the interior channel dimensions may, in the discretion of the Chief of Engineers, be modified as may be found desirable to increase the hydraulic efficiency of the channel, without increasing the cost. The total length of the section in- cluded in the project is about 133/4 miles. All depths refer to the plane of mean low water. The mean tidal range in the ocean at the inlet is 3.8 feet, and at the highway bridge inside the inlet, 2.4 feet. The extreme tidal range at the highway bridge is about 6 feet. The estimate of cost for new work revised in 1950 is $610,000 exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects and exclusive of $160,000 contributed funds and $50,000 to be contributed by local interests. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $36,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Aug. 26, 1937 A 15-foot inlet channel, steel and stone jetties, 6-foot Rivers and Harbors Committee 1 channel from end of inlet channel to deep water in Doc. 41, 75th Cong., 1st sess. the bay and authority to modify interior inlet channel. Mar. 2, 1945 A 9-foot channel from inlet to Old Landing, includ- H. Doc. 330, 76th Cong., 1st sess.t ing basin, and 4-foot Channel to highway bridge at Millsboro. 1 Contains latest published maps. Local cooperation.-The work authorized by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, is subject to the conditions that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, as and when required, all lands, easements, and rights-of-way and spoil-disposal areas for the initial work and for subsequent maintenance; hold and save the United States free from claims for damages result- ing from the improvement; contribute $50,000 to the initial cost; and give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that they will provide and maintain suitable terminal facilities, open to all on equal terms. Assurance that the conditions will be met was accepted and approved by the Secretary of the Army on January 9, 1950. All prior requirements have been complied with. RIVERS AND HARBORS-PHILADELPHIA, PA., DISTRICT 353 Terminal facilities.-There is a privately owned basin with berthing facilities for small boats located about three-fourths mile west of the highway bridge near the inlet and one-quarter mile north of the inlet channel connected therewith by a channel 6 feet deep and 40 feet wide; a United States Coast Guard wharf on the north side of the inlet channel in the same locality; and two wharves at Oak Orchard in Indian River Bay. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-New work: A con- tract for dredging the channel from the inner end of the inlet channel to the highway bridge at Millsboro, including a turning basin at Old Landing, to project dimensions, was awarded June 21, 1950. At the end of the fiscal year only preliminary work had been done. The costs were $24,116.83. Maintenance: Surveys and channel examinations were made at a cost of $671.94. The cost of all work was $24,116.83 for new work and $671.94 for mainte- nance, a total of $24,788.77. The expenditures were $24,563.46. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 68 percent complete. A channel 15 feet deep and 200 feet wide from the ocean to a point 7,000 feet from the ocean shoreline, thence a channel decreasing in depth to 6 feet and in width to 100 feet in a distance of 400 feet; and thence a channel 6 feet deep and 100 feet wide to the 6-foot depth curve in Indian River Bay was completed in 1938. The construction of two parallel jetties spaced 500 feet apart, each 1,566 feet long with inshore end sec- tions of steel-sheet pile construction reinforced with stone, the north 904 feet long and the south 890 feet long, and the out-shore end sections of all stone construction were completed in 1939. The work remaining to be done is the dredging of a channel from the inlet channel to the highway bridge at Millsboro, including a turn- ing basin at Old Landing, to project dimensions. The controlling depths at mean low water in April 1950 were as follows: Through the inlet from the ocean to the entrance to the small boat harbor, 10.7 feet; thence across Indian River Bay to the mouth of Indian River, 4.4 feet; thence up Indian River to Old Landing, 3.2 feet; and thence to the highway bridge at Millsboro, 0.6 foot. The costs under the existing project, excluding $160.000 con- tributed funds expended for new work, were $294,236.02 for new work and $236,180.81 for maintenance, a total of $530,416.83. The expenditures were $529,958.55. Proposed operations.-It is proposed to apply the funds un- expended on June 30, 1950, amounting to $366,341.45 (which in- cludes $50,000 contributed funds), as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950.............................. $458.28 New work: Dredging to project dimensions a channel from the inner end of the inlet channel to the highway bride at Mills- boro, including a turning basin at Old Landing, under contract in force, to be completed December 1951.................... 345,883.17 Maintenance: Dredging shoals from the inlet channel under con- tract in force to be completed December 1951 ................ 20,000.00 Total .............................. ........ ........ 366,341.45 No additional work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. 354 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950. including -- -- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated... - - -- $320,000. 60 119.19 $600, Cost-.. .-- -- Expenditures....--- - 24, 116. 83 23,658. 55 '304, 236. 02 303, 777. 74 Maintenance: Appropriated -...-- $60, 000.00- $3, 500.00 20, 000.00 256,180. 81 Cost.......- $1, 983. 98 51, 588.16 $4,922.20 7,154.74 671.94 236,180.81 Expenditures.... 2, 616.13 49, 682. 02 5, 352. 74 8, 453.55 904.91 236, 180. 81 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950.... $127,783.17 1In addition, $160, 000 contributed funds were expended for new work, and $50, 000 contributed funds were received for expenditure for new work in fiscal year 1951. 15. COOPER RIVER, N. J. Location.-This river rises in Camden County, N. J., flows northwesterly 13 miles, passing through the northern part of the city of Camden, and empties into Delaware River opposite the central portion of Philadelphia, Pa. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 280 and 295.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 12 feet deep at mean low water and 70 feet wide in Delaware River to the mouth and within the river to what was formerly Browning Chemical Works, 11/2 miles above the mouth. The total length of the section included in the project is about 13/4 miles. The mean tidal range at the mouth is 6 feet. The extreme tidal range is about 14 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1895, was $35,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of main- tenance is $13,500. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 3, 1896 (H. Doc. 176, 53d Cong., 3d sess., and Annual Re- port for 1895, p. 1102 et seq.). The latest published map is in House Document 134, Sixty-third Congress, first session. Local cooperation.-None required. Terminal facilities.-There are 10 wharves on the river, all in the city of Camden; 9 are privately owned and 1 is owned by the city. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-A contract to res- tore the channel to project depth was awarded May 8, 1950. At the end of the fiscal year only preliminary work had been done. The costs were $3,701.17 for maintenance. The expenditures were $3,613.21. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was com- pleted in 1920. The controlling depths, at mean low water in October 1949, were as follows: From Delaware River to the Penn- sylvania Railroad bridge, 11 feet; and thence to the upper end of the project .9.6 feet. The costs under the existing project were $33,101.64 for new work and $169,138.13 for maintenance, a total of $202,239.77. The expenditures were $202,151.81. RIVERS AND HARBORS-PHILADELPHIA, PA., DISTRICT 855 Proposed operations.-It is proposed to apply the funds un- expended on June 30, 1950, amounting to $66,386.79, as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950............................... $87.96 Maintenance: Dredging to restore the channel to project dimen- sions, under contract in force, to be completed October 1950.... 66,298.83 Total .................. .......... ................... 66,386.79 No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: A p p ro p ria t ed _ __ - - - - - - .---.- - - - - - .- . . . . . . . .$ 3 3 , 10 1 . 6 4 Cost ..-------------.--------- --. ---.- .. . . ..-------------- 33,101.64 Expenditures .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...- - -33,101.64 Maintenance: Appropriated.._. -$19, 740. 21 ....... ..... $180.00 $70, 000. 00 235, 436.96 Cost-....------------ 52, 990. 07 ------------------------- 180. 00 3, 701.17 169,138.13 Expenditures.... 54, 233.12 .------------------------ 180. 00 3, 613.21 169, 050. 17 16. MANTUA CREEK, N. J. Location.-This creek rises in Gloucester County, N. J., flows northwesterly 161/2 miles and empties into Delaware River about 10 miles below Philadelphia, Pa. (See U. S. Coast and Goedetic Survey Charts Nos. 280 and 295.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Act of Au- gust 2, 1882; and modified in 1889. For further details see page 1784, Annual Report for 1915, and page 342, Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 20 feet deep and 110 feet wide from that depth in Delaware River to the Grasselli chemical plant of E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., a distance of 5,400 feet; thence 12 feet deep and 100 feet wide to the plant of the Strathmann Sand & Gravel Co., 5,900 feet; thence 10 feet deep and 60 feet wide to Friars Landing, 2,000 feet; and thence 7 feet deep and 60 feet wide to Parkers Landing near Mount Royal, 2 miles; a dredged cut-off 3 feet deep and 50 feet wide across a bend in the creek 9,000 feet above Mount Royal; and twin jetties at the mouth of the creek. The section of the creek included in the existing project extends from Delaware River up- stream 7 miles to 1 mile below the town of Mantua. All depths refer to the plane of mean low water. The mean tidal range at the mouth is 5.9 feet; at Paulsboro, 5 feet; at Mount Royal, 4.6 feet; and at Mantua, 3.5 feet. The extreme tidal range is about 10 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1938, was $200,- 000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $13,800. 356 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 3, 1899 A channel of 12-foot, 8-foot, and 7-foot depth to Park- H. Doc. 123, 55th Cong., 2d sess. ers Landing, cut-off above Mount Royal, and Annual Report 1898, p. 1122.1 jetties at mouth. Mar. 2, 1907 A dike across old mouth_._ ___ -- - - ____-______-- Specified in act. Aug. 30, 1935 A channel of 12-foot and 10-foot depth to Friars Rivers and Harbors Committee Landing. Doc. 14, 73d Cong., 1st sess.t June 20, 1938 A channel of 20-foot depth to the Grasselli chemical H. Doc. 505, 75th Cong., 3d sess.' plant. 1These documents and H. Doc. 523, 61st Cong., 2d sess. contain the latest published maps. Local cooperation. Fully complied with except that local in- terests are required to furnish suitable spoil-disposal areas for maintenance as required. Terminal facilities.-There are nine wharves of pile and timber construction on this stream. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-A contract for dredg- ing the channel to project depth from Delaware River to the upper end of the wharf of I. P. Thomas & Son Co., was awarded June 14, 1950. At the end of the fiscal year only preliminary work had been done. The costs were $2,110.79 for maintenance. The expenditures were $2,025.38. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1940. The jetties at the mouth were completed in 1913 and the channel dredging in 1940. The controlling depths, at mean low water, were as follows: In August 1949, from Delaware River to I. P. Thomas & Son fertilizer plant, 16.5 feet; thence (Decem- ber 1948) to Grasselli chemical plant, 10.3 feet; thence (June 1945) to the highway bridge at Paulsboro, 11.1 feet; thence (April 1942) to Friars Landing 11.5 feet; thence to Parkers Landing 6.5 feet; and thence to Mantua, 0.5 foot. The costs under the existing project were $166,687.08 for new work and $126,745.15 for maintenance, a total of $293,432.23. The expenditures were $293,346.82. Proposed operations.-JItis proposed to apply the funds unex- pended on June 30, 1950, amounting to $60,974.62, as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950............................... $85.41 Maintenance: Dredging the channel to project depth from Dela- ware River to the upper end of the wharf of I. P. Thomas & Son Co., under contract in force, to be completed December 1950 60,889.21 Total ............................................... 60,974.62 No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. RIVERS AND HARBORS-PHILADELPHIA, PA., DISTRICT 857 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ----- - -- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated---..-... ....------------ ------------ ----.. $169, 687.08 Cost..._---------.----------------- ---------------------------------------- 169,687.08 Expenditures----.. .....--------------------. . ..--------------.-..-_ ..-------------- 169, 687.08 Maintenance: Appropriated ...- $11, 500.00- ... . . $921. 25 $669.29 $65,000. 00 189, 634.36 Cost...------------ 11,500.00 ..------------ 921.25 669.29 2,110.79 126, 745.15 Expenditures....- 11, 560.00- ...... .. 921.25 669. 29 2, 025.38 126, 659.74 17. COLD SPRING INLET, N. J. Location.-This inlet is located in Cape May County, southern New Jersey, about 3 miles east of Cape May City and about 16 miles northeast of Delaware Breakwater. The inlet connects Cold Spring Harbor and New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway with the Atlantic Ocean and is about 1 mile in length. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 234, 827, and 1219.) Existing project.-This provides for an entrance channel 25 feet deep and 400 feet wide, protected by two parallel jetties, and extending from the 25-foot depth curve in the Atlantic Ocean to a line 500 feet harborward of a line joining the inner ends of the jetties; thence 20 feet deep and 300 feet wide to deep water in Cape May Harbor. The total length of the section included in the project is about 21/4 miles. The mean tidal range at the inner ends of the jetties is 4.3 feet. The extreme tidal range, due to ocean storms, is about 11 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1945, was $1,282,- 000, exclusive of $100,000 contributed funds. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $48,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 2, 1907 An inlet channel 25 feet deep and jetties-..... _.I_H. Doc. 388, 59th Cong., 2d sess. Mar. 2, 1945 A 20-foot channel to deep water in harbor...---------H. Doc. 262, 77th Cong., 1st sess.' 1This document and annual report for 1911, p. 1382, contain the latest published maps. Local cooperation.-All cooperation required under the act of 1907 has been completed, except the work of deepening and en- larging the inner harbor, which is 80 percent complete. A chan- nel 20 feet deep and 300 feet wide was dredged from a line 500 feet harborward of a line joining the inner ends of the jetties to deep water in Cape May Harbor in 1942 with Navy Department funds. The cost was $50,000. Terminal facilities.-Wharves with docking facilities for com- mercial fishing vessels and fishing-party boats are located on the inner end of the harbor at Cape May. There is also a well- equipped marine railway adjoining the fish dock, a number of small wharves for private craft and party boats, and a yacht 358 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 basin with accommodations for about 50 boats. North of the in- let entrance channel at Wildwood Crest is another large well- equipped wharf for commercial fishing boats. Both fish docks have direct railroad connections. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance dredg- ing in the inlet channel by the U. S. hopper dredge Hyde was commenced October 18 and completed November 11, 1949. There were removed 163,128 cubic yards, place measurement, of ma- terial at a cost of $49,887.75. Surveys and channel examina- tions were made at a cost of $2,852.00 for maintenance. The costs and expenditures of all work were $52,739.75 for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project was completed in 1942. The jetties were completed in 1911, the 25-foot channel be- tween the jetties in 1917 and the 20-foot channel in the harbor in 1942. The jetties are spaced 850 feet apart. The east jetty is 4,548 feet long and the west jetty 4,410 feet long, with inshore end wings 750 feet and 297 feet long, respectively. The wings of both jetties and the 2,000 foot inshore end section of the west jetty are of stone-filed pile and timber construction, and the entire east jetty and the outshore end section of the west jetty are of rubble mound construction. The controlling depth, at mean low water. in November 1949 from the Atlantic Ocean to the inner ends of the jetties, was 21.5 feet; and thence in October 1945 to the inner end of the project in Cape May Harbor, 18.5 feet. The costs and expenditures under the existing project, exclud- ing $100,000 contributed funds expended for new work, were $879,274.62 for new work and $718,259.25 for maintenance, a total of $1,597,533.87. Proposed operations.-It is proposed to apply the funds unex- pended on June 30, 1950, amounting to $2,289.89, together with an anticipated allotment of $65,000 on maintenance dredging throughout the project with a United States hopper dredge dur- ing December 1950. The additional sum of $60,000 can be profitably expended for the fiscal year 1952 for maintenance dredging throughout the project with a United States hopper dredge. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated- --....----- - - -- --- . ----.. . ---.....-... ---------- .. . .... ... .. . $879, 274.62 Cost... .......----------------...-- ------ --------------------------..--------------... 1879, 274. 62 Expenditures..-----...-----------------------------------------..--------------. 879, 274.62 Maintenance: Appropriated .. ...... -....... $6, 500.00 -$5, 000. 00 $55, 000. 00 720, 549.14 Cost... $14,123.64 ..----------- $9,138. 50 2, 415. 90 2, 708.10 52, 739. 75 718, 259. 25 Expenditures - -- 14, 975. 46 8,186. 88 3, 402. 69 2,966.81 52, 739. 75 718, 259.25 1 In addition, $100, 000 contributed funds were expended for new work. RIVERS AND HARBORS-PHILADELPHIA, PA., DISTRICT 359 18. ABSECON INLET, N. J. Location.-This inlet is located on the coast of New Jersey about 65 miles north of Delaware breakwater, between Brigan- tine Beach on the north and Absecon Beach on the south. It forms the entrance to the harbor at Atlantic City, N. J. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 826 and 1217.) Previous project.-Adopted by River and Harbor Act of July 25, 1912. The project was completed in 1916. For further details see Annual Report for 1936, page 319. Existing project.-This provides for an inlet entrance channel 20 feet deep at mean low water and 400 feet wide, for an entrance channel 15 feet deep and 200 feet wide from the inlet channel into Clam Creek, and for a turning basin 15 feet deep within Clam Creek. The act authorizing the inlet entrance channel also pro- vides that should the channel at any time have a deleterious effect on the Atlantic City Beach, work upon the improvement may cease, it being understood that the project is adopted on the basis that the interests of the beach in front of the city are superior to those of the inlet. The total length of the section included in the project is about 11/ miles. The mean tidal range in the ocean is 4 feet and at the inlet gorge 3.6 feet. The extreme tidal range, due to ocean storms, is about 11 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1949, is $244,000. The latest (1949) estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $200,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Sept. 22, 1922 An inlet entrance channel 20 feet deep-. H. Doc. 375, 67th Cong., 2d sess. July 24, 1946 A channel 15 feet deep into Clam Creek and a turn- H. Doc. 504, 79th Cong., 2d sess. ing basin. (Contains the latest published map.) Local cooperation.-The act of July 24, 1946, imposes the condi- tions that responsible local agencies give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that they (a) will provide without cost to the United States suitable spoil-disposal areas for the new work and subsequent maintenance when and as required, and (b) will hold and save the United States free from damages due to con- struction and maintenance of the Clam Creek entrance channel and basin. Assurance that the required conditions will be met was accepted and approved by the Secretary of the Army on Au- gust 8, 1949. Terminal facilities.-There are nine wharves served by this im- provement; one is Government-owned, six are privately owned and open to the general public use upon payment of moderate wharfage, and two are publicly owned. Three of the wharves have direct railroad connection. There is also a continuous line of piers or landing places for pleasure craft on both sides of the large basins which indent the south shore of the inner channel. There 360 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 are three shipyards and three marine railways at this locality. The facilities are considered adequate for the existing commerce. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Maintenance dredg- ing in the entrance channel by U. S. hopper dredge Lyman was commenced April 1 and completed June 15, 1950. There were re- moved 503,560 cubic yards, place measurement, of material at a cost of $142,284.41. Surveys and channel examinations were made at a cost of $8,528.91 for maintenance. The cost of all work was $150,813.32 for maintenance. The expenditures were $147,295.23. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project was about 92 per- cent complete. The inlet entrance channel was completed in 1938. The work remaining to be done is the dredging of an entrance channel from the inlet channel into Clam Creek and a turning basin in Clam Creek. The controlling depth at mean low water. in June 1950, in the channel through the outer bar was 20.1 feet. The costs under the existing project were $208,647.66 for new work and $1,656,538.05 for maintenance, a total of $1,865,185.71. The expenditures were $1,861,132.37. Proposed operations.-It is proposed to apply the funds unex- pended on June 30, 1950, amounting to $16,379.92, together with an anticipated allotment of $182,000 as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950............................. $4,053.34 Maintenance: Dredging in the inlet channel with a United States hopper dredge, January to March 1951 ..................... 194,326.58 Total ............. ............................... 198,379.92 The additional sum of $150,000 is needed to be appropriated for the fiscal year 1952 for maintenance dredging in the inlet chan- nel with a United States hopper dredge. Completion of the project is not contemplated prior to the fiscal year 1953. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated.... - ------- ---- --- - $435,144.55 Cost ...------------ 435,144.55 Expenditures . -------- -------------- --- -- --- 435,144.55 Maintenance: Appropriated .... $34, 50(0.00 -$10, 000.00 $130, 000. 00 $193, 500.00 $159, 000.00 1,904, 650. 24 Cost----.. -------- 67,411.05 8,145. 49 159,484 31 184,139.96 150, 813.32 1, 892, 323.66 Expenditures.... 65, 665. 26 9, 623.48 23, 920. 21 319, 468. 41 147, 295. 23 1, 888, 270.32 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.......... .$35,000 19. ABSECON CREEK, N. J. Location.-This creek rises in and flows easterly 5 miles through Atlantic County, N. J., emptying into Absecon Bay about RIVERS AND HARBORS-PHILADELPHILADELPIA, PA., DISTRICT 361 5 miles northwest of Atlantic City. (See U. S. Coast and Geo- detic Survey Chart No. 1217.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 5 feet deep, at mean low water, 80 feet wide from deep water in Absecon Bay across the flats to the mouth of the creek, a distance of 1 mile, thence 50 feet wide to the highway bridge at Absecon village, a further distance of 2 miles, including a turning basin at the head of navigation. The mean range of tide is 3.4 feet. The extreme range of tide is from 1 foot below mean low water to about 1 foot above mean high water. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1911, was $15,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $4,500. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of July 25, 1912 (H. Doc. 71, 62d Cong., 1st sess.). The latest pub- lished map is in that document. Terminal facilities.-There are four pile and timber wharves and landings on this stream. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was com- pleted in 1913. The controlling depths at mean low water were as follows: In April 1949, across the flats in Absecon Bay to the mouth, 2.1 feet; thence in July 1944, to the turning basin at Ab- secon, 2.7 feet and thence to the highway bridge, 3.9 feet. The costs and expenditures under the existing project were $11,934.96 for new work and $68,065.04 for maintenance, a total of $80,000. Proposed operations.-No funds were available on June 30, 1950. An allotment of $164.80 made in July 1950 will be applied to channel examinations and surveys under maintenance. No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950. including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 to1946 prior New work: Appropriated---....--..-------------------------- . ..---------------------------- $11,934.96 Cost... ------------------ --------------...--------------..------------- 11,934.96 Expenditures ------------------------------------------------------------ 11,934.96 Maintenance: Appropriated----....--- ---------------------- $339. 70 68, 065.04 Cost...-------- -------------------------------------- 339.70 -------- 68,065.04 Expenditures- -------------------------------------- 339.70 68, 065. 04 20. TUCKERTON CREEK, N. J. Location.-This creek rises in Ocean County, N. J., flows south- erly 7 miles, and empties into Little Egg Harbor about 8 miles north of Little Egg Inlet. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 825 and 1216.) 862 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Existing project.-This provides for a channel 6 feet deep, 80 feet wide from the head of Marchelder Channel in Little Tucker- ton Bay to the mouth, thence 75 feet wide to Parkers Landing, 1 mile above the mouth, thence 60 feet wide to West Tuckerton Landing, 1/4 miles above the mouth, thence a channel 5 feet deep and 60 feet wide to just above Scow Landing, 2 miles above the mouth; and thence a channel 3 feet deep and 40 feet wide to the mill dam at Tuckerton, 21/4 miles above the mouth. The total length of the section included in the project is about 31/ miles. All depths refer to the plane of mean low water. The mean tidal range is 2.5 feet. The extreme tidal range is from about 1 foot below mean low water to about 1 foot above mean high water. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1900, was $61,380. The, latest (1949) approved estimated for annual cost of mainte- nance is $6,700. The existing project was adopted by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 13, 1902 For depths of 6, 5, and 3 feet _ _- - - - -_.H. Doc. 274, 56th Cong., 1st sess. Mar. 3, 1905 Substitution of channels across Little Tuckerton Bay Specified in act. (IH. Doc. 1040 64th Cong., 1st sess., contains latest published map.) Terminal facilities.-There are a number of wharves and piers of pile-and-timber construction along the creek. There are also four boat yards with marine railways and repair and storage facilities located at Tuckerton. One wharf at Tuckerton is pub- licly owned. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Surveys and chan- nel examinations were made at a cost of $3,071.87 for mainte- nance. The expenditures were $2,727.72. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1925. The controlling depths at mean low water, in April 1950, were as follows: In the entrance channel and within the Creek to the Tuckerton Yacht Club, 3.5 feet; thence to Parkers Landing, 3.6 feet; thence to Scow Landing, 3.5 feet; and thence to the mill dam at Tuckerton, 1.9 feet. The costs under the existing project were $60,242.16 for new work and $172,591.80 for maintenance, a total of $232,833.96. The expenditures were $232,489.81. Proposed operations.-It is proposed to apply the funds un- expended on June 30, 1950, amounting to $772.28, as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950............................... $344.15 Maintenance: Channel examinations and surveys ................... 428.13 Total ............................................... 772.28 No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. RIVERS AND HARBORS-PHILADELPHIA, PA., DISTRICT 868 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including --------- -- -- - ---- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated - - ---- - - - - --- -- - -- $60, 242.16 Cost-- . ..------------.------------ -------.-- -----.. . . . .60, 242.16 Expenditures - - ---- . .- . . . . . - . . . ..- ---- . . . 60, 242. 16 Maintenance: Appropriated ..- - $50, 000.00 -- $8, 627.26 $273.23 $3, 500.00 173,019.93 Cost........ 2, 482.94 $38, 889.80 -273.23 3,071.87 172, 591.80 Expenditures -_.. - 2, 372. 83 39, 054.91 -273.23 2, 727. 72 172, 247.65 21. BARNEGAT INLET, N. J. Location.-This inlet is located on the east coast of New Jersey, about 50 miles south of Sandy Hook. It forms the main entrance to Barnegat Bay, the largest of the bays on the New Jersey coast which are separated from the ocean by narrow barrier beaches. The inlet lies between Island Beach on the north and Long Beach on the south. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 825 and 1216.) Existing project. This provides for a channel 8 feet deep through the inlet and 10 feet through the outer bar, the channel to be protected by two converging stone jetties extending to the 12-foot contour in the ocean and spaced 1,000 feet apart at the outer ends; a channel of suitable hydraulic characteristics ex- tending in a northwesterly direction from the gorge in the inlet to Oyster Creek Channel just northwest of Sunset Shoal, thence via Oyster Creek Channel to deep water in the bay; and the main- tenance of a channel 8 feet deep and 200 feet wide to connect Bar- negat City Harbor with the main inlet channel. The total length of the section included in the project is about 4.5 miles. All depths refer to the plane of mean low water. The mean tidal range at the inlet gorge is 2.7 feet and in Barnegat Bay 0.5 foot. The extreme tidal range at the inlet is from about 2 feet below mean low water to about 3 feet above mean high water. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1940, was $500,- 000 exclusive of $300,000 contributed by local interests. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $43,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Aug. 30, 1935 An 8-foot depth through the inlet to Oyster Creek. Rivers and Harbors Committee 1 Channel across inner bar, 10-foot depth through Doc. 19, 73d Cong., 2d sess. outer bar and for jetties. Aug. 26, 1937 A channel of suitable hydraulic characteristics from Rivers and Harbors Committee 1 the gorge to Oyster Creek Channel, and thence to Doc. 85, 74th Cong., 2d sess. deep water in bay. July 24, 1946 Maintenance dredging of a channel to connect the H. Doc. 358, 79th Cong., 2d sess.' main inlet channel with Barnegat City Harbor. 1 Contains latest published maps. 364 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of July 24, 1946, imposes upon the work authorized therein the condition that local interests agree to hold and save the United States free from claims due to the work. On August 13, 1946, local interests were notified of this requirement and requested to furnish the neces- sary assurance that it would be met. This assurance has not been furnished. Prior requirements have been fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-There are three docks or terminals located in the inner harbor at Barnegat City which furnish adequate facilities for the present commerce of the locality. Two are pri- vately owned and are used for fishing interests. One is Govern- ment owned. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Repairing the north jetty, by contract, in progress at the end of the previous fiscal year Was 84 percent complete. A total of 22,654 tons of stone was placed. The cost was $382,626.06 for maintenance. Surveys and channel examinations were made at a cost of $3,194.93 for main- tenance. The total cost of all work was $385,820.99 for maintenance. The expenditures were $384,993.84. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project was completed in 1940. The dredging of a channel from the inlet gorge to Oyster Creek Channel 20 feet deep and 300 feet wide and thence a chan- nel 8 feet deep and 200 feet wide through Oyster Creek Channel to Barnegat Bay was completed in 1939. The converging jetties were completed in 1940. The north jetty is 4,900 feet long and the south jetty 2,950 feet long. The inshore end sections 769 feet and 450 feet long, respectively, are of pile and timber sheet-pile con- struction reinforced with stone. The outshore ends of both jetties are of rubble mound construction. The latest examinations showed there was a navigable channel with controlling depths, at mean low water, as follows: In January 1950 from the ocean to the inlet gorge, 7.2 feet; thence to the inner end of the inlet channel, 6.7 feet; and thence in August 1946 through Oyster Creek Channel to Barnegat Bay 6.9 feet. The costs under the existing project, excluding $300,000 con- tributed funds expended for new work, were $448,849.09 for new work and $1,078,294.86 for maintenance, a total of $1,527,143.95. The expenditures were $1,436,090.68. Proposed operations.-It is proposed to apply the funds un- expended on June 30, 1950, amounting to $202,589.18, as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950.............................. $91,053.27 Maintenance: Repairing the north jetty, by contract in force, to be completed in November 1950......................... 111,535.91 Total ................................................... 202,589.18 No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. RIVERS AND HARBORS-PHILADELPHIA, PA., DISTRICT 365 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including _fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated---..-----------------------------------------------------------$448, 849.09 Cost.....----------- - ------------------------------------------------------ 1448, 849.09 Expenditures----....--.....-- --------------------------------------- ..--------------. 448, 849.09 Maintenance: Appropriated ... . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,627. 26 $446, 500.00 $238, 000.00 1,189, 830. 77 Cost-.. ... . $241.66 $967.04 6,145.69 189, 752.08 385, 820.99 1,078, 294.86 Expenditures .... 859.29 984.12 5,364.88 100, 295.24 384, 993.84 987, 241.59 1 In addition $300, 000 contributed funds were expended for new work. 22. TOMS RIVER, N. J. Location.-This river rises in Ocean County, N. J., flows east- erly 19 miles, and empties into Barnegat Bay about 11 miles north of Barnegat Inlet. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1216.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 12 feet deep at mean low water, 100 feet wide from the New Jersey Intercoastal Waterway in Barnegat Bay to the highway bridge over South Fork at Toms River, including a turning basin, and a channel 5 feet deep the full width in the North Fork to the highway bridge. The total length of the section included in the project is about 5 miles. The mean range of tide is about 0.5 foot; and ex- treme tidal range is about 1.8 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $295,050. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $12,500. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 25, 1910 For 5-foot depth in river and forks - -. __-_- H. Doc. 346, 60th Cong., 1st sess. Mar. 2, 1945 For 12-foot depth in river and South Fork, including H. Doc. 393, 77th Cong., 1st sess. a turning basin, and 5-foot depth in North Fork. (Contains latest published maps) Local cooperation.-The Act authorizing the 12-foot channel imposed the conditions that local interests agree to provide and maintain an adequate wharf facility, provide suitable and adquate disposal areas when and as required for the initial work and sub- sequent maintenance, and give assurance satisfactory to the Secre- tary of War that the United States will be held and secured free from any claims for damage to natural or planted beds of oysters in Barnegat Bay that may arise as a result of work under the project. These conditions have not been fulfilled. Terminal facilities.-There are numerous light timber piers, landings and slips along the shores of the river. The bulkheaded island at the head of navigation serves as a public dock. There are also three boatyards with facilities for overhauling boats up 939127--51-voL 1-----24 866 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 to 50 feet in length. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project is about 7 percent complete. The main channel including the two forks was dredged to a 5-foot depth in 1911. The work remaining to be done is deep- ening the entire project, except the North Fork, from 5 feet to 12 feet and providing a 12-foot depth turning basin. The controlling depths at mean low water in April 1949 were as follows: From Barnegat Bay to North Fork, 3.4 feet; and in North Fork, 3 feet. The costs and expenditures under the existing project were $10,050 for new work and $19,984.62 for maintenance, a total of $30,034.62. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. The completion of the project is subject to the condition that no additional new work construction be initiated until a 12-foot channel in the New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway is assured. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated--.--------------------------------------- -------------- $10, 050. 00 Cost ------------ -------- ------------------------------------------ 10, 050.00 Expenditures . . . . . . ..------------------------- --------.. . . . . . . 10,050.00 Maintenance: Appropriated ...---------------------- --- $111.41 -------------- 19, 984.62 Cost....--------- ------------ - - --- 111.41 -------------- 19, 984.62 Expenditures --..... . -- .- - 111.41 ......... 19, 984. 62 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project...... $285,000.00 23. MANASQUAN RIVER, N. J. Location.-This is a small stream located in the eastern part of New Jersey, rising near Freehold and flowing easterly to the At- lantic Ocean, which it enters, about 26 miles south of Sandy Hook. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 795.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1879. For further details see Annual Report for 1909, page 186, and Annual Report for 1938, page 269. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 14 feet deep and 250 feet wide, protected by jetties and other works, extending from the Atlantic Ocean to the inner end of the north jetty, thence 12 feet deep and 300 feet wide to within 700 feet of the New York & Long Branch Railroad bridge, thence of same depth and nar- rowing to a width of 100 feet to within 300 feet of the bridge; for a widening on the northerly side of the channel of 200 feet for a distance of 3,150 feet to a depth of 8 feet; for an anchorage of 19 acres in area to a depth of 10 feet on the south side of the channel and for an anchorage of 27.5 acres in area to a depth of 12 feet RIVERS AND HARBORS--PHILADELPHIA, PA., DISTRICT 867 about 0.5 mile west of route 35 highway bridge. Length of section included in project is about 1.5 miles. Mean tidal range is 3.7 feet at the inner end of the inlet and 4 feet at ocean end; mean range of spring tides, 4.4 and 4.8 feet respectively; irregular fluctuations due to wind and barometric pressure vary from 2.7 feet below to 7.5 feet above mean low water at the inner end of the inlet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $770,000, exclusive of amount expended on previous projects and $300,000 contributed by local interests. The estimate for annual cost of maintenance, revised in 1950, is $32,500. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents July 3, 1930 Channel 8 feet deep and provision of works designed H. Doc. 482, 70th Cong., 2d sess. to secure the channel. Aug. 30, 1935 Widening of channel on northerly side_. _- Senate committee document, 74th Cong., 1st sess. Mar. 2, 1945 Deepening channel to 12 and 14 feet; 10- and 12-foot H. Doc. 356 77th Cong., 1st sess. anchorages. (Contains latest published 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 areas properly diked for disposal of dredged material, for new work and maintenance, when and as needed; convey to the United States, free of cost, a perpetual ease- ment to excavate all lands above ordinary high water required for the improvement; and release the United States from all claims for damage resulting from the improvement. On January 28, 1947, local interests were notified of these requirements and re- quested to furnish the necessary assurance that they would be met. It is expected that the conditions of local cooperation will be met during the fiscal year 1951. The requirements under prior acts have been fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-Five landings with a total wharfage of 700 feet, used by commercial fishermen, and seven landings and boat basins for pleasure craft are located along the river and its branches. The pleasure boat landings and basins are equipped with marine railways, boat building and repair facilities, and boat storage facilities. Two yacht clubs with a mooring capacity of 45 boats and numerous pleasure boat landings are also located along the waterway. The existing facilities are considered adequate for present requirements. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance re- pairs to the north jetty and removing rock from the channel in the vicinity of the north jetty, by contract, was commenced July 11, and completed December 19, 1949. The cost was $83,368.59. Maintenance dredging to 10 feet between jetties and 8 feet from jetties to within 300 feet of the railroad bridge, by contract, com- menced January 16, 1950, was 99 percent complete at the end of the fiscal year. There were removed 27,000 cubic yards, place 868 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19150 measurement, of material at a cost of $26,387.18. Surveys and channel examinations were made at a cost of $590.28 for mainte- nance. The cost of all work was $110,346.05 for maintenance. The expenditures were $104,930.73. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 82 percent complete. Rubble-mound jetties, 1,230 feet long north of the entrance and 1,030 feet long south of the entrance, were completed in 1931. Two steel bulkheads, each 950 feet long, at the inshore ends of the jetties were completed in 1937. A steel bulkhead 698 feet long and two steel groins of an aggregate length of 570 feet, constructed on the northerly beach, were completed in 1938. A channel 10 feet deep and 250 feet wide from the 10-foot depth curve in the ocean to a point near the inshore ends of the jetties, and thence 8 feet deep and 300 feet wide to a point 700 feet below the New York, Long Branch railroad bridge was com- pleted in 1933, and the widening on the northerly side of the chan- nel was completed in 1938. The work remaining to be done is the deepening of the channel between the jetties from 10 feet to 14 feet, thence the channel to a point 700 feet below the railroad bridge from 8 feet to 12 feet and extending the 12-foot depth channel to within 300 feet of the railroad bridge, also the dredging of the 19 acre anchorage south of the channel and the 27.5 acre anchorage west of the highway bridge. The controlling depth at mean low water in June 1950 was 7 feet from the ocean to the railroad bridge. The costs under the existing project, excluding $300,000 con- tributed funds expended for new work, were $335,342.16 for new work and $572,950.51 for maintenance, a total of $908,292.67. The expenditures were $902,583.21. Proposed operations.-JIt is proposed to apply the funds un- expended on June 30, 1950, amounting to $9,373.39, as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950.............................. $5,709.46 Maintenance: Dredging project channel, under contract in force, to be completed July 1950.................................. 3,663.93 Total ............................................... 9,373.39 No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 195 0 including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated----.. ------------ ------------------------------------------ $374, 342.16 Cost.......---------- ------------------------------------------------------ 1374, 342.16 Expenditures -----..... .. . .. . .....----------------------------------------.-------------- 374,342.16 Maintenance: Appropriated -..-- $56, 000.00 -$5, 000. 00 - $77, 500.00 $41, 000.00 578, 668. 55 Cost-...---.--.--.-. 75, 206.04 44, 795.28 $1,472.41 4, 490.02 110, 346. 05 575, 004. 62 Expenditures - -.... 93, 603.47 47, 013.99 1, 422. 27 4,195.88 104, 930. 73 569, 295.16 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project...... $435,000.00 1In addition, $300, 000 contributed funds were expended for new work. RIVERS AND HARBORS-PHILADELPHIA, PA., DISTRICT 369 24. NEW JERSEY INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY Location.-This waterway, a sea-level inland water route ap- proximately parallel with the New Jersey coast, extends from the Atlantic Ocean at Manasquan Inlet, about 26 miles south of Sandy Hook, N. J., to Delaware Bay about 3 miles above Cape May Point. The waterway extends through the inlet and up Manasquan River a distance of about 2 miles; thence by the Manasquan-Bayhead Canal through high ground for a distance of 2 miles to the head of Barnegat Bay. It then passes through a series of bays, lagoons, and thoroughfares along the New Jersey coast of Cape May Har- bor; thence across Cape May County to Delaware Bay through a land cut by way of the New England Creek basin. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 234, 795, 825, 826, 827, 1216, 1217, 1218, and 1219.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 12 feet deep at mean low water and generally 100 feet wide, extending from the Atlantic Ocean at Manasquan Inlet, N. J., to Delaware Bay above Cape May, N. J., by the further improvement of Manasquan River and Inlet, N. J., and the present New Jersey Intracoastal Water- way, and by the construction of a canal of similar dimensions from Cape May Harbor to Delaware Bay via the New England Creek basin, with adequate jetties at the Delaware Bay entrance. The total length of the project is about 117 miles. Normal tidal range in sections of the waterway remote from inlets is 0.5 foot. Near the inlets the mean tidal range generally is 3 feet; in the ocean, 4 feet; at the head of Cape May Harbor, 4.6 feet; and in Delaware Bay, near the entrance, 4.7 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $7,479,000, including $1,824,940 Navy Department funds. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $400,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1945 (H. Doc. 133, 76th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. The River and Harbor Act approved July 24, 1946 (Public 525, 79th Cong., 2d sess.), authorized the use, for a period not to ex- ceed 5 years, of funds from appropriations heretofore or hereafter made for maintenance and improvement of rivers and harbors, for the maintenance of the canal from Cape May Harbor to Delaware Bay constructed as an emergency wartime project with Navy De- partment funds, including the cost of maintaining the temporary railroad and seashore highway bridges over the canal. Local cooperation.-Theproject is subject to the conditions that the State of N'ew Jersey cede to the United States all right, title, and interest that it has acquired to lands, easements, rights-of- way, and structures other than bridges for the Manasquan-Bay- head Canal; that the State of New Jersey furnish, free of cost to the United States, all lands, easements, rights-of-way, and disposal areas required for construction of the Cape May Canal and for im- provement of the proposed waterway and for their subsequent maintenance; that local interests provide, maintain, and operate suitable bridges over the wateway; that the State of New Jersey donate to the United States the navigation aids in use on the pres- 370 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 ent New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway, and that the State of New Jersey hold and save the United States and its agents free from any claims for damages resulting from the work of improvement. The only measures taken by local interests to comply with the specified requirements are that the State of New Jersey has con- tributed $99,000 toward the acquisition of land for the rights-of- way and disposal areas for the Cape May Canal, and has assumed the maintenance and operation of one temporary highway bridge constructed by the Federal Government across the canal. A land cut 12 feet deep and 100 feet wide connecting Cape May Harbor with Delaware Bay, including jetties at the Delaware Bay entrance, two temporary highway drawbridges, and one tempo- rary railroad drawbridge, was constructed in 1942-43 with Navy Department funds. The cost was $1,824,940. Navy Department funds in the amount of $286,954.70 were also expended for main- tenance of the waterway. It is expected that the conditions of local cooperation imposed on the project will be fully met during the fiscal year 1951. Terminal facilities.-There are numerous piers, wharves, and docks at resorts located at or adjacent to the waterway, most of which are open to general public use, and fuel, water and other supplies are readily available. Public and privately owned boat basins are located in a number of streams entering the bays and thoroughfares through which the waterway passes. Boat repair and storage yards with marine railways for small craft are also scattered along the waterway. Transfer facilities, including facili- ties for icing, storing, and shipping food fish, are available at most of the larger communities along the waterway, including Atlantic City, Wildwood, and Cape May. The plants at the two latter places have direct railroad connections. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-A railroad bridge and a highway bridge across the Cape May Canal were operated and maintained throughout the year at a cost of $30,150.00. Cape May Canal was maintained with hired labor at a cost of $14,- 121.87. The cost of all work was $44,271.87 for maintenance. The ex- penditures were $44,560.82. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 25 percent complete. A canal 12 feet deep and 100 feet wide from Cape May Harbor to Delaware Bay was completed in 1942; two parallel stone jetties at the Delaware Bay entrance and one tempo- rary highway drawbridge in 1943; and one temporary highway drawbridge and one railroad bridge in 1944. The work remaining to be done is the dredging of a channel 12 feet deep and 100 feet wide from the Atlantic Ocean at Manasquan Inlet to Cape May Harbor. The latest examination (November 1948) showed the controlling depth at mean low water in the canal connecting Cape May Harbor with Delaware Bay was 7.7. feet. The costs under the existing project, excluding $1,824,940 ex- pended for new work and $286,954.70 for maintenance from Navy Department funds, and $99,000 contributed funds expended for new work, were $53,694.60 for new work, and $217,587.26 for RIVERS AND HARBORS-PHILADELPHIA, PA., DISTRICT 371 maintenance, a total of $271,281.86. The expenditures were $269,- 750.95. Proposed operations.-It is proposed to apply the funds un- expended on June 30, 1950, amounting to $13,443.65, together with an anticipated allotment of $31,000 as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950.............................. $1,530.91 Maintenance: Maintaining Cape May Canal............................ 17,912.74 Maintaining and operating bridges crossing the canal...... .25,000.00 Total .............................................. $44,443.65 The additional sum of $20,000 can be profitably expended for maintenance of the Cape May Canal. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated _.. $50,000.00 $ 5,000.00 -$1,305.40- .. . .. .... . .. $53 694. 60 Cost __.... -... 50, 983. 68 2, 710. 92 _153, 694. 60 Expenditures.... 49, 206.17 4, 520. 78 -32. 35 _ _53, 694. 60 Maintenance: Appropriated------- _ __ . 41, 500. 00 48, 000. 00 $83, 000. 00 $57, 000.00 229, 500.00 _ Cost-............._ .. . 40, 124.32 43, 581.76 89, 609.31 44, 271.87 2217, 587. 26 Expenditures----.... __ . 38, 350.66 40, 488.01 92,656. 86 44,560.82 216, 056.35 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project........ $5,600,000.00 1 In addition, $1, 824, 940 Navy Department funds and $99, 000 contributed funds expended for new work. 2 In addition, $286, 954. 70 Navy Department funds expended for maintenance. 25. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES (GENERAL) The cost of the work during the year was $20,170.38 for exam- inations and surveys, and $50,006.43 for contingencies, a total of $70,176.81. The expenditures were $83,434.60. It is proposed to apply the funds unexepended on June 30, 1950, amounting to $49,914.66, together with an anticipated allotment of $90,000, a total of $139,914.66, to the payment of accounts payable, amounting to $3,351.75, and to expenses to be incurred under this heading. The additional sum of $50,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing the fiscal year 1952 for contingencies. 372 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ----------- - --------- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated... Cost.. Expenditures . Maintenance: Appropriated ..- $90, 000. 00 $52, 467. 44 $64, 400.00 $80,800.00 $112, 000. 00 $1, 577, 846.73 Cost----.... .. 88, 563. 40 102, 544. 54 69,150 18 80, 773.66 70,176. 81 1, 531, 283.82 Expenditures_ ..- 87,364. 56 105, 729. 76 70, 547 80 74,455.84 83, 434.60 1, 527, 932.07 26. INACTIVE NAVIGATION PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures to full report June 30, 1950 Estimated Name of project see annual amount report required to for- complete New work Maintenance 1. Delaware River, N. Y., N. J., and Pa., at or near mouth of Neversink River, N. J.12._ 2 1917- - .... - -- .. . ... $61,392. 50 2. Chester River, Pa. 3 _1931 $6, 000.00 $650. 26 3, 600.00 4 3. Ice Harbor at Marcus Hook, Pa.4 ... 1928 208, 963. 64 14, 336.36 (5) 4. Ice Harbor at New Castle, Del. _.... 1898 224, 703.84-- __ __ (5) 5. Appoquinimink River, 3 - - Del.2 - - 3...... - - - 1931 36, 973.35 41, 098. 56 3, 000.00 6. Smyrna River, Del. _1949 .- - - - - - - 198, 843.94 195, 609.18 8, 900.00 7. Leipsic River, Del.3_ 1931 36, 956. 06 32, 242. 94 (5) 8. Little River, Del.3 6 1946 12, 015.86 47, 808. 03 (6) 9. Broadkill River, Del.3.------- -1941 68, 227. 97 101, 853. 67 (5) 10. Inland Waterway from Chincoteague 2 Bay, Va., to Delaware Bay, Del. 7 1939 168, 411.88 42, 794. 40 (5) 11. Rancocas Creek, N. J.3 1942 44, 500. 21 13, 090.94 36, 750.00 12. Big Timber Creek, N. J.3 8 1949 958, 664.77 11, 396. 51 (5) 13. Woodbury Creek, N. J.2 3 1940 27, 093.01 55, 405.91 (5) 14. Raccoon Creek, N. J.31o 1949 83, 664.96 218, 935. 89 (5) 15. Oldmans Creek, N. J2 3- 1941 31,188. 43 31, 736. 20 198, 000.00 16. Salem River, N. J.3 11- 1947 12107,634. 43 173,153.68 123, 000. 00 17. Alloway Creek, N. J.3 ---------------- 1931 21,397. 73 33, 002. 27 (5) 18. Cohansey River, N. J.83 --------------- 1949 146, 755.75 190, 804. 59 (5) 19. Maurice River, N. J.14 _ _1948 143, 984. 49 15122, 380. 54 120,000.00 20. Dennis Creek, N. J.3 _-_ -- -- 1897 4, 701. 05-- (5) 21. Goshen Creek, N. J.2 3................ 1905 15, 358. 77 870.00 (5) 2 2. Little E gg H arbo r, N . J .I 2 . .. .. . (18) 15, 0 4 8 .0 0 .. . . .. . .. (5) 23. Double Creek, N. J.3 ................... 1912 7, 800.00 (17) (5) 1 Abandonment recommended in H. Doc. 467, 69th Cong., 1st sess. 2 No commerce reported. 3 Channel adequate for commerce. 4 Harbor not now required for commerce. 6 Completed. 6 Expended $139.44 during fiscal year. 7Cost of maintaining bridges assumed by State of Delaware. 9 Fiscal year channel examination costs $80.64, expenditures $84.92. 9 In addition $50,000 contributed funds expended for new work. 10Expended $164.04 during fiscal year. 11 Expended $10.80 during fiscal year. 12Exclusive of $51,825.10 contributed by local interests. 13In addition, local interests are required to contirbute an equal amount. 14 Awaiting local cooperation. 15Cost only, expenditures $122,269.13. Fiscal year channel examination costs $3,346.02, expenditures $3,250.22. 16 Last appropriation for this project was in 1852. No information is at hand relative to work done 17Maintenance assumed by local authorities as required by act. RIVERS AND HARBORS-PHILADELPHIA, PA., DISTRICT 878 27. PLANT ALLOTMENT, PHILADELPHIA, PA., DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including 1--- ------- - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated.... . . . . . . .. . . . . . . C ost.... . . . .- . . . . . . . -.. . . . . Expenditures . . _....... I ....... Maintenance: Appropriated... -- $760, 000. 00 -2, 633, 733. 70 $ 501, 429.03 $400,000. 00 $120, 710.80 $2, 707,361.36 Cost---------.. ---- 976,431.32 -2, 685,353.04 1, 201,507.85 235, 946. 44 -249, 778.48 1, 811, 813.21 Expenditures ._.. -- 1,119, 467. 98 -2, 825, 899.03 1,491,333.24 -99,636.34 -108, 718.90 1, 609, 725. 86 28. HOPPER DREDGE REPLACEMENT The 8,000 cubic yard hopper dredge, the Essayons, for which a contract was awarded June 19, 1947, was completed and de- livered to the New York District on January 6, 1950. Studies are in progress on the design of a shallow draft hopper dredge. The cost of work during the year was $2,302,656. The expendi- tures were $3,250,371.86. The balance unexpended on June 30, 1950, amounting to $330,434.34, will be applied to accounts pay- able, amounting to $314,991.05, and for studies on the design of a shallow draft hopper dredge. No additional work is proposed for fiscal year 1952. Cost. and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including _fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work Appropriated... ------------ ----- ------------------------------------------ Cost... --------------------------------------------------------------------- Expenditures... ------------- ------ --------------- -------------------------- Maintenance: Appropriated .. 4, 250, 000.00 9, 600, 000.00 1,440, 000. 00 $800, 000.00 $150, 000.00 $29, 740, 000.00 Cost---...------.. 6, 422, 471. 17 9, 765, 400. 90 5,065, 975. 64 6, 053, 519. 60 2, 302, 656. 00 29, 724, 556. 71 Expenditures -....- 4, 897, 812. 01 10, 250, 828.08 4,671, 730. 23 6, 224, 295. 03 3, 250,371. 86 29, 409, 565. 66 374 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions Date trans- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document Recom- Congress No. mendation Cape May Harbor, Cold Spring River and Harbor Act, Inlet, N. J., with a view to July 24, 1946. shore protection. Chesapeake Bay to Delaware Commerce Committee River, Md. and Del., Inland resolution, Mar. 28, Waterway (with particular ref- 1939. erence to bridges). Cold Spring Inlet (Cape May River and Harbor Act, Harbor), N. J., with a view to July 24, 1946. shore protection. Delaware Bay to Rehoboth Bay, Senate Public Works Del., Waterway. Committee resolution, Mar. 4, 1950. Delaware River, N. Y., Pa., Senate Public Works N. J., and Del. (Beneficial Committee resolution, water uses). Apr. 13, 1950. Delaware River to Chesapeake Commerce Committee Bay, Del. and Md., Inland resolution, Mar. 28, Waterway, (with particular ref- 1939. erence to bridges.) Delaware River, Pa., N. J., and River and Harbor Act, Del., Philadelphia to the sea. July 24, 1946. Delaware River, Pa., N. J., and Senate Public Works Del., Philadelphia to the sea, Committee resolution, with a view to providing relief February 4, 1949. from oil pollution in the Phila- delphia Port area. Delaware River, Pa. and N. J., River and Harbor Act, between Philadelphia and July 24, 1946. Trenton. Delaware River between Phila- Senate Public Works delphia, Pa., and Trenton, Committee resolution, N. J., with a view to providing Feb. 4, 1949. relief from oil pollution in the Philadelphia Port area. Atlantic City, New Jersey, Co- River and Harbor Acts Mar. 17, 1950 H. Doc. 538, Favorable. operative Beach Erosion approved July 3, 1930, 81st Cong., Study. and July 31, 1945. 2d sess. Delaware River, Pa. and N. J., Senate Public Works between Philadelphia and Committee resolution, -------------- Trenton. Apr. 13, 1950. Great Egg Harbor River, N. J..__ House Public Works Committee resolution, June 27, 1950. Indian River Inlet to Rehoboth River and Harbor Act, Aug. 4, 1949 H. Doc. 304, Do. Bay, Del., waterway. Mar. 2, 1945. 81st Cong., 1st sess. Manasquan Inlet to Shrewsbury House Public Works River Section of Intracoastal Committee resolution, Waterway, and alternate con- Apr. 22, 1947. nection to Delaware Bay. Mispillion River, Del ......... Senate Public Works Committee resolution, Apr. 27, 1948. New Jersey Intracoastal Water- House Public Works way from Shrewsbury River to Committee resolution, Delaware Bay above Cape Apr. 22, 1947. Aug. 4,.1949 May-for extension of water- way from Manasquan Inlet to Shrewsbury River and an al- ternate connection to Delaware Bay. Rehoboth Bay to Delaware Bay, Senate Public Works Del., Waterway. Committee resolution, Mar. 4, 1950. Rehoboth Bay to Indian River River and Harbor Act, Aug. 4, 1949 H. Doc. 304, Do. Inlet, Del., waterway. Mar. 2, 1945. 81st Cong., 1stsess. Wilmington Harbor, Del.-........ Senate Public Works .............. Committee resolution, Mar. 28, 1949. I I I FLOOD CONTROL-PHILADELPHIA, PA., DISTRICT 375 29. DYBERRY RESERVOIR, DYBERRY CREEK, PA. Location.-The site of Dyberry Reservoir is in the Dyberry Creek valley in the central part of Wayne County, Pennsylvania between the borough of Honesdale and the village of Tanners Falls. The dam site is approximately 3 miles above the confluence of Dyberry Creek and Lackawaxen River in Honesdale and 29 miles above the confluence of the Lackawaxen and Delaware Rivers. (See U. S. Geological Survey quadrangle sheet, "Hones- dale, Pa.") Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for a single-purpose flood control reservoir having a capacity of 24,500 acre-feet formed by an earth embankment, with rock shells, ap- proximately 1,280 feet long at the crest and rising 112 feet above the creek bed. It also provides for a tunnel, with intake structure and stilling basin, in rock in the left abutment, a chute-type spill- way and stilling basin in rock also in the left abutment. The reservoir will control the run-off from a drainage area of 65 square miles which is 91 percent of the watershed of Dyberry Creek and 39 percent of the Lackawaxen River watershed above Honesdale, Pa. Construction of the project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 30, 1948. The estimated Federal cost of new work, revised in 1950, is $5,050,000 for construction and $1,100,000 for lands, damages and relocations, a total of $6,150,000. Local cooperation.-The project is subject to the conditions that responsible local agencies furnish assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that they will (a) remove the three exist- ing low dams in the Lackawaxen River at Honesdale, Pa., and (b) establish satisfactory measures to preserve the flood-carrying capacities of the stream channels below the proposed reservoir. These assurances have not been furnished by local interests; how- ever, the three low dams at Honesdale have been removed. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Operations con- sisted of engineering studies and design. The costs were $1,571.12 for new work. The expenditures were $529.22. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No construction work has been done 'on the project. Detailed engineering planning has been sub- stantially completed. Preparation of contract plans and specifica- tions has not been initiated. The costs were $128,319.54 for new work. The expenditures were $127,112.79. Proposed operations.-It is proposed to apply the funds un- expended on June 30, 1950, amounting to $2,087.21, as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950............................. $1,206.75 Outstanding obligations ..................................... 880.46 Total .............................................. 2,087.21 No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. 376 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19 5 0 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- -- - - - -- - -- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated --------------------- . .... - $128, 000.00------- $1,200. 00 $129, 200. 00 Cost . .--------.... ------------------------ 123, 031.90 $3,716.52 1,571.12 128,319. 54 . Expenditures- ......------------ ------------ 112, 386.10 14,197.47 529, 22 127,112.79 Maintenance: Appropriated-... . . .. . . .. . . .. .. .. . . ...------------------------------------ Cost.....------------ .-------------------------- Expenditures -.. ...... :::::::::::::::::::::::- --- -- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................... $880,46 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................. 6,020,800.00 30. PROMPTON RESERVOIR, LACKAWAXEN RIVER, PA. Location.-The site of Prompton Reservoir is in the Lacka- waxen River valley in the central part of Wayne County, Pa., between the borough of Prompton and the village of Aldenville. The dam site is within the corporate limits of Prompton, 4 miles upstream from Honesdale, Pa., and approximately 30 miles above the confluence of the Lackawaxen and Delaware Rivers. (See U. S. Geological Survey quadrangle sheet, "Honesdale, Pa.") Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for a single-purpose flood control reservoir having a capacity of 48,300 acre-feet formed by an earth embankment, with an upstream rock shell, approximately 1,230 feet long at the crest and rising 140 feet above the river bed. It also provides for an uncontrolled outlet conduit of reinforced concrete, with intake structure and stilling basin, under the embankment and for an emergency spill- way in a rock cut located high on the right abutment. The reser- voir will control the run-off from 60 square miles which is 64 percent of the area drained by the river above its confluence with Dyberry Creek and 36 percent of the Lackawaxen River watershed above Honesdale, Pa. Construction of the project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 30, 1948. The estimated Federal cost of new work, revised in 1950, is $3,970,000 for construction and $1,030,000 for lands, damages, and relocations, a total of $5,000,000. Local cooperation.-The project as recommended is subject to the conditions that responsible local agencies furnish assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that they will (a) re- move the three existing low dams in the river at Honesdale, Pa., and (b) establish satisfactory measures to preserve the flood- carrying capacities of the stream channels below the proposed reservoir. These assurances have not been furnished by local in- terests; however, the three low dams at Honesdale have been re- moved. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Detailed engineering planning was completed. The costs were $4,848.83. Preparation FLOOD CONTROL-PHILADELPHIA, PA., DISTRICT 877 of plans and specifications was in progress. The costs were $35,- 786.71. The cost of all work was $40,635.54 for new work. The expenditures were $40,855.48. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No construction work has been done on the project. Preparation of plans and specifications was about 23 percent complete. The costs were $153,262.29 for new work. The expenditures were $149,649.41. Proposed operations.-It is proposed to apply the funds un- expended on June 30, 1950, amounting to $76,150.59, as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950.............................. $3,612.88 New work: Preparation of detailed plans and specifications for construction ............................................. 72,537.71 Total .................................................... 76,150.59 No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ------- - -------- - -- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: . Appropriated----- -...---....----------------. $97, 000.00 $65, 000.00 $63, 800.00 $225, 800.00 Cost-...------------------------ .. -.... 86, 680.08 25, 946. 67 40, 635.54 153, 262. 29 Expenditures--.........------------ . ..------------79,115.54 29,678.39 40, 855. 48 149, 649.41 Maintenance: Appropriated .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Co st. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Expenditures- .. ..... .........--------------.. ..-------------- ...----------............ Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................... $61,324.85 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.................... 4,774,200.00 31. BEAR CREEK RESERVOIR, LEHIGH RIVER, PA. Location.-The site of Bear Creek Reservoir is in northeastern Pennsylvania on the Lehigh River between White Haven and Stoddartsville. The dam site is a short distance below the mouth of Bear Creek, approximately 60 miles above the city of Allen- town, and 77 miles above the confluence of the Lehigh River with the Delaware River at Easton, Pa. (See U. S. Geological Survey quadrangle sheet "Stoddartsville, Pa.") Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for a single-purpose flood control reservoir having a capacity of 110,000 acre-feet, formed by an earth dam 3,000 feet long at the crest, rising 234 feet above the river bed, with gate-controlled outlet works discharging through a tunnel in rock at the west abutment, and a spillway located in a saddle about 11/4 miles from the dam. The reservoir will control the run-off from a drainage area of 288 square miles. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946. The latest approved estimate of Federal cost of new work, re- vised to 1950, is $16,200,000 for construction and $300,000 for lands and damages, a total of $16,500,000. 378 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act ap- proved June 28, 1938, applies. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Detailed engineering planning was in progress. The costs were $35,034.68. Prepara- tion of plans and specifications was in progress. The costs were $82,447.97. The cost of all work was $117,482.65 for new work. The expenditures were $121,912.53. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No construction work has been done on the project. Detailed planning was 98 percent complete. Preparation of plans and specifications was 34 percent complete. The costs were $459,984.11 for new work. The expenditures were $453,554.62. Proposed operations.-It is proposed to apply the funds un- expended on June 30, 1950, amounting to $16,445.38, together with an anticipated allotment of $35,000 during fiscal year 1951, as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950............................. $6,429.49 New work: Preparation of detailed plans and specifications for construction .............................................. 45,015.89 Total ............................................ 51,445.38 No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including i946 -- - 47 fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated---............ $30, 000. 00 $150, 000.00 $200, 000.00 $90,000. 00 $470, 000. 00 Cost-... - --........... 25,035.50 150, 799. 38 166, 666. 58 117, 482. 65 459,981. 11 ------------ Expenditures _ _ _ 18, 591.251 145, 011.27 168, 039.57 121, 912. 53 453, b54. 62 Maintenance: Appropriated .. ......- - -- -- Cost...------------------------------- Expenditures .-------------------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................. $9,215.88 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951...... 35,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951...... 44,215.88 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................. 15,995,000.00 32. ALLENTOWN, LEHIGH RIVER, PA. Location.-Allentown is located in Lehigh County on the Le- high River, 17 miles above its mouth. (See U. S. Geological Survey quadrange sheets "Allentown and Allentown West, Pa.") Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for widening and deepening the channel of Lehigh River and easing the abrupt turn and approaches thereto at the mouth of Little Lehigh Creek; it also provides for a training dike and levees, and the necessary appurtenant structures. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946. The estimated Federal cost of new work, revised in 1950, is $1,650,000 for con- FLOOD CONTROL-PHILADELPHIA, PA., DISTRICT 879 struction. The estimated local cost for lands, damages, and utility alterations, revised in 1946, is $25,000. Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. Assurances of cooperation have not been furnished by local interests. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. There were no costs or expenditures. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been done on this project and there have been no costs or expenditures. Proposed operations.-It is proposed to apply an allotment amounting to $40,000, made in November 1950 for engineering studies and design. The additional sum of $25,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1952 for the continuance of engineering studies and design. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- -- -_[ fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prinor to 1946 New work: A -. ----- ppropriated - ---......................... C ost ....-.. ..-- --- --- .-..------- ... ..- ------ .- - ...------ .- --- ... ---- ....-. -- -- -. .......... E xpenditures.. . .. . ....... . . . . . ...... ... .. . . . . . . . . . . .. ... . . .. . . Maintenance: A ppropriatedos . ... .. ...... . . . .. . .. -.-- - - -.-..-.-. - -.... - - - ".. . . Expenditures............................-........................................................... Other new work data: Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 .......... $40,000 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951.......... 40,000 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project......................... 1,610,000 33. BETHLEHEM, LEHIGH RIVER, PA. Location.-Bethlehem is located in Northampton and Lehigh Counties on the Lehigh River 16 miles above its mouth. (See U. S. Geological Survey quadrangle sheet "Allentown, Pa.") Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for con- crete flood walls, paved-slope earth levees, with incidental struc- tures on Lehigh River and on Monocacy Creek, and pumping fa- cilities to remove storm water from protected areas during flood periods. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved July 24, 1946. The estimated Federal cost of new work, re- vised in 1950, is $5,950,000 for construction. The estimate of local cost for lands, damages, a new bridge superstructure, and highway and utility alterations, revised in 1946, is $695,000. Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. Assurances of cooperation have not been furnished by local interests. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. There were no costs or expenditures. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been done on this project and there have been no costs or expenditures. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. 380 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19 50 34. EMERGENCY FLOOD CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED AUGUST 18, 1941, AS AMENDED The Flood Control Act, approved August 18, 1941, as modified by the Flood Control Acts of 1946 and 1948, authorizes the allot- ment of not to exceed $2,000,000 from the flood control appropria- tions for any one fiscal year to be expended in rescue work or in the repair, restoration, or maintenance of any flood control work threatened or destroyed by flood, including the strengthening, raising, extending, or other modification thereof asp may be nec- essary in the discretion of the Chief of Engineers for the adequate functioning of the work for flood control. Funds in the amount of $30,000 were allotted in the fiscal year 1950 for emergency repairs to local flood protective works along Lehigh River at Weissport, Carbon County, Pa. The work performed consisted of field investigations to deter- mine the condition of the existing works, engineering studies, and the preparation of plans and specifications, by hired labor. The cost was $819.76, all for maintenance. The expenditures were $330.71. The unexpended balance on June 30, 1950, amounting to $29,- 669.29, will be applied to accounts payable, $489.05 and to making repairs to existing protective works at Weissport, by contract. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated... -----.. ----. .------.------..---- ......... Cost.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E xpenditures.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . Maintenance: Appropriated .......-------................------------..--------------......-------------- $30,000.00 $30,000.00 Cost--- .........------------..... ..-------------------------------------- 819.76 819.76 Expenditures.....................----------..------------.. --------------..-------------- 330. 71 330. 71 35. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS AND CONTINGENCIES FOR FLOOD CONTROL The cost of work during the year was $11,965.10 for con- tingencies. The expenditures were $9,980.50. It is proposed to apply the funds unexpended on June 30, 1950, amounting to $4,904.09 together with allotments totaling $18,000, to the payment of accounts payable, amounting $2,633.62 and expenses to be incurred under this heading. The additional sum of $20,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing the fiscal year 1952. FLOOD CONTROL-PHILADELPHIA, PA., DISTRICT 381 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 Tune 30, 1950, including . . . - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1919 1950 prior to 1945 New work: Appropriated .---- ------------------------------------------------ Cost. -------- -------------------------------------------------------------- Expenditures....-.-- .----- .- ..- ..-.---- .-.---- .- ...... Maintenance: Appropriated __$10,000.00 $6, 000. 00 $22,000. 00 $15,000.03 $5,000.00 $292, 600. 00 Cost--...---.----.. 32,155.09 12, 909.94 17, 038. 58 12, 499. 56 11,935. 10 290 329.53 Expenditures..... 38,183.88 14, 376.67 16, 981.85 12,180. 53 9, 930. 50 287, 695.91 36. INACTIVE FLOOD-CONTROL PROJECTS Cost and expenditures For last to June 30, 1950 Estimated Name of project full report, amount re- see Annual ---- - -required to Report for- complete New work Maintenance .1 Mount Holly, Rancocas Creek, N. J........ 1946 $283, 655.05 (1) (2) 1 Maintenance assumed by local authorities as required by act authorizing the project. 2 Completed. 939127--51---vol. 1---25 382 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. "ARMY, 19 50 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood-control acts and committee resolutions- Date trans- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document Recom- Congress No. mendation Absecon Island, N. J., protec- Flood Control Act, Dec. Nov. 23, 1949 S_ ___..I .. Unfavorable. tion of Atlantic City, Ventnor, 22, 1944. Margate City, Longport, and other areas on New Jersey Coast affected by floods due to tide and wind. Atlantic City and other areas on ._ do................. .... do......... Do: New Jersey Coast affected by floods due to tide and wind. Bethany Beach, Del., and other .... do...... . . . . ... Nov. 18, 1949 Do. points along the Delaware Coast, protection against dam- age from erosion and floods due to wind and tide. Delaware Coast at Rehoboth .... --------.... do--.....-- .... do - I-..... .............. Do. Beac h, BethanyBeach, Lewes, and Fenwick Island, and other points, protection against damage from e o on and floods due to wind and ide. Fenwick Island, Del., and other Flood Control Act, .... do-........ I.. Do. points along the Delaware Dec. 22, 1944. Coast, protection against dam- age from erosion and floods due to wind and tide. Lewes, Del., and other points .... do...................._...do..-..............-.. Do. along the Delaware Coast, pro- tection against damage from erosion and floods due to wind and tide. Longport and other areas on , d o ___e_______________ Nov. 23, 1949 Do. New Jersey Coast affected by floods due to tide and wind. Margate City and other areas on do-......... .... Do. New Jersey Coast affected by floods due to tide and wind. New Jersey Coast at Atlantic ....do...._.___ Do. City, Ventnor, Margate City, Longport, and other areas, affected by floods due to tide and wind. Rehoboth Beach, Del., and .... do............. Nov. 18, 1949 ........ Do. other points along the Dela- nare Coast; protection against damage from erosion and floods due to wind and tide. Schuylkill River and tributaries ------------------- do ....---- -. 18,. _. Pa. - -- I- IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS, AND FLOOD CONTROL IN THE BALTIMORE, MD., DISTRICT This district comprises the watershed of the Susquehanna River and its tributaries from headwaters in south-central New York State through central Pennsylvania to its mouth in the Chesapeake Bay; eastern Maryland, southwestern Delaware, and eastern Vir- ginia, embracing Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries north of Cove Point, Md., on the western shore of the bay, and Onancock River, Va., on the eastern shore, and the watersheds tributary to the Atlantic Ocean between the southern boundary of Delaware and a point north of White Creek and Gargathy Inlet on the At- lantic coast. District Engineer: Lt. Col. A. C. Welling, Corps of Engineers. Division Engineer of the North Atlantic Division, New York, N. Y., comprising the New York, N. Y., Philadelphia, Pa., Balti- more, Md., Washington, D. C. and Norfolk, Va., districts: Brig. Gen. G. J. Nold, Corps of Engineers, to November 30, 1949; Col. E. E. Gesler, Corps of Engineers, acting division engineer to June 9, 1950; Col. F. F. Frech, Corps of Engineers, since that date. IMPROVEMENTS Navigation Navigation-Continued Page Page 1. Baltimore Harbor and 20. Starlings Creek, Va....... 415 Channels, Md.......... 384 21. Tangier Channel, Va...... 416 2. Baltimore Harbor, Md. 22. Waterway on the Coast of Collection and Removal Virginia ............... 417 of Drift .............. 390 23. Ocean City Harbor and In- 3. Susquehanna River above let and Sinepuxent Bay, and below Harve de Md. ................. 419 Grace, Md............ 391 24. Governors Run, Calvert 4. Chester River, Md........ 392 County, Md. .......... . 420 5. Knapps Narrows, Md..... 395 25. Fishing Creek, Md ...... 421 6. Black Walnut Harbor, Md. 396 26. Parish Creek, Md ....... 422 7. Tred Avon River, Md..... 397 27. Lake Ogleton, Anne Arun- 8. Town Creek, Md......... 398 del County, Md ....... 424 9. Choptank River, Md....... 399 28. Examinations, surveys and 10. Honga River and Tar Bay contingencies (general). 424 (Barren Island Gaps), 29. Inactive Navigation Proj- M d. .................. 401 ects ................. 425 11. Duck Point Cove, Md..... 402 30. Plant allotment, Baltimore, 12. Nanticoke River, Md...... 403 Md., District .......... 426 13. Broad Creek River, Del...... 404 Status of all investigations 14. Wicomico River, Md....... 405 for navigation, called for 15. Upper Thoroughfare, Deal by River and Harbor Island, Md.......... 407 Acts and committtee re- 16. Lower Thoroughfare at or solutions .............. 427 near Wenona, Deal Island, Md............. 409 Flood Control 17. Broad Creek, Md........ 410 18. Pocomoke -River, 19. Twitch Cove and Big Md.. . . 411 31. South Plymouth Reservoir, Canasawacta Creek, Thoroughfare River, Md. 413 N. Y................ 428 383 884 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Flood control-Continued Flood control-Continued Page jI Page 32. Genegantslet Reservoir, 44. Emergency Flood Control Genegantslet Creek, work under authority of N. Y.................. 429 the Flood Control Act 33. Southern New York Flood approved August 18, Control Project ........ 431 1941 .................. 469 34. Stillwater Reservoir, Lac- 45. Emergency Flood control kawana River, Pa ..... 450 (Maintenance) Flood 35. Swoyersville and Forty Control Act approved Fort, Pa .............. 452 June 23, 1947 ......... 470 36. Wilkes-Barre-Hanover 46. Small flood control proj- Township, Susquehanna ects under Section 205 of River, Pa ............ 453 the Flood Control Act ap- 37. Kingston-Edwardsville, proved June 30, 1948 as Susquehanna River, Pa.. 455 amended .............. 471 38. Plymouth, Susquehanna 47. Preliminary examinations, River, Pa. ............ 456 surveys, and contingen- 39. Sunbury, Susquehanna cies for flood control.... 472 River, Pa .............. 458 48. Inactive flood control proj- 40. Williamsport, Susquehanna ects .................. 473 River, Pa ............. 460 Status of all investigations 41. Tyrone, Pa ............. 464 for Flood Control called 42. York, Codorus Creek, Pa.. 466 for by Flood Control Act 43. Snagging and clearing un- and committee resolu- der authority of Section tions ................. 474 2 of the Flood Control Act approved August 28, 1937, as amended ...... 468 1. BALTIMORE HARBOR AND CHANNELS, MD. Location.-Baltimore Harbor is situated at the head of the navigable portion of the Patapsco River about 12 miles from Chesapeake Bay. The river rises near the town of Westminster in Carroll County, Md., and flows in a general southeasterly direction for about 65 miles to enter the Chesapeake Bay. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 549.) Previous projects. Patapsco River: The original project was dated July 4, 1836. Modifications were contained in the River and Harbor Acts of August 30, 1852; June 10, 1872; March 3, 1881; June 3, 1896; March 3, 1905; March 3, 1909; February 27, 1911; and March 4, 1913. Middle Branch: The original project was dated June 3, 1896. Curtis Bay: The original project was dated July 13, 1892. It was modified by the River and Harbor Act of June 13, 1902. York Spit: The original project was dated March 3, 1905. For further details see pages 1787 and 1788 of the annual report for 1915, and page 389 of the annual report for 1932. Existing project.-This provides: (a) A uniform main chan- nel depth of 39 feet between Cape Charles, Va., and Fort Mc- Henry, Baltimore, Md., with dimensions as follows: 39 feet deep and 1,000 feet wide between the curves of 39-foot depth in Chesapeake Bay opposite York Spit, a distance of about 5 miles (under jurisdiction of the Norfolk, Va., district) ; 39 feet deep and a general width of 600 feet from the 39-foot depth curve in Chesa- peake Bay to Fort McHenry on the Patapsco River, a distance of about 20 miles; (b) for branch channels with dimensions as fol- RIVERS AND HARBORS--BALTIMORE, MD., DISTRICT 885 lows: 35 feet deep and 400 feet wide from the main channel to head of Curtis Bay, a distance of about 2-1/5 miles; 35 feet deep and 400 feet wide from the main channel at Fort McHenry to Ferry Bar, and thence 27 feet deep and 250 feet wide to the West- ern Maryland Railway bridge, a total distance of about 31/8 miles; (c) for widening the angle between the Fort McHenry and Ferry Bar sections; (d) for widening at the approaches and bends; (e) for the following anchorages-Fort McHenry anchorage, 3,500 feet long, 400 feet wide, and 35 feet deep; Riverview anchorage No. 1, 4,500 feet long, 1,500 feet wide, and 35 feet deep; Riverview anchorage No. 2, 2,400 feet long, 1,200 feet wide, and 30 feet deep; Quarantine anchorage, 3,500 feet long, 600 feet wide, and 35 feet deep; (f) it is further provided that as rapidly as the city of Baltimore, at its own expense, provides the 35-foot depth into the Northwest Branch (inner harbor) the United States shall take over the maintenance of that depth (the United States maintains a channel 35 feet deep and generally 650 feet wide from Fort McHenry to and along the southwest side of the inner harbor and a channel generally 750 feet wide along the easterly side of the inner harbor); (g) for a connecting channel with a depth of 27 feet and width of 400 feet from Cutoff-Brewerton angle in the main channel to the inland waterway from Delaware River to Chesapeake Bay; (h) for a channel in Curtis Creek with a depth of 35 feet and width of 200 feet from the head of the existing 35- foot project channel in Curtis Bay to a point in the creek about 750 feet below the Pennington Avenue Bridge; (i) for a channel 22 feet deep and generally 200 feet wide from the 22-foot depth curve in Curtis Creek immediately below the Pennington Avenue Bridge, 18 feet over an irregular area of about 3 acres at the head and adjacent to the 22-foot channel; a depth of 15 feet for a gen- eral width of 450 feet from the head of the 22-foot channel to the upper end of the marginal wharf of the United States ordnance depot; (j) and for a channel 22 feet deep and 200 feet wide from the 22-foot depth curve south of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad bridge to the vicinity of Arundel Cove, a distance of about 2,800 feet, thence 100 feet wide in Arundel Cove for a distance of about 2,100 feet; with an anchorage basin approximately 700 feet square adjacent to the channel southwesterly of the Coast Guard wharf. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $10,400,- 000 exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $400,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: 386 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, .1950 Acts Work authorized Documents 1 1I Mar. 3, 1905 Main channel 35 feet deep and 600 feet wide through- H. Doc. 186, 57th Cong., 2d sess. out. Mar. 3, 1909 Anchorage basin near intersection of Fort McHenry and Curtis Bay Channels (within original limit of cost authorized by act of Mar. 2, 1907). Feb. 27, 1911 Width increased at entrances and bends (increase to be made within the limit of original estimate). Aug. 8, 1917 Branch channel 35 feet deep to head of Curtis Bay, H. Doc. 799, 64th Cong., 1st sess. and one 35 feet deep and 400 feet wide into the Southwest Branch of the Patapsco River to a point near Ferry Bar, and 27 feet deep and 250 feet wide to Western Maryland Ry. bridge, widened at ap- proaches and bends, and with anchorage and turn- ing basins. Inclusion of Patapsco River and tribu- taries into 1 project for Baltimore Harbor. Jan. 21, 1927 Change in location of the anchorage near upper end of the Fort McHenry Channel. July 3, 1930 Increased anchorage facilities_._ Rivers and Harbors Committee 1 Doc. 11, 70th Cong., 1st sess. 1 Do____.For 37-foot depth in that portion of channel to Balti- H. Doc. 29, 71st Cong., 1st sess. more lying between the 37-foot depth curve near Baltimore Light to the Sparrows Point entrance channel; widening the angle between Fort Mc- Henry and Ferry Bar sections; and for width of 400 feet in the Curtis Bay section. Oct. 17, 1940 For the 22-, 18-, and 15-foot channels in Curtis Creek Adopted as a national-defense from the 22-foot depth below Pennington Ave. project (no printed report). Bridge to the upper end of the marginal wharf of the United St tes orinance depot. Mar. 2, 1945 Uniform main channel 39 feet deep from the ocean H. Doc. 741, 79th Cong., 2d sess. through York Spit section and Craighill entrance to Fort McHenry, additional anchorage area 2,400 feet long, 1,200 feet wide, and 30 feet deep; a con- necting channel 400 feet wide and 27 feet deep from Cutoff-Brewerton angle in the main channel to the inland waterway from Delaware River to Chesa- peake Bay; a channel in Curtis Creek 200 feet wide and 35 feet deep from the head of the existing 35- foot project channel in Curtis Bay to a point in the creek about 750 feet below the Pennington Ave. Bridge. Do...... A channel 22 feet deep and 200 feet wide from the 22- In accordance with plans on file in foot depth curve south of the Baltimore & Ohio the Office, Chief of Engineers. R. R. bridge to the vicinity of Arundel Cove, a dis- tance of about 2,800 feet, thence 100 feet wide in Arundel Cove for a distance of about 2,100 feet; with an anchorage basin approximately 700 feet square adjacent to the channel southwesterly of the Coast Guard wharf. I Contains latest published maps. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of August 8, 1917, required that on all new work under the project approved by that act, except the channel into Curtis Bay, improvement by the United States is made conditional upon local interests provid- ing, whenever required by the Chief of Engineers, free of cost to the United States, suitable areas behind bulkheads or other revet- ment, satisfactory to the district engineer, in which the dredged material may be deposited. This condition has been met as far as the channel has been completed. The River and Harbor Act of July 3, 1930, provided for in- creased anchorage facilities subject to the provisions that no work shall be started on the area therein recommended until local in- terests have provided suitable disposal areas satisfactory to the district engineer alongside of bulkheads behind which said inter- ests will agree to pump the material without delay to the Govern- ment work; or, in lieu of the above requirement, agree to con- tribute the sum of 5 cents per cubic yard, scow measure, to cover RIVERS AND HARBORS-BALTIMORE, MD., DISTRICT 387 the additional cost to the United States for disposal of the ma- terial on its own dumping area. This condition has been met. The River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, required that re- sponsible local interests agree to hold and save the United States free from claims for damage resulting from the work. This con- dition has been met in a resolution adopted by the city council of Baltimore and approved by the mayor on March 1, 1949. Terminal facilities.-The total length of developed water front in Baltimore Harbor, measured along the established bulkhead line, is about 27 miles. Extensive areas remain which are available for further development. The existing terminal facilities include wharves, piers, grain elevators, coal and ore piers, storage and bunkering facilities for fuel oil, terminal warehouses, marine rail- ways, drydocks, and shipyards. The State legislature has authorized the city of Baltimore to incur an indebtedness of $50,000,000 for the development of the port. The Port Development Commission, which is charged with administration under this authorization, has completed an $8,500,- 000 terminal pier at Port Covington, a $110,000 terminal pier on the Northwest Branch and a $1,500,000 terminal pier in the Can ton area of the port. For further details, see page 391, Annual Re- port for 1932. Operations and results during fiscal year. New work dredging, by contract, to provide project dimensions in the portion of the Brewerton Section from Cutoff-Brewerton Angle to a point 1,000 feet above the main private channel to Sparrows Point was con- tinued and completed on July 19, 1949. A total of 25,341 cubic yards (place measure) of material was removed and deposited on the authorized dumping area in Chesapeake Bay at Kent Island, Md. New work dredging, by continuing contract, to provide project dimensions in Riverview Anchorage No. 2 and a portion of the Brewerton Section to a point 3,000 feet above the main private channel to Sparrows Point was commenced on June 20, 1950, and was in progress at the end of the fiscal year. A total of 65,000 cubic yards (place measure) of material was removed from River- view Anchorage No. 2 and deposited on the authorized dumping area in Chesapeake Bay at Kent Island, Md. Maintenance dredging, by Government plant and hired labor, to restore project dimensions in the Craighill-Cutoff Angle, Cutoff Section, Cutoff-Brewerton Angle and Northwest Harbor was com- menced on December 3, 1949, and completed on June 1, 1950. The U. S. hopper dredge Comber removed 1,340,649 cubic yards (place measure) of material which was deposited on the authorized dumping area in Chesapeake Bay at Kent Island, Md. The total costs were $527,377.46, of which $82,363.91 was for new work and $445,013.55 was for maintenance. The total ex- penditures were $452,957.30. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project excluding the York Spit Channel, which is under the jurisdiction of the Norfolk District, is about 53 percent complete. The work remaining to be done, excluding York Spit Channel, 888 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 is the deepening of the remaining 5,650 feet of the Brewerton Section, the Brewerton-Fort McHenry Angle and the Fort Mc- Henry Section from the previous project depth of 35 feet to 39 feet; completion of Riverview Anchorage No. 2; completion of the Ferry Bar Section from Port Covington entrance channel to Ferry Bar; and completion of the Spring Garden Section, in- cluding a turning basin, from Ferry Bar to the Western Maryland Railway bridge. The controlling dimensions are as follows: Depth Width Date Section (feet) (feet) Ascertained Craighill Entrance .....-------------------------------------. 38. 0 600 February 1949. Craighill. --------------------------------------------- 38.2 600 March 1949. Craighill-Cutoff Angle. ---------------- -- - 37. 0 600 - 1729 April 1950. Cutoff.....------------------------------38.3 500 June 1950. Out-off Brewerton Angle..................... 35.0 600 - 1540 May 1950. Brewerton, to Sparrows Point Entrance Channel .------------- 39.0 600 August 1949. Brewerton, above Sparrows Point..--------------------------33.2 600 March 1949. Brewerton, Fort McHenry Angle...---------------------- 32. 0 720 Do. Fort McHenry........................... 36. 500 June 1949. Northwest Branch (Inner Harbor): East Side....---------------------------------- 35. 0 950 December 1947 West Side: Channel ..--------------- ------------- 35. 0 550 June 1950. Turning Basin ... ---------------------------- 30. 0 950 - 1200 December 1947 Curtis Bay- .35. 0 200 June 1946. Ferry Bar (to a point opposite Western Maryland Ry.piers) 34. 0 200 July 1946. Ferry Bar (Western Maryland Ry. piers to Ferry Bar) .... 19. 0 170 January 1950. Spring Garden Channel (Ferry Bar to Hanover St. Bridge) 19.0 180 Do. Spring Garden Channel (to Old Southwest Baltimore Channel) 9.5 250 August 1938. Connecting Channel to the Inland Waterway from Delaware Bay to Chesapeake Bay ...... ............. . ... 27. 0 400 December 1948 Quarantine Anchorage. --------- 35.0 450 June 1949. Fort McHenty Anchorage- -. 34.0 400 July 1946. Riverview Anchorage No. 1 ------- ---........ 34. 0 1,500 Do. Riverview Anchorage No. 2 - ------- --- - ------ 22. 0 1,200 June 1947. Curtis Creek: Main Channel.. ------- ---------- 35. 0 200 June 1948. Approach channel to Ordnance Depot ---------- 22. 0 200 July 1941. Southerly anchorage area.... ------------ - 15.5 450 Do. Easterly anchorage area -------------------. 18.2 320 Do. C h an n el t o A r u n d el Co ve - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 . 4 200 Ap r i l 19 4 6 . Channel in Arundel Cove - ------------ 21.1 100 Do. Anchorage Basin in front of Coast Guard Yard ........ 20.5 700 Do. Being dredged. The total costs under the existing project (including York Spit Channel prior to fiscal year 1942) were $11,317,326.57, of which $5,537,420.40 was for new work and $5,779,906.17 was for main- tenance. The total expenditures were $11,212,709.24.. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on June 30, 1950, $747,705.84, plus anticipated allotments during fiscal year 1951 of $650,000 for new work operations and $443,491.39 for maintenance operations, a total of $1,841,197.23 will be applied as follows: Accounts Payable June 30, 1950.......................... $104,617.33 New work: Dredging by continuing contract, to provide 30 foot depth and project width in Riverview Anchorage No. 2; 39 foot depth and 600 foot width in the Brewerton Section for a distance of 2,000 feet above the main private chan- nel to Sparrows Point, July 1, 1950, to December 31, 1950 ............................................. 689,974.90 Dredging, by contract, to provide project dimensions in the remaining 3,650 feet of the Brewerton Section and RIVERS AND HARBORS-BALTIMORE, MD., DISTRICT 389 in a portion of the Brewerton-Fort McHenry Angle, July 1, 1950, to June 30, 1951....................... 574,200.00 Maintenance: Dredging, by contract, for the removal of all material to the previous project depth of 35 feet in the Brewerton Section for a distance of 2,000 feet, to a point approxi- mately 3,000 feet above the main private channel to Sparrows Point, July 1, 1950 to December 31, 1950.... 10,150.00 Dredging, by contract, for the removal of all material to the previous project depth of 35 feet in the remaining 3,650 feet of the Brewerton Section and in a portion of the Brewerton-Fort McHenry Angle, July 1, 1950, to June 30, 1951 .................... .................. 30,000.00 Dredging, by Government Plant and hired labor, to restore project dimensions in the Craighill-Cutoff Angle, Cutoff Section, Cutoff-Brewerton Angle; Curtis Bay Section and in the connecting channel to the Inland Waterway from Delaware Bay to Chesapeake Bay, March 1, 1951x to June 30, 1951 ................................. 402,255.00 Condition surveys and maps of the Craighill-Cutoff Angle, Cutoff-Brewerton Angle, Curtis Bay Section and the Connecting Channel from the Cutoff-Brewerton Angle to the Inland Waterway from Delaware Bay to Chesa- peake Bay, by hired labor, July 1, 1950, to December 1, 1950 .................. ........................... 30,000.00 Total ............................................. 1,841,197.23 The additional sum of $1,550,000 is needed to be appropriated for the following schedule of work during the fiscal year 1952: New work: Continue deepening of the main channel to Baltimore Harbor to provide 39-foot depth, and project width, by con- tract, July 1, 1951, to June 30, 1952........................ $1,000,000 Maintenance: Dredging, by Government plant and hired labor, in sections of the main channel to Baltimore Harbor between Craig- hill Entrance and Sparrows Point, July 1, 1951, to June 30, 1952 ............................................... 535,000 Condition surveys and maps of sections of the main channel to Baltimore Harbor, by hired labor, July 1, 1951, to June 30, 1952........................................ 15,000 Total 1,550,000 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - ---- - -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated _..$997, 000.00 $384,000.00 $862, 400. 00 $650,000.00 $14, 915, 598.70 Cost--..... -.. 128, 537.17 $7, 392. 56 1, 005, 447. 44 1,055, 484. 02 82, 363.91 14, 301, 423.80 Expenditures.... 129, 095. 20 7, 946.87 986, 443. 86 1,043, 076.15 71, 554. 28 14, 260, 315.06 Maintenance: Appropriated ...- 28, 000.00 220, 000.00 50,000.00 313, 978.67 461,435.54 6, 208, 621.55 Cost-... ........ 74,132. 87 142, 711.29 107, 568. 54 323, 904. 76 445, 013.55 6,179, 707.94 Expenditures ... 73, 368. 09 147, 677.36 109, 781.45 317, 679. 54 381, 403. 02 6, 116,199. 35 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950.................... $1,739.10 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951....... 650,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951........ 651,739.10 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.................. 3,598,400.00 390 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 2. BALTIMORE HARBOR, MD., COLLECTION AND REMOVAL OF DRIFT Location.-The project applies to Baltimore Harbor, Md., and its tributaries. Existing project.-This provides for the collection and removal of drift from Baltimore Harbor and its tributary waters, and authorizes the Secretary of the Army to allot such amounts as may be necessary for the work from appropriations for main- tenance and improvement of existing river and harbor works or other available appropriations, and that this work shall be car- ried as a separate and distinct project. It is wholly a work of maintenance. The purpose of the work is to afford relief from variable conditions of obstruction. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of June 30, 1948. Terminal facilities.-Describedin the report for Baltimore Har- bor and channels, Md. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Operations con- sisted of the conversion of existing plant and the collection and disposal, by hired labor, of 97,902 cubic feet (764.8 cords) of drift wood, ranging from small blocks up to timbers of large dimensions. The total costs, all for maintenance, were $57,918.64. The total expenditures were $59,112.67. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is one of continuous maintenance for which no percentage of completion exists. Navigation has been made safer by continual patrol of the harbor and removal of drift material. The total costs, all for maintenance, were $57,918.64. The total expenditures were $59,- 112.67. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on June 30, 1950, $887.33, plus accounts receivable $1,206.03, minus accounts payable $12, plus an anticipated allotment during fiscal year 1951, $57,918.64, a total of $60,000 maintenance funds, will be applied to the continuance of the collection and removal of driftwood by hired labor, July 1, 1950, to June 30, 1951. Additional maintenance funds in the amount of $60,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1952 for collection and removal of drift by hired labor in Baltimore Harbor and its tributary waters... Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - _ _ fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 190 prior to 1946 New work: Cost ...... . . . . .. . .. Appropriated-.. . . ..------------------------- ------------------------------------- Cost- -------------- ----------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ----------- Expenditures.. --- ---- - ---------------------------------------- Maintenance: Appropriated ...............----------------.--..-.........--------------..........-------------- $60, 000.00 $60,000.00 Cost--... -------------------------------------------------- 57,918.64 57,918. 64 Expenditures-..------------..------------.--------------............................---------........... 59,112. 67 59,112. 67 RIVERS AND HARBORS-BALTIMORE, MD., DISTRICT 391 3. SUSQUEHANNA RIVER ABOVE AND BELOW HAVRE DE GRACE, MD. Location.-The river rises in the southern part of New York and, flowing in a general southerly direction for over 400 miles, empties into the head of Chesapeake Bay. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1226.) Previous project.-The original project was dated August 30, 1852. For further details see page 1788 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 367 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 200 feet wide and 15 feet deep at mean low water from Chesapeake Bay to Havre de Grace, and for the removal of the shoal opposite Wat- sons Island (which is above Havre de Grace) to a depth of 8 feet at mean low water and the maintenance and improvement of the existing small-boat harbor below Concord Point at its existing length of 400 feet, width of 380 feet, and depth of 10 feet, with approach channel of the same depth and 100 feet width leading thence to deep water off Concord Point. The mean range of tide is 2.1 feet and the extreme tidal range is 3.8 feet under ordinary conditions. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $200,000, exclusive of amounts expended under the previous project. The latest (1950) 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. 2, 1882 Channel 200 feet wide and 15 feet deep from Chesa- peake Bay to Havre de Grace, and removal of shoal opposite Watsons Island. Aug. 26, 1937 Modifications to provide for maintenance of exist- H. Doc. 322, 75th Cong., 1st sess. ing small-boat harbor and approach channel below Concord Point. Mar. 2, 1945 Modification to provide for improvement and main- S. Doc. 67, 76th Cong., 1st sess. . tenance of small-boat harbor just below Concord (Contains latest published map.) Point for a width of 380 feet and length of 400 feet with an approach channel 100 feet wide, all to a depth of 10 feet. Local cooperation.-Localinterests are required to furnish free of cost to the United States, all lands, easements, and rights-of- way and spoil-disposal areas as and when required for the initial work and for subsequent maintenance. It is believed that these terms will be met. Terminal facilities.-There is a concrete bulkhead 500 feet long along the north side of the harbor and a timber breakwater about 1,000 feet long along the south side. Yachts are charged a nominal fee for the use of the mooring stalls in the harbor. Space for the construction of additional stalls at convenient locations is limited. The commercial wharves at Havre de Grace are situated on the Susquehanna River upstream from Concord Point. The wharves are privately owned, but are open to the public for transaction of business with the owners. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Maintenance dredg- 392 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 ing, by contract, to restore previous project dimensions, author- ized by the River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937, in the small boat harbor and approach channel below Concord Point, was commenced on May 18, 1950, and completed on May 27, 1950. A total of 25,223 cubic yards (place measure) of material was re- moved and deposited ashore in approach disposal areas adjacent to the dredged channel. The total costs were $7,820.61 and the total expenditures were $8,585.68, all for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is about 90 percent complete. The work remaining to be done is that au- thorized by the River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1945. The controlling depth in the main channel was 13.5 feet at mean low water ascertained in November 1946; 7 feet for a width of 75 feet at mean low water in the approach channel and 7 feet in the small boat-harbor below Concord Point ascertained in May 1950. The total costs under the existing project were $285,602.44 of which $196,179.78 was for new work (includes $22,905.38 for dredging the small boat-harbor and channel leading thereto with Works Progress Administration funds) and $89,422.66 was for maintenance. The total expenditures were $263,462.13, exclusive of $22,905.38 WPA funds. Proposed operations. The unexpended balance on June 30, 1950, $1,114.32, plus accounts receivable $765.07, a total of $1,- 879.39, will be applied as follows: Maintenance: Completion of after dredging survey maps, by hired labor, July 1, 1950, to September 30, 1950........................... $69.71 Available for revocation and reallocation................... 1,809.68 ................................. ............... Total 1,879.39 No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- --- -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated ----.....----------- -------------- .......--------------..------------- 1$293, 569.78 Cost....------------ -------- ----------------------------------------- 1293,469.78 Expenditures ----- - -----.... ------ .. -------------- ------ --- 1293,569. 78 Maintenance: Appropriated----...---------- $4,071.43 -.. . $9, 700.00 91, 302. 05 Cost...... .... ..... 4, 071.43 _ _ - 7,820.61 89, 422.66 Expenditures -- -------. -.... . $4, 071.43 - --- 8, 5--585. 68 90,187. 73 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project....... .$26,700.00 1 Includes $22,905.38 Works Progress Administration Funds expended prior to adoption of the modi- fied project. 4. CHESTER RIVER, MD. Location.-Chester River rises in Kent County, Del. flows in a generally southwesterly direction, and empties into Chesapeake Bay. Its total length is about 50 miles. Kent Island Narrows isra passage connecting Chester River and Eastern Bay. Wells Cove is RIVERS AND HARBORS-BALTIMORE, MD., DISTRICT 3938 an indentation on the easterly side of Kent Island Narrows about 0.4 miles south of the highway bridge crossing the Narrows. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 548 and 1226.) Previous projects. The original project for the main river was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1881. For fur- ther details, see page 333 of Annual Report for 1935. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 6 feet deep at mean low water and 60 feet wide from Crumpton to Jones Land- ing, the length of the section included in the project being about 5.5 miles, the lower end of the section being about 37 miles above the mouth of the river; for a channel 7 feet deep at mean low water and 100 feet wide from Chester River to Eastern Bay through Kent Island Narrows; and a channel 7 feet deep at mean low water and 75 feet wide, extending from the 7-foot depth curve in Kent Island Narrows 800 feet into Wells Cove with a basin of the same depth and 300 feet square at the head of the channel. The mean range of tide is 2.4 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $42,400, exclusive of the amount expended on previous projects. The lat- est (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $2,200. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of March 3, 1873, and September 19, 1890 (H. Ex. Doc. 65, 51st Cong., 1st sess.) and June 30, 1948 (H. Doc. 380, 80th Cong., 1st sess.). Maps of the locality are printed in House Documents 797 and 1587, Sixty-third Congress, second and third sessions, re- spectively, and in House Document 380, Eightieth Congress, first session. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with except that local in- terests are required to furnish spoil disposal areas for future maintenance of the Wells Cove section of the project. Assurances of local cooperation were accepted by the Secretary of the Army on February 16, 1950. Terminal facilities. There are two bulkhead wharves on the Chester River section, in poor condition, with dockage room of 100 and 120 feet, and available depths of 2 and 6 feet, respectively. In Kent Island Narrows there are 8 timber pile wharves adjacent to crab and oyster houses, in fair condition, aggregating approxi- mately 700 lineal feet of dockage, with available depths of from 3 to 13 feet. In Wells Cove there is a small wharf, a small marine railway and a public landing. All of the facilities are privately owned except the public landing on Wells Cove. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-New work dredging to provide a channel 7 feet deep at mean low water and 75 feet wide and a basin 7 feet deep at mean low water and 300 feet square in Wells Cove was commenced on May 10, 1950, and com- pleted on May 18, 1950. A total of 27,100 cubic yards (place measure) of material was removed and deposited ashore in ap- proved disposal areas adjacent to the dredged channel. The total costs were $28,457.11, of which $14,316.51 was for new work and $14,140.60 was for maintenance. The total expenditures were $29,336.45. 394 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19 50 Maintenance dredging by contract to restore project depth for a width of 75 feet in the Kent Island Narrows section from East- ern Bay to Chester River was commenced on April 17, 1950, and completed on May 10, 1950. A total of 36,248 cubic yards (place measure) of material was removed and deposited ashore in ap- proved disposal areas adjacent to the dredged channel. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is about 76 percent complete. The work remaining to be done to complete the project is to widen the channel from the 75-foot dredged width to the 100-foot project width in the Kent Island Narrows section. The controlling depths, at mean low water were 2.4 feet from Crumpton to Jones Landing, ascertained in October 1946; 7.2 feet in the Kent Island Narrows section from Eastern Bay to the bridge and 7.0 feet from the bridge to Chester River, ascertained in May 1950; 7.3 feet in the Eastern Bay section, ascertained in August 1948; and 7 feet in the channel and anchorage basin in Wells Cove, ascertained in May 1950. The total costs of the existing project were $138,509.56, of which $32,377.35 was for new work, and $106,132.21 was for maintenance. The total ex- penditures were $136,492.93. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance on June 30, 1950, $4,963.55, plus accounts receivable $724.05, minus an antici- pated revocation of $2,571.22, a total of $3,116.38, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950............................. $2,740.68 New work: Completion of after dredging survey maps, by hired labor, July 1, 1950 to Sept. 30, 1950........................ 75.70 Maintenance: Completion of after dredging survey maps, by hired labor, July 1, 1950 to Sept. 30, 1950........................ 300.00 Total ................................................ 3,116.38 No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ----- ---_ - - --- - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated_._. _..... .......-.--.... - -..-........ -. $16, 400.00 $72, 502.30 Cost---..... .....----------------------- ---------------------------- . 14,316.51 70,418.81 Expenditures................--------------------. --------------. -------------- 13, 292. 35 69, 394. 65 Maintenance: Appropriated . -- $436. 87 $5, 500.00 $181.67 $3, 000. 00 14, 900.00 106, 995.64 Cost _ ____ ..... 2, 303. 55 5,495. 76 185.91 2, 895.97 14,140. 60 106,132. 21 Expenditures - -.... 2, 497. 13 4, 638.43 1, 043. 24 ........--------------- 16, 044.10 105,139. 74 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ...................... $2,083.49 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951........ - 2,007.79 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951........ 75.70 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project........................ 10,200.00 RIVERS AND HARBORS-BALTIMORE, MD., DISTRICT 895 5. KNAPPS NARROWS, MD. Location.-This waterway is a small channel separating Tilgh- man Island from the mainland of the eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay about 40 miles south of Baltimore, Md. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1225.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 9 feet deep at mean low water, 75 feet wide, widened at the bends from deep water in Chesapeake Bay to deep water in Harris Creek, Md., with a turning basin located west of the drawbridge, 7 feet deep at mean low water, approximately 320 feet long and 120 feet wide. The mean range of tide is 1.4 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1932, is $68,700. The latest (1950) approved estimate of cost for annual main- tenance is $3,000. The existing project channel was authorized by the Public Works Administration September 16, 1933, and subsequently adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 30, 1935. (See H. Doc. 308, 72d Cong., 1st sess., which contains the latest pub- lished map.) Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with except that local inter- ests are to furnish spoil-disposal areas as needed for future main- tenance. Terminal facilities.-There is a bulkhead wharf on each side of the southerly abutment of the bridge across the Narrows. In addi- tion, there are several small-boat landings within the Narrows and a marine railway for the repair of boats of few feet draft. A bulkheaded landing is available for public use on three sides of the turning basin. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance dredg- ing by contract to restore authorized project dimensions in the channel and turning basin was commenced on June 5, 1950, and completed on June 16, 1950. A total of 31,015 cubic yards (place measure) of material was removed and deposited overboard and ashore in approved disposal areas adjacent to the dredged chan- nel and basin. The total costs were $11,756.81, and the total ex- penditures were $3,822.06, all for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1935. The controlling depths, at mean low water, were 9 feet in the channel and 7 feet in the basin, ascertained in June 1950. The total costs of the existing project were $91,523.80, of which $46,121.20 (public works funds) was for new work, and $45,402.60 (regular funds) was for maintenance. The total ex- penditures were $83,059.46. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance on June 30, 1950, $9,877.94, minus an anticipated revocation of $1,313.60, a total of $8,564.34, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950............................. $8,464.34 Maintenance: Completion of after dredging survey maps, by hired labor, July 1, 1950 to September 30, 1950...................... 100.00 Total ................................................ 8,564.34 No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. 396 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated.. ----------------------------------------------------------- $46,121.20 Cost...-------------- ----------------------------------------------------- 46,121.20 Expenditures--... ---------------------------------------------------------- 46,121.20 Maintenance: Appropriated.... -$2, 000. 00 -$2, 023.80 $2,140 $700.00 $13,000.00 46, 816.20 Cost... 4,651.26 .......... 2,140 529.59 11,756.81 45,402.60 Expenditures.... 22, 689. 30 -. 11 2,140- .-- - - 3, 822. 06 36, 938. 26 6. BLACK WALNUT HARBOR, MD. Location.-Black Walnut Harbor is a large tidal cove on the east side of Chesapeake Bay at the south end of Tilghman Island near the entrance to the Choptank River, and is about 50 miles south of Baltimore, Md. It is about 4,500 feet long. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1225.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 6 feet deep and 60 feet wide to and including an anchorage basin of the same depth 400 feet square. The mean range of tide is about 1.4 feet. Greater fluctuations are caused by prolonged high winds on Chesa- peake Bay. The harbor is well sheltered except from the south. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1949, is $28,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate of cost for annual mainte- nance is $1,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945 (House Doc. 217, 76th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with except that local in- terests are to furnish spoil-disposal areas as needed for future maintenance. Terminal facilities.-There are a few small timber wharves at Fairbank, one of which is publicly owned. Similar facilities exist at Bar Neck. There is also a small marine railway and boat- repair yard on Barney Cove, the western prong of the harbor. Sufficient areas are available for the erection of additional ter- minals if required. Operations and results during fiscal year.-New work dredging, by contract, to provide a channel 6 feet deep at mean low water and 60 feet wide and an anchorage basin of the same depth, 400 feet square, was commenced on August 1, 1949, and completed on August 23, 1949. A total of 77,290 cubic yards (place measure) of material was removed and deposited ashore in approved dis- posal areas adjacent to the dredged channel and basin. The total costs, all for new work, were $30,738.87. The total expenditures were $30,741.70. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1949. The controlling depths, at mean low water, were 7.5 feet in the channel and 7.1 feet in the anchorage basin, as- certained in August 1949. The total costs and expenditures of the existing project, all for new work, were $32,631.08. RIVERS AND HARBORS--BALTIMORE, MD., DISTRICT 397 Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated-...----------------------------------- $34, 625.63 -$1, 994. 55 $32, 631.08 Cost------... -------------------------------------- 1,892.21 30,738.87 32,631.08 Expenditures--... ----------------------------- 1, 889.38 30, 741.70 32,631.08 Maintenance: A ppropriated- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cost----------------------------- Expenditures.--------------------------------------------- ----- - - 7. TRED AVON RIVER, MD. Location.-This stream, formerly called Treadhaven Creek, rises in Talbot County, Md., flows in a general southerly direction, and empties into Choptank River 10 miles above its mouth. It is about 10 miles long and is a tidal estuary with very little natural flow. The drainage area is 36 square miles. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey chart No. 78.) Previous project.-The original project was adopted June 14, 1880. The amount expended prior to the adoption of the existing project in 1912 was $6,000 for new work. For further details of previous project see page 1790 of Annual Report for 1915. Existing project. This provides for a channel 8 feet deep at mean low water and 150 feet wide from Peach Blossom Creek to Easton Point (widened at the entrance and on curves), and thence 2,100 feet up the North Fork, with a turning basin at the upper end. The length of the section included in the project is about 3.4 miles, and its lower end is about 6.5 miles above the mouth. The mean range of tide is about 2 feet and the extreme tidal range is 3.1 feet under ordinary conditions. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1950, is $28,800, exclusive of amounts expended under the previous project. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $400. The existing project was adopted by the following river and harbor acts: The act of July 25, 1912, provided for the channel from Peach Blossom Creek to Easton Point (H. Doc. No. 399, 62d Cong., 2d sess.) ; and the act of March 2, 1919, provided for the channel in the North Fork (H. Doc. No. 27, 63d Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published maps are in the project documents. Local cooperation.-The act of March 2, 1919, required that the town of Easton previously establish, adjacent to the proposed im- provement of the North Fork, public terminal facilities to be per- manently open to all vessels oa equal terms, and connected to the city by proper public highways. Despite numerous attempts to secure compliance with this requirement, the conditions have not been met. 939127-51---vol. 1---26 398 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Terminal facilities.-Four large terminals for receiving and distributing petroleum products are located at Easton Point. Operations and results during fiscal year.-A condition survey of the section of the project between Peach Blossom Creek and Easton Point, by hired labor, was commenced and completed dur- ing the year. The total costs, all for maintenance were $2,918.31. The total expenditures were $2,000. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project is 23 percent complete. The work remaining to be done to complete the project is the work in the North Fork authorized by the River and Harbor Act, approved March 2, 1919. The controlling depth, at mean low water, was 6.4 feet from Peach Blossom Creek to Easton Point, ascertained in March 1950, and 2 feet in the North Fork ascertained in June 1928. The total costs of the existing project were $10,752.11, of which $6,692.87 was for new work and $4,059.24 was for maintenance. The total expenditures were $9,833.80. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including --- -- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: ..---.....---...---------------------------------------------------- Appropriated---- $12, 692. 87 Cost- ------------- -------------------------------------------------- 12,692.87 Expenditures -.--------.-------------.---------------------------- - 12, 692.87 Maintenance: Appropriated_ .------------------------------------------------ $2, 975.00 4,115.93 Cost---... ... . ...--------------------------------------------------- 2,918.31 4,059.24 Expenditures .------------------------------------------------- 2,000.00 3,140.93 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.......... .$22,100 8. TOWN CREEK, MD. Location.-Town Creek is a tidal estuary connecting through Tred Avon River and Choptank River with the east side of Chesa- peake Bay, about 50 miles south of Baltimore. The creek is about 4,300 feet long. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1225.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 10 feet deep and 100 feet wide opposite Shipyard Cove; thence 8 feet deep and 100 feet wide to a point about 2,700 feet above the mouth; thence 7 feet deep and 60 feet wide to and including a turning basin of the same depth, 100 feet wide and 200 feet long, at the head of the creek; together with anchorage basins approximately 300 feet square adjacent to the channel in Shipyard Cove and in Crockets Cove, with depths of 10 and 8 feet respectively. The plane of reference is mean low water. The mean range of tide is about 2 feet. Greater fluctuations are caused by prolonged high winds. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1949, is $32,500. The latest (1950) approved estimate of cost for annual mainte- RIVERS AND HARBORS-BALTIMORE, MD., DISTRICT. 899 nance is $1,500. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945 (House Doc. 219, 76th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with except that local in- terests are to furnish spoil-disposal areas as needed for future maintenance. Terminal facilities.-There are two timber packing-house wharves on the west bank of Town Creek. There are also a num- ber of small timber-landing piers scattered along both sides of the creek and at each of the five boat yards. All of the wharves are privately owned but are open to the public for transaction of business with the owners. The terminals appear to be adequate for present needs. Sufficient areas are available for the erection of additional terminals by private interests. There are also five modern boat-building and repair yards located along the creek. Operations and results during fiscal year.-New work dredging to complete the authorized project was continued and completed on July 26, 1949. A total of 58,472 cubic yards (place measure) of material was removed and deposited ashore in approved dis- posal areas adjacent to the waterway. The total costs were $27,- 267.15 and the expenditures were $29,327.55, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1949. The controlling depths, at mean low water, were 10.3 feet in channel to Shipyard Cove; 8.9 feet in channel from Shipyard Cove to a point 2,700 feet above the mouth of the creek; thence 8.2 feet in channel to turning basin at head of creek; 8.4 feet in turning basin; 10.8 feet in anchorage basin in Shipyard Cove; and 9.3 feet in anchorage basin in Crocketts Cove, ascer- tained in July 1949. The total costs and expenditures of the existing project, all for new work, were $43,219.65. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ----- ---- ----- - ---- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1910 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated .. $41, 500.00 $1, 719.65 $43, 219. 65 Cost...------------- ---- - --. 15, 952. 50 27, 267.15 43, 219.65 Expenditures.... ------------------------ 13, 892. 10 29,327. 55 43, 219. 65 Maintenance: Appropriated... . . . . . . . ------- ..------------------------------------------------ - Cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ------------- .------------ . . . . . . . ..--------- Expenditures. _...... ........------------------------------------------------- 9. CHOPTANK RIVER, MD. Location.-Choptank River rises in Delaware, below Dover, and flows in a generally southwesterly direction to Cambridge, Md., where it turns to the northwest and empties into Chesapeake Bay south of Tilghman Island, Md. The head of navigation is at Greensboro, Md., about 60 miles above the mouth of the river. The total length of the river is about 70 miles. (See U. S. Coast and 400 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1225.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 75 feet wide and 8 feet deep at mean low water from Denton to Greensboro, the length of the section included in the project being about 8 miles, the lower end of the section being about 46 miles above the mouth of the river, and for a channel through Pealiquor Shoal (about 2 miles below Denton) 8 feet deep and 100 feet wide. The mean range of tide is about 2 feet, and the extreme tidal range is 4.6 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1930, was $85,300. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $3,300. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 14, 1880 (S. Ex. Doc. 66, 46th Cong., 2d sess.; and Annual Report for 1880, p. 634) ; and modified by the River and Harbor Act of July 3, 1930 (H. Doc. 188, 70th Cong., 1st sess.), the last-mentioned act providing for the channel through Pealiquor Shoal. The latest published map is in the last- mentioned document. Local cooperation.-None. Terminal facilities.-The terminal facilities at Denton consist of about 500 feet of bulkhead wharf and three open-pile piers, some of which are equipped with warehouses, but have no mechanical freight-handling devices. These wharves are privately owned and open to the public at reasonable rates. They are considered ade- quate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-A condition survey, of the Pealiquor Shoal section of the project, by hired labor, was commenced and completed during the year. The total costs and expenditures were $708.31, all for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1931. The controlling depth, at mean low water, was 5.6 feet in the Pealiquor Shoal section, ascertained in April 1950, and 3.5 feet in the remainder of the project ascertained in May 1946. The total costs and expenditures were $113,251.23, of which $84,296.34 was for new work and $28,954.89 was for mainte- nance. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated----....--....-- ------- ----------------------------------------------- $84, 296.34 Cost.-. . .------------ ---------------------------------------------------- 84, 296.34 Expenditures--- ..-------........--- -------- --------------------------------------. 84, 296.34 Maintenance: Appropriated .......--- _ --- Cost...------------ $3,946. 97 $2, 596. 75 ---------------------------- 2, 649. 78 --------------- 708. 31 $708. 31 28,954.89 28, 954. 89 Expenditures --.... 3, 774.08 2, 822. 67 ... --- ...... . 708. 31 28,954.89 RIVERS AND HARBORS-BALTIMORE, MD., DISTRICT 401 10. HONGA RIVER AND TAR BAY (BARREN ISLAND GAPS), MD. Location.-Honga River is a tidal estuary of Chesapeake Bay and penetrates Dorchester County on the Eastern Shore of Mary- land between Hoopers Island and the Mainland; Tar Bay is a water area between Barren Island and the mainland peninsula and Hoopers Island. Fishing Creek connects Tar Bay and Honga River. Back Creek is a branch of Honga River extending into upper Hooper Island, the mouth is about 2 miles south of Fishing Creek. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1224.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 60 feet wide and 7 feet deep at mean low water from the 7-foot contour in Chesa- peake Bay, through Tar Bay and Fishing Creek to the 7-foot contour in Honga River, a length of 25,300 feet; and for a channel in Back Creek 7 feet deep and 60 feet wide from the 7-foot depth curve in Honga River to a point near the head of Back Creek, with a turning basin of the same depth, 150 feet long and 200 feet wide at the head of the channel, a length of about 5,500 feet. The mean range of tide is about 1.4 feet. The estimate of cost of new work, revised in 1950, is $69,500. The latest (1950) approved estimate of cost of annual mainte- nance is $7,000. The existing project was adopted under the provisions of the Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of 1935 and by the River and Harbor Act of August 30, 1935, (Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 35, 74th Cong., 1st sess.) and modi- fied by the River and Harbor Act of June 30, 1948. (H. Doc. 580, 80th Cong., 2d sess.). Maps are published in the project documents. Local cooperation.-The project was modified subject to the conditions that local interests provide, without cost to the United States, all necessary lands, easements, rights-of-way, and dis- posal areas for execution of the project and for subsequent main- tenance, as and when required; hold and save the United States free from damages due to construction and maintenance of the project; and provide and maintain, without cost to the United States, a suitable public landing and approach channel. It is expected that these terms will be complied with. Terminal facilities.-Numerous small private wharves are scattered along Fishing Creek and Back Creek. A public wharf is located on Fishing Creek and four oyster houses and a marine railway are located on Back Creek. The facilities are adequate for existing and reasonably prospective commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Operations, by hired labor, consisted of negotiations with local interests on local co- operation in connection with work in Back Creek authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved June 30, 1948. The total costs, all for new work, were $868.42. The total expenditures were $857.08. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project is about 40 percent complete. The work remaining to be done is that authorized by the River and Harbor Act of June 30, 1948. The controlling depth in the Honga River and Tar Bay section of the project was 7 feet at mean low water, ascertained in January 1948. The condition of 402 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 the Back Creek section is as described in the project document. The total costs were $79,984.53, of which $27,667.94 (Emergency Relief funds) and $868.42 (regular funds) was for new work and $51,448.17 was for maintenance. The total expenditures were $79,973.19. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year end ng June 20 June 30, 1950, including ---- - - fiscal years 1916 1947 1943 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated.... C ost.. . . . . . . . . . . .. - . . . . . .--.... .-. .------.-------------- .. . .. $42,000.00 868. 42 1$69, 667.94 128, 536. 36 Expenditures....----------------------...-------------- ...-------------- 857.08 128,525. 02 Maintenance: Appropriated...._ $3,000.00 -$11.74 $34, 290.13 --------------------------- 51,448.17 Cost ... 2,988.26 . ..----------.....------------... . 34, 290.13 ............... 51,448.17 Expenditures---...._.....------------ 56.70 37, 221.69 51, 448.17 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950..................... $41,131.58 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951........ - 40,999.51 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951...... 132.07 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................... 41,000.00 1 Includes $27, 667. 94 Emergency Relief Funds. 11. DUCK POINT COVE, MD. Location.-Duck Point Cove is a small indentation on the east shore of Fox Creek, about 21/2 miles above the mouth. Fox Creek is a shallow tidal estuary about 4 miles long entering Honga River about 4 miles above its junction with Hooper Strait, which, in turn, connects with Chesapeake Bay on the east side, at a point about 15 miles north of the mouth of the Potomac River. Duck Point Cove is about 4,000 feet long. (See U. S. Coast and Geo- detic Survey Chart No. 1224.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 60 feet wide and 6 feet deep, from that depth in Fox Creek to a mooring basin of the same depth, 100 feet wide and 300 feet long, roughly parallel to the county road at the head of the waterway. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $26,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate of cost for annual mainte- nance is $1,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945 (H. Doc. 241, 76th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with except that local in- terests are required, for future maintenance, to hold and save the United States free from all claims for damages to oyster beds and furnish spoil disposal areas. Assurances were accepted by the Chief of Engineers October 26, 1949. Terminal facilities.-There are three privately owned packing- house wharves on the north bank of Duck Point Cove which are open to the public for transaction of business with the owners. RIVERS AND HARBORS-BALTIMORE, MD., DISTRICT 403 The facilities are adequate for present needs. The commissioners of Dorchester County have indicated that a public terminal would be built. Sufficient areas are available for the construction of additional terminals if, and when, necessary. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Contract plans and specifications were completed by hired labor, and the work ad- vertised for bids. The total costs, all for new work, were $2,001.54. The total expenditures were $2,225.25. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No construction has been done and the condition is as described in the project document. The total costs, all for new work, were $3,548.27. The total expendi- tures were $3,779.32. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended to June 30, 1950, $22,220.68, plus accounts receivable $231.05, a total of $22,451.73, will be applied to new work dredging, by contract, to complete the project, July 1, 1950 to March 30, 1951. No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated..-.......----------. -------------------------- $26, 000.00 -------------- . $26,000.00 Cost------. -------------------------------------- . 1,546.73 $2,001.54 3, 548.27 Expenditures----- _-------------------------- ------ .. . 1,554.07 2,225.25 3, 779. 32 Maintenance: Appropriated......... Cost...-- Expenditures--...------------- ------- -----------------------------_--------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950...... $22,451.73 12. NANTICOKE RIVER, MD. Location.-The Nanticoke River flows in a southwesterly direc- tion to Tangier Sound, Chesapeake Bay, and is about 50 miles long. The town of Nanticoke, Md., is on the east side of the river, about 3 miles above the mouth, just north of Roaring Point. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 567.) Existing project.-This provides for the construction of a small- boat harbor 7 feet deep, 120 feet wide, and 400 feet long in the marsh at Nanticoke, with an entrance channel of the same depth and 60 feet wide, protected by twin stone jetties in the river, the north jetty being about 870 feet long and the south jetty being about 770 feet long. The mean range of tide is about 2.6 feet. The estimate of cost of new work made in 1937 was $82,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $1,500. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937. (See H. Doc. 242, 75th Cong., 1st sess., which contains the latest published map.) Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with except that local inter- ests are to furnish spoil-disposal areas as required for subsequent 404 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19560 maintenance and guarantee the United States and its contractors against claims for damages to oyster beds attributable to subse- quent maintenance. Local interests were unable to comply with the terms of local cooperation for subsequent maintenance. Terminal facilities.-There are three privately owned wharves open to the general public and a marine railway which are ade- quate for existing and reasonably prospective commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Operations, all by hired labor, consisted of iivestigation of the project and pre- liminary contacts regarding spoil disposal areas for maintenance operations. The total costs and expenditures, all for maintenance, were $176.58. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1939. The controlling depths, at mean low water, ascer- tained in June 1944 and April 1948, were 6.8 feet in the basin and 4 feet in the channel. The total costs and expenditures were $75,- 811.77, of which $73,243.18 was for new work and $2,568.59 was for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated . . ... ----------------------------- $73, 243.18 ..------.......------------...---------- Cost.---------------......------------......------------....----------.. --------------..... 73,243.18 Expenditures ....---------------------......------------...-------------...--------------... 73, 243.18 Maintenance: Appropriated... -$29, 647.46 ...... $658. 57 $80.90 $176. 58 2, 568. 59 Cost....------------- 210.85 . ----- 658. 57 80.90 176. 58 2, 568. 59 Expenditures_ ..- 341.54 ...... 658. 57 80. 90 176. 58 2, 568. 59 13. BROAD CREEK RIVER, DEL. Location.-This is a tributary of Nanticoke River, which rises near the Great Cypress Swamps in the southern part of Sussex County, Del., and flows in a westerly direction, emptying into Nanticoke River about 6 miles below Seaford, Del. Previous project.-Adopted June 14, 1880, and modified July 13, 1892. For further details see page 1790 of Annual Report for 1915. Existing project.-This provides for dredging a channel 70 feet wide and 8 feet deep at mean low water from Portsville Landing to Laurel; for straightening and widening several sharp bends in the river; and for widening the channel below the railroad bridge at Laurel so as to provide a suitable turning basin. The length of the section included in the project is about 4.5 miles, and its lower end is about 3.7 miles above the mouth of the river. The mean range of tide is 3 feet, and the extreme tidal range is 4.5 feet under ordinary'conditions. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1909, was $14,520 RIVERS AND HARBORS-BALTIMORE, MD., DISTRICT 405 exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $1,500. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of July 25, 1912 (H. Doc. No. 601, 61st Cong., 2d sess.). For latest published map, see Annual Report for 1891, page 1209. Local cooperation.-None required. Terminal facilities.-These consist of 2,600 linear feet of solid bulkhead wharves. These facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1913. The controlling depth, at mean low water, ascer- tained in November 1944, was 7 feet. The total costs and ex- penditures of the existing project were $14,520.00 for new work and $38,161.30 for maintenance, a total of $52,681.30. Proposedoperations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ------- - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated -- --....------- . .$64, 520.00 Cost-.................------- --------.---...........................------------- 64,520.00 Expenditures----. . . ..-------.------------.--------------.--------------------------- 64, 520.00 Maintenance: Appropriated... - $210. 28- ....... ............... . . 45, 623.87 Cost-.....-------- 210.38 -45, 623.87 Expenditures. --. 216.28 ----.-------------- .------. --- - 45,623.37 14. WICOMICO RIVER, MD. Location.-This river has its source in the northern part of Wicomico County, Md., and flows in a generally southwardly direction, emptying into Monie Bay, a tributary of Tangier Sound. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 77 and 567.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Act of June 10, 1872. For further details see page 1789 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 380 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 14 feet deep and 150 feet wide from Chesapeake Bay to Salisbury, the length of the section included in the project being about 37 miles, including about 12 miles from the mouth of the river to Chesapeake Bay; a depth of 14 feet in the channels and turning basins in the North and South Prongs with channel widths of 100 feet and a basin 6 feet deep, 100 feet wide, and 400 feet long at Webster Cove with a channel of the same depth and 60 feet wide, extending to the 6-foot contour in Wicomico River. The plane of reference is mean low water. Mean range of tide is about 3 feet and the extreme tidal range is 4.4 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1945, is $410,747, exclusive of amount expended on previous projects. The latest 406 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $15,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Sept. 19, 1890 Channel 9 feet deep from Main St. Bridge to about H. Doc. 20, 51st Cong., 1st sess. 2 miles below, and Annual Report, 1890, p. 947. June 5, 1910 Extension of 9-foot depth into the North Prong from H. Doc. 569, 61st Cong., 2d sess. Main St. Bridge to the Salisbury Dam and turn- ing basin. Mar. 2, 1919 Extension of 9-foot depth into South Prong to the H. Doc. 1509, 634 Cong., 3d sess. head of navigation at Cathell St., including a turn- ing basin and extending the project down to the mouth of the river in Monie Bay. July 3, 1930 A 12-foot channel below the Main St. Bridge. Aug. 26, 1937 A 14-foot channel, 150 feet wide, depths of 14 feet in Senate committee print, 75th the North and South Prongs and a basin 6 feet Cong., 1st sess. (Contains latest deep at Webster Cove and approach channel there- published map.) to of the same depth. Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with except local interests are to furnish spoil-disposal areas as required for future mainte- nance. Terminal facilities.-The present water front at Salisbury con- sists of pile-and-timber bulkheads with earth fills. Some of the wharves have warehouses and factories with mechanical freight- handling facilities and rail sidings. With the exception of a wharf on the North Prong owned by the State roads commission, and a wharf on the South Prong, owned by the county, all of the termi- nals are privately owned. A shipyard, with two marine railways with capacities of 1,200 and 500 tons, respectively, is located on the right bank of the river below the Prongs. Areas for the de- velopment of new terminals on the North and South Prongs are limited. Areas for a considerable expansion of terminal facilities are available on the main river. A public wharf on the main river at Salisbury is desirable but not essential. There is a pile-and-timber wharf which is situated about 4 miles above the mouth of the river at Mount Vernon. There is a wharf of similar construction at White Haven. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Operations con- sisted of completion of after dredging maps, by hired labor, and payment of final costs for contract work completed during the prior fiscal year. The total costs, all for maintenance, were $7,- 706.42. The total expenditures were $6,899.36. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1942 except for the removal of boulders and debris which were encountered in the South Prong at the Division Street bridge. The controlling depths, at mean low water, were 11 feet in the main river channel, ascertained in November 1948 and April 1949; 12.5 feet in the North Prong for half-project width and 10 feet in the remainder ascertained in November 1948 and April 1949; 13 feet in the South Prong for half-project width and 7 feet in the remainder, ascertained in August 1946; 5.3 feet in the Webster Cove channel for 80 percent of the project width, ascertained in August 1947; and 6.4 feet in the Webster Cove RIVERS AND HARBORS-BALTIMORE, MD., DISTRICT 407 basin for 80 percent of the project width, ascertained in May 1949. The total costs and expenditures of the existing project were $741,163.52, of which $407,847.03 (regular funds) and $14,000 (contributed funds) was for new work, and $319,316.49 was for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated-..---........------------ ----------------------------------------- 1$457, 847. 03 Cost..... ------------ ------------------------------------------ ....----------- 1457, 847.03 Expenditures---....- ......-.------------ ------------------------------------------ 1457, 847.03 Maintenance: Appropriated----- .. ----.. -----. $3, 621.50 $125, 878. 97 $76, 000.00 $-2,925.06 319, 316.49 Cost------.... -----... $23,300. 79 10, 320. 71 4, 782. 38 186, 465.11 7, 706. 42 319, 316.49 Expenditures.... 21,354. 46 8, 645.54 8,395. 63 187, 280. 42 6, 899.36 319, 316.49 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project............ $3,000 1In addition, $14, 000 was expended from contributed funds for new work. 15. UPPER THOROUGHFARE, DEAL ISLAND, MD. Location.-This is a natural waterway lying between Deal Island and the mainland of Somerset County, Md., on the eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1224.) Previous projects.-An appropriation was made in 1882, the work done being limited to surveys. For further details, see page 382, Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for an entrance channel from Tangier Sound 9 feet deep and 100 feet wide, thence of irregular width to and along the south shore of the thoroughfare, protected by two stone breakwaters at the entrance, the north breakwater being about 410 feet long and the south breakwater being about 310 feet long, with a turning basin at the inner end 9 feet deep on the south side of the channel to within 50 feet of the bulkhead along the south shore, an anchorage area 6 feet deep and 150 feet wide extending across the waterway parallel to the highway bridge to within 50 feet of the bulkhead on the south shore, and an anchorage area of 650 feet long, 300 feet wide, and 9 feet deep on the north side of the channel between the breakwater and the 6-foot anchorage. The mean range of tide is about 2 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1937, is $73,000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $3,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: 408 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19 50 Acts Work authorized Documents Aug. 30, 1935' A 9-foot channel 75 feet wide protected by break- Rivers and Harbors Committee water at the entrance, with turning basin at the Doc. 37, 72d Cong., 1st sess. inner end and anchorage area 6 feet deep and 150 feet wide. Aug. 26, 1937 Widening the entrance channel to 100 feet, extending H. Doc. 76, 75th Cong., 1st sess. the 9-foot turning basin and 6-foot anchorage, and (Contains latest published map.) dredging an additional anchorage area on the north side of the channel. I Included in Public Works Administration program, Sept. 16, 1933. Local cooperation.-Local interests are required by the River and Harbor Act of August 30, 1935, to provide a suitable dock at the turning basin, which shall be open to the public on just and equal terms; to build a dike for retaining dredged material along the south shore of the thoroughfare west of the bridge; to provide necessary lands behind the dike for the deposit of dredged ma- terial; and to construct a suitable road for free public use along the water front connecting with the local road system. Fully com- plied with. Approved by the Chief of Engineers June 13, 1939. Under the River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937, local in- terests are required to furnish free of cost to the United States necessary rights-of-way and suitable spoil-disposal areas for new work and subsequent maintenance as required. It is provided fur- ther that the work of improvement shall not be undertaken until local interests have constructed or entered into firm contract for the construction of a suitable public wharf at the turning basin in accordance with plans approved by the Chief of Engineers, to- gether with a suitable road along the water front connecting with the local road system. All conditions of local cooperation have been met and approved by the Chief of Engineers June 13, 1939. Terminal facilities.-There is a small packing-house wharf on the shore of Tangier Sound south of the project channel; two small packing houses along the approach channel at which the sea food is landed; and a public wharf at the turning basin with a suitable road connecting it with the road system. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1939. The controlling depths, at mean low water, were 6.5 feet in the channel and turning basin; 5.1 feet in anchorage basin parallel to the highway bridge and 5 feet in anchorage basin on north side of channel, ascertained in December 1948. The total costs and expenditures were $67,829.57, of which $24,772.94 (reg- ular funds) and $37,342.70 (Public Works funds) was for new work and $5,713.93 (regular funds) was for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. RIVERS AND HARBORS-BALTIMORE, MD., DISTRICT 409 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated...-------------------------------------- ---- --- -- ------ 1$62, 445. 73 Cost...-------------------- ------------ -- -162,445.73 Expenditures .. . - . . . . . . . .'2----- - -- -- 162, 445.73 Maintenance: Appropriated -------------- $1,102. 61 ------- $636. 01 ....... 5, 713.93 Cost---------- ------------ 1,102.61 . ..---- 636.01 ..... 5,713.93 Expenditures--. ..------------- 1,102. 61 ------- 636. 01 - .---- 5, 713.93 1Includes $37, 342.70 Public Works funds. 16. LOWER THOROUGHFARE, AT OR NEAR WENONA, DEAL ISLAND, MD. Location.-This is a tidal waterway, about 11/ miles long and from one-eighth to one-half mile wide, branching off from Tan- gier Sound between Deal Island and Little Deal Island, Md. It is about 12 miles north of Crisfield Harbor, Md. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 78.) Previous project.-The original project was dated March 3, 1881. For further details see page 1790 of Annual Report for 1915. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 60 feet wide and 7 feet deep from that depth in Tangier Sound to and includ- ing a mooring basin of the same depth, 100 feet wide and 300 feet long, in the marsh at the head of the cove at Wenona. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $42,900, exclusive of amounts expended under previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $1,500. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 25, 1910 A channel 6 feet deep, 80 feet wide, from Tangier H. Doc. 76, 60th Cong., 1st sess. Sound to the wharves at Wenona; widening the angles and the end to furnish anchorage basins. Mar. 2, 1945 Modified to provide a channel 60 feet wide, 7 feet H. Doc. 238 76th Cong., 1st sess. deep from Tangier Sound to and including a moor- (Contains latest published map.) ing basin 7 feet deep, 100 feet wide, 300 feet long, in the marsh at the head of the cove at Wenona. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with except local interests are required to furnish spoil disposal areas for future mainte- nance. Assurances of local cooperation were accepted by the Chief of Engineers on November 18, 1948. Terminal facilities.-There are three packing-house wharves and a small marine railway above the head of the pifoject channel at Wenona. The facilities are privately owned but are open to the public for transaction of business with the owners. Present 410 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 facilities are adequate for existing commerce. Sufficient areas are available for the construction of additional terminals when and as required. Operations and results during fiscal year.-A contract was awarded for new work dredging to complete the work authorized by River and Harbor Act, approved March 2, 1945. The total costs, all for new work, were $1,541.82. The total expenditures were $1,206.23. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is about 25 percent complete. The work remaining to be done is that authorized by River and Harbor Act, approved March 2, 1945. The controlling depth, at mean low water, was 1.2 feet, ascer- tained in March 1950. The total costs under the existing project were $13,147.59, of which $11,522.39 was for new work, and $1,625.20 was for maintenance. The total expenditures were $13,165.56. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on June 30, 1950, $31,334.54, plus accounts receivable $17.97, a total of $31,- 352.51, will be applied to new work dredging by contract for completion of the project, July 1, 1950 to August 30, 1950. No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated. _.-... .. ......- _.. --- -___ $28, 600.00 $7,074.90 $47, 874. 90 Cost-----.. _--------------------_-___-_2, ---------- 780. 57 1, 541. 82 16, 522. 39 Expenditures .... .... . _ ... ____..____ .3,134.13 1, 206. 23 16, 540.36 Maintenance: Appropriated- ---.. ------------ $925. 20 ---------- ---------------------------- 1,625. 20 Cost.........-----------...------------... 925.20 --------------------------------------- 1,625.20 Expenditures_ ..--.. -- 925.20------ - ------- - - 1,625. 20 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950...... $5,423.51 17. BROAD CREEK, MD. Location.-This is a tidal waterway, connecting Pocomoke Sound and Little Annemessex River, Md. The north end of Broad Creek is 1.8 miles south of Crisfield. It lies north and south, is about 21/2 miles in length, and traverses a low, marshy region, the level of which is only slightly above high water. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1224.) Existing project.-This provides for dredging a channel 6 feet deep at mean low-water, 100 feet wide in the straight reaches, and 130 feet wide at the bends from the 6-foot contour in Poco- moke Sound through Broad Creek to the 6-foot contour in Little Annemessex River, a distance of about 3 miles. The mean range of tide is 1.9 feet and the extreme tidal range is 3 feet under ordi- nary conditions. The estimated cost for new work, made in 1911, is $57,200. The latest (1950)approved estimate for annual cost RIVERS AND HARBORS-BALTIMORE, MD., DISTRICT 411 of maintenance is $1,600. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of July 25, 1912. (See H. Doc. 269, 62d Cong., 2d sess., which contains the latest published map.) Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with. Terminal facilities.-None. Operations and results during fiscal year.-A contract was awarded for maintenance dredging to restore authorized project dimensions. The total costs, all for maintenance, were $2,540.89. The total expenditures were $5,694.15. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1917. The controlling depth was 4 feet in mid-channel for half-project width, ascertained in February 1949. The total costs were $80,896.60, of which $28,227.19 was for new work and $52,669.41 was for maintenance. The total expenditures were $80,822.15. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance on June 30, 1950, $8,105.85, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950................................. $74.45 Maintenance: Dr:'edging, by contract, to restore project dimensions in the channel, July 1, 1950 to Aug. 30, 1950.................. 8,031.40 Total .................................................. 8,105.85 No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated ----- ... ------------------------------------------------------ $28,227.19 Cost.............------------ -------- ---------------------------- -------------- 28, 227. 19 Expenditures------- .... ------------ ----------------------------------------- 28, 227.19 Maintenance: Appropriated .... $197.18 .... ------------------------ .... $3, 500. 00 $10,300.00 60, 700. 81 Cost.........------------- 197. 28 ..............-----------......--------------. 3, 227. 71 2, 540. 89 52, 669. 41 Expenditures.... ................--------------.....---------- 215.18 ------------ 5, 694.15 52, 594.96 18. POCOMOKE RIVER, MD. Location.-This river is a tributary of Pocomoke Sound, an estuary of and on the easterly side of Chesapeake Bay about 40 miles north of Cape Charles, Va. Previous project.-The original project for Pocomoke River was adopted June 18, 1878, and modified by the River and Har- bor Act of August 5, 1886. For further details see page 1789, Annual Report for 1915, and page 385, Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 7 feet deep and 100 feet wide from that depth in Pocomoke Sound through "The Muds" to deep water in the river; and a channel 9 feet deep at mean low water and 100 to 130 feet wide from Shad Landing to above the bridge at Snow Hill, widened to 150 feet to form a turn- ing basin at the upper end the length of the section included in 412 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 the project being about 4.5 miles, the lower end of the section being about 25.7 miles above the mouth of the river. The mean range of tide is 2.5 feet and the extreme tidal range is 3.7 feet. The estimated Federal cost of new work, revised in 1950, is $167,450 exclusive of amounts expended under previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate of cost for annual mainte- nance is $21,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 3, 1896 A 9-foot channel from Shad Landing to Snow Hill- Annual report for 1895, p. 1167. Aug. 30, 1935 For a channel 7 feet deep and 100 feet wide from H. Doc. 227, 74th Cong., 1st sess.' Pocomoke Sound to Pocomoke River. Mar. 2, 1945 Extension of channel above bridge at Snow Hill, H. Doc. 429, 76th Cong., 1st sess.' 100 feet wide, 9 feet deep, widened to 150 feet to form a turning basin at the upper end. SContains latest published map. Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with except that local inter- ests are required to furnish releases from damage to oyster beds and spoil-disposal areas as required for future maintenance. Local interests are also required under the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, to contribute one-half the initial cost of extend- ing the channel above the bridge at Snow Hill, but not to exceed $4,250; furnish free of cost to the United States, all lands, ease- ments, rights-of-way and spoil disposal areas. Local interests are continuing their efforts to comply with these requirements. Terminal facilities.-The present water fronts at Pocomoke City and at Snow Hill consist of pile and timber bulkheads with earth fills. Some have warehouses and factories with mechanical handling facilities and rail sidings. Practically all are privately owned; most of them are in bad repair. Any appreciable increase in commerce at Pocomoke City would necessitate the construction of a new terminal and the repair of existing terminals. Consider- able land areas are available for the development of additional terminals if and when needed. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance dredg- ing, by contract, to restore project dimensions in the section of channel through "The Muds" was continued and completed July 4, 1949. A total of 27,934 cubic yards (place measure) of mate- rial was removed and deposited ashore in approved disposal areas. Negotiations for local cooperation, by hired labor, were continued, for the section of the project above the bridge at Snow Hill, authorized by River and Harbor Act, approved March 2, 1945, and were in progress at the end of the fiscal year. The total costs were_ $13,754.56, of which $40.17 was for new work and $13,- 714.39 was for maintenance. The total expenditures were $20,- 107.13. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is 96 per- cent complete. The work remaining to be done is the extension of the channel to above the bridge at Snow Hill. The controlling depth was 9 feet, at mean low water, through "The Muds" to RIVERS AND HARBORS-BALTIMORE,. MD., DISTRICT 418 deep water in the river on east side of Williams Point, in mid- channel for half-project width, ascertained in October 1947 and July 1949, and 9 feet in the section in Pocomoke River from Shad Landing to Snow Hill, ascertained in March 1948. The condi- tion of the section above the bridge at Snow Hill is as contained in the project document. The total costs were $341,630.57, of which $161,926.43 was for new work and $179,704.14 was for maintenance. The total expenditures were $341,631.80. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiecal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated.-. _ .... ..----. _------.--------------$6,000.00 ---- -. $187,957. 83 Cost. . .._.. .. .. . .. . .. .. . 428.43 $40.17 182, 426. 43 Expenditures..-._--------_-_-----------..------..-422. 51 47.32 182,427.66 Maintenance: - Appropriated...-. -- ------- $2, 818. 68 $4, 300.00 91, 222. 00 -2, 403.36 179, 704.14 Cost..----. " $1, 132. 27 4, 222. 43 75,181.82 13, 714.39 179, 704.14 Expenditures -- .. 1,132.27 ------------------.---- 73,058.83 20,059.81 179,704.14 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ....................... $5,532.63 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951........- 5,531.40 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951.......... . 1.23 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.......................... 5,550.00 19. TWITCH COVE AND BIG THOROUGHFARE RIVER, MD. Location.-This is a tidal waterway about 4 miles long travers- ing Smith Island, Md., in a southeasterly direction from Chesa- peake Bay on the west to Tangier Sound on the east. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1224.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 7 feet deep at mean low water and 60 feet wide from Twitch Cove on Tangier Sound through Big Thoroughfare River, thence through the canal at Ewell, Md., thence through Levering Creek and Big Thorough- fare River to the vicinity of Swan Point, thence of the same depth and 100 feet wide through the offshore bar to deep water in Chesapeake Bay, with twin stone jetties at the entrance, the north jetty being about 2,080 feet long, and the south jetty being about 1,800 feet long; an anchorage basin 7 feet deep, 100 feet wide and 700 feet long connecting with the west side of the exist- ing project channel at Ewell; extension of the existing project channel in Levering Creek, 6 feet deep, and 60 feet wide and 1,000 feet long; and for a channel 4 feet deep and 25 feet wide around the point between Big Thoroughfare River and Tylers River. The mean range of tide is 1.7 feet, and the extreme tidal range is 3 feet under ordinary conditions. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $185,- 939127-51-vol. 1---27 414 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 200. The latest (1950) 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 July 25, 1912 A channel 4 feet deep and 25 feet wide from Tangier IHI. Doe. 285, 62d Cong., 2d sess. Sound into Big Thoroughfare River, and one of the same dimensions around the point between said river and Tylers River. July 3, 1930 A ch mnel 5 feet deep at mean low water and 25 feet IH. Doe. 313, 71st Cong., 2d sess. wide from Twitch Cove on Tangier Sound through Big Thoroughfare River to a point on Levering Creek about 800 feet north of the canal at Ewell, Md. Aug. 30, 1935 A channel 7feet deep and 60 feet wide from Twitch Rivers and Harbors Committee, Cove through Big Thoroughfare River to a point Doe. 67, 74th Cong., 1st sess. on Levering Creek about 800 feet north of the canal at Ewell, Md. June 20, 1938 Present project dimensions of the main channel with Rivers and Harbors Committee, twin jetties at the entrance. Doc. 49, 75th Cong., 2d sess. (Contains latest published maps.) May 17, 1950 Anchorage basin 7 feet deep, 100 feet wide and 700 H. Doc. 340, 81st Cong., 1st sess. feet long on west side of project channel at Ewell, Md., and an extension of the existing project chan- nel in Levering Creek, 6 feet deep, 60 feet wide, and 1,000 feet long. Local cooperation.-Local interests are required to (a) furn- ish without cost to the United States, all lands, rights-of-way, and spoil disposal areas for construction and maintenance of the improvement, when and as required; (b) hold and save the United States free from all damages due to the construction and maintenance of the improvement; (c) acquire and reserve for public use an adequate land area adjacent to the anchorage basin with suitable access thereto; and (d) remove all structures within the limits of the proposed improvement. It is believed that these conditions will be met. Terminal facilities.-There are numerous privately owned pile and timber wharves and bulkheads at Ewell which are open to the public for business transactions with the owners. A county wharf is also located at the west end of the town. Five crab houses are situated on Levering Creek, and one oyster house is lo- cated on the project waterway west of the town of Ewell. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance dredg- ing, by contract, to restore authorized project dimensions com- menced on June 16, 1950, and was in progress at the end of the fiscal year. A total of 40,000 cubic yards (place measure) of material was removed and deposited in approved disposal areas adjacent to the channel. A condition survey of the jetties was commenced and completed by hired labor, during the fiscal year. The total costs, all for maintenance, were $14,708.70. The ex- penditures were $2,377.96. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project was completed in November 1940, except for the work authorized by the River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950. The controlling depths, at mean low water, were as follows: 7 feet from Tangier Sound to Ewell; thence 6.1 feet to deep water in Chesapeake Bay, and 4 feet in RIVERS AND HARBORS-BALTIMORE, MD., DISTRICT 415 the channel in Tylers River, ascertained in June 1950. The condi- tion of the portion of the project authorized by the River and Har- bor Act of May 17, 1950, is as described in the project document. The north and south jetties have settled in several places. The total costs for the existing project were $227,904.86, of which $164,174.53 was for new work and $63,730.33 was for mainte- nance. The total expenditures were $217,965.71. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance on June 30, 1950, $24,360.55, minus an anticipated revocation of $11,421.40, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950.............................. $9,939.15 Maintenance: Completion of dredging, by contract, for restora- tion of project dimensions, July 1, 1950 to August 31, 1950.... 3,000.00 Total ................................................ 12,939.15 No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including .. fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated ..----- ...........-------------------------- ...--------------------------- $164,174.53 Cost-..................------------..-------------------------------------.-------------.. 164,174. 53 Expenditures----.....--.. ----------------------------------------- ....------------ 164,174. 53 Maintenance: Appropriated .... $5, 000.00 -$6, 652.95 ...... $6, 893.00 $25, 000.00 78,151.73 Cost-...-----------12, 797.11 12. 81 - - 2, 762. 90 14, 708. 70 63, 730.33 Expenditures.... 13, 550.00 -306. 95 ... 5, 154. 49 2,377. 96 53, 791.18 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.......... .$21,000 20. STARLINGS CREEK, VA. Location.-StarlingsCreek, about 1,500 feet long, is an estuary of Pocomoke Sound at the southerly end of Saxis Island, Accomack County, Va., about 11 miles southeasterly of Crisfield, Md. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 1223 and 1224.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 7 feet deep at mean low water and 60 feet wide from that depth in Pocomoke Sound to the mouth of Starlings Creek, with a turning basin of the same depth and 1,000 feet long and 100 feet wide inside the en- trance, all essentially as shown on the project map. The mean range of tide is 2.4 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1935, was $27,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $2,500. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 30, 1935. (See Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 46, 74th Cong., 1st sess.) This document contains the latest published map. Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with except that local inter- ests are to furnish spoil-disposal areas as needed for future main- tenance. 416 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Terminal facilities.-There is about 1,000 feet of bulkhead wharf available inside the creek, a portion of which is at public property and the balance is in front of the seafood packing houses. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1937. The controlling depths, at mean low water, were 7.1 feet in the channel and 9 feet in the turning basin, ascertained in April 1948. The total costs and expenditures were $51,020.12, of which $16,537.47 was for new work and $34,482.65 was for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated-----... - ------------.------------------------------------------ $16, 537. 47 Cost...-------------------------------------------------------------- --- 16,537.47 Expenditures. .------.------------ 16, 537.47 _--------------.---------------------------- Maintenance: Appropriated----.......----------.... $18,975.90 -$4, 000.00 -$2, 009. 50 ...- ..... 34,482.65 Cost...------------------------.. 791.16 12,175.24 --------------------------- 34,482.65 Expenditures_ ..-........------------ 791.16 12, 175.24 ------------- 34, 482. 65 21. TANGIER CHANNEL, VA. Location.-This is a tidal channel about 1 mile long, extending from Tangier Island, Va., in a northeasterly direction to deep water in Tangier Sound, Chesapeake Bay. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1223.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 8 feet deep at mean low water and 100 feet wide from the 8-foot contour in Tangier Sound to day marker No. 4, and thence 8 feet deep and 60 feet wide to the town of Tangier, with an anchorage basin ad- jacent to the town 400 feet square and 7 feet deep. The length of the section included in the project is about 1 mile, its lower end extending into Tangier Sound. The mean range of tide is 1.7 feet and the extreme tidal range is 4.7 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1946, is $70,800. The latest (1950) ap- proved estimate for annual maintenance is $2,250. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1919 (H. Doc. 107, 63d Cong., 1st sess.) ; changes in channel and anchorage dimensions were authorized by the Public Works Administration January 3, 1934, and by the River and Harbor Act of August 30, 1935 (Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 51, 72d Cong., 2d sess.), and modified by the River and Har- bor Act of March 2, 1945 (H. Doc. 141, 77th Cong., 1st sess.). These documents contain the latest published maps. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with, except that local in- terests are to furnish spoil-disposal areas as needed for future maintenance. RIVERS AND HARBORS-BALTIMORE, MD., DISTRICT 417 Terminal facilities.-There are three privately owned pile and timber piers adjacent to the west side of the anchorage basin at Tangier. The piers are generally open to the public when not in use by the owners. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project was completed in April 1948. The controlling depths, at mean low water, were 8.1 feet in the channel and 8 feet in the anchorage basin, ascertained in April 1948. The total costs and expenditures were $132,490.45, of which $30,969 (regular funds) and $42,000 (Public Works funds) was for new work and $59,521.45 (regular funds) was for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated-............------------......------------ $17, 200. 00 -$1, 858. 98 -- - 1$72, 969.00 Cost...-------- ------------------------ 15, 341.02- Expenditures---....-.. ------------.... . 15,342. 99 -1. 97 - ---- 172,969.00 172,969.00 Maintenance: Appropriated ...- $894.05 $7, 000.00 2, 200.00 -140. 45 ...... 59, 521.45 Cost...---. . 894.05 1,358.12 7, 680.15 21.28 .. .......-------------- 59, 521.45 E peaditures.... 894.05 2, 829.05 6,196.36 . 34.14 ---------------- 59, 521.45 1 Includes $42,000.00 Public Works funds. 22. WATERWAY ON THE COAST OF VIRGINIA Location.-The waterway lies between the barrier beach along the Atlantic Ocean on the east and the Virginia portion of the mainland peninsula on the west. It extends from the south end of Chincoteague Bay through a number of creeks, thoroughfares and bays, to enter Chesapeake Bay in the vicinity of Fishermens Inlet, just south of Cape Charles, the southern tip of the peninsula, for a distance, of 83.7 miles. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 1220, 1221, and 1222.) Existing project.-This provides for an inland waterway 6 feet deep and 60 feet wide from Chesapeake Bay to Chincoteague Bay, Va. The mean range of tide is about 3 feet. Greater fluctuations in water level are caused by high winds and storms. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $680,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $15,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 25, 1910 (H. Doc. 957, 60th Cong., 1st sess.), and modi- fled by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945 (H. Doc. 268, 76th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.---Localinterests are to furnish free of cost to the United States, as and when required, all lands, easements, and 418 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 rights-of-way and spoil-disposal areas for the initial work and for subsequent maintenance, and hold and save the United States free from all claims for damage resulting from the work of im- provement. These terms have been met, except that local inter- ests must furnish spoil-disposal areas for subsequent maintenance. Terminal facilities.-The larger towns in the area adjacent to the route of the desired improvement have fairly substantial pile and timber wharves which are used primarily by boats engaged in the seafood business. There are also a number of small landings scattered along the shore between the towns. The Pennsylvania Railroad owns and operates a water terminal at Franklin City. There are also wharves at the various Coast Guard stations in the area. All of the wharves are privately owned, but are open to the public for transaction of business with the owners. No mechanical freight-handlinig facilities are available. The termi- nals are adequate for existing commerce. A material increase in commerce which would follow the proposed improvement makes desirable but not essential the erection of adequate terminals at Chincoteague, Wachapreague, Willis Wharf, and Oyster. Adequate public facilities are available at Ocean City. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is about 24 percent complete. The controlling depth, at mean low water, in the section of the waterway through Cat River and Bogues Bay, was 3 feet, ascertained in October 1945, and 6 feet, at mean low water, in the waterway between Gargathy Narrows and Northams Narrows, ascertained in July 1947. No work has been done in the remainder of the waterway and its condition is as described in the project document. The total costs and expendi- tures of the existing project were $135,457.77, of which $107,- 269.61 was for new work, and $28,188.16 was for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including 7 fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated -- $93, 800. 00 $107, 404. 45 Cost -.. ------- 33, 253.30 $48, 975.87 $14,211.51 ....... .. -- .... 107,269.61 Expenditures___ 34,148.66 43, 044.72 20, 1512.79 ---- -------- ------ - 107, 269.61 Maintenance: Appropriated .. ,........ $40. 82 28,188.16 Cost .--------------------- 40.82 --- 28,188.16 Expenditures.. 40. 82 28, 188. 16 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950....................... $134.84 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951.......... - 106.29 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951........ 28.55 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project....................... 572,700.00 RIVERS AND HARBORS-BALTIMORE, MD., DISTRICT 419 23. OCEAN CITY HARBOR AND INLET AND SINEPUXENT BAY, MD. Location.-Ocean City is on a barrier island between Sine- puxent Bay and the Atlantic Ocean about 35 miles south of the entrance to Delaware Bay. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1220.) Existing project. This provides for the construction of an in- let between the Atlantic Ocean and Sinepuxent Bay, with a depth of 10 feet and width of 200 feet, protected on the south side by a stone jetty 2,380 feet long and on the north side by a stone jetty projecting 1,531 feet into the Atlantic Ocean and connected on the shore to a timber and stone bulkhead 255 feet long, continuing with a riprap dike 213 feet long and a steel-sheet pile bulkhead 460 feet long, along the shore of the inlet; a channel 6 feet deep and 150 feet wide from the inlet to Green Point, and thence 100 feet wide into Chincoteague Bay; a channel 10 feet deep at mean low water, 100 feet wide, and 3,000 feet long from the inlet chan- nel into the marsh area south of the railroad on the west side of Sinepuxent Bay, with two turning basins of the same depth; and for a channel 6 feet deep and 125 feet wide from the inlet channel to a point opposite North Eighth Street in Ocean City, thence 75 feet wide into Isle of Wight Bay. The estimate of Federal cost for new work, revised in 1935, is $370,000, excluding $500,000 contributed by local interests. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $32,000. The mean range of ocean tide is 3.4 feet. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: 1 Acts Work authorized Documents Aug. 30, 19352 Constructionof an inlet between the Atlantic Ocean Rivers and Harbors Committee and Sinepuxent Bay, 10 feet deep and 200 feet wide, Doc. 38, 72d Cong., 1st sess. protected by jetties, a channel 8 feet deep and 100 feet wide from the inlet to Ocean City, 6 feet deep and 150 feet wide to Green Point, and 100 feet wide into Chincoteague Bay. - Do.3..... Modification providing a 10- by 100-foot channel Rivers and Harbors Committee from the inlet to the west side of the bay with 2 Doc. 60, 74th Cong., 1st sess. turning basins, a channel 6 feet deep 125 feet wide from the inlet channel to opposite North 8th St., Ocean City, and 75 feet wide into Isle of Wight Bay. 1 Contains latest published maps. 2 Included in Public Works Administration program Sept. 16, 1933. The site chosen for the inlet under this authorization was that opened just south of Ocean City by natural forces during a severe storm in August, 0933. This eliminated the necessity for an 8-foot channel from the inlet to Ocean City. 3 Included in Emergency Relief program, 1935. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-There are two storage basins for pleasure and small commercial craft and numerous privately owned pile and timber piers and bulkhead wharves on the Sinepuxent Bay side of Ocean City. The commercial fish harbor has a public bulk- head landing about 1,000 feet long, several private, bulkhead wharves open to the public for transaction of business with the owners, and a boat repair yard with a marine railway capable of handling boats up to about 150 tons. The Baltimore, Chesapeake & Atlantic Railway has a spur line parallel to and 200 feet from 420 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 the commercial fish harbor. Adequate space is available for ex- pansion of facilities if required. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Operations all by hired labor, consisted of investigations and studies in connection with repairs to the stone bulkhead at the south end of Baltimore Avenue. The total costs, all for maintenance, were $337. The total expenditures were minus $390.85. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1936. The controlling dimensions are as follows: Depth Width Date Section (feet) (feet) Ascertained InletChannel.. ........----------------------------------------- 12.0 200 Nov. 1947. Commercial Fish Harbor .....-------------------------------- 11.7 100 July 1948. Channel to Isle of Wight Bay Inlet to North 9th St.......------------- 8.0 125 Oct. 1944. North 9th St. into Bay --------------------------------- 6. 0 75 Oct. 1944. Channel in Sinepuxent Bay__------------------------------- 5.0 150 July 1947 Channel in Chincoteague Bay....-----------------------------5.0 100 July 1947. Depths refer to mean low water (Atlantic Ocean) at Ocean City, Md., which datum is lower than that in the bays. The total costs of the existing project were $860,055.43, of which $283,007.93 (Public Works funds) and $67,185.09 (Emer- gency Relief funds) was for new work and $509,862.41 (regular funds) was for maintenance. The total expenditures were $860,- 055.43. In addition, $500,000 of contributed funds was expended for new work. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: ............--..........................------------..--------------..------------- Appropriated----.. ------------ 1$350,193.02 Cost--------------.............-------...........-----------------.....---------------------------1350,193.02 Expenditures----- .-..........-------------------------..-----------... --------------... 1350,193.02 Maintenance: Appropriated . $228, 647. 46 -$31,100.00 $ 70, 000.00 -$18, 381.37 - 513, 288.92 Cost-------.....-----. 46,119.31 144, 594.09 112, 877.93 3, 218.90 $337.00 509, 862. 41 Expenditures .. - 44, 476. 94 137, 307.31 110, 958. 54 15, 990. 67 -390. 85 509, 862. 41 1Includes $283, 007. 93 Public Works funds and $67,185. 09 Emergency Relief funds; in addition $500, 000.00 Contributed Funds were expended for new work. 24. GOVERNORS RUN, CALVERT COUNTY, MD. Location.-Governors Run enters the west side of Chesapeake Bay about 14 miles north of the mouth of the Patuxent River. The run is about 1 mile long, and flows in a generally southerly direc- tion. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 1225, 539 and 553.) Existing project.-This provides for a jetty protected channel 6 feet deep, at mean low water, and 100 feet wide from that depth in Chesapeake Bay to a point about 90 feet above the mouth of the run with a basin 6 feet deep, at mean low water, 100 feet wide, and 300 feet long at the inner end of the entrance channel. The RIVERS AND HARBORS--BALTIMORE, MD., DISTRICT 421 mean range of tide is about 1.2 feet and greater fluctuations are caused by prolonged or high winds on the Chesapeake Bay. The estimate of Federal cost for new work (revised) in 1950 is $70,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $2,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of 17 May 1950 (H. Doc. 712, 80th Cong., 2nd sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-Localinterests are required to (a) furnish free of cost to the United States all necessary rights-of-way and spoil-disposal areas for the new work and subsequent maintenance when and as required, including removal of the existing buildings and bridge from the site of the work; (b) agree to hold and save the United States free from all damages resulting from the con- struction and maintenance of the work; (c) improve the roads on the south side of the proposed basin; (d) provide a suitable bulk- headed public landing 370 feet long on the south side of the basin, open to all on equal terms; and (e) acquire and reserve, under the jurisdiction of a public agency, suitable rights-of-way for possible future enlargement of the basin. It is believed that these conditions will be met. Terminal facilities.-There are no commercial facilities on Governors Run. Two pile and timber piers on Chesapeake Bay, located 150 feet north and 100 feet south, respectively, of the mouth of Governors Run, are used by fishermen and sport-fishing parties. An icehouse is situated on the bay shore just north of Governors Run for the icing of sea food landed at the above- mentioned piers by both commercial and sport fishermen. Suf- ficient areas are available at Governors Run for construction of facilities when required. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been done and the condition is as described in the project document. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. 25. FISHING CREEK, MD. Location.-This creek is a narrow winding tidal stream which enters Chesapeake Bay from the west 56 miles south of Baltimore and about 26 miles south of Annapolis, Md. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1225.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 7 feet deep with widths of 100 feet and 60 feet from deep water in Chesapeake Bay to an anchorage of the same depth, 120 feet wide and 400 feet long, located in the marsh 500 feet above the mouth of the creek, and for twin stone jetties at the entrance, the north jetty being about 1,050 feet long, and the south jetty being about 1,100 feet long. The mean tidal range is about 1 foot. The estimate of cost of new work made in 1937 is $97,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $5,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937 (H. Doc. 241, 75th Cong., 1st sess.). The lat- est published map is in the project document. 422 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with except that local inter- ests are to furnish spoil-disposal areas as needed for future main- tenance. Terminal facilities.-Seven hundred feet of bulkhead wharf are available on the south side of the entrance channel running west from the bayshore, and a pile and timber wharf has been con- structed on the west side of the basin by the United States Navy Department. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Operations, by hired labor, consisted of a condition survey, preparation of contract plans and specifications for the restoration of project dimensions in the channel and basin, and advertising the work. The total costs, all for maintenance, were $1,907.41. The total expenditures were $1,203.32. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project was completed in 1942. The controlling depths, at mean low water, were 3 feet in the channel and 6.2 feet in the basin, ascertained in December 1949. The total costs were $163,167.16, of which $111,242.07 was for new work and $51,925.09 was for maintenance. The total expenditures were $162,463.07. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on June 30, 1950, $32,376.31 minus accounts payable $704.09, a total of $31,- 672.22 will be applied to maintenance dredging, by contract, to restore project dimensions in channel and basin, July 1, 1950, to June 30, 1951. No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated- ..-. . . .. . ... . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . ........ $111,242. 07 Cost-----... . .... ..---------------------------------------------------- - 111,242.07 Expenditures----.....----.... --. ---. ..-.. ..------------------------------------ 111,242.07 Maintenance: Appropriated.... $20, 000.00 -$6, 500.00 $515. 66 $33, 579.63 83, 597.31 Cost-....... 2, 611.53 3,193.37 8, 210. 76 1,907.41 51,925. 09 Expenditures .... -- 3,000.00 1, 255.41 9, 760.25 1, 203. 32 51, 221.00 26. PARISH CREEK, MD. Location.-ParishCreek is a small branch of the West River, an estuary of the Chesapeake Bay on the Maryland western shore, at Shadyside, Md., about 7 miles south of the mouth of the Severn River. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1225.) Existing project.-The existing project provides for a channel 8 feet deep and 50 feet wide, widened at the ends, from deep water in West River to the head of the south fork of Parish Creek, and an anchorage basin at the junction of the north fork having a depth of 6 feet and an area not exceeding 11/2 acres. The mean tidal range is about 2 feet. The estimate of Federal cost of new work, made in 1931, is $19,300 exclusive of $1,000 to be contributed by local interests. RIVERS AND HARBORS-BALTIMORE, MD., DISTRICT 423 The latest (1950) approved estimate of cost for annual main- tenance is $300. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 30, 1935. (See H. Doc. 185, 72d Cong., 1st sess., which contains the latest published map.) Local cooperation.-Local interests are required to contribute $1,000 toward the cost of the improvement, furnish suitable spoil disposal areas free of cost to the United States, and give assur- ances satisfactory to the Chief of Engineers that they will provide a suitable waterfreight terminal at the head of Parish Creek, open to all on equal terms. The total funds required to complete the project were provided by the Works Progress Administration. Local interests furnished disposal areas free of cost to the United States. Not fully complied with in that a public wharf has not been provided. Terminal facilities.-There are numerous timber piers, one bulkhead wharf, two marine railways, 300 feet of concrete bulk- head and 350 feet of timber bulkhead on Parish Creek. The piers and bulkheads are privately owned, but are open to the public for transaction of business with the owners. The facilities are con- sidered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance dredg- ing, by contract, in the section of the channel from deep water in West River to Black Beacon No. 3, to a depth of 7 feet and width of 60 feet commenced on May 27, 1950, and was completed on June 5, 1950. A total of 15,262 cubic yards (place measure) of material was removed and deposited ashore in approved disposal areas. The total costs, all for maintenance, were $5,118.36. The total expenditures were $1,241.90. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in August 1946. The controlling depths, at mean low water, were 5 feet in the channel ascertained in March 1948, and June 1950, and 5 feet in the anchorage, ascertained in March 1948. The total costs were $25,901.11, of which $19,170.27 (Works Progress Administration funds) was for new work and $6,730.84 was for maintenance. The total expenditures were $21,997.89. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - ---- - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated..- -------------------- ----- - 1$19,170.27 Cost...-------------- ----- ----- 119,170. 27 Expenditures .------------------- ---------------------------------------- 119, 170. 27 Maintenance: Appropriated ... .....-- ..... $1, 585.72 $30. 00 $7, 000.00 8, 615. 72 Cost-.. . - - .- --- ---- 1,585.72 26.76 5,118.36 6,730.84 Expenditures---....------------- --- 1,585. 72 ---- 1,241.90 2, 827. 62 1Includes $19,170. 27 Works Progress Administration fmunds. 424 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 27. LAKE OGLETON, ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD. Location.-Lake Ogleton, Anne Arundel County, Md., is a tidal estuary which penetrates the western bank of the Severn River about 21/2miles by water southeast of the city of Annapolis, and about 36 miles from Baltimore, Md. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 550, 566, and 1225.) Existing project. This provides for a channel 8 feet deep and 75 feet wide from the 8-foot depth curve in Severn River to the 8-foot depth curve in Lake Ogleton with protecting jetties on each side of the channel in Severn River. The mean range of tide is about 0.9 foot. The estimate of cost for new work made in 1950 is $88,700. The latest (1950) approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $1,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of 17 May 1950 (H. Doc. 712, 80th Cong., 2d sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-Localinterests are required to furnish free of cost to the United States all necessary lands, easements, and rights-of-way for initial construction and subsequent mainte- nance, when and as required; hold and save the United States free from all claims for damages due to the work of improvement; and provide a suitable and adequate public landing accessible by public road and open to all on equal terms. It is believed that these terms will be met. Terminal facilities. There are several small private pile and timber wharves along the shores of Lake Ogleton used chiefly for mooring small pleasure boats. Sufficient areas are available for the construction of additional facilities when required. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been done and the condition is as described in the project document. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. 28. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS AND CONTINGENCIES (GENERAL) The cost of this work for the fiscal year amounted to $95,030.71, of which $34,805.82 was for examinations and surveys, and $60,- 224.89 was for contingencies. The balance unexpended on June 30, 1950, $19,286.70, plus accounts receivable, $1,658.05, plus an anticipated allotment of $70,000, a total of $90,944.75, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950............................. $3,212.58 Preliminary examination, survey and review reports, by hired labor, July 1, 1950, to June 30, 1951........................ 32,955.54 Contingencies, by hired labor, July 1, 1950, to June 30, 1951 ...... 54,776.63 Total ............................................... 90,944.75 The additional sum of $80,800 can be profitably expended dur- ing fiscal year 1952 for the following scheduled work: RIVERS AND HARBORS-BALTIMORE, ,DDISTBICT 425 Preliminary examination, survey and review reports, by hired labor, July 1, 1951, to June 30, 1952 ......................... $20,800 Contingencies, by hired labor, July 1, 1951, to June 30, 1952...... . 60,000 Total ................................................ 80,800 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including S9 5 fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Cost... Expenditures..-. Maintenance: Appropriated.-.- $42,325. 36 $79, 689. 72 $100,000.00 $81, 650. 00 $108, 724. 07 $954, 781. 79 Cost------------79, 748. 61 79,046. 47 118,996. 13 81,663. 25 95, 030.71 937, 049. 62 Expenditures - -.... 82, 679. 18 80, 226. 76 110, 943. 62 82, 681.16 97, 826. 71 935, 495.09 29. INACTIVE NAVIGATION PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures to Estimated full report June 30, 1950 amount Name of project see Annual required to Report complete for- New work Maintenance 1. 2. Middle River and Dark Head Creek, Md._ Northeast River, Md. .........-------------------- 1947 1948 1$38, 715.25 7, 848. 71 $2, 955.45 11, 802. 40 (2) (2) 8 3. Elk and Little Elk Rivers, Md. 4--...... 1932 518, 909. 72 20, 021.41 $7, 160 4. Rock Hall Harbor, Md.3 ------------------ 1949 62, 000. 40 538.61 51,000 5. Corsica River, Md.... ..---------------------- 1948 9,070. 85 55, 907. 69 (2) 6. Queenstown Harbor, Md ........ 1947 25, 858. 27 27, 642.19 (2) 7. Channel Connecting Plain Dealing Creek 1940 111.45 -------------- 116,000 and Oak Creek, Md.9 8. Claiborne Harbor, Md.a-- ..---------------- 1933 42, 973.65 48, 584. 27 (2) 9. Tilghman Island Harbor, Md.3 8 7....... 1922 29. 73 --..-------- 7, 790 10. Island Creek, Md.....----------------------1948 6, 229.93 1,068.80 2) 11. LaTrappe River, Md ...-------------------- 1948 8,063.87 16, 000.24 (2) 12. Tuckahoe River, Md.3 6 1923 1---------- 9, 727. 36 1, 092. 64 (2) 13. Warwick River, Md . -------------------- 9 1948 16, 040. 82 73, 271.90 (2) 14. Cambridge Harbor, Md. ... 1949 20, 652. 81 684.07 123,400 15. Waterway from Little Choptank River to 1939 305. 45 -------------- 58, 700 Choptank River, Md.' 16 Slaughter Creek, Mdo . ...-------------------- 1948 $4,140.00 $1,119.40 (2) 3i Fishing Bay, Md.10 __......... ... 1949 33, 874.19 46, 529.41 (2) 18. Nanticoke River (Including Northwest 1949 43, 815.31 34, 933.54 $70, 200 Fork), Delaware and Maryland. 19. Tyaskin Creek, Md.3 36 ------ 1923 6,138. 63 18, 266.39 (2) 20. Manokin River, Md. 6------ _- 1919 834, 788. 05 31, 874. 44 (2) 21. -------------------- Crisfield Harbor, Md..... . 1948 176,455. 14 2, 884. 25 (2) 22. Chincoteague Bay, Va.-------------------1949 25,125.92 23, 458. 65 (2) 23. Herring Bay and Rockhold Creek, Md..... 1948 50, 591.47 9, 844.02 (2) 24. Broadwater Creek, Md. ------------------ 1949 .....---------------------------- 70, 000 25. Cadle Creek, Md...--------------------- 1949 . .....--------------. ....-------------- 14, 000 26. Back Creek, Anne Arundel County, Md. - 1946 23, 061.22 89.03 (2) 27. Annapolis Harbor, Md. - 1946 34, 249. 61 1, 672.08 (2) 28. Mill Creek, Md.9--------------------. 1949 --------------------------- 14,000 29. Cypress Creek, Md.....---------------------1947 3,057. 27 .. ......-------------- (2) 2 In addition $165,581.43 of U. S. Navy Department contributed funds were expended. 2 Completed. 3 Channels adequate for commerce. SAwaiting local cooperation for completion of project. 5 In addition, $8,414.09 was expended from contributed funds. 6 Abandonment recommended in 1926 (H. Doc. No. 467, 69th Cong., 1st sess.). 7 Insufficient potential commerce to justify the improvement. 8 Includes $2,000 expended outside the project limits. 9 Funds have not been appropriated for accomplishment of the new work. i0 Expended for prior year work $3,526.45, for payment to dredging contractor and for engineering costs; a balance of $2,070.71 was revoked. 426 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 30. PLANT ALLOTMENT, BALTIMORE, MD., DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- - -- - --- - __fiscal - ---- - ----- years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated--...--------------.. . .---------------------------.-------------- ----- Cost-. ---------- ----- ------------ ------------------- -------------- Expenditures----.... ---------------------------------------------------------- - --- Maintenance: Appropriated -...- $380, 000. 00 $50, 000. 00 $-50, 000. 00 -$100, 000. 00 -- - $384, 997. 97 Cost .-------- ------------------------ - -- 130, 194. 14 - _ 135, 103. 90 Expenditures-....- 196, 246. 51 -218, 756. 80 87, 911. 72 -$11, 402. 45 228, 004. 50 Status of all investigations for navigation, called for by River and Harbor Acts and Committee Resolutions Date trans- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document Recom- Cognress No. mendation I. I Apes Hole Creek, Somerset River and Harbor Act, County, Md. May 17, 1950. Assateague Channel, Va., and House Public Works Smallers Drain, Assateague Is- Committee resolution, land, Va., with a view to deter- June 17, 1948. mining if recommendations should be modified at this time. Back River, Md.__. River and Harbor Act, May 17, 1950. 'Ballast" to Powells Bay Acco- River and Harbor Act, mack County, Va., at Wisharts June 30, 1948. Point, channel connecting. Baltimore Harbor and channels, House Public Works for improvements for naviga- Committee resolution, tion. Aug. 17, 1949. Betterton, Md., harbor at..- River and Harbor Act, July 24, 1946. Big Thoroughfare River, and River and Harbor Act, Sept. 9, 1949 H. 340, 81st Favorable. Twitch Cove, Md., construc- Mar. , 0945. Cong., 1st tion of boat basin at Ewell. sess. Bivalve, Nanticoke River, Wico- River and Harbor Act, .............. mico County, Md., harbor for Mar. 2, 1945. small boats. Channel to Chesapeake Bay, -.. do... . . . . . . . . . Ramsey Bay, and for preven- tion of damage from erosion near mouth of South River, Anne Arundel County, Md.- Chapel Creek, Dorchester Coun- River and Harbor Act, ty, Md. July 24, 1946. May 18,----------------- ----- Chesapeake Bay, Md., channels River and Harbor Act, May 18, 1950 ______ Unfavorable. to Jefferson Islands as aid to Aug. 26, 1937. navigation. Chincoteague Bay, Va., with a River and Harbor Act, view to establishing a harbor May 17, 1950. of refuge at Chincoteague, Ac- comack County, Va. Crisfield Harbor, Md........ River and Harbor Act, Dec. 23, 1949 H. 435, 81st Favorable. Mar. 2, 1945. Cong., 2d sess. Guilford Creek, Va... - River and Harbor Act, .............. May 17, 1950. Deep Creek, Accomack County, River and Harbor Act, Feb. 10, 1950 H. 477, 81st Favorable. Va. Mar. 2, 1945. Cong., 2d sess. Goose Creek, Manokin River, House Public Works Somerset County, Md. Committee resolution, July 8, 1947. Havre de Grace, Md............. River and Harbor Act, May 17, 1950. RIVERS AND HARBORS-BALTIMORE, MD., DISTRICT 427 Status of all investigations for navigation, called for by River and Harbor Acts and Committee Resolutions-Continued Date trans- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document Recom- Congress No. mendation Havre de Grace, main channel River and Harbor Act, leading from Turkey Point, May 17, 1950. Harford County, Md. Holdens Creek, Va.... ....... River and Harbor Act, June 30, 1948. Jefferson Islands, Chesapeake River and Harbor Act, May 18, 1950 Unfavorable. Bay, Md. channels to, as aid to Aug. 26, 1937. navigation. Jenkins Creek, Md......... House Public Works Committee resolution, July 8, 1947. Johnsons Creek, a branch of the River and Harbor Act, Apr. 27, 1950 ........------------ Unfavorable. Wicomico River, in Somerset July 24, 1946. County, Md. Kent Island, Little Creek, Queen -. do -- - - - - - - Annes County, Md. Levering Creek at Ewell, Md..... River and Harbor Act, Sept. 9, 1949 H. 340, 81st Favorable. July 24, 1946. Cong., 1st sess. Little Creek, Kent Island, Queen Sdo ..--------------- -------------. Annes County, Md. Little Magothy River, Md ..---- River and Harbor Act, June 30, 1948. Little Queenstomwn Creek with House Public Works a view to determining if im- Committee resolution, provement in this vicinity at June 17, 1948. Queenstown Harbor, Md., is advisable at this time. Lowes Wharf, Talbot County River and Harbor Act, Md., anchorage at. July 24, 1946. Magothy River (Little), Md .... River and Harbor Act, June 30, 1948. Manokin River, Goose Creek, House Public Works Somerset County, Md. Committee resolution, July 8, 1947. Manokin River, St. Peters Creek, House Public Works Md., with a view to determin- Committee resolution, ing if existing project should be Apr. 5, 1949. modified by improving St. Peters Creek. Miles River, opposite Oak Creek River and Harbor Act, Bridge to give outlet to Miles July 24, 1946. River, Talbot County, Md. Nanticoke River, Bivalve, Wico- River and Harbor Act, mico County, Md., harbor for Mar. 2, 1945. small boats. Ocean City Harbor and Inlet, do................. and Sinepuxent Bay, Md. Old Rock Buoy to Williams -do-----.....-- ------- Feb. 16, 1950 H. Doc. 486, Favorable. Point, Pocomoke River, Md. 81st Cong. 2d sess. Pocomoke River, Md., from Old -do... ..-------------- -- do ...... do.... Do. Rock Buoy to Williams Point. Powells Bay, Accomack County, River and Harbor Act, .............. Va., at Wisharts Point, and June 30, 1948. channel connecting said bay with the "Ballast." Queenstown Harbor, Md., with House Public Works a view to determining if im- Committee resolution, provement in vicinity of mouth June 17, 1948. of Little Queenstown Creek is advisable at this time. Ramsey Bay, Channel to Chesa- River and Harbor Act, peake Bay, and for prevention Mar. 2, 1945. of damage from erosion near mouth of South River, Anne Arundel County, Md. Rhodes Point, channel to Tyler- River and Harbor Act, ton, Somerset County, Md. Mar. 2, 1945. Ringgold Cove, with particular River and Harbor Act, reference thereto, Severn River, May 17, 1950. Anne Arundel County, Md. St. Michaels, Talbot County, River and Harbor Act, Md. July 24, 1946. 428 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Status of all investigations for navigation, called for by River and Harbor Acts and Committee Resolutions-Continued Date trans- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document Recom- Congress No. mendation St. Peters Creek, Manokin River, H o use Pu b lic W o rks . . . . . . . Md., with a view to determin- Committee resolution, ing if existing project should be Apr. 5, 1949. modified by improving St. Peters Creek. Severn River, with particular River and Harbor Act,....... reference to Ringgold Cove, May 17, 1950. Anne Arundel County, Md. Sinepuxent Bay, Ocean City River and Harbor Act,- Harbor and Inlet, Md. Mar 2, 1945. Smallers Drain, Assateague Is- House Public Works land, Va., with a view to deter- Committee resolution, mining if recommendations June 17, 1948. should be modified at this time. South River, Anne Arundel River and Harbor Act, ....... County, Md., prevention of Mar. 2, 1945. damage from erosion near mouth, Ramsey Bay, channel to Chesapeake Bay. Still Pond Harbor and Creek, House Public Works Md., with a view to determin- Committee resolution, Inif recommendations should June 2, 1949. be changed at this time. Taylors Landing, Worcester River and Harbor Act,....... County, Md. Mar. 2, 1945. Tolchester Beach Area, Md....... River and Harbor Act, ....... July 30, 1948. Turkey Point to Havre de Grace, River and Harbor Act,_ ...... main channel, Harford County, May 17, 1950. Md. Twitch Cove and Big Thorough- River and Harbor Act, Sept. 9, 1949 H. 340, 81st Favorable. fare River, Md., construction Mar. 2, 1945. Cong., 1st of boat basin at Ewell. sess. Webster Cove, Somerset Coun- -. do ................---------------- June 14, 1950 H. Doc. 619, Do. ty, Md., constructing jetty in 81st Cong., project channel. 2d sess. Wicomico River, in Somerset River and Harbor Act, Apr. 27 1950 ------------- Unfavorable. County, Md., Johnsons Creek, July 24, 1946. a branch of. Wicomico River, Md., particu- Senate Public Works larly the section from Tony Committee resolution, Tank Creek to Salisbury, Md. Sept. 23, 1949. Wisharts Point, Powells Bay, River and Harbor Act, Accomack County, Va., and June 30, 1948. Channel connecting said bay with the "Ballast." -I- 31. SOUTH PLYMOUTH RESERVOIR, CANASAWACTA CREEK, N. Y. Location.-The South Plymouth dam site is in Chenango Coun- ty, N. Y., on Canasawacta Creek, 5 miles above its junction with the Chenango River near Norwich, N. Y. (See U. S. Geological Survey quadrangle sheet, "Norwich, New York.") Existing project.-The plan of improvement consists of a dam of the earth-filled type, 1,000 feet long at the top of the embank- ment and rising 125 feet above the streambed, with a gate- controlled outlet in the right abutment and the spillway in the saddle of the left abutment. The reservoir will have a storage capacity of 18,500 acre-feet at spillway crest. The reservoir will control 92 percent of the watershed of Canasawacta Creek or 4 percent of the Chenango River watershed above Binghamton, N. Y. The reservoir area will be 495 acres and the pool will ex- tend 2.5 miles upstream. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944, as a modifica- FLOOD CONTROL-BALTIMORE, MD., DISTRICT 429 tion of the plan for flood control in southern New York and east- ern Pennsylvania authorized by the act of June 22, 1936, as modi- fied by the act of August 18, 1941. (H. Doc. 702, 77th Cong., 2d sess.) The estimated Federal cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $6,450,000, of which $5,200,000 is for construction and $1,- 250,000 is for lands and damages. Local cooperation.-None required. See page 8. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Engineering studies, preliminary design, and foundation investigations in connection with the development of the project plan were continued during the fiscal year. The total costs, all for new work, were $34,427.58. The total expenditures were $36,099.28. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Foundation investigations are complete and reservoir surveys are nearly complete. Engineering studies and preliminary design are approximately 60 percent com- plete. Completion of detailed design and preparation of contract plans and specifications, and construction of the project. The total costs, all for new work, were $89,332.53. The total expendi- tures were $89,958.54. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on June 30, 1950, $37,541.46, plus accounts receivable, $759.63, a total of $38,301.09, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950.............................. $133.62 New work July 1, 1950 to June 30, 1951: Surveys, foundation investigation, gross appraisal of reservoir lands, completion of preliminary design, and initiation of detailed design for the dam and reservoir, by hired labor......................... 38,167.47 Total ............................................... 38,301.09 No work is scheduled for 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated -....--$173, 000. 00 .. .... $20,000.00 $1, 500.00 $194, 500. 00 Cost-----....-------.... 2, 543. 07 $20,058.55 $12, 175.69 21,127. 64 34, 427. 58 89, 332. 53 Expenditures ..- - 3, 251.75 19, 349.87 11, 484. 50 19, 773.14 36, 099. 28 89, 958. 54 Maintenance: Appropriated ----.--------- ------------------- ----------------------------------- Cost ... ...... ........--------.---------.........------------- ----------------- ------------------- Expenditures....---------------------------- ------------------------------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................... $35,301.09 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.................... 6,322,500.00 32. GENEGANTSLET RESERVOIR, GENEGANTSLET CREEK, N. Y. Location.-The Genegantslet dam site is on the Genegantslet Creek, 3 miles above its junction with the Chenango River and about 2 miles west of Greene in Chenango County, N. Y. (See U. S. Geological Survey quadrangle sheet, "Greene, N. Y.") 939127-51--vol. 1----28 480 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY,. 1950 Existing project.-The plan of improvement consists of a dam of the earth-filled type, 1900 feet long at the top of the embank- ment and rising 104 feet above the stream bed with a gate-con- trolled outlet and a chute spillway in the left abutment. Outlet and spillway will be placed on rock. The reservoir will have a storage capacity of 30,195 acre-feet at spillway crest. The reservoir area will be 923 acres, and the pool will extend 4.8 miles upstream. The reservoir will control 90 percent of the watershed of Gene- gantslet Creek or 6 percent of the Chenango River watershed above Binghamton, N. Y. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944, as a modi- fication of the plan for flood control in southern New York and eastern Pennsylvania authorized by the act of June 22, 1936, as modified by the act of August 18, 1941 (H. Doc. 702, 77th Cong., 2d sess.). The estimated Federal cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $6,250,000, of which $5,630,000 is for construction and $620,000 is for lands and damages. Local cooperation.-None required. See page 8. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Engineering studies and preliminary design were in progress during the year in con- nection with revision of the project plan. A model study for an alternate spillway plan was continued at the U. S. Waterways Experiment Station, Vicksburg, Miss. Foundation investigation in preparation for detailed design was continued. The total costs, all for new work, were $25,365.41. The total expenditures were $26,218.97. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Foundation investigations are complete, except for construction of an exploration tunnel, and preliminary design plans are complete except for the study of an alternate plan for the spillway. The work remaining to be done is completion of model studies, foundation investigations, preparation of detailed design and contract plans, and construc- tion of the project. The total costs, all for new work, were $194,558.39. The total expenditures were $195,104.75. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on June 30, 1950, $32,895.25, plus accounts receivable, $661.77, plus an antici- pated allotment of $22,000 during fiscal year 1951, a total of $55,557.02, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950............................. $115.41 New work: Complete model study of alternate spillway, and initiate preparation of detailed design and plans, by hired labor, July 1, 1950 to June 30, 1951.............................. 55,441.61 Total ................................................ 55,557.02 The additional sum of $50,000 can be profitably expended for continuation of contract plans and specifications during the fiscal year 1952. FLOOD CONTROL-BALTIMORE, MD., DISTRICT 431 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated .... $83,000. 00 $35, 000. 00 - . . $228, 000. 00 Cost--.... _ .. 17, 450. 80 $40, 733.98 79, 865. 28 $29, 348.01 $25,365. 41 194, 558.39 Expenditures.... 19, 098.07 36, 805.12 83,193.31 29, 442. 17 26, 218.97 195,104. 75 Maintenance: Appropriated -... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cost... E xpenditures.. ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................... $26,247.53 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951........ 22,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951........ 48,247.53 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.................. 6,000,000.00 33. SOUTHERN NEW YORK FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT Location.-The work covered by this project is in the upper watershed of the Susquehanna River to and including the Che- mung River. This includes about 6,050 square miles in south central New York, and about 1,480 square miles in northern Pennsylvania. (See U. S. Geological Survey index maps of New York and Pennsylvania.) Existing project.-The Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936, authorized the construction of detention reservoirs and re- lated flood-control works for protection of Binghamton, Hornell, Corning, and other towns in New York and Pennsylvania, in ac- cordance with plans approved by the Chief of Engineers on recommendation of Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors. The Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950, modified the local flood protection plan as originally authorized for Corning, N. Y., to provide for flood protection on Monkey Run. The individual units which constitute the approved plan of im- provement are described in the following paragraphs: Davenport Center Reservoir: This reservoir will be located on Charlotte Creek near Davenport Center, N. Y. The dam will be of the earth-filled type, 3,900 feet long at the top of the embank- ment and rising 100 feet above the stream bed, with a concrete spillway in the right abutment and the outlet conduit in the valley floor. The reservoir will provide a storage capacity of $52,500 acre- feet. The estimated Federal cost of new work, revised in 1950, is $9,350,000, of which $6,450,000 is for construction and $2,900,000 is for lands and damages. West Oneonta Reservoir: This reservoir will be located on Otego Creek near West Oneonta, N. Y. The dam will be of the earth-filled type 1,200 feet long at the top of the main embank- ment and rising 86 feet above the stream bed, with a concrete spillway and outlet conduit in the right abutment. The main embankment will be joined at the left abutment by a low dike, 482 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 6,700 feet in length. The reservoir will provide a storage capacity of 34,500 acre-feet. The estimated cost of new work, revised in 1950, is $9,750,000, of which $7,350,000 is for construction and $2,400,000 is for lands and damages. East Sidney Reservoir: This reservoir is located on Ouleout Creek near East Sidney, N. Y. The dam is of the concrete gravity and earth-filled type, 2,010 feet long at the top of the embankment and rising 128 feet above the stream bed, and 146 feet above firm rock, with five outlet conduits in the spillway section of the dam; 750 feet of the dam, including the spillway, is concrete gravity section and 1,250 feet is rolled-earth embankment. The reservoir will provide a storage capacity of 33,494 acre-feet. The estimated Federal cost of new work, revised in 1950, is $6,108,000, of which $5,488,000 is for construction and $620,000 is for lands and dam- ages. Copes Corner Reservoir: This reservoir will be located on Butternut Creek near Copes Corner, N. Y. The dam will be of the earth-filled type, 1,150 feet long at the top of the embankment and rising 75 feet above the stream bed, with a concrete spillway and outlet conduit in the right abutment. The reservoir will provide a storage capacity of 37,900 acre-feet. The estimated Federal cost of new work, revised in 1950, is $8,000,000 of which $5,785,000 is for construction and $2,215,000 is for lands and damages. Whitney Point Reservoir: The reservoir is located on the Otselic River near Whitney Point, N. Y. The dam is of the earth- filled type, 4,300 feet long at the top of the embankment and rising 95 feet above the stream bed, with a concrete spillway and outlet conduit in the left abutment. The reservoir has a storage capacity of 86,440 acre-feet. The estimated Federal cost of new work, revised in 1950, is $5,102,000, of which $4,002,000 is for construc- tion and $1,100,000 is for lands and damages. Arkport Reservoir: The reservoir is located on the Canisteo River near Hornell, N. Y. The dam is of the earth-filled type, 1,200 feet long at the top of the embankment and rising 113 feet above the stream bed, with a concrete spillway and outlet conduit in the right abutment. The reservoir has a storage capacity of 7,900 acre-feet. The estimated Federal cost of new work, revised in 1950, is $1,915,000, of which $1,782,000 is for construction and $133,000 is for lands and damages. Almond Reservoir: This reservoir is located on Canacadea Creek near Hornell, N. Y. The dam is of the earth-filled type, 1,350 feet long at the top of the embankment and rising 90 feet above the bed of the stream, with a concrete spillway and outlet conduit in the left abutment. The reservoir will provide a storage capacity of 14,800 acre-feet. The estimated Federal cost of new work, revised in 1950, is $5,600,000, of which $4,530,000 is for construction and $1,070,000 is for lands and damages. Oxford, N. Y.: The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of earth levees and the clearing of the Chenango River channel, consisting of the following features: About 2,100 feet of earth levee on the left bank of the Chenango River, extending FLOOD CONTROL--BALTIMORE, MD., DISTRICT 433 from high ground near Cemetery Drive and running mostly along the railroad to high ground near Main Street; removal of the dam and island below Main Street; raising of the Delaware, Lacka- wanna & Western Railroad over the levee; and appurtenant drain- age structures. The improvement provides protection for the village of Oxford on the left bank against a flood discharge sub- stantially larger than the maximum flood of record, which oc- curred in July 1935. The estimated Federal cost of new work, revised in 1949, is $126,100, of which $86,100 is for construction and $40,000 is for lands. The estimated local cost of lands and damages revised in 1949, is $8,600. Lisle, N. Y.: The plan of improvement provides for channel re- alinement and the construction of earth levees and concrete flood walls, consisting of the following features: Relocation of about 3,000 feet of the Dudley Creek channel, extending from 1,200 feet west of the intersection of Cortland and Main Streets to the con- fluence with the Tioughnioga River; realinement of some 5,700 feet of the Tioughnioga River channel east of the village; about 4,150 feet of earth levee and 970 feet of concrete wall on the right bank of Dudley Creek and the Tioughnioga River, extending from Main Street just above Collier Street to the railroad crossing on River Street; raising of about 1,860 feet of the Delaware, Lacka- wanna & Western single-track railroad over the levee; relocation of about 1,600 feet of Cortland Street; a new bridge over the re- located Dudley Creek; and appurtenant drainage structures. The improvement provides protection for the village of Lisle against flood discharges 20 percent greater on the Tioughnioga River and about 100 percent greater on Dudley Creek than the corresponding discharges of the maximum flood of record, which occurred in July 1935. The estimated Federal cost of new work, revised in 1950, is $666,000, of which $605,400 is for construction and $60,- 600 is for lands and damages. The estimated local cost of lands and damages, revised in 1949, is $112,000. Whitney Point, N. Y.: The plan of improvement provides for channel realinement and construction of earth levees, consisting of the following features: Realinement of about 1,800 feet of the Tioughnioga River channel, above the confluence with the Otselic River; about 7,100 feet of earth levee along the right bank of the Tioughnioga River, extending from high ground on Main Street above the village to Collins Street just below the village; and appurtenant drainage structures. The improve- ment, supplemented by the Whitney Point Reservoir above the area, will provide protection for the village of Whitney Point against a flood discharge approximately 20 percent greater than the maximum flood of record, which occurred in July 1935. The estimated Federal cost of new work, revised in 1950, is $440,000, of which $426,400 is for construction and $13,600 is for lands and damages. The estimated local cost of lands and damages, revised in 1950, is $85,000. Binghamton, N. Y.: The plan of improvement provides for the construction of earth levees and concrete flood walls, consisting of the following features: About 900 feet of channel excavation and 434 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 about 1,400 feet of earth levee along Phelps Creek, town of Port Dickinson; new concrete wall on the right bank of the Chenango River extending downstream from high ground near the city limits to the existing flood wall, a distance of about 500 feet; rais- ing the existing earth levee on the right bank of the Chenango River, extending from the Cutler Dam downstream for a dis- tance of about 1,200 feet; about 2,900 feet of earth levee on the left bank of the Chenango River north of the city limits in the village of Port Dickinson, extending from Church Street to high ground just north of the city line; about 3,900 feet of earth levee. on the left bank of the Chenango River from DeForest Street to Noyes Island; new concrete flood walls and river-bank revet- ment for a distance of about 5,500 feet, extending on the left bank of the Chenango River and raising of about 1,000 feet of existing concrete floodwall from Noyes Island to the junction with the Susquehanna River; about 700 feet of concrete flood wall on the right bank of the Susquehanna River, extending from the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad downstream to the Tompkins Street Bridge; about 2,000 feet of earth levee, about 1,800 feet of concrete flood wall on the right bank of the Susquehanna River, extending from Stuyvesant Street to the mouth of the Chenango River; about 8,300 feet of earth levee and about 2,000 feet of concrete flood wall on the left bank of the Susquehanna River, extending from Pierce Creek to high ground at State Highway Route No. 17 about one-half mile below Pennsylvania Avenue; a concrete pressure conduit, 1,200 feet long, to carry the flow of Park Creek from Vestal Avenue to the Susquehanna River; about 700 feet of levee extending from the Erie Railroad to high ground along the right bank of the Chamberlain Creek near the mouth; a weir, a drop structure, about 1,300 feet of earth levee, about 1,500 feet of channel ex- cavation, 700 feet of channel paving, and raising of about 500 feet of existing concrete flood wall for the improvement of Pierce Creek from its mouth to about 1,000 feet above Conklin Avenue; and appurtenant drainage structures. The improvement, sup- plemented by the authorized flood-control dams above the area, will provide protection for the city of Binghamton against a flood discharge approximately 20 percent greater than the maxi- mum flood of record, which occurred in March 1936. The esti- mated Federal cost of new work, revised in 1950, is $2,800,100, of which $2,680,100 is for construction and $120,000 is for lands and damages. The estimated local cost of lands and damages, revised in 1949, is $640,000. Local interests have contributed an additional amount of $163,095.63 for the construction of im- provements not included in the authorized project. Elmira, N. Y.: The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of earth levees, concrete flood walls, a concrete conduit and a pumping station, and consists of the following features: About 17,700 feet of earth levee, and about 4,100 feet of con- crete flood wall on the right bank of Chemung River, extending from South Hoffman Street to a point below the city near the upper end of Big Island; about 12,100 feet of earth levee and about 6,300 feet of concrete wall.on ..the.. left bank.of the Chemung FLOOD CONTROL-BALTIMORE, MD., DISTRICT 435 River extending from Durland Avenue to the Delaware, Lacka- wanna & Western Railroad at the mouth of Newtown Creek; about 10,000 feet of earth levee on the right bank of Newtown Creek, extending from about the intersection of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad and East Church Street to high ground near the intersection of Sullivan and Warren Streets; about 4,300 feet of earth levee on the right bank of Diven Creek; about 2,000 feet of concrete conduit enclosing Hoffman Brook from West Second Street to the Chemung River; clearing island and river banks of trees and brush for a distance of about 31/2 miles in the Chemung River; about 14,300 feet of earth levee on the left bank of Seely Creek, extending from the Erie Railroad to high ground approximately 1,000 feet northwest of the inter- section of South Broadway and Pennsylvania Avenue, a pumping plant for the disposal of interior drainage; an interceptor sewer about 6,000 feet long, varying in size from 48 to 96 inches in diameter; and appurtenant structures. The improvement will provide protection for the city of Elmira against a Chemung River discharge approximately equal to that of the maximum flood of record, which occurred in May 1946. The estimated Federal cost of new work, revised in 1950, is $6,895,000, of which $6,707,000 is for construction and $188,000 is for lands and damages. The estimated local cost of lands and damages, revised in 1949, is $900,000. Corning, N. Y.: The plan of improvement as originally au- thorized by the Flood Control Act of 1936 provides for the con- struction of a pumping station, earth levees, and concrete flood walls, consisting of the following features: About 4,300 feet of earth levee, enlargement of about 8,610 feet of existing earth levee, and about 3,100 feet of concrete flood wall on the right bank of Chemung River, extending from the Erie Railroad bridge to high ground at Park Avenue below the city; about 200 feet of concrete flood walls; about 2,500 feet of earth levees, and enlargement of about 11,500 feet of existing earth levee on the left bank of the Chemung and Cohocton Rivers, extend- ing from the Erie Railroad bridge over the Cohocton River to the mouth of Post Creek; about 2,500 feet of earth levee and en- largement of about 4,700 feet of existing earth levee on the right bank of Post Creek from its mouth to Watkins Street; realine- ment of about 3,000 feet of channel, about 8,800 feet of earth levee, about 3,000 feet of channel excavation, a pressure con- duit about 400 feet long, a drop structure and a weir for the improvement of Cutler Creek, extending from its mouth to high ground at Deckertown Road and Hornby Road; and appurtenant drainage structures. The plan for flood protection on Monkey Run authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1950 provides for the construction of 1,870 feet of open flume, 2,280 feet of pressure conduit, a pumping station with a capacity of 4,500 gallons per minute, storm sewers and appurtenant facilities between the existing improved channel above Sixth Street and the Chemung River at a point immediately east of Pine Street. The modified improvement will provide protection for the city of Corning against a flood discharge in the Chemung River approximately 486 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 equal to the maximum flood of record, which occurred in May 1946, and on tributary streams against floods of greater magnitude than known to date. The estimated Federal cost of new work, revised in 1950, is $4,740,000, of which $4,578,200 is for construction and $161,800 is for lands and damages. The estimated local cost, re- vised in 1950, is $900,000, of which $650,000 is to be contributed toward lands and damages, and $250,000 is for construction of the protection on Monkey Run. Painted Post, N. Y.: The plan of improvement provides for channel realinement and the construction of earth levees and concrete flood walls, consisting of the following features: Re- alinement of about 6,000 feet of the Cohocton River Channel, extending from about one-half mile above State Highway Route No. 17 to the Chemung River; construction of about 2,500 feet of earth levee and raising of about 1,200 feet of existing flood wall along the left bank of the Cohocton River, extending from the mouth of Hodgman Creek to the Chemung River; about 2,900 feet of earth levee, and about 2,100 feet of concrete flood wall, extending on the left bank of Hodgman Creek, from its mouth to high ground above State Highway No. 2; and appur- tenant drainage structures. The improvement provides protec- tion for the village of Painted Post against a flood discharge ap- proximately equal to the maximum flood of record, which oc- curred in May 1946. The estimated Federal cost of the, new work, revised in 1949, is $418,300, of which $402,000 is for con- struction and $16,300 is for lands and damages. The estimated local cost of lands and damages, revised in 1949, is $55,000. Addison, N. Y.: The plan of improvement provides for the construction of earth levees and concrete flood walls, consisting of the following features: Construction of about 3,100 feet of earth levee and about 700 feet of concrete flood wall on the right bank of the Canisteo River, extending from high ground on Steuben Street near the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad to the mouth of Tuscarora Creek; removal of existing dam, mill, and raceway from the channel; construction of about 2,200 feet of earth levee on the left bank of Tuscarora Creek, extending from Tuscarora Street to the Canisteo River; constructing about 4,600 feet of earth levee on the right bank of Tuscarora Creek, extending from high ground at south edge of the village to South Street; and appurtenant drainage structures. The improvement, sup- plemented by the Arkport and Almond Reservoirs above the area, will provide protection for the village of Addison against a flood discharge on the Canisteo River approximately 28 per- cent greater than the maximum flood of record, which occurred in July 1935. Protection is provided on Tuscarora Creek against a flood discharge approximately equal to the maximum flood of record, which occurred in May 1946. The estimated Federal cost of new work, revised in 1950, is $830,000, of which $816,300 is for construction and $13,700 is for lands and damages. The estimated local cost of lands and damages, revised in 1949, is $140,000. Bath, N. Y.: The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of earth levees and concrete flood walls along the Cohoc- FLOOD CONTROL-BALTIMORE, MD., DISTRICT 487 ton River, consisting of the following features: Construction of about 10,400 feet of earth levee and about 1,250 feet of con- crete flood wall, extending from above Cameron Street to below the turn-out of the Bath & Hammondsport Railroad; including about 600, feet of cut-off levee between the Delaware, Lacka- wanna & Western Railroad and U. S. Highway No. 15; three stop-log structures across railroad tracks; a sandbag opening at Cameron Street; and a sill across the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad tracks below Cameron Street; and appur- tenant drainage structures. The improvement will provide pro- tection for the village of Bath against a flood discharge approxi- mately equal to the maximum flood of record, which occurred in July 1935. The estimated Federal cost of new work, revised in 1950, is $640,000 for construction. The estimated local cost of lands and damages, revised in 1949, is $65,000. Avoca, N. Y.: The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of earth levees, channel improvement, and channel re- alinement, consisting of the following features: Improvement and realinement of about 8,300 feet of the Cohocton River Chan- nel, extending from above the Erie Railroad to below the junction of Main Street and U. S. Highway No. 15; construction of about 8,500 feet of earth levee on the left bank of the Cohocton River, extending from high ground above Alexander Avenue to about 1,300 feet below the junction of Main Street and U. S. Highway No. 15; about 4,500 feet of earth levee on the right bank of Salmon Creek, extending from high ground above Alexander Avenue to the Erie Railroad; a new highway bridge for U. S. Highway No. 15 over the Cohocton River; raising of the Erie Railroad bridge 4 feet; and appurtenant drainage structures. The improvement provides protection for the village of Avoca against a flood discharge approximately double the maximum flood of record, which occurred in July 1935. The estimated Federal cost of new work, revised in 1950, is $441,000 of which $409,200 is for construction and $31,800 is for lands and damages. The estimated local cost of lands and damages revised in 1949 is $68,000. Canisteo, N. Y.: The plan of improvement provides for the construction of earth levees, consisting of the following features: About 8,000 feet of earth levees on the right bank of the Canisteo River, extending from high ground 1,570 feet west of State High- way Route No. 21 above the village to a point at the intersection of Ordway Lane and East Main Street; about 7,400 feet of earth levee on the left bank of Purdy and Bennett Creeks, extending from Main Street Bridge to high ground above Greenwood Street, and 1,000 feet of earth levee on the right bank of Bennett Creek, extending upstream from Main Street Bridge; a concrete check dam with wing levees above Greenwood Street; a new highway bridge at Greenwood Street; alterations to existing timber check dams in Bennett Creek; channel excavation in Bennett and Purdy Creeks; and appurtenant drainage structures. The improvement, supplemented by the Arkport and Almond Reservoirs above the village, will provide protection for the village of Canisteo against a flood discharge approximately 30 percent greater on the Cani- 438 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 steo River than the maximum flood of record, and on Bennett and Purdy Creeks the channel capacity will be approximately equal to the discharge of the maximum flood of record, which occurred in July 1935. The estimated Federal cost of new work, revised in 1950, is $978,000, of which $919,300 is for construction and $58,700 is for lands and damages. The estimated local cost of lands and damages, revised in 1949, is $80,000. Hornell, N. Y.: The plan of improvement provides for channel realinement and the construction of earth levees, concrete flood walls, and check dams consisting of the following features: Re- alinement of about 4,600 feet of Canisteo River Channel, and about 5,800 feet of earth levee on its right bank, extending from Seneca Street upstream to the junction of the Pittsburg, Shaw- mut & Northern Railroad and the Erie Railroad; construction of about 4,500 feet of earth levee, extending on both sides of Seneca Street from the Canisteo River to Wrightman Avenue and the junction of Cleveland Avenue and Bethesda Drive; con- struction of about 7,200 feet of earth levee, about 2,500 feet of concrete flood wall, and raising of about 1,500 feet of existing concrete flood wall, on the right bank of the Canisteo River, and about 12,000 feet of channel improvement, extending from Seneca Street to the Erie Railroad; construction of about 2,500 feet of earth levee, about 2,100 feet of concrete flood wall on the left bank of Canisteo River, extending from a point opposite Walnut Street to the Erie Railroad; a ring-earth levee about 2,800 feet long around the sewage-disposal plant on the left bank of the Canisteo River; about 4,500 feet of realinement and improvement of the Canisteo River Channel, with about 4,500 feet of earth levee on its right bank, extending from Cedar Street downstream to about 1,400 feet above East Avenue; about 2,400 feet of channel paving, 1,400 feet of earth levee, raising of about 1,900 feet of concrete flood wall, and construction of one check dam on Canacadea Creek; about 1,600 feet of channel paving and construction of three check dams on Chauncey Run with about 300 feet of new wall and about 300 feet of capping; a weir, a check dam, 3,030 feet of channel paving, 4,800 feet of flood walls and levees, and related work on existing walls, all on Crosby Creek; removal of six bridges, erection of four bridges, miscel- laneous bridge structures, and three drop structures; and ap- purtenant drainage structures and small stream control works. The improvement, supplemented by the Arkport and Almond Reservoirs above the area, will provide protection for the city of Hornell against a flood discharge approximately double the maximum flood of record, which occurred in July 1935. The estimated Federal cost of new work, revised in 1949, is $4,460,- 000, of which $3,902,900 is for construction and $557,100 is for lands and damages. Local interest have contributed $15,000 for construction of improvements not included in the authorized proj- ect. Almond, N. Y.: The plan of improvement provides for chan- nel realinement and the construction of earth levees, consisting of the following features: About 4,750 feet of earth levee on the left bank of Canacadea Creek and McHenry Valley Creek, ex- FLOOD CONTROL-BALTIMOIRE, MD., DISTRICT 439 tending from high ground above the village to high ground be- low the village; realinement of about 3,200 feet of channel on Canacadea Creek, extending downstream from Angelica Street; and appurtenant drainage structures. The improvement will pro- vide protection for the village of Almond against a flood dis- charge approximately equal to the maximum flood of record, which occurred in July 1935. The estimated Federal cost of new work, revised in 1950, is $330,000, of which $324,000 is for construction and $6,000 is for lands and damages. The estimated local cost of lands and damages, revised in 1949, is $24,000. Dams and Reservoirsl Estimated Federal cost Distance Height Reservoir Name Nearest city River o in capacity,L feet Name Nearestmoth, acre-feet Con- and Total miles struction damages3 Davenport Center--. - - Oneonta Charlotte Creek .--------------------------- .--------- 5 100 52, 500 $6, 450,000 $2, 900, 000 $9, 350,000 West Oneonta--....----do Otego Creek------------------------------ .------------ 2 86 34, 500 7,350, 000 2, 400,000 9, 750, 000 2 - -- - 620,000 6,108,000 East Sidney do----------- Ouleout Creek---------------------------- 4 128 33, 494 5, 488, 000 Copes Corner-___--- - - Sidney Butternut Creek--------------------------- .---------- 3 75 37, 900 5, 785,000 2, 215, 000 8, 000,000 2- Whitney Point ... . Binghamton-...._.Otselic River 1 .----------------------------- 95 86, 440 4,002,000 1,100, 000 5,102, 000 - - -Hornell.----------Canisteo Arkport2___- River---------------------------50 113 7,900 1, 782,000 133, 000 1,915,000 - - - - - - - - -- - - -- - - Almond_ ... do___------ -Canacadea Creek-------------------------- 3 90 14,800 4,530,000 1,070, 000 5, 600, 000 Total ----------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 35, 387, 000 10, 438, 000 45,823,000 1 All dams are located in New York State; all are of earth fill type except East Sidney. 2 Reservoir in operation. a Includes relocations. Local flood-protection works 0 Distance Estimated Federal cost z Location, New York River above Type of structure Lands and m outh, Construction damages Total miles Oxford'------ -- Chenango ------------------ 40 Levee and channel improvement $86,100 .------------------------------ $40,000 $126,100 Lisle'_................ Tioughnioga ---------------- 12 Walls, levee, and channel realignment....------------------------ 605,400 60, 600 666,000 Whitney Point -........ do 10 Levee and channel realinement ............---------- .--------------------- 426, 400 13, 600 440,000 0) all, levee and conduit -.-..................... '.................. 32, 680,100 120, 000 32, 800,100 B ingham Elmira Corning2 ton'----------- Susquehanna 2- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Chemung-..... _do .. . ..-------------- ..-------- 328 27 44 W .... Wall, _do ----------------------------------...................... levee, flume and conduit -------------------------------- . 6, 707,000 4, 578, 200 188,000 161, 800 6,895,000 4, 740, 000 Painted Post-- -Cohocton .....----------- Wall levee and channel realinement ---------------------------- 402,000 16,300 418,300 C,' Addison'---------------- Canisteo------------------- 8 do --------------------------------------------------------- - 816,300 13,000 830, 000 Bath'---------------- .- Cohocton------------------ 21 Wall and levee _.....-_------------------- 640,000- 640,000 Avocal'--- .........-- do- ---------------------- 30 Levee and channel improvement and realinement --------------- 409, 200 31, 000 441,000 Canisteo'Canisteo............Can 36 Levee and wall _..._ ----------------------------------------- 919,300 58, 700 978,000 Hornell2 ----------- do 42 Wall, levee and channel .--------------------- realinement....--------------------------43, 902, 900 557,100 44,460, 000 0 Almond ..... - - Canacadea Creek......----------- 6 Levee and channel realinement....-------------------------------- 324,000 6,000 330, 000 Total.... ... .........------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22, 496, 400 1, 267, 600 23, 764, 500 1Project in operation. 2Part of project completed. 3 Does not include contributed funds of $160,095.63 by the city of Binghamton and $3,000 by the village of Port Dickinson. 4 Does not include contributed funds of $15,000 by the city of Hornell. FLOOD CONTROL-BALTIMORE, MD., DISTRICT 441 Local cooperation.-See page 8 for general requirements. Fully complied with, except as described in the following paragraphs: Local cooperation for Almond, N. Y., has been withdrawn. Sec- tion 2 of the Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941, is ef- fective, and authorization for the Almond, N. Y., project will expire May 20, 1953, unless acceptable assurances are given before that date that requirements of local cooperation will be met. The Flood Control Act of 1950, which modifies the plan of improvement for Corning, N. Y., to include flood protection on Monkey Run, specifies, in addition to the general requirements, that local interests shall (a) restore city streets and pavements over the flume and conduit, including bridge slabs and super- structures where highways cross the flume; (b) contribute $250,- 000 in cash or an equivalent amount of construction or reconstruction work; (c) provide, operate and maintain without cost to the United States adequate pumping capacity for disposal of storm waters draining through the property of the Corning Glass Works and not intercepted by the Monkey Run improve- ment; and (d) protect Monkey Run from any future encroachment or obstruction including waste disposal that would reduce its flood-carrying capacity. Formal assurances of cooperation by local interests have not been requested as yet, due to the present status of the Monkey Run improvement. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Davenport Center Reservoir: Engineering studies, design and preparation of de- tailed plans for the dam and outlet works were continued during the fiscal year. Plans for relocation of the New York Central Railroad were completed. The costs, all for new work, were $4,- 690.35. West Oneonta Reservoir: Engineering studies and design were continued. A study of alternate reservoir sites was continued. The costs, all for new work, were $594.75. East Sidney Reservoir: Construction of the dam and appur- tenant works was in progress throughout the fiscal year. The principal continuing contract was completed during June 1950. The work included care and diversion of the stream; removal of 272,885 cubic yards of common excavation and 57,470 cubic yards of rock excavation; placement of 157,247 cubic yards of embank- ment; and 39,807 cubic yards of concrete. Furnishing of cement under two separate contracts was completed. Clearing the reser- voir area, construction of a damtender's residence, relocation of power and telephone lines and relocation of secondary highway in the reservoir area was completed under separate contracts. A water well for the damtender's quarters was completed. Work under contract for heating of the operating house commenced and was in progress at the end of the fiscal year. Acquisition of the land for the project was continued by the State of New York. Rights-of-way were furnished for all required work areas and reimbursement of the State for the cost of lands acquired was in progress. Maintenance of the dam and reservoir commenced and was continued during the year. The reservoir gates were closed March 28 through March 31, 1950, and April 4 through April 6, 1950, and were most effective in reducing downstream stages. 442 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 The total costs were $935,458.72, of which $925,089.78 was for new work, and $10,368.94 was for maintenance. Copes Corner Reservoir: Engineering studies and design were continued, including a study of alternate reservoir sites. The total costs, all for new work, were $1,202.56. Whitney Point Reservoir: Clearing of the reservoir area under two separate contracts, and contract for construction of the operator's house, shop and miscellaneous facilities commenced. Reimbursement for the cost of the lands and for utility relocations accomplished by the State of New York was continued. Mainte- nance of the dam and reservoir area was continued. The reser- voir gates were closed March 28 through March 31, 1950, and April 4 through April 6, 1950, and were most effective in reducing downstream stages, thereby preventing any serious damages in unprotected areas. The total costs were $82,012.89, of which $57,458.88 was for new work, and $24,554.01 was for maintenance. Arkport Reservoir: Construction of the gage well and intake structure commenced by contract. Reimbursement was completed for the cost of lands and utility relocations incurred by the State of New York. Maintenance of the dam and reservoir was con- tinued. The reservoir with its uncontrolled outlet operated satis- factorily and was effective in reducing stages downstream. The total costs were $12,403.79, of which $8,951.07 was for new work, and $3,452.72 was for maintenance. Almond Reservoir: Construction of the dam and appurtenances was continued during the year. The work under the principal continuing contract was completed and included placement of 6,007 cubic yards of concrete in the tunnel, intake structure and spillway weir; excavation of 1,916,245 cubic yards of earth and 123,780 cubic yards of rock from the spillway channel and borrow areas; and the placement of 1,184,652 cubic yards of embankment and 10,171 cubic yards of riprap and rock paving in the dam proper and in the fill for relocation of the Erie Railroad and New York State Highway No. 36. Construction of the relocated rail line was completed under a separate contract with the Erie Rail- road. Construction for relocation of County Highway No. 66, and New York State Highway No. 5255 was completed by sep- arate contracts. Telephone and electric lines in the reservoir area were relocated by contracts with the owners. Construction of the operator's residence, garage and shop building was com- pleted by contract. Paving of the access road to the operating house was initiated by contract. Acquisition of reservoir lands was continued by the State of New York and reimbursement to the State was in progress. Maintenance of the dam and reservoir commenced and was continued during the year. The reservoir gates were not operated, but the retention effect of the reservoir had considerable effect in reducing downstream stages. The total costs were $243,756.36, of which $232,245.20 was for new work, and $11,511.16 was for maintenance. Oxford, N. Y.: Final reimbursement was made to New York State for the cost of lands acquired for the project. Federal maintenance responsibilities were carried out by hired labor. The FLOOD CONTOL-BALTIMOBE, MD., DISTRICT 443 total costs were $582.39, of which $365.47 was for new work, and $216.92 was for maintenance. Lisle, N. Y.: Reimbursement to the State of New York for the costs of lands acquired for the project continued. Federal main- tenance responsibilities were carried out by hired labor. The total costs were $34,238.60, of which $33,212.89 was for new work, and $1,025.71 was for maintenance. Whitney Point (Village), N. Y.: Reimbursement to the State of New York for the cost of lands acquired for the Tioughnioga River Channel portion of the project and utility relocations ac- complished by the State was continued. Federal maintenance res- ponsibilities were carried out by hired labor. The total costs were $3,856.54, of which $3,738.43 was for new work, and $118.11 was for maintenance. Binghamton, N. Y.: Tie-in dike investigations by hired labor continued and were in progress throughout the year. A contract for construction of the Chamberlain Creek closure structure was awarded. Reimbursement to the State of New York for the costs of lands acquired for the channel improvement portion of the project continued. Federal maintenance responsibilities were car- ried out, as required. The total costs were $18,865.16, of which $15,297.04 was for new work, and $3,568.12 was for maintenance. Elmira, Section No. 2: Construction of the flood protection under the principal continuing contract was completed during the fiscal year. The work performed included excavation of 714,994 cubic yards of material from borrow areas; placing of 648,572 cubic yards of earth in levees and structural backfill; and place- ment of 16,189 cubic yards of concrete in Hoffman Brook con- duit, concrete flood walls and miscellaneous structures. Contract for temporary relocation of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad Co. tracks was completed. Contract for temporary re- location of Lehigh Valley Railroad tracks continued throughout the year. Contract for temporary relocation of the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company flood barrier commenced and was in progress at the end of the fiscal year. Contract for stabilization of the banks along Seely Creek was awarded. Reimbursement to the State of New York for relocation of utility lines and for the cost of lands acquired for the Hoffman Brook portion of the project continued. The total costs, all for new work, were $158,283.21. Elmira, Section No. 3: Construction of the pumping station, levees and flood walls under a continuing contract was completed. The work performed included excavation of 26,684 cubic yards of material; placing of 23,060 cubic yards of backfill and earth in embankment; placing of 50 cubic yards of concrete; driving of 8,594 square feet of steel sheet piling; and placing of 104 cubic yards of rock protection in embankment along Chemung River. The total costs, all for new work, were $388,285.29. Corning, N. Y.: Reimbursement was made to the State of New York for the cost of lands acquired for the Cutler Creek portion of the project. Maintenance of completed structures on Cutler Creek was continued by hired labor. The total costs were $9,- 010.44, of which $2,336.47 was for new work and $6,673.97 was for maintenance. 444 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Painted Post, N. Y.: Reimbursement to the State of New York for the cost of lands acquired for the project was completed. Federal maintenance responsibilities were carried out by hired labor. The total costs were $7,776.50, of which $7,421.04 was for new work, and $355.46 was for maintenance. Addison, N. Y.: Reimbursement to the State of New York for the cost of lands acquired for the channel improvement section of the project was continued by hired labor. Federal maintenance responsibilities were carried out by hired labor. The total costs were $12,214.96, of which $12,030.50 was for new work, and $184.46 was for maintenance. Bath, N. Y.: No construction work was accomplished. New York costs resulting from adjustments made in final contract costs for work reported in the preceding fiscal year were $29,778.69. Avoca, N. Y.: Reimbursement to the State of New York for the cost of lands acquired for the project was continued by hired labor. Federal maintenance responsibilities were carried out by hired labor. The total costs were $7,274.10, of which $305.64 was for new work, and $6,968.46 was for maintenance. Canisteo, N. Y.: Reimbursement to the State of New York for the cost of lands acquired for the channel improvement was con- tinued by hired labor. Maintenance of completed structures was continued by hired labor. The total costs were $1,351.26, of which $1,132.45 was for new work, and $218.81 was for maintenance. Hornell, N. Y.: Preparation of contract plans and specifications for the improvement of Crosby Creek was completed by hired labor and the construction contract for flood walls, levees, channel paving, and a check dam was awarded. Reimbursment was continued by hired labor for the cost of lands acquired for the project and utility relocations accomplished by the State of New York. Maintenance operations of completed improvements on upper, middle, and lower sections, Chauncey Run and Canacadea Creek, were continued as required by hired labor. The total costs were $83,563.20, of which $74,593.75 was for new work, and $8,969.45 was for maintenance. Almond (Village), N. Y.: Operations consisted of routine office reports and correspondence. The costs, all for new work, were $31.70. Summary of operations and results during the fiscal year.---The outstanding operational occurrence of the year was during the flood of March-April 1950. Rain accompanied by high tempera- tures melting a moderately heavy snow cover caused flooding on the Chemung and Susquehanna Rivers above Athens, Pa., March 28-31, and April 5-6, 1950. The water exceeded nominal flood stage by several feet at most locations. Damage was minor and confined to rural lowlands, occasional cellar flooding and a few points of highway inundation. The gates at Whitney Point Reservoir were closed from March 28-March 31 and from April 4-April 6, and the operation was effective in reducing downstream river stage two feet at Chenango Forks. The gates at East Sidney Reservoir were closed during the same periods and downstream stages on the Susquehanna River were reduced 0.9 foot at Unadilla and 0.5 foot at Conklin. FLOOD CONTROL-BALTIMORE, MD., DISTRICT 445 The combined effect of the two reservoirs reduced the stages at Binghamton 2.1 feet and at Waverly 1.3 feet. The gates at Almond Reservoir were not operated. The retention action of this reser- voir in conjunction with Arkport Reservoir, with its uncontrolled outlet, reduced stages on the Canisteo River 1 foot and 0.3 foot on the Chemung River at Corning and Elmira. The combined effect of the four reservoirs was a reduction of 0.3 foot on the Susque- hanna River at Wilkes-Barre, Pa. The total costs for the fiscal year were $2,035,231.46, of which $1,957,045.16 was for new work, and $78,186.30 was for maintenance. The total expendi- tures for the fiscal year were $2,783,304.53. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The Southern New York proj- ect is approximately 54 percent complete, exclusive of the Gene- gantslet and South Plymouth Reservoirs, which are an addition to the comprehensive program for Southern New York, authorized by the 1944 Flood Control Act, and described separately. The cost of new work to June 30, 1950, and the percentage of construction work completed for each project unit is as follows: Cost of new Percent of Unit work to construction June 30, 1950 completed Reservoirs: Davenport Center' .... $271,884. 24-------- ....----------------------------------------... West Oneonta' -.....-------------------------------------------- 188,204. 45----- East Sidney.........--------------------------------------------- 5, 586,319.73 695 Copes Corner'. --------------------- -5 150, 308.11--... Whitney Point......................................------------------------------------------ 4, 963, 746.87 897 Arkport...................................................------------------------------------------------ 1, 893, 567.99 699 Almond...............................................------------------------------------------------. 5,379,966.71 899 Local flood protection: Oxford_-----...............................--.----- ----. .... 120,526.12 100 Lisle--..--------............................................------------------------------------------.. 654, 619.53 100 Whitney Point 2 - - - (Village)-...... --...-................ ...--- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 421,465. 12 100 Binghamton ........................................ 2, 611, 623. 24 694 Elmira...........-------------------------------------------------............................... 3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6,541,660.43 697 Corning ................................................ . 2,134,017.09 45 ---------------------------------------------- Painted Post......................................... 414,054.71 100 Addison.. . . . . . . . . ..------------------------------------------------- 825,046.12 100 Bath--------------------------------------------------------------- 634,670.37 100 Avoca...................................................--------------------------------------------------- 434,859.39 100 Canisteo..................................................-------------------------------------------------.. 963,201.26 100 Hornell............................................------------------------------------------------.......... 3, 208, 808. 78 77 Almond.........................................................-------------------------------------------------. 23, 670.14 ............. Total.. --.....-.................................. 37, 422, 220. 40 ..... 1Cost for preliminary work only. 2 Does not include $163,095.63 contributed funds. ' Includes Monkey Run. 4 Includes Canacadea Creek, Chauncey Run, and Crosby Creek. ' Local cooperation withdrawn. 6 Operationally complete. The remaining work necessary to complete the existing project consists of reimbursement to State of New York for costs of lands acquired and payment of outstanding liabilities of units on which construction has been completed; completion of the East Sidney, Whitney Point, Arkport, and Almond Reservoirs and the Bing- hamton, Elmira, Corning, and Hornell local improvement units on which major features have been beneficially completed; and completion of engineering studies, design, and preparation of plans, and initiation of construction of the remaining project units 939127-51--vol. 1----29 :446 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 comprising Davenport Center, West Oneonta, and Copes Corner reservoirs... The total cost of new work to June 30, 1950, was $37,422,220.40, of which $36,686,948.76 was from regular funds and $735,271.64 was from Emergency Relief funds. The total cost of maintenance to June 30, 1950, was $341,869.29. The total expenditures were $37,357,901.81. In addition, $163,095.63 was expended from con- tributed funds for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on June 30, 1950, $2,401,719.83, plus materials on hand and undistributed costs of $3,644.32, plus accounts receivable $11,085.51, plus an anticipated allotment during fiscal year 1951 of $450,000.00 for new work and $67,500.00 for maintenance, minus revocations dur- ing fiscal year 1951 totaling $39,000, plus $285,000 to be returned from other districts, plus $15,000 contributed funds to be made available during the fiscal year, a total of $3,194,949.66 will be applied as follows. Accounts payable June 30, 1950........................... $420,917.71 New work from July 1, 1950 to June 30, 1951: Davenport Center Reservoir: Complete design studies and preparation of contract plans and specifications for the construction of the dam and appurtenant works...... 52,515.00 West Oneonta Reservoir: Continue engineering studies and design ....................................... 10,195.00 East Sidney Reservoir: Complete reimbursement to the State of New York for the cost of land and rights-of-way acquired for the dam and reservoir area.................. $230,000.00 Complete relocation of various utilities within reservoir area, by contract, including related Government costs.. 22,600.00 Complete construction of concrete and earth-fill dam, spillway, and outlet works by continuing contract, includ- ing related Government costs ........ 249,200.00 Provide heating for the operating house, radio equipment and job cleanup.... 17,500.00 Complete record drawings, final reports and operating manual, by hired labor. 2,380.00 521,680.00 Copes Corner Reservoir: Continue engineering studies and detail design ....................................... 20,700.00 Whitney Point Reservoir: Complete reimbursement for costs of lands acquired for the dam and reser- voir area and for utility relocations accomplished by the State of New York ............................. 3,000.00 Complete construction of maintenance shops, garage and storage facilities, dam tender's quarters and required access and utilities by contract, includ- ing related Government costs....... 56,300.00 Complete clearing of limits of reservoir area of timber and brush by contract, including related Government costs.. 59,200.00 Provide radio equipment and job clean- up, by hired labor and by contract.... 17,600.00 FLOOD CONTROL-BALTIMOIRE, MD., DISTRICT 447 Complete record drawings, final reports, operating manual and information pamphlet .......................... $2,160.00 $138,260.00 Arkport Reservoir: Complete construction of automatic stage recording gage, by contract, including related Government costs ............ 17,700.00 Complete construction of a shelter and installation of gaging equipment..... 1,000.00 Complete record drawings, final reports, operating manual and information pamphlet.......................... 2,730.00 21,430.00 Almond Reservoir: Complete reimbursement to State of New York for costs of lands acquired for the project................... 182,000.00 Complete reimbursements for highway and utility relocations performed by contract, including related Government costs ........................... .. . 10,000.00 Provide radio equipment and job clean- up by hired labor and by contract .... 20,000.00 Complete installation of automatic stage recording gage .................... 700.00 Complete record drawings, final reports, operating manual and information pamphlet......................... 7,300.00 220,000.00 Oxford, N. Y.: Complete subsurface explora- tion, engineering studies and reports for tie-in dike investigations, operating manual and information pamphlet, by hired labor.............. 5,480.00 Lisle, N. Y.: Complete reimbursement to State of New York for cost of lands acquired for the channel portion of the project, by hired labor ......................... 5,400.00 Complete record drawings, operating manual and information pamphlet by hired labor ........................ .. 5,980.00 11,380.00 Whitney Point (Village), N. Y.: Complete reimbursement to the State of New York for cost of lands acquired for the channel portion of the project and for costs of relocations performed by the State, by hired labor......... . 3,500.00 Complete record drawings, operating manual and information pamphlet, by hired labor ....................... 3,500.00 Complete subsurface exploration, engi- neering studies and reports, for tie-in dike investigations, by hired labor.. 11,500.00 18,500.00 Binghamton, N. Y.: Complete reimbursement to the State of New York for the cost of lands ac- quired for the channel portions of the project, by hired labor........... 14,300.00 Complete subsurface exploration, engi- neering studies, reports for tie-in dike investigations, and information pam- 448 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 phlet, by hired labor ................. $9,100.00 Complete construction of two flood bar- riers, by contract, including related Government costs .................. . 77,000.00 Initiate and complete construction of re- habilitation of channel walls, by con- tract, including related Government costs .............................. 88,100.00 188,500.00 Elmira, N. Y.: Complete reimbursement to the State of New York for cost of lands ac- quired for the Hoffman Brook portion of the project, by hired labor ...... 74,000.00 Complete relocation of railroad required for construction of closure structures, by contract, including related Govern- ment costs ....................... 6,400.00 Complete construction of flood barrier across Lehigh Valley Railroad, by con- tract, including related Government costs ... ........................... 4,000.00 Complete subsurface exploration, engi- neering studies and reports for tie-in dike investigations, by hired labor.... 2,000.00 Complete bank protection on Seely Creek, by contract, including related Goevrn- ment costs ....................... 30,000.00 Initiate and complete construction of seepage relief, by contract, including related Government costs............ 208,000.00 Complete construction engineering, rec- ord drawings, final reports, operating manual, information pamphlet and job clean-up, by hired labor ............ 28,940.00 353,340.00 Corning, N. Y.: Complete reimbursement to the State of New York for cost of lands acquired for the Cutler Creek portion of the project, by hired labor ............. 21,400.00 Complete subsurface exploration, engi- neering studies and reports, by hired labor ... .......................... 4,600.00 26,000.00 Painted Post, N. Y.: Complete final reports, operating manual, and information pam- phlet, by hired labor .................................. 3,950.00 Addison, N. Y.: Complete reimbursement to the State of New York for the cost of lands ac- quired for the channel improvement section of the project, by hired labor.. 900.00 Complete record drawings, final reports, operating manual and information pamphlet, by hired labor............. 4,050.00 4,950.00 Bath, N. Y.: Complete record drawings, final reports, operating manual and information pamphlet, by hired labor .......................... 5,330.00 Avoca, N. Y.: Complete reimbursement to the State of New York for the cost of lands ac- quired for the channel improvement section of the project, by hired labor.. 2,240.00 FLOOD CONTROL-BALTIMORE, MD., DISTRICT 449 Complete record drawings, final reports, operating manual and information pamphlet, by hired labor ............ $3,900.00 $6,140.00 Canisteo, N. Y.: Complete reimbursement to the State of New York for the cost of lands ac- quired for the channel section of the project, by hired labor .............. 9,430.00 Complete record drawings, final reports, operating manual and information pamphlet, by hired labor ........... 5,370.00 14,800.00 Hornell, N. Y.: Complete reimbursement for the cost of lands acquired for the Upper, Lower and Middle Hornell sections, and Ca- nacadea Creek, Crosby Creek and Chauncey Run sections, and for utility relocations accomplished by the State of New York, by hired labor ........ 126,000.00 Complete subsurface exploration, engi- neering studies and reports for tie-in dike investigations, by hired labor.... 5,000.00 Initiate and complete construction of Chauncey Run channel improvement, by contract, including related Govern- ment costs ....................... 112,200.00 Initiate and complete construction of the Crosby Creek section, by contract, in- cluding related Government costs.... 608,000.00 Initiate and complete construction of the Canisteo River channel improvement, by hired labor .................... 215,000.00 1,066,200.00 Almond (Village), N. Y.: Complete reimbursement to the State of New York for the cost incurred incidental to acquisition of project rights-of-way.................. 2,851.24 Total, new work ............................... 2,692,206.24 Maintenance from July 1, 1950, to June 30, 1951: The follow- ing reservoirs and local flood protection units under the Southern New York Flood Control Project will be main- tained by hired labor: East Sidney Reservoir................... .$17,400.00 Whitney Point Reservoir................. . 17,830.71 Arkport Reservoir ...................... 3,800.00 Almond Reservoir ........................ 18,600.00 Oxford ................................ 800.00 Lisle .................................. 1,200.00 Whitney Point (Village) ................. . 1,200.00 Binghamton ............................ 4,800.00 Elmira ................................ 1,000.00 Corning ................................ 3,000.00 Painted Post ........................... 800.00 Addison ................................ 800.00 Avoca ................................. 1,600.00 Canisteo ............................... 1,600.00 Hornell ................................ 7,400.00 Total maintenance ................................. 81,830.71 Total ............................................ $3,194,949.66 The additional sum of $93,500 can be profitably expended for the following scheduled work during the fiscal year 1952: 450 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Maintenance, from July 1, 1951 to June 30, 1952: The project units at the following listed locations will be rain- tained by hired labor: East Sidney Reservoir .................................. $17,000 Whitney Point Reservoir .............................. 19,000 Arkport Reservoir .................................... 5,000 Almond Reservoir ................................... 17,000 Oxford, N. Y., local flood -protection...................... 1,000 Lisle, N. Y., local flood protection ......................... 1,000 Whitney Point (Village), N. Y., local flood protection..... 3,000 Binghamton, N. Y., local flood protection................. .3,000 Elmira, N. Y., local flood protection.....................2,000 Corning, N. Y., local flood protection .................... 5,000 Painted Post, N. Y., local flood protection ................ 1,000 Addison, N. Y., local flood protection.................... 2,000 Avoca, N. Y.; local flood protection...................... 7,000 Canisteo, N. Y., local flood protection .................... 3,500 Hornell, N. Y., channel improvement ..................... 7,000 Total maintenance ................................. 93,500 Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated -.. 6, 798, 700. 00 1, 504,300.00 $4, 944.100. 00 $5, 930,900. 00 $2,095,000.00 139, 403, 421.64 Cost--....-- .---- 430, 824.00 3, 446, 522. 87 7, 794, 502. 77 7, 268, 792. 15 1,957, 045. 16 137, 422, 220. 40 Expenditures_ - - 523, 702. 39 3,376, 205. 71 6, 625, 502. 70 7, 294, 701. 23 2, 703, 643.38 137, 016, 900. 75 Maintenance: Appropriated ..- - 42, 000.00 -........ 67, 200.00 56, 500. 00 67, 500.00 356, 200.00 Cost-------... - --. 27, 534. 28 39, 680. 38 39,947..98 60, 303.33 78,186.30 341, 869. 29 Expenditures.... 28, 218. 15 33, 632.06 41, 989.05 62, 464.41 79, 661.15 341,001.06 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950................... $891,640.68 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951...... 696,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951...... . 1,587,640.68 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................. 29,490,100.00 1 Includes $735, 271.64 Emergency Relief Funds. CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to1946 New work: Contributed..... .....------------......-------------....------------------.............--------------. $163, 095.63 Cost-.-.-----------.------------.--------------.----------------------------163,095. 63 Expenditures--------------.--------------------.----------------------------- 163,095.63 Maintenance: Appropriated...-----------.--.-- --.---------------------------------------------.. Cost...--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Expenditures.. .....-----------.--------------.--------------------------------------- Other new work data: Contributed for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ................................................. $15,000 FLOOD CONTROL-BALTIMORE, MD., DISTRICT 451 34. STILLWATER RESERVOIR, LACKAWANNA RIVER, PA. Location.--The Stillwater dam site is on the Lackawanna River, 37 miles from the mouth of the stream and about 2 miles up- stream from Forest City, Susquehanna County, Pa. (See U. S. Geological Survey quadrangle sheet "Honesdale, Pa.") Existing project.-This provides for the construction of the Stillwater Dam, of the concrete gravity type, with spillway crest 50 feet above river level. The reservoir capacity will be 13,300 acre-feet, of which 12,480 acre-feet will be flood-control storage and 820 acre-feet will be utilized to maintain the existing water- supply reservoir for Forest City, Pa., at this site. The reservoir area will be 550 acres, and the pool will extend 3 miles upstream. The reservoir will control 55 percent of the watershed above Car- bondale, 28 percent above Olyphant, and 17 percent above Scran- ton. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941, as a modification of the southern New York and eastern Pennsylvania project authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936. The estimated Fed- eral cost for new work revised in 1950, is $7,270,000 of which $2,380,000 is for construction and $4,890,000 is for lands and damages. Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act ap- proved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Minor investiga- tions and studies were made in connection with preliminary plan- ning at a cost of $2,613.73. The total expenditures were $1,585.45. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Preparation of detailed design and plans and specifications has been suspended pending dis- position of the review report on the North Branch Susquehanna River. Construction has not been initiated. The total costs, all for new work, were $79,950.35. The total expenditures were $78,- 922.07. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on June 30, 1950, $1,077.93 will be applied to payment of accounts payable of $1,028.28 and $49.65 to minor engineering operations. No signi- ficant operations are proposed pending action on the recommenda- tions contained in the North Branch Susquehanna Rivex review report. No work is proposed for the fiscal year 1952. 452 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including --- - - --- --------- - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated .. -$50, 000.00 --------------------- ---------------- 61-- 3 $80,000.00 C ost...----------- ------------ $43.70 ....... .. . .. ..... .. $2,613.73 79,950.35 Expenditures.... ...... . 43. 70 ....--------------..---------.... 1,585. 45 78,922.07 Maintenance: Appropriated...... --------------------------------------- --------------------------- Cost.......------------------------ ------------ ------------------------------------ Expenditures.....----------------------------------------- -------------------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950...................... . $49.65 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.................... 7,190,000.00 35. SWOYERSVILLE AND FORTY FORT, PA. Location.-Swoyersville and Forty Fort, Pa., are situated on the Susquehanna River in Luzerne County, Pa. (See U. S. Geo- logical Survey quadrangle sheet, "Pittston, Pa.") Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the construction of levees and related works along the north bank of the Susquehanna River and along Abraham Creek. The im- provement will provide protection for the communities of Swoy- ersville and Forty Fort against a flood discharge equal to maxi- mum flood of record, which occurred in March 1936. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936. (See H. Doc. 702, 77th Cong., 2d sess.) The estimated Federal cost for new work, revised in 1949, is $4,400,000 for construction. The local cost of lands and damages, revised in 1949, is $200,000. Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. The Com- monwealth of Pennsylvania has established drainage district No. 23 to cover the drainage area of the North Branch of the Sus- quehanna River in the Borough of Forty Fort, Swoyersville, Wy- oming, and West Wyoming, County of Luzerne. Assurances of local cooperation have been furnished by Luzerne County, Pa. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Engineering stud- ies, preliminary design and investigations in connection with revision of the project plan were continued by hired labor. De- tailed design and foundation investigations for the first unit of construction were initiated. The total costs, all for new work, were $45,933.22. The total expenditures were $47,655.92. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Preparation of preliminary plans was substantially complete. The work remaining to be done includes completion of preliminary plans, preparation of contract plans and specifications, and construction of the project. The total costs, all for new work, were $75,933.22. The total expen- ditures were $77,259.27. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on June 30, 1950, $1,240.73, plus anticipated allotments during fiscal year FLOOD CONTROL-BALTIMORE, MD., DISTRICT 453 1951 of $50,000 and $1,326.05 from accounts receivable, a total of $52,566.78, will be applied toward preparation of plans and specifications for the levee along the Susquehanna River, by hired labor, from July 1, 1950, to June 30, 1951. No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including --------------- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated.------ ------------- -------------------------- $48, 500.00 $78, 500.00 Cost---.--------- $2,242.44 $993.81 $70. 45 $5, 382. 73 45, 933. 22 75, 933. 22 Expenditures..- - 3, 597. 59 949. 23 70. 45 4,986. 08 47, 655.92 77, 259. 27 Maintenance: Appropriated.... Cost... ....------------------- ... ----- ---------------------------------------- Expenditures.... - --- - - --- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................... $2,066.78 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951.........50,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951...... 52,066.78 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.................... 4,271,500.00 36. WILKES-BARRE-HANOVER TOWNSHIP, SUSQUEHANNA RIVER, PA. Location.-The city of Wilkes-Barre, with Hanover Township adjoining, is located in the central part of Luzerne County, Pa., on the left bank of the North Branch of the Susquehanna River approximately 62 miles above its mouth. (See U. S. Geological Survey quadrangle sheets "Pittston and Wilkes-Barre, Pa.") Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the construction of a system of levees and concrete flood walls, con- sisting of the following features: About 24,660 feet of earth levee and 160 feet of concrete flood wall along the left bank of the North Branch of the Susquehanna River, extending from high ground at the Lackawanna & Wyoming Valley Railroad near Union Street in Wilkes-Barre down-stream along the left bank of the river to high ground near the mouth of Solomon Creek in Hanover Township; one impounding reservoir including 3,200 feet of earth levees; one relief culvert and eight pumping stations for the disposal of interior drainage; appurtenant drainage struc- tures; and about 17,900 feet of electric transmission line with four transformer substations for furnishing power to the pump- ing stations. The improvement provides protection for the city of Wilkes-Barre and Hanover Township against a flood discharge equal to the maximum flood of record, which occurred in March 1936. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936, and modified by the Flood Control Act approved June 30, 1948. The estimated Federal cost of new work, revised in 1950, is $3,794,000 for construction. The esti- mated local costs of lands and damages, revised in 1949, is $216,- 454 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19 50 000. The completed portions of the project were turned over to local interests for maintenance and operation. Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. All rights- of-way requirements have been met. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Engineering studies, designs, and preparation of plans and specifications for a flood barrier over the Lehigh Valley Railroad and the Laurel Line of the Lackawanna and Wyoming Valley Railroad were completed, by hired labor, and construction was initiated by contract. The raising of approximately 6,400 feet of levee and construction of the Hanover Township sewer were completed by contract. The total costs, all for new work, were $179, 471.94. The total expendi- tures were $179,457.36. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction of the project is complete except for construction of the flood barrier described above, accomplishing minor modifications and general clean-up as required and preparing final drawings and reports. The total costs, all for new work, were $3,696,268.21, of which $2,823,553.48 was regular funds and $872,714.73 was Emergency Relief funds. The total expenditures were $3,696,249.34. In addition, $36,375.38 Emergency Relief funds was expended prior to adoption of the project. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on June 30, 1950, of $97,707.51, plus accounts receivable of $188.30, a total of $97,895.81, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950.............................. $207.17 New work July 1, 1950, to June 30, 1951: Complete construction of flood barrier over Lehigh Valley Railroad and Laurel Line of Lackawanna and Wyoming Railroad, by contract, including related Government costs.. 22,700.00 Provide strengthening and stabilization of various existing embankments and structures by contract, including related Government costs .................................... 35,000.00 Accomplish minor modifications and general cleanup, by hired labor, or contract..................................... 10,000.00 Prepare plans and specifications for last two items above, record drawings, final reports, information pamphlet and the Operation and Maintenance Manual.................. 15,988.64 Unallocated ............................................ 14,000.00 Total ............................................... 97,895.81 No additional funds are required in fiscal year 1952. It is anti- cipated that the authorized improvement can be completed with available funds. FLOOD CONTROL-BALTIMORE, MD., DISTRICT 455 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: $ Appropriated....-- $158,000. 00 $25,000. 00 $16, 400.00 .. $275,000. 00 23, 793, 956. 85 Cost---...--------- 10, 468. 65 68, 879. 29 128, 504. 08 $4, 556. 39 179, 471.94 123,696, 268. 21 Expenditures.... 9, 748.35 64,185.10 133,195. 60 5, 026. 65 179, 457.36 1 23, 696, 249.34 Maintenance: Appropriated .------- Cost....... . .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ...... ...... ... Expenditures .. ... .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......................... .. ....... . Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950.... $76,986.01 1 Includes $872, 714.73 Emergency Relief funds. 2Inaddition $36,375.38 Emergency Relief funds were expended for new work prior to adoption of the project. 37. KINGSTON-EDWARDSVILLE, SUSQUEHANNA RIVER, PA. Location.-The boroughs of Kingston and Edwardsville, Pa., are located in Luzerne County, Pa., on the right bank of the North Branch of the Susquehanna River approximately 62 miles above its mouth. (See U. S. Geological Survey quadrangle sheet, "Pittston, Pa.") Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the construction of a system of levees consisting of the following features: About 18,169 feet of earth levee along the right bank of the North Branch of the Susquehanna River, extending from high ground, near Rutter Avenue and Church Street in Kingston southeasterly to the river, thence downstream along the right bank of the river to the Kingston-Edwardsville borough line, thence northerly generally parallel to the Edwardsville borough line to high ground near Toby Creek and Plymouth Street; a con- crete pressure culvert 161/2 feet in diameter, about 6,659 feet along with impounding basin, levees, and intake structure to carry the flow of Toby Creek; three pumping stations for the disposal of in- terior drainage; 3,080 feet of concrete intercepting sewer; ap- purtenant drainage structures; and about 16,700 feet of electric transmission lines with 2 transformer substations for furnishing power to the pumping stations. The improvement provides pro- tection for the boroughs of Kingston and Edwardsville against a flood discharge equal to the maximum flood of record, which occurred in March 1936. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936. The estimated Federal cost of new work, revised in 1950, is $4,413,000 for con- struction. The estimated local cost of lands and damages is $370,000. The completed portions of the project were turned over to local interests for maintenance and operation. Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. Fully com- plied with, except for the levee extension on Rutter Avenue. It is anticipated that required assurances and rights-of-way will be made available for construction as scheduled. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Engineering studies, design and preparation of plans and specifications for an extension 456 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 along Rutter Avenue of the existing levee were substantially com- pleted by hired labor. Plans and specifications were completed, by hired labor, for repairs to the Woodward and Church Street pumping stations. The repair work was initiated by contract. The preparation of record drawings, final reports and the Opera- tion and Maintenance Manual was continued by hired labor. The total costs, all for new work, were $7,012.27. The total expendi- tures were $7,182.80. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction of the project was completed in August 1943 except for the minor levee extension now proposed along Rutter Avenue. The work remaining to be done consists of constructing the proposed levee extension, initia- tion of which is dependent upon local interests furnishing the necessary assurances of cooperation, completing the plans and specifications for that work and completing the record drawings, final reports, information pamphlet and the Operation and Main- tenance Manual. Normal maintenance was carried during the year by local interests. The total costs, all for new work, were $4,- 354,981.56, of which $3,192,433.14 was regular funds and $1,- 162,548.42 was Emergency Relief funds. The total expenditures were $4,355,152.09. In addition $225,877.24 Emergency Relief funds were expended for new work prior to adoption of the proj- ect. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on June 30, 1950, $57,817.20, plus accounts receivable of $170.53, a total of $57,987.73, will be applied as follows: New work July 1, 1950, to June 30, 1951: Complete repairs to the Woodward and Church Street pump- ing stations by contract, including related Government costs $8,300.00 Complete plans and specifications for extension of levee along Rutter Avenue by hired labor ..................... 3,500.00 Construct levee extension along Rutter Avenue by contract, including related Government costs ..................... 39,000.00 Complete record drawings, final reports, information pam- phlet and Operation and Maintenance Manual by hired labor .................. ............................. 7,187.73 Total ............................................... 57,987.73 No additional funds are required in fiscal year 1952. It is an- ticipated that the authorized project can be completed with avail- able funds. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: $ A p p ro p ria t ed . . . .... . .......... _ ..-- - - - - $65 , 00 0.0 0 1 24 , 4 12 , 9 69 . 2 9 Cost----.... .. $1, 567. 35 $2,949.59 $2,379.25 $1, 589.87 7,012. 27 1 24, 354, 981.56 Expenditures .... 1, 746. 65 3,094. 20 2,142. 71 1, 649. 55 7,182. 80 124,355, 152.09 Maintenance: Appropriated- - - - - --... Cost-.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..-------------------------------------- E xpenditures.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950.... $50,637.73 1 Includes $1,162, 548.42 Emergency Relief funds. In addition $225,877.24 Emergency Relieffunds were expended for new work prior to adoption of the project. FLOOD CONTROL-BALTIMORE, MD., DISTRICT 457 38. PLYMOUTH, SUSQUEHANNA RIVER, PA. Location.-The borough of Plymouth is located in Luzerne County, Pa., on the right bank of the North Branch of the Susque- hanna River, 59.5 miles above its mouth. (See U. S. Geological Survey quadrangle sheet "Wilkes-Barre, Pa.") Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the construction of a system of levees consisting of the following features: About 8,680 feet of earth levee along the right bank of the North Branch of the Susquehanna River, extending from high ground near the Carey Avenue Bridge downstream along the right bank of the river to Mras Street, thence northerly to high ground near Main Street approximately paralleling Flat Road; a diversion channel about 2,670 feet long on the outside of the levee system from Main Street to the river, paralleling Flat Road; two pumping stations for the disposal of interior drainage; appurtenant drainage structures; and about 4,100 feet of electric transmission lines, with one transformer substation for supply- ing power to the pumping stations. The improvement provides protection for the borough of Plymouth against a flood discharge equal to the maximum flood of record, which occurred in March 1936. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936. The estimated Federal cost of new work, revised in 1950, is $1,948,400 for construction. The esti- mated local cost of lands and damages is $150,000. Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. Local inter- ests have furnished assurances that all the requirements will be complied with. All rights-of-way requirements have been met. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Installation of Gov- ernment furnished electrical protection equipment was completed by contract. Plans and specifications for installation of supple- mentary sluice gates on existing outlet structures were completed by hired labor and bids were received for performance by contract. Preparation of final drawings and reports was continued by hired labor. The total costs, all for new work, were $9,149.64. The total expenditures were $8,626.98. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction of the project was completed in May 1948 except for the installation of electrical devices for protection of operating equipment and installation of the supplementary sluice gates and trash racks. Installation of the sluice gates, trash racks and completion of record drawings, final reports, information pamphlet and the Operation and Main- tenance Manual remain to be accomplished. The total costs, all for new work, were $1,737,459.39, of which $1,733,102.63 was regular funds and $4,356.76 was Emergency Relief funds. The total expenditures were $1,736,866.01. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on June 30, 1950, $211,490.75, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950.............................. $593.38 New work July 1, 1950 to June 30, 1951: Complete installation of supplementary sluice gates by con- tract, including related Government costs........... . . . . 135,000.00 Construction of trash racks, by contract, including related Government costs .................................... 55,000.00 458 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Accomplish minor modifications and general clean-up by hired labor or contract.................. ............ 5,000.00 Prepare plans and specifications for last two items above, record drawings, final reports, information pamphlet, and the Operation and Maintenance Manual, by hired labor.. 15,897.37 Total ......................................... 211,490.75 It is anticipated that the authorized project can be completed with available funds. No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- ---- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated.... $560, 500.00 .-------------. $24, 500.00 ------------- $215, 000.00 '$1, 948, 356. 76 Cost-----.......-----....- 11, 620. 53 $287,364. 13 278, 048. 59 $6,113.83 9,149. 64 15, 737, 459. 39 Expenditures .... 12,134.94 267, 819.68 297, 659. 61 7, 311.79 8, 626. 98 11,736, 866. 01 Maintenance: Coste.................................................................. Approprated ............................ CosExpenditures.......................................................... Expenditures--------------------------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- --- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950.... $104,915.95 1 Includes $4, 356.76 Emergency Relief funds. 39. SUNBURY, SUSQUEHANNA RIVER, PA. Location.-Sunbury, Pa., is situated on the Susquehanna River in Northumberland County, Pa. (See U. S. Geological Survey quadrangle sheet-"Sunbury, Pa.") Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for 10,000 feet of levee on the right bank of Shamokin Creek, one pumping station, interceptor sewer and appurtenant works in the Shamokin Creek section; approximately 4,000 feet of levee, 12,100 feet of concrete flood wall, interceptor sewers, four pumping stations and appurtenant structures along the left bank of the Susquehanna River. The improvement will provide protection for the city of Sunbury against a flood discharge equal to the maximum flood of record, which occurred in March 1936. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936, as modified by the Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941 (H. Doc. 366, 76th Cong., 1st sess.). The estimated Federal cost, re- vised in 1950, is $6,250,000 for construction exclusive of con- tributed funds of $140,000. The estimated local cost of lands, damages, and utility relocations, revised in 1949, is $200,000. Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. Assurances of cooperation have been furnished by the city of Sunbury and have been accepted. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Construction of the Shamokin Creek Section, consisting of levees, a pumping station, interceptor sewer and miscellaneous drainage structures, was com- pleted. Within the limits of the previously completed Upper Susque- hanna River Section, additional bank stabilization was undertaken FLOOD CONTROL-BALTIMORE, MD., DISTRICT 459 by contract in May 1950. This work is being performed between the Pennsylvania Railroad and Island Park Highway Bridges and was in progress at the end of the fiscal year. Construction of the Lower Susquehanna River Section, con- sisting of levees, flood walls, interceptor sewers, three pumping stations and related facilities, was in progress under continuing contract during the fiscal year. The major items of work accom- plished were 133,745 cubic yards of excavation, installation of 80,077 square feet of sheeting and shoring, placement of 88,310 cubic yards of embankment and backfill, placement of 26,105 cubic yards of rock and gravel protection, driving of 24,615 square feet of steel sheet piling, placement of 16,812 cubic yards of con- crete, and laying of 15,566 linear feet of sewers. The furnishing and installation of heating systems in five pump- ing stations were commenced by contract in June 1950. The total costs for new work on all sections of the project were $1,686,497.05. The total expenditures were $1,671,635.29. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The Shamokin Creek Section is complete and responsibility for maintenance was formally transferred to local interests on August 12, 1949. The Upper Susquehanna River Section is complete except for the additional bank stabilization now in progress and scheduled for completion in July 1950. The Lower Susquehanna River Section is 91 percent complete. The work remaining to be accomplished includes com- pletion of the bank stabilization, the continuing contract work on the Lower Susquehanna River Section and the installation of heating systems in the pumping stations of all sections. The total costs for new work on all sections were $5,815,858.67, of which $5,805,358.67 was regular funds and $10,500.00 was contributed funds. The total expenditures were $5,631,952.56. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance on June 30, 1950, $347,792.59, plus anticipated allotment during fiscal year 1951 of $393,700, and $16,897.68 contributed funds to be made available during the fiscal year, a total of $758,390.27, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950............................. $183,906.11 New work July 1, 1950 to June 30, 1951: Upper Susquehanna River Section: Complete bank stabili- zation by contract, including related Government costs.. 9,084.00 Lower Susquehanna River Section: Complete construction of levees, walls, sewers and pumping stations by continuing contract, including Government costs ............................... 505,506.00 Complete architect-engineer services being furnished under contract in connection with above construc- tion, including related Government costs........... . 1,414.00 All sections: Complete furnishing and installation of heating sys- tems for five pumping stations by contract, includ- ing related Government costs ..................... 5,700.00 Complete electric service connections to various pump- ing stations and furnish electricity, by contract, for testing and emergency operation of equipment prior to transfer of maintenance and operation responsi- bilities to local interests.......................... 10,000.00 Continue engineering operations during construction including checking of shop drawings and preparation 460 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 of working drawings and change orders and prepare maintenance manual, record drawings and final re- ports by hired labor............................. 31,295.16 Construct minor improvements and perform general cleanup operations by hired labor ................. . 11,485.00 Total ....................................... 758,390.27 No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including .. fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated -. $1,400,000.00- ... . $1,874, 000.00 $885, 600.00 $1, 600,000.00 $5,856,300. 00 Cost----.....-.---.----. 25, 605.95 $446,447. 75 1, 623, 964. 81 1, 933, 035.19 1, 686, 497.05 5, 805, 358.67 Expenditures - -.... 26, 320.95 413, 807. 74 1, 553, 023.02 1, 867, 059.48 1, 671,635. 29 5, 621,452. 56 Maintenance: Appropriated---------------------------------- Cost. Expenditures... Other new work data: Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ........................................ 1$393,700 1 Alloted from prior year appropriation. CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ----------- ---- - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated-----....--.-.------$10, 500. 00 $27,000.00 $26, 000.00 $59, 945.15 $123, 445.15 Cost------.......--...------------ ..------------ 10,500.00 .--------------.------------- 10,500.00 Expenditures-- ..------------------------ 10, 500. 00 -.------- .- 10,500.00 Maintenance: Appropriated....------------------------------------ - ----- ------- ------- Cost....--------- . . --- ...-.--. . . .. . . . . . ..---------------------------- Expenditures- ...------------------------------------------------------------- Other new work data: Contributed for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ........................................ $16,897.68 40. WILLIAMSPORT, SUSQUEHANNA RIVER, PA. Location.-Williamsport, the county seat of Lycoming County, Pa., is located on the left bank of the West Branch of the Susque- hanna River, 40 miles above its mouth. (See U. S. Geological quad- rangle sheets-"Trout Run and Williamsport, Pa.") Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the construction of a system of levees and concrete flood walls and appurtenant structures, consisting of the following features: About 25,225 feet of earth levee and 4,275 feet of concrete flood wall along the left bank of the West Branch of the Susquehanna River, extending from high ground near Sheriden St., generally parallel to and on the right bank of Millers Run to the Susque- hanna River, thence extending upstream along the left bank of FLOOD CONTROL-BALTIMORE, MD., DISTRICT 461 the river and Lycoming Creek; about 28,590 feet of earth levee and 1,740 feet of concrete flood wall along the left bank of the West Branch of the Susquehanna River, extending from high ground at Bottle Run generally parallel to and on the right bank of Lycoming Creek to the Susquehanna River, thence extending upstream along the left bank of the river to Carothers Lane, thence to high ground along the Pennsylvania Railroad; about 10,275 feet of earth levee and 1,565 feet of concrete flood wall along the right bank of the West Branch of the Susquehanna River in South Williamsport, extending from high ground at Central Avenue and Charles Street, along Charles Street to the river, thence upstream along the river to high ground at Maynard Street; a reinforced concrete pressure culvert about 2,250 feet long to provide for control of Hagermans Run; 10 pumping sta- tions for the disposal of interior drainage; and appurtenant closure and drainage structures. The improvement will provide protection for the city of Williamsport and the borough of South Williamsport against a flood discharge equal to the maximum flood of record, which occurred in March 1936. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936. The estimated Federal cost of the new work revised in 1950, is $15,000,000 for construction, which does not include an estimated $84,000 of local contributions. The estimated local cost of lands, damages, and utility relocations, revised in 1950, is $1,300,000. Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. Local inter- ests have furnished assurances that all the requirements will be complied with. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Levee Unit No. 2: Construction, by continuing contract, of levees, flood walls, a pumping station and drainage structures along the Susquehanna River was continued to completion in November 1949. Construc- tion of levees, flood walls, sewers and closure structures along Millers Run was in progress by continuing contract throughout the fiscal year. The major items of work accomplished under the above contracts included 67,028 cubic yards of excavation, place- ment of 87,070 cubic yards of embankment and placement of 391 cubic yards of concrete. Raising of the railroad tracks and bridges over Lycoming Creek and Millers Run was completed under separate contracts by the Pennsylvania Railroad in December 1949, and by the Reading Company in April 1950. Levee Unit No. 3: Construction of Hepburn, Basin and Penn Streets pumping stations by continuing contract was completed in June 1950. Construction of the closure section at Hepburn Street pumping station was in progress under a continuing con- tract throughout the fiscal year. Operations under the above contracts resulted in excavation of 57,980 cubic yards of material, placement of 52,650 cubic yards of embankment and earth fill, placement of 4,390 cubic yards of dumped riprap and placement of 1,437 cubic yards of concrete. Contract for installation of heating systems in four pumping stations was awarded on June 1, 1950 and materials ordered by the contractor. Levee Units Nos. 4 and 5: Foundation investigation, engineer- 939127-51-vol. 1--30 462 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 ing studies and design were continued during the fiscal year by hired labor. Levee Unit No. 6: Construction of Unit 6A consisting of levees, flood walls and drainage structures was completed by continuing contract in September 1949. Construction of Unit 6B was com- menced by continuing contract in November 1949 and was in progress at the end of the fiscal year. This contract includes construction of levees, flood walls, an interceptor sewer, relief wells and appurtenant facilities. Construction of Unit 6C con- sisting of levees, flood walls, a pressure conduit, three pumping stations and related facilities was commenced by continuing con- tract in February 1950 and was in progress at the end of the fiscal year. The major items of work accomplished under the last two contracts above included excavation of 62,100 cubic yards of material, placement of 30,365 cubic yards of embankment and earth fill, placement of 900 cubic yards of concrete, laying of 3,240 linear feet of sewers and installation of 690 linear feet of relief wells. Raising of the railroad tracks, street approaches and related construction at Maynard Street was commenced under a contract with the Pennsylvania Railroad Co. in October 1949 and was completed in June 1950. Operations were commenced in April 1950 by the Pennsylvania Railroad Co. under a contract for cooperative services required to enable construction of Hagermans Run conduit, and were in progress at the end of the fiscal year. The total costs, all for new work, were $2,172,905.35. The total expenditures were $2,246,028.29. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The entire project is approxi- mately 54 percent complete. With completion of the raising of the railroad tracks and bridges over Lycoming Creek, construction of Levee Unit No. 1 is complete. The work remaining to be done is as follows: Levee Unit No. 2: Complete construction under the continuing contract for levees, flood walls, sewers and closure structures along Millers Run. Levee Unit No. 3: Complete construction of the closure section of Hepburn Street pumping station under continuing contract. Complete installation of heating systems in four pumping stations by contract. Levee Units Nos. 4 and 5: Complete detailed design and prepare contract plans and specifications by hired labor, and construct the levee units by contract. Levee Unit No. 6: Complete construction of levees, flood walls, pumping stations and related facilities (Units 6B and 6C) now in progress under continuing contracts. Complete engineering studies and plans by hired labor for the railroad track raising and levee closure at the downstream end of the unit and negotiate an agreement with the Pennsylvania Railroad Co. for performance of the work. The total costs, all for new work, were $8,075,652.58, of which $8,031,428.08 was regular funds, $42,337.47 was contributed funds and $1,887.03 was Emergency Relief funds. The total expendi- tures were $7,977,810.52. FLOOD CONTROL-BALTIMORE, MD., DISTRICT 463 Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on June 30, 1950, $1,451,603.98, plus accounts receivable of $110.51, plus an- ticipated allotments in fiscal year 1951 of $330,000, minus $3,140 contributed funds to be returned to local interests, a total of $1,- 778,574.49, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950 .............. $97,952.57 New work, July 1, 1950 to June 30, 1951: Relocations: Complete raising of Reading Railroad track and bridges at Lycoming Creek and Millers Run, by contract, in- cluding related Government costs ....... 51,200.00 Levee Unit No. 2: Complete construction of levees, flood walls, sewers and closure structures along Millers Run, by contin- uing contract, including related Govern- ment costs .......................... 71,000.00 Levee Unit No. 3 Complete construction of pumping sta- tions, by continuing contract, includ- ing related Government costs....... $55,800.00 Complete construction of closure sec- tions, by continuing contract, includ- ing related Government costs ....... 93,000.00 Complete installation of heating sys- tems in four pumping stations, by contract, including related Govern- ment costs ...................... 7,700.00 156,500.00 Levee Units Nos. 4 and 5: Continue engi- neering studies, design and preparaion of plans, by hired labor................. 72,500.00 Levee Unit No. 6: Complete construction of levees, walls, interceptor sewer and relief wells, by constinuing contract, including relat- ed Government costs.............. 248,800.00 Complete raising of Pennsylvania Rail- road tracks at Maynard Street, by contract ........................ 52,021.92 Complete construction of Hagermans Run conduit, pumping stations and levee closure, by continuing contract, including related Government costs.. 1,016,000.00 Complete cooperative services for Penn- sylvania Railroad relocation at Hag- ermans Run conduit, by contract, including related Government costs. 12,600.00 1.329.421.92 Total ....................................... 1,778,574.49 The additional sum of $1,600,000 can be profitably expended for the following scheduled work during fiscal year 1952: Levee Units Nos. 4 and 5: Continue design and plans, by hired labor, and commence construction of each unit by continuing contract, including related Government costs $1,575,000 Levee Unit No. 6: Complete raising of railroad for levee closure, by contract .................................. 25,000 1,600,000 464 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19 50 Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated - .. 2,100, 000.00 $100, 000.00 $2, 236, 000.00 $1,900, 000.00 $1,700, 000. 00 1$9, 344, 737.03 Cost---...--------- 95, 243.39 1,065,160. 86 1, 221, 763.66 2, 295,154.09 2, 172, 905, 35 18, 033,315. 11 Expenditures --.... 103, 370. 59 981,986. 34 1, 203, 403.78 2, 224, 265.85 2, 246, 028.29 17, 935, 473.05 Maintenance: Appropriated....-----.--------------- ------------------------------------ ------- Cost..... . . ... . .. ...------------------------------------------.------------- E xpenditures --..- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ..................... $159,225.11 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ...... 330,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ...... 489,225.11 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.................... 5,325,300.00 1 Includes $1,887.03 Emergency Relief Furls. CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Contributed---- $23,140.00 ...---------............-- $22, 337.47 .... $39,200.00 $84, 677.47 Cost...--------........ ------------........------------. 42,337.47 -------------- 42.337. 47 Expenditures--.... ._------------... ------------. 42,337. 47 ---------------- 42,337.47 Maintenance: Appropriated-----------.....-------------------- ----------------------------------- Cost----------------- ------------- ------..------------------------ Expenditures ------------------------...------------------------------------ Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950.......................... $3,140 Refunded for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ...............- 3,140 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951................... 41. TYRONE, PA. Location.--Tyrone, Pa., is on the left bank of the Little Juniata River, 15 miles above its confluence with the Frankstown Branch, and 116 miles above the mouth of the Juniata River. Bald Eagle Creek and Sink Run, draining 53 and 7 square miles, respectively, flow through the city. (See U. S. Geological Survey quadrangle sheet "Tyrone, Pa.") Existing project.-The plan of improvement consists of 4,700 feet of levee and 2,000 feet of concrete flood walls along the Little Juniata River, 3,900 feet of channel enlargement and 900 feet of pressure conduit along Bald Eagle Creek, 700 feet of channel en- largement and 1,850 feet of pressure conduit on Sink Run. In- terior drainage will be provided by a pressure conduit on Schell Run, pumping stations, interceptor sewers, and appurtenant works. The improvement will provide protection for the city of FLOOD CONTROL-BALTIMORE, MD., DISTRICT 465 Tyrone against a flood discharge equal to the maximum flood of record, which occurred in March 1936. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act, approved December 22, 1944. (See H. Doc. 702, 77th Cong., 2d sess.) The estimated Federal cost of new work, revised in 1950, is $6,650,000, and the cost to local interests is estimated to be $335,400. Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. Assurances of local cooperation were furnished by the Borough Council of Tyrone and the Water and Power Resources Board of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and were formally accepted June 13, 1949. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Engineering studies and design in cornnection with interior drainage and possible modi- fication of the project plan were in progress by hired labor. The total costs, all for new work, were $13,644.73. The total expendi- tures were $14, 084.47. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Contract plans and specifica- tions are approximately 30 percent complete. The remaining work consists of completing studies of interior drainage and modifica- tions to the project plan, completing contract plans and specifica- tions, and construction of the flood protection. The total costs, all for new work, were $132,410.47. The total expenditures were $132,806.80. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on June 30, 1950, $42,193.20 plus accounts receivable of $396.33, a total of $42,589.53, will be applied to complete studies of the project plan and continue preparation of contract plans and specifications by hired labor. The additional sum of $50,000 can be profitably expended for the following scheduled work during fiscal year 1952: Complete detailed designs and preparation of contract plans and specifications, by hired labor, for the first unit of the project consisting of the protective works proposed along the Little Juniata River .......................................... . $50,000 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated .... $65, 000.00 -... . $25, 000.00 $35,000.00 $175, 000.00 Cost----...----...... ----- 71,070.06 $39, 930. 45 2,102. 48 1, 732. 81 $13, 644. 73 132, 410. 47 Expenditures.... 72, 812. 66 41,459. 62 4, 977. 78 -1,185. 90 14, 084. 47 132, 806. 80 Maintenance: Appropriated ----.--------- -------------------------------------------------- Cost... ---------- ----- ------------- ----------------------- -------------- Expenditures. ------------------------------------------------------------ Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950..................... $42,589.53 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................... 6,475,000.00 466 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 42. YORK, CODORUS CREEK, PA. Location.-York, Pa., is on Codorus Creek, 10 miles above its confluence with the main Susquehanna River. Codorus Creek with its tributary branches is located in York County in the south and central parts of Pennsylvania. (See U. S. Geological Survey quadrangle sheets "Pennsylvania-York and Hanover.") Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for the construction of Indian Rock Dam, an earth and rock fill dam about 1,000 feet long at the top, rising 83 feet above the stream bed, with a reservoir providing for the controlled storage of 28,000 acre-feet at the elevation of the spillway crest. The dam site is located on the main branch of Codorus Creek about 3 miles above York. The outlet works are located in the right abutment and the uncontrolled spillway is located on the right bank, discharging upstream from the tunnel outlet. The reservoir will control the en- tire drainage area of the main branch of Codorus Creek and 41 percent of the drainage area above York. The plan also provides for improvements to Codorus Creek Channel in the vicinity of and through the city -of York for a distance of about 22,969 feet extending from 300 feet above Richland Avenue to a point downstream from the Pennsylvania Railroad crossing known as Black Bridge. The improvements, which will increase the chan- nel capacity to 24,000 cubic feet per second, include widening and deepening the channel, constructing bank protection, removing the York Roller Mill Dam, and the construction of a low-water channel approximately 3,900 feet in length in the vicinity of the York Roller Mill Dam. The improvement will provide protection for the city of York against a flood discharge approximately 33 percent greater than the maximum flood of record, which occurred in August 1933. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936, as amended by the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. The estimated Federal cost of new work, revised in 1949, is $5,100,000, of which $4,558,700 is for construction and $541,300 is for lands and damages. Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act ap- proved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Operation, mainte- nance and repair of Indian Rock Dam were continued by hired labor. There was no significant runoff from the watershed above thei dam necessitating closure of the reservoir gates during the year. Construction of the concrete deck, steel highway bridge over the spillway at the dam was completed by contract on Decem- ber 19, 1949. Contract operations commenced in May 1950 for in- stallation of a heating system in the operating house and con- struction of shop and storage buildings were in progress at the end of the fiscal year. Periodic :inspection and maintenance of the Codurus Creek Channel improvement were continued by hired labor with mainte- nance funds. Acquisition of land and reimbursement to owners was continued by hired labor. New work reconstruction of the FLOOD CONTROL-BALTIORE, MD., DISTRICT 467 first unit of walls and bank protection formerly placed by the Works Progress Administration was completed by contract on September 9, 1949. Design studies and contract plans and speci- fications were completed for a second unit of similar new work and the reconstruction was completed by contract on June 3, 1950. Contract plans and specifications were completed for replace- ment of the existing weir at the upper end of the improvement, but bids received June 9, 1950, were rejected as excessive. The total costs were $146,004.09, of which $126,485.81 was for new work and $19,518.28 was for maintenance. The total ex- penditures were $155,028.33. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project as authorized is 95 percent complete. The construction of Indian Rock Dam is complete except for completing installation of the heating system in the operating house and construction of the shop and storage buildings for maintenance operations. The Codorus Creek Chan- nel improvement is complete except for replacement of the weir at the upper end of the improvement and removal of debris and channel deposits at the lower end. The total costs for new work were $4,857,835.77, of which $4,846,247.63 was regular funds and $11,588.14 was Emergency Relief funds. The total costs for maintenance were $102,918.28. The total expenditures were $4,- 956,072.15. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on June 30, 1950, $157,715.99, plus accounts receivable of $8, plus anticipated allotments in fiscal year 1951 of $90,100 for new work and $20,- 500 for maintenance, a total of $268,323.99, will be applied as fol- lows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950 ............................... $4,689.90 New work, July 1, 1950, to June 30, 1951: Complete installation of heating system in oper- ating house and construction of shop and storage buildings for maintenance operations at the dam, by contract, including related Government costs ...................... $8,400.00 Prepare plans and specifications, by hired labor, for replacement of the weir at the upper end of the improvement and for removal of debris and channel deposits at the lower end, and accomplish such reconstruction and excavation, by contract, including related Government costs 148,000.00 Continue and complete engineering operations during construction including checking of shop drawings and preparation of working draw- ings and change orders and prepare mainte- nance manual, record drawings and final re- ports by hired labor ...................... 17,955.37 Continue and complete reimbursement to owners and obtain certificates of title for lands ac- quired for channel portion of project, by hired labor .............................. 63,797.00 Construct minor improvements and perform gen- eral clean-up operations by hired labor...... 4,000.00 Total new work ................................... $246,842.27 Maintenance, July 1, 1950, to June 30, 1951: Operate and maintain Indian Rock Dam and 468 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Reservoir and the Codorus Creek Channel, by hired labor .............................. 21,481.72 Total new work and maintenance .................. $268,323.99 No new work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. It is anticipated that the authorized improvement can be completed with available funds. The additional sum of $21,820 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1952 for the operation and maintenance of Indian Rock Dam and reservoir and Codorus Creek Channel. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to1946 New work: Appropriated... $478, 200.00 $100, 000. 00 $100,000. 00 $203,100.00- _$5, 009, 888.14 Cost--...-. ... 113, 360. 53 568, 066. 85 97, 471.64 51, 804. 74 $126, 485. 81 14, 857, 835. 77 Expenditures.. - 117, 069. 23 536, 827.10 123, 635. 49 39, 933. 83 135, 089.08 14, 854, 370. 66 Maintenance: Appropriated... 10,000. 00 ..... 15, 200. 00 14, 500.00 20, 500. 00 103, 900. 00 Cost--.....-. 7,921.31 10,137.01 12, 636. 82 21, 273.08 19, 518. 28 102, 918. 28 Expenditures -.... 8, 062. 70 10, 579.01 12, 812.54 19, 275.65 19, 939.15 101, 701.49 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950...................... $70,841.26 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951........ 90,100.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951.......... 160,941.26 I Includes $11,588.14 Emergency Relief funds. 43. 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 ex- ceed $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 and straightening of channels in navigable streams and tributaries thereof when such work is ad- visable in the interest of flood control; provided that not more than $50,000 shall be allotted for this purpose for any single tri- butary from the appropriations for any one fiscal year. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Work on the Che- nango River at Port Dickinson, N. Y., was continued by contract to completion. Channel clearing downstream from Cutler Dam on the Chenango River at Binghamton, N. Y., was initiated by con- tract and progressed to completion. Engineering studies and preparation of plans for clearing of islands and banks along the West Branch Susquehanna River at Milton, Pa., were commenced by hired labor. The total costs, all for new work, were $6,363.01. The total expenditures were $6,800.25. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The projects on the Chenango River at Port Dickinson and downstream from Cutler Dam at Binghamton, N. Y., are complete and maintenance of these im- provements is the responsibility of local interests. The work re- FLOOD CONTROL-BALTIMORE, MD., DISTRICT 469 maining to be done consists of completing plans and specifications for the project at Milton, and accomplishing the proposed clear- ing of the banks and islands. The total costs, all for new work, were $45,486.86. The total expenditures were $42,907.32. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on June 30, 1950, $64,951.78 plus $63.86 accounts receivable, a total of $65,- 015.64, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950.............................. $2,643.40 New work July 1, 1950, to June 30, 1951: Complete preparation of plans and specifications for clearing of islands and banks along the West Branch Susquehanna River at Milton, by hired labor ....................... 2,400.00 Complete proposed clearing operations along the West Branch Susquehanna River at Milton, by contract .............. 46,239.29 Unallocated Funds ......................................... 13,732.95 Total ............................... ............... 65,015.64 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ---------- ---- ---- -- - -------- - - --- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated --.... $25,000.00 -------------- $25,000. 00 $50, 000. 00 $107, 859.10 Cost... ....------------1, 745. 77 $958.66 ------------- 28, 560. 32 6, 363.01 45, 486. 86 Expenditures....- 1,941.02 763.41 -------------- 25, 543.54 6, 800. 25 42, 907. 32 Maintenance: Appropriated----....---------------------------- ----------------------------------- Cost-...-. .----------------..------------------------- ------------------------- Expenditures .------------------------------ ------------------------------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950....... $62,270.37 44. EMERGENCY FLOOD CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED AUGUST 18, 1941 .... The Flood Control Act, approved August 18, 1941, as amended, authorizes the allotment of not to exceed $2,000,000 from the flood-control appropriations for any one fiscal year to be expended in rescue work or in the repair, restoration or maintenance of any flood-control work threatened or destroyed by flood, including the strengthening, raising, extending, or other modification thereof as may be necessary in the discretion of the Chief of Engineers for the adequate functioning of the work for flood control. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Tie-in dike investi- gations at Wilkes-Barre, Pa., were continued by hired labor. Emergency operations were performed in connection with two minor spring floods on the upper Susquehanna River during March and April 1950. The total costs, all for maintenance, were $13,483.05. The total expenditures were $8,810.45. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Emergency operations on the upper Susquehanna River necessitated by the floods of March and April 1950 are complete. Investigations of tie-in dikes at Wilkes- Barre, Pa., remain to be completed. The total project costs, all for maintenance, were $250,919.36, of which $44,300 was contri- 470 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 buted funds and $206,619.36 was regular funds. The total expen- ditures were $245,940.89. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on June 30, 1950, $21,006.04, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950.............................. $4,978.47 Maintenance July 1, 1950 to June 30, 1951: Complete subsurface explorations, engineering studies, and preparation of reports for assigned investigations of tie-in dikes by hired labor...... 16,027.57 Total ............................................. 21,006.04 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - - - --- ---- ------ Fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: A ppropriated....- Co st... - -. . - - -. .- - --. -- - -.. - --..-- - - - -. . --. - -.--.. . . .. .. . . . . -- - . - - . - - - -. . . . . . . . Expenditures.... .-- .-- .--- .--.------.--.-... ... .. Maintenance: Appropriated---- ---------- $50, 635.96 -$2, 708.91 -------------- $216, 219. 88 -$41, 500. 00 1$222,646.93 Cost....--------- ------------ 47, 927.05 145, 209. 26 13, 483.05 1206, 619.36 Expenditures---....-----------............ 47, 927. 05 -------------- 144, 903.39 8, 810. 45 1201,640. 89 I In addition $44,300 contributed funds were expended. 45. EMERGENCY FLOOD CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED JUNE 23, 1947 The Flood Control Act, approved June 23, 1947, authorizes the appropriation of $15,000,000 as an emergency fund to be expend- ed for the repair, restoration, and strengthening of levees and other flood control works which may have been threatened or destroyed by recent floods, or which may be threatened or de- stroyed by later floods. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Raising certain ex- isting levees and installation of seepage relief wells and a collec- tor pipe at Kingston, Pa., were completed by contract. Investiga- tions of tie-in dikes were in progress by hired labor. The total costs, all for maintenance, were $47,927.86. The total expendi- tures were $57,993.55. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Raisingof existing levees and and installation of seepage control system at Kingston are com- plete. The work remaining to be accomplished consists of com- pleting the investigations of tie-in dikes. The total costs, all for maintenance, were $345,577.58. The total expenditures were $345,600.98. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on June 30, 1950, $4,399.02, plus accounts receivable of $75.42, a total of $4,474.44, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950.............................. $52.02 Maintenance, July 1, 1950, to June 30, 1951: Completion of engi- neering studies, investigations and reports on tie-in dikes, by hired labor ............................................... 4,422.42 Total .............................................. 4,474.44 FLOOD CONTROL--BALTIMORE, MD., DISTRICT 471 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 to1946 prior New work: Appropriated--...-- .........------------------------------ .. ........ ... Cs-- .... C ost-.. ..... ...... ------------- .. . ..... ------------ ------------- -------------- .. ......------------ ---------- Expenditures . ----------------------------- ------------------------------------- Maintenance: Appropriated-----.. --------.........-------.--.--... $225,000.00 $215,000. 00 -$90, 000. 00 $350, 000.00 Cost-.......------------.. -----------......................-------- 20, 455.82 277,193.90 47,927.86 345, 577. 58 Expenditures--- ..-----------............. ....------------ 20, 305.12 267, 302. 31 57, 993. 55 345, 600.98 46. SMALL FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS UNDER SECTION 205 OF THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED JUNE, 30, 1948, AS AMENDED Section 205 of the Flood Control Act approved June 80, 1948, as amended by section 212 of the Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950, authorizes the allotment from flood control appropriations, not exceed $3,000,000 for any one fiscal year, for the construction of small flood control projects not spe- cifically authorized by Congress, and not within areas in tended to be protected by projects so authorized, which come within the provisions of section 1 of the Flood Control Act of June 22, 1936, when in the opinion of the Chief of Engineers such work is advisable: Provided, That not more then $150,000 shall be allotted for this purpose at any single locality from the appropriations for any one fiscal year: Provided further, That the provisions of local cooperation specified in section 3 of the Flood Control Act of June 22, 1936, as amended, shall apply: And provided further, That the work shall be complete in itself and not commit the United States to any additional improvement to insure its successful operation, except as may result from the normal procedure applying to projects authorized after submis- sion of preliminary examination and survey reports. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Channel relocation and clearing along the Chenango River at Norwich, N. Y., by con- tract commenced during December 1949 and was in progress at the end of the fiscal year. Preparation of contract plans and specifications for construction of levees along Birdsall Creek at Greene, N. Y., commenced and continued throughout the fiscal year by hired labor. The total costs, all for new work, were $53,- 315.52. The total expenditures were $50,522.18. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction along the Che- nango River at Norwich, N. Y., is 80 percent complete. Contract plans and specifications for construction along Birdsall Creek at Greene, N. Y., are substantially complete. The work remaining to be done is completion of construction along the Chenango River at Norwich, N. Y., and initiation and completion of construction along Birdsall Creek at Greene, N. Y. The total costs, all for new Work, were $53,315.52. The total expenditures were $50,522.18. 472 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19 50 Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on June 30, 1950, $90,977.82, plus accounts receivable of $279.95, a total of $91,257.77, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950.............................. $3,073.29 New work, July 1, 1950, to June 30, 1951: Completion of channel relocation and clearing the Chenango River at Norwich, N. Y., by contract, including related Government costs ..................................... 44,772.59 Completion of contract plans and specifications for construc- tion along Birdsall Creek at Greene, N. Y., by hired labor 7,211.89 Initiation and completion of construction of levees along Birdsall Creek at Greene, N. Y., by contract ............ 36,200.00 Total ............................................... 91,257.77 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 fiscal toyears prior 1946 New work: Appropriated......------------------............ ---------------------------- $141,500.00 $141,500. 00 Cost-...........---------....------------.--------........--............-. -------------- 53,315.52 53,315.52 Expenditures----------------...... .............. --------------------------- 50, 522.18 50, 522. 18 Maintenance: Appropriated- .. ... .- Cost..- - ..------------ Expenditures--- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950.... $61,581.27 47. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS AND CONTINGENCIES FOR FLOOD CONTROL The cost of work during the fiscal year amounted to $219,064. The expenditures were $222,119.32. The balance unexpended on June 30, 1950, $32,100.22, plus accounts receivable, $6,750.82, less accounts payable $14,915.04, plus $71,000 to be alloted, a total of $94,936, will be applied as needed during fiscal year 1951 to payment of expenses under this heading. The additional sum of $98,216 can be profitably expended for continuation of current assignments scheduled during fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: A ost . . ... . .. . . ... . . .. . .. . .. ... .. . .. . ... C ppropriated . ... .. . ... .. . .. . .. ... . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .... . . . .. . . .. . ... . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E xpenditures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . Maintenance: Appropriated .... $83, 944. 85 $10, 555.15 $155,000. 00 $245,000. 00 $243,000.00 $1,138,451.38 Cost-------.----- 52, 542. 71 103, 988.76 148, 238. 50 245, 172.95 219, 064.00 1, 114, 515.38 Expenditures. _ . 55, 303.45 91, 818. 91 158, 047. 73 233, 783. 79 222, 119.32 1, 106, 351. 16 FLOOD CONTROL-BALTIMORE, MD., DISTRICT 473 48. INACTIVE FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS Cost and expenditures For last to June 30, 1950 Estimated Name of project full report, amount re- see Annual quired to Report for- New work Maintenance complete' Milton, Pa.'.................. 1 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 1937 ---------------------------- $8,810,000 Montgomery, Pa. .. 1937 . . ....... -------- 1,360,000 Muncy, Pa.- 1937 ..... .- - ..-.............. 1,889, 500 Jersey Shore, Pa, 1 - -- -- ...................... --.... - -- --- - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - 1937 - - -.....--. ......... .. 3, 020,000 Lock Haven, Pa. ... 1937 ............--------------.......-------------- 8,271,000 Bloomsburg, Pa.1'........---------------------------. ........... 2 --- - -- --- - -- --- - --- -- - -- -- 1937 ---------------------------- 1, 149, 000 West Pittston, 2Pa. .... .............. 1937---------- ------------------- 783,000 Nanticoke, Pa. .. 1937---.-..-..................... -- 1,458, 000 Harrisburg, Susquehanna River Basin, Pa.a. _- 1948 .............. -4, $64, 673.60-------------- 494,300 Federalsburg, Marshyhope Creek, Md.4.... 1941 4, 061.08 -------------- 422,000 1No funds have been allotted and no work has been done on these projects. In accordance with the pro- visions of the 1941 Flood Control Act, the 5-year limitation clause on assurances of local cooperation has been invoked. Project authorization will expire June 1951. unless satisfactory assurances are furnished. 2 No funds have been allotted and no work has been done on these projects. Request for assurances has been withhe'd pending results of investigations in connection with the review report on the Susquehanna River in Luzerne County, Pa. 3 In accordance with Section 3 of the 1944 Flood Control Act, the 5-year limitation clause on assurances has been invoked. The project authorization will expire April 1951 unless satisfactory assurances are fur- nished prior to this date. SAwaiting local cooperation. 5 Estimate of Federal cost revised in 1950. Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood control acts and committee resolutions Date trans- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document Recom- Congress No. mendation Catatonk Creek Basin in the vi- Commerce Committee cinity of Candor, N. Y. (tribu- resolution, June 20, tary of the Susquehanna River). 1944. Chenango and Susquehanna Ri- Flood Control Commit- vers in Broome County, N. Y. tee resolution, Dec. 18, 1945. Juniata River and tributaries, Flood Control Act, Dec. Pennsylvania, with special ref- 22, 1944. erence to proposed Raystown Reservoir. Lackawanna River, Pa..... __ Commerce Committee resolution, July 8, 1942. Marshyhope Creek, Md....-. Flood Control Commit- tee resolution, March 1, 1946. Marshyhope Crexk and tribu- Flood Control Act, July taries, Maryland. 26, 1946. Monkey Run Creek in Comrning, House Public Works Aug. 2, 1949 H. Doc. 305, Favorable. N. Y. and vicinity, tributary Committee resolution, 81st Cong., of the Susquehanna River. January 28, 1947. 1stsess. Nanitoke River and tributaries, Flood Control Act, May Maryland and Delaware, in the 17, 1950. interest of flood control and major drainage improvements. Owego Creek in the vicinity Commerce Committee Owego, N. Y. (tributary of the resolution, June 20, Susquehanna River). 1944. Raystown Reservoir, Juniata Flood Control Act, De- River and tributaries, Penn- cember 22, 1944. sylvania. Solomon Creek, Hanover Town- Flood Control Commit- ship, Pa., tributary of the Sus- tee resolution, March quehanna River. 22, 1946. Susquehanna River and tributa- Commerce Committee ries, for flood control on Cata- resolution, June 20, tonk Creek Basin in vicinity of 1944. Candor, N. Y. 474 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Status of all investigations for flood called for by flood acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document Recom- Congress No. mendation Susquehanna River and tributa- Commerce Committee ries for flood control on Owego resolution, June 20, Creek in the vicinity of Owego, 1944. N.Y. Susquehanne River, North Flood Control Commit- Branch, Pa., and tributaries. tee resolution, July 5, (Final report.) 1946. Susquehanna River, West Flood Control Commit- Branch, Pa., and tributaries. tee resolution, May 29, 1946. Susquehanna River, Pa., flood Flood Control Commit- control in Luzerne County, tee resolution, Jan. 31, Pa at and in vicinity of Wilkes- 1946. Barre, Kingston, and contigu- ous, areas. Susquehanna River, Pa., flood Flood Control Commit- control on Solomom Creek in tee resolution, March Hanover Township, Pa.. 22, 1946. Susquehanna and Chenango Ri- Flood Control Commit- vers in Broome County, N. Y. tee resolution, Decem- (Final report.) ber 18, 1945. Susquehanna and Chenango Ri- Commerce Committee vers in Broome County, N. Y. resolution, Jan, 14, 1946. (Final report.) Susquehanna River in vicinity of Flood Control Act, De- Endicott, Johnson City, and cember 22, 1944. Vestal, N. Y. (Final report.) Susquehanna River in vicinity of Flood Control Act, Dec. Feb. 28,1950. H. Doe. 500, Do, Endicott, Johnson City, and 22, 1944. 81st Cong., Vestal, N. Y. (Interim report.) 2d sess. Do..... -........... ..... Flood Control Commit- .... do.....-. _do---- Do. tee resolution, Dec. 18, ___do -_o_ 1944. Do............... ... ... Committee on Commerce do ........ .... Do. resolution, Jan. 14, 1946. -e__ do.------- - - do --.... Do.. ..................... Flood Control Commit- ..do........ Do. tee resolution, July 5, 1946. Susquehanna River, flood protec- Commerce Committee Au...o2,1949. tion for Cortland, N. Y., and resolution, April 17, vicinity. 1946. Susquehanna River and tributa- House Public Works Aug. 2, 1949. H. Doc. 305, Favorable. ries, New York, Pennsylvania, Committee resolution, 81st Cong., and Maryland, with a view to Jan. 28, 1947. 1st sess. improvement of Monkey Run Creek in Corning, N. Y., and vicinity. Susquehanna River and tributa- Flood Control Commit- ries, New York, Pennsylvania, tee resolution, April 19, and Maryland, with view to 1946. providing flood protection at and in the vicinity of Nichols, Tioga County, N. Y. Susquehanna River, at and in the Flood Control Act, July Nov. 22, 1949--.............. Unfavorable. vicinity of Sidney, N. Y. 24, 1946. I - -I-- - IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE WASHINGTON, D. C., DISTRICT This district comprises a portion of south central Pennsylvania, western Maryland, eastern West Virginia, and northern Virginia embracing the western part of Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries from Cove Point, Md., to a line due west through Wolf Trap Light to the watershed line between the northerly arm of Winter Harbor and Garden Creek, Va. District engineer: Col. Henry C. Wolfe, Corps of Engineers, to May 31, 1950; Lt. Col. H. R. Davis, Corps of Engineers, acting district engineer, to June 27, 1950; and Col. Alan J. McCutchen, Corps of Engineers, since that date. Division engineer of the North Atlantic Division, New York, N. Y., comprising the New York, N. Y., Philadelphia, Pa., Balti- more, Md., Washington D. C., and Norfolk, Va., districts: Brig. Gen. G. J. Nold, Corps of Engineers, to October 2, 1949; Col. E. E. Gesler, Corps of Engineers, acting division engineer, to June 9, 1950; and Col. F. F. Frech, Corps of Engineers, since that date. IMPROVEMENTS Navigation Navigation-Continued Page Page 1. Washington Harbor, D. C. 476 21. Rappahannock River at 2. Potomac River, north side Bowlers Wharf, Va..... 503 of Washington Channel, 22. Mulberry Creek, Va....... 504 D. C ................. 479 23. Urbanna Creek, Va....... 505 3. Potomac River at Alex- 24. Carters Creek, Va........ 506 andria, Va ............ 481 25. Broad Creek, Va......... 508 4. Potomac River below 26. Jackson Creek, Va........ 509 Washington, D. C....... 482 27. Milford Haven, Va........ 510 5. Potomac River and Tribu- 28. Examinations, surveys, and taries at and below contingencies (general). 511 Washington, D. C., Eli- 29. Inactive navigation proj- mination of waterchest- ects .................. 512 nut ................... 484 30. Plant allotment, Wash- 6. Potomac River at Mount ington, D. C., District... 512 Vernon, Va............ 486 7. Occoquan Creek, Va....... 487 Flood control 8. Colonial Beach, Va., Shore Protection ............ 488 31. Washington, D. C., and 9. Monroe Bay and Creek, Va 489 vicinity ............... 514 10. Neale Sound, Md......... . 490 32. Anacostia River and Tribu- 11. St. Patricks Creek, Md.... 491 taries, Flood Protection 12. Breton Bay, Md.......... 492 and Navigation Improve- 13. Bransons Cove, Lower ments, District of Col- Machodoc River, Va.... 493 umbia and Maryland... 516 14. Little Wicomico River, Va. 494 33. Bridgewater, Va ........ 517 15. Hellens Creek, Md........ 496 34. Cumberland, Md., and 16. St. Jeromes Creek, Md.... 497 Ridgeley, W. Va ...... 518 17. Cranes Creek, Va... ... .... 498 35. Savage River Dam, Md... 521 18. Rappahannock River, Va.. 499 36. Waynesboro, Va......... . 523 19. Hoskins Cree, Va ........ 500 37. Salem Church Reservoir, 20. Totuskey Creek, Va....... 502 Va ................... 524 475 476 OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, REPORT OF CHIEF F 1950 Flood control-Continued Flood control--Continued Page Page 38. Emergency repairs to the 41. Snagging and clearing un- Anacostia Levee, Wash- der authority of Section ington, D. C............. 525 2 of the Flood Control 39. Emergency flood-control Act approved August 28, work under authority of 1937, as amended ...... 528 the Flood Control Act 42. Preliminary examinations, approved August 18, surveys, and contingen- 1941 .................. 526 cies for flood control .... 529 40. Emergency flood-control 43. Inactive flood control proj- work under authority of ects .................. 529 Section 208 of the Flood Control Act approved June 30, 1948 ......... .527 1. WASHINGTON HARBOR, D. C. Location.-Washington Harbor is located within the District of Columbia at the junction of the Anacostia River with the Potomac River which flows in a southeasterly direction 108 miles to the Chesapeake Bay. It is southerly 202 miles by water from Balti- nore, Md., and northerly 195 miles from Norfolk, Va. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 560.) Previous projects.-The original project for the Potomac River was adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of March 2, 1833, July 11, 1870, and August 2, 1882. For further details, see page 1791 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 295 of Annual Report for 1934. The River and Harbor Act of September 19, 1890, author- ized an allotment for work on the Anacostia River; joint resolu- tion of Congress of April 11, 1898, made appropriation for a sur- vey; and a project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 13, 1902 (H. Doc. 87, 55th Cong., 3d sess., and Annual Re- port for 1899, p. 1443). For further details see page 430 of Annual Report for 1932 and page 421 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This project is a combination and extension of the latest projects for the Potomac River at Washington, D. C., and the Anacostia River, D. C. The project provides for: (1) Virginia Channel, from Giesboro Point to Francis Scott Key Bridge, 24 feet deep and 400 feet wide, with the width increased as necessary to afford a low-water cross-section area of 25,000 square feet; (2) Washington Channel, from Hains Point to the head of Washington Channel, 24 feet deep and 400 feet wide; (3) Anacostia River from Giesboro Point to Anacostia Bridge, 24 feet deep and 400 feet wide, with turning basin 800 feet wide and approximately 2,400 feet long of same depth opposite the Naval Gun Factory; (4) Anacostia River from Anacostia Bridge, 24 feet deep and 200 feet wide to turning basin 400 feet square of same depth at foot of Fifteenth Street SE. The channel lengths including turning basins are: Virginia Channel, 25,000 feet; Washington Channel, 10,000 feet; and Anacostia River, 15,000 feet. (5) operation and maintenance of the inlet gates and lock and the outlet gates of the Tidal Basin constructed under a previ- ous project to flush the Washington Channel. The plane of ref- erence is low-water datum which is 0.35 foot below mean low tide RIVERS AND HARBORS-WASHINGTON, D. C., DISTRICT 477 as observed from 1932 to 1942. Tidal ranges are: Mean, 2.9 feet; irregular, 4.5 feet; and extreme, 10.7 feet. The estimate of cost to the Federal Government for new work, revised in 1948, is $447,000, exclusive of amounts expended under previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate for an- nual cost of maintenance is $83,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 30, 1935 (Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 22, 74th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published maps are in the project document. Terminal facilities.-On the Virginia Channel (Georgetown water front) there are 10 wharves generally of the bulkhead type, of timber, stone, and concrete, privately owned. Railroad and crane service are available at a number of the wharves. On the Washington Channel are 2 yacht basins with a total capacity for 198 yachts, under jurisdiction of the District of Columbia and 12 wharves of open pile and bulkhead construction, all owned by the Federal Government, but most of which are leased to private parties or serve governmental agencies. On the Anacostia River are about 23/4 miles of commercial water front on which are located 7 privately owned and 2 Government wharves, and 3,500 linear feet of bulkhead with slips for governmental agencies. In addition, there are numerous small stagings and floats used by yacht clubs for mooring small boats. Some of the wharves and slips have transfer and rail facilities. The wharves of the Washington Har- bor are only open to the public by special arrangement, except for the District of Columbia fish wharves on the Washington Channel. Terminal facilities, except for those in the Washington Channel, are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operationsi and results during fiscal year.-The Tidal Basin gates were repaired and operated throughout the year at a cost of $7,496.61. Patrols were made over the entire Washington Harbor area in July 1949 and June 1950 to insure that reinfestation by the water- chestnut plant (Trapa natans) had not occurred. The work was accomplished by hired labor and Government plant at a cost of $800. Dredging by contract with bucket dredge and barge disposal was in progress in Anacostia River, between Giesboro Point and Anacostia Bridge from January 2, 1950, to March 6, 1950. A total of 287,914 cubic yards was deposited in the Daingerfield Island disposal area at a cost of $157,247.15. Dredging was per- formed over the outfall sewer by the U. S. Derrickboat Benning from May 8 to May 19, 1950. A total of 2,441 cubic yards was removed to the disposal area at Daingerfield Island at a cost of $2,149.73. A hydrographic survey was made in February 1950 in Wash- ington Channel from Giesboro Point to Fourteenth Street bridge. The work was accomplished by hired labor and Government plant at a cost of $658.07. Hydrographic surveys and studies were made of Oxon Run, Daingerfield Island and Hunting Creek for future disposal areas for dredging in Washington Harbor at a cost of $3,732.39. 939127-51-vol. 1--31 478 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19 50 Demobilization of the derrickboat Benning after removal of shoal from Virginia Channel downstream of railroad bridge was completed during month of July 1949 at a cost of $243.07. Total costs for the year were $172,327.02, all for maintenance. Total exepnditures were $182,362.61. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was started in April 1937 and was about 50 percent complete at the end of the fiscal year. The channels and basins in the Anacostia River are complete and those at the forks of the channel at Hains Point are partially complete. Except for dredging between the limits of 2,000 feet above and 3,000 feet below the Memorial Bridge, no new work has been done downstream of Key Bridge in Virginia Channel. The controlling depths in the channels throughout the harbor were as follows: Controlling Name of channel depth Date Feat Potomac River, Virginia Channel from Giesboro Point to Key Bridge 120.3 April 1949. Washington Channel from Giesboro Point to Fourteenth Street Bridge _ 118.9 Feb.. 1950. Anacostia River from Giesboro Point to Anacostia Bridge -------------- .. 224. 2 March 1950. Anacostia River from Anacostia Bridge to Fifteenth Street, S. E._ - 321.1 October 1947. 1 For 200-foot width. 2 For 400-foot width. 3For 100-foot width. The work remaining to be done to complete the project consists of: (1) Removal of rock in Virginia Channel upstream of Memori- al Bridge. (2) Dredging in Virginia Channel from Giesboro Point up- stream to a point 3,000 feet below Memorial Bridge. Total costs for the existing project were $849,443.97, of which $162,006.33 was for new work and $687,437.64 was for mainte- nance. This includes $4,000 for emergency dredging under pro- visions of Section 3 of the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945. The total expenditures were $849,380.59. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $34,849.13, minus a proposed revocation of $24,651.45, a total of $10,198.68 will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950............................ $63.38 Maintenance: Operation and repair of tidal gates, Tidal Basin, Washington, D. C., by hired labor (July 1, 1950, to June 30, 1951) ................................................... 10,135.30 Total for all work.................................... 10,198.68 The additional sum of $12,500 can be profitably expended dur- ing fiscal year 1952 for operation and repair of tidal gates, Tidal Basin, Washington, D. C., by hired labor (July 1, 1951 to June 30, 1952). RIVERS AND HARBORS-WASHINGTON, D. C., DISTRICT 479 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ----- -- -- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated --------------------------------- -------------- $3,191, 007.11 Cost...-.------------ -------------------------------.------------------ 3,191,007.11 Expenditures . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . .. ..-----------------------3, 191,007. 11 AMaintenance: Appropriated ..- $6, 800. 00 $500.00 $11, 750.00 $197, 182. 87 $204, 100. 00 2, 549, 833.01 Co . .. .. -. 4, 862. 72 5, 723. 43 13, 233.31 195, 907. 27 172, 327. 02 2, 515, 047. 26 Expenditures.... 8,920. 28 5, 936. 28 12,195.98 186, 845.83 182, 362. 61 2, 514, 983.88 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.......... $285,000 2. POTOMAC RIVER, NORTH SIDE OF WASHINGTON CHANNEL, D. C. Location.-The area covered by the project is the waterfront channelward of Maine Avenue on the north side of Washington Channel, extending upstream from Fort Leslie J. McNair (War College) at Maine Avenue and P Street a distance of approxi- mately 5,123 feet to the foot of Fourteenth Street SW., in the District of Columbia. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 560.) Existing project.-This provides for development of the com- mercial water front of Washington Channel by construction of (1) a yacht harbor in four sections on the upstream half of the section, with berthing space for about 286 boats; (2) two wharves for activities of the District of Columbia; (3) three wharves for existing transportation lines and general service; (4) construc- tion of bulkhead walls; and (5) removal of the old and dilapidated existing structures. The project further provides that during the construction period the District Engineer be given jurisdiction over the entire waterfront except the municipal fish wharf, and that the completed work as well as the maintenance and ad- ministration thereof should be under the Commissioners of the District of Columbia. The estimate of cost to the Federal Government for new work, revised in 1950, is $6,097,000, exclusive of $389,000 to be con- tributed by the District of Columbia to cover the cost of the two wharves for District of Columbia activities. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 30, 1935 (Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 13, 73d Cong., 1st sess.). Detailed plans approved by the Chief of Engineers, September 24, 1945, provide for the following modifications in the items of construction: (1) A yacht harbor in three sections on the up- stream half of the water front with berthing space for about 356 boats; (2) one wharf for the combined use of the police and fire departments of the District of Columbia; (3) three wharves for existing transportation lines and general service; (4) construe- 480 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 tion of bulkhead walls; and (5) removal of the old and dilapidated existing structures. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-The entire water front is Government- owned and facilities are leased to individuals or serve govern- mental agencies. Two yacht basins to accommodate 198 yachts and small boats together with a public sales and service pier, and a concrete and timber pier 340 feet long and 100 feet wide for general commercial use have been completed under the existing project. Of the 12 commercial piers only 5 can be classed as modern. The only wharves open to the public are those owned by the District ef Columbia at the municipal fish market where daily rental rates are charged. The facilities are considered inadequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during the fiscal year.-Plans and spe- cifications for the superstructure of the excursion pier (Pier No. 4) were prepared at a cost of $20,347.27. Construction by con- tract was started June 14, 1950, on the superstructure of the excursion pier, the placing of forms for the deck being in progress at the end of the fiscal year. The cost for the year was $28,568.25. Miscellaneous studies of Yacht Basin No. 3 were made at a cost of $10.88. Unimproved property not required for construction was leased for private use at a cost of $1,763.03, for the year. Total costs for the year, all for new work were $50,689.43, United States funds. Total expenditures were $86,007.57, United States funds. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was started in April 1938 and was approximately 30 percent complete at the end of the fiscal year. Construction of Yacht Basins No. 1 and 2 was completed in November 1940 and the basins were leased for commercial use and transferred to the District of Columbia for operation and maintenance on December 3, 1940. Commercial Pier No. 5 was completed in December 1941, and was transferred to the District of Columbia for operation and maintenance on March 21, 1942. The substructure for the ex- cursion pier (Pier 4) was completed in March 1949. All property required for construction of the project, except that occupied by the harbormaster, has been transferred from the District of Columbia to the Secretary of the Army, and those properties not required for immediate construction have been leased for tempo- rary commercial use. Plans and specifications for Yacht Basin No. 3 were 75 percent complete and for Piers No. 2 and No. 3, were 7 percent complete. The work remaining to be done to complete the project con- sists of (1) construction of two yacht basins; (2) construction of two piers for activities of the District of Columbia; (3) com- pletion of the superstructure for the excursion pier (Pier 4) and construction of a pier for existing transportation lines and gen- eral service; (4) completion of bulkhead walls; and (5) comple- tion of removal of existing structures. Total costs, all for new work, were $1,833,763.04, of which $1,444,763.04 was regular funds and $389,000 was contributed funds. Total expenditures were $1,809,310.89 of which $1,420,- RIVERS AND HARBORS-WASHINGTON, D. C., DISTRICT 481 310.89 were regular funds and $389,000 contributed funds. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $327,746.50, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950.............................. $25,515.65 New work: Completion by contract of superstructure of excursion pier (Pier 4), July 1, 1950 to February 20, 1951 .............. 299,830.85 Leasing and management of properties not required for con- struction, July 1, 1950 to June 30, 1951 .................. 2,400.00 Total for all work.................................. 327,746.50 No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - . .-. - - -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated .. $413, 000.00 -400, 000. 00 $400, 000. 00 $54, 994. 22 $349, 700. 00 11, 748,057.39 Cost................--------..------------.......------------ 183, 931.14 289, 444.48 50, 689.43 11,444, 763.04 Expenditures--....--...........---------------...------....... 141, 663.26 262, 276. 89 86, 007.57 11,420, 310. 89 Maintenance: Appropriated.... ..... C ost . .. E xpenditures....- ---. -- ---. . .- - - - - --.- .- - - - - - - - --.---. . -- - - - . . - - -... . . - - - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950. ................. $23,230.85 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................. 4,349,000.00 1 Exclusive of $389, 000 contributed funds. 8. POTOMAC RIVER AT ALEXANDRIA, VA. Location.-Alexandria is 3 miles below Washington, D. C., on the right bank of the Potomac River, which flows in a south- easterly direction into the Chesapeake Bay 105 miles downstream. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 560.) Existing project.-This provides for a depth of 24 feet in front of Alexandria between the through channel and a line drawn 20 feet outside of the established pierhead line. This area is about 6,700 feet in length and averages 300 feet in width. The plane of reference is mean low water. Tidal ranges are: Mean, 2.8 feet; irregular, 4.5 feet; and extreme 10.6 feet. The estimate of cost to the Federal Government for new work, made in 1908, was $116,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $9,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 25, 1910 (H. Doc. 1253, 60th Cong., 2d sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Terminal facilities.-Alexandria has 12 regular shipping wharves or landings; 9 of these are privately owned (of which 4 are open to the public by special arrangement) and 3 owned by the United States. The terminal and transfer facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. 482 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Operations and results during fiscal year.-Removal of scattered waterchestnut growth (Trapa natans) was in progress by hired labor and Government plant in July 1949 and June 1950 along the Alexandria waterfront at a cost of $900. The cost and expenditures for the year, all for maintenance, were $900. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was started in September 1910 and was completed in December 1911. The controlling depth in August 1947 was 24.7 feet in the lower section and 24.2 feet in the upper section. Total costs and ex- penditures were $310,956.38 of which $95,214.52 was for new work and $215,741.86 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . .. . . . . - - -- . - $95,214.52 Cost..... ... ..- - -95,214.52 Expenditures-.... - - ------------- - 95, 214. 52 Maintenance: Appropriated.... $500.00 $2, 300.00 -$5, 714.36 $900.00 $215, 741. 8' Cost... - -- - 2, 172. 60 1, 874.17 28, 261.22 - -.... 900.00 215, 741.86 Expenditures .. 2, 660.25 1, 043.07 27, 992. 32 1,100. 00 900. 00 215, 741. 86 4. POTOMAC RIVER BELOW WASHINGTON, D. C. Location.-The Potomac River is formed 21 miles below Cum- berland, Md., and flows southeasterly about 285 miles and enters Chesapeake Bay, about 80 miles from the Atlantic Ocean. Wash- ington, D. C., is located 108 miles upstream of the mouth, and the head of tidewater is at mile 117. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 557, 558, 559, and 560.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 24 feet deep and 200 feet wide between the mouth of the river and Giesboro Point at Washington, D. C., a distance of 108 miles. The plane of refer- ence is mean low water. Tidal ranges are: Mean, 1.3 feet at the mouth, 2.9 feet at Washington; irregular, 2 feet at the mouth, 4.5 feet at Washington; extreme, approximately 6 feet at mouth, 10.7 feet at Washington. The estimate of cost to the Federal Government for new work made in 1891 was $158,400. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $20,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1899 (H. Doc. 33, 52d Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the Annual Report for 1902, page 1038, and in House Document 859, Sixtieth Congress, first session. Terminal facilities.-In general, the improvement is a main river channel, and terminal facilities are only served where the channel runs close to either bank of the river. In all, 13 wharves RIVERS AND HARBORS-WASHINGTON, D. C., DISTRICT 483 are thus served. These wharves are of open and solid fill con- struction and bulkhead type. The facilities are considered ade- quate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Removal of water- chestnut growth (Trapa natans) was in progress during July and August 1949 and May and June 1950 in areas adjacent to the channel between Alexandria, Va., and Aquia Creek, Va., and tributaries within these limits except Occoquan Creek, Va., and the Potomac River at Mt. Vernon, Va., by Government-owned underwater cutting machines and hired labor at a cost of $10,- 269.80. During the year, a total of 500 acres of heavily infested areas were cut and 1,700 acres of scattered growth were cut from the Potomac River and all tributaries between Washington, D. C., and Aquia Creek, Va. Dredging by contract was in progress at Upper Smith Point and Lower Smith Point-Maryland Point Bars from October 23, 1949, to December 9, 1949. A total of 517,917 cubic yards was pumped into adjacent disposal areas, at a cost of $76,446.15. Hydrographic surveys were made of shoal areas in the Potomac River in vicinity of Hallowing Point, Cedar Point and Higgins Point. Destroyed triangulation control was reestablished at Kettle Bottom Bar, Smith-Maryland Point Bar and Mattawoman Bar by Government plant and hired labor at a cost of $11,947.00. Total costs for the year were $98,662.95, all for maintenance. Total expenditures were $101,549.92. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was started in March 1900 and completed in June 1905. Controlling depths for the project width of 200 feet were as follows: Miles Controlling Name of bar above depth Date mouth Feet Kettle Bottom_ ._ _._ _._ _.___ . ._ 38 23.4 June 1947. Lower Smith Point-Maryland Point_.... 68 24.8 October 1949. Upper Smith Point..----------------- 71 24.4 October 1949. Mattawoman_----------- _----- - -83 23.6 May 1948. Marshall Hall.__--- ----- - -95 23.0 June 1947. Naval Magazine ........................................ _107 - 23.7 June 1944. Total costs were $1,030,487.13, of which $153,836 was for new work and $876,651.13 for maintenance, which includes $1,000 for each of the following tributaries: Little Wicomico River, Va.; Herring Creek, Md.; Coan River, Va.; and $20,000 under allot- ments to tributaries for waterchestnut eradication. Total ex- penditures were $1,028,484.93. In addition, a total of $101,161.92 of United States Public Health Service funds has been expended for removal of waterchestnuts. Proposed operation.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $59,138.67, plus an anticipated allotment of $16,861.33, a total of $76,000 will be applied as follows: 484 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Accounts payable, June 30, 1950............................. $2,002.20 Maintenance: Dredging by contract at Mattawoman and Marshall Hall bars to restore project dimensions (March and April 1951) ................................................... 73,997.80 Total for all work.................................. 76,000.00 The additional sum of $150,000 can profitably be expended dur- ing fiscal year 1952 to perform maintenance dredging at Kettle Bottom bar with U. S. hopper dredge from September 1 to Octo- bex 31, 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated----.... ------------------------------------------------------ $153,836. 00 ------------- Cost...------......... --------- - ------------------------------------ 153,836.00 Expenditures----....-.........-............------------.--------------.........--------------.....-------------- 153,836. 00 Maintenance: Appropriated.... $19, 200.00 $46,000. 00 $11, 000.00 $27, 500.00 $137,000.00 1933, 787. 60 Cost---------... ---. 36, 856.82 29, 406. 58 33,124.81 13, 314.17 98, 662.95 1876, 651.13 Expenditures .... 47, 585. 60 26,188.92 18, 598.17 37, 690. 24 101, 549.92 1874, 648. 93 I In addition, $101,161.92 of U. S. Public Health Service funds were expended for waterchestnut eradica- tion. 5. POTOMAC RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES AT AND BELOW WASHINGTON, D. C., ELIMINATION OF WATERCHESTNUT Location.-The waterchestnut, botanically known as Trapa natans, is an annual fresh-water plant infesting the navigable portions of the Potomac River and its tributaries between Key Bridge in the District of Columbia and Maryland Point, 48 miles downstream of Washington, D. C. Washington, D. C., is located 108 miles upstream of the mouth of the river. At the height of infestation in 1939, it covered about 10,000 acres of navigable waters between these limits. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Sur- vey Charts Nos. 559 and 560.) Existing project.-This provides a plan for complete exadica- tion of the waterchestnut from the Potomac River and its tribu- taries at and below Washington, D. C., by (a) 4 years of mechani- cal cutting in heavily infested areas with manual removal of scattered plants; (b) 3 years of intensive patrol and manual re- moval of scattered plants; (c) 2 years of concentrated patrol during the growing season; (d) 6 years of patrolling the entire area every 2 years. The tidal ranges are: Mean, 1.1 feet at Mary- land Point and 2.9 feet at Washington; irregular, 2 feet at Mary- land Point and 4.5 feet at Washington; extreme, approximately 7.5 feet at Maryland Point and 10.7 feet at Washington. The estimate of cost to the Federal Government, made in 1947, was $142,000, which is the total of annual costs over a 15-year period, decreasing from $32,000 during the first year to $3,500 for the ninth year and an average of $1,000 for each of the six years thereafter. This is an average of $9,467 annually for the RIVERS AND HARBORS-WASHINGTON, D. C., DISTRICT 485 15 years. If a longer period is required, the average annual cost for each subsequent year is estimated to be $1,000. The work is maintenance. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved May 17, 1950 (H. Doc. 113, 81st Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. For eradica- tion operations under other projects see reports for Washington Harbor, D. C., Potomac River at Alexandria, Va., Potomac River below Washington, D. C., Potomac River at Mount Vernon, Va., and Occoquan Creek, Va. Future operations for eradication of waterchestnuts at the localities covered by these projects will be consolidated under the project Potomac River and tributaries at and below Washington, D. C.-Elimination of Waterchestnut. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work on the elimination of waterchestnuts has been in progress since 1939 under allotments for maintenance of five existing river and harbor projects. Prior to the adoption of this project and through the fiscal year ending June 30, 1950, a total of 25,000 acres of the growth has been cut and recut from the Potomac River and its tributaries between Washington, D. C., and Maryland Point. All infested areas have been cut at least once. Two years of mechanical cutting in heavily infested areas and manual removal of scattered plants as listed for accomplishment under the eradication schedule for the existing project have been completed under maintenance of other existing river and harbor projects prior to adoption of the eradication project. There have been no costs under the existing project. Prior to adoption of the project and through the fiscal year ending June 30, 1950, maintenance funds in the amount of $310,187.08 have been expended for removal of waterchestnuts. This amount in- cludes $10,000 allotted under section 3 of the River and Harbor Act of July 3, 1930, and $10,000 allotted under section 3 of the River and Harbor Act of October 17, 1940, to ten tributaries of the Potomac River, and the following maintenance funds from existing river and harbor projects in the affected area: Wash- ington Harbor, D. C., $19,725.55; Potomac River at Alexandria, Va., $22,023.26; Potomac River below Washington, D. C., $200,- 936.54; Potomac River at Mount Vernon, Va., $18,201.73; and Occoquan Creek, Va., $29,300. In addition, a total of $101,161.92 contributed by the United States Public Health Service has been expended. Proposed operations.-There is no unexpended balance from previous allotments. An anticipated allotment of $30,500 for maintenance, will be applied to the patrol and removal of scattered waterchestnut plants at the following localities: Washington Harbor, D. C.; Potomac River at Alexandria, Va.; Occoquan Bay and Creek, Va.; Potomac River at Mt. Vernon, Va.; Potomac River and other tributaries below Washington, D. C. The additional sum of $25,000 can profitably be expended dur- ing fiscal year 1952 for maintenance in continuing eradication of waterchestnut growth from Potomac River and its tributaries. 486 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1.950 6. POTOMAC RIVER AT MOUNT VERNON, VA. Location.-Mount Vernon lies in Fairfax County, Va., about 141/2 miles below Washington, D. C. on the right bank of the Po- tomac River, which flows in a southeasterly direction into the Chesapeake Bay, 931/2 miles downstream from Mount Vernon. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 560.) Existing project.-This provides for dredging a channel 200 'feet wide and 9 to 10 feet deep, at mean low water, between the main channel of the Potomac River and the Mount Vernon wharf, a distance of about 2,200 feet, with a turning basin of the same depth and a radius of 200 feet at the wharf. Tidal ranges are: Mean, 2.2 feet; irregular, 3 feet; and extreme, 9.7 feet. The estimate of the cost of the project to the Federal Govern- ment made in 1888 was $26,000. 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 Documents Channel 6 to 7 feet deep, 150 feet wide, from Poto- Annual Report, 1879, vol. 1, p. 83. mac River channel to Mount Vernon wharf, with Mar. 3, 1879 turning basin at wharf. Channel increased to 9- to 10-foot depth, 200-foot Annual Report, 1888, vol. 1, p. 814. width, turning basin to have 200-foot radius. Terminal facilities.-There is one privately owned and operated wharf on the Mount Vernon estate at the head of the channel. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Removal of scat- tered waterchestnut growth was in progress by hired labor and Government plant during July 1949 and June 1950, at a cost of $1,000. The cost and expenditures for the year, all for maintenance, were $1,000. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was start- ed in October 1879 and was about 90 percent complete in May 1891. The controlling depth in March 1948 was 12.2 feet for a channel width of 150 feet. The total costs and expenditures un- der the existing project were $68,485.88, of which $17,000 was for new work and $51,485.88 was for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. RIVERS AND HARBORS-WASHINGTON, D. C., DISTRICT 487 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated ... . ..-----------------------------------------------------------. $17,000. 00 C ost....------------- ----- -- - -. - - - - - - - . . . ..-------------- 17,000.00 Expenditures -... - -- - - --- -- - - -- - - - - - - -- - - - --- - --- - -17, 000. 00 Maintenance: Appropriated...._ $1, 500. 00 $1,000.00 $15, 000. 00 -$164.12 $1,000. 00 51, 485. 88 Cost...------------ 2,018. 00 1,500. 00 15, 835.88 1,000. 00 51, 485. 88 Expenditures.... 5, 637. 74 1,500. 00 15, 835. 88 -1,000.00 51, 485.88 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.......... . $9,000 7. OCCOQUAN CREEK, VA. Location.-Occoquan Creek is formed by the junction of Bull and Broad Runs, about 5 miles southeast of Manassas, Va., and flows about 13 miles in a southeasterly direction, emptying into the Potomac River about 26 miles below Washington, D. C. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 5.60.) Previous projects.-The original project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1873. For further details see page 1792, Annual Report for 1915, and page 363, Annual Report for 1936. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 6 feet deep and 150 feet wide from deep water in the Potomac River to Taylors Point, and thence 100 feet wide to the town of Occoquan, 6 miles from the mouth, and the protection of the channel above Taylors Point by riprap-stone dikes 2,200 feet long. The plane of refer- ence is mean low water. Tidal ranges are: Mean, 2 feet; irregular, 3 feet; extreme, approximately 8 feet. The estimate of cost to the Federal Government for new work, revised in 1950, is $64,000 exclusive of amounts expended under previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate for an- nual cost of maintenance is $3,000. The existing project was adopted by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Dec. 5, 1890 Channel 6 feet deep and 100 to 150 feet wide through Annual Report for 1891, p. 1254. four bars and construction of dikes. Mar. 2, 1907 Extending channel 6 feet deep and 150 feet wide H. Doc. 190, 59th Cong., 1st sess. through outer bar. (The latest publisled map is in H. Doc. 190, 63d Cong., 2d sess.) Terminal facilities.-There are 10 landings or wharves in Occo- quan Creek. The principal terminal is a solid fill and open-pile structure; all the other wharves or landings are solid bulkhead structures. The terminal facilities are considered sufficient for the present traffic. 488 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Operations and results during fiscal year.-Removal of water- chestnut growth (Trapa natans) by Government plant and hired labor was in progress in Belmont Bay and Occoquan Bay and Creek during July 1949 and June 1950. Approximately 150 acres of heavy plant growth and 2,000 acres of scattered growth were removed from Occoquan Creek and its tributaries, at a cost of $2,000. The total cost for the year was $2,000, all for maintenance. Total expenditures were $4,812.88. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was start- ed in May 1891 and was 92 percent complete in April 1908. The work remaining to be done to complete the project is the con- struction of a dike at Upper Mud Bar, which is not at present considered necessary. Stone dikes aggregating 1,953 linear feet have been built and channels aggregating 2.6 miles have been dredged. The controlling depth was 4.8 feet over Lower Mud Bar in May 1947. Total costs were $153,939.12, of which $41,252.95 was for new work and $112,686.17 was for maintenance. Total expenditures for the existing project were $153,939.12. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated....-----... -------------------- --------------------------------- $66,252.95 .------------------------------------------------------- Cost-----------.. . 66, 252.95 Expenditures----.. ------------ ------- ------------------------------------- 66, 252.95 Maintenance: Appropriated ..- $2,000.,00 $7, 000.00 $1,152. 27 3, 800. 00 $2,000.00 112, 686.17 Cost.... 3, 500. 00 ...------------.. 5, 810.33 3,152. 27 3,800. 00 2,000. 00 112, 686.17 Expenditures.... 2, 698.64 2, 253.24 6,152. 27 2,987. 12 4, 812. 88 112, 686.17 Other new; work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated.,for completion of existing project............. $22,700 8. COLONIAL BEACH, VA., SHORE PROTECTION Location.-Colonial Beach, Westmoreland County, Va., is lo- cated on the right bank of the Potomac River 40 miles upstream from its mouth at Chesapeake Bay and 69 miles downstream from Washington, D. C. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 558.) Existing project.-This provides for Federal participation by the contribution of funds in an amount equal to one-third the first cost of the protective measures at Colonial Beach, which comprise construction of a stone revetment in sections totaling 7,350 feet in length along State Highway No. T-1101 (Irving Avenue) between Hawthorne Street and Castlewood Park. The plane of reference is mean low water. The tidal ranges are mean, 1.6 feet; irregular, 2.5 feet; and extreme, approximately 7 feet. The estimate of the Federal share of the first cost of the proj- RIVERS AND HARBORS-WASHINGTON, D. C., DISTRICT 489 ect, made in 1948, is $35,000. The estimated non-Federal share of the first cost is $70,000. The project will be maintained by local interests. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved May 17, 1950 (H. Doc. 109, 81st Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-The existing project was approved subject to the provisions that the Commonwealth of Virginia or respon- sible local authorities: (1) Adopt the aforementioned plan of protection; (2) submit fir approval by the Chief of Engineers detailed plans and specifications and arrangements for prosecut- ing the entire work prior to the commencement of such work; (3) provide all necessary lands, easements, and rights-of-way for accomplishment of the work; and provided further that respon- sible local authorities give satisfactory assurances that they will (a) maintain the protective works during the useful life thereof as may be required to serve their intended purpose; (b) hold and save the United States free from all claims for damages that may arise either before, during, or after prosecution of the work; (c) assure that water pollution from sources within their jurisdiction that would endanger the health of bathers will not be permitted; and (d) assure continued public ownership of the beach and its administration for public use only. Local interests were notified on June 15, 1950, of the required conditions. Agree- ment to the conditions has not been received and inititation of work is indefinitely postponed pending financial adjustments between the State of Virginia and the town of Colonial Beach. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been done under the project. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. 9. MONROE BAY AND CREEK, VA. Location.-Monroe Bay is a slight indentation on the right bank of the Potomac River located in Westmoreland County, Va., 34 miles upstream of the Chesapeake Bay and 75 miles down- stream from Washington, D. C. Monroe Creek is a tidal stream 5 miles in length which flows in a southerly direction and dis- charges into Monroe Bay. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Sur- vey Chart No. 558.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 8 feet deep, 100 feet wide, and 950 feet long, through the bar at the entrance, and within the creek a channel 7 feet deep, 100 feet wide, and 2,500 feet long, with turning and anchorage basin 500 feet in width at the upper end in the vicinity of the Colonial Beach waterworks. The plane of reference is mean low water. The mean tidal ranges are Mean, 1.6 feet; irregular, 2.5 feet; and extreme, approximately 7 feet. The estimate of cost to the Federal Government for new work made in 1928 was $15,200. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $700. 490 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of July 3, 1930 (H. Doc. 172, 70th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Terminal facilities.-There are 13 wharves and landings in the creek, of which 3 are open to the public. There are two marine railways. None of the wharves has terminal or transfer facilities, and the structures are considered inadequate for present and fu- ture needs. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was started in March and completed in April 1931. The controlling depth in July 1947 was 6.2 feet in the entrance channel and 6.6 feet inside the creek. The costs and expenditures under the ex- isting project were $31,623.93, of which $12,460.07 was for new work and $19,163.86 for maintenance. Porposedoperations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ---• --- Fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated- -- - --.... ................. . $12,460.07 Cost ----......-- .. ------------------------------------------ 12,460.07 Expenditures .. ......-------..------------ ----------------------------------------- 12, 460.07 Maintenance: Appropriated---. ------------------------... $500. 00 -$129. 77 -- 19,163.86 Cost--------------------------370.23--------------------------- 19,163.86 Expenditures ----------------........ ----------- 370. 23 19,163.86 .--------------------------- 10. NEALE SOUND, MD. Location.-Neale Sound is a tidal estuary of the Wicomico River, Charles County, Md., situated near the junction of the Potomac and Wicomico Rivers, 38 miles upstream of Chesapeake Bay, and 70 miles downstream from Washington, D. C. It is 11/2 miles in length and flows in a southeasterly direction parallel with the Potomac River, from which it is separated by Cobb Island and a marshy barrier shore which is breached in a number of places. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 558.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 7 feet deep and 100 feet wide through the lower entrance into Wicomico River and a second channel 6 feet deep at the upper entrance extending from deep water within the sound through the marshy barrier at the head of Cobb Island to deep water in the Potomac with widths of 60 feet within the sound and 80 feet elsewhere. The plane of reference is mean low water. The tidal ranges are: Mean, 1.9 feet; irregular, 2.5 feet; and extreme, approximately 7 feet. The estimate of cost to the Federal Government for new work, made in 1937, was $15,600 exclusive of $1,000 to be contributed by local interests. The latest (1950) approved estimate for an- nual cost of maintenance is $1,100. RIVERS AND HARBORS-WASHINGTON, D. C., DISTRICT 491 The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937 (H. Doc. 159, 75th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with, except that local inter- ests are to furnish, free of cost to the United States, releases from damages and suitable spoil-disposal areas for future maintenance as required. Terminal facilities.-Two wharves open to the public, 24 small privately owned wharves and stages and 1 small marine railway are located on the waterway. The facilities are considered ade- quate for present commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was start- ed in January 1939 and completed in February 1939. The con- trolling depth in December 1948 was 4.2 feet in the entrance from the Potomac River for a width of 50 feet, and 7.6 feet in the entrance from the Wicomico River for a width of 80 feet. Total costs and expenditures under the existing project were $13,500 of which $12,600 was for new work and $900 for mainte- nance. In addition, $1,000 contributed funds was expended for new work. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated..----------$----------------- ------- - ---- - 1$12, 600.00 Cost ...------------------- . ----... 112, 600.00 Expenditures...------1------------1------------------ - ------ ' 112, 600. 00 Maintenance: Appropriated ........ - - $900.00 -- 900. 00 Cost ........... - ...... 900.00-------------- 900.00 Expenditures--.... 900...900. 00 -------------- 900.00 1 In addition, $1,000 contributed funds was expended for new work. 11. ST. PATRICKS CREEK, MD. Location.-St. Patricks Creek in St. Marys County, Md., is a small tidal stream 11/ miles in length which flows in a south- easterly direction and enters the west side of St. Clement Bay at its junction with the Potomac River. The creek is 33 miles upstream from the Chesapeake Bay and 83 miles downstream from Washington, D. C. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 558.) Existing project.-This provides for an entrance channel 7 feet deep, 60 feet wide and approximately 2,450 feet long from deep water in St. Clement Bay to deep water within the creek. The plane of reference is mean low water. The tidal ranges are: Mean, 1.9 feet; irregular, 2.5 feet; and extreme, approximately 7 feet. 492 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 The estimate of cost to the Federal Government for new work, revised in 1950, was $18,200, exclusive of $1,000 to be contributed by local interests. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $4,800. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved May 17, 1950 (H. Doc. 671, 80th Cong., 2d sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-The existing project was approved subject to the provisions that local interests contribute $1,000 in cash toward the cost of new work and agree to provide a suitable public wharf with access road open to all on equal terms, hold and save the United States free from any damage resulting from con- struction and maintenance of the improvement and furnish re- leases from damages to oyster grounds, and furnish free of cost to the United States suitable spoil-disposal areas for the new work and subsequent maintenance, when and as required. It is ex- pected that these requirements will be met promptly. Terminal facilities.-There are 41 small wharves and stagings located in the creek. All are privately owned, but one is open to the public. There is also one marine railway in the creek. The terminal facilities are considered adequate for present commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been done under the project. The controlling depth in March 1946 was 3 feet at mean low water in the entrance channel. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. 12. BRETON BAY, MD. Location.-This is a tidal estuary about 61/2 miles long, which flows in a southwesterly direction. It is located in St. Marys County, Md., entering the Potomac River on its left bank 30 miles upstream of the mouth and 78 miles downstream from Washing- ton, D. C. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 558.) Previous projects.-The original project for improvement was adopted June 18, 1878, and modified in 1886 and 1890. For further details, see page 290 of Annual Report for 1910. Existing project.-This provides for dredging a channel 10 feet deep at mean low water and 200 feet wide from the mouth to Leonardtown, Md., a distance of 61/4 miles, with a turning basin of same depth 400 feet by 600 feet at the Leonardtown wharf. The plane of reference is mean low water. The tidal ranges are: Mean, 1.7 feet; irregular, 2.7 feet; and extreme, 4.5 feet. The estimate of cost to the Federal Government for new work, made in 1950, is $36,400, exclusive of amounts expended under previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $1,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 13, 1902 (H. Doc. 209, 56th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the Annual Report for 1889, page 1002. Terminal facilities.-There are two open pile wharves at Leon- ardtown privately owned but open to the public, and an open pile RIVERS AND HARBORS-WASHINGTON, D. C., DISTRICT 498 Standard Oil wharf. The terminal facilities are considered ade- quate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was dredged to a width of 150 feet in the channel and 600 feet in the turning basin. The project was started in May 1903 and was 90 percent complete in May 1907. The work remaining to be done to complete the project consists of dredging the channel to the full project width of 200 feet. Existing navigation does not justify completion of the project. The controlling depth in No- vember 1948 was 8.6 feet for a width of 150 feet. Total costs and expenditures of the existing project were $23,044.73, of which $10,423.55 was for new work and $12,621.18 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-An anticipated allotment of $30,000 will be used for maintenance dredging by contract in the entrance channel and turning basin to restore project dimensions during March and April 1951. No work is scheduled during the fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including --- ---- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated....................... ----------------------- $47,923.55 Cost . -- -------------- --------------------------------------------------- 47,923.55 Expenditures.. ----------------------------------------------. ... ..-------------47,923. 55 Maintenance: Appropriated..-------------------------------------- $742.18 ...-------------- 12, 621.18 Cost..---------------------------------------------- .- 742.18- .-12,621.18 .. Expenditures---------------........... 742. 18 ............. 12, 621. 18 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .......... $26,000 13. BRANSONS COVE, LOWER MACHODOC RIVER, VA. Location.-Bransons Cove is located in Westmoreland County, Va. It is a small indentation 1,000 feet long on the right bank of Lower Machodoc River, 1 mile upstream from its junction with the Potomac River. It is approximately 26 miles upstream from the mouth of the Potomac River at Chesapeake Bay, and 85 miles southeast from Washington, D. C. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 558). Existing proj]ect.-This provides for an entrance channel 7 feet deep, 60 feet wide, and 950 feet long beginning at deep water in the Lower Machodoc River and a boat basin within the cove of the same depth, 800 feet long, 120 feet wide for the first 430 feet and 200 feet wide for the remaining 370 feet. The plane of reference is mean low water. The tidal ranges are: Mean, 1.8 feet; irregu- lar, 2.2 feet; and extreme, approximately 7 feet. The estimate of cost to the Federal Government for new work 939127-51-vol. 1-32 494 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 made in 1946, was $28,600. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $1,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 30, 1948 (H. Doc. No. 420, 80th Cong., 1st sess.). The lat- est map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-The existing project was approved subject to the conditions that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States all lands, easements, rights-of-way, and spoil dis- posal areas for the initial work and subsequent maintenance when and as required; release the United States from damages to prop- erty and oyster grounds incidental to dredging, both for initial work and future maintenance when and as required and construct, at their own expense, a suitable public wharf and landing area open to all on equal terms. All conditions have been fully complied with except construction of the landing area which is now under construction. Terminal facilities.-There are two privately owned wharves at the mouth of the cove and four small privately owned foot wharves within the cove, which are considered adequate for pres- ent commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Dredging by con- tract was in progress from January 1 to January 31, 1950. A total of 44,549 cubic yards was pumped into adjacent disposal area on shore, at a cost of $15,754.83. The totalcost and expendi- ture was $15,754.83. Conditions at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was started on January 1 and completed January 31, 1950. The con- trolling depth in January 1950 was 7.5 feet in the entrance chan- nel. Total cost and expenditure under the existing project was $15,- 754.83, all for new work. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled during the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated--..-----..............------------.----------------------------..... $22, 800. 00 $22, 800.00 Cost--.. ..------------ -------------------------.-------------- 15, 754. 83 15, 754.83 Expenditures ..........--------------------.--------------.-------------- 15, 754. 83 15, 754. 83 Maintenance: Appropriated.......------------------------- Cost...------------------ --------------------------------------------- Expenditures--...--------------------------- -------- - ------------------ ------ Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950...... $7,045.17 14. LITTLE WICOMICO RIVER, VA. Location.-Little Wicomico River is a tidal estuary 6 miles in length lying in Northumberland County, Va., flowing in a south- easterly direction to the Potomac River, which it enters on the RIVERS AND HARBORS-WASHINGTON, D. C., DISTRICT 495 right bank one-half mile upstream of its mouth and 1071/2 miles downstream from Washington, D. C. (See U. S. Coast and Geo- detic Survey Chart No. 557.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 8 feet deep, 150 feet wide, and 4,800 feet long, extending from deep water in Poto- mac River to deep water in Little Wicomico River, for two stone jetties extending to the 8-foot contour in Potomac River, and for bulkhead walls from the inner ends thereof extending sufficiently into Little Wicomico River to stabilize the dredged inner channel. The plane of reference is mean low water. The tidal ranges in the Potomac River at the entrance are: Mean, 1.2 feet; irregular, 2.5 feet; and extreme, approximately 7 feet. The mean tidal range within the river is approximately 1 foot. The estimate of cost to the Federal Government for new work, made in 1935, was $70,000, exclusive of $5,000 to be contributed by local interests. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $6,600. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 30, 1935 (Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 24, 74th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the project docu- ment. Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with. Terminal facilities.-There are two wharves open to the public and numerous small wharves and stagings for private use, an oyster shucking and packing plant, and a marine railway and boat-building yard. These facilities are considered adequate for present commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-A shoal of 10,898 cubic yards was removed from the entrance channel and deposited in deep water in Chesapeake Bay by the United States derrick- boat Benning, during September and October 1949, at a cost of $13,686.70. A hydrographic survey was made of the entrance channel dur- ing June 1950 by Government plant and hired labor, at a cost of $540.53. The total costs for the fiscal year were $14,227.23, ap- plied to maintenance; the expenditures were $13,873.26. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was start- ed in October 1936 and was completed in December 1937. The con- trolling depth was 3.2 feet at mean low water for a width of 150 feet in June 1950 in the entrance channel between the jetties. Within the creek the controlling depth was 7.9 feet for a width of 150 feet in July 1945. Total costs under the existing project were $179,653.09, of which $81,885.43 was for new work and $97,767.66 was for maintenance. Total expenditures were $179,- 299.12. In addition, $5,000 contributed funds were expended for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $2,764.15, minus a proposed revocation of $2,538.10, a total of $226.05 will be applied as follows: 496 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19 50 Accounts payable, June 30, 1950............................... $353.97 Maintenance: Miscellaneous adjustments against the project .... .- 127.92 Total for all work..................................... $226.05 No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including --- -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated----.. ---------------------------------------------------------- 1$81, 885.43 Cost... -------------- -----------------------.--------------------------- 181,885.43 Expenditures---....---...-.----......-......----------.-------------.......---------..--....-------------- 181, 885.43 Maintenance: Appropriated.... $2,500.00 $17, 750.00 $38, 500.00- -_- _- $16, 400.00 100,177. 84 Cost... ...... 5, 065.98 23, 575. 84 30, 883. 46 $7, 933.72 14, 227. 23 97, 767.66 Expenditures.... 3, 558.39 23, 833.40 5, 275. 91 35, 844. 89 13,873.26 97, 413.69 1 In addition, $5, 000 of contributed funds was expended for new work. 15. HELLENS CREEK, MD. Location.-lHellens Creek in Calvert County, Md., is a small tidal stream 41/2 miles long which flows in a southerly direction and enters the left bank of the Patuxent River about 6 miles up- stream from its mouth on Chesapeake Bay. It is 80 miles southerly from Baltimore, Md. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 553.) Existing project.--This provides for a channel 6 feet deep and 60 feet wide through the bar at the entrance from deep water in the Patauxent River to deep water in the creek, a distance of approximately 1,750 feet. The plane of reference is mean low water. The tidal ranges are: Mean, 1.3 feet; and irregular, 2 feet. The estimate of cost to the Federal Government for new work, revised in 1950, is $10,400, exclusive of $1,000 to be contributed by local interests. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $1,000. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved May 17, 1950 (H. Doc. 663, 80th Cong., 2d sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-The existing project was approved subject to the provisions that local interests contribute $1,000 toward the first cost and give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that they will furnish the lands and rights-of-way for, and construct a public wharf, a public landing area and an access road thereto; and hold and save the United States free from dam- age to all oyster beds and other property which may result from the work. It is expected that these requirements will be met promptly. Terminal facilities.-There are 10 small privately owned wharves and landings located in the creek. There are no public wharves. The existing terminal facilities are considered adequate for present commerce. RIVERS AND HARBORS--WASHINGTON, D. C., DISTRICT 497 Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been done under the project. The controlling depth in April 1946 was 3.6 feet at mean low water in the entrance channel. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled during the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. 16. ST. JEROMES CREEK, MD. Location.-St. Jeromes Creek is a tidal estuary in St. Marys County, Md., 21/2 miles long flowing in a southeasterly direction and entering the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay, 6 miles north of Point Lookout, at the mouth of the Potomac River. The creek is 86 miles northerly of Norfolk, Va. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 557). Previous project.-The original project for improvement was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1881. For further details see Annual Report for 1890, page 114, and Annual Report for 1938, page 432. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 100 feet wide and 7 feet deep from Chesapeake Bay to the vicinity of Airedele, thence 60 feet wide to deep water in the creek, with a turning basin of the same depth 200 feet wide and 300 feet long opposite Airedele. The project is 4,900 feet long. The plane of reference is mean low water. The tidal ranges are: Mean, 1.3 feet; irregular, 2 feet; and extreme, approximately 7 feet. The estimate of cost to the Federal Government for new work, made in 1937, was $19,500, exclusive of amounts expended under previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nancee is $2,400. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937 (H. Doc. 174, 75th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is i' the project document. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with, except that local in- ests are to furnish spoil-disposal areas for future maintenance as needed. Terminal facilities.-There are 10 privately owned wharves, 2 of which are open to the public. It is considered that .thepresent terminal facilities are adequate for present and prospective com- merce.... Operations and results during fiscal year. A hydrographic sur- vey was made by Government plant and hired labor in May 1950, at a cost of $573.91 applied to maintenance; the expenditure for the year was $569.67. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was start- ed and completed in December 1938. The controlling depth in May 1950 was 8.2 feet in the entrance channel and basin. Total costs and expenditures under the existing project were $42,236.76, of which $17,856.95 was for new work and $24,379.81 was for maintenance. Total expenditures were $42,232.52. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $30.33, 498 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 minus a proposed revocation of $26.09, a total of $4.24 will be applied to accounts payable, June 30, 1950. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: A ppropriated -..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..--- - - - - -- - - - - - $44, 356. 95 Cost ...- . -- . . . . . . -.. . . . . 44,356.95 Expenditures------.... - ------------------------------------------------------ 44, 356.95 Maintenance: Appropriated .......... $25,425.00 $1, 619. 10 $600. 00 24, 405.90 Cost--... ..------------ 23, 430.19 $375.71 ....... 573.91 "24, 379.81 Expenditures-..... .-.. 7, 643.96 16,161.94 -- --- -569.67 24, 375.57 17. CRANES CREEK, VA. Location.-Cranes Creek in Northumberland County, Va., is a small tidal estuary approximately 2 miles long flowing easterly and entering the right bank of the Great Wicomico River, 21/2 miles upstream of the Chesapeake Bay. The creek is about 76 miles northerly from Norfolk, Va. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 534.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 6 feet deep, 80 feet wide, and 1,500 feet long from deep water in the Great Wico- mico River to deep water within Cranes Creek. The plane of refer- ence is mean low water. The tidal ranges are: Mean, 1.1 feet; ir- regular, 2.0 feet; and extreme, approximately 7.2 feet. The estimate of cost to the Federal Government for new woxk made in 1939 was $7,500. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $1,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945 (H. Doc. 687, 76th Cong., 3d sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-The existing project was approved subject to the conditions that local interests construct and maintain a public wharf with improved approach road, furnish spoil-disposal areas for initial dredging and subsequent maintenance when and as required, and hold and save the United States free from claims for damages resulting from the improvement. All conditions have been fully complied with except construction of the approach road and public wharf which are now under construction. Terminal facilities.-There are several small privately owned wharves and landings on the creek which are considered adequate for present commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was start- ed in November and completed in December 1948. The controll- ing depth in December 1948 was 6.6 feet for a width of 80 feet. Total costs and expenditures under the existing project were $6,274.29, all for new work. RIVERS AND HARBORS--WASHINGTON, D. C., DISTRICT 499 Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950 including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated...-------------------------------------$6,274. 29 $6, 274.29 Cost...------ -------------------------------------- 6,274.29- .----- 6,274.29 Expenditures---.... _ .. ...--------------..... .....------ 6, 274.29 ------------- 6,274.29 Maintenance: Appropriated------- C os t -.. . ------.. . --------.. .. ------.--.. . -------. --.. .. -----. ----.. .. ----. ------... . . . . . . . . . . . . . Expenditures -.. ....... ...... .............. ....... 18. RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER, VA. Location.-RappahannockRiver rises in the Blue Ridge Moun- tains, in Virginia, and flows southeasterly about 212 miles to enter Chesapeake Bay, about 40 miles north of Old Point Comfort, Va. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 534,535, 536.) Previous projects.-The original project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1871, and modified in 1879. For further details see page 1793 of Annual Report for 1915 and page 433 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 12 feet deep and 200 feet wide between the mouth and Port Royal and 12 feet deep and 100 feet wide between Port Royal and Fredericksburg by dredging and the construction of 20,401 feet of crib and pile dikes and 1,906 feet of riprap-stone dikes being designed to retain the excavated material deposited behind them. The length of water- way included in the project is 107 miles. The plane of reference is mean low water. Tidal ranges are: Mean, 2.8 feet at Fredericks- burg, 1.6 feet at Tappahannock; irregular, 3.5 feet at Fredericks- burg, 2.5 feet at Tappahannock; extreme, 6 feet at Fredericksburg, 5 feet at Tappahannock. The estimate of cost to the Federal Government for new work, made in 1905, was $171,000, exclusive of amounts expended under previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $30,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1905 (Annual Report for 1906, pp. 1110-1113). The latest published map is in the Annual Report for 1910, page 1364. Terminal facilities.-In the section under improvement extend- ing from Fredericksburg, Va., to Tappahannock, Va., a distance of 65 miles, there are 26 wharves, of which 9 are solid bulkhead type and 17 are open pile structures. From Tappahannock to the mouth there are 15 open pile wharves. Most of the wharves are open to the public. The terminals are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Dredging at six bars below Fredericksburg, Va., was in progress by contract from 500 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19 50 February 1, 1950, to March 21, 1950. A total of 158,663 cubic yards was pumped into adjacent disposal areas at a cost of $51,923.91. Hydrographic surveys to determine channel conditions were made during July 1949 by Government plant and hired labor at a cost of $1,302.65. Total costs for the fiscal year were $53,226.56 applied to main- tenance. Total expenditures were $54,244.07. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was started in July 1908 and completed in April 1910. The controlling depth was 11.1 feet at Hollywood Bar in May 1949. The total costs and expenditures under the existing project were $1,125,- 185.40, of which $217,487.20 was for new work and $907,698.20 was for maintenance, which includes $994.59 for Parrotts Creek and $1,000 each for Greenvale, Mill, Beach, and Queens (eeks. In addition, $600 contributed funds was expended for mainter nance on Queens Creek. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $273.44, plus an anticipated allotment of $122,726.56, a total of $123,000 will be applied as follows: Maintenance: Dredging by contract to restore project dimensions (April 1951) $43,000 Repairing and replacing timber dikes below Fredericksburg, Virginia, by Government plant and hired labor (November 1950 to January 1951)........................... ..... 80,000 Total for all work... .................................. 123,000 No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including . . .. fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 work: NewAppropriated,... .$414, Appropriated---- ------------------------------- Cost --... -------------- ------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- $44 633, 03 3~0 414,633.03 Expenditures-----.... . ------------...........--- __ _ --------------------------------------- 414,633.03 Maintenance: Appropriated... $21, 500. 00 $41, 050.00 $56, 097. 73 $78, 000.00 $53, 500. 00 11, 021, 471.64 Cost---...-------.. -12, 370. 66 92, 871.16 86, 670.97 78, 119.95 53, 226. 56 11, 021,198. 20 Expenditures .._ 8, 268.14- 97, 588. 38 85,119.25 78, 734.16 54, 244.07 11, 021,198.20 1 In addition $600 contributed funds was expended for maintenance on Queens Crerk. 19. HOSKINS CREEK, VA. Location.-Hoskins Creek is a tributary 2.5 miles long flowing in an easterly direction and entering the right bank of the Rappa- hannock River in Essex County, Va., 42 miles upstream from its mouth in Chesapeake Bay and one-half mile downstream from the town of Tappanhannock, Va. The creek is 102 miles northerly of Norfolk, Va. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 535.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 10 feet deep from that depth in the Rappahannock River to the highway bridge three- RIVERS AND HARBORS-WASHINGTON, D. C., DISTRICT 501 quarters of a mile above the mouth with widths of 100 feet through the bar in the Rappahannock River and 80 feet within the creek, suitably widened at bends, and a turning basin of the same depth 250 feet long and 200 feet wide at the public landing one-half mile above the mouth of the creek. The total length of the improved section is 1.1 miles. The plane of reference is mean low water. The tidal ranges are: Mean, 1.6 feet; irregular 2.5 feet; and extreme, approximately 7.5 feet. The estimate of cost to the Federal Government for new work, made in 1948, is $44,360. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $2,500. The existing project was adopted by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents and reports Aug. 26, 1937 Channel 8 feet deep and 100 feet wide in the Rappa- Rivers and Harbors Committee hannock River, 60 feet wide within the creek, with Doc. 8, 75th Cong., 1st sess. a turning basin 250 feet long and 200 feet wide. Mar. 2, 1945 Increasing channel depth to 10 feet and width within H. Doc. 129, 77th Cong., 1st sess. the creek to 80 feet. (The latest published map is in H. Doc. 129.) Local cooperation.-The requirements under the project prior to the 1945 modification have been fully complied with. Modification of the project was approved subject to the provisions that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, all lands, ease- ments, and rights-of-way and maintenance, when and as required, and hold and save the United States free from claims for damages resulting from the improvement. It is expected that these require- ments will be met promptly. Terminal facilities.-Two bulkhead landings and two wharves are now in the creek. The facilities are considered adequate for navigation. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project as modi- fled in 1945 was started and completed in December 1948. The project prior to modification was started in December 1938 and completed in January 1939. The controlling depth in December 1948 was 10 feet for a width of 100 feet in the entrance channel and 10.5 feet within the creek. Total costs and expendtures under the existing project were $71,117.90, of which $44,100.12 was for new work and $27,017.78 was for maintenance. In addition, $500 from contributed funds was expended for new work. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled during the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. 502 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated --..---------- $24, 737.90 1--------------$44,100.12 Cost...-------- ------------- ------------ -24, 737.90 -------------- 144,100.12 Expenditures---...- ------------ - -24, 737. 90 -------------- 144, 100. 12 Maintenance: Appropriated-....------------------------ $1,000.00 17, 617. 78 --------------- 27, 017. 78 Cost.. 17, 754. 53 ------- -- -..... Expenditures--- ... ..-.. ------------------------ 863. 25 863.25 17, 754. 53 - -27, 27, 017. 78 017.78 1 In addition, $500 of contributed funds was expended for new work. 20. TOTUSKEY CREEK, VA. Location.-Totuskey Creek, located in Richmond County, Va., flows in a southerly direction about 15 miles to the Rappahannock River, which it enters on the left bank about 35 miles upstream from its mouth. The creek is 97 miles northerly of Norfolk, Va. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 535.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 10 feet deep from that depth in the Rappahannock River to and including a turning basin below Totuskey Bridge, 4.5 miles upstream, with a width of 150 feet through the bar at the entrance and 100 feet thence up- stream, suitably widened at bends, and the construction of a dike at Booker bar. The plane of reference is mean low water. The tidal ranges are: Mean, 1.6 feet at the mouth and 2 feet at Totuskey Bridge; irregular, 2 feet at the mouth and 2.5 at Totuskey Bridge; and extreme, approximately 7.5 feet at the mouth. The estimate of cost to the Federal Government for new work, revised in 1950, is $145,600. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual costs of maintenance is $3,500. The existing project was adopted by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 14, 1880 Dike construction at Booker Bar-. Annual Report for 1880, vol. 1, p. 768. Aug. 30, 1935 Channel 8 feet deep and 150 feet wide at mouth, 80 H. Doc. 183, 72d Cong., 1st sess. feet wide upstream and repair of dike at Booker bar. Mar. 2, 1945 Channel 10 feet deep and 150 feet wide at mouth and H. Doc. 686, 76th Cong., 3d sess. 100 feet wide upstream. (The latest published map is in H. Doc. 686.) Local cooperation.-The requirements under the project prior to modification have been fully complied with. Modification of the project was approved subject to the provisions that local interests 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 maintenance when and as required; hold and save the United States free from claims for damages resulting from the im- provement, and contribute the sum of $1,000 toward the first cost. RIVERS AND HARBORS-WASHINGTON, D. C., DISTRICT .508 The sum of $1,000 has been contributed for modification of the project by local interests and it is expected that the other require- ments will be met promptly. Terminal facilities.-There are 2 county-owned wharves and 13 privately owned wharves or landings. Terminal facilities are con- sidered adequate for existing and future commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Expenditures for the fiscal year were $1,680.50. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project as modi- fied in 1945 is about 25 percent complete. The project prior to modification was started in December 1936 and completed in February 1937. The work remaining to be done to complete the project consists of dredging to the dimensions as modified in 1945. The controlling depth in June 1949 was 7.6 feet on Mouth Bar. Total costs and expenditures under the existing project were $78,356.61, of which $37,648.46 was for new work, and $40,708.15 was for maintenance. In addition, $1,000 from contributed funds was expended for new work. Proposed operations.-An anticipated allotment of $25,000 for maintenance will be used for dredging by contract to provide a depth of 8 feet in the entrance channel and within the creek dur- ing April and May 1951. No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated. .... 1$37, $ 648. 46 C ost . . . . . -- . . . . . ...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - - - --....- 137,648.46 Expenditures---- ------------------------------------------ ....------------- 137, 648. 46 Maintenance: Appropriated .- - - - $7, 300.00 -- $1,908.15 -40, 708.15 Cost.... $303.09 12, 905.06 . 2, 000.00 40, 708.15 Expenditures ... 303. 09 12, 905.06 319. 50 $1,680. 50 40, 708. 15 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project............. 2$108,000 addition, $1, 000 of contributed funds was expended for new work. 1 In 2 Exclusive of $1,000 contributed funds. 21. RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER AT BOWLERS WHARF, VA. Location.-Bowlers Wharf in Essex County, Va., is located on the southwest side of the Rappahannock River, which flows in a southeasterly direction entering the Chesapeake Bay 33 miles downstream. It is 97 miles northerly of Norfolk, Va. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 535.) Existing proj]ect.-This provides for a boat harbor 370 feet wide, 650 feet long, and 6 and 8 feet deep, connected with the Rappahannock River by a channel 60 feet wide, 8 feet deep, and approximately 2,100 feet long. The plane of reference is mean low water. The tidal ranges are: Mean, 1.8 feet; irregular, 2.2 feet; and extreme, approximately 7.9 feet. 504 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 The estimate of cost to the Federal Government for new work, revised in 1950, was $118,000. The latest (1950) approved esti- mate for annual cost of maintenance is $2,800. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved May 17, 1950 (H. Doc. 109, 81st Cong., 1st sess.). The latest map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-The existing project was approved subject to the provisions that local interests furnish, without cost to the United States, all land, easements, rights-of-way, and spoil-dis- posal areas for new work and subsequent maintenance when and as required; provide and maintain a public wharf and landing area, including an access road, open to all on equal terms; relocate the power line which crosses the harbor site; and agree to hold the United States free from damages due to the construction and maintenance of the improvement. It is expected that these re- quirements will be met promptly. Terminal facilities.-There are no terminal facilities at the project site. There are four privately owned wharves and two marine railways in the vicinity of Bowlers Wharf. There are no public wharves. Existing terminal facilities are considered in- adequate for present commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been done under the project. The project site is a marsh area. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. 22. MULBERRY CREEK, VA. Location.-Mulberry Creek is a tidal estuary about 21/2 miles long in Lancaster County, Va., flowing in a westerly direction and entering the left bank of the Rappahannock River, 26 miles up- stream of the Chesapeake Bay. The creek is 90 miles northerly of Norfolk, Va. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 535.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 6 feet deep and 100 feet wide and 900 feet long through the bar at the mouth of the creek. The plane of reference is mean low water. Tidal ranges are: Mean, 1.7 feet; irregular, 2.6 feet; and extreme, 4.5 feet. The estimate of cost to the Federal Government for new work, made in 1924, was $2,500. There is no approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of January 21, 1927 (H. Doc. 482, 68th Cong., 2d sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-There is one private oyster-shucking wharf near the mouth of the creek, and four shore landings farther upstream, all open to the public. The existing facilities are considered adequate. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was started in May and completed in June 1928. The controlling depth RIVERS AND HARBORS-WASHINGTON, D. C., DISTRICT 505 in May 1940 was 6.2 feet. Total costs and expenditures under the existing project were $4,159.70, of which $2,392.60 was for new work and $1,767.10 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated..-----.--------------------------.-------------- ...-------------- $2,392.60 Cost-.. .. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 2, 392. 60 Expenditures.....------..------------------------------------------------------ 2, 392. 60 Maintenance: Appropriated... .... .. ...------------------------------------------------------------ 1, 767.10 Cost-... -..... ...... . .... .. .. .. . .. .. ...... .. ........ . 1, 767.10 Expenditures- -----....-.......... --------------------................ 1, 767.10 23. URBANNA CREEK, VA. Location.-Urbanna Creek rises in Virginia and flows in an easterly direction about 5 miles to the Rappahannock River, which it enters about 15 miles above its mouth. The creek is 76 miles northerly of Norfolk, Va. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 535.) Existing project.-This provides for dredging a channel 150 feet wide and 10 feet deep from deep water in the Rappahannock River to Burtons wharf, a distance of 4,675 feet, including a turning basin of the same depth approximately 400 feet wide and 1,575 feet long between the Standard Oil wharf and Burtons wharf, and for jetties to protect the channel through the outer bar. The jetties are 2,612 feet long-one of riprap, 1,895 feet long and one of timber 717 feet long. The plane of reference is mean low water. The tidal ranges are: Mean, 1.6 feet; irregular, 2.5 feet; and extreme, 7.8 feet. The estimate of cost to the Federal Government for new work, revised in 1950, was $54,000, exclusive of amounts expended under previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate for an- nual cost of maintenance is $1,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents and reports Channel 10 feet deep and 150 feet wide through bar Annual Report, 1875, pt. 2, p. 139 at entrance. Mar. 3, 1879 Extended to include removal of bar within harbor-- Annual report, 1884, pt. 1, p. 158. 2 brush and oystershell dikes at entrances....--------- Annual report, 1889, pt. 2, p. 1009. [Jetty at upstream side of entrance-- ----- _-----Annual report, 1897, pt. 2, p. 1335. Mar. 2, 1945 Extend turning basin at upper portion of project -. - H. Doe. 285, 76th Cong., 1st sess. (Contains the latest published map.) Local cooperation.-Modificationof the project in 1945 was ap- proved subject to the conditions that local interests furnish spoil- disposal areas as and when required and hold and save the United 506 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 States free from claims for damages resulting from the work and subsequent maintenance. It is expected that these requirements will be met promptly. Terminal facilities.-This waterway has 11 improved wharves of open-pile construction, and a marine railway. There are several shore landings intermittently used by craft for embarking lumber and there are several small wharves used for private purposes and of no commercial importance. These facilities are considered ade- quate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-A hydrographic survey was made by Government plant and hired labor in May 1950, at a cost of $778.19 applied to maintenance; expenditures were $617.41. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project prior to the 1945 modification was started in October 1879 and was completed in January 1914. The jetties were completed in August 1913 and the dredging in January 1914. The stone jetty is in good condi- tion; the timber dike has been partially destroyed. No work has been done on the modified project. The controlling depth in May 1950 was 8.3 feet at mean low water at a point approximately 400 feet downstream of the steamboat wharf. The total costs under the existing project were $85,633.73, of which $38,811.77 was for new work and $46,821.96 was for maintenance. Total expendi- tures were $85,472.95. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $382.59, minus a proposed revocation of $222, a total of $160.59 will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950................................ $160.59 No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including _- fiscal years 1946 1947 1 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated-.... .... .. ... .. - --- - $38,811.77 Cost-_- ------- . .-- --- --- ---- ...---- --- --. 38,811.77 Expenditures -- --------- ---- -- - - --- ---- ........-.-..........3 8,811.7 7 Maintenance: Appropriated. -... ... - --- .. ------ ---. - ----- . -. $1,000.00 47,043.77 Cost...... . . . . . . . . . - - - - -778.19 46,821.96 Expenditures.... $479. 80 ---- __ - 617.41 46,661.18 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project........... $15,200 I 24. CARTERS CREEK, VA. Location.-The creek is a small tidal estuary with three prongs in Lancaster County, Va., 2 miles long, flowing southwesterly and entering the Rappahannock River on the left bank, 10 miles up- stream of the mouth. The creek is 70 miles northerly from Norfolk, Va. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 534.) Existing project.-This provides for an entrance channel 15 feet RIVERS AND HARBORS-WASHINGTON, D. C., DISTRICT 507 deep, 200 feet wide, and about 2,200 feet long across the entrance bar; a channel in Eastern Branch at Gallyhook Point 12 feet deep, 100 feet wide, and 1,100 feet long; and in Carters Cove a channel 12 feet deep, 100 feet wide, and 1,700 feet long to the Humphreys Marine Railways, Inc.; and for a jetty 742 feet long on the down- stream side of the entrance channel. The plane of reference is mean low water. The tidal ranges are: Mean, 1.4 feet; irregular 2.5 feet; and extreme, 7.8 feet. The estimate of cost to the Federal Government for new work, revised in 1950, is $36,450, exclusive of $4,000 to be contributed by local interests. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance of the channel in Carters Cove is $1,000. There is no approved estimate of maintenance for the other por- tions of the project. The existing project was adopted by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents and reports fune 13, 1902 Channel 15 feet deep, 200 feet wide, 2,200 feet long H. Doc. No. 185, 56th Cong, 1st. across entrance bar, a channel in Eastern Branch sess. at Gallyhook Point 12 feet deep, 100 feet wide and 1,100 feet long and a jetty on the downstream side of the entrance channel. July 3, 1930 Channel in Carters Cove 12 feet deep, 100 feet wide H. Doc. No. 518, 70th Cong., 2d and 1,700 feet long to Humphreys Marine Ry. sess. (Contains the latest pub- lished map.) Local cooperation.-Modification of the project covering the channel in Carters Cove provides that local interests shall con- tribute $4,000 for the cost of the work. This condition has not been complied with and compliance is not expected in the near future. Terminal facilities.-There are 11 wharves on the creek, all of timber construction. All of the wharves are privately owned and open to the public by special arrangement. The existing wharf facilities are considered adequate. Operations and results during fiscal year.-A hydrographic survey was made of the entire project by Government plant and hired labor in May 1950 at a cost of $671.85 applied to main- tenance; expenditures were $545.29. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The entrance channel and Gallyhook Point Channel in Eastern Branch were started in October 1904 and were completed in April 1908 and the jetty was completed in March 1906. Work has not been commenced on the new channel in Carters Cove, authorized by the River and Harbor Act of July 3, 1930. The project is 73 percent complete. The controlling depth at mean low water in the entrance channel was 15.4 feet, May 1950; in the Gallyhook Channel, 13.5 feet, May 1950; and in Carters Cove, 8.7 feet in May 1950. The total costs under the existing project were $31,542.39, of which $28,397.55 was for new work and $3,144.84 was for main- tenance, which includes $1,000 for emergency dredging in Carters Cove, under provision of section 3 of the River and Harbor Act of July 3, 1930. In addition, $700 contributed funds was expended for maintefiance. The total expenditures were $31,415.83. 508 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $954.71, minus a proposed revocation of $797.28, a total of $157.43 will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950.............................. $126.56 Maintenance: Miscellaneous cost against the project............. .30.87 Total for all work...................................... 157.43 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 including fiscal priorto 1946 3ears New work: Appropriated -$28, 397. 55 .--------------------------------------- Cost- -......-- ------------- .. _ --------------------------- 28,397.55 Expenditures.--..--.------.-------.---. . .. .------ __-------- .--------- 28,397.55 Maintenance: Appropriated-___ --------....... -............-.. --....-.... $1, 500.00 13,972.99 Cost----------------..--------- .......--------------- 671.85 13,144.84 Expenditures.. .. $282.06------------ . -- 545. 29 13,018. 28 ..............------------............. Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project............. .2$8,000 1 In addition, $700 of contributed funds was expended for maintenance. 2 Exclusive of $4,000 contributed funds. 25. BROAD CREEK, VA. Location.-Broad Creek is a small tidal estuary in Middlesex County, Va., 1 mile long, flowing in a northerly direction into the Rappahannock River, which it enters on the right bank about 1 mile upstream of its mouth at Chesapeake Bay. The creek is 61 miles northerly of Norfolk, Va. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 534.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 7 feet deep, 100 feet wide and 4,100 feet long from deep water in the Rappahan- nock River to deep water in Broad Creek. The plane of reference is mean low water. The tidal ranges are: Mean, 1.2 feet; irreg- ular, 2 feet; and extreme, approximately 7.5 feet. The estimate of cost to the Federal Government for new work, revised in 1947, is $32,700. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $900. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945 (H. Doc. 381, 76th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with except that local in- terests shall furnish, free of cost to the United States, suitable spoil-disposal areas when and as required for subsequent mainte- nance, and hold and save the United States free from claims for damages that may result from dredging. Terminal facilities.-There are 14 privately owned wharves and landings on the creek, many of which are open to the public by special arrangements. There is one marine railway bn the creek. RiVERS AND HARBORS-WASHINGTON, D. C., DISTRICT 509 The terminal facilities are considered adequate for present com- merce. Operations and results during fiscal year. None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was started in October and completed in November 1948. The con- trolling depth in November 1948 was 8 feet for a width of 100 feet. Total costs and expenditures under the existing project were $27,887.92, all for new work. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - - -- - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated ------------------------------------ $27, 887.92.-------------$27, 887.92 Cost......... --- ............ ------ ---- -- 27, 887. 92 27, 887.92 Expenditures---....--------............-------------------------- 27, 887.92 ------------- 27, 887. 92 Maintenance: Appropriated-.... . .- cost.. Expenditures... 26. JACKSON CREEK, VA. Location.-The creek is a tidal estuary with two prongs in Middlesex County, Va., 1.5 miles long and flowing southerly into the Piankatank River on its left bank 11/2 miles upstream of the mouth. The creek is 47 miles northerly from Norfolk, Va. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 534.) .- Existing project This provides for an entrance channel 2,640 feet long and 8 feet deep at mean low water with a width of 60 feet increased to 80 feet at the outer end following in general the existing channel. The plane of reference is mean low water. The tidal ranges are: Mean, 1.2 feet; irregular, 2 feet; and ex- treme, 7.6 feet. The estimate of cost to the Federal Government for new work made in 1934 is $11,800. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $800. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 30, 1935 (Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 41, 73d Cong., 2d sess.), and the latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with. Terminal facilities.-The waterway has one county owned pub- lic wharf, 22 small privately owned wharves and 2 marine rail- ways. The terminal facilities are considered adequate for present commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-A hydrographic survey was made during May 1950 by Government plant and hired labor at a cost of $490.53 applied to maintenance; the ex- penditure was $401.99. Total cost for the year was $490.53. 939127-51-vol. 1--33 510 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project was started in February and completed in March 1937. The controlling depth in May 1950 was 8.2 feet at mean low water. Total costs under the existing project were $8,990.53, of which $8,500 was for new work and $490.53 was for maintenance. Total expenditures were $8,901.99. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $398.01, minus a proposed revocation of $309.47, a total of $88.54 will be applied to accounts payable, June 30, 1950. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 I 1950 to1946 prior New work: Appropriated- ... ---------------------------------------- $8,500.00 . ....- --.....-. ...-----------. .ost------------- .- _ . , 00--------------- -8,500.00 Expenditures_--_-_-------..------------.--------------.--------------- 8,500. 00 Maintenance: Appropriated-... .]....------------------ ... ......--. $800. 00 800. 00 - -- Cost---..._... __ ___... -__ -------..--. --------- 490.53 490.53 Expenditures--_.... .... --------------- .-----------.------ 401.99 401.99 27. MILFORD HAVEN, VA. Location.-Milford Haven in Mathews County, Va., is a tidal estuary or strait 3 miles long on the western shore of Chesapeake Bay, about 35 miles north of Old Point Comfort, Va. It flows in a northwesterly direction between Gwynns Island and the main shore into the Piankatank River 3 miles upstream from the Chesa- peake Bay. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 534.) Existing project.-This provides for dredging a channel 10 feet deep at mean low water, with a minimum width of 200 feet, through the bars at the northwest entrance and between Cricket Hill and Callis wharf, a distance of 1 mile, and for the construc- tion of a stone jetty, 1,183 feet long, at the northwest entrance. The tidal ranges are: Mean, 1.3 feet; irregular, 2 feet; and ex- treme, 7.1 feet. The estimate of cost to the Federal Government for new work, revised in 1909, is $27,500. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $1,000. The existing project was adopted by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents and reports Mar. 3, 1899 Channel 10 feet deep and 200 feet wide through the H. Doc. No. 299, 53d Cong., 3d bars at the northwest entrance. sess. (Contains the latest pub- lished map.) Annual report for 1895, pt. 2, pp. 1267-1270. June 6, 1900 Dredging shoal between Cricket Hill and Callis Annual Report for 1900, pt. 1, p. wharf. XV. Construction of jetty 333 feet long at entrance....... Annual Report for 1906, pt. 2, p. 1114. Extension of jetty at entrance by 800 feet........ Annual Report for 1909, pt. 2, p. 1241. RIVERS AND HARBORS-WASHINGTON, D. C., DISTRICT 511 Terminal facilities.-The waterway has eight improved wharves of open pile construction and a small marine railway. The termi- nal facilities are considered adequate for the present commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-A hydrographic sur- vey was made during May 1950 by Government plant and hired labor at a cost of $656.50, applied to maintenance; expenditure was $534.12. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was started in April 1900 and was completed in May 1913. The con- trolling depth in May 1950 was 10.4 feet at mean low water on the entrance bar and 11.9 feet on the inner bar. The total costs were $38,846.13, of which $24,568.25 was for new work and $14,277.88 was for maintenance. Total expenditures were $38,- 723.75. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $665.88, minus a proposed revocation of $543.50, a total of $122.38 will be applied to accounts payable, June 30, 1950. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, inelud'ng - -- _ - - --- -- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated..------....-------------------------- ..------------- .--------------. $24,568.25 Cost.... -------- ------------------------------------------ .... .........------------ 24,568.25 Expenditures .....------------------------------------------------------------ 24, 568. 25 Maintenance: Appropriated....--------.---------------------------------------- $1, 200.00 14, 821.38 Cost----...- . ...------------.........--------------------------. .....-------------- 656. 50 14, 277. 88 Expenditures_.. $231.65 .... ..----------. --------------. ..-------------- 534.12 14,155. 50 28. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES (GENERAL) The cost of work during the fiscal year was $96,196.28, of which $17,524.05 was for examinations and surveys and $78,672.23 was for contingencies. The total expenditures were $102,168.31. The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $45,498.25 for examinations and surveys and $14,042.48 for contingencies, a total of $59,540.73, plus an anticipated allotment of $60,000, a total of $119,540.73, will be applied during the fiscal year 1951 as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950............................ $133.96 Examinations and surveys ................................. 47,263.48 Contingencies ............................................. 72,143.29 Total for all work................................... 119,540.73 The additional sum of $80,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing the fiscal year 1952 for contingencies. 512 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ------- -- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated- .. . . . . ------------------------------------ ..------------------------ C ost-. - - -.-- - -..--- -. - -.-- .-- - -- -.-.- -.------------ Expenditures- .........................------------- - - -- - ..- Maintenance: Appropriated ... $26, 000.00 $68,900.00 $131, 780.00 $169, 350. 00 $139, 000.00 $1,374,037. 76 Cost....------..---.. - 44, 684.14 84, 616.53 139, 951.70 160,105.67 96,196.28 1,314, 630.99 Expenditures - -.... 44, 469. 23 83, 909.84 138, 251.69 158, 707. 45 102,168.31 1,314. 497. 03 29. INACTIVE NAVIGATION PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures Estimated full report, to June 30, 1950 amount re- Name of project see Annual quired to Report for- complete New work Maintenance - - -' 1. Accotink Creek, Va.l .......... 1878 $5, 000. 00 ... o..... . . $14,000 2. Neabsco Creek, Va.12 1884 5, 000.00 .. .. ... . . . 20,000 3. Aquia Creek, Va. .. 1928 52, 464. 84 $11,750. 00 (3) 4. Potomac2 River at Lower Cedar Point, 1920 10, 233.51 6, 216. 49 (3) Md. 2 5. Upper Machodoc Creek, Va).. ..... 1916 20, 281.28 6,118.72 (3) .............. 6. St. Catherines Sound, Md.4<2 1949 19, 800 7. Nomini Bay and Creek, Va. 2 ......... 1946 78, 446. 21 31,233.86 9, 500 8. Lower Machodoc Creek, Va. ......... 1904 9, 916. 47 600. 00 (3) 9. Channel to 4Island Creek, St. George Is- 1949 .............. 22, 500 land, Md. - -- - -- - .............. 10. Coan River, Va .............. 1937 54,000 11. Smith Creek, Md?.............. 1936 5, 252. 22 .............. (3) 12. Patuxent River, Md.2 6..-....... 1905 14, 000.00 .............. 6,000 .............. 13. Cockrells Creek, Va.4 2 --- - -- 1949 99,000 14. Dymers Creek, Va. ........... . 1912 5, 581.99 3, 418. 01 (8) 15. Whitings Creek, Va.4............ 2 1949 ....------.--- 22, 500 16. Locklies Creek, 2Va?.... ........ 1928 11,581.22 518.78 (3) 17. M ill Creek, Va. ............... 1937 5, 444. 95 (3) 18. Snagging and clearing under authority of 1949 3, 000. 00 (3) section 3 of the River and Harbor Act approved Mar. 2, 1945. -- 1 No commerce reported. 2 Channels adequate for commerce. 3 Completed. 4 No funds available. 5Awaiting local cooperation. * Abandonment recommended in 1903. (Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 32, 61st Cong., 2d sess.). 30. PLANT ALLOTMENT, WASHINGTON, D. C. DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950 including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work Appropriated. .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . C ost....-- .- - --. --.-.--.- --.--.. . . . . . . . . . . E xpenditures... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maintenance: .. Appropriated .. -------------- $40,000.00 -$91,000.00 $82,877.02 --------------- $649, 700.53 Cost.. Expenditures.. -- $128, 854.15 -18,486. 37 41,977.55 3, 744.04 -$24, 943. 51 572, 558. 98 RIVERS AND HARBORS-WASHINGTON, D. C., DISTRICT 513 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 Anacostia River and Flats, Senate Public Works Washington, D. C. Committee resolution, Mar. 4, 1950. Anacostia and Potomac Rivers River and Harbor Act, and adjacent waters in and near Mar. 2, 1945. District of Columbia, for com- prehensive and coordinated im- provement and development of such waters and their shores. Anacostia and Potomac'Rivers at River and Harbor Act, and near Washington,'D. C., to Mar. 2, 1945. provide a municipal sailing base. Benedict, Md., deep-water port River and Harbor Act, on Patuxent River, Md., and July 24, 1946. suitable navigation channel thence to Solomons Island. Bonum Creek, Westmoreland River and Harbor Act, County, Va. Mar. 2, 1945. Colonial Beach, Va., beach ero- River and Harbor Act, Sept. 2, 1949 H. 333, 81st Favorable. sion study. July 3, 1930; Act of Cong., 1st Congress, July 31, 1945. sess. C ubitt C reek, V a.. .. - -........ River and Harbor Act, May 17, 1950. District of Columbia, for compre- River and Harbor Act, hensive and coordinated im- Mar. 2, 1945. provement and development of Anacostia and Potomac Rivers and adjacent waters and their shores. Hacks Creek, Northumberland River and Harbor Act, County, Va. June 30, 1948. Hatton Creek, Wicomico River, River and Harbor Act, May 4, 1950 - Unfavorable. on western shore of Maryland, July 24, 1946. in vicinity of Rock Point, Charles County, Md. Herring Creek, St. Marys Coun- House Public Works ty, Maryland. Committee resolution, Aug. 17, 1949. Hull Creek, Va...-- ....... River and Harbor Act, July 24, 1946. Jules Creek, Va................. River and Harbor Act, May 17, 1950. McKans Bay, Va. (McKanes River and Harbor Act, Bay) May 17, 1950. Monroe Bay and Creek, West- Senate Public Works moreland County, Va. Committee resolution, July 22, 1947. Parrotts Creek, Middlesex Coun- River and Harbor Act, ty, Va. Mar. 2, 1945. Patuxent River, Md., with a River and Harbor Act, view to establishing a deep- July 24, 1946. water port at Benedict and a suitable navigation channel thence to Solomons Island. Pecks Creek, Va.-----.....------ River and Harbor Act, May 17, 1950. Point Lookout Creek, in the Rilver and Harbor Act, vicinity of Point Lookout, St. July 24, 1946. Marys County, Md. Popes Creek, Va .............------------ River and Harbor Act, May 17, 1950. Po'onac and Anacostia Rivers River and Harbor Act, and adjacent waters in and Mar. 2, 1945. near District of Columbia, for comp-ehensive and coordinated improvement and development of such waters and their shores. Potomac and Anacostia Rivers River and Harbor Act, _ at and near Washington, D. C., Mar. 2, 1945. to provide a municipal sailing base. Potomac River at and near River and Harbor Act, - Washington, D. C. Mar. 2, 1945. Queens Creek, Mathews County, Rivers and Harbors Com-. Va. mittee resolution, Nov. 20, 1946 514 REPORT OF CHIEF OF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 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 Rock Point, Charles County, River and Harbor Act, May 4, 1950- ......------ Unfavorable. Md., entrance to Hatton Creek July 24, 1946. from Wicomico River. S olom ons Islan d to B en ed ict, R iv er and Harbor A ct, . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . Patuxent River, Md. Mar. 2, 1945. Washington, D C., to provide River and Harbor Act,-------........ a municipal sailing base on the Mar. 2, 1945. Anacostia and Potomac Rivers at and near. Washington, D. C., Potomac River and Harbor Act,--............. River at and near. Mar. 2, 1945. Wicomico River, at entrance to River and Harbor Act, May 4, 1950 ....------------- Unfavorable. Hatton Creek, in vicinity of July 24, 1946. Rock Point, Charles County, Md. 31. WASHINGTON, D. C., AND VICINITY Location.-Washington, D. C., is located at the junction of the Anacostia River with the Potomac River, within the District of Columbia, 108 miles upstream from the mouth of the Potomac River. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart 560.) Previous project.-A project providing for levees and grade raising to protect Bolling Field was authorized by the Emergency Relief Appropriation Act, approved June 22, 1936. Items of the project upon which work remained to be done on June 30, 1937, were transferred to the authorized project described in this re- port for completion. Existing project.-The existing project originally provided for levees and grading of park land to protect the downtown portion of Washington, the Arlington Experimental Farm, Bolling Field, and Anacostia Naval Air Station at an estimated cost to the Federal Government for new construction of $522,500 and an estimated cost for land and damages of $16,000. It was modified to provide levees and grading in the vicinity of the Lincoln Me- morial reflecting pool and grade raising of short sections of Seventeenth Street N.W., and P Street SW. The estimated cost to the Federal Government of the additional new construction under the modified project, revised in 1948, is $1,200,000. The existing project was authorized by the following flood con- trol acts: Acts Work authorized Documents and reports 1 June 22, 1936 Levees and grade raising to protect the downtown H. Doe. 101, 73d Cong., 1st sess. portion of Washington, the Arlington Experimen- tal Farm, Bolling Field, and Anacostia Naval Air Station. July 24, 1946 Levees, wall, park grading, and grade raising of 17th H. Doe. 622, 79th Cong., 2d sess.' St. NW., and P St. SW. 1Contains the latest published maps. FLOOD CONTROL-WASHINGTON, D. C., DISTRICT 515 Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. Local coop- eration for the existing project is fully complied with. Structures in the modified project are to be placed on Federal property and streets of the District of Columbia. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The Potomac Park levee was started in December 1937 and completed in June 1938, and the Anacostia levee for the protection of Bolling Field and the United States Naval Air Station was started in August 1936 and com- pleted at the end of the fiscal year 1940, except for retopping of a section of earth levee and repairs to sea wall, which were com- pleted in December 1943. The construction of an earth embank- ment over the Stickfoot Branch sewer and a grout cut-off plug under the conduit where the Stickfoot Branch sewer passes through the Anacostia levee completed the original project in January 1946, except for the protection work for the Arlington area which is no longer required. The approach roads to the South Capitol Street Bridge necessitated some alterations to the Ana- costia levee which were completed by the Highway Department of the District of Columbia during the fiscal year 1950. Maintenance of all flood-protective structures has been assumed by the Govern- ment agencies in custody of the property on which the structures are located. No work has been undertaken on the modified project for levees and grading in the vicinity of the reflecting pool or grade raising of sections of Seventeenth Street NW, and P Street SW. Total costs and expenditures for all work were $331,926.59, of which $225,426.59 was from regular funds and $106,500 was from Emergency Relief funds, all applied to new work. In addi- tion to the above costs and expenditures, the sum of $161,995.39 was expended for work included in the Bolling Field project authorized by the Emergency Relief Appropriation Act, approved June 22, 1936, uncompleted items of which were transferred to the authorized project for completion, and $5,000 was reim- bursed by the District of Columbia covering its share for con- struction of the earth embankment over Stickfoot Branch sewer. Proposed operations.-The balance of $3,744.83, unexpended June 30, 1950, will be applied to new work consisting of prelimi- nary studies in connection with the modified project. No additional funds are required for the fiscal year 1952. 516 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- -- ----.- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated.... $7,440.00 .....----------------.. -..1$335, 671.42 Cost-............ 17,019.58 $150.64 _--_--_--_ ------ _......._.._. 1331,926.59 Expenditures.... 20, 531.41 153.35 $622.00 -$611.59 - - 1331, 926. 59 Maintenance: Appropriated..--------------------- - ------------ C ost . . . . - -. . - - -. - - - -. - - - -.. . -- -. -. ---. -. . . . . . . . E xpenditures.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ...................... $3,744.83 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project................... 1,200,000.00 1 In addition, $161,995.39 was expended for work included in the Bolling Field project authorized by the Emergency Relief Appropriation Act approved June 22, 1936. 32. ANACOSTIA RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES, FLOOD PROTECTION AND NAVIGATION IMPROVEMENTS, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND MARYLAND Location.-This project is located on the Anacostia River at the confluence of northeast and northwest branches at Bladensburg, Md., about 9 miles above the mouth at Washington, D. C. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart 560.) Existing project.-The project provides for channel improve- ment of Anacostia River from the foot of Fifteenth Street SE. in the District of Columbia, to the junction of northeast and north- west branches at Bladensburg, Md.; channel improvement in northeast branch from mouth upstream to near Longfellow Street in Riverdale, Md.; channel improvement in northwest branch from mouth upstream to near Thirty-eighth Street in Brentwood, Md.; levees along both banks of the streams to protect Bladensburg, Edmonston, Riverdale, Cottage, City and Colmar Manor, Md.; interior drainage facilities in these communities, including four pumping stations and the necessary intercepting sewers; and al- terations and reconstruction of highway and railroad bridges. The portion of the channel improvement of Anacostia River from the vicinity of Fifteenth Street SE. in the District of Columbia to near Defense Highway bridge on U. S. Route 50, provides for a navigation channel 8 feet deep and 80 feet wide with a commercial boat basin, and a recreational boat basin having a capacity of 150 boats, both on the left bank of the river near Bladensburg, Md. The estimated Federal cost for construction, revised in 1950, is $6,709,000; the estimated cost to local interests for construction, lands and damages is $5,028,000; a total of $11,737,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950 (H. Doc. 202, 81st Cong., 1st sess.). The latest map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. Local inter- ests have indicated acceptance of the plan of improvements, and assurances of local cooperation have been furnished. FLOOD CONTROL-WASHINGTON, D. C., DISTRICT 517 Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been initiated on the existing project. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1951. The sum of $50,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1952 for initiating engineering investigations and for start- ing the preparation of detailed plans. 33. BRIDGEWATER, VA. Location.-This project is located above Bridgewater, Va., at the junction of North and Dry Rivers, approximately 1.5 miles upstream of Main Street highway bridge. North River is a tribu- tary of the South Fork of the Shenandoah River. (See U. S. Geo- logical Survey Quadrangle, Harrisonburg, Va.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for con- struction of approximately 4,700 lineal feet of earth levee extend- ing upstream from high ground near the junction of North and Dry Rivers, along the low ridge to high ground at a point approxi- mately 2,000 feet from the left bank of Dry River. The levee varies in height up to 17 feet and has an average height of ap- proximately 10 feet with a top width of 10 feet and side slopes of 1 on 21/2. Two county roads and a farm road would pass ovex the levee. Two drainage structures would be required. The total estimated cost to the Federal Government, made in October 1950, is $140,000, and to local interests $29,400. Authorization for the project is contained in section 205 of the Flood Control Act, approved June 30, 1948. The latest maps are in the project report (not published). Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. The town council of Bridgewater has given assurances that the required local cooperation will be furnished. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The preliminary investigations and project report were completed during the year. An allotment of $95,000 for construction of the project was made in June 1950. Total costs for the fiscal year 1950 were $3,363.86, all for new work. Total expenditures were $3,147.78. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project report has been completed, but no construction work has been started on the proj- ect. Total costs to June 30, 1950, have been $3,363.86, all for new work. Total expenditures have been $3,147.78. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $91,852.22, and an allotment of $45,000.00 during fiscal year 1951, a total of $136,852.22, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950........................... .$216.08 New work: Preparation by hired labor of construction plans and specifi- cations and related cost.............................. 3,636.14 Initiation and completion of contract for construction of levees .............................................. 133,000.00 Total for all work.................................... 136,852.22 518 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated ...------------------- ---------------------------- $95, 000.03 $95,000.00 Cost-...---------------- --------------------------.-------------- 3,363.86 3,363.86 Expenditures-..---........----------------......... .... 3,147.78 ..........---------------------------- 3,147, 78 Maintenance: ....--- Appropriated--------------- Cost------------- -----...- - ---------- --....-.................---.---.-----------.--------------. ....-------- Expenditures------------ ---- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ...................... $91,636.14 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951.......... 45,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ......... .136,636.14 34. CUMBERLAND, MD., AND RIDGELEY, W. VA. Location.-Cumberland, Md., and Rideley, W. Va., are located on the North Branch of the Potomac River, 21 miles upstream from its junction with the South Branch of the Potomac River and 197 miles upstream from Washington, D. C. (See U. S. Geo- logical Survey quadrangles, Frostburg and Flint Stone, Md., W. Va., and Pa.) Existing project.-This project provides for channel improve- ments of North Branch of Potomac River from Western Maryland Railway bridge in South Cumberland upstream to the mouth of Wills Creek, with levees and fill along the left bank and levees along the right bank from the downstream corporate limits of Ridgeley, W. Va., to a point about 150 feet above Johnson Street Bridge; channel improvements and flood walls along Wills Creek from its mouth upstream to a point in the Narrows about 500 feet upstream from highway bridge on U. S. Highway No. 40; levee and flood wall in West Cumberland, Md., on left bank of North Branch of Potomac River from mouth of Wills Creek upstream to Kelly Boulevard; levee and flood wall in Ridgeley, W. Va., on right bank of North Branch of Potomac River from Carpenter Avenue upstream to Patapsco Street near the upstream corporate limits of Ridgeley, W. Va.; interior drainage facilities in Cumber- land and West Cumberland, Md., and Ridgeley, W. Va.; removal of Chesapeake and Ohio Canal dam and construction of a new industrial dam on North Branch of Potomac River immediately above mouth of Wills Creek; and alteration and reconstruction of highway and railroad bridges. The estimated cost of new work, revised in 1950, is $15,400,000, of which $12,900,000 is the cost to the United States, and $2,500,- 000 is the cost to local interests. The existing project was authorized by the following flood-con- trol acts: FLOOD CONTROL-WASHINGTON, D. C., DISTRICT 519 Acts Work authorized Documents and reports June 22 1936 Levees, retaining walls, a movable dam, and chan- H. Doc. 101, 73d Cong., 1st sess. nel clearing for Cumberland, West Cumberland and South Cumberland, Md., and Ridgeley, W. Va. July 24, 1946 Levees, walls, channel improvement, removal of Report on file in the Office of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal dam and construction Chief of Engineers. of new industrial dam. Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. Assurances of local cooperation with the project plan have been received. The city of Cumberland, Md., has contributed $60,000 to cover the cost of surveys for rights-of-way and $500,000 to apply to construction now under contract, both of which local interests are required to furnish. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The design of in- terior drainage structures including pumping stations and sewers was substantially completed and the design for the first section of Wills Creek channel improvement was started during the year. The first contract unit consisting of four pressure conduits and sewers, of the interior drainage facilities, at Franklin, Pear, Knox, and Wineow Streets in Cumberland, started in fiscal year 1949, was completed. The contract for foundation and exploration drill- ing along the sites of proposed flood walls on Wills Creek, and levees and flood walls in west Cumberland, Md. and Ridgeley, W. Va., also started in fiscal year 1949, was completed during the year. The second construction contract unit consisting of the re- mainder of pressure conduits and some sewers of the interior drainage facilities in Cumberland and West Cumberland, Md., and Ridgeley, W. Va., was started during the year. These structures require about 96,000 cubic yards of excavation and 11,000 cubic yards of reinforced concrete. Total costs for fiscal year 1950 were $1,032,502, of which $732,- 502 were Federal funds and $300,000 were contributed funds, all for new work. Total expenditures were $876,416.22, of which $576,416.22 were Federal funds and $300,000 were contributed funds. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Designsand construction plans and specifications for the interior drainage structures of pressure conduits and sewers, which were divided into two groups, have been completed. The designs and plans for the interior drainage pumping stations and for the first section of Wills Creek channel improvement are 70 percent and 15 percent complete, respectively. The construction of the first unit of the project consisting of four pressure conduits and connecting sewers, started in March 1949, were completed in November 1949. The second construction unit of pressure conduit and sewers of the interior drainage facilities started in November 1949 under a continuing contract, was 34 percent complete and the entire project 11 percent complete at the end of the fiscal year. Total costs to June 30, 1950, have been $1,767,065.19, of which $1,467,065.19 were Federal funds and $300,000 were contributed by the city of Cumberland, Md., all for new work. Total expendi- 520 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 tures have been $1,507,604.48, of which $1,207,604.48 were Fed- eral funds and $300,000 were contributed funds. In addition, $49,997.85 has been expended from Emergency Relief funds. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $637,567.40, representing $437,567.40 Federal funds and $200,000 contributed funds, plus an allotment of $1,100,000 during the fis- cal year 1951, a total of $1,737,567.40, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950.......................... $209,462.86 New work: Completion of construction under a continuing contract of the second unit (group No. 2) of pressure conduits and sewers of the interior drainage facilities including re- lated Government costs............................. 1,249,624.54 Completion of contract for replacement of sidewalks and pavement, and alterations to utilities occasioned by the construction of the first unit of pressure conduits and sew ers ............ ..... ......................... 4,130.00 Completion of contract for temporary bridges and tracks for B. & O. R.R. crossings......................... 56,500.00 Completion of contract for temporary bridges and tracks for Western Maryland Railway crossing............. 5,350.00 Initiation of a contract for replacement of sidewalks and pavement, and alterations to utilities, necessitated by the construction of the second unit of pressure conduits and sewers ....................................... 52,500.00 Completion of contract plans and specifications by hired labor for the first section of Wills Creek channel im- provement, the industrial dam, and other related costs. 20,000.00 Unobligated contributed funds to be returned to the city of Cumberland ..................................... 140,000.00 Total for all work.................................. 1,737,567.40 The additional sum of $2,450,000 can be profitably expended for the following schedule of work during the fiscal year 1952: New work: Initiate and complete construction by contract of the first section of Wills Creek channel improvement and the industrial dam ..................................... $2,350,000 Initiate acquisition of land required for the construction program in fiscal year 1952 and 1953 .................. 100,000 Total for all work................................... 2,450,000 FLOOD CONTROL-WASHINGTON, D. C., DISTRICT 521 Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - .. fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated.... $110, 000. 00 Cost---...---------96, 268. 28 -$44, 480.- 59 - $78,000. 00 69, 283.34 $500, 000.00 302, 918.04 $744,100.00 1$1, 645,171.88 732, 502.00 11,467,065.19 Expenditures- -....106, 938. 44 48,117.34 61, 997. 35 258, 593.92 576, 416. 22 11, 207, 604.48 Maintenance: Appropriated -- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . . . . . --..... C o st...- - - - - -- - - - .- - .- . -- - .- - . - - .- - . -- . - - - . . . . . E xpenditures... - - - -.. - - - --. - - - - - -. -- - - - -. . - - - . . . .. . . . . . Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................. $3,141.55 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951...... 1,000,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ...... 1,103,141.55 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project................... 10,154,828.00 1 In addition, $49,997.85 was expended from Emergency Relief funds. CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated ------------------------------------------------ $500,000 $500, 000 Cost....------ --- _----- ----------------------. --------------- . 300,000 300,000 ---------.------------. -------------- Expenditures .......... . ..-------------- 300, 000 300, 000 Maintenance: Appropriated... ---------------------- ------------------- -------------- Cost --...---------------------------------------------------------- ------ -- Expenditures.. .....----------------------- ------------------- -------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950....................... $170,000 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.......................... 1780,000 1 Exclusive of $1,200,000 for lands and damages. 35. SAVAGE RIVER DAM, MD. Location.-On the Savage River, in Garrett County, Md., ap- proximately 4.5 miles above the junction with North Branch of the Potomac River, and immediately downstream of the junction of Crabtree Creek and Savage River, and approximately 4 miles northwest of Bloomington, Md. (See U. S. Geological Survey quad- rangle, Grantsville, Md.-Pa.) Existing project.-The construction of an earth- and rock-fill dam, with a maximum height of 184 feet above the stream bed, was started in 1939 as a project of the Works Progress Adminis- tration, under sponsorship of the Upper Potomac River Com- mission. Work was suspended in December 1942, due to the war. The present project provides for completion of the earth- and rock- fill dam by the Corps of Engineers, United States Army, and 522 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1 950 includes placing about 850,000 cubic yards of earth- and rock-fill embankment and 5,200 cubic yards of concrete in spillway and intake structure, installation of control equipment in tunnel con- trol chamber, and construction of operating house and other ap- purtenant structures. The estimate of cost of the project to the Federal Government, revised in 1950, is $2,371,000 exclusive of $200,000 to be contributed by local interests. The project is pri- marily for regulation of stream flow for industrial purposes, and pollution abatement, with some incidental flood control. The reser- voir will have a storage capacity of 20,000 acre-feet. Authoriza- tion for the project is contained in the Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946 (H. Doc. 622, 79th Cong., 2d sess.). Local cooperation.-Localinterests are required to make a cash contribution of $200,000 toward the cost of the work. The Upper Potomac River Commission has contributed $200,000 toward com- pletion of the dam. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Construction work was completed under a continuing contract for the completion of the earth and rock-fill embankment portion of the dam, and for the relocation of approximately one mile of county road along the perimeter of the reservoir. The major items of work involved approximately 85,000 cubic yards of common excavation, 970,000 cubic yards of borrow excavation, 728,000 cubic yards of earth fill and 75,000 cubic yards of rock fill. The preparation of con- struction plans and specifications by hired labor for completion of the spillway and channel, intake stucture, operation house and control chamber, and miscellaneous structures was completed and a contract awarded during the year. Total costs for fiscal year 1950 were $1,017,738.85, of which $146,526.19 were contributed funds and $871,212.66 were Fed- eral funds. Total expenditures were $1,024,719.10, of which $146,526.19 were contributed funds and $878,192.91 were Federal funds. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was ap- proximately two-thirds completed by the Works Projects Ad- ministration prior to the termination of work in 1942. Construc- tion work, started in March 1949 under a continuing contract, to complete the embankment portion of the dam, was completed in May 1950. A continuing contract for the completion of the spill- way and channel, intake structure, operation house and control chamber, and miscellaneous structures, initiated in March 1950, was 8 percent complete and the entire project 55 percent complete at the end of the fiscal year. Total costs to June 30, 1950, have been $1,318,326.41, of which $200,000 were contributed funds and $1,118,326.41 were Federal funds. Total expenditures have been $1,213,459.86, of which $200,000 were contributed funds and $1,013,459.86 were Federal funds. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $707,540.14, plus an anticipated allotment of $650,000 during fiscal year 1951, a total of $1,357,540.14, will be applied as follows: FLOOD CONTROL-WASHINGTON, D. C., DISTRICT 523 Accounts payable, June 30, 1950........ .................... $105,912.73 New work: Completion of continuing contract for spillway and channel, outlet structures and miscellaneous works ............ 820,500.00 Completion of continuing contract for construction of em- bankment portion of dam........................... 2,500.00 Completion of supply contract for high pressure gates and hydraulic equipment ............................... 51,400.00 Initiation of contract for cover planting of borrow area.. 12,000.00 Initiation of contract for clearing of reservoir ........... 35,000.00 Completion by hired labor of sedimentation survey, reser- voir operation, planning, and miscellaneous planning re- lated to contracts ................................. 91,100.00 Construction of combined minor features and contingencies to complete entire project ............................ 214,127.41 Drilling and grouting of earth embankment by hired labor.. 25,000.00 Total for all work................................. 1,357,540.14 No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Total to Fiscal year Ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- --- _ -------- ------ -- - - - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated----....---..--.-.----..... -- $15,000.00 $41,000.00 $400,000.00 $1, 265,000. 00 $1,721,000.00 Cost...---------- ....------------....7,111.58 47, 340.63 192, 661.54 871,212.66 1,118,326.41 Expenditures----....--.--.------. 6, 695.53 42, 563.04 86,008. 38 878,192. 91 1, 013, 459.86 Maintenance: Appropriated.................. Cost --.---------- ---- ------------ -------------------- -------------- E xpenditures.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ...................... $2,204.35 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951........ 650,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951........ 652,204.35 CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - -------- - ----- - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated... . . -------------- $200,000.00 .......--------------------- .- ...... $200,000 Cost-----................------------........------------.....-------------- 53,473.81 $146,526.19 200. 000 Expenditures .... .. .. -------------------------- ....-----------.. 53, 473.81 146,526.19 200,000 Maintenance: Appropriated ----.----------........--------------------------........................-------------........----------- Cost-...------------- -------------------------------------------------------- Expenditures............. ................................................................ 36. WAYNESBORO, VA. Location.-This project is located at Waynesboro, Va., which oc- cupies both banks of the South River, about 25 miles above the mouth. South River is a tributary of the South Fork of the 524 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Shenandoah River. (See U. S. Geological Survey quadrangle, Waynesboro, Va.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for con- struction of approximately 17,500 lineal feet of levees and walls along the South River and Rockfish Run, enlargement of 10,700 lineal feet of the South River channel to a bottom width of 175 feet and side slopes of 1 on 3, construction of a pressure conduit 1,700 feet long to carry the flow of Spring Run through the city, and in- terior drainage to be provided by four pumping stations and the necessary intercepting sewers. The total estimated cost to the Federal Government, revised in 1950, is $2,525,000 and to local interests, $525,000. Authorization for the project is contained in the Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946 (H. Doc. 622, 79th Cong., 2d sess.). The latest published maps are in the project document. Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. The council of the town of Waynesboro has passed a resolution assuring local cooperation. The requirements of local cooperation, however, have not been furnished. Operationsiand results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been initiated on the existing project. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. 37. SALEM CHURCH RESERVOIR, VA. Location.-The Salem Church multiple-purpose reservoir to be located on the Rappahannock and Rapidan Rivers in Culpeper and Orange Counties, Va., would be created by a concrete gravity dam on the Rappahannock River, located 5.6 miles above Fredericks- burg, Va., and 113 miles above the mouth. (See Army Map Service quadrangle, Salem Church, Va., and U. S. Geological Survey quad- rangle, Spotsylvania, Va.) Existing proj]ect.-The plan of improvement provides for con- struction of a concrete gravity dam, approximately 1,300 feet long, with a maximum height of 208 feet above bedrock, and earth em- bankments extending from both abutments, totaling 16,000 feet in length, with a maximum height at the left abutment of 63 feet. The spillway would consist of 2 sections, 1 of 15 crest gates, 30 feet wide by 25 feet high, located in the gravity section, and the other of 5 50- by 53.5-foot fixed-wheel gates located in the bedrock of the right abutment. The spillway channel curves toward and enters the river 650 feet below the dam. The total discharge capacity of the spillway would be 545,000 cubic feet per second. The project provides for a power plant, to be constructed integral with the dam at the left side of the river channel, containing two 27,250- kilowatt generating units with provision for additional installa- tion. The reservoir will afford flood protection for Fredericksburg, Falmouth, and areas downstream for a flood of approximately 200,000 cubic feet per second. Estimated cost of the project to the Federal Government, revised in 1950, is $34,650,000, of which $2,247,000 would be for lands and damages. Authorization for the FLOOD CONTROL-WASHINGTON, D. C., DISTRICT 525 project is contained in the Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946, which stipulated that the maximum elevation of the power pool should not exceed elevation 220 feet mean sea level. The latest published maps are in the project document. (See H. Doc. 119, 80th Cong., 1st sess.) Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Engineering studies and a status report on the economics of the authorized project were completed. Total costs for fiscal year 1950 were $5,541.34 for new work. Total expenditures were $4,314.42. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No construction work has been done. The engineering studies to determine the economics of the authorized project and the report thereon were completed in January 1950. Total costs to June 30, 1950, have been $10,000 for new work. Total expenditures have been $10,000. Proposed operations.-An anticipated allotment of $100,000 during fiscal year 1951 will be applied to preliminary engineering and planning. The additional sum of $150,000 can be profitably expended for planning and design in fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated.... $10,000. 00 -- 10, 000. 00 Cost ............ 21.33 $4, 437. 33 $5, 541.34 10, 000. 00 Expenditures... .21.33 5, 664. 25 4, 314. 42 10, 000. 00 Maintenance: Appropriated...------- ----------------------- Cost ---- ------ Expenditures... ----- --- ----------- . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................... $34,540,000 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ......... . 100,000 Unobligated balance for fiscal year 1951 ................. . 100,000 38. EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO THE ANACOSTIA LEVEE, WASHINGTON, D. C., UNDER AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC LAW 102, EIGHTIETH CONGRESS The emergency repair work to the upper 4,000 feet of the Ana- costia levee located on the left bank of the Anacostia River at river mile 1.5 in the District of Columbia, was made in compliance with Public Law 102, Eightieth Congress, approved June 23, 1947, which authorized the sum of $15,000,000 to be appropriated as an emergency fund to be expended under the direction of the Secre- tary of the Army and the supervision of the Chief of Engineers for the repair, restoration, and strengthening of levees and other 939127--51-vol. 1--34 526 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 flood control works which have been threatened or destroyed by recent floods, or which may be threatened or destroyed by later floods. An allotment of $36,000, made in fiscal year 1948, was applied to the repairs, by contract, for restoration of the section of levee to its original grade and cross section. Plans and specifications were completed in fiscal year 1948 at a cost of $2,483.02. Construction work consisting of 4,635 cubic yards of earth fill, 1,282 cubic yards of top-soil and 2.3 acres of soil preparation and seeding was started in July 1948 and completed in November 1948. There was no cost for fiscal year 1950. Total expenditures were $24.25. Total cost and expenditures to June 30, 1950 were $25,553.80. The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $10,466.20 will be used for the preparation of plans and specifications for the construc- tion of emergency flood protection structures for Washington, D. C., and vicinity. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto1946 New work: Appropriated--- --- --................------ Cost----------------------------.------------- - ---- - Expenditures-- Maintenance: Appropriated.------ - - - $36, 000. 00 .-....--- - --. $36, 000.00 .-. ------- Cost.....------------- 2, 483.02 $23,050. 78 ._25, 553.80 Expenditures ------------ .. .. -------------- 1,129.07 24, 380. 48 $24.25 25, 553. 80 39. EMERGENCY FLOOD-CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED AUGUST 18, 1941 The Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941, as modified by the Flood Control Acts of 1946 and 1948, respectively, authorizes the allotment from any appropriation heretofore or hereafter made for flood control, not exceed $2,000,000 for any one fiscal year to be expended in rescue work or in the repair, restoration, or maintenance of any flood control work threatened or destroyed by flood, including the strengthening, raising, extending, or other modification thereof as may be necessary in the discretion of the Chief of Engineers for the adequate functioning of the work for flood control. An allotment of $9,281.90 was made in the fiscal year 1950 to apply to emergency operations consisting of collection of flood data, establishing flood marks, and preparation of the report on the flood of June 1949 in Virginia and West Virginia. Total cost for the fiscal year 1950 was $9,281.90. Total expendi- tures were $9,281.90. The total cost and expenditures to June 30, 1950, have been $56,274.18. FLOOD CONTROL--WASHINGTON, D. C., DISTRICT 527. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated ..- .- - - - - .--- - - . .-- - - - . .--- - .-. - - - - .-. . . . . . Cost...---- -------------------------- -------------- Expenditures ........ .... ......----------------------------.--------------. --........- Maintenance: Appropriated-..-------------............------------.......... $2, 264. 20 -------------- ....... $9, 281.90 $56, 274.18 Cost....----------........---------------------............--............ -- 2, 264. 20 ...... 9, 281.90 56, 274.18 Expenditures--- ..-------------------............--............-----.....---------- $2, 264. 20 9, 281.90 56, 274.18 40. EMERGENCY FLOOD-CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 208 OF THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED JUNE 30, 1948 The Flood Control Act approved June 30, 1948, provides that the sum of $25,000,000 be authorized to be appropriated as an emergency fund to be expended under the direction of the Secre- tary of the Army and the supervision of the Chief of Engineers for the repair, restoration, and strengthening of levees and other flood control work which have been threatened or destroyed by recent floods, or which may be threatened or destroyed by later floods, including the raising, extending, or other modification of such works as may be necessary in the discretion of the Chief of Engineers for the adequate functioning of the works for flood control. Pursuant to this act, the sum of $5,000 was allotted in fiscal year 1949 to perform emergency work in connection with the disastrous floods of June 17 and 18, 1949, in the south branch of the Potomac River at Moorefield, W. Va. Allotments totaling $103,000 were made in the fiscal year 1950. An amount of $70,000 was for emergency repairs to existing farm levees on the south branch of the Potomac River and tributaries in West Virginia. The work was done by equipment rental con- tract at 32 localities in Grant, Hardy, Hampshire, and Pendleton Counties from Romney to Franklin and including Moorefield and Petersburg. An amount of $3,000 was expended for emergency repairs to levees at Moorefield, W. Va. An amount of $30,000 was for restoration and emergency repairs to farm levees on the North River and tributaries in Virginia, at Stokesville in the vicinity of Mt. Solon, all above Bridgewater. The restoration work was sub- stantially completed at the end of the fiscal year. Total cost for the fiscal year 1950 was $94,209.22. Total ex- penditures were $89,664.64. The balance unexpended on June 30, 1950, $18,335.36, less ac- counts payable of $4,544.58, will be applied to completion of the repair work, to preparation of the completion report, and to related incidental expenses. 528 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 33, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated... ...... ...... Cost..... . .- ----- -------------------------------------------- Expenditures..------------------------- Maintenance: Appropriated..........-----------....------------ -------------- $5,000.00 $103,000.00$108,000.00 -------------- Cost--..............------------........----------....--------------..... 94, 209.22 94,209.22 Expenditures..-. -------- ---------------------------------------- 89, 664. 64 89, 664.64 41. 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 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. Pursuant to this authority, funds in the amount of $20,000 were made available in fiscal year 1949, for new work in connection with clearing of channels in the South Branch of Potomac River and tributaries in the vicinity of Moorefield and Petersburg, W. Va. The work, caused by the disastrous floods of June 17 and 18, 1949, in these streams, consisted of starting the removal, by equip- ment rental contract, of heavy deposits of earth and rock from the stream channels. The deposits, which completely obstructed the channel in some locations, resulted from side-mountain slides. Total costs for fiscal year 1950 were $18,418.30. Total expendi- tures were $18,418.30. Total costs to June 30, 1950, were $18,418.30. Total expendi- tures were $18,418.30. The balance unexpended on June 30, 1950, of $1,581.70 will be reported for revocation. FLOOD CONTROL-WASHINGTON, D. C., DISTRICT 529 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including . -. ---- ----- - - --- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated .............----------...------------..--------------.. $20,000.00 ........-------------- $20, 000.00 Cost---------------............. ... .--------------------------------------- $18,418.30 18,418.30 Expenditures---....-.----------------------- - --- - 18, 418.30 18, 418.30 Maintenance: A ppropriated ....- - - - - - - --.- --- . . . . . . . . . . . . . - - . --.. Cost... ---- . ..---. . . . . . . . ...---------------------------------.-------------- Expenditures----..................---- ------------------ Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950...... $1,581.70 42. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS AND CONTENGENCIES FOR FLOOD CONTROL Total cost for fiscal year 1950 was $32,838.74. Total expendi- tures were $35,061.50. The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, amounting to $13,507.55, plus an allotment of $25,000 made in November 1950, a total of $38,507.55, will be applied to accounts payable amounting to $2,662.56, and to payment of expenses to be incurred under this heading. The additional sum of $65,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing the fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 .- - -I I -- I--- - I-- I--- - New work: Appropriated... Cost..--------- Expenditures.... Maintenance: Appropriated.. - $24, 000. 00 $28, 200. 00 $48, 000. 00 $36, 250.00 $35, 000.00 $875,200.00 Cost......... 31, 290.85 50, 219.96 49,076.63 37, 294.89 32, 838. 74 864,355.01 _ _. Expenditures..- 14, 578.68 59,342.11 47, 033.97 34,961.21 35,061.50 861,692.45 43. INACTIVE FLOOD-CONTROL PROJECTS Cost and expenditures For last to June 30, 1950 Estimated Name of project full report, amount re- see Annual quired to Report for- complete New work Maintenance 1. Harpers Ferry, W. Va...-------------------1937 -- -- - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - ..........--------------..........-------------- 2$395, 000 2. Moorefield, W. Va... 1941 $7,928.12 ------------- 2292, 072 1 Awaiting local cooperation. L:2 Revised in 1950. 530 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood-control acts and committee resolutions Date trans- Document Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to No. mendation Congress Big Wills Creek, Pa., for flood Flood Control Commit- -------------- -------------- control at and in the vicinity of tee resolution, July 23, Hyndman Borough, Pa. 1946. Front Royal, Va., flood control Flood Control Commit- -------------- -------------- on Happy Creek, Va., tribu- tee resolution, July 5, tary of the Potomac River. 1946. Gilbert Run, Charles County, Flood Control Act, May -------------- -------------- Md., for flood control and 17, 1950. drainage. Happy Creek, Potomac River, Flood Control Commit- -------------- -------------- flood protection for Front tee resolution, July 5, Royal, Va. 1946. Hyndman Borough, Pa., for flood Flood Control Commit- -------------- ------------ control on Big Wills Creek, tee resolution, July 23, tributary of the Potomac River. 1946. Little Wills Creek, Pa. for flood ......... __do------ -------------- control at and in vicinity of Hyndman Borough, Va. North River and tributaries, Va., House Public Works -------------- for flood control of Potomac Committee resolution, River. October 15, 1949. Port Tobacco Run, Charles Flood Control Act, May -------------- County, Md., (Tobacco Run) 17, 1950. for flood control and drainage. Potomac River and tributaries, Flood Control Commit- for protection along Big Wills tee resolution, July 23, and Little Wills Creeks, Pa., 1946. at and in the vicinity of Hynd- man Borough, Pa. Potomac River, flood control on Flood Control Commit- Happy Creek for Front Royal tee resolution, July 5, and vicinity, Va. 1946. Potomac River for flood control House Public Works on North River and tributa- Committee resolution, ries, Va. October 15, 1949. Potomac River for flood control House Public Works on the South Branch and tribu- Committee resolution, taries, W. Va., in Grant, Hardy June 27, 1950. and Pendleton Counties. Potomac River and tributaries, Senate Public Works South Branch, Md., Va., W. Committee resolution Va., and Pa. January 20, 1950. Potomac River and tributaries, House Public Works for flood control in vicinity of Committee resolution, Williamsport, Md. August 17, 1949. South Branch: of Potomac River House Public Works and tributaries, W. Va., for Committee resolution, flood control in Grant, Hardy June 27, 1950. and Pendleton Counties. South Branch of Potomac River Senate Public Works and tributaries, Md., Va., W. Committee resolution, wVa., and Pa. January 20, 1950. Williamsport, Md:, vicinity of, House Public Works for flood control on Potomac Committee resolution, River and tributaries. August 17, 1949. Wills Creek (Big and Little), Pa., Flood Control Commit- for flood control at and in the tee resolution, July 23, vicinity of Hyndmaii Borough, 1946. Pa. - -- I-- I--- IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT This district comprises a small portion of southeastern West Virginia, central and eastern Virginia, and a portion of northern North Carolina embraced in the west shore drainage basins tribu- tary to the southern part of Chesapeake Bay south of the water- shed line between the northerly arm of Winter Harbor and Garden Creek, Va., and the eastern shore drainage basins south of and including Onancock River, Va.; the drainage tributary to the Atlantic Ocean from White Creek and Gargathy Inlet, inclusive, to the Virginia-North Carolina State line; the Roanoke River Basin above Weldon, N. C.; the Meherrin River Basin above Murfreesboro, N. C.; and the Chowan River Basin above the con- fluence of the Nottoway and Blackwater Rivers, Va. It also in- cludes the Virginia portion of the Intracoastal Waterways between Norfolk, Va., and Beaufort Inlet, N. C., and the portion of the waterway from Norfolk to the sounds of North Carolina north of Albemarle Sound. District engineer: Col. G. T. Derby, Corps of Engineers. Division engineer of the North Atlantic Division, New York, N. Y., comprising the New York, N. Y., Philadelphia, Pa., Balti- more, Md., Washington, D. C., and Norfolk, Va., districts: Brig. Gen. G. J. Nold, Corps of Engineers, Division Engineer to October 2, 1949; Col. E. E. Gesler, Corps of Engineers, Acting Division Engineer to June 9, 1950; Col. F. F. Frech, Corps of Engineers, Division Engineer since that date. IMPROVEMENTS Navigation Navigation-Continued Page Page 1. Onancock River, Va....... 532 19. Appomattox River, Va... 562 2. Nandua Creek, Va........ 534 20. Deep Creek, Va. ......... 564 3. Occohannock Creek, Va .. 535 21. Pagan River, Va......... 566 4. Quinby Creek, Va......... 537 22. Nansemond River, Va. ... 568 5. Little Machipongo River, 23. Hampton Creek, Va....... 570 V a ................... 538 24. Willoughby Channel, Va... 571 6. Oyster Channel, Va....... 539 25. Newport News Creek, Va. 572 7. Kings Creek, Va.......... 541 26. Channel to Newport News, 8. Cape Charles City Harbor, Va. .................. 574 V a ................... 542 27. Norfolk Harbor, Va ..... 575 9. York Spit Channel, Va... 544 28. Hampton Roads and the 10. Winter Harbor, Va ...... 546 harbors of Norfolk and 11. Horn Harbor, Va ....... 547 Newport News, Va.- 12. Davis Creek, Va ........ 548 collection and removal of 13. Mattaponi River, Va...... 549 drift ................. 582 14. Pamunkey River, Va...... 552 29. Lafayette River, Va ..... 583 15. Channel connecting York 30. Atlantic Intracoastal River, Va., with Back Waterway between Nor- Creek to Slaight's Wharf 554 folk, Va., and the St. 16. Thimble Shoal Channel, Johns River, Fla. (Nor- Va ................... 555 folk District) ........ 584 17. Little River (Creek), Va.. 556 31. Knobbs Creek, N. C....... 589 18. James River, Va ........ 557 32. Blackwater River, Va..... 590 531 532 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Navigation-Continued Flood control-Continued Page Page 33. Emergency channel work 39. Philpott Reservoir, Roa- under authority of sec- noke River Basin, Va... 601 tion 3 of the River and 40. Gathright Reservoir and Harbor Act approved Falling Spring Reregu- March 2, 1945......... . 592 lating Dam, James River 34. Examinations, surveys and Basin, Va........... 603 contingencies (general) 592 41. Snagging and clearing un- 35. Inactive navigation proj- der authority of section 2 ects .................. 593 of the Flood Control Act 36. Plant allotment .......... 593 approved August 28, 1937, as amended ...... 604 Flood Control 42. Preliminary examinations, 37. Roanoke River Basin, Va. Surveys, and contingen- and N. C. ............. 596 cies for flood control.... 605 38. Buggs Island Reservoir, Roanoke River Basin, Va. and N. C ......... 598 1. ONANCOCK RIVER, VA. Location.-This river, a tidal stream, rises in Accomac County, Va., flows in a westerly direction about 6.5 miles and empties into Chesapeake Bay. The portion under improvement extends from the mouth of the river to Onancock, Va., a distance of about 5 miles which is the approximate length of the tidal reach. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1223.) Previous projects.-The original project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1879, and was modified by the River and Harbor Act of September 19, 1890. The modified proj- ect was superseded by a project adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 25, 1910, work under which was completed in 1911. For further details see page 1799 of Annual Report for 1915, page 493 of Annual Report for 1924, and page 388 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 12 feet deep at mean low water, 200 feet wide across the bar, a distance of 5,200 feet, and generally 100 feet wide in the river to a point roughly 1,200 feet above the mouth of the North Branch, widened at the upper end to form a basin 200 feet square; and a turning basin about 2.3 acres in area at Onancock. It also provides for a chan- nel 6 feet deep and 100 feet wide in the lower 500 feet of Joynes Branch and an anchorage basin 6 feet deep and 3.9 acres in area at the mouth of Titlow Creek. Under ordinary conditions the mean tidal range is 1.7 feet and the extremes are 1.5 and 2 feet. The estimate of cost for new work revised in 1948, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects, was $160,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $6,500. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: RIVERS AND HARBORS-NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 53 Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 3, 1925 A channel 12 feet deep and 200 feet wide across the H. Doc. 219, 68th Cong., 1st sess. bar and generally 100 feet wide in the river with a turning basin near the head of navigation. Aug. 26, 1937 Extending the 12-foot channel in North Branch with H. Doc. 74, 75th Cong., 1st sess. a basin 200 feet square and a 6-foot channel 100 feet (Contains latest published map.) wide in Joynes Branch, and an anchorage basin 6 feet deep. at mouth of Titlow Creek. Mar. 2, 1945 Modification of the requirement of local cooperation H. Doc. 358, 76th Cong., 1st s 's. Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with as to initial construc- tion. Local interests are required to furnish suitable spoil-disposal areas for future maintenance. Terminal facilities.-There are two wooden wharves and about 725 feet of wooden bulkhead at Onancock, Va., and one wooden wharf each at Poplar Cove and Finneys. All these facilities are privately owned except for 125 feet of bulkhead belonging to the United States Navy, and are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-A maintenance con- dition and control survey, with Government plant and hired labor, was made during the year at a cost and expenditure of $8,000. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction of the channel from the mouth to Onancock, Va., was commenced in May 1936 and completed in August 1936. Construction of the remainder of the existing project was commenced in November 1948 and com- pleted in December 1948. The controlling depths at mean low water are as follows: Controlling depths Mid- Name of channel Left channel Right Date determined outside for half outside quarter project quarter (feet) width (feet) (feet) Mouth to Onancock . -- -........-...........- 11.3 11.3 11.3 Feb.-Mar. 1950. North Branch- -----..--.-.---............ .12 12 12 Do. Joynes Branch-. ... .-.... ... ...-- . 6 6 6 Do. Anchorage basin at mouth of Titlow Creek..... 6 6 6 Do. The head of navigation for boat traffic is at Onancock, Va. Navigation is practicable throughout the year. The total costs and expenditures of the existing project to June 30, 1950, have been $229,813.23, of which $154,364.89 was for new work and $75,448.34 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-An anticipated allotment of $300 for fiscal year 1951 will be applied to maintenance survey and office work. No work is scheduled during the fiscal year 1952. 534 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including --- _ - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated..- ... _._--------$71,805.40 -$3, 500.00 -$187,913.91 Cost----....- ------------- 3,979. 72 64, 325. 68 -187, 913.91 Expenditures ......... 3,979. 72 64,325.68 187,913.91 Maintenance: A ppropriated.... $8, 000.00 - . . ..... . . . .. . . 57, 218. 55 $8,000.00 100, 202.10 Cost-....................... Expenditures ---............. $216. 72 216. 72 7, :83. 7, 783. 28 28 57, 218.55 57, 218. 55 8, 000.00 8,000. 00 100, 202. 10 100, 202.10 2. NANDUA CREEK, VA. Location.-This creek, a tidal estuary of Chesapeake Bay, lies wholly within the limits of Accomac County, Va. From its source it flows in a southwesterly direction for about 4 miles, thence in a northwesterly direction for about 2 miles, and empties into Chesa- peake Bay about 10 miles south of Watts Island light, and about 28 miles north of the harbor at Cape Charles City, Va. It is about 1 mile wide at its mouth and gradually narrows as the source is ap- proached. At Nandua, a distance of about 5 miles from the mouth, its width is about 300 or 400 feet. The area of its watershed is about 15 square miles, with an average elevation of about 6 or 8 feet above sea level, about one-fourth of which is marsh and timber land, the remainder being under cultivation. Being an arm of Chesapeake Bay, Nandua Creek is affected by the lunar and wind tides which affect that body. There are no other currents, and even in periods of excessive rainfall no change in flow is per- ceptible. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1223.) Existing project.-This provides for dredging a channel 9 feet deep at mean low water over a bottom width of 100 feet across the bar at the mouth, a distance of about 700 feet. Under ordinary conditions the mean tidal range is 1.5 feet, and the extreme about 4.5 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1930, was $8,110. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $500. The existing project was adopted by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 3, 1896 A channel 8 feet deep and 100 feet wide across the Annual Report for 1895, p. 13021 bar at the mouth. (Contains latest published map.) July 3, 1930 A channel 9 feet deep and 100 feet wide through the H. Doc. 165, 71st Cong., 2nd sess. bar at the mouth. Local cooperation.-None required. Terminal facilities.-There is one timber wharf located on Nandua Creek having a wharfage space of 130 feet and a small marine railway which will accommodate vessels up to 40 feet in length. Boats which load and discharge cargoes at this wharf are RIVERS AND HARBORS-NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 535 charged a nominal fee for wharfage. The facilities are privately owned and are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-A maintenance con- dition survey, with Government plant and hired labor, was made during the year at a cost and expenditure of $1,608.08. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1931 by natural scour. The controlling depths at mean low water are as follows: Controlling depths Mid- Name of channel Left channel Right Date determined outside for half outside quarter project quarter (feet) width (feet) (feet) Across bar at mouth------._ ----- __------6. 2 6. 4 6.8 March 1950. The head of navigation is at Nandua, Va. Navigation is prac- ticable throughout the year. The total cost and expenditure of the existing project to June 30, 1950, was $9,975.57, of which $6,987.81 was for new work and $2,987.76, for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated -.-----.---------------------------------------- ..-------------- $6, 987.81 Cost-.......------------ -----------------------.--------------. ...-------------- 6,987.81 Expenditures....... ..--------------.-------------- ...------------------.-------------- 6,987.81 Maintenance: Appropriated..- - $2, 000. 00 ....... ........ ..... - -$620.32 $3, 000. 00 4,379.68 Cost_.............$7.51 1,372.17 1,608.08 2,987.76 Expenditures.... -___----_---- ---------- 7.51 1,372.17 1,608.08 2,987.76 3. OCCOHANNOCK CREEK, VA. Location.-This creek, a tidal estuary of Chesapeake Bay, forms a portion of the dividing line between Accomac and Northampton Counties, Va., and lies wholly within the limits of these two coun- ties. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1223.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 9 feet deep and 100 feet wide from that depth in Chesapeake Bay upstream to the vicinity of Davis and Morley wharves, a distance of about 51/2 miles, with approach channels of equal dimensions to the wharves and a turning basin 9 feet deep, 200 feet wide, and 300 feet long adjacent to Concord wharf. Under ordinary conditions the mean tidal range is about 1.5 feet, with extreme fluctuations of 1.5 feet below and 6 feet above mean low water. 586 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19150 The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1947, was $91,300. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $3,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents July 3, 1930 Channel 9 feet deep at mean low water over a bot- H. Doe. 165; 71st. Cong., 2nd sess. tom width of 100 feet across the bar at the mouth. Mar. 2, 1945 Existing project dimensions __ . -....... H. Doc. 223, 78th Cong., 1st sess. (Contains latest published map.) Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, in adopting the present project dimensions, imposed the conditions that local interests agree to furnish suitable areas for disposal of dredged spoil for new work and subsequent mainte- nance when and as required, to provide suitable terminal facilities open to all on equal terms, and to hold and save the United States free from claims for damages resulting from the improvement. These conditions have not been complied with. Terminal facilities.-There are three timber wharves on this stream with an available frontage of about 100 linear feet each. The wharfage facilities are believed to be adequate for the exist- ing commerce on the creek. Operations and results during fiscal year.-A maintenance con- dition survey, with Government plant and hired labor, was made during the year at a cost and expenditure of $3,325.52. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 27 percent complete at the end of the fiscal year. Construction of the channel across the bar at the mouth was commenced in August 1931 and completed in October 1931. The controlling depth, as ascertained in August 1942, was 9 feet at mean low water. The head of navigation for boat traffic is at Rue's wharf. Navi- gation is practicable throughout the year. The work remaining to be done to complete the project consists of dredging a channel 9 feet deep and 100 feet wide from that depth in Chesapeake Bay upstream to the vicinity of Davis and Morley wharves, a distance of about 51/ miles, with approach channels of equal dimensions to the wharves and a turning basin 9 feet deep, 200 feet wide, and 300 feet long adjacent to Concord wharf. Depths are referred to mean low water. The total cost and expenditure of the existing project to June 30, 1950, was $50,499.86, of which $13,859.14 was for new work and $36,640.72 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 537 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30 1950, including -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated - -..-----.------------------------------------------------------ $13,859.14 Cost....------------ --------------------------------------------------- 13,859.14 Expenditures---...- -- . ------------ ------------------------------------------ 13, 859.14 Maintenace: Appropriated... ..------------------------------------------------ $6, 000.00 39,315.20 .... Cost.......------------------- .. -------------- --------------.. 3, 325. 52 36, 640. 72 Expenditures....--------------.... ----------.- -....- -....3,325.52 36,640.72 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.......... .$77,440 4. QUINBY CREEK, VA. Location.-This creek is an indeterminate natural channel on the Atlantic Ocean side of the Delmarva Peninsula about 32 miles north of Cape Charles and about 33 miles south of Chincoteague, Va. The creek extends in a generally southeasterly direction be- tween Quinby Landing at Quinby, Va., and the head of Tony's Rock Drain, a distance of 6,900 feet. (See U. S. Coast and Geo- detic Survey Chart No. 1221.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 8 feet deep at mean low water and 80 feet wide from that depth in Upshurs Bay to a point 600 feet bayward from Quinby Landing, thence 60 feet wide to Quinby Landing, a total distance of about 6,900 feet, and a turning and mooring basin of the same depth, 200 feet wide and 400 feet long opposite the public terminal and land- ing. The mean range of lunar tides is 4.4 feet with variations caused by storms of from 2 feet below to 12 feet above mean low water. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, was $116,- 000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $6,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950 (H. Doc. 241, 81st Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in that document. Local cooperation,-TheRiver and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950, in adopting the existing project, imposed the conditions that responsible local interests give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that they will (a) provide without cost to the United States all lands, easements, rights-of-way, and spoil- disposal areas for construction and subsequent maintenance of the project, when and as required; (b) hold and save the United States free from damage due to the construction and maintenance of the project, including such damage as may occur to public or leased oyster and clam beds; (c) provide at their own expense suitable mooring facilities within the basin and terminal facilities adjacent thereto with suitable access road and parking area all of which shall be open to all on equal terms; and (d) establish and 588 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 enforce suitable regulations governing the movement and an- chorage of craft in the vicinity of the improvement. These condi- tions have not been complied with. Terminal facilities.-There are two open-pile wooden wharves and about 125 feet of wooden bulkhead at Quinby, Va. The wharves are privately owned but the bulkhead is public and is open to all on equal terms. There is also one marine railway which is not now in use. With the construction of the facilities required of local interests, it is considered that these facilities will be adequate for existing and reasonably prospective commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been accomplished on the project. The controlling depths at mean low water, as ascertained in February, 1949, are 0.4 foot in the channel and +3.8 feet in the turning basin area. The head of navigation for boat traffic is Quinby Landing at Quinby, Va. Navigation is practicable throughout the year. The work remaining to be done to complete the project consists of dredging a channel 8 feet deep at mean low water and 80 feet wide from that depth in Upshurs Bay to a point 600 feet bayward from Quinby Landing, thence 60 feet wide to Quinby Landing, a total distance of about 6,900 feet, and a turning and mooring basin of the same depth, 200 feet wide and 400 feet long opposite the public terminal and landing. No costs or expenditures have been incurred on the project. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. 5. LITTLE MACHIPONGO RIVER, VA. Location.-This river, locally known as Parting Creek, has its source in the marsh of Bell Neck, Northampton County, Va., flows in a southerly and easterly direction about 5 miles, and empties into Great Machipongo River, about 12 miles by water from Great Machipongo Inlet, and about 28 miles north of Cape Charles, Va. The drainage area is about 11 square miles. No information is available as to the discharge of this stream. The length of the tidal reach is about 2 miles. The Great Machipongo Inlet and the Great Machipongo River are the waterways connecting with the Atlantic Ocean, and have a controlling depth of 16 feet. Willis Wharf, a town with a population of about 500, is located on the west bank about 1 mile above its junction with the Great Machipongo River. The high-water width varies from about 450 feet at the mouth to 350 feet at Willis wharf. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1221.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 8 feet deep at mean low water and 80 feet wide from the town of Willis Wharf to deep water in the river below. The mean range of tide is about 4.6 feet. The extreme tidal range is from about 0.7 foot below mean low water to about 2 feet above mean high water. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1929, was $10,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $1,500. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 589 The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of July 3, 1930 (H. Doc. 260, 71st Cong., 2d sess.). The latest pub- lished map is in that document. Local cooperation.-None required. Terminal facilities.-At the town of Willis Wharf there are three wharves with a total wharfage space of about 300 feet, five bulkheads with a total wharfage space of about 1,140 feet, and a marine railway which will accommodate vessels up to 50 feet in length. All facilities are privately owned, being used for packing seafoods and servicing fishing vessels. The wharves have no rail- road connections, but are served by local roads connecting with the county and State highway system. The facilities are con- sidered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction of the existing project was commenced in February 1931 and completed in May 1931. The controlling depth as ascertained in September, 1948 was 8.0 feet at mean low water. The total cost and expenditure of the existing project to June 30, 1950, was $27,596.44, of which $15,000 was for new work and $12,596.44 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: ------------------- Appropriated... ------------ ---------------------------- $15,000.00 Cost-..... ------------ ..... -------- ------------------------------------------ 15,000.00 Expenditures----.... --------------- --- -------------------------------------- 15,000.00 Maintenance: Appropriated -..-- Cost ... . $3, 000.00 -... ..----------. .. . ... ...------------------------ -- $798.64 $9, 596. 44 11,797.80 - - - -------------- 12, 596.44 12, 596.44 . Expenditures---- . . .....------------ ------------ . 798.64 11, 797. 80 -------------- 12, 596. 44 6. OYSTER CHANNEL, VA. Location.-Oyster Channel is located on the lower eastern side of the Delmarva Peninsula which separates Chesapeake Bay from the Atlantic Ocean. It is about 11 miles north of Cape Charles and about 57 miles south along the Atlantic coast from the Virginia- Maryland State line. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1222.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel, about 0.9 mile long, 60 feet wide, and 6 feet deep at mean low water, from deep water in Liscombes Channel to and including a turning basin of the same depth 200 feet long and 125 feet wide along the water front at Oyster, Va. The mean range of tide is about 4.4 feet. Greater fluctuations in water level are caused by prolonged high winds along this section of the Atlantic coast. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1946, was $54,600. 540 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $1,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945 (H. Doc. 716, 76th Cong., 3d sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with as to initial construc- tion. Local interests are required to furnish suitable spoil-disposal areas for future maintenance. Terminal facilities.-There are five privately owned timber wharves and one publicly owned wooden bulkhead with a total wharfage space of about 1,100 feet along the water front at Oyster, Va. There is also a marine railway which will accomo- date vessels up to 50 feet in length. The facilities have highway connection with the county and state systems. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-A maintenance con- dition and control survey, with Government plant and hired labor, was made during the year at a cost and expenditure of $1,936.23. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction of the existing project was commenced in January 1948 and completed in May 1948. The controlling depths at mean low water are as follows: Controlling depths Date Name of channel 80 percent of project width, determined 40 percent on either side of center line (feet) Channel.......----------------------------------------. 5.0 May 1950. Turning Basin.. .........---------------------------------- 4.5 Do. The head of navigation for boat traffic is about 200 feet above the turning basin at the head of the project. Navigation is prac- ticable throughout the year. The total cost and expenditure of the existing project to June 30, 1950, was $61,536.23, of which $54,600 was for new work and $6,936.23 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated- .$ $54,600.000.--.. ------------------ $54, 600. 00 Cost_ -------- ------------ ------------ 54,600.00 --------------------------- 54,600.00 Expenditures--- ----------- ----------- 54, 600.00 54, 600. 00 . .--------------------------- Maintenance: Appropriated . $5, 000.00 $5, 000.00 .......-----------.-------------------------- 10, 000. 00 Cost....------. .-------------------------------------- 5,000.00 1,936.23 6,936.23 Expenditures .... ..----------- .. -------------------------- 5,000.00 1,936. 23 6,936. 23 RIVERS AND HARBORS-NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 541 7. KINGS CREEK, VA. Location.-Kings Creek is a tidal estuary entering the eastern side of lower Chesapeake Bay about 0.7 mile north of the town of Cape Charles, Va., and located entirely within the limits of Northampton County, Va. The creek is formed by two prongs having their sources just west of Bayview Post Office and flows westerly approximately 2 miles to Chesapeake Bay. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1222.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 8 feet deep at mean low water and 100 feet wide extending from that depth in Chesapeake Bay into Kings Creek, a total distance of about 6,400 feet, and an anchorage and turning basin of the same depth 500 feet long and 250 feet wide at the upper end of the channel. The waters of the creek are subject to lunar tides having a range of 2.3 feet, with extremes, induced by storms, of from 2.0 feet below to 8.7 feet above mean low water. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, was $105,- 000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of main- tenance is $9,500. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950 (H. Doc. 193, 81st Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in that document. Local cooperation.-TheRiver and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950, in adopting the existing project, imposed the condition that local interests agree to (a) furnish, without cost to the United States, all lands, easements, rights-of-way, and spoil-disposal areas for construction and maintenance of the improvement, when and as required; (b) construct and maintain, at local expense, a suitable marine railway and public terminal with access road open to all on equal terms; (c) secure, when and as required, at no cost to the United States, releases from lessees and owners of oyster and clam grounds as may be affected by the initial dredging and future maintenance; and (d) hold and save the United States free from all damages due to construction and maintenance of the improve- ment, including such damage as may occur to public or leased oyster and clam grounds. Terminal facilities.-There are seven wharves of wooden con- struction on Kings Creek used for handling sea foods and for berthing pleasure craft. There are several other smaller wharves and one small marine railway in the upper end of the creek. All are privately owned but open to the public upon the payment of fixed wharfage fees. Additional facilities are needed for both present and prospective commerce, a portion of which should be reserved for the general public on equal terms. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been accomplished on the project. The controlling depths at mean low water, as ascertained in June, 1947, are 2.2 feet in the channel and +1.2 feet in the turning basin. The head of navigation for boat traffic with drafts greater than 2 feet is the Eastern Shore Oil Corp. dock. Navigation is prac- ticable throughout the year. 930127--51-vol. 1---35 542 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, "1950 The work remaining to be done to complete the project con- sists of dredging a channel 8 feet deep at mean low water and 100 feet wide extending from that depth in Chesapeake Bay into Kings Creek, a total distance of about 6,400 feet, and an anchorage and turning basin of the same depth 500 feet long and 250 feet wide at the upper end of the channel. No costs or expenditures have been incurred on the project. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. 8. CAPE CHARLES CITY HARBOR, VA. Location.-The town of Cape Charles, Va., is located on Chesa- peake Bay on the west side of the peninsula separating the bay from the Atlantic Ocean. It is about 11 miles north of the southern extremity of the peninsula and 45 miles south of the Maryland- Virginia State line. Cape Charles City Harbor is an artificial land- locked harbor situated on the south side of the town. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1222.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 18 feet deep and 500 feet wide from that depth in Chesapeake Bay through Cherry- stone Bar and Inlet to the entrance to Cape Charles City Harbor, a distance of 2.71 miles, thence a basin in the harbor of the same depth 600 to 1,000 feet wide and 3,000 feet long, thence a channel 10 feet deep, 100 to 180 feet wide and 260 feet long connecting a basin of the same depth 180 feet wide and 420 feet long at the head of Mud Creek. The project also provides for protective works in the form of a stone jetty on the north side of the harbor entrance and a sand mole 1,350 feet long south of the harbor entrance. All depths are referred to mean low water. The mean tidal range is 2.3 feet with extremes of 2.5 feet below and 8 feet above mean low water. The estimate of cost of new work, revised in 1950, is $743,600, including $445,291.03 which was expended from military funds for partial completion of the 18-foot project. The latest (1945) approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $15,000. No estimate of cost of maintenance was approved for the original project. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Sept. 19, 1890 Dredging a channel through Cherrystone Inlet and H. Doc. 29, 51st Cong., 1st sess., bar 16 feet deep and 100 and 200 feet wide, respec- and Annual Report 1890, p. 971. tively; dredging an entrance channel 100 feet wide, 16 feet deep; dredging a harbor 11 acres in area, 14 feet deep; and construction of stone jetties on each side of the entrance to the harbor. June 20, 1938 Modified to provide a basin 10 feet deep, 180 feet H. Doc. 580, 75th Cong., 3rd sess. wide, and 420 feet long, at the head of Mud Creek, with a channel 10 feet deep and 100 feet wide, ex- tending to that depth in the present harbor, flaring through its inner 250 feet to a width of180 feet. Mar. 2, 1945 A channel 18 feet deep and 500 feet wide from that H. Doe. 90, 79th Cong., 1st sess.' depth in Chesapeake Bay to the harbor entrance, thence a basin in the harbor of the same depth 600 to 1,000 feet wide and 3,000 feet long. 1 Contains latest published map. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 543 Local cooperation.-The conditions imposed by the River and Harbor Act of June 30, 1938, were fully complied with and ap- proved by the Chief of Engineers on March 30, 1940. The River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, in adopting the existing project dimensions, imposed the conditions that local interests provide as and when required and at no cost to the United States all lands necessary for the initial construction and sub- sequent maintenance; give assurances satisfactory to the Secre- tary of War that they will provide and maintain substantial bulkheads and other terminal facilities adequate to permit full utilization of the improvement; and will reserve at least 1,000 lineal feet of berthing space along such bulkheads for general public use on equal and reasonable terms; and agree to hold and save the United States free from all claims for damages resulting from the improvement. Local interests have furnished all lands necessary for dredging the harbor to a reduced width of 800 feet. The other terms of local cooperation imposed by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, have not been complied with. Terminal facilities.-There are about 800 feet of wooden bulk- head, a wooden pier 200 feet long and two transfer slips in the outer harbor owned and maintained by the Pennsylvania Railroad, a portion of which is open to public use without charge under cer- tain restrictions. The Virginia Ferry Corp. operates a ferry slip on railroad property. There are about 600 feet of city-owned bulkhead, open to the public without charge, and four privately owned wooden piers located on Mud Creek on the 10-foot project. With the addition of the 1,000 linear feet of bulkhead required of local interests, these facilities would be adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Miscellaneous office work, in connection with a proposed condition survey of Mud Creek, was made during the year at a cost and expenditure of $3.30. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 77 percent complete at the end of the fiscal year. Partial comple- tion of the project to provide for a reduced width in the harbor of 800 feet was commenced in August 1942 and completed in January 1943. The controlling depths at mean low water are as follows: Controlling depths Mid- Name of channel Left channel Right Date determined outside for half outside quarter project quarter (feet) width (feet) (feet) Cherrystone Bar Channel.... ....------------------------ 17. 4 18.0 17.4 June 1947. Cherrystone Inlet Channel 16.4 16. 2 .------------------------ 16.3 Do. Cape Charles City Harbor..------------------------ 14.1 16.4 14.9 Do. ------------------------------------ Mud Creek....... 8.9 10.0 5.7 Do. The head of navigation for boat traffic is the head of Mud Creek. Navigation is practicable throughout the year. 544 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 The work remaining to be done to complete the project consists of widening the south side of the main harbor from its present widths of from 400 to 800 feet to widths of from 600 to 1,000 feet to a depth of 18 feet over a distance of 3,000 feet. Depths are referred to mean low water. The total cost and expenditure of the existing project to June 30, 1950, was $646,056.68, of which $565,340.30 was for new work, including $445,291.03 expended from military funds for partial completion of the 18-foot project, and $80,716.38 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated----. ------------ ----------------------------. -------------- $565,340.30 Cost---....-........-.........------------..........-------------------------------------.............--......... ----------............. 565, 340.30 Expenditures..........------------......----------------..............--.........-----------------------------.............. 565, 340.30 Maintenance: Appropriated .. .... . -. - -. - - - - - - - - - $3.30 80, 716. 38 Cost ------------ ._ $8, 932. 27 $4,266.54 $1,033. 78 ---------- . 3.30 80, 716.38 Expenditures - -.... 11,011.57 4,266. 54 1,033. 78 ... ........ 3.30 80, 716.38 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project...... .178,300.00 9. YORK SPIT CHANNEL, VA. Location.-York Spit Channel lies in the lower Chesapeake Bay opposite the mouth of York River and about 20 miles northerly from Atlantic Ocean at the entrance of Chesapeake Bay. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1222.) Previous project.-The original project was adopted March 3, 1905. For further details see page 389 of the Annual Report for 1932. Existing project.-This provides for a channel approximately 6.77 miles long, 1,000 feet wide, and 39 feet deep at mean low water between the contours of that depth in Chesapeake Bay op- posite York Spit. Under ordinary conditions the mean tidal range is 2.5 feet and the extreme 3.3 feet. The extremes of irregular fluctuation, due to combined wind and tides, referred to mean low water, are minus 2 feet and plus 9.5 feet. The estimated cost of new work, revised in 1950, was $884,500. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $36,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: RIVERS AND HARBORS-NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 545 Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 3, 1905 Mar. 4, 1913 A channel 35 feet deep and 600 feet wide ... .. Channel width increased to 1,000 feet .........------------- - H. Doc. 186, 57th Cong., 2nd sess. H. Doc. 1190, 62d Cong., 3d sess. July 3, 1930 Channel depth increased to 37 feet --.....----. H. Doc. 29, 71st Cong., 1st sess. Mar. 2, 1945 Channel depth increased to 39 feet ...........---------------. In accordance with report on file in office of the Chief of Engineers dated June 30, 1942. (Contains latest published map.) Local cooperation.-None required. Terminal facilities.-York Spit Channel is an access channel between lower and upper Chesapeake Bay. No terminal facilities are located on the project. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-New work dredging, with the United States hopper dredge Comber, was commenced July 20, 1949, and continued intermittently to December 3, 1949, when operations were suspended due to lack of funds. There were removed 1,262,299 cubic yards of material, place measurement. The cost of the work was $399,368.21. Preliminary engineering for new work, consisting of surveys, preparation of plans and specifications, etc., with Government plant and hired labor, was accomplished during the year at a cost of $2,244.59. Maintenance repairs and upkeep of the tide gage structure and light, with Government plant and hired labor, were made during the year at a cost of $1,139.75. Total cost and expenditure of the work was $402,752.55, of which $401,612.80 was for new work and $1,139.75, for mainte- nance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 54 percent complete at the end of the fiscal year. Construction of the project to a depth of 37 feet at mean low water was com- menced in 1932 and continued intermittently to June 1943, when the work was completed. The controlling depth, as ascertained in December 1949, was 38.3 feet in midchannel and 35.7 feet along the edges. Depths are referred to mean low water. The work remaining to be done to complete the project consists of dredging the channel to a depth of 39 feet at mean low water over a width of 1,000 feet between the 39-foot contours, a dis- tance of about 6.77 miles. The total cost and expenditure of the existing project prior to fiscal year 1942 was included in the project for Baltimore Harbor and Channels, Md. Since that date, the total cost and expenditure has been $1,312,409.83, of which $481,718.41 was for new work and $830,691.42, for maintenance. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance on June 30, 1950, $1,140.17, plus an anticipated allotment of $305,500 for fiscal year 1951, a total of $306,640.17, will be applied as follows: New work: Dredging to complete the channel in accordance with the River and Harbor Act of 1945, with a United States hopper dredge, intermittently, 3.1 months, October 1950- April 1951 ............................................. $301,140.17 Maintenance: Planning and developing a Raydist hyperbolic control system and working maps for the channel, with 546 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Government plant and hired labor, 12 months, intermittently July 1950-June 1951..................................... 5,500.00 Total of all work................................... 306,640.17 No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated --- ------------ ------------- $8,500.00 $400,000.00 $482,858.58 Cost....-- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,747.03 401,612.80 1481, 718. 41 Expenditures--- ------ - -- --- 5,747.03 401,612.80 718.41 1481, Maintenance: Appropriated... $92, 000.00 $-97, 600.00 $172, 000.00 146, 000. 00 650. 00 830, 691.42 Cost ....... 118, 350.07 3,041.25 146,708.13 178,623.99 1,139.75 1830, 691.42 Expenditures ... 118, 350.07 3,041.25 146,708.13 178,623.99 1,139.75 1830, 691.42 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ...................... $1,140.17 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951......... .300,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951.......... 301,140.17 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .......................... 101,600.00 1 Costs and expenditures prior to fiscal year 1942 are included in the project "Baltimore Harbor and Channels." 10. WINTER HARBOR, VA. Location.-This harbor is a tidal estuary located in Mathews County, Va. entering Chesapeake Bay on its western shore 42 miles north of Norfolk, Va., and 4.9 miles north of New Point Comfort. (See U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 494.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 12 feet deep at mean low water and 100 feet wide extending from that depth in Chesapeake Bay to the vicinity of the public landing, a dis- tance of about 7,600 feet, and a mooring and turning basin of the same depth and 400 feet square, with flared approach, at the inner end of the channel. The mean range of lunar tides is 2 feet with estimated variations, induced by storms, from 2 feet below to 8.5 feet above mean low water. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, was $205,- 000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $27,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950 (H. Doc. 319, 81st Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in that document. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950 in adopting the existing project, imposed the conditions that local interests contribute $5,000 in cash toward the cost of the dredging and agree to (a) furnish, without cost to the United States, all lands, rights-of-way, and suitable spoil-disposal areas necessary for construction and maintenance of the improvements, when and as required: (b) construct and maintain a suitable RIVERS AND HARBORS-NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 547 bulkhead or wharf for use as a public landing, adjacent to the proposed basin with adequate adjoining shore area and access road, open to all on equal terms; and (c) hold and save the United States free from all damages due to construction and maintenance of the improvements including such damage as may occur to oys- ter and clam beds. These conditions have not been complied with. Terminal facilities.-There are three privately owned wooden wharves on Winter Harbor and its branches which handle the bulk of the commerce on the project and are open to all on equal terms. There are also 22 small private wooden foot wharves and numerous shore landings. With the construction of the additional bulkhead and public landing, these facilities are considered ade- quate for existing and reasonably prospective commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been accom- plished on the project. The controlling depths at mean low water, as ascertained in April 1948 are 1 foot in the channel and +1.6 feet in the turning basin. The head of navigation for boat traffic of more than 2 feet in draft is the junction of the three branches that form the upper reaches of the harbor. Navigation is practicable throughout the year. The work remaining to be done to complete the project con- sists of dredging a channel 12 feet deep at mean low water and 100 feet wide from that depth in Chesapeake Bay to the vicinity of the public landing area, a distance of 7,600 feet, and a mooring and turning basin of the same depth, 400 feet square, with flared approach, at the inner end of the channel. No costs or expenditures have been incurred on the project. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. 11. HORN HARBOR, VA. Location.-This is a tidal estuary 4 miles in length, located in Mathews County, Va., entering Chesapeake Bay on its western shore 43 miles northerly of Norfolk, Va. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 494.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 7 feet deep and 100 feet wide across the entrance bar. The plane of reference is mean low water. The mean tidal range is about 2 feet with winds causing variations of 2 to 3 feet. The estimate of cost of new work made in 1933 was $12,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $1,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of July 3, 1930 (H. Doc. 124, 70th Cong., 1st sess.), and modi- fied by the River and Harbor Act of August 30, 1935 (Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 22, 73d Cong.. 2d sess.), which removed the requirement that local interests contribute $6,000 toward the cost of the improvement. The latest published map is in the latter document. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. 548 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Terminal facilities.-There are 18 wharves and stagings and 1 marine railway within the harbor. Two wharves are open to the public, and two are solely for fuel oil companies. The existing fa- cilities are considered adequate. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-A maintenance con- dition survey, with Government plant and hired labor, was made during the year at a cost and expenditure of $871.60. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction of the existing project was commenced in April 1937 and completed in June 1937. 'The controlling depth as ascertained in May 1950 was 7 feet at mean low water. The head of navigation for boat traffic is at the Standard Oil Co.'s dock. Navigation is practicable throughout the year. The total cost and expenditure of the existing project to June 30, 1950, was $32,958.39, of which $11,486.79 was for new work and $21,471.60 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated... ..------------------..--------------..--------------------------- $11, 486.79 Cost.... ------------- --------------------------------------------------- 11,486.79 Expenditures---..... ---------------------------------------------------------- 11,486.79 Maintenance: Appropriated.... $22,100.00 .------------- $2, 000.00 $1, 800.00 22, 400.00 Cost...-------------1,692.07 $1,419.98 16, 987.95 871.60 21, 471.60 Expenditures - -....- 1,692.07 1,419.98 16, 987.95 871.60 21,471.60 12. DAVIS CREEK, VA. Location.-This creek is a tidal estuary located in Mathews County, Va., entering the north side of Mobjack Bay 21/4 miles northwest of New Point Comfort and 40 miles north of Norfolk, Va. The creek is made up of three branches, each approximately one-half mile long, which converge just inside the mouth. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 494.) Existing Proj]ect.-This provides for a channel 10 feet deep at mean low water and 80 feet wide extending from that depth in Mobjack Bay into the western branch of Davis Creek, a distance of about 4,130 feet, and an anchorage and turning basin of the same depth, 165 to 230 feet wide and 720 feet long at the upper end of the channel. The mean range of lunar tides is 2.5 feet with estimated variations, induced by storms, from 2 feet below to 8.5 feet above mean low water. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, was $85,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $8,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act RIVERS AND HARBORS-NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 549 of May 17, 1950 (H. Doc. 309, 81st Cong., 2d sess.). The latest published map is in that document. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950 in adopting the existing project, imposed the condition that local interests contribute $4,000 in cash toward the cost of the dredg- ing and agree to (a) furnish, without cost to United States, all lands, rights-of-way, and spoil-disposal areas for construction and maintenance of the improvement, when and as required; (b) construct and maintain at local expense a public wharf with an adequate shore area adjacent thereto and an access road, open to all on equal terms; and (c) hold and save the United States free from all damages due to construction and maintenance of the improvement including such damage as may occur to oyster and clam beds. These conditions have not been complied with. Terminal facilities.-There are eight privately owned small narrow wharves of wooden construction and one shore landing on Davis Creek. The shore landing is public and open to all on equal terms. With the construction of the wharf required of local interests, these facilities will be considered adequate for existing and reasonably prospective commerce. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been accom- plished on the project. The controlling depths at mean low water, as ascertained in April, 1948 are +0.4 foot in the channel and 1 foot in the turning basin. The head of navigation for boat traffic is the head of the turn- ing basin. Navigation is practicable throughout the year. The work remaining to be done to complete the project con- sists of dredging a channel 10 feet deep at mean low water and 80 feet wide extending from that depth in Mobjack Bay into the western branch of Davis Creek, a distance of about 4,130 feet, and an anchorage and turning basin of the same depth, 165 to 230 feet wide and 720 feet long at the upper end of the channel. No costs or expenditures have been incurred on the project. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. 13. MATTAPONI RIVER, VA. Location.-Mattaponi River rises in central Virginia and flows in a southeasterly direction for about 120 miles to its junction with the Pamunkey River at West Point, Va., forming the York River. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 504.) Previous projects.-The original project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 14, 1880, and modified by the River and Harbor Act of July 13, 1892. For further details see page 531 of Annual Report for 1918 and page 438 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for an entrance channel 16 feet deep, 5,600 feet long, and 200 feet wide across the shoal separating the deep waters of the Mattaponi and York Rivers below the town of West Point and the enlargement to an equal depth of the natural channel in Mattaponi River opposite the ex- 550 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY,, 1950 isting terminals at and in the vicinity of Sixth and Seventh Streets of that town over an area having a maximum length and width of 1,000 feet and 100 feet; a channel 9 feet deep and 150 feet wide from the mouth to Locust Grove, a channel 7 feet deep and 100 feet wide from Locust Grove to Rosespout, with a basin immediately above Rosespout 7 feet deep, 180 feet wide, and 400 feet long, and snagging between the mouth and Dunkirk, Va. The distances from the mouth to Locust Grove, Rosespout, and Dun- kirk are 28, 34, and 41 miles respectively. The plane of reference is mean low water. Tidal ranges are: Mean, 3.9 feet at Walkerton, 2.9 at West Point; extreme, 4.5 at Walkerton, 3.9 feet at West Point; irregular, 7 feet at Walkerton, 6 feet at West Point. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $170,600, exclusive of amount expended on previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $7,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 2, 1919 Improved channels to Pointers (Rosespout) and H. Doc. 861, 64th Cong., 1st sess. snagging to Dunkirk. Aug. 30, 1935 Channels 9 and 7 feet deep, mouth to Rosespout, Rivers and Harbors Committee including, basis 7 feet deep at latter point and Doc. 47, 73d Cong., 2d sess.' snagging, mouth to Dunkirk. July 24, 1946 Channels 16 feet deep at and immediately below H. Doc. 766, 78th Cong., 2d sess.l West Point. 1Contains latest published map. Local cooperation.-Theconditions of local cooperation imposed by the River and Harbor Act of August 30, 1935, were fully com- plied with and approved by the Chief of Engineers on March 31, 1941. The River and Harbor Act of July 24, 1946, in adopting the modification of the project to provide for an entrance channel 16 feet deep across the shoal between the Mattaponi and York Rivers and the enlargement of the natural channel in Mattaponi River at West Point, imposed the conditions that local interests give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that they will (a) provide suitable areas for the disposal of dredged material when and as required for the initial work and subsequent maintenance; (b) hold and save the United States free from damages arising from the improvement; and (c) dredge to an equal depth ade- quate approach and berthing areas adjacent to the terminals at Sixth and Seventh Streets of the town of West Point. These condi- tions have not been complied with. Terminal facilities.-There are eight wooden wharves, with a total wharfage space of 630 feet, and one marine railway, which will accommodate vessels up to 75 feet in length, at West Point, Va. Between West Point and Rosespout, there are 9 timber wharves and 15 shore landings. All the facilities are privately owned, but some are open to public use at nominal wharfage RIVERS AND HARBORS-NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 551 charges. These facilities are considered adequate for existing com- merce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance snag- ging and bank trimming operations, with the United States der- rick boat Roanoke, between Aylett, Va., and the mouth of the river were commenced May 1, 1950, and continued to June 20, 1950, when the work was completed. The cost and expenditure of the work was $10,921.63. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 35 percent complete at the end of the fiscal year. Construction of the completed portions of the project was commenced in July 1941, and completed in August 1941. The controlling depths at mean low water are as follows: Controlling depths Mid- Name of channel Left channel Right Date determined outside for half outside quarter project quarter (feet) width (feet) (feet) Entrance channel....-- ------- - -- 11.4 11.8 11.6 October 1941. West Point to Locust Grove _ . . . . . _ 9 9 9 January 1948. Locust Grove to Rosespout ............. . 6. 2 5.4 5.4 Do. Turning Basin ------------------ 0.1 6.5 5.5 Do. The head of navigation for boat traffic is at Aylett, Va. Naviga- tion is practicable throughout the year. The work remaining to be done to complete the project consists of dredging an entrance channel 16 feet deep at mean low water, 5,600 feet long, and 200 feet wide across the shoal separating the deep waters of the Mattaponi and York Rivers below the town of West Point and the enlargement to an equal depth of the natural channel in Mattaponi River opposite the existing terminals at and in the vicinity of Sixth and Seventh Streets over an area having a maximum length and width of 1,000 feet and 100 feet. The total cost and expenditure of the existing project to June 30, 1950, was $114,665.24, of which $32,586.39 was for new work and $82,078.85, for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including 19fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated . .........-.... -. .. . ..- . $83,835.87 Cost...............------------.....--------....--------------..... --------------------------- 83, 835.87 Expenditures----.... ---------------- 83, 835.87 Maintenance: Appropriated .... $5, 000.00 - -- - $9, 000.00 $4,100.00 $11,000.00 142, 597. 45 Cost...--------- -------------- $712. 24 12, 954. 56 4,433. 20 10, 921.63 142, 519. 08 Expenditures .. . 712. 24 12, 954. 56 4, 433. 20 10, 921.63 142, 519.08 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.......... $138,000 552 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19 50 14. PAMUNKEY RIVER, VA. Location.-Pamunkey River rises in central Virginia and flows in a southeasterly direction for about 130 miles to its junction with the Mattaponi River at West Point, Va., forming the York River. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 504.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 7 feet deep and 100 feet wide between the mouth of the river and Bassett Ferry, a distance of 47.5 miles, thence 5 feet deep and 50 feet wide to Manquin Bridge, a distance of 5.2 miles. All depths are referred to mean low water. Tidal ranges are: Mean, 4 feet at Newcastle Ferry, 2.9 feet at West Point; extreme, 5 feet at Newcastle Ferry, 3.9 feet at West Point; irregular, 7.5 feet at Newcastle Ferry, 6 feet at West Point. The estimate of cost for new work revised in 1950 was $61,900. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $5,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Dredging and snagging for channel 5 to 6 feet deep Annual Report, 1875, pt. 2, p. 162 and 40 to 60 feet wide to Hanovertown, Va. June 14, 1880 For channel 7 feet deep and 100 feet wide on lower Annual Report, 1885, pt. 2, p. 982. bars with dikes on 2 bars. Limits dredging and snagging for channel 7 feet deep Annual Report, 1908, pt. 1, p. 249. and 100 feet wide to Bassett Ferry. Mar. 2, 1945 A channel 5 feet deep and 50 feet wide between Bas- H. Doc. 671, 76th Cong., 3d sess. sett Ferry and Manquin Bridge. (Contains latest published map.) Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, in adopting the project for a channel 5 feet deep and 50 feet wide between Bassett Ferry and Manquin Bridge imposed the conditions that local interests 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 maintenance when and as required, and give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that they will provide and maintain suitable terminal facilities, open to all on equal terms. A resolution by the board of supervisors of Hanover County, Va., giving assurances that the conditions of local cooperation will be complied with was approved on June 3, 1948, by the Assis- tant Secretary of the Army. Deeds for easements and rights-of- way and permits for spoil-disposal areas have not yet been furn- ished. Full compliance with the conditions of local cooperation is expected when funds for construction become available. Terminal facilities.-There are one wooden wharf and six shore landings on Pamunkey River above Indian Point Bar. There are 20 landings between that point and the mouth of the river. There is also 800 feet of steel bulkhead and one wooden wharf 700 feet long at West Point, Va., at the mouth of the river. These facilities are privately owned and are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance snag- ging and bank trimming and removal of shoals, with the United RIVERS AND HARBORS-NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 553 States derrick boat Roanoke, between Bassett Ferry, Va., and the mouth were commenced June 21, 1950, and continued to the end of the year. The cost and expenditure of the work was $2,- 023.39. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 76 precent complete at the end of the fiscal year. Construction of the existing project from the mouth to Bassett Ferry, Va., was commenced in 1880 and completed in 1913. Construction of 1,478 linear feet of sheet pile dikes at Spring bar and Skidmore bar and 14 permeable spur dikes, aggregating 2,332 linear feet, at Buck- land bar and Hogan bar was commenced in 1908 and completed in 1909. The controlling depths at mean low water are as follows: Controlling depths Name of channel Left Midchannel Right Date determined outside for half outside quarter project width quarter (feet) (feet) (feet) Mouth to Bassett Ferry-_ _ _3.7 4. 6 6. 4 March-April 1949. 80 percent of project width 40 percent on either side of center line (feet) Bassett Ferry to Manquin Bridge 4. 2 December 1947. The present head of navigation, for other than rowboats and fishing skiffs, is at Bassett Ferry, Va. Navigation is practicable throughout the year. The work remaining to be done to complete the project consists of dredging a channel 5 feet deep at mean low water and 50 feet wide between Bassett Ferry and Manquin Bridge. The total cost and expenditure of the existing project to June 30, 1950, was $165,048.36, of which $31,376.44 was for new work and $133,671.92, for maintenance. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance on June 30, 1950, $3,676.61, plus an anticipated allotment of $18,523.39 for fiscal year 1951, a total of $22,200.00, will be applied to mainte- nance, snagging and bank trimming and removal of shoals be- tween the mouth and Bassett Ferry, with Government plant and hired labor, 4 months, July to October, 1950. No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. 554 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - - --- - -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated-------------------$31, 376.44 Cost ..-------------- - - --- 31,376.44 Expenditures.- - -- -...... ---------- 31,376.44 Maintenance: Appropriated $5,000.00 - -- - $9,000.00 $9,400.00 $5,700.00 137,348.53 Cost-... .. .- -- -- 14,000.00 9,400.00 2,023.39 133,671.92 Expenditures------- ------------------- 14, 000.00 9, 400.00 2, 023.39 133, 671.92 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project............ $30,500 15. CHANNEL CONNECTING YORK RIVER, VA., WITH BACK CREEK TO SLAIGHTS WHARF Location.-The channel known as the Thorofare lies in York County, Va., 39 miles northerly from Norfolk, Va., and connects Back Creek, a tidal estuary on the west shore of Chesapeake Bay, with the York River. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 494.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 7 feet deep and 80 feet wide across the York River flats, and 60 feet wide through the Thorofare. The plane of reference is mean low water. The mean tidal range is 2.4 feet with winds causing variations of 2 to 3 feet. SThe estimate of cost for new work made in 1934, including $2,500 contributed by local interests, was $22,500. The latest (1950) approved estmate for annual cost of maintenance is $2,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 30, 1935 (Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 6, 74th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the proj- ect document. Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with as to initial construc- tion. Local interests are required to furnish suitable spoil-disposal areas for future maintenance. Terminal facilities.-There are no landings or other facilities on the thoroughfare. There are six privately owned wharves and a marine railway that can accommodate vessels up to 50 feet in length on Back Creek. There is also a State-owned wharf on Back Creek open to public use. These facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-A maintenance con- dition and control survey, with Government plant and hired labor, was made during the year at a cost and expenditure of $1,058.01. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction of the existing project was commenced in June, 1937 and completed in August 1937. The controlling depth as ascertained in May 1950 was 7.0 feet at mean low water. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 555 The total cost and expenditure of the existing project to June 30, 1950, was $34,682.64, of which $14,854.71 was for new work and $19,827.93 for maintenance. In addition, $2,500 was expend- ed from contributed funds for new work. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1945 New work: Appropriated...-- ----- -114, 854.71 Cost-... -- 114,84.71 E xpenditures ... .... - - -_-- -. . .. . . . ._._._..__--- 114, 854.71 Maintenance: Appropriated .... $3, 000. 00 $24,000. 00 -$6, 500.00 -$1, 730.08 $3, 800.00 22, 569.92 Cost .......... ..... 1,707.69 15,997.61 1,064.62 1,058.01 19,827.93 Expenditures_-............. 1, 707. 69 15, 997.61 1, 064. 62 1.058.01 19, 827.93 1 In addition, $2,500 expended from contributed funds for New Work. 16. THIMBLE SHOAL CHANNEL, VA. Location.-Thimble Shoal Channel lies between Hampton Roads and the ocean, and is 20 miles northeast of the center of Norfolk Harbor, extending southeasterly 11 miles from a point 11/4 miles east of Thimble Shoal Lighthouse toward the entrance to Chesa- peake Bay. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1222.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Act of June 25, 1910. For further details see page 470, Annual Report for 1932. Existing project.-This provides for dredging a channel 11 miles long, 750 'feet wide, and 40 feet deep at mean low water. Under ordinary conditions the mean tidal range is 2.6 feet and the extremes 2 and 3 feet. The extremes of irregular fluctuation, due to combined wind and tides, referred to mean low water, are -2 feet and +9.5 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1928, was $2,- 325,000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $50,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 8, 1917 (H. Doc. 140, 65th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in House Document No. 551, Sixty-first Cong- ress, second session. Local cooperation.-None required. Terminal facilities.-This project serves as an entrance channel to Hampton Roads. For a description of terminal facilities, see this heading under "Norfolk Harbor, Va.," "Channel to New- port News, Va.," etc. Operations and results during fiscal year.-A maintenance con- dition survey, with Government plant and hired labor, was made during the year at a cost and expenditure of $4,350.10. 556 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction of the existing project was commenced in December 1917 and continued inter- mittently to June 1929 when the work was completed. The con- trolling depth, as ascertained in May-June 1950, was 39.4 feet in midchannel and 37.9 feet along the edges. Depths are referred to mean low water. The total cost and expenditure of the existing project to June 30, 1950, was $3,386,481.56, of which $2,283,772.56 was for new work and $1,102,709.00, for maintenance. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance on June 30, 1950, $2,152.08, plus an anticipated allotment of $1,147.92 for fiscal year 1951, a total of $3,300 will be applied as follows: Maintenance: Condition and control surveys and estimates of cost and fill, with Government plant and hired labor, July- September, 1951.................................. $1,600 Planning and developing a Raydist hyperbolic control system and working maps for the channel, with Gov- ernment plant and hired labor, intermittently, July- September 1950 ................................. 1,700 $3,300 Total for all work....................................... 3,300 No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including --- - --- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 to1946 prior New work: Appropriated .----.----------.--------------.----------------------------$2, 617,381.44 Cost-........ . ..------------....--------- ---------------------------- .- 2,617,381.44 Expenditures ----.. ------------------------- 2, 617, 381. 44 Maintenance: Appropriated .. $125, 445. 44 -58, 000.00 $3, 050. 00 $8, 500.00 $5, 000.00 1,104, 861.08 Cost--------... ---. 187, 858.72 7,935. 79 1, 937.49 10, 101.23 4,350.10 1,102, 709. 00 Expenditures ....- 187, 858. 72 7,935. 79 1, 937. 49 10,101.23 4, 350.10 1,102, 709.00 17. LITTLE RIVER (CREEK), VA. Location.-Little Creek is a tidal estuary entering the south side of Chesapeake Bay, Va., about 31/2 miles east of the corporate limits of the city of Norfolk and 9 miles west of Cape Henry. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 481 and 1222.) Existing project.-This provides for maintenance of an existing channel 20 feet deep and 400 feet wide extending inshore from that depth in Chesapeake Bay to the terminals of the Pennsylvania Railroad System, a distance of about 1.4 miles, including a basin adjacent to the terminals of the same depth 400 to 1,240 feet wide and 1,160 feet long. All depths are referred to mean low water. Under ordinary conditions the mean tidal range is 2.6 feet, with extremes of -2 and +9.5 feet occurring during storm periods. The estimate of cost (1950) for annual maintenance is $20,000. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor RIVERS AND HARBORS-NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 557 Act of March 2, 1945, in accordance with a report on file in the office of the Chief of Engineers. Local cooperation.-None required. Terminal facilities.-The Pennsylvania Railroad maintains at its terminal a small pier, two ferry slips and two floating bridges for transfer of freight cars to and from its ferries, and berth for mooring tugs and car ferries, aggregating approximately 950 line- al feet. The Virginia Ferry Corp. maintains a ferry slip and foot wharf at the railroad terminal. Extensive Government-owned fa- cilities are maintained on the waterway and at the head of the project. There are no publicly owned facilities on the waterway. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-None. Conditions at end of fiscal year.-This is an artificial channel, originally dredged to a depth of 17 feet and width of 300 feet, supplemented by protection works consisting of stone jetties and wood bulkheads, all of which were provided by the Pennsylvania Railroad Co. under War Department permit. The dredging was completed in 1930. The cost is unknown. The channel was sub- sequently enlarged by the Navy Department to the existing proj- ect dimensions. The enlargement was commenced on April 5, 1942, and completed on May 26, 1943. The cost of the work was $185,618.40, of which $168,623.40 was Federal funds expended by United States Navy and $16,995 was contributed by the Penn- sylvania Railroad Co. The controlling depths, as ascertained by the Navy Department in August 1944, were as follows: 16.1 feet along the center line; 12.5 feet along the right edge; and 17.1 feet along the left edge. All depths are referred to mean low water. Proposed operations.-An anticipated allotment during fiscal year 1951 of $106,600, will be applied as follows: Maintenance: Preliminary engineering, consisting of surveys, investiga- tion of disposal areas, preparation of plans and speci- fications, etc., with Government plant and hired labor, 1 month, August 1950 ...... ..................... $7,500 Dredging by contract, in channel and turning basin, 2.5 months, November 1950-January 1951 .......... 99,100 $106,600 Total for all work....................................... 106,600 No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. 18. JAMES RIVER, VA. Location.-This river is formed by the junction of the Cowpas- ture and Jackson Rivers in Botetourt County, Va., flows easterly 340 miles, and empties into Hampton Roads at Newport News, Va. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 529, 530, and 531.) Previous projects. Adopted by River and Harbor Act of July 11, 1870. For further details see page 1797 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 461 of the Annual Report for 1938. Existing proj]ect.-This provides for a channel 25 feet deep and 300 feet wide from the mouth to Hopewell, 69.2 miles; thence 25 feet deep and 200 feet wide, following the cut-off route between 939127-51-vol. 1----36 558 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Hopewell and the Richmond deep-water terminal, 17.2 miles; thence a channel 18 feet deep and 200 feet wide from the deep- water terminal to the Richmond lock, 4.4 miles, and the removal of the obstruction in Richmond Harbor known as Trigg cofferdam; for a turning basin 200 feet wide, 600 feet long and 18 feet deep in Richmond Harbor; and for maintenance of the turning basin at Richmond Deepwater Terminal to a depth of 25 feet. Depths of channels are referred to mean low water. The total length of channel included in the project is 90.8 miles, which is the navigable section. The mean tidal ranges under ordinary conditions for different parts of the river are as follows: Mouth, 2.7 feet; Jamestown, 1.85 feet; City Point, 2.8 feet; Dutch Gap, 3.5 feet; Richmond, 3.9 feet. Following are the extreme ranges under ordinary conditions at the same localities: Mouth, 2.1 to 3 feet; Jamestown, 1.6 to 2.3 feet; City Point, 2.3 to 3.2 feet; Dutch Gap, 2.9 to 3.9 feet; Richmond, 3.2 to 4.2 feet. The ordinary fluctuation of stage at Richmond, due to floods, are 6 to 12 feet above mean low water. The extreme fluctuations are 16 to 32 feet. The flood heights below Richmond diminish rapidly, the extreme, according to available information, being about 11 feet lower at Dutch Gap, 14 miles below, and 17 to 18 feet lower 20 miles below. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1947, exclusive of the amount expended on previous projects, was $6,826,400. The latest (1950) approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $101,500. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized ... Documents July 5, 1884 Channel 22 feet deep from mouth to Richmond and S. Ex. Doc. 147, 47th Cong., 1st construction of spur and training dikes. sess. June 13, 1902 Extension of improvement to Richmond lock gate - H. Doc. 234, 56th Cong., 1st sess. Mar. 3, 1905 Forming a turning basin by widening channel at f Richmond. 1 July 3, 1930 Existing project dimensions_--- ---- -H. Doc. 314, 71st Cong., 2d sess. Aug. 26, 1937 Removal of the Trigg cofferdam.... Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 68, 74th Cong., 1st sess.1 Mar. 2, 1945 Turning basin in Richmond Harbor-....... H. Doc. 738, 77th Cong., 2d sess.I 1 May 17, 1950 Maintenance of turning basin at Richmond Deep- H. Doc. 191, 81st Cong., 1st sess. water Terminal. 1 Contains latest published maps. Local cooperation.-The conditions of local cooperation imposed by the River and Harbor Acts of July 3, 1930, August 26, 1937, and March 2, 1945, have been fully complied with. The River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950, in modifying the existing project to provide for the maintenance of the turning basin at Richmond Deepwater Terminal to a depth of 25 feet at mean low water, imposed the conditions that responsible local interests give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that they will (a) maintain a berthing area 75 feet wide and to equal depth immediately adjacent to the deep-water ter- minal and extending for the entire length of the turning basin; (b) reimburse the United States for the cost of dredging all ma- RIVERS AND HARBORS-NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 559 terials in the turning basin above a depth of 25 feet at mean low water, with 1 on 3 side slopes, at the time that the United States accomplishes the initial maintenance dredging; (c) hold and save the United States free from damages; and (d) furnish free of cost to the United States suitable spoil-disposal areas for future maintenance when and as required. Negotiations with local in- terests are in progress to obtain compliance with the conditions of local cooperation. Full compliance is expected at an early date. Terminal facilities.-The river's commerce at Richmond is handled at the city-owned terminals, city wharf, and Richmond dock, and at 14 privately owned wharves located within or in the immediate vicinity of Richmond Harbor. The Richmond deep- water terminal at the head of the 25-foot depth serves oceangoing vessels and the larger ships engaged in coastwise trade. Below the deep-water terminal the improvement is served by 42 wharves. The Richmond terminals and wharves, together with the wharves between Richmond and the river's mouth, are adequate for the river's commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance dredg- ing, by contract, between Richmond Deepwater Terminal and Hopewell, Va., in progress at the beginning of the fiscal year, was continued to Ooctober 27, 1949, when the work was completed. There were removed 412,274 cubic yards of material, place mea- surement. The cost of the work was $160,215.82. Maintenance dredging, by contract, on the shoals between Hope- well, Va., and the mouth of the river, in progress at the beginning of the fiscal year, was continued to November 2, 1949, when the work was completed. There were removed 748,259 cubic yards of material, place measurement. The cost of the work was $179,- 935.87. Maintenance dredging, by contract, in Richmond Harbor and turning basin was commenced June 28, 1950, and continued to the end of the year. There were removed 9,060 cubic yards of material, place measurement. The cost of the work was $4,101.44. Trimming and clearing the south bank of Jones Neck Cutoff to improve visibility, with the United States derrick boat Roanoke, was commenced February 1, 1950, and continued to March 29, 1950, when the work was completed. The cost of the work was $12,138.87. Explanatory and directional signs were installed on the project during the year, with Government plant and hired labor at a cost of $1,976.19. Miscellaneous studies and office work, in connection with repairs and reconstruction of the jetties between Richmond and Hope- well, were made during the year at a cost of $99.14. Maintenance condition, control, and miscellaneous surveys, river flow and regulation work studies, preliminary engineering and preparation of plans and specifications, with Government plant and hired labor, were made during the year at a cost of $35,255.76. The total cost of the work was $393,723.09, all for maintenance. The total expenditure was $483,964.99. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction of the existing 560 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 project was commenced in 1884 and continued intermittently through the various modifications of the project to November 1947, when the work was completed. Construction of the 25-foot channel between Hopewell, Va., and the mouth was commenced in January 1931 and completed in March 1932. Construction of the cut-offs between Hopewell, Va., and Richmond, Va., was com- menced in February 1933 and completed in October 1937. The remainder of the channel between Hopewell and Richmond was completed in October 1938 with the exception of rock removal at Falling Creek and between Richmond deep-water terminal and Richmond which was accomplished between April and November 1947. Construction of the turning basin in Richmond Harbor was commenced in October 1947 and completed in November 1947. The controlling depths at mean low water are as follows: Controlling depths Mid- Name of channel Left channel Right Date determined outside for half outside quarter project quarter (feet) width (feet) (feet) Mouth to Hopewell: Rocklanding Shoal Channel.-----------------------25.0 25.0 25.0 May 1948. Tribell Shoal Channel....------------------------ 25.0 25.0 25.0 Aug.-Nov. 1949. Goose Hill Channel-------------------------- 25.0 25.0 25.0 July-Aug. 1949. ----------------------- Dancing Point-Swann.... 25.0 25.0 25.0 September 1948. Point Channel ---------- ---....April-June 1949. Weyanoke Point Channel.---------------------25.0 25.0 25.0 April 1948. Jordan Point-Harrison Bar-Windmill Point 25.0 25.0 25. 0 Sept.-Oct. 1949. Channel. City Point Channel..--------------------.. 25.0 25.0 25.0 August 1949. Hopewell to Richmond Deepwater Terminal ...-- 23.2 23. 2 22.3 May-June 1948. May 1949. Richmond Deepwater Terminal to Buxton Line 16.4 17.6 18.0 March 1950. dock. Buxton Line Dock to a point 200 feet downstream 5.0 6. 1 14.0 Do. from Richmond Lock. _ A point 200 feet downstream from Richmond lock to-- _---__ the lock. 12. 6 - Do. The head of navigation for boat traffic is at Richmond, Va. Navi- gation is practicable throughout the year. The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1949, was $10,322,015.64, of which $6,796,240.22 was for new work, repre- senting $6,212,403.69 from regular funds and $583,836.53 from Public Works funds, and $3,525,775.42, for maintenance, including $837.98 applied to the removal of shoals in Bennetts Creek, Va., under the provisions of section 3 of the River and Harbor Act approved October 17, 1940. The total expenditure was $10,318,- 210.44. Proposed operations. The unexpended balance on June 30, 1950, $27,833.22, plus an anticipated allotment of $415,735.25 for fiscal year 1951, a total of $443,568.47, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950.............................. $3,805.20 Maintenance: Completion of dredging, by contract, in Rich- mond Harbor and turning basin, 1 month, July 1950 .............................. $26,500.00 Dredging, by contract, in Richmond Harbor and turning basin, 1 month, June 1951......... 33,150.00 RIVERS AND HARBORS-NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 561 Dredging, by contract, in the 25-foot channel at Richmond Deepwater Terminal, 2 months, October-November 1950. ................ 64,350.00 Dredging, by contract, in Jordan Point, Wind- mill Point, Harrison Bar, Dancing Point, Swann Point, Goose Hill, and Tribell Shoal Channels, 4.5 months, December 1950-April 1951 ................................... 241,763.27 Preliminary work for dredging, consisting of surveys, investigation of disposal areas, pre- paration of plans and specifications, etc., with Government plant and hired labor, 12 months, intermittently, July 1950-June 1951....... .59,000.00 Planning and developing a Raydist hyperbolic control system and working maps for the channel, with Government plant and hired labor, 12 months, intermittently, July 1950- June 1951 ............................... 15,000.00 439,763.27 Total for all work.................................. 443,568.47 The additional sum of $475,000 can be profitably expended for the following schedule of work during the fiscal year 1952: Maintenance: Dredging, by contract, in Richmond Harbor and turning basin, 1 month, June 1952.... $29,000.00 Dredging, by contract, in the channel and turn- ing basin at Richmond Deepwater Terminal, 2.5 months, April-June 1952............... 81,000.00 Dredging, by contract, in Jordan Point, Wind- mill Point, Harrison Bar, Dancing Poirrt, Swann Point, Goose Hill, and Tribell Shoal Channels, 4 months, February-May 1952.. 318,000.00 Preliminary engineering, consisting of sur- veys, investigation of disposal areas, pre- paration of plans and specifications, etc., with Government plant and hired labor, 12 months, intermittently, July 1951-June 1952 40,000.00 Raydist control and checking Raydist accura- cies, with Government plant and hired labor, 12 months, intermittently, July 1951-June 1952 .................................... 6,000.00 Miscellaneous studies and stream gaging, with Government plant and hired labor, 12 months, intermittently, July 1951-June 1952........ . 1,000.00 475,000.00 Total for all work................................... 475,000.00 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - -------- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated ... $659, 500.00 $98,000.00 $80, 000. 00 -$30,172.39 ........... $7, 559, 240. 22 Cost -_.__ ...... 4, 830.81 205, 096.11 597, 400. 69 ______ -_ -------------- 7,559,240.22 -... 7, 559, 240.22 -........... Expenditures --....- 4, 830.81 189, 122. 60 613, 374. 20 ..-.. Maintenance: Appropriated.. 121,100.00 138,000.00 234, 700.00 496, 250.00 $288, 500.00 3,549, 803.44 Cost...---------...... 107, 724.82 77,154. 57 439, 228.39 372,725.67 393, 723.09 3, 525, 775.42 Expenditures -.... 145, 603.53 76, 861.50 439, 521.46 278, 678.57 483,964.99 3,521,970. 22 562 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 19. APPOMATTOX RIVER, VA. Location.-This river rises in Appomattox County, Va., flows northeasterly 137 miles, and empties into the James River at Hopewell, Va. The portion under improvement extends from its mouth to Petersburg, Va., a distance of 111/ miles, which is the length of the tidal and navigable reach. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 531.) Previous projects.-None. A survey of the river was made prior to the adoption of the existing project. For further details, see page 469, Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 80 feet wide and 12 feet deep from the mouth of the river to a point 400 feet above Lieutenant Run; thence 80 feet wide. and of such depth, not ex- ceeding 12 feet, as can be obtained without rock excavation to the head of navigation at Petersburg; including a basin at the mouth of Poes Run 200 feet long, 150 feet wide, and 20 feet deep; and a turning basin at the mouth of Lieutenant Run 500 feet long, 140 to 160 feet wide, and 12 feet deep in the upper 300 feet, the removal of rock to a depth of 18 feet in the north half of the lower 200 feet, and removal of soft material to rock in the south half of the lower 200 feet of this basin. All depths are referred to mean low water. The project also provides for a dam at Petersburg and the ex- cavation for a width of from 200 to 300 feet of a diversion channel connecting the river above the dam with the river at a point 21/2 miles below; for about 1.7 miles of levees on the low grounds between the navigable and the diversion channels; for a highway bridge and a railway bridge across the diversion channel; and for other work incidental to the diversion channel. Under ordinary conditions the mean tidal range is 2.9 feet and the extremes 2.4 and 3i3 feet. There are no records available of the heights of stage due to ordinary floods. These are estimated at 6 to 8 feet above mean low water at Petersburg, where the extremes are from 15.6 feet to 17.1 feet. The estimated cost of new work, revised in 1950, is $1,157,800, which includes the estimated cost (1909) of the diversion channel and work incidental to its,.eonstruction, $260,000. The estimated cost of maintenance (1950) of the navigable channel is $15,000 annually. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts:........ Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 3, 1871 Channel 12 feet deep at mean high water and 60 feet Annual Report 1874, pt. II, p. 54. wide; June 13, 1902 Diversion channel and work incidental thereto .. fH. Doc. 139, 56 Cong., 2d sess. Mar. 3, 1909 f 1 and Annual Report, 1901, p. 1467. June 25, 1910 Increasing channel to width of 80 feet and mante- H. Doc. 952, 60th Cong., 1st sess. nance of diversion works: Jan. 21, 1927 Channel 80 feet wide and 10 feet deep at mean low H. Doc. 215, 69th Cong., 1st sess. water between mouth and Petersburg. Mar. 2, 1945 Existing project dimensions...--------------------H. Doc. 223, 76th Cong., 1st sess. (Contains latest published map.) RIVERS AND HARBORS-NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 563 Local cooperation.-The conditions of local cooperation imposed by the River and Harbor Act of January 21, 1927, have been fully complied with. The River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, in adopting the existinig project dimensions, imposed the conditions that local in- terests furnish, free of 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, and hold and save the United States free from claims for damages attributable to construction of the improvement. These conditions have been fully complied with and approved by the Chief of Engineers on May 10, 1948. Local interests are required to furnish suitable spoil-disposal areas for subsequent maintenance. Terminal facilities.-Thereare about 2,500 feet of wooden bulk- head and a shore landing in Petersburg Harbor. There is also a wooden bulkhead and pier and a shore landing, used for sand and gravel loading, located about 3 miles downstream from Peters- burg. These facilities are privately owned and are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-A maintenance con- dition survey, with Government plant and hired labor, was made during the year at a cost of $3,270.32. Explanatory and directional signs were installed on the project during the year, with Government plant and hired labor, at a cost of $302.74. The total cost and expenditure of the work was $3,573.06, all for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 83 percent complete at the end of the fiscal year. Construction of the diversion channel and other work incidental thereto was com- menced in 1904 and continued intermittently to October 1921 when the work was completed. Construction of the channel 80 feet wide and 10 feet deep at mean low water was commenced in September 1929 and continued intermittently to January 1931 when the work was completed. . ... The controlling depths at mean low water are as follows: Controlling depths: 80 per- cent of project Name of channel width, 40 per- Date determined cent on either side of center line (feet) Mouth to Lieutenant Run . . ...------------------------------------ 6.9 November 1945- January 1946. Lieutenant Run to Petersburg, Va. ... . ...------------------------ 7. 6 April 1950. Turning basin at Lieutenant Run.... . . 7.5 ..------------------------------.. Do. Basin at Poes Run...------------------------------------------- 9.5 Do. The head of navigation for boat traffic is at Petersburg, Va. Navigation is practicable throughout the year. The work remaining to be done to complete the project consists of providing a channel 12 feet deep and generally 80 feet wide from the mouth of the river to the lower end of the turning basin 564 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. S. ARMY, 1950 at Lieutenant Run; a channel 80 feet wide and of such depth, not exceeding 12 feet, as can be obtained without rock excavation from the. upper end of the turning basin to the head of the existing proj- ect; extending the existing turning basin to a point 100 feet below the center line of Lieutenant Run; widening this basin to 160 feet at the bend at the mouth of the run and to 140 feet at the lower end; removing all rock lying less than 18 feet below mean low water in the north half of the lower 200 feet of the basin; remov- ing soft material in the south half of the lower 200 feet of this basin to rock; dredging the remainder of the turning basin to a depth of 12 feet; and dredging a basin 20 feet deep, 150 feet wide, and 200 feet long at the mouth of Poes Run. Depths are referred to mean low water. The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1950, was $1,378,656.62, of which $847,841.39 was for new work and $530,- 815.23 for maintenance. The total expenditure was $1,378,656.62, of which $1,083,656.62 was applied to the navigable channel and $295,000 to the diversion channel. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to1946 New work: Appropriated.... $17, 690. 39 ...................... $870,341.39 Cost-........_ .. 16, 591.61 $200.64 $466.00 $432.14 .. ... .. 870, 341.39 Expenditures.. _. 16, 591.61 200.64 466.00 432.14 ........-------------- 870, 341.39 Maintenance: Appropriated... 53, 309. 61 _ . 20, 472.18 16, 400.00 $5, 000.00 532, 242.17 Cost- ..... _.. -_ 21,001.09 64, 078. 86 1,307. 85 36, 328.41 3, 573.06 530, 815.23 Expenditures.... 21, 001.09 64, 078.86 1,307. 85 36, 328. 41 3, 573.06 530, 815. 23 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .......... $310,000 20. DEEP CREEK, VA. Location.-This creek is a tidal estuary of James River, lying wholly in Warwick County, Va. It is about 3 miles in length, flows in a southeasterly direction, and empties into James River on its northerly side about 10.5 miles upstream from the city of Newport News, Va. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 529.) Existing project.-This provides for an approach channel 8 feet deep at mean low water and 100 feet wide extending from the 8- foot depth contour in James River to a point where the natural creek entrance to Deep Creek is constricted, a distance of 9,040 feet; thence 8 feet deep and 60 feet wide through the restricted entrance, a distance of 700 feet; the enlargement of the harbor in Deep Creek opposite Menchville, Va., extending upstream to a point near Parkers Landing and to the foot of Maxwells Lane, from 6.4 acres to above 20 acres with depth of 8 feet, 400 to 740 feet wide and 1,940 feet long. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 565 Under ordinary conditions the mean tidal range is 3 feet. The extremes of irregular fluctuations referred to mean low water due to the combined effect of wind and tides are -2 feet and +9.6 feet. The estimate of cost of new work, revised in 1950, is $197,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate of cost for annual mainte- nance is $11,100. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Aug. 26, 1937 Channel 6 feet deep from James River to Hicks H. Doe. 76, 74th Cong., 2d sess. Landing with widths of 80 feet and 50 feet; a turn- ing basin 6 feet deep, 100 feet wide and 150 feet long; an anchorage basin 6 feet deep and 6.4 acres in area; and a timber jetty 800 feet long on the north side of the anchorage. June 30, 1948 Existing project dimensions and elimination of tim- H. Doc. 601, 80th Cong., 2d sess. ber jetty. (Contains latest published map.) Local cooperation.-Theconditions of local cooperation imposed by the River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937, were fully com- plied with and approved by the Chief of Engineers November 21, 1938. The River and Harbor Act of July 1948, in adopting the existing project, imposed the conditions that responsible local in- terests give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that they will: (a) Provide without cost to the United States all lands, easements, rights-of-way, and spoil-disposal areas necessary for the construction and subsequent maintenance of the project, when and as required; (b) hold and save the United States free from damages due to the construction and maintenance of the im- provement; (c) provide, maintain and operate, without cost to the United States, adequate terminal and mooring facilities within the harbor, including access roads, open to all on equal and reasonable terms; and (d) release the United States from all claims for such damages as might occur to public or leased oyster bottoms that may be affected by the construction and maintenance of the proj- ect. These conditions have not been complied with. Terminal facilities.-There are four privately owned piers and one public county pier of wooden construction at Menchville, Va. One pier is used for pleasure craft only. The remainder are com- mercial. There is also a shore landing for the receipt of sand and gravel. The wharves have no rail connections, but are served by State highways. The existing facilities are considered adequate for present commerce, but should be enlarged to provide for in- creased commerce anticipated upon completion of the existing project. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance dredg- ing, by contract, was commenced May 3, 1950, and continued to May 16, 1950, when the work was completed. There were re- moved 58,602 cubic yards of material, place measurement. The cost of the work was $27,787.10. A maintenance condition and control survey, with Government plant and hired labor, was made during the year at a cost of $2,621.67. 566 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 The total cost of the work was $30,408.77, all for maintenance. The total expenditure was $29,182.99. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 13 percent complete at the end of the fiscal year. Construction of the project to a depth of 6 feet at mean low water over widths of 50 to 80 feet was commenced in March 1939 and completed in May 1939. The controlling depth, as ascertained in May 1950, was 6 feet at mean low water. The head of navigation for boat traffic is Parkers Landing at the head of the project. Navigation is practicable throughout the year. The work remaining to be done to complete the project consists of dredging an approach channel 8 feet deep and 100 feet wide ex- tending from the 8-foot contour in James River to a point where the natural creek entrance to Deep Creek is constricted, a distance of 9,040 feet; thence 8 feet deep and 60 feet wide through the restricted entrance, a distance of 700 feet; the enlargement of the harbor in Deep Creek opposite Menchville, Va., extending up- stream to a point near Parkers Landing and to the foot of Max- wells Lane, from 6.4 acres to about 20 acres, 400 to 740 feet wide and 1,940 feet long. Depths are referred to mean low water. The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1950, was $82,812.29, of which $25,637.45 was for new work and $57,174.84, for maintenance. The total expenditure was $81,586.51. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated----..- ------------------------------------------------------ $25, 637.45 Cost -- ------------- ---------------------------------------------------- 25,637.45 Expenditures ...--- ------------------------- ---------------------------- 25, 637.45 Maintenance: Appropriated .. $38,700.00 - $4, 300.00 -$16, 300.00 $31, 500.00 58, 482.66 Cost---------... ----. 2, 272. 90 $18, 333.75 1, 695. 67 4,181.09 30, 408. 77 57,174. 84 Expenditures ..- - 2, 272.90 18, 333.75 1, 695.67 4,181. 09 29,182. 99 55, 949. 06 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.......... $171,400 21. PAGAN RIVER, VA. Location.-This river, a tidal stream, rises in Isle of Wight County, Va., flows northeast 10 miles, and empties into James River. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 529.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of June 14, 1880, and March 3, 1905. For further details see page 1798 of Annual Report for 1915 and page 442 of Annual Report for 1937. Existing project.-This provides for a channel having a least width of 80 feet and a depth of 10 feet at mean low water between the wharf of the Smithfield, Newport News & Norfolk Steamship Co. (formerly the Old Dominion Steamship Co.) at Smithfield, and RIVERS AND HARBORS-NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 567 the 10-foot contour in James River, a distance of about 6-2/3 miles. Under ordinary conditions the mean tidal range is 2.7 feet. No data for extreme ranges of tides are available. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1920 exclusive of amount expended on previous projects, was $54,600. The project was completed at a saving of approximately $23,800. The latest (1950) 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 June 25, 1910 Channel widening at bends _......... . ._ H. Doc. 397, 60th Cong., 1st sessi Mar. 2, 1919 Existing project dimensions.-_ __ .............. __ H. Doc. 591, 64th Cong., 1st sess (Contains latest published map.) Local cooperation.-None required. Terminal facilities.-There are nine wharves and bulkheads of wooden construction at Smithfield, Va., with a total wharfage space of about 1,000 feet, and a railroad ferry transfer slip. There are three wooden wharves and two marine railways at Battery Park, Va., about 1 mile above the river's mouth, with a total wharfage space of about 100 feet, and a yacht basin, a marine rail- way and several small wharves and facilities for mooring seafood boats on Jones Creek at the river's mouth. These facilities are privately owned and are considered adequate for existing com- merce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance dredg- ing, by contract, across the bar at the mouth and between Morris Creek and Smithfield, Va., was commenced November 16, 1949, and continued to January 2, 1950, when the work was completed. There were removed 206,256 cubic yards of material, place mea- surement. The cost of the work was $107,649.48. Preliminary engineering, consisting of surveys, investigation of disposal areas, preparation of plans and specifications, etc., with Government plant and hired labor, was accomplished during the year at a cost of $1,925.73. Explanatory and directional signs were installed on the project during the year, with Government plant and hired labor, at a cost of $1,072.60. The total cost and expenditure of the work was $110,647.81, all for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction of the existing project was commenced in December 1922 and completed in April 1923. The controlling depth, as ascertained in January 1950, was 10 feet at mean low water. The head of navigation for boat traffic is at Cofer Landing, 9 miles above the mouth. Navigation is practicable throughout the year. The total cost and expenditure of the existing project to June 30, 1950, was $287,168.70, of which $30,754.48 was for new work and $256,414.22 for maintenance. 568 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19 5 0 Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - --- - - - -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 to1946 prior New work: .- Appropriated.. --------- -- -- ____ $51,425.49 Cost---...- -----------..-------------------------------------------------- 51,425.49 Expenditures----..... ------------------------------------------------------ .. 51,425.49 Maintenance: Appropriated... $7, 200.00 - -- $5, 100.00 $109,000.00 256, 425.18 Cost----..-------- 3, 609.74 $4. 85 $3, 585. 41 3,441.23 110, 647.81 256, 414. 22 Expenditures.... 3, 609.74 4. 85 3,585.41 3,441.23 110, 647.81 256, 414.22 22. NANSEMOND RIVER, VA. Location.-This river, a tidal stream, rises in Nansemond Coun- ty, Va., flows northerly 25 miles, and empties into James River immediately above the mouth of the latter stream in Hampton Roads. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 529.) Previous project.-The original project for Nansemond River was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1873, and modified by the act of June 18, 1878. For further details, see page 1797 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 412 of Annual Report for 1935. Existing project.-This provides for dredging a channel be- tween the mouth and a point 0.45 mile above the highway bridge at Suffolk, a distance of about 18.66 miles, 12 feet deep and 100 feet wide, with a turning basin 200 feet square at Suffolk; and dredging a channel in the Western Branch between its mouth and Reids Ferry, a distance of about 2 miles, to a depth of 10 feet over a bottom width of 80 feet. Depths of channels are referred to mean low water. The mean tidal ranges under ordinary conditions for different parts of Nansemond River are as follows: Suffolk bridge, 3.4 feet; Newmans Point, 2.8 feet. The extreme ranges under ordinary con- ditions at the same localities are as follows: Suffolk bridge, 2.8 feet to 4 feet; Newmans Point, 2.3 feet to 3.3 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1930, exclusive of the amount expended on previous projects, was $135,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $3,500. The existing project was adopted by the following river and harbor acts: RIVERS AND HARBORS-NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 569 Acts Work authorized Documents Aug. 11, 1888 Channel 12 feet deep, 400 to 200 feet wide, Town Annual Report for 1887, p. 1001. Point to mouth of Western Branch; thence, 12 feet deep, 100 feet wide to Suffolk: turning basin 200 feet square at Suffolk; and spur dikes and training walls at mouth of Western Branch. July 3, 1930 Existing project dimensions --------------------.................. H. Doc. 184, 70th Cong., 1st sess. For latest published map, see H. Doc. 1246, 62d Cong., 3d sess. Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with. Terminal facilities.-There are two wooden wharves and about 950 feet of wooden bulkhead at Suffolk, Va. There is also one wooden wharf and about 550 feet of wooden bulkhead located about 9 miles downstream from Suffolk. These facilities are pri- vately owned and are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Preparation of plans and specifications and preliminary engineering for maintenance dredging was accomplished during the year at a cost and expen- diture of $2,743.96. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction of the existing project was commenced in February 1931 and completed in Feb- ruary 1932. The controlling depth in Nansemond River, as ascer- tained in October 1948, was 6.6 feet and in the Western Branch, as ascertained in March 1932, was 10 feet. Depths are referred to mean low water. The head of navigation for boat traffic is at the junction of Smiths and Cahoons Creek, which form the Nansemond River, 19 miles above the mouth. Navigation is practicable throughout the year. The total cost and expenditure of the existing project to June 30, 1950, was $197,364.89, of which $137,477.11 was new work and $59,887.78, for maintenance. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance on June 30, 1950, $209,138.14, minus an anticipated revocation of $52,838.14, a balance of $156,300, will be applied to maintenance, dredging, by contract, between the mouth and Suffolk, Va., 3 months, No- vember 1950-February 1951. No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Ap p rop ria te d . . . . ...___ .. .. -.... ------------ - __ _ _-_ .. ...-- __. .. __. $167,477. 11 Cost---....._._ .....- ...........---------------------------------------... 167,477.11 Expenditures-.... ... -........---------------- ---------------- -.... -.. 167,477.11 Maintenance: Appropriated-...........-----------------------.. $10,000.00 $211,882.10 276,025.92 Cost-.............._ _ ..-------------------- 10, 000.00 2, 743.96 66, 887.78 Expenditures.._-... .... -------------- .... - 10, 00.00 2, 743.96 66, 887. 78 570 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 23. HAMPTON CREEK, VA. Location.-This creek is a tidal estuary of Hampton Roads, lo- cated entirely within Elizabeth City County, Va. It is about 3 miles in length, flows in a southerly direction, and empties into Hamp- ton Roads about 1.5 miles west of Fort Monroe. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 400 and 1222.) Previous projects. Adopted by River and Harbor Act of June 18, 1878. For further details see Annual Reports for 1878, 1879, and 1938, pages 72, 85, and 465, respectively. Existing project. This provides for dredging a channel 12 feet deep from the vicinity of Old Point Comfort across Hampton Flats and up the creek to Hampton Highway bridge at Queens Street about 2.8 miles, with a width of 200 feet in the outer por- tion of the channel and a width of 150 feet in the creek, suitably widened at the bends; a channel in Herberts Creek having widths of 100 feet and 80 feet and a depth of 12 feet, extending from the channel in Hampton Creek upstream to Jackson Street about 0.6 mile. All depths are referred to mean low water. Under ordi- nary conditions the mean tidal range is 2.6 feet and the extremes -2 feet and +9.5 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1945, was $139,- 000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $9,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Sept. 19, 1890 Channel 9 feet deep, varying from 200 to 300 feet wide Annual Report, 1889, p. 974. on bar at mouth; and same depth and 200 feet wide from mouth to Hampton Highway bridge. Aug. 30, 1935 A channel 12 feet deep and 200 feet wide across Rivers and Harbors Committee Hampton Flats and 12 feet deep and 150 feet wide Doe. 34, 72d Cong., 1 sess. in Hampton Creek. Mar. 2, 1945 A channel in Herberts Creek having widths of 100 H. Doe. 559, 76th Cong., 3d sess. feet and 80 feet and a depth of 12 feet from Hamp- (Contains latest published map.) ton Creek to Jackson St. Local cooperation.-The conditions imposed by the River and Harbor Acts of August 30, 1935, and March 2, 1945, pertaining to the initial construction, have been fully complied with. Local interests are required to furnish suitable spoil-disposal areas for future maintenance. Terminal facilities.-On Hampton Creek there are 17 wharves of wooden construction, about 1,375 feet of wooden and concrete bulkhead, and 2 marine railways which can accommodate vessels up to 80 feet in length. On Herberts Creek there are 6 wharves of wooden construction, about 820 feet of wooden bulkhead, and 1 marine railway which can accommodate vessels up to 75 feet in length. There are also about 2,380 feet of wooden and concrete bulkhead on Jones Creek. All facilities are privately owned except for a city-owned public landing on Hampton Creek. Four of the wharves are open to the public with nominal wharfage fees and have complete facilities for servicing pleasure boats. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 571 Operations and results during fiscal year.-A maintenance con- dition and control survey, with Government plant and hired labor, was made during the year at a cost and expenditure of $1,861.09. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction of the Hampton Creek portion of the existing project was commenced in August 1938 and completed in June 1939. Construction of the Herberts Creek portion was commenced in March 1949 and completed in April 1949. The controlling depths at mean low water are as follows: Controlling depths Name of channel Left Midchannel Right Date determined outside for half outside quarter project width quarter (feet) (feet) (feet) Approach Channel ---................ 9.7 10.8 11.1 January 1950. Hamptons Creek-.................8.2 10.2 8.3 Do. Herberts Creek-................. - 12.0 12.0 12.0 April 1949. The head of navigation for boat traffic is at the Queen Street Highway bridge on Hampton Creek and the head of the project on Herberts Creek. Navigation is practicable throughout the year. The total cost and expenditure of the existing project to June 30, 1950, was $251,334.65, of which $174,236.83 from regular funds and $62,969.07 from contributed funds, a total of $237,205.- 90 was for new work, and $14,128.75 for maintenance, including $5,681.85 applied to Herberts Creek under the provisions of sec- tion 3 of the River and Harbor Act of October 17, 1940. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated...........------------....------------ $15,000. 00 $39, 572.39 -$4,123. 41 $186, 236. 83 Cost--.........................-- 1,970.01 48,478. 97 -1186, 236. 83 Expenditures--......................... 1,970.01 48, 478.97 _- __1186, 236. 83 Maintenance: Appropriated--.. .... ...------------------------ 3,000.00 1, 814.60 14,128. 75 Cost.---- - -_ _.--....-........ ----------- __ - 2,953.51 1,861.09 14,128.75 Expenditures_ ..-..........-.... -- - ------------- 2,953. 51 1, 861.09 14,128. 75 1 In addition $62,969.07 was expended from contributed funds for new work. 24. WILLOUGHBY CHANNEL, VA. Location.-This channel is located in Hampton Roads and ex- tends from deep water in Hampton Roads to the entrance to Wil- loughby Bay. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 400 and 1222.) Existing project.-This provides for dredging a channel 10 feet deep at mean low water, over a bottom width of 300 feet, from 572 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19 5 0 deep water in Hampton Roads to a point opposite the extreme tip of Willoughby Spit, a distance of approximately 8,400 feet. Under ordinary conditions the mean tidal range is 2.7 feet and the ex- tremes -2 and +9.5 feet. The estimate of cost for new work made in 1929 was $8,500. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $500. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of July 3, 1930 (H. Doc. 507, 70th Cong., 2d sess.). The latest pub- lished map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-None required. Terminal facilities.-There is a ferry wharf, owned by the Chesapeake Ferry Co. and used by its ferries operating between Willoughby Spit and Old Point Comfort, and a private yacht basin on this project. The yacht basin has facilities for berthing, sup- plies, and engine repairs open to the public at nominal charges. The facilities have connections to a State highway and are con- sidered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at the end of fiscal year.-The existing project was constructed in June 1931. The controlling depth as ascertained in January 1949 was 8.9 feet at mean low water. The total cost and expenditure of the existing project to June 30, 1950, was $25,600.27, of which $8,500 was for new work and $17,100.27, for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated ----------------------------------------------------------- $8, 500.00 Cost --------------------------------------------------------------- --...... 8,500.00 Expenditures-----.... - ------------------------------------------------------ 8,500.00 Maintenance: Appropriated.---.------------. ----------- $1, 500.00 .-------------------------- 17,100.27 Cost...----------------------------------- 633.41 $866.59 ...--------------.-- 17,100.27 Expenditures.... - .-...... -.. 633. 41 866. 59- - - - 1.- 100. 27 17, 25. NEWPORT NEWS CREEK, VA. Location.-Newport News Creek, Va., is located on the southern end of the peninsula between the James and York Rivers and within the corporate limits of the city of Newport News. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart Nos. 400 and 1222.) Existing proj]ect.-This provides for a channel 12 feet deep at mean low water with widths varying from 200 to 60 feet from deep water in Hampton Roads to and through the municipal boat harbor entrance, thence 12 feet deep at mean low water and 150 feet wide to and including a turning basin and anchorage of the same depth 220 feet wide and 400 feet long in the upper end of RIVERS AND HARBORS-NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 573 the harbor. The mean tidal range is 2.7 feet and the extremes 2.1 and 3 feet respectively. The extremes of irregular fluctuations due to combined wind and tides referred to mean low water, are -2 feet and +9.5 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1946 was $145,- 000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $7,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of July 24, 1946 (H. Doc. 559, 79th Cong., 2d sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with as to initial construc- tion. Local interests are required to simultaneously dredge certain areas adjacent to the project during periods of future mainte- nance. Terminal facilities.--There are 4,210 linear feet of steel and wood bulkhead, two marine railways which can accommodate.ves- sels up to 85 feet in length, one ferry terminal and one wooden pier 400 feet long on Newport News Creek. The city of Newport News maintains 400 feet of bulkhead and the pier open to the public without charge and operates a pleasure boat marina with 18 finger piers at which a nominal wharfage fee is charged. The remaining facilities are privately owned or are leased by the city to private firms. These facilities are considered adequate for ex- isting commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-A maintenance con- dition survey, with Government plant and hired labor, was made during the year at a cost and expenditure of $2,753.88. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction of the existing project was commenced in January 1948 and completed in April 1948. The controlling depths at mean low water are as follows: Controlling depths Name of channel Left Midchannel Right Date determined outside for half outside quarter project width quarter (feet) (feet) (feet) Entrance channel..... ....------------------ 12.0 12.0 11.8 April 1950. Newport News Creek...------------- 12.0 12.0 11.5 Do. ......... T urning B asin-- - --........ 12.0 11.1 12.0 Do. The head of navigation for boat traffic is the upstream end of the turning basin at the head of the project. Navigation is prac- ticable throughout the year. The total cost and expenditure of the existing project to June 30, 1950, was $140,353.88, of which $135,600 was for new work and $4,753.88 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. 939127--1-Vol. 1--37 574, REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ... fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated--... ..--------- ------------ $145,000.00 -$9, 400. 00 --$135, 600.00 Cost-------- ------------------------ 135, 600.00 -------------------------- 135, 600.00 Expenditures- .... ..------------..------------ 135, 600. 00 .. - --------------- 135,600. 00 Maintenance: Appropriated ------------------------------------- ... .. 2,000. 00 $4,000.00 6,000. 00 Cost...------ -------------------------------------- 2,000.00 2, 753.88 4, 753.88 Expenditures ....... ... 2,000.00 .....-----------...------------.--------------. 2, 753.88 4, 753.88 26. CHANNEL TO NEWPORT NEWS, VA. Location.-This channel lies to the west of the north entrance to Norfolk Harbor Channel and connects deep water in James River with Hampton Roads. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 400.) Previous projects.-Adopted June 13, 1902. For further details, see page 1797 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 459 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for dredging a channel 40 feet deep at mean low water, 600 feet wide, increased to 1,000 feet at the ends, and 31/ miles long through the shoal north of Middle Ground Light. Under ordinary conditions the mean tidal range is 2.7 feet and the extremes 2.1 and 3 feet. The extremes of ir- regular fluctuations due to combined wind and tides, referred to mean low water, are -2 feet and +9.5 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1927, was $1,- 521,515, exclusive of amount expended on previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $20,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: . Acts Work authorized Documents June 25, 1910 Channel 35 feet deep and 400 feet wide--..---------- H. Doc. 550, 61st Cong., 2d sess. Aug. 8, 1917 -:Channel 35 feetdeep and 600 feet wide.....------------H. Doc. 605, 63d Cong., 2d sess. (Contains latest published map.) Jan. 21, 1927 ......--...---------- Existing project dimensions-------- H. Doe. 486, 67th Cong., 4th sess. Local cooperation.-None required. Terminal facilities.-There are four piers at Newport News, the property of the city, and which are open to general which are .- public use on -equal terms. All of the other piers and wharves served by this improvement are owned by private corporations or companies. The principal terminal and transfer facilities are those of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Co. and the Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co. There are also at Newport News a wharf used by steamers of the Eastern Steamship Co. and a small-boat harbor. The facilities are considered adequate for present commerce. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 575 Operations and results during fiscal year.-A maintenance con- dition survey, with Government plant and hired labor, was made during the year at a cost and expenditure of $415.26. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction of the existing project was commenced in March 1929 and continued intermit- tently to June 1931 when the work was completed. The controlling depth as ascertained in July 1948 was 40 feet in midchannel and 35.6 feet along the edges. Depths are referred to mean low water. The total cost and expenditure of the existing project to June 30, 1950, was $1,556,592.59, of which $1,252,261.99 was for new work and $304,330.60 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1951. The additional sum of $90,000 is needed to be appropriated for the following schedule of work during the fiscal year 1952: Maintenance: Dredging, with a United States hopper dredge, 0.5 month, January-February 1952.......... $87,000.00 Preliminary engineering, consisting of surveys, preparation of plans and specifications, etc., with Government plant and hired labor, 0.8 month, July 1951 ........................ $3,000.00 90,000.00 Total for all work.................................... 90,000.00 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Expenditures--. ------------.-------------------------.---------------------------- Appropriated .......... Cost... .--------------- ------- -------------- ---------------------------.-------------. .... . $1,477, 261. 99 1,477, 261.99 1, 477, 261.99 Maintenance: Appropriated -...--$74, 954. 56 - . $2, 500.00 $7, 259.80 $4, 000.00 320, 467. 63 Cost- -..... 74, 712.20 $2,000.01 78.96 9,628.55 415.26 316,830.60 Expenditures ... 74, 712. 20 2,000.01 78. 96 9, 628. 55 415. 26 316, 830. 60 27. NORFOLK HARBOR, VA. Location.-Norfolk, Va., is 187 miles south of Baltimore, Md., and 30 miles from the entrance to Chesapeake Bay at Cape Charles and Cape Henry. The harbor extends from the 40-foot contour in Hampton Roads to a point 2,500 feet above the Norfolk & Western Railway bridge over the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River, a distance of 16.03 miles. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 400 and 452.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of Au- gust 14, 1876; July 5, 1884; modified June 30, 1885; and by River and Harbor Acts of September 19, 1890; June 3, 1896; July 7, 1898; June 13, 1902; March 3, 1905; and March 2, 1907. For further details see page 1795 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 454 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for a main channel 40 feet deep, 750 feet wide, from Hampton Roads to the mouth of South- 576 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 ern Branch of the Elizabeth River, and 450 feet wide up this branch to the Belt Line Railroad bridge, a total distance of 11.88 miles, including an approach and turning area to the same depth over a maximum width of 830 feet opposite the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, extending downstream 3,250 feet from the Belt Line Railroad bridge; thence 35 feet deep, 375 feet wide and 1.05 miles long to the Virginian Railway bridge; thence 35 feet deep, 250 feet wide, and 3.10 miles long to a point 1,900 feet above the Norfolk & Western Railway bridge, with adequate widening of the channel at the bends, a turning basin 35 feet deep and 600 feet by 600 feet at the upstream end, making a total distance of 16.03 miles; a channel in the Eastern Branch, 25 feet deep, 500 feet wide, and 1.09 miles long, from the 40-foot channel at the mouth to the Norfolk & Western Railway bridge, including within its limits, for a distance about 1,000 feet above the mouth, a chan- nel 30 feet deep and 300 feet wide to a point opposite the terminal of the Imperial Tobacco Co. in Berkeley; thence 25 feet deep, 300 feet wide, and 0.55 mile long, to the Campostella Bridge; thence 25 feet deep, 200 feet wide, and 1.20 miles long to the Virginian Railway bridge; and for maintenance at a depth of 25 feet of the existing turning basin approximately 51/2 acres in extent at the head of the existing project just below the Virginian Railway bridge; a channel in the Western Branch, between the 40-foot channel at the mouth and a point about 3,000 feet above the West Norfolk Highway bridge, a distance of about 1.72 miles; 24 feet deep, 300 feet wide, 0.78 mile, and 200 feet wide, 0.37 mile to the bridge; thence 18 feet deep, 150 feet wide, 0.57 mile; a channel in Scotts Creek between the 40-foot channel at the mouth and a point 100 feet above the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad bridge (about 0.73 mile upstream), 12 feet deep and 100 feet wide; an- chorage areas on the west side of the 40-foot channel opposite Lambert Point and south of Craney Island aggregating 171 acres, consisting of: One anchorage space 1,200 by 2,400 by 30 feet deep; one anchorage divided into two spaces, each 1,200 by 1,200 by 22 feet deep; one space 900 by 1,900 by 16 feet deep; and another an- chorage of 45 acres, 12 feet deep, near Pinner Point; and a trape- zoidal-shaped disposal area of about 2,500 acres of flats adjacent to and north of Craney Island, enclosed by stone-faced levees of sand pumped from existing deposits adjacent to and within the disposal area, three sluiceways in the westerly levee, two rehandling basins, each 200 by 800 feet, 40 feet deep, spaced 500 feet apart, an ap- proach and exit area 3,800 feet long, 600 feet wide, and 28 feet deep connecting the rehandling basins with the 40-foot channel. All depths are referred to mean low water. The mean tidal range is 2.7 feet and the extreme 3 feet. The ex- tremes of irregular fluctuations, due to combined effect of tides and wind, referred to mean low water, are -2 feet and +9.62 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1949, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects, is $14,253,800. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $943,500. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: RIVERS AND HARBORS-NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT. 577 _ __ Acts Work authorized Documents i I----- ------ HAMPTON ROADS AND ELIZABETH RIVER Mar. 2, 1907 A channel 30 feet deep to the navy yard... .-. --....... H. Doc. 381, 59th Cong., 1st sess. June 25, 1910 Depth of 35 feet to the navy yard __ u- H. Doc. 551, 61st Cong., 2d sess. Aug. 8, 1917 Depth of 40 feet and width of 750 feet to the meouth of H. Doe. 140, 65th Cong., 1st sess. the Southern Branch. SOUTHERN BRANCH June 25, 1910 For a channel with depths of 22 and 25 feet__. _ H. Doe. 551, 61st Cong., 2d sess. Aug. 8, 1917 Depth of 40 feet and width of 450 feet from the mouth H. Doe. 140, 65th Cong., 1st sess. to the Belt Line R. R. bridge. Mar. 3, 1925 Channel 30 feet deep and 375 feet wide to tl he Vir- H. Doe. 226, 68th Cong., 1st sess. ginian Ry. bridge, thence 25 feet deep and gener- ally 200 feet wide to the Norfolk & Weste:rn Ry. bridge. Aug. 30, 19352 Depth of 25 feet and width of 200 feet from th e Nor- H. Doc. 182, 73d Cong., 2d sess. folk & Western Ry. bridge to a point 2,5 00 feet above, with a turning basin 500 feet square June 30, 1948 Approach and turning area 40 feet deep and a maxi- H. Doe. 545, 80th Cong., 2d sess.' mum width or 830 feet opposite Norfolk Naval Shipyard, thence a channel 35 feet deep and 375 and 250 feet wide to a point 1900 feet abo ve the Norfolk & Western Ry. bridge and a turnin g basin 35 feet deep and 600 feet by 600 feet at the up stream end. EASTERN BRANCH July 5, 1884 Improvement of the Eastern Branch_ Annual Report, 1885, p. 1015. Mar. 2, 1907 Width of 500 feet and depths of 25 feet and 22 feet - H. Doc. 373, 59th Cong., 1st sess . Do .. Removal of shoals at the mouth. - Specified in act. Mar. 3, 1925 Depth of 25 feet and width of 200 feet from th e Nor- H. Doe. 226, 68th Cong., 1st sess folk & Western Ry. bridge to the Virgini:an Ry. bridge. July 3, 1930 The 30-foot channel to a point opposite the te rminal H. Doe. 37, 71st Cong., 1st sess. of the Imperial Tobacco Co. in Berkley. Mar. 2, 1945 Depth of 25 feet and width of 300 feet from th ie Nor- H. Doc. 224, 76th Cong., 1st sess. folk & Western Ry. bridge to the Camp?ostella Bridge. WESTERN BRANCH Mar. 4, 1913 Channel with depth of 24 feet and widths of 3300 and H. Doe. 566, 62d Cong., 2d sess. 200 feet to the West Norfolk highway brid ge. July 3, 1930 For the 18-foot channel to a point about 3,( 100 feet H. Doe. 265, 70th Cong., 1st sess.' above the West Norfolk highway bridge. SCOTTS CREEK Do ....... For the existing project dimensions __...... H. Doe. 189, 70th Cong., 1st sess. -------- ANCHORAGES June 25, 1910 A 30-foot anchorage at Lambert Point.. .-- H. Doe. 551, 61st Cong., 2d sess. Aug. 8, 1917 Present project dimensions of the anchorage H. Doc 605, 63d Cong., 2d sess.' ner Point. July 3, 1930 Present project dimensions of anchorage o] H. Doe. 143, 70th Cong., 1st sess. Lambert Point and elimination of the anchorage authorized by the act of Aug. 8 Oct 17, 1940 Extension of present anchorage to afford 2 an( H. Doe. 683, 76th Cong., 3d sess. spaces 22 feet deep and 1 anchorage space deep. DISPOSAL AREA July 24, 1946 A trapezoidal-shaped area of about 2,500 acres H. Doe. 563, 79th Cong., 2d sess.' adjacent to and north of Craney Island, in sluiceways, rehandling basins and approa exit areas. 1 Contains latest published maps. 2 Included in the Emergency Relief program, May 28, 1935. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of July 3, 1930, in adopting the project for a channel in the Eastern Branch, 30 feet deep and 300 feet wide, extending from the 40-foot channel to a point opposite the terminal of the Imperial Tobacco Co., imposed the condition that local interests give assurance satisfactory to the 578 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Secretary of War and the Chief of Engineers that they will provide and maintain, without cost to the United States, a branch channel of equal depth to the tobacco terminal. This condition has not been complied with. All prior requirements and conditions imposed by the River and Harbor Acts of August 30, 1935, October 17, 1940, and July 24, 1946 have been complied with. The River and Harbor Act of June 30, 1948, in modifying the project to provide for a channel in the Southern Branch, 35 feet deep and 375 and 250 feet wide from the Belt Line Railroad bridge to a point 1,900 feet above the Norfolk & Western Railway bridge, with a turning basin 35 feet deep and 600 feet by 600 feet at the upstream end and an approach and turning area, 40 feet deep and a maximum width of 830 feet opposite the Norfolk Naval Ship- yard, imposed the conditions that local interests give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that they will (a) fur- nish free of cost to the United States adequate and convenient shore areas for the disposal of material to be initially dredged; (b) provide adequate approach and berthing areas at and in the vicinity of the terminals which would use the recommended im- provement, with such dredging to be accomplished immediately upon completion or concurrently with execution of the recom- mended improvement; (c) hold and save the United States free from all claims for damages arising from the original construction and the future maintenance of the project; and (d) release the United States from all claims for such damages as might occur to public or leased oyster beds that may be affected by the construc- tion and maintenance of the project. These conditions were fully complied with and approved by the Secretary of the Army on April 17, 1950. Terminal facilities.-The terminal facilities within the limits of this improvement include about 227 wharves, piers, etc., with an aggregate length available for wharfage purposes of about 32 miles. It is considered that the facilities are adequate for the present commerce of the port. Operations and results during fiscal year.-New work on Craney Island disposal area, consisting of subsurface investiga- tions, engineering studies, designs, and drawings for the definite project report, with Government plant and hired labor, in progress at the beginning of the fiscal year was continued intermittently to the end of the year. The cost of the work was $12,761.77. New work on Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River, 35-foot channel, consisting of preliminary engineering, surveys, investiga- tion of disposal areas, preparation of plans and specifications, etc., with Government plant and hired labor, was carried on during the year at a cost of $14,277.57. New work dredging, by contract, on Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River, 35-foot channel was commenced May 24, 1950, and continued to the end of the year. There were removed 823,653 cubic yards of material, place measurement. The cost of the work was $243,869.78. New work dredging, by contract, in the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River, 25-foot channel (widening those portions in- RIVERS AND HARBORS-NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 579 accessible to hopper dredges) in progress at the beginning of the fiscal year was continued intermittently to September 10, 1949, when the work was suspended pending removal or trenching of submarine cables in the dredging area. There were removed 1,675 cubic yards of material, place measurement. The cost of the work was $2,612.36. Maintenance dredging, with the United States hopper dredge Comber, to widen the entrance to Norfolk Harbor, 40-foot channel, was commenced November 16, 1949, and continued to November 21, 1949, when the work was completed. There were removed 271,381 cubic yards of material, bin measurement. The cost of the work was $19,793.22. Maintenance dredging, with the United States hopper dredge Comber, in the Norfolk Harbor, 40-foot channel was commenced June 1, 1950, and continued to June 19, 1950, when the work was suspended so that the Comber could undergo annual repairs. There were removed 256,350 cubic yards of material, place measurement. The cost of the work was $51,376.32. Maintenance dredging, by contract, in the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River, 25-foot channel (those portions inaccessible to hopper dredges) in progress at the beginning of the fiscal year was continued intermittently to September 10, 1949, when the work was suspended pending removal or trenching of submarine cables in the dredging area. There were removed 49,606 cubic yards of material, place measurement. The cost of the work was $44,915.75. Construction, by contract, of 18 dredging range beacons on Norfolk Harbor 40-foot channel was commenced July 11, 1949, and continued to October 27, 1949, when the work was completed. The cost of the work was $39,220.21. Maintenance of the dredging range beacons on Norfolk Harbor 40-foot channel, consisting of inspections, checking lights and batteries, etc., was made during the year at a cost of $752.47. Removal of floating debris, with Government plant and hired labor, was carried on as needed during the year at a cost of $17,495.67. Condition, control, and miscellaneous surveys, tide gaging and gage compilations, with Government plant and hired labor, were carried on during the year at a cost of $31,340.50. The total cost of the work was $478,415.62 of which $273,521.48 .. was for new work and $204,894.14 for maintenance. The total expenditure was $320,447.97. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 48 percent complete at the end of the fiscal year. Construction of the 40-foot channel from Hampton Roads to the Belt Line Rail- road bridge was commenced in July 1917, and continued intermit- tently to May 1931, when the work was completed. Construction of the Southern Branch 30-foot channel was commenced in Feb- ruary 1928, and completed in June 1928. Construction of the Southern Branch 25-foot channel was commenced in February 1938, and completed in September 1938. Partial completion of the Eastern Branch 25-foot channel was commenced in February 1928, and completed in June 1928. Construction of the Western 580 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Branch 24-foot channel was completed in 1914. Construction of the Western Branch 18-foot channel was commenced in April 1931, and completed in May 1931. Construction of Scotts Creek was commenced in September 1931, and completed in December 1931. Construction of Pinner Point anchorage was completed in 1939. Construction of the Craney Island 30-foot anchorage was commenced in January 1931, and completed in May 1931. The controlling depths at mean low water are as follows: Controlling depths Mid- Name of channel Left channel Right Date determined outside for half outside quarter project quarter (feet) width (feet) (feet) 40-foot channel: Hampton Roads to junction of branches ....- - 37. 0 38.3 37.8 May 1950. Junction of branches to Belt Line R. R. bridge 36. 4 38. 2 38. 6 May 1950. Southern Branch, Belt Line R. R. bridge to point 23.0 23.0 22.0 November 1949. 2,500 feet above Norfolk & Western Ry bridge. Eastern Branch: Junction of branches to Norfolk & Western Ry. 25.0 25.0 25.0 July 1949. bridge. Norfolk & Western Ry bridge to Virginian Ry. 25.0 25.0 25.0 Do. bridge. Western Branch: Mouth to West Norfolk highway bridge- .-- 13.9 15. 7 16. 6 January 1949. West Norfolk highway bridge to point 3,000 feet 18.0 18. 0 18.0 Do. upstream. Scotts Creek--................... . .. ..-. .. 6. 9 7. 4 7. 9 December 1948. The work remaining to be done to complete the project consists of dredging a channel 30 feet deep and 300 feet wide in the East- ern Branch between the 40-foot channel at the mouth and a point opposite the terminal of the Imperial Tobacco Co., a distance of about 1,000 feet; completion of contract for widening the 25-foot channel in the Eastern Branch between the Norfolk & Western Railway bridge and the Campostella Bridge from 200 to 300 feet, a distance of 0.55 mile, including maintenance to a depth of 25 feet of an existing turning basin approximately 51/2 acres in extent at the head of the existing project just below the Virginian Rail- way bridge; completion of dredging three additional anchorage basins south of the present Craney Island anchorage (two an- chorage spaces each, 1,200 by 1,200 feet to a depth of 22 feet, and one anchorage space, 900 by 1,900 feet to a depth of 16 feet); construction of a trapezoidal-shaped disposal area of about 2,500 acres on the flats adjacent to and north of Craney Island, includ- ing sluiceways, rehandling basins, approach and exit areas, etc.; and completion of contract for deepening the channel in the South- ern Branch to 35 feet, 375 and 250 feet wide from the Belt Line Railroad bridge to a point 1,900 feet above the Norfolk and West- ern Railway bridge with adequate widening of the channel at the bends, a turning basin 35 feet deep and 600 feet by 600 feet at the upstream end, including an approach and turning area, 40 feet deep over a maximum width of 830 feet opposite the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, extending downstream 3,250 feet from the Belt Line Railroad bridge. Depths are referred to mean low water. The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1950, was $12,- RIVERS AND HARBORS-NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 581 675,879.56, of which $6,796,016.23 was regular funds and $49,- 978.50, Emergency Relief funds, a total of $6,845,994.73 for new work; and $5,829,884.83 regular funds for maintenance. The ex- penditures were $12,403,514.75 regular funds and $49,978.50 Emergency Relief funds, a total of $12,453,493.25. In addition, $23,935.71 was expended from contributed funds for new work. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance on June 30, 1950, $572,013.92, plus an anticipated allotment of $1,057,043.64 for fiscal year 1951, a total of $1,629,057.56, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950.......................... $222,386.31 New work: Completion of the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River, 35-foot channel in ac- cordance with the River and Harbor Act of 1948: Dredging, by existing continuing contract, between the Belt Line Railroad bridge and a point 2,500 feet above the Norfolk & Western Ry. bridge, 7.5 months, July 1950-February 1951 ...... $1,051,352.65 Completion of the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River, 25-foot channel in ac- cordance with the River and Harbor Act of 1945: Dredging, by existing contract, at Norfolk & Western Ry. bridge in area occupied by submarine cables, 0.1 month, September 1950 ...................... $941.50 Advance planning, consisting of definite project report, plans, specifications, etc., for Craney Island Disposal Area, with Government plant and hired labor, 12 months, intermittently, July 1950-June 1951 ................................ $49,677.10 1,101,971.25 Maintenance: Completion of dredging, by contract, in Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River, 25-foot channel, in area occupied by sub- marine cables, 0.1 month, September 1950 2,200.00 Dredging, Norfolk Harbor 40-foot channel from Belt Line Railroad bridge to Hamp- ton Roads, with a United States hopper dredge, 2.8 months, July-October 1950. 250,000 Maintenance and repairs to dredging ranges, checking lights, batteries, etc., with Government plant and hired labor, intermittently, when and as needed.... 1,000.00 Miscellaneous surveys and studies consist- ing of tide gaging, salinity studies, water level investigations, location of fixed dredging ranges, investigation of shoal- ing complaints, with Government plant and hired labor, 12 months, intermittent- ly, July 1950-June 1951............... $24,500.00 Planning and developing a Raydist hyper- bolic control system and working maps for Norfolk Harbor, with Government plant and hired labor, 12 months, inter- mittently, July 1950-June 1951.. $13,000.00 Preliminary work for dredging consisting of surveys, investigation of disposal 582 REPORT OF CHIEF' OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 areas, preparation of plans and specifi- cations, miscellaneous condition surveys, etc., 12 months, intermittently, July 1950-June 1951 ..................... 14,000.00 304,700.00 Total for all work............................... 1,629,057.56 The additional sum of $350,000 can be profitably expended for the following schedule of work during the fiscal year 1952: Maintenance: Dredging in Norfolk Harbor, 40-foot channel, be- tween Belt Line R. R. bridge and Hampton Roads, September- November 1951; in Eastern Branch, 25-foot channel, November 1951; in Craney Island 30-foot anchorage, November-December 1951; and in Southern Branch, 35-foot channel, December 1951- January 1952; condition, control, and miscellaneous surveys, preparation of plans and specifications, tide gaging and gage compilations, and maintenance and repair of dredging ranges.. $350,000 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30,1110, including - .. .- ..---.--- - - -- - - fiscal yeasa 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto1946 New work: Appropriated _.....------------------------- $18, 000.00 $128, 000. 00 $554, 123. 41 $9, 742, 25 670. Cost..._ - _ .------- .. - .. .. ._ 9,039.55 82,:591::13 .273,521.48 19,407, 699.00 Expenditures-_ __ _ _ __. ......... 9, 039.55 67, 173. 01 66, 553.29 19,185, 312. 69 Maintenance: Appropriated .. $591,100. 00 -126, 000. 00 530, 000.00 334, 780. 93 130 000. 00 :5,916, 580. 46 Cost... _ _ _ _ _. 283, 312.55 134, 518. 32 597, 853.10 255, 219. 50 204, 894. 14 5, 901,924.10 Expenditures --....- 283, 312. 55 134, 518. 32 597, 853. 10 206, 218.96 253,894.68 5, 901,924.10 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950.................... .$42,677.10 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951......... 767,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 .. . 809,677.10 Estimated additional amount needed ::;to be appropriated for completion of existing project:................6,823,300.00 1 In addition, $23, 935. 71 expended from contributed funds for new' work. 28. HAMPTON ROADS AND THE HARBORS OF NORFOLK AND NEWPORT NEWS, VA.-COLLECTION AND REMOVAL OF DRIFT Location.-Hampton Roads is a natural harbor located 300 miles south of New York and 180 miles south of Washington, D. C. Its principal tributaries are James River, affording a na- tural deep harbor at Newport News, Va.; the Elizabeth River, with its Southern, Easternand Western Branches, providing harbors for Norfolk and Portsmouth, Va.; and Hampton Creek serving the harbor at Hampton, Va. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 400 and 452.) Existing project.-This provides for the collection and removal of drift in Hampton Roads and its tributary waters and authorizes the Secretary of the Army to allot such amounts asmay be nec- essary for the work from :appropriations for the mairitenance and improvement of existing river and harbor works or from other available appropriations, and that this work shall be carried on as a separate and distinct project. It is wholly a work of RIVERS AND HARBORS-NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 683 maintenance. The purpose of the work is to afford relief from variable conditions of obstruction, and no advance estimate of the amount of work required and its proper cost can be made. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950, as specified in the act. Terminal facilities.-Fora description of the terminal facilities on this project see this heading under "Norfolk Harbor" and "Channel to Newport News, Va." Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is one of continuous maintenance for which no percentage of completion exists. No costs or expenditures have been incurred on the project. Previous costs and expenditures on removal of drift have been carried under the project "Norfolk Harbor, Va." Proposed operations.-An anticipated allotment of $20,000 for fiscal year 1951 will be applied to maintenance, operation of plant for collection and removal of drift, 12 months, when and as needed, July 1950-June 1951. The additional sum of $20,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing the fiscal year 1952' for operation of plant for collection and removal of drift. 29. LAFAYETTE RIVER, VA. Location.-This river is a tidal estuary of Hampton Roads, formed by two branches lying wholly in Norfolk County, Va., and, except for a small portion of its headwaters, in the corporate limits of the city of Norfolk. The two branches, each about 2 miles long, flow from the northeast and southeast and join at a point about 3.5 miles above the mouth. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 78, 400, 452, 1222, and 1227.) Existing project.-This provides for dredging a channel 8 feet deep and.100 feet wide from deep water in Hampton Roads to the Hampton Boulevard bridge, a distance of about 1% miles. Under ordinary conditions the mean tidal :range is 2.7 feet, and the ex- tremes of irregular fluctuations referred to mean low water due to combined effect of wind and tides are -2 feet and +9.62 feet. The estimate of cost of new work, made in 1937, was $12,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate of cost for annual mainte- nance is $1,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937 (Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 5, 75th Cong., 1st sess.). 'the latest published map is in the project docu- ment. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.--There are two piers of wooden construc- tion on the project owned and operated by the Norfolk Country and Yacht Club with a total of 52 berthing slips for pleasure eraft. There are three marine railways, two yacht basins, and a number of other wvooden piers located elsewhere on the river and its tributaries. All facilities are privately owned and wharfage fees are charged at the yacht basins and at the Country Club. The 584 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 existing facilities are not adequate for present or reasonably prospective pleasure boat traffic. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1939. The controlling depth as ascertained in May 1947 was 10 feet at mean low water. The head of navigation for boat traffic is at the Cottage Toll Road Highway bridge. Navigation is practicable throughout the year. The total cost and expenditure of the existing project to June 30, 1950, was $13,048.19 of which $12,048.19 was for new work and $1,000 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled during the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated. ......------....-. - . . ---------- $12,048.19 Cost----.....-.. . . . . . . . ..---------------------------------- 12,048.19 Expenditures ...- - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - 12,048.19 Maintenance: Appropriated-.... Cost $1,000.000 ------..--------------.. ---------------------------- 1, .000.00 .--------- ------------ $1,000.00- _ ...--------.... 1,000.00 Expenditures---.- ..----------- 1,000. 00 . ..--------------.-.-... .. ... 1,000.00 30. ATLANTIC INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY BETWEEN NORFOLK, VA., AND THE ST. JOHNS RIVER, FLA. (NORFOLK DISTRICT) Location.-The improvement described herein consists of two inland water routes approximately paralleling the Atlantic coast south of Norfolk, Va., and located (1) between a point in the Southern Branch of Elizabeth River, Va., 2,500 feet above the Norfolk & Western Railway bridge and the Virginia-North Caro- lina State line in North Landing River, a distance of 27.2 miles, and (2) between the mouth of Deep Creek, Va., and the mouth of Pasquotank River, N. C., a distance of 64.6 miles. These routes are shown on United States Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 452, 1227, 829, and 830. Previous projects.-Partial projects were adopted by River and Harbors Acts of March 3, 1873, June 18, 1878, March 3, 1879, June 14, 1880, March 3, 1881, and September 19, 1890. For further details see page 497, Annual Report for 1932, and page 476, An- nual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 12 feet deep at mean low water and 90 feet to 250 feet wide following the South- ern Branch of Elizabeth River, 5.2 miles, the Virginia Land Cut, 8.3 miles, and Northlanding River, 13.7 miles; the construction of a tidal guard lock at Great Bridge, Va.; and for the protection of the canal property in the vicinity of the lock against flooding by storm tides through construction of necessary dikes and appurte- RIVERS AND HARBORS-NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 585 nant works. It also provides for channels 10 feet deep at mean low water and 80 feet to 100 feet wide in Deep Creek, 3.1 miles, Turners Cut, 4.3 miles, and Pasquotank River, 35.1 miles; main- taining Dismal Swamp Canal, 22.1 miles, to a depth of about 9 feet mean canal level over a width of 50 feet; the protection of banks in Turners Cut with sheet piling, and cutting certain sharp points in Pasquotank River to shorten its course. Data relative to the completed locks included in the project Depth on Dimensions miter sills Miles Great- Year from est Character of opened Actual Nor- Location Width length foundation to navi- cost folk, of avail- Lift Upper Lower gation Va. cham- able (feet) (feet) (feet) ber for full (feet) width (feet) 12.04 Albemarle and Ches- 75 600 2.7 (1) (1) Piles in sand 1932 $499, 913.00 apeake Canal and shells. (Great Bridge, Va.) 10. 7 Dismal Swamp Ca- 52 300 12 12 Natural earth 1940 348, 878. 83 nal (Deep Creek, with cut-off Va.) walls. 33.1 Dismal Swamp Ca- 52 300 12 13 -.do ... .... 1941 372, 556. 40 nal (South Mills, N. C.) 116 feet at mean low water. The Southern Branch of Elizabeth River and the Deep Creek sections of the two routes are tidal, the mean range being about 2.7 feet with extreme of -2 and +9.6 feet. The remaining sections are nontidal with fluctuations of 1 to 2 feet in level due to winds. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1950, was $3,435,- 300. The latest (1950) approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance was $272,700, including $140,000 for operating and care. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 3, 1899 Existing project dimensions and original route, wa- H. Doc. 317, 54th Cong., 1st sess. terway from Norfolk, Va., to sounds of North and Annual Report, 1896, p. Carolina. 1086; H. Doc. 131, 55th Cong., 3d sess., and Annual Report, 1899, p. 1485. July 25, 1912 Original route of the Norfolk-Beaufort Inlet section H. Doc. 391, 62d Cong., 2d sess. Do.----.---.Purchase of Chesaapeake & Albemarle Co. Canal___ H. Doe. 589, 62d Cong., 2d sess. Mar. 3, 1925 Purchase of Lake Drummond Canal (Dismal Rivers and Harbors Committee Swamp Canal). Doc. 5, 67th Cong., 2d sess. 1 July 3, 1930 Construction of a tidal lock at Great Bridge at a S. Doc. 23, 71st Cong., 1st sess. limit of cost not to exceed $500,000. June 26, 19342 Operating and care of the works of improvement pro- vided for with funds from War Department appro- priations for rivers and harbors. 1Contains latest published map, both routes. 2 Permanent Appropriations Repeal Act. Local cooperation.-None required. Terminal facilities.-Terminal facilities serving the two water routes at the northern terminus are described in the report for 586 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Norfolk Harbor, Va. South of Norfolk there are 3 piers, 15 wharves, 6 landings, 5 marine railways, and 3 bulkheads serving these routes. The landings are publicly owned and are open to the public without charge. The remaining facilities are privately owned and are open to the public at a nominal charge. These facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce... Operations and results during fiscal year.-Repairs and recon- struction of bulkheads at North Landing Bridge and at Lake Drummond Reservation were commenced July 5, 1949 and con- tinued to November 9, 1949, when the work was completed. The cost of the work was $30;782.37. Snagging and bank trimming operations, with the United States derrick boat Roanoke, were commenced July 18, 1949, and continued to December 2, 1949, when the work was completed. The cost of the work was $30,980.04. Maintenance dredging in Dismal Swamp Canal and in Deep Creek, by contract, was commenced December 14, 1949, and con- tinued to January 25, 1950, when the work was completed. There were removed 19,096 cubic yards of material, place measurement. The cost of the work was $19,087.13. Preliminary engineering to the contract for replacement of the North Landing Bridge, consisting of surveys, subsurface investi- gations, preparation of Government estimate, etc., with Govern- ment plant and hired labor, was carried on during the year at a cost of $4,543.28. Consulting Engineer services to the contract for replacement of the North Landing Bridge, including preparation of plans and specifications,. were engaged during the year at a cost of $4,- 576.63. Preliminary costs in connection with the acquisition and in- stallation of explanatory and directional signs along the water- ways were incurred during the year at a cost of $547.03. Condition control and miscellaneous surveys, water level stud- ies, preliminary engineering on dredging contracts, etc., with Government plant and hired labor, were made during the year at a cost of $34,757.58. Operation and care of the locks, bridges, wharves, canal plant, grounds and roads, etc., was carried on during the year as re- quired. The cost of the work was $194,181.11 for operation, $142,- 248.33 for ordinary maintenance and repairs, and $7,731.92 for improvement and reconstruction. The total cost and expenditure of the work was $469,435.42 of which $125,274.06 was for maintenance and $344,161.36, for operation and care. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 99 percent complete at the end of the fiscal year. Construction of the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River and North Landing River portions of the project was commenced in 1915 and con- tinued intermittently to May 1920, when the work was completed. The Albemarle & Chesapeake Canal was acquired by the United States from the Albemarle & Chesapeake Canal Co. on April 30, 1913, for $500,000. Construction of the Deep Creek, Turners Cut, RIVERS AND HARBORS-NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 587 and Pasquotank River portions of the project was commenced in August 1899, and continued intermittently to June-1902, when the work was completed. The Dismal Swamp Canal was acquired by the United States from the Lake Drummond Canal and Water Co. on March 30, 1929, for $500,000. A tidal guard lock in the Albemarle & Chesapeake Canal at Great Bridge, Va., was completed in 1932. Locks at Deep Creek, Va., and South Mills, N. C., on the Dismal Swamp Canal were built in 1940 and 1941 respectively. (See table in paragraph "Ex- isting project.") The locks are in good condition. The controlling depths at the end of the fiscal year are as follows: Controlling depths: 80 per- cent of project Name of channel width, 40 per- Date determined cent on either side of center line (feet) Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River, Va.------------------........ - 112.0 April-May 1948. Virginia Cut, Va... ...... ...........--------------------------- ----------.... -- 2 12.0 July 1948. North Landing River, Va... ...------------------------------------ 3 10. 7 January 1950. Deep Creek, Va. ------------------------------------------- 10.0 Do. Dismal Swamp Canal ........................ 9.0 Do. Turners Cut, N. C..... .....------------------------------------------ 10.0 May 1946. Pasquotank River, N. C. ....... ...... . . . . ._ - b 9.4 January- February 1947. 1 Depths are referred to mean low water. 2 Depths are referred to Virginia Cut datum. 3 Depths are referred to North Landing River datum. 4 Depths are referred to canal datum. b Depths are referred to ordinary low water. The work remaining to be done to complete the project consists of protection to canal property in the vicinity of the lock at Great Bridge, Va., against flooding by storm tides, through construction of necessary dikes and appurtenant works. The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1950, was $10,- 711,209.13, of which $3,396,276.30 (including $1,000,000 for the purchase of the Albemarle & Chesapeake Canal and the Dismal Swamp Canal) was for new work; $3,477,433.48 for maintenance; and $3,837,499.35 for operation and care. The total expenditure was $10,711,209.13. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance on June 30, 1950, $357,696.04, plus allotments of $497,400 $15,742.60 .and for fiscal year 1951, :a total of $870,838.64, will be applied as fol- lows: Maintenance: Replacement of bridge at North Landing, Va., with a double-leaf horizontal swihg bridge, by contract, 10 months, July 1950-March 1951 .................................. $368,800.00 Dredging, by contract, in Dismal Swamp Canal and in Deep Creek, 1.5 months, December 1950-January 1951 ................. .... 15,000.00 Dredging by contract, in Southern Branch of Elizabeth River and North Landing River (Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal Route) May-June 1951 ......................... 52,000.00 588 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Repairs and reconditioning, by contract, to the gates at Great Bridge Lock, and con- struction of storage rack, 4 months, Decem- ber 1950-March 1951 ................... 40,000.00 Snagging and bank trimming on both water- ways, with Government plant and hired labor, 6.5 months, November 1950-May 1951 36,000.00 Miscellaneous surveys, water level studies, tide gaging, and salinity studies, etc., with Government plant and hired labor, 12 months, intermittently, July 1950-June 1951 12,000.00 Preliminary engineering, consisting of sur- veys, investigation of disposal areas, pre- paration of plans and specifications, etc., with Government plant and hired labor, 12 months, intermittently, July 1950-June 1951 14,200.00 Condition survey and estimate of fill, with Government plant and hired labor, 12 months, intermittently, July 1950-June 1951 16,000.00 Procurement and installation of explanatory and directional signs on Albemarle and Che- sapeake and Dismal Swamp Canal routes of the Waterway with Government plant and hired labor, intermittently, during the year ... ............................... 6,000.00 $560,000.00 Maintenance (operation and care) : Operation of locks, bridges, spillways, etc.... 182,000.00 Ordinary maintenance and repairs .......... 129,838.64 310,838.64 Total for all work............................... 870,838.64 The additional sum of $461,000 is needed to be appropriated for the following schedule of work during the fiscal year 1952: Maintenance: Dredging, by contract, in Dismal Swamp Canal and in Deep Creek near the lock, 3 months, January-March 1952 ........................ $68,000 Snagging and bank trimming on both waterways, with Government plant and hired labor, 6 months, December 1951-June 1952............ 33,000 Preliminary engineering, consisting of surveys, in- vestigation of disposal areas, preparation of plans and specifications, etc., with Government plant and hired labor, 12 months, intermittently, July 1951-June 1952 ......................... 15,000 Condition survey and estimate of fill, with Govern- ment plant and hired labor, 12 months, inter- mittently, July 1951-June 1952 .............. 20,000 Miscellaneous surveys, water level studies, tide gaging and salinity studies, etc., with Govern- ment plant and hired labor, 12 months, intermit- tently, July 1951-June 1952 .............. .. 10,000 146,000 Maintenance (operation and care) : Operation of locks, bridges spillways, etc........ 175,000 Ordinary maintenance and repairs............. 140,000 315,000 Total for all work................................... 461,000 RIVERS AND HARBORS-NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 589 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including _ --- ----- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated ...- $4,000. 00 -$2, 237. 29 - ----- - ------ ........ . $3, 688,371.95 Cost...------------ 1,762.71 .--- ... ..----------------------------------------- 3,688,371.95 Expenditures_.. 1, 762. 71 . . ..---------------------------- ------ - 3, 688,371.95 Maintenance: Appropriated._.- 550, 900.00 ..--- $463, 300.00 $471, 344. 68 $777, 350.00 7, 725, 433.22 Cost---...------..- 230, 643. 28 408, 756.11 461,306. 85 496, 823.22 469, 435.42 7, 367, 737.18 Expenditures .... 230, 643.28 405, 631.11 462, 541.55 498, 713.52 469, 435. 42 7, 367, 737.18 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .......... $39,000 31. KNOBBS CREEK, N. C. Location.-This creek is a nontidal, fresh-water stream empty- ing into Pasquotank River from the west, about 18 miles above its mouth in Albermarle Sound. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1228.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 10 feet deep at mean low water, from that depth in Pasquotank River to the Nor- folk Southern Railroad bridge, 100 feet wide in Pasquotank River and generally 60 feet wide in the creek, with a turning basin in the sharp bend opposite the plant of the Chesson Manufacturing Co. Being a branch of Pasquotank River, Knobbs Creek is affected by the wind tides which influence that stream and Albemarle Sound. In extreme cases the water rises 4 to 5 feet above mean low water, but the average fluctuation of the water surface is about 1 foot. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1927, was $79,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $500. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of July 3, 1930 (H. Doc. 102, 70th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with as to initial construc- tion. Local interests are required to furnish suitable spoil-disposal areas for future maintenance. Terminal facilities.-There are four wooden wharves, a shore landing, and about 1,000 feet of wooden bulkheads on Knobbs Creek. The facilities are privately owned and are considered ade- quate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction of the existing project was commenced in January 1931 and completed in July 1931. The controlling depth, as ascertained in October 1949, was 8.4 feet at mean low water. The head of navigation for boat traffic is the Norfolk Southern Railway bridge at the head of the project. Navigation is prac- ticable throughout the year. 939127W--51---vol. 1-38 590 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19 50 The total cost and expenditure of the existing project to June 30, 1950, was $105,500.13, of which $80,500 was for new work and $25,000.13 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled during the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated----....- ------------------------------------------------------ $80, 500.00 Cost------------- -------------- --------------------------------------- 80,500.00 Expenditures---.... -------- --------------------.--...-------------- ------------ 80, 500.00 Maintenance: Appropriated .... $3, 800. 00 -$499. 87 $4, 700.00 ....... 25, 000.13 Cost...------------ 5, 415.62 $4, 884. 51 -....... 4, 700.00 25, 000.13 Expenditures.... 5, 415.62 4, 884.51 ----------- ----- 4, 700.00 25,000.13 32. BLACKWATER RIVER, VA. Location.-The river rises in Prince George County, near Petersburg, Va., and flows in a general southeasterly direction of 80 miles, where it unites with the Nottoway River to form the Chowan River which empties into Albemarle Sound. The portion under improvement extends from its mouth to Franklin, Va., a distance of 13 miles. (See U. S. Geological Survey, Holland quadrangle, Va.) Previous project.-The original project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 18, 1878. For further details see page 1802 of Annual Report for 1915 and page 480 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 12 feet deep and generally 80 feet wide from the mouth to a point just downstream from the Seaboard Air Line Railway bridge at Franklin, Va., a distance of 14.5 miles including cut-off channels of like dimensions through two bends at Cherry Grove and Georges Bend, and a turning basin of 3.2 acres at Franklin, Va. The stream is non- tidal. The portion of the river under improvement is subject to freshets of short duration, causing rises of 3 to 4 feet, but the general stage of the river remains for the greater part of the time at the elevation of Albemarle Sound, with which it connects. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1948, exclusive of amount expended on previous projects, is $283,100. The latest (1950) approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $7,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: RIVERS AND HARBORS-NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 591 Acts- Work authorized Documents Mar. 2, 1907 Clearing the 13 miles of river below Franklin, Va., of H. Doe. 177, 59th Cong., 1st sess obstructions so as to afford a condition of easy navigation for boats of 7-foot draft. Mar. 2, 1945 Existing project dimensions ....____._-______ ___ ._ H. Doc. 101, 76th Cong., 1st sess. (Contains latest published maps) Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, in adopting the present project dimensions, imposed the provisions that local interests 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 maintenance as re- quired and give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that they will construct at Franklin, Va., additional terminal fa- cilities suitable for the mooring of large barges and for the ef- ficient transfer of cargo between barge and terminal. Deeds for easements and rights-of-way have been executed and recorded and were approved by the Division Engineer, North Atlantic Division, May 11, 1948. Assurances that local interests will comply with conditions of local cooperation were approved by the Secretary of the Army on February 11, 1948. Permits for spoil-disposal areas have been received. Terminal facilties.-There is about 1,300 feet of wooden bulk- head at Franklin, Va., and a marine railway that will accommo- date vessels up to 100 feet in length, all privately owned. These facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce, but should be enlarged to provide for increased commerce anticipated upon completion of the existing project. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Snagging and bank trimming operations, with the United States derrick boat Roanoke, were commenced December 6, 1949, and continued to January 27, 1950, when the work was completed. The cost and expenditure of the work was $11,000. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 5 percent complete at the end of the fiscal year. Snagging and channel clearing to provide a channel with a depth of 7 feet at mean low water was completed in 1908. The controlling depth, as ascertained in May-September 1945, was 7.7 feet at mean low water. . The head of navigation for boat traffic is at Burdette, Va. Navi- gation is practicable throughout the year. The work remaining to be done to complete the project consists of providing a channel 12 feet deep and generally 80 feet wide from the mouth to a point just downstream from the Seaboard Air Line Railway bridge at Franklin, Va., a distance of 14.5 miles, including cut-off channels of like dimensions at Cherry Grove and Georges Bend, and a turning basin of 12 feet deep and 3.2 acres at Franklin, Va, Depths are referred to mean low water. The total cost and expenditure of the existing project to June 30, 1950, was $98,500.00, of which $22,044.33 was for new work and $76,455.67 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled during the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. 592 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1 950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated.... $15, 331.23 ..... ....... . .... .......... . . $36, 044.33 Cost-... .-- 14,440.24 $361.69 $529.30 36,044.33 Expenditures... 14, 440. 24 361.69 529.30 .. .. ----------- 36,044.33 Maintenance: Appropriated.... 10, 968. 77 -11,400.00 -_- ___-. $9, 400.00 $11,000. 00 76, 455.67 Cost..---------------------------- 9, 400.00 11,000.00 76,455. 67 Expenditures_-----------------... --- 9, 400.00 11,000.00 76,455. 67 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.......... $261,000 33. EMERGENCY CHANNEL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 3 OF THE RIVER AND HARBOR ACT APROVED MARCH 2, 1945 (JONES CREEK VA.) The River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1945, provided that the Secretary of War is authorized to allot not to exceed $300,000 from any appropriations heretofore or hereafter made for any one fiscal year for improvements of rivers and harbors, for removing accumulated snags and other debris, and for pro- tecting, 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. The sum of $12,000 was made available during the fiscal year for emergency dredging at the entrance to Jones Creek, tributary to Pagan River, Va. Dredging, by contract, was commenced under this authorization on April 20, 1950, and continued to April 22, 1950, when the work was completed. There were removed 24,791 cubic yards of material. The cost of the work was $11,233.37. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: A ppropriated....- .- - --. - - --.-- - --.-. . . . . . . . . . . - -.. C o st.. . . - -. . - - -. - - - -. -- - - - -. - - -. -. -- -. -. . . . . . . . Expenditures....-- -------------------------- ------------------------------------- Maintenance: Appropriated--. ___------------------_ _- ____- -- -$11, 233.37 $11,233.37 Cost------------------ ---------------------- -------------- 11,233.37 11,233.37 Expenditures............--------.......------------.--------------....-------------- 11,233.37 11,233.37 34. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS AND CONTINGENCIES (GENERAL) The total cost and expenditures of the work during the fiscal year were $167,916.16. The unexpended balance on June 30, 1950, for examinations and surveys, $6,083.94, plus an anticipated allotment of $35,000 for fiscal year 1951, a total of $41,083.94, will RIVERS AND HARBORS-NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 593 be applied during the fiscal year 1951 to accounts payable in the amount of $6,496 and to payment of expenses to be incurred under this heading. The unexpended balance on June 30, 1950, for contingencies, $16,245.32, plus an anticipated allotment of $65,000, for fiscal year 1951, a total of $81,245.32, will be applied as needed during the fiscal year 1951 to payment of expenses to be incurred under this heading. The additional sum of $127,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1952, of which $52,000 will be applied to examinations and surveys and $75,000 to con- tingencies. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: A ppropriated .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . C ost . .. - - - - .-- .- .-- -.- .- - .-- . -- .- - - . - .- - - . . . . . . E xpenditures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maintenance: Appropriated... $74, 200.00 $138, 637. 29 $148,349.87 $210, 550.00 $159, 690. 00 $1, 570, 430. 96 Cost--------...-.---. 75,020.97 182, 645.02 117, 434.58 225, 434.53 167, 916.16 11,548,101.71) Expenditures - - -_ 75, 020.97 182, 645.02 117, 434. 58 225, 434. 53 161, 420.16 11,541, 605. 70 1In addition, $4, 862. 50 expended from contributed funds for beach erosion studies. 35. INACTIVE NAVIGATION PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditui es Estimated full report to June 30, 1950 amount Name of project see annual - required to report complete for- New work Maintenance , 1. York River, Va.1............. 1141 $18( 904. 10 $173, 354. 65 $128, COO 2. Portsmouth Harbor, Va., Channel to Nanse- 1147 1601,563. 0 66,162.32 (2) mond Ordnance Depot.' 3. Channel from Phoebus, Va., to Deep Water 1944 311,500. (0 11,750.00 (2) in Hampton Roads.' 1 Channels adequate for commerce. 2 Completed. SIn addition, $1,199.57 expended from contributed funds. 36. PLANT ALLOTMENT, NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated -...-- Cost. Expenditures... Maintenance: Appropriated.... -313, 854. 15 -$150, 000. 00 $157, 849. 58 Cost.... . .. Expenditures _.. 308,175.33I- -69, 840. 25 -74, 095.96 -------------- $129, 592.21 -------------- -$221, 229.60 -240, 579.84 594 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions Date trans- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document Recom- Congress No. mendation Aberdeen Creek, Gloucester River and Harbor Act, County, Va. July 24, 1946. Albemarle Sound and Pasquo- River and Harbor Act, tank River, side channel 12 feet Mar. 2, 1945. deep to Elizabeth City from Norfolk Va., to Beaufort, N. C., Inland Waterway. Back Bay, Va., with a view to Senate Public Works relieving inundation and im- Committee resolution, proving drainage conditions in June 9, 1948. those portions of Princess Anne County. Back River, York County, Va., River and Harbor Act, and channel connecting Back June 30, 1918. River with Front Cove. Back River to Wallace Creek, Senate Public Works Elizabeth City County, Va., Committee resolution, Va., channel July 15, 1947. Beaufort, N. C., to Norfolk, Va., River and Harbor Act, Inland Waterway, side channel Mar. 2, 1945. 12 feet deep to Elizabeth City, N. C., via Pasquotank River and Albemarle Sound. Beaufort Inlet, N. C., to Norfolk, River and Harbor Com- -------------- Va., Inland Waterway. mittee resolution, Oct. 30, 1945. Bennetts Creek, York County, River and Harbor Act, -------------- Va. June 30, 1948. Browns Bay, Gloucester County, River and Harbor Act, -------------- Va., and channel connecting Mar. 2, 1945. with Mobjack Bay. Chuckatuck Creek, Nansemond -- do...--------------- -------------- and Isle of Wight Counties, Va. Davis Creek, Mathews County, - do....-------------- Aug. 9, 1949 H-309, 81st Favorable. Va. Cong., 1st Elizabeth City, N. C., side chan- nel 12 feet deep to Elizabeth -do--------------- -------------- seSS. City from Norfolk, Va. to Beaufort, N. C., Inland Water- way. Elizabeth River, Eastern Branch Senate Public Works -------------- Norfolk Harbor, Va. Committee resolution, June 10, 1947. Elizabeth River, Southern Senate Public Works Branch Norfolk Harbor, Va., Committee resolution, including Norfolk Creek. Mar. 4, 1947. Finneys Creek, Accomack Coun- River and Harbor Act, -------------- ty, Va., and channel connecting Mar. 2, 1945. said creek with Wachapreague Inlet and the Atlantic Ocean. Front Cove to Back River, Va., River and Harbor Act, -------------- -------------- channel connecting. June 30, 1948. Hampton Creek, Va.----------. House Public Works -------------- -------------- Committee resolution, Apr. 5,1949. Hopewell, Va., at or near with a River and Harbor Act, ------------ -------------- view to construction of a harbor July 24, 1946. for light draft vessels. James River, Va................ House Public Works -------------- -------------- Committee resolution, Apr. 5, 1949. Lafayette River, Va........... River and Harbor Com- -------------- -------------- Smittee resolution, Mar. 2, 1939. Little Creek, Princess Anne River and Harbor Act, -------------- -------------- County, Va. Mar. 2, 1945. Lynnhaven Inlet and Bay and -- do.... -------------- -------------- connecting waters, Va., with a view to preparing a plan of im- provement and estimate of cost, particularly to prevent shoal- ing, in the interest of shellfish production and navigation. Mobjack Bay, and channel con- do ............... --... necting, Browns Bay, Glou- cester County, Va. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 595 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document Recom- Congress No. mendation Nansemond River, Va., improve- River and Harbor Com- ment and maintenance of chan- mittee resolution, July nel through Bennett Creek. 20, 1946. Newport News, Va., Salters River and Harbor Act Creek. July 24, 1946. Norfolk Harbor, Va. Senate Public Works Committee resolution, June 17, 1949. Norfolk Harbor, Va. including Senate Public Works Norfolk Creek, Southern Committee resolution, Branch of Elizabeth River. Mar. 4, 1947. Norfolk Harbor, Va. Eastern Senate Public Works Branch of Elizabeth River. Committee resolution, June 10, 1947. Norfolk Harbor and Thimble Senate Public Works Shoal Channel, with a view to Committee resolution, increasing project dimensions of Oct. 14, 1949. main channels serving the Port of Norfolk. Norfolk, Va., to Beaufort, N. C., River and Harbor Act Inland Waterway, side channel Mar. 2, 1945. 12 feet deep to Elizabeth City, N. C., via Pasquotank River and Albemarle Sound. Norfolk, Va., to Beaufort Inlet, River and Harbor com- N. C., Inland Waterway. mittee resolution, Oct. 30, 1945. Norfolk,.. Va., to Beaufort Inlet, Senate Public Works Inland Waterway with view to Committee resolution, relieving -inundation-and im- June 9, 1948. proving drainage of farm lands in Princess Anne County along Back Bay and North Landing River, Va., and tributaries. North Landing River, Va., and -do .--------------- tributaries, with a view to relieving inundation and im- proving drainage conditions in those portions of Princess Anne County. Oyster Va., to Atlantic Ocean, Senate Public Works channel. Committee resolution, Nov. 8, 1948. Pasquotank River and Albemarle River and Harbor Act, Sound, side channel 12 feet deep Mar. 2, 1945. to Elizabeth City from Norfolk, Va., to Beaufort, N. C., Inland Waterway. Pasquotank River, N. C., Water- River and Harbor Com- way from Norfolk, Va., to the mittee resolution, Jan. sounds of N. C. 27, 1937. Port of Norfolk, project dimen- Senate Public Works sions of main channels serving Committee resolution, the. Oct. 14, 1949. Queens Creek, York County, House Public Works Va., with a view to determin- Committee resolution, ing if improvement in interest June 17, 1948. of navigation is advisable at this time. Salters Creek, Newport News, River and Harbor Act, Va. July 24, 1946. South Norfolk Basin, (Norfolk Senate Public Works Creek), Va. Committee Resolution Mar 4, 1947. Thimble Shoal Channel and Senate Public Works Norfolk Harbor, Va., with a Committee resolution, view to increasing project di- Oct. 14, 1949. mensions of main channels serving the Port of Norfolk, Va. Virginia Beach, Va., Beach River and Harbor Act, erosion study. July 3, 1930; Act of Congress, July 31, 1945. Wallace Creek, Elizabeth City Serate Public Works County, Va., channel from Committee resolution, Back River to Public Landing. July 15, 1947. 596 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document Reccm- Congress No. mendation Willoughby Channel, Va....... Senate Public Works Committee resolution, Mar. 12, 1949. Winter Harbor, Va.--_----. River and Harbor Com- Aug. 11, H-319, 81st Favorable. mittee resolution, Mar. 1949 Cong. 1st 5, 1946. sess. 37. ROANOKE RIVER BASIN, VA. AND N. C. Location.-The works covered by this project consist of a series of dams and reservoirs in the Roanoke River and its tributaries in Virginia and North Carolina, within a radius of 100 miles from Danville, Va. Existing project.-The Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944, approved the general plan for the comprehensive devel- opment of the Roanoke River Basin for flood control and other purposes as set forth in House Document 650, Seventy-eighth Congress, second session, and authorized the construction of the Buggs Island Reservoir on the Roanoke River in Virginia and North Carolina, and the Philpott Reservoir on the Smith River in Virginia as the initial step of this development. Following is a list of the dams and reservoirs included in the comprehensive plan. The estimates of cost as given were revised in 1950. Dams and reservoirs Estimated cost Distance Reservoir Power de- Name Nearest city above Height of dam and type capacity velopment mouth 1 (acre-feet) (kilowatts) Con- Land and 2 Total 3 (miles) struction damages Buggs Island,4 - Va. - - - N. -and - C.4- Boydton, Va..... 178. 7 144 feet, concrete gravity and earth fill 2,808,000 204,000 $66, 200,000 $22, 640,000 $88,840, 000 Philpott, Va. Bassett, Va... 336. 2 220 feet, concrete gravity 5. __ _ _ 249, 800 14,000 12, 330, 000 790,000 13,120,000 Gaston, Va. and N. C .. Roanoke Rapids,N.C. 144.9 108 feet, concrete gravity and earth fill 432, 000 54,000 21,400,000 2,800,000 24, 200, 000 Roanoke Rapids, N. C.6 do . 137. 0 75 feet, concrete gravity. - - - - 59, 300 83, 700 25, 700,000 600,000 26, 300, 000 O Smith Mountain, Va. - Altavista, Va..... 314. 2 244 feet, concrete gravity.- 825, 000 41,000 22, 500, 000 3, 500, 000 26, 000, 000 O Leesville, Va.........-do .293. 7 95 feet, concrete gravity and earth fill 76, 900 20, 000 7, 300, 000 800, 000 8, 100, 000 Taber, Va. ._------------- do.... - 275.0 54 feet, concrete gravity ...... 34, 000 12, 000 6,300, 000 1,400, 000 7, 700, 000 C Melrose, Va.---------Brookneal, Va..... 262.9 110 feet, concrete gravity and earth fill 120,000 43,000 14,100, 000 4, 800,000 (7)18, 900, 000 Randolph, Va.--------------Chase City, Va.... 227. 8 147 feet, concrete gravity and earth fill 305,000 48,000 17, 600, 000 3,800, 000 21, 400, 000 Stuart, Va. and N. C. -. Spray, N. C. -- - 297. 2 138 feet, earth fill_ -_ 163, 000 15, 000 7, 200, 000 900, 000 8,100, 000 Schoolfield, Va. and N. C. Danville, Va.... 265.9 126 feet, concrete gravity and earth fill 248,000 80,000 19, 200, 000 7,050,000 26, 250, 000 C) z0 a Mouth of Roanoke River at Albermarle Sound. SAuthorizing legislation provided for earth dam; concrete gravity dam now under 2 Includes highway, railroad, and utilities relocation. construction. r 3 Exclusive of transmission lines. 6 Based on modified plan developed in fiscal year 1949. SDetails of these project items are given in individual reports. 7 Includes cost of earth dam on Whipping Creek, diversion conduit, power canal, powerhouse, etc. CO C-. 598 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. Buggs Island and Philpott Reservoirs are the only projects in the comprehensive plan that have been authorized for construc- tion in accordance with the above authorization, and individual reports on the two reservoirs are given in the following pages. All operations previously reported under the heading "Roanoke River Basin, Va. and N. C.," for those two projects are now con- tained in the individual reports, and previous costs and expendi- tures have also been transferred to those reports. 38. BUGGS ISLAND RESERVOIR, ROANOKE RIVER BASIN, VA. AND N. C. Location.-The site for the proposed Buggs Island Dam is on the Roanoke River, about 178.7 river miles above the mouth. It is in Mecklenburg County, Va., 20.3 miles downstream from Clarks- ville, Va., 18 miles upstream from the Virginia-North Carolina State line, and 80 miles southwest of Richmond, Va. At the ele- vation of the top of gates, the reservoir will extend upstream on the Roanoke River 56 miles and on the Dan River 34 miles. Existing project.-This project provides for the construction of a concrete gravity dam with wing and saddle dikes on the right and left banks, with a total length of approximately 22,285 feet. The main dam will consist of a nonoverflow concrete section on the right bank 629 feet long, a concrete spillway section 1,092 feet long, a concrete power intake section 614 feet long, and a con- crete nonoverflow section on the left bank 450 feet long. The right bank earth wing and saddle dikes will total 9,050 feet in length and the left bank wing and saddle dikes will total 10,450 feet in length. The maximum height of the concrete section will be 144 feet above bed rock and the earth-fill dikes will vary in height to a maximum of 45 feet. At the elevation of the top of gates, the dam will provide a total storage capacity of 2,808,000 acre-feet of which 1,278,000 acre-feet will be flood storage; 1,044,000 acre- feet, power draw-down; and 486,000 acre-feet in dead storage below the surface of the minimum power pool. The reservoir will be operated as a unit of a coordinated system of reservoirs in the Roanoke River Basin for the control of floods, the generation of hydroelectric power, the regulation of low-water flow for the abatement of pollution, and for other purposes. The power in- stallation will be 204,000 kilowatts. The estimate of cost, revised in 1950, is $66,200,000 for con- struction and $22,640,000 for lands and damages, including the relocation of highways, railroads, and utilities, a total of $88,- 840,000 for new work. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944, which approved the general plan for the comprehensive development of the Roanoke River Basin for flood control and other purposes as set forth in House Docu- ment 650, Seventy-eighth Congress, second session. The latest published map is printed in the project document. Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. FLOOD CONTROL--NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 599 Operations and results during fiscal year.-Operations by hired labor consisted of preparation of contract plans and specifications for the construction of the project and land acquisition activities. The acceptance of options and filing of condemnation proceedings on 30,160 acres of land were accomplished. Reports were com- pleted on Virginia primary highways, and the facilities of the Southern Railway, the Atlantic & Danville Railway, and the Mecklenburg & Richmond Railroad, to be relocated or abandoned. Operations, by contract, were continued to completion for fur- nishing plate steel penstocks, trashracks, intake gates and appur- tenances, and tainter gate trunnion anchorages. Contracts were continued on the construction of the concrete dam and powerhouse substructfire and for furnishing aggregate, cement, turbines, governors, generators, transformers, tainter gates and operating machinery, freight elevator, and powerhouse crane. Contracts were initiated in the fiscal year for construction of the power- house and switchyard, for the relocation of the Southern Railway across the Roanoke River, for clearing over 28,000 acres of the reservoir area, and for furnishing station service generators, oil circuit breakers, generator main leads and cubicles, and main con- trol switchboards. The cost was $16,182,125.78 for new work. The expenditures were $14,293,125.29. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction of the project was initiated in February 1946, and the project as a whole is 36 percent complete. Preliminary work is about 75 percent complete. Land acquisition work accomplished consists of preparation of appraisal reports on 80,000 acres; title certificates obtained on 1,200 tracts; negotiations and settlement with Roanoke River Power Co. of its entire holdings in the reservoir area; prepara- tion of outleasing plan for reservoir lands acquired to date; pre- paration. of two relocation plans for cemeteries; perpetual ease- ments obtained on 67 acres for the access railroad; leasehold in- terests obtained in 56 acres for the access highway on the left bank; and options and fee title obtained on 73,620 acres or 64 percent of the lands to be acquired. The following major contract items have been completed: Gov- ernment construction camp, access highway on the left bank, ac- cess railroad, first stage cofferdam and foundation excavation therein, draft tube gates, sluice gates, plate steel penstocks, trash- racks, intake gates and appurtenances, and tainter gate trunnion anchorages. The contract for the construction of the dam and powerhouse substructure is approximately 68 percent complete. Other items of work under contract include construction of the powerhouse and switchyard, one major railroad relocation, clear- ing portions of the reservoir area, and furnishing most of the equipment for the dam and powerhouse. The total costs under the project have been $29,487,852.57 for new work. The expenditures have been $26,403,969.14. :Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance on June 30, 1950, $8,496,030.86, plus an anticipated allotment of $25,500,000 600 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 for the fiscal year 1951, a total of $33,996,030.86, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950 ........................... $3,083,883.43 New work: Contract: Dam and powerhouse substructure.. $8,100,000.00 Powerhouse and switchyard ........ 2,100,000.00 Equipment for dam ................ 600,000.00 Equipment for powerhouse and switchyard ...................... 3,900,000.00 Alterations and relocations..........7,700,000.00 Reservoir clearing ................. 3,000,000.00 Island Creek dam and pumping sta- tion ........................... 1,000,000.00 Earth dikes ..................... . 900,000.00 Hired labor: Preparation of plans and specifica- tions ........................... 612,147.43 Land acquisition .................. 3,000,00000 30,912,147.43 Total for all work............................ 33,996,030.86 The additional sum of $17,000,000 can be profitably expended for the following schedule of work during the fiscal year 1952: New work: Contract: Dam and powerhouse substructure................... $800,000 Powerhouse and switchyard.......................... 2,900,000 Equipment for dam ................................ 600,000 Equipment for powerhouse and switchyard ............ 4,325,000 Alterations and relocations.......................... 4,300,000 Reservoir clearing ................................ 1,400,000 Island Creek dam and pumping station.............. 700,000 E arth dikes .................. .................... 700,000 Hired labor: Preparation of plans and specifications .............. 400,000 Land acquisition .................................. 800,000 Reservoir management ............................. 75,000 Total ......................................... 17,000,000 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 to1946 prior New work: Appropriated.... 3, 700, 000. 00 $ 100, 000. 00 $4, 800, 000. 00 $10, 200, 000. 00 $15, 800, 000. 00 $34, 900, 000.00 Cost..-.----------. 623, 754. 55 2,107, 063. 01 2, 622, 876. 59 7, 945, 337. 98 16, 182, 125. 78 29, 487, 852. 57 Expenditures... . 529, 380.04 1,984, 934. 31 2, 778, 866. 51 6, 817,191.36 14, 293,125.29 26, 403, 969.14 Maintenance: Appropriated ... C ost. .. .-- Expenditures... -- .-- - .- .-- .-- .-- - -.- .-- -.- - . ---------------------------------------------------------------- - .- - - - , .. . . Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950................... $495.90 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951...... 25,500,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ...... 25,500,495.90 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.................. 28,440,000.00 FLOOD CONTROL-NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 601 39. PHILPOTT RESERVOIR, ROANOKE RIVER BASIN, VA. Location.-The site for the proposed Philpott Dam is on Smith River, Va., 44.3 miles above its junction with the Dan River near Leaksville, N. C., and 35 miles upstream from the Virginia-North Carolina State line. It is in Franklin and Henry Counties, 34 air miles south of Roanoke, Va. At spillway crest elevation, the reser- voir will extend upstream about 16 miles. Existing project.-This project provides for the construction of a concrete gravity dam 892 feet long with a maximum height of 220 feet. The dam will consist of a nonoverflow concrete section on the right bank 280 feet long, a concrete power intake section 92 feet long, an ungated spillway section 120 feet long, and a concrete nonoverflow section on the left bank 400 feet long. The power- house, located at the toe of the dam, will have a total installation of 14,000 kilowatts. At the elevation of the maximum flood control pool, the reser- voir will have storage capacity of 249,800 acre-feet, of which 82,400 acre-feet will be reserved for the control of floods, 111,100 acre-feet for the development of hydroelectric power, and 56,300 acre-feet will be dead storage. The reservoir will be operated as a unit of a coordinated reservoir system for the control of floods in the Roanoke River Basin, the generation of hydroelectric pow- er, the regulations of low-water flow for the abatement of pollu- tion, and for other purposes. The estimate of Federal cost, revised in 1950, is $12,330,000 for construction and $790,000 for lands and damages, including high- way, railroad, and utilities relocation, a total of $13,120,000 for new work. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944, which approved the general plan for the comprehensive development of the Roanoke River Basin for flood control and other purposes as set forth in House Document 650, Seventy-eighth Congress, second session. The latest pub- lished map is printed in the project document. Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Operations by hired labor consisted of preparation of contract plans and specifications for the construction of the project and land acquisition activities. The acceptance of options and filing of condemnation proceedings on 4,500 acres of land, and the preparation of the relocation plan for all cemeteries were accomplished. Operations, by contract, were completed for construction of the temporary Government facilities and extensions to the access highway, and for furnishing sluice gates. Contracts were con- tinued for construction of the concrete dam and for furnishing plate steel penstocks, turbines and governors. Contracts were initiated in the fiscal year for furnishing generators, intake gates and appurtenances and a 36-inch butterfly valve. The cost was $3,135,141.99 for new work. The expenditures were $2,442,627.85. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction of the project 602 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 was initiated in March 1948, and the project as a whole is 32 percent complete. Preliminary work is about 60 percent complete. Land acquisition work accomplished consists of preparation of appraisal reports on 9,339 acres; title certificates obtained on 203 tracts; options obtained on 9 easements totalling 7 acres for the access highway; and options and fee title obtained on 9,264 acres or 96 percent of the lands to be acquired. Major contract items completed include the access highway, excavation (or the foundation of the dam, temporary Government facilities, and sluice gates. The contract for the construction of the concrete dam was approximately 30 percent complete. Other items of work under contract include furnishing plate steel pen- stocks, turbines, governors, generators, intake gates and appur- tenances, and 36-inch butterfly valve. The total costs under the project have been $4,241,602.54 for new work. The expenditures have been $3,486,004.03. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance on June 30, 1950, $1,613,995.97, plus an anticipated allotment of $5,000,000 for fiscal year 1951, a total of $6,613,995.97, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950.......................... $755,598.51 New work: Contracts: Dam and appurtenances............... $4,600,000.00 Equipment for dam................... 50,000.00 Equipment for powerhouse and switch- yard .............................. 650,000.00 Alterations and relocations............ 100,000.00 Reservoir clearing ................. . 150,000.00 Hired labor: Preparation of plans and specifications 278,397.46 Land acquisition ..................... . 30,000.00 5,858,397.46 Total for all work.............................. 6,613,995.97 The additional sum of $2,940,000 can be profitably expended for the following schedule of work during the fiscal year 1952: New work: Contract: Dam and appurtenances ............................ $1,250,000 Powerhouse and switchyard .......................... 900,000 Equipment for powerhouse and switchyard........... 250,000 Alterations and relocations......................... 200,000 Reservoir clearing ............................... 150,000 Hired labor: Preparation of plans and specifications. . .............. 170,000 Reservoir management ............................ 20,000 Total .......................................... 2,940,000 FLOOD CONTROL-NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 603 : .Cost and financial":summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950 including -..-..- - - -- •.fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated . .$450,000. 00 ........ .$250, $2, 500, 000. 00 000.00$1,900,000.00 $5,100,000.00 Cost-----... ------.... 51,197.78 $124,318.36 260,145.02 670, 799.39 3,135,141.99 4, 241,602.54 Expenditures..... 34, 636. 78 139, 501.68 246, 867. 84 622, 369. 88 2, 442, 627.85 3, 486,004.03 Maintenance: Appropriated ---------------------- - -- - Cost...------------------- Expenditures ---------------- ------ ---- _---- ----------- ---------. ----... Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950........... . . ...... . $158.15 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951..... .. 5,000,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951..... ...5,000,158.15 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................... 3,020,000.00 40. GATHRIGHT RESERVOIR AND FALLING SPRING REREGULATING DAM, JAMES RIVER BASIN, VA. Location.-The sites of the proposed Gathright and Falling Spring Dams are on the Jackson River, a tributary of the James River, at miles 43.4 and 35.1, respectively. The Gathright dam site is located in the reach of the Jackson River known as the Gorge, about 19 miles upstream from Covington, Va. The Falling Spring dam site is located about 11 miles upstream from Coving- ton and 1 mile south of the community of Falling Spring, Va. Both dam sites are in Alleghany County. At the elevation of the top of gates, Gathright Reservoir will extend upstream about 15 miles. (See Falling Spring and Mountain Grove, Va.-W. Va., quadrangles of the United States Geological Survey.) Existing project.-This project provides for the construction of the Gathright Dam and the Falling Spring Reregulating Dam on the Jackson River. The Gathright Dam will be a rock-fill dam with impervious earth core having a maximum height of 248 feet above stream bed and a crest length of 800 feet with a gated side-channel concrete spillway. At the elevation of the top of gates, the dam will provide a total storage capacity of 417,000 acre-feet, of which 110,000 acre-feet will be flood storage; 264,000 acre-feet, power draw-down; and 43,000 acre-feet, dead storage. The power plant will ;have an installed capacity of 34,000 kilowatts. The variable flew from this power installation will be.reregulated by the Falling Spring Dam, which will be a low, gravity-type, concrete structure, with an earth embankment at the right abutment. The Falling Spring Dam will have a maximum height of 64 feet and a crest length of 850 feet, of which 640 feet will be concrete and 210 feet will be earth fill. The storage at spillway crest elevation wilt be 4,700 acre-feet, of which 4,000 acre-feet will be available for stream-flow regulation. SThe estimate of Federal cost for the project, including both dams and reservoirs, revised in 1950, is $18,800,000 for construc- 604 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 tion and $1,500,000 for lands and damages, including highway, railroad, and utility relocation, a total of $20,300,000 for new work. The project, as set forth in House Document 207, Eightieth Congress, first session, was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946. The latest published map is printed in the project document. Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work on this project has been accomplished. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1951. The sum of $500,000 can be profitably expended for the fiscal year 1952 for preparation of detailed plans, the preparation of construction plans and specifications, and the initiation of con- struction of an access road and the diversion tunnel. 41. 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 26, 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 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 in the amount of $1,000 were allotted in the fiscal year 1950 for the removal of the Stony Point Dam on the Appomattox River approximately 86.6 miles above its mouth. The dam was removed during the fiscal year with Government plant and hired labor at a cost and expenditure of $1,000 for new work. No work is scheduled during fiscal years 1951 and 1952 as the work is completed. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated .... . ..... .... ..--------.------------..--------------. .--------------$1,000.00 $1,000.00 Cost... -------------------- ---------------------------- ,000.00 1,000.00 Expenditures... ------------------------------------------------- 1000. 00 1,000.00 Maintenance: Appropriated.... ------------------------ ---------------------- -------------- Cost. ------------ ----- ------------------------------------------------- Expenditures... ------------------------ ---------------------- -------------- FLOOD CONTROL-NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 605 42. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS AND CONTINGENCIES FOR FLOOD CONTROL, GENERAL The cost of the work during the fiscal year was $29,224.73. The expenditure was $27,856.08. The unexpended balance on June 30, 1950, $13,515.54, plus an allotment of $15,000 for fiscal year 1951, a total of $28,515.54, will be applied during the fiscal year 1951 to accounts payable in the amount of $1,450.52 and to the payment of expenses to be incurred under this heading. The additional sum of $58,000 can be profitably expended on this work during the fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated.... ................... .................................. ..-----............-------- Cost-..........................................................---------.............. -- ---.... Expenditures---..-........------------.-----............ _--------........................................-------------- Maintenance: Appropriated.... _ $15,000.00 -$7, 300.00 $20, 000.00 $25,000.00 $41,000.00 $1,140, 350.00 Cost...---.._ -- 30, 098. 60 14, 832. 63 19, 926.06 24, 896. 70 29, 224.73 1, 128, 284.98 Expenditures --.... 32, 383.31 13, 831.19 21,039. 58 25, 006.80 27, 856.08 1, 126,834. 40 939127-41-VoL 1-- 606 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19 5 0 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood control acts and committee resolutions Date trans- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document Recom- Congress No. mendation Back Bay, Va., with a view to Senate Public Works relieving inundation and im- Committee resolution, proving drainage conditions in June 9, 1948. those portions of Princess Anne County. Chowan River and tributaries, Flood Control Act, June .... Va. and N. C. 30, 1948. Gathriht Reservoir and Falling -.. do-......----.......__ Sept. 23, (1) Favorable. Spring reregulating dam on 1949 Jackson River, James River Basin, Va. (Review of the project, authorized by Flood Control Act of 1946) Goose Creek, Va., review of Commerce Committee Jan. 16, ..........___I Unfavorable report on Roanoke River and resolution, Mar. 9, 1950. tributaries. 1946. James River, Va., review of Gath- Flood Control Act, June, Sept. 23, (1) Favorable. right Reservoir and Falling 30, 1948. 1949. Spring reregulating dam on Jackson River, Va., authorized by Flood Control Act of 1946. James River and tributaries, Senate Public Works Lynchburg, Va., and vicinity. Committee resolution, Sept. 16, 1948. Lynchburg, Va., and vicinity, -- do...... . . . . . . . review of James River and tributaries. M attaponi River, Va..... ..... Flood Control Act, May 17, 1950. Norfolk, Va., to Beaufort Inlet, Senate Public Works Inland Waterway, with a view Committee resolution, to relieving inundation and June 9, 1948. improving drainage of farm lands in Princess Anne County along Back Bay and North Landing River, Va., and tribu- taries. North Landing River, Va., and Senate Public Works tributaries, with a view to Committee resolution, relieving inundation and im- June 9, 1948. proving drainage conditions in those portions of Princess Anne County. Roanoke River and tributaries, Commerce Committee Jan. 16, ... I Unfavor ble Goose Creek, Va. resolution, Mar. 9, 1950. 1946. Roanoke River and tributaries, Senate Public Works South Boston, Va., and vicini- Committee resolution, ty. Jan. 20, 1948. Roanoke River, Va. and N. C., House Public Works with a view to determining Committee resolution, advisability of constructing Sept. 29, 1949. Smith Mountain Dam and hydroelectric power project as next step in comprehensive plan. South Boston, Va., and vicinity, Senate Public Works review of report on Roanoke Committee resolution River and tributaries. Jan. 20, 1948. 1Letter type report not to be printed. IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT This dictrict comprises central and eastern North Carolina em- braced in the drainage basins tributary to the Atlantic Ocean from the southern boundary of Virginia to Shallotte River, inclusive, with the exception of the Roanoke River Basin above Weldon, N. C.; the Meherrin River Basin above Murfreesboro, N. C.; and the Chowan River Basin above the confluence of the Nottaway and Blackwater Rivers. It includes the portions of the Intracoastal Waterway from the northern boundary of North Carolina to Little River, S. C., and the portion of the waterways from Norfolk, Va., to the sounds of North Carolina, south of the north shore of Albemarle Sound. District Engineer: Col. Heston R. Cole, Corps of Engineers, to June 15, 1950; Col. R. C. Brown, Corps of Engineers, since that date. Division Engineer of the South Atlantic Division, Atlanta, Ga., comprising the Wilmington, N. C., Charleston, S. C., Savannah, Ga., Jacksonville, Fla., Mobile, Ala., and Panama districts: Col. Mason J. Young, Corps of Engineers, to July 13, 1949; Col. Bernard L. Robinson, Corps of Engineers, since that date. IMPROVEMENTS Navigation Navigation-Continued Page Page 1. Intracoastal Waterway be- 19. Silver Lake Harbor, N. C. 634 tween Norfolk, Va., and 20. Neuse River, N. C ...... 635 the St. Johns River, 21. Smiths Creek (Pamlico Fla. (Wilmington Dis- County), N. C ........ 637 trict) ................. 608 22. Channel connecting Thor- 2. Meherrin River, N. C.... 613 oughfare Bay with Cedar 3. Chowan River, N. C...... 615 Bay, N. C. ............ 638 4. Edenton Harbor, N. C..... 615 23. Drum Inlet, N. C......... 639 5. Pembroke Creek, N. C.... 616 24. Waterway connecting Pam- 6. Cashie River, N. C........ 617 lico Sound and Beaufort 7. Roanoke River, N. C...... 618 Harbor, N. C........... 640 8. Scuppernong River, N. C.. 620 25. Morehead City Harbor, 9. Manteo (Shallowbag) Bay, N. C. ................. 642 N. C. ................ 621 26. Beaufort Harbor, N. C.... 645 10. Stumpy Point Bay, N. C... 623 27. Channel from Back Sound 11. Channel from Pamlico to Lookout Bight, N. C. 647 Sound to Rodanthe, N. C. 624 28. Cape Fear River, N. C., 12. Belhaven Harbor, N. C.... 625 above Wilmington ...... 648 13. Far Creek, N. C. ........ 626 29. Northeast (Cape Fear) 14. Waterway connecting River, N. C.............. 651 Swan Quarter Bay with 30. Smiths Creek (Wilming- Deep Bay, N. C......... 627 ton), N. C............ 652 15. Channel from Pamlico 31. Wilmington Harbor, N. C. 653 Sound to Avon, N. C.... 629 32. Lockwoods Folly River, 16. Pamlico and Tar Rivers, N. C.................. 656 N.C ................. 630 33. Shallotte River, N. C..... 657 17. Rollinson Channel, N. C... 632 18. Bay River, N, C........ 633 607 608 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Navigation--Continued Flood control Page Page 34. Snagging and clearing un- 38. Goldsboro, Neuse River, der authority of section N. C................... 664 3 of the River and Har- 39. Pasquotank River, N.C... 665 bor Act approved March 40. Snagging and clearing un- 2, 1945 ............... .658 der authority of section 35. Examinations, surveys, and 2 of the Flood Control contingencies .......... 659 Act approved Aug. 28, 36. Inactive navigation proj- 1937, as amended....... .666 ects .................. 660 41. Preliminary examinations, 37. Plant Allotment ......... .660 surveys, and contingen- cies for flood control ... 666 42. Inactive flood-control proj- ects .................. 667 1. INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY BETWEEN NORFOLK, VA., AND THE ST. JOHNS RIVER, FLA. (WILMINGTON DISTRICT) Location.-This waterway is a sea-level route through coastal sounds and marine marshes, approximately paralleling the At- lantic coast between Norfolk, Va., and St. Johns River, Fla. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 830 to 842, inclusive.) The section within the Wilmington district begins at the Vir- ginia-North Carolina State line and extends generally southerly to Beaufort, thence southwestward to Cape Fear River, and thence westward to Little River, S. C., 308 statute miles. Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of July 4, 1836; March 3, 1837; July 7, 1838; June 18, 1878; March 3, 1879; June 14, 1880; March 3, 1881; August 2, 1882; August 5, 1886; September 19, 1890; March 3, 1905; June 25, 1910; and August 8, 1917. For further details see page 1803 of Annual Report for 1915; pages 585, 587, and 589 of Annual Report for 1917; page 522 of Annual Report for 1926; page 497 of Annual Report for 1932; and pages 476 and 523 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for a waterway 12 feet deep at mean low water, with bottom widths varying from 90 feet in land cuts to 300 feet in open waters; for the construction, opera- tion, and maintenance of suitable bridges; for a tidal lock in the land cut near the Cape Fear River; for a channel 12 feet deep at mean low water and 90 feet wide on the bottom in New River between the Inland Waterway and the Atlantic Coast Line Rail- road bridge at Jacksonville, N. C., 21 miles, and a basin at Jack- sonville of the same depth and varying in width; for a side chan- nel 12 feet deep and 90 feet wide to a turning basin of the same depth, 200 feet wide and 350 feet long, opposite the principal wharves at Swansboro; for an entrance channel 6 feet deep and 90 feet wide at New River Inlet, with connecting channel of same dimensions to the Intracoastal Waterway near the mouth of New River; for six mooring basins at various locations along the waterway; for a channel 14 feet deep and 400 feet wide across the ocean bar at Masonboro Inlet, thence 12 feet deep and 90 feet wide to the channel of the Inland Waterway at Wrightsville by way of Banks and Motte Channels; a turning basin 15 feet deep having a maximum width of 300 feet and length of 700 feet on RIVERS AND HARBORS-WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT 609 the east side of Banks Channel near Masonboro Inlet, with three 15-pile dolphins therein; for a jetty on each side of Masonboro Inlet extending to the 14-foot depth in the ocean; for a yacht basin 230 feet wide, 450 feet long, and 12 feet deep near the town of Southport, connected with the waterway by a suitable channel of the same depth; and for salt-water-intrusion preventive mea- sures in the vicinity of Fairfield, N. C., as follows: Construction of a pumping plant and a dam, with control gates and appurtenant works on Fairfield Canal near the Inland Waterway; restoration and enlargement where necessary of Boundary Canal from the vicinity of Swindell Canal to the vicinity of Baum Canal, together with appurtenant works necessary to cut off inflow from other areas; and construction of dams with 30-inch automatic floodgates across Swindell, Florida, Burris, and Baum Canals near Matta- muskeet Lake. That portion of the waterway north of the mouth of Neuse River is nontidal; variation in the water surface, due to winds, seldom exceeds 2 feet above or below mean stage. In the section between Beaufort and Cape Fear River the tidal range varies from 31/2 feet at the inlets to 1 foot at points between. The tidal range for New River varies from 3/2 feet at New River Inlet to 1 foot at the head of the marshes, and nothing at Tar Landing, 31 miles above. The mean range of tide in the section from Cape Fear River, N. C., to Little River, S. C., varies between 4.7 feet in Cape Fear River, 4 feet at intermediate inlets, and 2 feet at points midway between inlets. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $10,- 148,200, exclusive of jetties at Masonboro Inlet, and $11,738,200.55 including the jetties. The latest (1950 approved estimate for an- nual cost of maintenance is $447,100 which includes $90,000 for operating and care of five highway bridges. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: 610 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 _ Acts Work authorized Documents I July 25, 1912 Original route of the Norfolk-Beaufort Inlet section_ H. Doe. 391, 62d Cong., 2d sess. Do---....--Purchase of canal _. . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . H. Doc. 589, 62d Cong., 2d sess. Aug. Change in route; following changes approved by 8, 1917 H. Doc. 1478, 63d Cong., 3d sess., Secretay of War Apr. 14, 1919: and 1H. Doc. 1136, 64th Cong., 1st Albemarle Sound-Pamlico Sound section: sess. Changed from "Alligator River-Rose Bay route" to "Alligator River-Pungo River route." Pamlico Sound-Neuse River section: Changed from "Pamlico Sound-Brant Shoal- Neuse River route" to "Goose Creek-Bay River route." Do........ A 3-foot channel 100 feet wide from Beaufort to H. Doc. 1775, 64th Cong., 2d sess. Swansboro, thence 40 feet wide to Jacksonville. July 18, 1918 Alligator River-Pungo River route (proposed land Approved by Secretary of War, cut connecting the rivers): Changed from a straight May 15, 1919. line to a bent line approaching nearer the town of Fairfield, N. C. Jan. 21, 1927 A 12-foot channel 90 feet wide from Beaufort to Cape H. Doc. 450, 69th Cong., 1st sess. Fear River, N. C. July 3, 1930 A waterway 8 feet deep and 75 feet wide from Cape H. Doc. 41, 71st Cong., 1st sess. Fear River to Winyah Bay. Mar. 4, 19332 Construction of a suitable bridge near Fairfield, N. C. Rivers and Harbors Committee Doe. 5, 72d Cong., 1st sess. June 26, 19342 Operating and care of the works of improvement ------------------------------------ provided for with funds from War Department appropriations for rivers and harbors. Aug. 30, 1935 A 10-foot channel 90 feet wide in New River from the H. Doc. 67, 74th Cong., 1st sess.1 Inland Waterway to Jacksonville. Aug. 26, 1937 Increasing dimensions of waterway to 12 feet deep Rivers and Harbors Committee 2 and 90 feet wide. Doc. 6, 75th Cong., 1st sess. Do....--- A 12-foot side channel 90 feet wide to Swansboro .. Rivers and Harbors Committee 2 Doc. 16, 75th Cong., 1st sess. I June 20, 1938 To provide a yacht basin near Southport, 12 feet H. Doc. 549, 75th Cong., 3d sess. deep, 230 feet wide, and 450 feet long, with connect- ing channel. Do...-... A 6-foot channel 90 feet wide from New River Inlet H. Doc. 691, 75th Cong., 3d sess.' to the Inland Waterway. Mar. 2, 1945 6 mooring basins..... ...- --.. . . . .. H. Doc. 660, 76th Cong., 3d sess.1 Do..... -. An 8-foot channel 90 feet wide from waterway to H. Doc. 346, 77th Cong., 1st sess.l Masonboro Inlet. 1 June 30, 1948 12-foot channel in New River.............. H. Doc. 421, 80th Cong., 1st sess. May 17, 1950 Vicinity of Fairfield, drainage._ H. Doc. 723, 80th Cong., 2d sess.' Do.......- Masonboro Inlet and connecting channels._..- H. Doc. 341, 81st Cong., 1st sess.1 1 Contains latest published maps. SPublic, No. 433, 72d Cong. 8 Permanent appropriations repeal act. Recommended modifications of project.-To provide a side chan- nel to Peltier Creek, west of Morehead City, the Chief of Engi- neers, July 28, 1949, recommended that the project be modified to provide for a channel 12 feet deep, 90 feet wide, and about 1,850 feet long extending from the 12-foot depth curve in the Intracoastal Waterway in Bogue Sound into Peltier Creek, with a basin 12 feet deep, 200 feet wide, and 600 feet long at the inner end, all at an estimated cost of $32,000 for construction, subject to certain conditions of local cooperation (H. Doc. 379, 81st Cong., 1st sess.). Local cooperation.-Complied with, except for the following: a. Channel in New River (H. Doc. 421, 80th Cong., 1st sess.), which requires that local interests give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that they will furnish, free of cost to the United States, all lands, easements, rights-of-way, and suitable areas for disposal of dredged material during construction and for subsequent maintenance, as and when needed; hold and save the United States free from damages due to the construction works and subsequent maintenance, including damages to oyster RIVERS AND HARBORS-WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT 611 beds, and provide adequate terminal facilities at Jacksonville, open to all on equal terms; b. Vicinity of Fairfield (H. Doc. 723, 80th Cong., 2d sess.), which requires that local interests provide, without cost to the United States, all lands, easements, and rights-of-way necessary for construction, maintenance, and operation of the project; hold and save the United States free from damage due to the con- struction works, and from all past damage in the area herein under consideration, which may have been caused by salt-water intrusion as a result of construction of the land cut of the Inland Waterway; obtain and hold rights-of-way to present canals in- volved in the improvement, including the extinguishing of all present claims of rights, title, and interest to any of the canals; construct all necessary bridges and culverts for roads, and con- struct, enlarge, and clean all canals and ditches necessary for the efficient operation of the project; and maintain and operate the works after completion (the Hyde County Board of Commission- ers has expressed its willingness and ability to fulfill the local cooperation requirements) ; c. Masonboro Inlet and connecting channels (H. Doc. 341, 81st Cong., 1st sess.), which requires that responsible local interests give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that they will provide, without cost to the United States, all lands, easements, rights-of-way, and spoil-disposal areas necessary for the construction and subsequent maintenance of the project, when and as required, and hold and save the United States free from damages due to the construction and maintenance of the improve- ments. Terminal facilities.-There are numerous wharves and landings along the present waterway, used mostly for shipping agricultural and timber products and docking commercial and pleasure fishing boats. These wharves are of the open pile and timber type. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. The work consisted of maintenance dredging by contract and with Government plant and hired labor, construction of a ditch by hired labor, construc- tion of bank protection by contract, operation and care of five bridges, miscellaneous surveys, administrative work in connection with leases to private parties, and purchase of spoil-disposal area. Between December 10, 1949, and March 1, 1950, the contract dredges Hampton Roads and Marion removed 184,901 cubic yards from shoals in the through waterway and 72,302 cubic yards from the Yacht Basin at Southport, N. C., at a cost of $103,729.50. Between May 1 and 13, 1950, the United States dredge Josen- hans removed 39,044 cubic yards from two shoals in the through waterway, at a cost of $12,050.08. Between September 5 and 7, 1949, a ditch at Old Brick Land- ing, N. C., was constructed by hired labor, to drain a ponded area at a cost of $165.27. Between August 17 and September 2, 1949, the contractor placed 291 tons of shell rock, 508 tons of riprap stone, and 209 cubic yards of borrow fill along about 1,000 feet of the east bank 612 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 of the waterway in the vicinity of Coinjock Bridge, N. C., to retard erosion, at a cost of $8,636.65. The bridges at Coinjock, Fairfield, Wilkerson Creek, Hobucken, and Core Creek were operated and maintained at a cost of $87,- 572.98 for operation and $14,768.80 for ordinary maintenance and repairs. Miscellaneous surveys cost $19,117.82. Administrative work in connection with leases to private parties cost $1,274.99. Purchase of spoil-disposal areas in Adams Creek-Core Creek land cut section cost $1,784.14. The total costs were $249,100.23 for maintenance. The expen- ditures were $252,178.07. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The entire project is about 81 percent completed. That portion of the project between the Vir- ginia-North Carolina State line and Beaufort, N. C., was com- menced in August 1923 and completed in February 1930; the 12-foot channel between Beaufort and Cape Fear River was com- menced in March 1927 and completed in December 1932; the 12-foot side channel to Swansboro was commenced in December 1938 and completed in January 1939; the 10-foot channel in New River to Jacksonville was commenced in July 1939 and completed in October 1939; the 6-foot channel from New River Inlet to the Waterway was commenced in March 1940 and completed in June 1940; the 12-foot channel from Cape Fear River, N. C., to Little River, S. C., was commenced in February 1939 and completed in June 1940 and the yacht basin at Southport was dredged during September 1940. No work has been done on providing six mooring basins at various locations, a 12-foot channel in New River, dredged channels in Masonboro Inlet and connecting channels, or salt-water-intrusion preventive measures in the vicinity of Fair- field, N. C. At the close of the fiscal year the controlling depths were as follows: Between Virginia State Line and Beaufort, 10 feet; Beaufort to Cape Fear River, 10 feet; side channel to Swans- boro, 12 feet; channel in New River to Jacksonville, N. C., 7.9 feet; channel to New River Inlet, 3.6 feet; and between Cape Fear River, N. C., and Little River, S. C., 10 feet. The total costs under the existing project to June 30, 1950, were $15,639,210.51 ($15,558,928.15 regular funds and $80,282.36 Public Works funds), of which $9,401,800.55 was for new work and $6,237,409.96 for maintenance. The total expenditures were $15,637,925.53, of which $15,557,643.17 was regular funds and $80,282.36 Public Works funds. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $2,777.64, plus an anticipated allotment of $243,962.19, a total of $246,739.83, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950 .......................... $1,284.98 Maintenance: Dredging with United States plant and hired labor, September 18 to Oct. 7, 1950........ $15,000.00 Erection of Waterway guide signs between Vir- ginia State Line and South Carolina State Line with United States plant and hired RIVERS AND HARBORS-WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT 618 labor . ............... ................... 18,000.00 Dredging, by contract, November 1950 to Feb. 15, 1951 ................................. 95,000.00 Miscellaneous surveys and contingencies ...... 26,331.59 ----- 154,331.59 Available for revocation.................................... 6,037.81 Maintenance (operating and care) : Operating Coin- jock, Fairfield, Wilkerson Creek, Hobucken, and Core Creek bridges, and ordinary maintenance and repair of above bridges ................... $85,085.45 85,085.45 Total for all work................................ 246,739.83 The additional sum of $290,000 is needed to be appropriated for the fiscal year 1952 as follows: Maintenance: Snagging and bank trimming, dredging and miscellaneous surveys and contingencies ........ $200,000 Maintenance (operating and care): Operating Coinjock, Fairfield, Wilkerson Creek, Hobucken, and Core Creek bridges, and maintenance and repair of above bridges $90,000 Total for all work................................... 290,000 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated --.... ..--------------------- -------....... --------------..------------ $9,600,507.47 Cost....... ----------...............--------------------------..--------------.......------------- 9,600, 507. 47 Expenditures----........-----------..........---------------------------............--------------.... 9, 600, 507. 47 Maintenance: Appropriated .. $262, 850.00 $59, 391. 26 $444, 000.00 $449, 500.00 $236, 800.00 6, 346, 536. 56 Cost........----------- 290, 756. 09 156, 679. 73 316, 809. 73 636, 085.35 249,100. 23 6, 345, 043.90 Expenditures ....- 377, 964. 48 158, 001.97 236, 461.43 704,146. 56 252,178.07 6, 343, 758.92 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project, without jetties at Masonboro Inlet .................................. $746,400.00 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of project, including jetties at Mason- boro Inlet ........................................ 2,336,400.00 2. MEHERRIN RIVER, N. C. Location.-Rises in Lunenberg County, Va., flows southeasterly about 126 miles, and empties into the. Chowan River, N. C., about 39 miles above Albemarle Sound, N. C. (See U. S. Geological Sur- vey, Winton quadrangle, N. C.) Previous projects. Adopted by River and Harbor Act of Au- gust 2, 1882. For further details, see page 1802 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 483 of Annual Report for 1938. Exiting project.-This provides for a channel 10 feet deep from the mouth to the State highway brige at Murfreesboro, about 614 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 10.5 miles, with a cut-off channel through Devils Elbow, 4 miles above the mouth, 80 feet wide through the cut-off and 100 feet wide elsewhere; and a turning basin of the same depth, 300 feet wide and 500 feet long, at Murfreesboro. The entire stream is nontidal and, except during freshets, its water surface rises and falls as winds raise or lower the water level of Albemarle Sound. Freshets cause variations of water level of from 3 to 4 feet in the navigable portion of the river. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1935, exclusive of amount expended on previous projects, is $46,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate of 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, 1907 Removal of shoals and obstructions to make river H. Doc. 137, 59th Cong., 1st sess. safely navigable for vessels of less than 7-foot draft. Aug. 30, 1935 --------------------- Rivers and Harbors Committee Present project dimensions ..... Doc. 43, 74th Cong., 1st sess. (Contains latest published maps.) Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-There are seven private wharves on Meherrin River, four of which are at Murfreesboro. All are of timber construction with pile foundation and plank decking. The total berthing space at Murfreesboro is about 130 feet. Smith- Douglas Co., fertilizer manufacturers, operates two of the wharves, with large mixing plant, warehouse, office, and storage facilities. The Standard Oil Co. has a wharf about 200 yards downstream from the Smith-Douglas terminal. Storage tanks, with total capacity of 48,000 gallons, are supplied by pipelines from the wharf. The wharfage facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1938. The controlling depth at the end of the fiscal year was 8.5 feet. The total costs and expenditures under the existing project to June 30, 1950, were $43,149.81 for new work and $49,- 591.20 for maintenance, a total of $92,741.01. Proposed operations.-No work is proposed during the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- - -- ------- -- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: ....-- Appropriated---- ------------.------------------------------------------ $47,734.34 Cost --...--- ------------------------------------------------------------- 47,734.34 47, 734.34 Expenditures------..........------------.--------------..--------------.....--------------......... Maintenance: Appropriated---..-------------$395.65 49, 591.20 ...----------...........--------------.......----------- Cost...-------------------- 395.65 --------------------------.. 49,591.20 ..------------. Expenditures................ 49, 591.20 395. 65 ........----------.........--------------..---------- RVERS AND HARBORS-WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT 615 3. CHOWAN RIVER, N. C. Location.-Chowan River is a nontidal, fresh-water stream, formed by the confluence of the Nottaway and Blackwater Rivers (both entirely in Virginia) at the Virginia-North Carolina State line. From the confluence, the Chowan River flows south and southeast 52 miles to empty into the northwestern end of Albe- marle Sound 4 miles west of Edenton, N. C. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 12 feet deep and 80 feet wide from the mouth to the confluence of the Notta- way and Blackwater Rivers, Va., including a cut-off channel of like dimensions through a sharp bend near Riddicksville, N. C. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $30,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $3,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945 (H. Doc. 101, 76th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in that document. Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with. Terminal facilities.--None. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been done on the existing project. A depth of 11 feet is available from the mouth to the head of the project at the confluence of the Nottaway and Blackwater Rivers, 52' miles above. Proposed operations.-No work is proposed during the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. 4. EDENTON HARBOR, N. C. Location.-This harbor is on the northerly side of Albemarle Sound near its westerly end, in front of the city of Edenton. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1228.) Existing proj]ect.-This provides for a channel 12 feet deep at mean low water over a bottom width of 150 feet between the 12- foot contour in Edenton Bay and the foot of Broad Street, Eden- ton, about 4,000 feet, and channels of the same cross section, leading from the main channel, along the waterfront to the east and west for about 900 and 1,600 feet, respectively. Under ordi- nary conditions the fluctuation of the water surface is about 1 foot, respectively, above or below mean low water, but under extreme conditions the wter may rise as much as 4 or 5 feet above mean low water. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1930, is $80,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $500. The project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: 616 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Acts Work authorized Documents June 18, 1878 Original channel improvement and turning basin Annual Report, 1879, p. 696. at Edenton. July 5, 1884 Extension of original project and modification of Annual Report, 1884, pp. 1071-1074. the turning basin. July 3, 1930 Present project dimensions ......... __ ..... .... H. Doc. 772, 69th Cong., 2d sess. (Contains latest published map.) Local cooperation.-None required. Terminal facilities.-The municipal or public wharves are on the improved portion of the harbor and are connected with all the highways entering the town by hard-surface city streets. The Norfolk Southern Railroad has excellent wharf and freight terminals on the harbor to which its tracks extend, and where there are adequate facilities for the transfer of freight between boats and cars. The Eastern Cotton Oil Co. and several other concerns have wharves on the water front. All the wharves of the port are of open-pile or solid-fill bulkhead construction. The public wharves are open to public use free of charge, and all the other above-mentioned wharves are open to public use at a nomi- nal charge. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1931. At the close of the fiscal year, the controlling mean- low-water depth was 8 feet. Navigation is practicable throughout the year. The total costs and expenditures under the existing project to June 30, 1950, were $76,720.84, of which $73,750 was for new work, and $2,970.84 was for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No work is proposed during the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- - --- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated--..------------------------------ ------------------- $73,750.00 Cost-...--..--------------- ----------------- ----------------------------- 73,750.00 Expenditures_ ... _ __ - _--- --------------------------- -- 73,750.00 Maintenance: - --- - -_ -- a-- - - ---- - 2,970.84 Appropriated--- ------------ Cost . . - . . . _.. ____________ 2,970.84 -------------- -------------- Cot. ---... ----- ----- ---------------------------------- ------------- Expenditures _...------------- - ------- _ 2,970.84 5. PEMBROKE CREEK, N. C. Location.-Pembroke Creek is a small nontidal stream flowing south and southeasterly 91/2 miles to the western end of Edenton Bay, an indentation on the north shore at the west end of Albemarle Sound. The town of Edenton is at the mouth of the creek. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 12 feet deep, 80 RIVERS AND HARBORS-WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT 617 feet wide, from the improved channel in Edenton Bay upstream 500 feet; thence 8 feet deep and 50 feet wide to the wharf of the United States fish hatchery, two-thirds mile above the mouth. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $12,500. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $300. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945 (H. Doc. 235, 76th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in that document. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, provided that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, suitable spoil-disposal areas for the initial work and for subsequent maintenance as required. Local interests have sig- nified their intention of meeting all local cooperation requirements when and as required. Terminal facilities.-The Farmers Peanut Co. has a wharf at the mouth of Pembroke Creek, at the end of the west branch of the improved Edenton Harbor Channel. The United States fish hatchery has a small wharf, a small marine railway, and a boat- house on the south shore of the creek. Bisecting the lower portion of the creek for some 2,000 feet, a row of piles maintained by the M. G. Brown Lumber Co. forms a log pond of about 28 acres on the north side of the creek. There is ample room on the shore of the creek for additional terminals should the needs of commerce so require. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been done on the existing project. A depth of 4 feet is available from the improved channel in Edenton Bay to the United States fish hatchery wharf, two-thirds mile above the mouth of Pembroke Creek. Proposed operations.-No work is proposed during the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. 6. CASHIE RIVER, N. C. Location.-This river, a nontidal stream, rises in Bertie County, near Kelford, N. C., flows southeasterly about 57 miles to its inter- section with the Thoroughfare (connecting Cashie and Roanoke Rivers), thence northeasterly about 7 miles, and empties into the extreme westerly end of Albemarle Sound. Existing project.-This provides for the removal of logs, snags, and other obstructions between the mouth of the Thoroughfare in Roanoke River and Windsor, 20.5 miles, construction of three cut-off channels 80 feet wide through sharp bends at points 1, 4, and 5 miles below Windsor, and a turning basin of about 1.1 acres at Windsor, all to a depth of 10 feet. The river is not subject to floods or freshets, but its water surface rises and falls as winds raise or lower the water level in Albemarle Sound. The maximum fluctuation of the water surface is about 4 or 5 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1937, is $32,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $1,200. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: 618 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Acts Work authorized Documents July 3, 1930 Removal of obstructions between mouth of Thorough. H. Doc. 779, 69th Cong., 2d sess. fare in Roanoke River and Windsor. Aug. 26, 1937 Construction of 3 cut-off channels and a turning Rivers and Harbors Committee basin at Windsor. Doc. 31, 75th Cong., 1st sess. (Contains latest published maps.) Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-There are 1 public wharf and 4 privately owned wharves at Windsor, N. C., and 12 between that point and the Thoroughfare. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1939. The controlling depth at the end of the fiscal year was 9.9 feet at mean low water. The total costs and expenditures under the existing project to June 30, 1950, were $40,402.73 for new work and $15,394.93 for maintenance, a total of $55,797.66. Proposed operations.-No work is proposed during the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated--..-- ------------ ------------------------------------------- $40,402. 73 Cost_4 ------------------------------------------ 7------------3-------- Expenditures . ------------------------------------------------------------ 40, 402. 73 Maintenance: Appropriated- ..-------------- - - --- 15,394.93 Cost---------------------- - -15,394.93 Expenditures --------------- -------------------------------------------- 15,394.93 7. ROANOKE RIVER, N. C. Location.-This stream rises in the Blue Ridge Mountains, west of Roanoke, Va., and flows southeasterly about 200 miles to Clarksville, Va., where it is joined by Dan River, its principal tributary; and thence in the same general direction about 198 miles and empties into the westerly end of Albemarle Sound, N. C. (See U. S. Coast, and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1228 and Post Route Map of North Carolina.) Existing project.-This provides for dredging a channel 12 feet deep and 150 feet wide from the 12-foot contour in Albemarle Sound into Roanoke River and thence upstream to about 1 mile above Plymouth, N. C., 10 miles; thence a channel 10 feet deep and 100 feet wide to Hamilton, 53 miles; thence a channel 8 feet deep and 80 feet wide to Palmyra Landing, 18 miles, with a cut- off channel of like dimensions about 2 miles above Hamilton; and thence a channel 5 feet deep and 50 feet wide to Weldon, N. C., 50 miles, by dredging, snagging, and regulation. Depths of chan- RIVERS AND HARBORS-WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT 619 nels are referred to mean low water. The rise and fall of the river from freshets is from 18 to 33 feet for about 70 miles below Wel- don, but this fluctuation diminishes toward the mouth, the varia- tions in water levels being from 1 to 2 feet in the lower 15 or 20 miles. The total length of channels included in the project is 131 miles. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $404,600. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $30,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 3, 1871 Improvement of the river between the mouth and S. Doc. 23, 42nd Cong., 2d sess., Weldon. and Annual Report, 1872, p. 726. July 3, 1930 Entrance channel 10 feet deep and 150 feet wide .... H. Doc. 211, 70th Cong., 1st sess.l1 June 20, 1938 Present project dimensions-----._ _ _ . _ _ _ _ _ H. Doc. 694, 75th Cong., 3d sess. 1Contains latest published maps. Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with. Terminal facilities.-There are eight wharves at Plymouth. One mile farther upstream there is a large wharf and bulkhead, a transit shed, and crane runway for handling wood pulp and pulp materials. Between that point and Hamilton there are 10 wharves. Between Hamilton and Halifax there are 13 log landings. These facilities appear to be adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Miscellaneous sur- veys were made. The costs and expenditures were $283.49. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project has been completed to the practicable limit. Dredging to obtain the pres- ent project dimensions from the mouth to Palmyra was com- menced in September 1940 and completed in August 1941. As it is impracticable to obtain and maintain the project above Palmyra by dredging, snagging, and regulation, the percentage of comple- tion is uncertain. At the close of the fiscal year the limiting depths at local mean low water were as follows: Between Albemarle Sound and 1 mile above Plymouth, 11.9 feet; thence to Hamilton, 5.3 feet; thence to Palmyra, 3.4 feet; and thence to Weldon, 1 foot. The work remaining to be done consists of completing by dredg- ing, snagging, and regulation, a channel between Palmyra and Weldon to a depth of 5 feet and a minimum width of 50 feet. The total costs and expenditures under the existing project to June 30, 1950, were $404,584.34 for new work and $235,019.16 for maintenance, a total of $639,603.50. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. 620 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated.......-- ---------------------------------------------------- $404, 584.34 Cost ------------ ---... --------------------- ---------------------------- 404,584.34 Expenditures----_ --.._._._............................... ._ __.-...... .. . 404, 584.34 Maintenance: Appropriated.......------------ $50,114.12 -$30, 300.00 $17,000.00 .-------------- 235, 019. 16 Cost------------............. $5,867.89 1,554.84 17, 735.62 17, 240.17 $283.49 235,019.16 Expenditures... 5, 867.89 1, 554. 84 17, 735. 62 17, 240.17 283. 49 235, 019. 16 8. SCUPPERNONG RIVER, N. C. Location.-This river rises in the center of a peninsula between Albemarle and Pamlico Sounds. It flows generally northerly mak- ing a long bend eastward to the town of Columbia, then turning westward again until it flows into Albemarle Sound. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1228.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of March 3, 1879, and June 13, 1902. For further details, see page 1802 of Annual Report for 1915 and page 490 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 10 feet deep and 150 feet wide across the bar; thence 10 feet deep and 100 feet wide up to and in front of Columbia; thence 8 feet deep and 40 feet wide to Spruills Bridge, near Creswell, including six cut-offs; thence 7 feet deep and 30 feet wide to the highway bridge near Cherry; and a triangular turning basin 7 feet deep, 150 feet wide on a side, near Cherry Bridge, at the mouth of Mauls Creek. The total length of channels included in the project is about 20 miles. The plane of reference is mean low water. This is a nontidal stream, the oscillations of the surface being controlled by the winds, which cause ordinary variations of 1 foot. The extreme range of wind tides is 5.1 feet, as determined by 1 year's tide-gage readings. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1925, is $59,000, exclusive of amount expended on previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $10,- 000. The project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1919 (H. Doc. 1196, 62d Cong., 3d sess.). The latest pub- lished map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-None required. Terminal facilities.-There are 11 wharves, piers, etc., on Scup- pernong River, of which 9 are at Columbia. The total berthing space at Columbia is about 300 feet. All wharves are privately owned and operated. The present facilities appear to be adequate for existing commerce. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1925. The controlling depths at the end of the fiscal RIVERS AND HARBORS--WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT 621 year were 10 feet from the mouth to Columbia; thence 8.7 feet to Spruills Bridge; thence 3.5 feet to Cherry. The total costs and expenditures under the existing project to June 30, 1950, were $59,914.95 for new work and $63,785.17 for maintenance, a total of $123,700.12. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including f- iscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated -----... ----------------------------------------------------- $81,163. 63 Co t..--------- --------------------------------------------------------- 81,163.63 Expenditures-.... --..-.. -........ -.......... .. . .---------------------------- 81,163.63 Maintenance: Appropriated---..-_ . -... . ... .. . $21,980.92 --------------- 76, 846.73 Cost...-----...... ... 21,980.92 -------------- ...------------....-------------------------- 76,846. 73 Expenditures- . --......-...- . ........--.......-. 21,980.92 -------------- 76,846. 73 9. MANTEO (SHALLOWBAG) BAY, N. C. Location.-Manteo Bay or Shallowbag Bay, a natural indenta- tion of the shore line, is on the northeastern side of Roanoke Island, N. C. Oregon Inlet, the northernmost existing inlet in the barrier beach, is southeast of Roanoke Island, 13 miles southeast of Manteo. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1229.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 14 feet deep and 400 feet wide from the Atlantic Ocean over the bar and through Oregon Inlet, thence 12 feet deep and 100 feet wide via Old House Channel to that depth in Pamlico Sound; a channel 12 feet deep and 100 feet wide from Oregon Inlet to and including a turning basin 12 feet deep, 200 feet wide, and 600 feet long at Manteo; a side channel 12 feet deep and 100 feet wide from the Manteo- Oregon Inlet Channel in Roanoke Sound to the wharves in Mill Creek near Wanchese, including a turning basin 200 feet square; and a channel 6 feet deep and 100 feet wide connecting the Man- teo-Oregon Inlet Channel near the mouth of Manteo Bay with water of that depth in the north end of Roanoke Sound. The total length of channels included in the project is about 25 miles. The variations of the water surface are due to winds and seldom ex- ceed 2 feet above or below mean stage. The extreme range of wind tides, determined by 1 year's gage readings at Manteo, is 5.1 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $923,900. The latest (1950) approved estimate of annual cost of mainte- nance is $122,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: 939127--51-vol. 1:-=-40 622 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Acts Work authoftized Documents 1 June 25, 1910 Channel 6 feet deep and 100 feet wide from Roanoke H. Doc. 906, 60th Cong., 1st sess. Sound to Manteo. Oct. 17, 1940 Connecting channel of same dimension to Oregon H. Doc. 313, 76th Cong., 1st sess., Inlet. May 17, 1950 Channel 14 feet deep, 400 feet wide, from Atlantic H. Doc. 310, 81st Cong., 1st sess.' Ocean through Oregon Inlet, thence 12 feet deep, 100 feet wide, via Old House Channel to Pamlico Sound; channel 12 feet deep, 100 feet wide, from Oregon Inlet to and including turning basin 12 feet deep, 200 feet wide, 600 feet long, at Manteo; side channel 12 feet deep, 100 feet wide, from Manteo-Oregon Inlet Channel to and including 200-foot-square turning basin in Mill Creek near Wanchese. Contains latest published maps. Local cooperation.-Complied with, except as follows: Condi- tions in House Document 310, Eighty-first Congress, first session, which require that local interests furnish, without cost to the United States, all lands, easements, rights-of-way, and spoil-dis- posal areas for initial work and subsequent maintenance, when and as required; remove existing structures from the rights-of- way; continue the maintenance of the public landing in Mill Creek; and hold and save the United States free from damage due to the construction and maintenance of the project. Local inter- ests appear willing and able to meet the local cooperation require- ments. Terminal facilities.-There are 12 timber wharves on the im- proved portion of Manteo Harbor, with a total frontage of ap- proximately 1,100 feet, which are privately owned. Mill Creek has 7 timber wharves with a total berthing space of 600 feet, of which 6 are privately owned; the other is owned and operated by Dare County, N. C. The existing facilities are considered ade- quate for present commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Miscellaneous sur- veys were made. The costs and expenditures were $3,420. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is about 7 percent completed. The 6-foot channel from Roanoke Sound to Manteo was dredged during August and September 1911. The channel to Oregon Inlet was commenced in August 1941 and com- pleted in November 1941. No work has been done on the 14-foot channel from the Atlantic Ocean over the bar and through Oregon Inlet, nor the 12-foot channels from Oregon Inlet to Manteo, Pamlico Sound, and Mill Creek. At the close of the fiscal year the controlling depth in the channel to Manteo was 6 feet and to Oregon Inlet 4.5 feet. The total costs and expenditures under the existing project to June 30, 1950, were $63,383.84 for new work and $134,376.12 for maintenance, a total of $197,759.96. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $80.46, will be applied for miscellaneous surveys and contingen- cies. RIVERS AND HARBORS-WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT 623 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated ... .......- ... -.. $63,383. 84 Cost------------ Expenditures .--- ------------------------------------------------------ 63,383.84 63, 383. 84 Maintenance: Appropriated . -$2, 500. 00 -$289.21 $50, 000.00 -$1, 000.00 $3, 500. 00 134, 456.12 Cost........ 29, 892. 44 -2, 212. 70 46, 787.30 3, 420.00 134, 376.12 Expenditures.... 33, 823. 83 - 2, 211.60 46, 788. 40 3, 420.00 134, 376.12 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ...... $860,500.00 10. STUMPY POINT BAY, N. C. Location.-Stumpy Point Bay is a circular indentation 2 miles in diameter on the mainland side near the northerly end of Pam- lico Sound. The town of Stumpy Point is on the northeasterly shore of the bay and the hamlet of Lake Worth is on the north- westerly shore. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 7 feet deep at mean low water, 75 feet wide, and about 8,000 feet long, from the 7-foot contour in Pamlico Sound through Stumpy Point Bay to Lake Worth, with a boat basin, same depth, 50 feet wide by 600 feet long, at the inner end. Lunar tides are imperceptible. Normal variations in the water surface due to wind action seldom exceed 1 foot, but may be as much as 5 feet during severe storms. The estimate of cost for new work (1949) is $32,500. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $3,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 30, 1948 (H. Doc. 422, 80th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in that document. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-At Lake Worth the bulkheads in the ex- isting basin provide about 550 linear feet of berthing space, and a wholesale fish house provides about 250 linear feet. Part of the space along the bulkheads is publicly owned. There are numerous small cheaply constructed wharves along the shore of Stumpy Point Bay. No mechanical freight-handling devices are available. The facilities are considered adequate for existing and prospec- tive commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. The work consisted of new-work dredging by contract. Between May 16 and June 6, 1950, the contract dredge Marion on new-work dredging removed 81,671 cubic yards from the entrance channel and basin at a cost of $40,582.82, completing the project. The total costs were $40,- 582.82 for new work. The expenditures were $39,631.73. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- menced in May and completed in June 1950. At the close of the 624 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 fiscal year the controlling depth was 7 feet. The total costs under the existing project to June 30, 1950, were $40,582.82 for new work. The expenditures were $39,631.73. Proposed operations.-No work is proposed during the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated- ....----------------------------------------------- $40, 582. 82 $40, 582. 82 Cost ----...---------------...........---------------------------------............-............- 40, 582. 82 40, 582.82 Expenditures . ------------------------------............................ 39, 631.73 39, 631.73 Maintenance: C ppropriated- A . . . .. . . . . . . -. . ..--. -. . -. . -. . -. . ...-- os tt . . -. . -. . -. . -. -. -. . -. . -. . -. . -. . -. . -. ...-- - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - . -. . -. ..-. . .. . ... . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . Expenditures........--------------------------------------- -------------------------- 11. CHANNEL FROM PAMLICO SOUND TO RODANTHE, N. C. Location.-The village of Rodanthe is on the narrow barrier beach between Pamlico Sound and the Atlantic Ocean, about 25 miles north of Cape Hatteras and 15 miles south of Oregon Inlet. The main 6-foot depth contour in Pamlico Sound lies about 3 miles offshore (westward) at this locality, but at a point about opposite Rondanthe, a narrow slough, known locally as Pughs Channel, brings the 6-foot depth to within 1 mile of the beach. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1232.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 6 feet deep, 100 feet wide, from the 6-foot contour in Pamlico Sound to the shore, with a basin at the shore end of the same depth, 80 to 100 feet wide, and having a total length, including arms, of about 1,200 feet. Lunar tides are imperceptible. Normal variations in the water surface due to wind action seldom exceed 1 foot, but may be as much as 5 feet during severe storms. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $45,000. The latest (1950) ap- proved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $2,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945 (H. Doc. 234, 76th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in that document. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, provided that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, suitable spoil-disposal areas for new work and for subsequent maintenance as required. The Board of County Com- missioners, Dare County, has signified its intention of meeting all local cooperation requirements, when and as required. Terminal facilities.-There are two wharves with a combined frontage of 90 feet in the existing basin at Rodanthe, in addition to the bulkheaded portion generally used by the Coast Guard. These facilities are open to the public when not in use by their owners. The existing facilities are believed to be adequate for present and prospective commerce. RIVERS AND HARBORS-WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT 625 Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been done on the existing project. A depth of about 4.5 feet is available in the ex- isting channel from Pamlico Sound to and including the basin at Rodanthe. Proposed operations.-No work is proposed during the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. 12. BELHAVEN HARBOR, N. C. Location.-The town of Belhaven is at the junction of Pantego Creek and Pungo River, about 11 miles above the mouth of the latter. The harbor consists of the lower reaches of Pantego Creek and is about 6,000 feet long. Pungo River forms part of the Intracoastal Waterway between Norfolk and the St. Johns River. Norfolk is 130 miles north of Belhaven and Beaufort 66 miles south. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1231.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 12 feet deep at mean low water and 100 feet wide, extending from deep water in Pungo River to a point about 800 feet east of the highway bridge, with a turning basin 800 feet long and 300 feet wide at the upper end; and for the construction of timber breakwaters at the mouth of Pantego Creek. Pungo River is a nontidal stream with little slope. Variations in the water surface, due to winds, seldom ex- ceed 2 feet above or below mean stage. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1938, is $106,500. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost maintenance is $7,500. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents July 3, 1930 Present project dimensions of the channel and turn- H. Doc. 778, 69th Cong., 2d sessal ing basin. 1 June 20, 1938 Timber breakwaters at the mouth of Pantego Creek H. Doc. 693, 75th Cong., 3d sess. 1Contains latest published maps. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-There are 12 wharves along the town water front, all of timber construction; 1 is owned by the town and is open to all without charge; 4 have rail connections. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-That portion of the project providing for the present channel and turning basin was com- menced in March and completed in August 1931; the timber breakwaters were commenced in December 1939 and completed in September 1940. At the close of the fiscal year the controlling depth in the channel to Belhaven was 12 feet, and 10.8 feet in the turning basin at the upper end; the breakwaters were in fair condition. The total costs and expenditures under the existing 626 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 project to June 30, 1950, were $128,876.22, of which $126,687.41 was for new work and $2,188.81 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No work is proposed during the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated--..-------------- ------------------------------------------ $126,687. 41 Cost.......------------ --------------------------------------------------- 126, 687.41 Expenditures -... --------------....---------- ------- 126, 687. 41 Maintenance: Appropriated... - -2,188. 81 Cost---------------- ... . ------------ . --------- . .- - --------- 2,188.81 Expenditures --- .--. ... .... . . .. ..--------------------.-------------- . 2, 188.81 13. FAR CREEK, N. C. Location.-Far Creek is in Hyde County, N. C., and flows east- erly into Pamlico Sound about 95 miles south of Norfolk, Va. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1232.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 12 feet deep and 100 feet wide from that depth in Pamlico Sound along the general alinement of the existing channel through the wide sec- tion of the creek, and thence 12 feet deep and 80 feet wide to about 200 feet below the highway bridge at Engelhard, with a turning basin of the same depth with maximum width and length of about 200 feet and 900 feet, respectively, at the head. The total length of channels included in the project is about 2.7 miles. There is some lunar tide in Pamlico Sound, but the prin- cipal variations in the level of the water surface are due to winds. Ordinary winds cause a variation of about 1 foot, while severe storms will double or triple this variation. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $115,100. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $21,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents July 3, 1930 Channel 7 feet deep, 60 feet wide, from Pamlico H. Doc. 112, 71st Cong., 1st sess. Sound to about 200 feet below highway bridge at Engelhard, with a turning basin at the head. May 17, 1950 Present project dimensions.... H. ....-------------------- Doc. 770, 80th Cong., 2d sess.l 1 Contains latest published map. Local cooperation.-Complied with, except as follows: Condi- tions in House Document 770, Eightieth Congress, second session, which require that local interests furnish, free of cost:: to the United States, all necessary rights-of-way and suitible spoil-dis- RIVERS AND HARBORS-WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT 627 posal areas for the new work and subsequent maintenance, when and as required; set aside suitable space for a public landing; and hold and save the United States free from any damages re- sulting from construction and maintenance of the improvement, including furnishing releases from damages to oyster grounds. The Hyde County Board of Commissioners has signified its ability and willingness to fulfill such provisions of local coopera- tion. Terminal facilities.-There are eight wharves at Engelhard, with a total frontage of about 618 feet, all privately owned. The existing facilities are considered inadequate for present commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Miscellaneous sur- veys were made. The costs and expenditures were $2,000. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is about 30 percent completed. The 7-foot channel was commenced in March and completed in May 1931. No work has been done on in- creasing the depth of the channel and turning basin to 12 feet. At the close of the fiscal year the controlling depth to Englehard was 7 feet. The total costs and expenditures under the existing project to June 30, 1950, were $34,500 for new work and $78,- 140.34 for maintenance, a total of $112,640.34. Proposed operations.-No work is proposed during the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including 1947fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated--.. --------------------------------------------------------- $34, 500.00 Cost... ------------------------------------------------------------------ 34,500.00 Expenditures--....--.----------- -----------------------------------...------- 34,500.00 Maintenance: Appropriated.. -_ $36,000.00 -$2, 493. 59 -- ------ $1,000.00 2, 000.00 78,140.34 Cost....------------ 23, 747. 85 9, 758. 56 - -1,000.00 2, 000.00 78,140.34 Expenditures ....- 3, 870. 65 29, 635. 76- . - 1,000.00 2, 000. 00 78,140.34 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project............ $80,600 14. WATERWAY CONNECTING SWAN QUARTER BAY WITH DEEP BAY, N. C. Location.-Swan Quarter Bay and Deep Bay are shallow bays on the north side of Pamlico Sound about 10 miles east of the mouth of Pamlico River. The town of Swan Quarter is at the head of Swan Quarter Bay. By boat route, Belhaven on Pungo River lies 26 miles northwesterly, and Washington on Pamlico River lies 45 miles westerly. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1231.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 60 feet wide and 8 feet deep from Deep Bay through the present waterway to Swan Quarter Bay, and thence through the Swan Quarter Canal to a basin of the same depth about 500 feet long, and 60 to 300 628 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 feet wide, at the head of the canal. There is no lunar tide. Varia- tions in the water surface due to wind action seldom exceed 1 or 2 feet above or below mean stage. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $46,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $1,500. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 25, 1910 Channel 5,500 feet long, 50-foot bottom width, 6-foot H. Doc. 445, 60th Cong., 1st sess. depth, between Swan Quarter Bay and Deep Bay. Mar. 2, 1945 Channel, 8 feet deep, 60 feet wide, from Deep Bay to H. Doe. 239, 76th Cong., 1st sess. and including basin at head of Swan Quarter Canal. 1Contains latest published maps. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, provided that local interests shall extinguish all claims of right, title, and interest of the Swan Quarter Canal Co. in the ex- isting canal; shall furnish, free of cost to the United States, a right-of-way 200 feet wide along the canal extending 100 feet on each side of the center line and including the area enclosed by a line parallel to and 70 feet distant from the bottom edge of the cut around the basin, and suitable spoil-disposal areas for new work and for subsequent maintenance as required; and shall, before work is undertaken, furnish assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that they will construct adequate terminal facilities at Swan Quarter, open to all on equal terms. The Board of County Commissioners, Hyde County, has signified its intention to comply with all local cooperation requirements, when and as required, except for the requirement that local interests shall ex- tinguish all claims of right, title, and interest of the Swan Quarter Canal Co. in the existing canal. Terminal facilities.-Thereare no wharves along the waterway connecting Swan Quarter Bay with Deep Bay, and none are need- ed. At the head of the Swan Quarter Canal there are five wharves, with a total frontage of 205 feet, generally open to the public when not in use by the owners. These facilities are considered ade- quate for existing commerce, but a suitable warehouse and public wharf should be provided if the improvement is made. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is 28 percent completed. The part of the project providing for a chan- nel 5,000 feet long, 50 feet wide, and 6 feet deep, through the marsh connecting Swan Quarter Bay with Deep Bay, was com- menced in December 1910 and completed in May 1911. No work has been done on the part providing for a channel 8 feet deep, 60 feet wide, from Deep Bay to and including a basin at head of Swan Quarter Canal. At the close of the fiscal year, there was an available depth of 5.4 feet in the channel connecting Swan Quart- er Bay with Deep Bay, and 5.7 feet in the Swan Quarter Canal from Swan Quarter Bay to Swan Quarter. The total costs and, ex- RIVERS AND HARBORS-WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT 629 penditures under the existing project to June 30, 1950, were $8,- 550.98 for new work and $10,433.40 for maintenance, a total of $18,984.38. Proposed operations.-No work is proposed during the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated--...- - - - - - - - - - - - - --...................... $8, 550.98 Costa ........ ......- - - - - - - 8,550.98 Expenditures- -.. -. -.... - _- --- - -- -- _----_-----_-_---- _-_-- - 8,550.98 Maintenance: Appropriated ._.___.--------------------------------------............. 10,433.40 Cost --....------------ ------------------------------------------------- 10,433.40 - - Expenditures_ ..- ...... ....... ..... 10,433.40 .----------------. Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ............ $37,500 15. CHANNEL FROM PAMLICO SOUND TO AVON, N. C. Location.-The village of Avon is on the narrow barrier beach between Pamlico Sound and the Atlantic Ocean, 9 miles north of Cape Hatteras. West of the village the sound is 25 miles wide. About 4 miles offshore in the sound, a shoal or bar parallels the beach from Hatteras Inlet, 15 miles southwest of Avon, to Oregon Inlet, 30 miles north of Avon. Cape Channel, a natural opening in the bar 6 miles southwest of Avon, has a controlling depth of 6 feet; from that opening a depth of 5 feet is available to Black Hammock Channel, a basin with depths of over 10 feet, 1,500 feet from the shore line at Avon. Shoreward of the basin the water is very shallow. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1232.) Existing project. This provides for a channel from Pamlico Sound to Avon, 6 feet deep and 100 feet wide, with a basin at the shore end, same depth, 100 feet wide and 300 feet long. Lunar tides are imperceptible. Normal variations in the water surface due to wind action seldom exceed 1 foot, but may be as much as 5 feet during severe storms. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1946, is $26,500. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $1,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945 (H. Doc. 316, 76th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in that document. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-There are two wharves in the basin at Avon, with a total frontage of about 150 feet. The existing facili- ties are considered adequate for present commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- menced in September 1946 and completed in October 1946. At the 630 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 close of the fiscal year the controlling depth to Avon was 6 feet. The total costs and expenditures under the existing project to June 30, 1950, were $28,000 for new work. Proposed operations.-No work is proposed during the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1916 New work: Appropriated .... $26, 500.00 $1,500.00 -- ----------.. - --- $28,000.00 Cost.------------- 99.84 27, 900.16 ----------- . -- -------------- - 28, 000.00 Expenditures.... 22. 07 27,977.93 ------------------------- 28,000.00 Maintenance: Appropriated ot.. ---- . . - - --- -- - -- _---- -- - ---- - _- Cost. Expenditures..----------------------------------------------- --------------------------- 16. PAMLICO AND TAR RIVERS, N. C. Location.--The two names are applied to the same river, known as the Pamlico below Washington, N. C., and as the Tar above that point. This stream rises in Person County, flows generally southeasterly 217 miles, and empties into Pamlico Sound. The Pamlico River is 38 miles long. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 537.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of July 4, 1836, and August 30, 1852. For further details see page 502 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for a channel 12 feet deep at mean low water and 200 feet wide from the 12-foot contour in the river below Washington to the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad bridge at Washington; 12 feet deep and 100 feet wide from Wash- ington to a turning basin of the same depth, 200 feet wide and 300 feet long, in Hardee Creek, 1,500 feet above its mouth; 6 feet deep and 75 feet wide to Greenville; 20 inches deep and 60 feet wide to Tarboro; thence to clear the natural channel above Tarboro to Little Falls. The length of section under improvement is 97 miles, extending from a point 14 miles below Washington to Little Falls. The stream is nontidal; variations in the water surface at Washington, due to prevailing winds, seldom exceed 2 feet. The extreme range of the flood or freshet stage for the upper section is 34 feet at Tarboro. For the lower section, the extreme range due to winds is 8.3 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1937, is $754,000, exclusive of amount expended on previous project. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $66,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: RIVERS AND HARBORS-WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT 631 Acts Work authorized Documents Aug. 14, 1876 Channel 9 feet deep and 100 feet wide from the H. Doc. 68, 45th Cong., 3d sess., mouth to Washington. and Annual Report, 1879, p. 700. Mar. 3, 1879 Clearing the channel to Tarboro............ Aug. 11, 1888 Clearing the channel between Tarboro and Little Annual Report, 1889, p. 1130. Falls (Rocky Mount). Mar. 2, 1907 Channel 4 feet deep and 60 feet wide between Wash- H. Doc. 342, 59th Cong., 2d sess. ington and Greenville. 1 July 25, 1912 A 10-foot depth and 200-foot width from the mouth H. Doc. 270, 62d Cong., 2d sess. to Washington, thence 6-foot depth and 75-foot width to Greenville. July 3, 1930 Present 12-foot project to the Atlantic Coast Line Rivers and Harbors Committee R. R. bridge at Washington. Doc. 11, 71st Cong., 1st sess.' Aug. 26, 1937 Present 12-foot project from Washington to a turn- Rivers and Harbors Committee ing basin in Hardee Creek. Doc. 22, 75th Cong., 1st sess. 1 Contains latest published maps. Recommended modifications of project.-Abandonment of this improvement above Tarboro, N. C., is recommended in House Document 467, Sixty-ninth Congress, first session. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-There are 54 wharves on the portion of this river under improvement, of which 34 are along the water front at Washington, 19 between Washington and the mouth, and only 1 in usable condition above Washington. They have a total frontage of8,570 feet. The existing facilities are considered ade- quate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1939. The 12-foot channel below Washington was com- menced in March 1931 and completed in July 1931. The 12-foot channel between Washington and Hardee Creek was commenced in July 1939 and completed in December 1939. The controlling depth at the close of the fiscal year was 11.7 feet to Washington, 9.6 feet to and including the turning basin in Hardee Creek, 3.5 feet to Greenville, and 1 foot to the mouth of Fishing Creek. The total costs and expenditures under the existing project to June 30, 1950, were $674,651.38 for new work and $532,352.78 for maintenance, a total of $1,207,004.16. Proposed operations.-No work is proposed during the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ---- .-- -- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated ..----- .... ......----------------------------------------------------- $689, 651.38 Cost...---------------------------------------------------------------------689,651.38 Expenditures----...............-...------------------------------------------------------689, 651.38 Maintenance: Appropriated --....$90,000.00 $8, 409.35 $4, 000.00 ...-------------------------- 532, 352. 78 Cost.......------------. 77,441.39 20, 967. 96 4,000.00 .-------------------------- 532, 352. 78 Expenditures - -_ 49, 443.35 48, 966.00 3,188.17 $811.83 ----- 532,352. 78 632 2 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 17. ROLLINSON CHANNEL, N. C. Location.-This channel extends from deep water in Pamlico Sound to the village of Hatteras, near Hatteras Inlet, N. C. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1232.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 100 feet wide and 6 feet deep at mean low water from deep water in Pamlico Sound to and including a basin at Hatteras. Variation in the water surface due to winds seldom exceeds 1 or 2 feet above or below mean stage. Severe windstorms will double or triple this varia- tion. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $60,- 100. The latest (1950) approved estimate of annual cost of maintenance is $15,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents AUg. 30, 1935 6-foot channel, 100 feet wide from deep water in H. Doc. 218, 72d Cong., 1st sess. Pamlico Sound to natural inner basin. Mar. 2, 1945 Extension of 6-foot channel to and including basin H. Doc. 236, 76th Cong., 1st sess. same depth at Hatteras. (Contains latest published map.) Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, provided that local interests 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 mainte- nance as required; set apart suitable space for a public landing; and hold and save the United States free from claims from dam- ages resulting from the improvement. The Board of County Com- missioners, Dare County, has signified its intention of meeting all local cooperation requirements. Terminal facilities.-There are eight wharves in the basin at Hatteras, with a total frontage of about 1,400 feet. The existing facilities are considered adequate for present commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Miscellaneous sur- veys were made. The costs were $4,660.46. The expenditures were $2,683.24. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is 43 per- cent completed. The 6-foot channel, 100 feet wide, from deep water in Pamlico Sound to the natural inner basin was commenced in October, and completed in December 1936. No work has been done on the extension of the 6-foot channel to and including the basin at Hatteras. At the close of the fiscal year the controlling depth in the completed portion was 5.4 feet and 5.3 feet to and including the existing basin at Hatteras. The costs under the existing project to June 30, 1950, were $20,125.43 for new work and $88,260.46 for maintenance, a total of $108,385.89. The ex- penditures were $20,125.43 for new work and $86,283.24 for maintenance, a total of $106,408.67. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $4,816.76, less an anticipated revocation of $2,280.73, a total of $2,536.03, will be applied as follows: RIVERS AND HARBORS-WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT 63388 Accounts payable June 30, 1950............................... $1977.22 Miscellaneous surveys and contingencies ...................... 558.81 Total ................................................ 2,536.03 No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated ....-------...............-----------.....-------------.--------------.....-------------- $20,125.43 Cost... . . ..-------- ...... . ... ---------------------------- ..-----------...------------.-------....... 20,125.43 Expneditures.-...------------------------------............--............--------------...............-------------.. 20,125.43 Maintenance: Appropriated ..- $16,000.00 $10, 000.00 $20,000.00 ..... . $7, 500.00 91,100.00 Cost---...--------. 1, 716. 93 24, 283.07 19, 286. 54 $713.46 4, 660. 46 88, 260. 46 Expenditures - -.... 1, 648.34 24, 351.66 1, 662.85 18, 337.15 2, 683.24 86, 283. 24 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.......... $40,000 18. BAY RIVER, N. C. Location.-Bay River is a small stream wholly in Pamlico Coun- ty. It is about 20 miles long and enters Pamlico Sound between the. Neuse and Pamlico Rivers. Bayboro, 17 miles above the mouth, is the practical head of navigation. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1231.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 10 feet deep at mean low water and 150 feet wide to 3,500 feet below Stone- wall, and thence 100 feet wide and 10 feet deep to Bayboro; for a channel of the same depth and 50 feet wide in the northwest prong from its mouth to the Mill Dam in Bayboro, ending in a turning basin 100 feet wide and 150 feet long; and for a channel of the same depth and 100 feet wide from deep water in Bay River to and along the wharves at Vandemere, ending in an anchorage of the same depth and 150 feet wide on the north side of the town. The lengths of the sections under improvement are about 6 miles in Bay River, 1,000 feet in the northwest prong, and 3,000 feet in the channel to Vandemere. The stream is nontidal, with very little slope. Variations in the water surface due to winds seldom exceed 1 or 2 feet. The extreme variation is about 8 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1937, is $47,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $2,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: 634 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Acts Work authorized Documents 1 June 25, 1910 Channel 10 feet deep and 150 feet wide to a point H. Doc. 583, 61st Cong., 2d sess. 3500 feet below Stonewall, thence 10 feet deep and 100 feet wide to Bayboro. Aug. 26, 1937 Channel 10 feet deep and 50 feet wide in northwest Rivers and Harbors Committee 1 prong from its mouth to a turning basin at the Mill Doc. 72, 74th Cong., 2d sess. Dam in Bayboro. 1 Do-...... Channel 10 feet deep and 100 feet wide from deep H. Doc. 185, 75th Cong., 1st sess. water in Bay River to an anchorage basin at Vandemere. 1 Contains latest published maps. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-There are five wharves at Bayboro and eight at Vandemere, all of light timber construction, with a total available frontage of 520 feet. One wharf at Bayboro is a city wharf, with a frontage of 50 feet; the remaining wharves are privately owned but are generally open to use by all water carriers when not required by their owners. None has railway connections. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1939. The channel in Bay River to Bayboro was com- pleted in 1914. The channel in Northwest Prong at Bayboro and the channel to Vandemere were completed in 1939. At the end of the fiscal year the controlling mean-low-water depth was 10 feet to Bayboro, 10 feet in Northwest Prong at Bayboro, and 10 feet to the wharves in Vandemere. The total costs and expendi- tures under the existing project to June 30, 1950, were $44,381.56 for new work and $49,518.44 for maintenance, a total of $93,900. Proposed operations.-No work is proposed during the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950 including - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated. ------------ -------------- -------------- $44,381.56 Cost.. ---------- ---------------------------------- 44,381.56 Expenditures ----------------------------------------------------------- 44,381.56 Maintenance: Appropriated--.. --------------------------------------------------------- 49, 518.44 Cost--------------------------------------------------- -- -- 49, 518.44 Expenditures----....- ------------.------------------------------------------ 49, 518.44 19. SILVER LAKE HARBOR, N. C. Location.-Silver Lake Harbor is at the westerly end of Ocra- coke Island, a portion of the barrier separating Pamlico Sound from the Atlantic Ocean. Beaufort Harbor lies about 50 miles southwest; Belhaven is about 60 miles northwest. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1232.) Existing proj]ect.-This provides for a channel 10 feet deep from that depth in Pamlico Sound to and including an anchorage RIVERS AND HARBORS-WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT 635 basin of the same depth in Silver Lake Harbor, with widths of 100 feet across Big Foot Slough bar, and 60 feet in the entrance channel, together with a training wall 300 feet long to protect the outer end of the entrance channel from northeast storms. The ordinary range of tide is about 1 foot within the lake and about 21/2 feet at the outer end of the connecting channel. Severe storm tides have been known to raise the water surface of the lake as much as 5 feet. The estimate, of cost for new work, revised in 1941, is $71,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $7,500. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents July 3, 1930 Entrance channel 5 feet deep and 50 feet wide from Rivers and Harbors Committee Pamlico Sound to the 3-foot contour in the lake Doc. 3, 70th Cong., 1st sess. and training wall at entrance. Oct. 17, 1940 Channel 10 feet deep and anchorage basin of same H. Doc. 325, 76th Cong., 1st sess. depth, 100 feet wide across Big Foot slough and 60 (Contains latest published map.) feet wide in entrance. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-There are 12 small wharves extending from the shore to the deeper waters in the lake. These facilities are considered adequate for the present commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- menced in June and completed in August 1942. At the end of the year the controlling depth was 3.6 feet in Big Foot Slough bar channel and 10 feet in the entrance channel and basin at Ocra- coke. The total costs and expenditures under the existing project to June 30, 1950, were $114,442.55, of which $67,241.30 was for new work and $47,201.25 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No work is proposed during fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -------- -- ---- -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated---....-........-------------...--------.......-------------------- --.........---------------..... $67,241.30 Cost-------------.......................------------...............--------------............--------------........-------------......... 67, 241.30 Expenditures--------------------------------------..............................--------...........--------------.. 67,241.30 Maintenance: Appropriated----.------------ $641.24 $15,000.00 -$9, 000.00 --------------.. .... 47,201.25 Cost-----------.......... - ------------ 641.24 5, 287.94 712.06 ........-------------- 47, 201.25 Expenditures -.... $35.76 641.24 1,138.83 4,861.17- ........... 47, 201.25 20. NEUSE RIVER, N. C. Location.-Rises in the northerly part of North Carolina and flows southeasterly to Kinston; thence northeast to mouth of 686 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Contentnea Creek; thence southeast to 20 miles below New Bern; thence northeast until it flows into Pamlico Sound. Its total length is about 300 miles. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 538.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 300 feet wide and 12 feet deep at mean low water from a point 10 miles below, up to and in front of New Bern; 4 feet deep at dead low water to Kinston, and during 9 months of the year 3 feet deep at dead low water to Smithfield, to be obtained by dredging and snagging. Length of the section included in the project is about 160 miles. The stream is nontidal; variations in the water surface at and below New Bern, due to prevailing winds, seldom exceed 2 feet above or below mean stage. The extreme range of flood or freshet stage for the upper section of the river is 21 feet at Selma. Tide- gage readings at New Bern, covering 4 years, show the ex- treme range of wind tides to be 8.3 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1927, is $417,200. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $12,500. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents' June 18, 1878 An unobstructed channel 5 feet deep at low stage to Annual Report, 1879, p. 708. Goldsboro and 3 feet deep at dead low water to Smithfield. June 13, 1902 Channel 8 feet deep at dead low water and 300 feet H. Doc. 317, 54th Cong., 2d sess. wide to New Bern, thence 200 feet wide at New (Annual Report, 1897, p. 1427.) Bern. Jan. 21, 1927 Channel 12 feet deep at mean low water and 300 feet H. Doc. 299, 67th Cong., 2d sess. wide to and in front of New Bern. I Latest published map is in Annual Report, 1899, p. 1058. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-There are 30 wharves on this stream, of which 2 are below New Bern, 16 at or near New Bern, 3 at Bridge- ton, and 9 above New Bern. They have a total frontage of about 2,900 feet. Existing facilities are considered adequate for present needs. Operations and results during fiscal yea.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year. Except for the width of the channel in front of New Bern, which is only 200 feet, the project is completed to the practicable limit. That part of the project providing for a channel 12 feet deep to New Bern was commenced in February 1929, and completed in May 1929. As it is impractica- ble to obtain and maintain the project depth above New Bern by snagging and dredging, the percentage of completion is uncer- tain. At the close of the fiscal year a channel 300 feet wide and 11.5 feet deep was available from the mouth to New Bern. From New Bern to 23 miles above, the controlling depth was 3.8 feet; thence 2.7 feet to the mouth of Contentnea Creek, 32 miles above New Bern; thence 1 foot to Seven Springs, 75 miles above New Bern. The total costs and expenditures to June 30, 1950, were RIVERS AND HARBORS- WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT 637 $691,911.67, of which $403,066.04 was for new work and $288,- 845.63 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No work is proposed for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1960, including ------fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work:. Appropriated ..... ----- ----------------------------------------------------- $403,066.04 Cost.......----------------------------------------------------------------- 403,066.04 Expenditures ...- ----- ----------------------------------------------------- 403,066.04 Maintenance: .... ------------------------ Appropriated--- $677.73 --------------------------.. 288,845. 63 Cost--------....... Expenditures---.... ------------------------ ---------------------- 677.73 ..........-------------...........-------------. ........--.---. - 677.73----- ....-------------- 288,845.63 288,845.63 21. SMITHS CREEK (PAMLICO COUNTY), N. C. Location.-Smiths (Smith) Creek rises in Pamlico County, flows generally southerly, and empties into Neuse River at the town of Oriental, 25 miles southeasterly from New Bern, N. C. It is about 5 miles long but navigable only 2 or 3 miles above its mouth. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 538.) Existing project.-This provides for excavating a basin in the small bay in the center of the town of Oriental, and just inside the mouth of the creek, to a depth of 10 feet at mean low water, and removing several lumps and projecting points in the entrance channel. Variations in the water level, due to winds, seldom exceed 2 feet above or below mean stage. Observations of 4 years' dura- tion show that the extreme range of wind tides is 8.3 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1910, is $16,250. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $2,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 25, 1910 (H. Doc. 774, 61st Cong., 2d sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-Thereare 16 wharves in this harbor, all of timber construction with pile foundations. They have a frontage varying from 6 to 40 feet, the total frontage being about 400 feet. None has rail connections. One wharf was built by the town and is to be maintained in perpetuity as a public wharf. The remaining wharves are all privately owned but are generally open to the public when not required by the owners. The facilities are con- sidered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Dredging under the existing project was commenced in September 1912. Dredging was sus- pended in November 1912, when the project was 92 percent com- pleted, due to failure of the bulkhead constructed by local interests to retain the dredged material. The project was completed during 93137-5b -vol. 1.---41 638 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 July 1936, by Government plant and hired labor. At the close of the fiscal year the controlling depths were 10 feet in the entrance channel and basin. The total costs and expenditures under the existing project to June 30, 1950, were $14,471.80 for new work and $23,780.07 for maintenance, a total of $38,251.87. Proposed operations.-No work is proposed for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated--.... .---------------------------------------------------- $14,471.80 Cost-...-. ......... ..-------.---------------------.--.--.------------- 14,471.80 Expenditures-..._-. ----.------.---.-..------.--.-.------ -------------- 14,471.80 Maintenance: Appropriated-.... -.....-.. ..- -....$16,822.27 ....-.. ................... -... 23,780.07 Cost----.............----- 16,822.27 ................... ------------- ...... 23,780.07 Expenditures-- -------.. - 16, 822. 27 .. .......... .......-- ...... 23, 780.07 22. CHANNEL CONNECTING THOROUGHFARE BAY WITH CEDAR BAY, N. C. Location.-Thoroughfare Bay is on the north side of Core Sound, about 6 miles west of the end of the peninsula at the junc- tion of Core and Pamlico Sounds. It lies about 30 miles by the boat route through Core Sound easterly from Beaufort, N. C. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1233.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 7 feet deep and 50 feet wide, with increased widths at bends, to connect Thorough- fare Bay and Cedar Bay. The channel is about 4 miles long. There is no lunar tide in the waterway, variations in the level of the water surface being due to wind action. Ordinary storms will cause a variation of 1 foot above or below the mean stage, while severe storms may cause a variation of as much as 3 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $30,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $1,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 2, 1919 5-foot channel, 50 feet wide_---------.... ...--.. H. Doc. 1125, 63d Cong., 2d sess. Mar. 2, 1945 I Present project dimensions...-------------------- S. Doe. 87, 76th Cong., 1st sess. (Contains latest published map.) Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, provided that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, suitable spoil-disposal areas when and as required, for new work and subsequent maintenance. The Board of County Commissioners, Carteret County, has signified its intention of meetinguall local cooperation requirements. RIVERS AND HARBORS-WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT 639 Terminal facilities.-There are no wharves on the waterway and, as it is only a part of a through waterway, none are deemed necessary. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was 31 percent completed. The existing 5-foot channel was commenced in March and completed in April 1921. No work has been done on increasing the depth to 7 feet, same width. At the close of the fiscal year the controlling depth was 3.7 feet in the completed portion. The total costs and expenditures under the existing proj- ect to June 30, 1950, were $9,000 for new work and $15,549.01 for maintenance, a total of $24,549.01. Proposed operations:.-No work is proposed during the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated---- --.... ------- .....--- _-------$9,000.00 ---...--.. Cost...----____---------------9-----------------------------9,000.00 Expenditures------------------.... ..-. ------------------------------- 9,000.00 Maintenance: ..---..-------- Appropriated__----------- __-----15, 549.01 Cost ... . ._. . .. _ _.__ __ _ _ _ 15,549.01 Expenditures.... --- - - - - - - -_-_ 15, 549.01 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ............ $21,000 23. DRUM INLET, N. C. Location.-Drum Inlet isan opening through the barrier beach which separates Core Sound from the Atlantic Ocean. It is about 1,100 feet wide and is about 35 miles northeast of Beaufort and opposite :the village of Atlantic. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 12 feet deep at mean low water and 200 feet wide from the gorge in the inlet to the federally improved channel in Core Sound, about 1 mile. The mean range of tide is 3.8 feet in the ocean and 0.3 foot in Core Sound at Atlantic. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1937, is $50,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $25,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 20, 1938 (H. Doc. 414, 75th Cong., 2d sess.). The latest published map is in that document. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.--There are no wharves along this water- way, and, as it is only a part of a through waterway, none are deemed necessary. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The work consisted of maintenance dredging by contract and miscellaneous surveys. 640 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Between July 1 and 22, 1949, the contract dredge Savannah re- moved 96,620 cubic yards of material from shoals in the channel leading to the inlet at a cost of $30,557.26. Miscellaneous surveys cost $376.82. The costs and expenditures for maintenance were $30,934.08. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- menced in October 1939 and completed in February 1940. At the close of the fiscal year the controlling depth was 4 feet in the completed portion. A depth of 7 feet was available on the ocean bar. The total costs and expenditures under the existing project to June 30, 1950, were $52,828.22 for new work and $115,255.31 for maintenance, a total of $168,083.53. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated--------------- -------------------------------------------- $52,828.22 Cost......-------------------------- ---------- 52,828. 22 Expenditures ----.. ------------------------------------------------------ 52, 828. 22 Maintenance: Appropriated .... $50,000.00 -$47, 649.471 $57,300.00 $29,000.00 $2,752.96 115,255.31 Cost------------......... 2,108. 78 241.75 57, 300.00 818. 88 30, 934.08 115, 255.31 Expenditures... 2,108. 78 241.75 57,008. 82 1,110.06 30, 934.08 115, 255.31 24. WATERWAY CONNECTING PAMLICO SOUND AND BEAUFORT HARBOR, N. C. Location.-This waterway begins at the southeast corner of Pamlico Sound, passing southwesterly through Wainwright Slough, Core Sound, and The Straits, to Beaufort Harbor, a total length of 33.9 miles. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1233.) Previous projects. No previous project exists for this water- way as a whole. The River and Harbor Act of March 4, 1913, authorized a channel 28/4 miles long connecting Core Sound and Beaufort Harbor. For further details see page 520 of the Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 7 feet deep at mean low water and 75 feet wide from Pamlico Sound to Beaufort Harbor by way of Wainwright Slough, Core Sound, and The Straits; also for an alternative route of the same width and depth through Back Sound by way of channels at east and west end of Harkers Island; for a channel 7 feet deep and 75 feet wide from the main channel in Core Sound to the town of Atlantic; for a side channel 5 feet deep, 75 feet wide, with basin 150 feet by 130 feet, same depth, at Davis; for a side channel 7 feet deep, 75 feet wide, with basin 200 feet by 500 feet, same depth, at Sealevel; and for a side channel 6 feet deep, 60 feet wide, with basin 100 feet by about 600 feet, same depth, at Marshallberg. On June 14, 1948, the Chief of Engineers approved transfer of the Taylors Creek RIVERS AND HARBORS-WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT 41 reach of this project to the project for Beaufort Harbor, N. C. (H. Doc. 111, 81st Cong., 1st sess.). The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $176,200, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $14,800. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents 1 Sept. 22, 1922 A 7-foot channel 75 feet wide from Core Sound to H. Doc. 88, 67th Cong., 1st sess. Beaufort Harbor. Aug. 30, 19352 A 7-foot channel 75 feet wide from Pamlico Sound H. Doe: 485, 72d Cong., 2d sess. to Beaufort Harbor via Wainwright Channel. Aug. 26, 1937 A 7-foot side channel 75 feet wide to Atlantic-.....-- Rivers and Harbors Committee Doe. 92, 74th Cong., 2d sess. Mar. Channels 7 feet deep, 75 feet wide, at east and west 2, 1945 H. Doe. 99, 77th Cong., 1st sess. end of Harkers Island and side channel 5 feet deep, 75 feet wide, with basin 150 feet by 130 feet, same depth, at Davis. 7-foot side channel 75 feet wide, with basin 200 feet Do--------. S. Doc. 247, 77th Cong., 2d sess. by 500 feet, same depth at Sealevel. May 17, 1950 6-foot side channel 60 feet wide, with basin 100 feet H. Doc. 68, 81st Cong., 1st sess. by about 600 feet, same depth, at Marshallberg. 1 These documents contain the latest published maps. 2 Included in the Public Works Administration program Jan. 3, 1934. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, provided that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, all necessary rights-of-way and spoil-disposal areas for new work and subsequent maintenance, remove all structures from the area to be dredged, release the United States from all claims for damages incident to the work of improvement, and provided further that local interests be required to contribute $1,000 toward the cost of dredging side channel and basin at Sealevel. The River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950, provides that responsible local interests furnish, without cost to the United States, all lands, easements, rights-of-way, and spoil-disposal areas necessary for the construction of the project and subsequent maintenance, when and as required; hold and save the United States free from all damages due to the construction and sub- sequent maintenance of the project; and provide at their own expense suitable space for public landing at Marshallberg, open to all on equal terms. Terminal facilities.-Between Pamlico Sound and the southern end of Core Sound there are 15 small wharves, which are open to all when not required by the owners. Marshallberg has 4 privately owned wharves with about 700 feet of berthing space and a public dock with 200 feet of berthing space. Additional wharves are needed at several of the communities along Core Sound. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is about 57 percent completed. That portion of the project providing for a through channel from Pamlico Sound to Beaufort was com- menced in August and completed in December 1934; the side channel to Atlantic was commenced in January and completed in February 1937; under authority of section 3 of the River and 642 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Harbor Act approved October 17, 1940, a side channel and basin at Sealevel, practically coinciding with the existing project, were dredged to a depth of 6 feet during December 1943 and January 1944, and the side channel and basin at Davis, N. C., was com- menced and completed in January 1948. No work has been done on the 7-by 75-foot connecting channels east and west of Harkers Island, the side channel and basin at Sealevel, nor the harbor and approach channel at Marshallberg. At the end of the fiscal year the controlling depth in the completed portion was 6 feet. The total costs and expenditures on the existing project for the through waterway and for the side channels and basins at Sea- level and Davis to June 30, 1950, including $40,000 Public Works funds for new work and $1,000 contributed by local interests, were $271,936.98, of which $72,842.89 was for new work and $199,094.09 for maintenance. The total cost of the side channel to Atlantic, all for new work, was $18,584.53, of which $13,171.72 was Works Progress Administration funds and $5,412.81 was contributed by local interests. Proposed operations.-An anticipated allotment of $519.54 for the fiscal year 1951, will be applied for miscellaneous surveys and contingencies. No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated_ ._- - -- $8,000.00 -$2, 812.15 .............. . 1$92, 842. 89 Cost ...... Expenditures _ . ----.. .. ------ 372. 24 372. 24 4, 815. 61 ---- ...-------- 92, 842. 89 4, 815.61 . .. .... ....... 292, 842. 89 Maintenance: Appropriated -_ _ _ $15, 000.00 17, 000.00 26, 750.00 $6, 750.00 211,947.90 Cost-.. .-- - 1,362.56 31,162. 23 12,082.18 21,417. 82 ------------ 211,947.90 Expenditures.... 1,351.12 31,173. 67 9, 984.95 23, 515.05 ------- - -- -211,947.90 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project............ $90,200 1In addition the Works Progress Administration spent $18, 584. 53 (of which $5, 412. 81 was contributed by local interests) for new work. s In addition $10, 000.00 of contributed funds were expended under previous project. 25. MOREHEAD CITY HARBOR, N. C. Location.-This harbor is on the northern shore of Bogue Sound, adjacent to Beaufort Harbor and Inlet. New Bern, N. C., the nearest city of importance, is about 43 miles by inland water- way to the northwest. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 420.) Previous project.-The channel across the ocean bar was form- erly improved under the title of Beaufort Inlet, N. C. The project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1905 (H. Doc. 563, 58th Cong., 2d sess.). For further details, see page 470 of Annual Report for 1935. RIVERS AND HARBORS-WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT 648 Existing project.-This provides for a channel 30 feet deep and 400 feet wide across the ocean bar at Beaufort Inlet, thence same depth and 300 feet wide to the marine terminals at Morehead City, enlarged to 600 feet to form a turning basin at that point, and for construction of jetties at the inlet; for a channel 12 feet deep and 100 feet wide from the 30-foot channel to Sixth Street, More- head City, thence same depth and 200 to 400 feet wide to Tenth Street, thence 6 feet deep and 75 feet wide to deep water in Bogue Sound. The average rise of the tide is about 2 1/2feet at Morehead City and 31/2 feet at the inlet. Observations made in 1907 showed an extreme range of 4.8 feet. The estimate of cost of new work, revised in 1950, is $2,221,100. The latest. (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $200,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Jiune 25, 1910 Channel 10 feet deep and 100 feet wide to the wharves H. Doc. 649, 61st Cong., 2d sess. at Morehead City, thence 200 feet wide in front of the wharves. July 3, 1930 Channel 12 feet deep and 100 feet wide from the outer H. Doc. 105, 70th Cong., 1st sess. harbor to 6th St. in Morehead City, thence 200 to (Contains latest published map.) 400 feet wide to 10th St., and a channel 6 feet deep and 75 feet wide connecting with Bogue Sound. Aug. 26, 19371 Channel 30 feet deep and 400 feet wide across the bar Senate committee print, 74th at Beaufort Inlet, thence 30 feet deep and 300 feet Cong., 1st sess. wide to the marine terminals at Morehead City. 1 Included in Public Works Administration program, July 5, 1934, under the National Industrial Re- covery Act of 1933. Local cooperation.-The project provides that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, spoil-disposal areas as required for new work and for future maintenance and all other lands needed for the improvement, and to the further condition that local interests give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that an adequate terminal open to the public on uniform terms will be available by the time the channel is completed. Ter- minals have been completed and spoil-disposal areas for new work furnished. Lands needed in connection with the construction of jetties have not been furnished. Terminal facilities.-There are 37 wharves along the main water front offthe town, with a total frontage of about 1,182 feet. The marine terminals provide 1,350 feet of berthing space with a depth alongside of 27 feet at mean low water, and facilities for transfer of cargoes between rail and water carriers. The exist- ing facilities are considered adequate for existing and prospective commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The work consisted of maintenance dredging with Government plant and hired labor and by contract and miscellaneous surveys. Between July 11 and August 11, 1949, and November 13 and December 16, 1949, the United States hopper dredge Hyde removed 637,870 cubic yards of material from the ocean bar channel and the outer end of the inside 30-foot channel at a cost of $137,209.16. 644 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Between August 4 and September 17, 1949, the contract dredge Washington removed 101,846 cubic yards of material from the inside 30-foot channel, at a cost of $34,854.27. Miscellaneous surveys cost $12,790.83. The total costs were $184,854.26 for maintenance. The expendi- tures were $183,149.63. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was 40 percent completed. The part of the existing project providing for a 12-foot channel to Morehead City, thence a 6-foot channel west- ward to Bogue Sound was commenced in February 1931 and com- pleted in March 1931; the part providing for the 30-foot channel to the terminals was commenced in November 1935 and completed in August 1936. No work has been done on the jetties proposed for Beaufort Inlet. At the close of the fiscal year a depth of 29.2 feet was available in the ocean-bar channel; 29.2 feet in the 30- foot channel (inside) to the terminals at Morehead City; 12 feet from deep water in the outer harbor to the foot of Tenth Street, Morehead City, and thence 4.5 feet westward to Bogue Sound. The total costs under the existing project to June 30, 1950, were $1,984,581.60, of which $613,106.40, including $59,630.54 regular funds and $553,475.86 Public Works funds, was for new work and $1,371,475.20 for maintenance. The total expenditures amounted to $1,982,840.67, including $553,475.86 Public Works funds. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $1,740.93, plus an anticipated allotment of $175,000 made for fiscal year 1951, a total of $176,740.93, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950............................. $1,740.93 Maintenance: Dredging the 30-foot channel through the inlet and the east end of the 30- by 300-foot inside channel with United States hopper dredge, 2 months, Dec. 16, 1950 to Feb. 15, 1951 .... $135,000.00 Dredging with United States plant and hired labor, Aug. 21-25, 1950................... 1,100.00 Dredging, by contract, turning basin and 30- by 300-foot approach channel, Feb. 15 to Mar. 15, 1951........................... 30,000.00 Miscellaneous surveys and contingenicies .... 8,900.00 'T'otal maintenance .................................. 175,000.00 Total for all work................................... 176,740.93 The additional sum of $175,000 is needed to be appropriated for the following scheduled work during the fiscal year 1952: Maintenance: Dredging the 30-foot channel through the inlet and the east end of the 30- by 300-foot inside chan- nel with United States hopper dredge, 2 months, Mar. 1 to Apr. 30, 1952...................... $118,000 Dredging, by contract, turning basin and 30- by 300-foot approach channel, Jan. 1 to Feb. 29, 1952 52,000 Miscellaneous surveys and contingencies .......... 5,000 Total for all work..................................... $175,000 .RIVERS AND HARBORS-WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT 645 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - -- - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated.----.----------------------------------------------------------$657,590.64 Cost-.....-----------.--------------------------.--------------------------- 657, 590. 64 Expenditures..--------------------------------------------.....................--------------657, 590. 64 Maintenance: Appropripted ....- $61, 500.00 $128, 500.00 $175, 000.00 $150,000.00 $145,000.00 1,656, 032. 64 Oo3t..... - .. 88, 832. 23 133, 320. 29 153, 994. 39 188, 625.07 184, 854.26 1, 656,032.64 Expendittiures..... 88,691.04 133,500. 15 154,006.15 188, 577.01 183, 149.63 1,654, 291. 71 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project...... .$1,608,000 26. BEAUFORT HARBOR, N. C. Location.-This harbor is just inside Beaufort Inlet adjacent to Morehead City Harbor. New Bern, N. C., the nearest city of importance, is about 43 miles by inland waterway to the north- west. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 420.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Act of July 4, 1836.= The total cost and expenditure was $5,000 for new work. For further details see page 1803 of Annual Report for 1915. Existing project. This provides for the stopping of erosion at the inlet by jetties and sand fences at Fort Macon and Shackle- ford Points and other shore protection; for a channel 12 feet deep at mean low water, 100 feet wide in Bulkhead and Gallants Channels and 600 feet wide in front of the town of Beaufort; for the construction of a stone bulkhead from Town Marsh across Bird Shoal to the westerly end of Carrot Island; and for a channel 12 feet deep at mean low water, 100 feet wide in Taylors Creek to extend about 2.6 miles easterly from about opposite Marsh Street in Beaufort to Lenoxville Point at North River. On June 14, 1948, the Chief of Engineers approved transfer of the Taylors Creek reach of the project Waterway connecting Pamlico Sound and Beaufort Harbor, N. C., to this project (H. Doc. 111, 81st Cong., 1st sess.). The distance from the inlet to the upper end of Gallants Channel is about 5 miles. The average rise of tide is 21/2 feet at Beaufort and 31/2 feet at the inlet. The extreme range of tides is 5 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, exclusive of amount expended on previous projects, is $423,900. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $24,700. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: 646 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 3' 1881 9-foot channel 200 feet wide through Bulkhead Chan- Annual Report, 1881, p. 1013. nel to Beaufort; a 6-foot channel 100 feet wide to North River and Core Sound; and the construc- tion of jetties on Shackleford Point. Do-....... Reduced channel 100 feet wide and 7 feet deep Annual Report, 1890, p. 1134. through Bulkhead Channel to Beaufort. Mar. 2, 1907 Repairs to Fort Macon jetties and additional jetties Specified in act. and shore protection. June 25, 1910 10-foot channel 60 feet wide from Beaufort through H. Doc. 511, 61st Cong., 2d sess. Gallants Channel to the inland waterway. Mar. 2, 1919 Turning and anchorage basin 10 feet deep in front H. Doc. 1108, 63d Cong., 2d sess. of Beaufort. Mar. 3, 1925 Bulkhead across Bird Shoal-.................. - . Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 8, 68th Cong., 2d sess.' July 3, 1930 Increase in depth to 12 feet in Bulkhead Channel, H. Doc. 776, 69th Cong., 2d sess.' Gallants Channel, and in front of Beaufort. Mar. 2, 1945 Increase in width and length of basin in front of H. Doc. 334, 76th Cong., 1st sess.' Beaufort, all to depth of 12 feet. May 17, 1950 Increase in depth to 12 feet and in width to 100 feet H. Doc. 111, 81st Cong., 1st sess.t in Taylors Creek. 1 Contains latest published maps. Local cooperationi.-The River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, in authorizing the increase in width and length of the basin in front of Beaufort, provided that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, as and when required, all lands, ease- ments, and rights-of-way and spoil-disposal areas required for initial work and for subsequent maintenance, and hold and save the United States free from claims for damages resulting from the improvement. The River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950, in authorizing increased depth and width in Taylors Creek, im- posed similar conditions of local cooperation. Terminal facilities.-There are 50 wharves contiguous to this harbor. They have a total frontage of about 2,000 feet. The existing facilities are considered adequate for present commerce. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-The work consisted of maintenance dredging by contract and miscellaneous surveys. Between March 2 and 4, 1950, the contract dredge Marion removed 8,417 cubic yards of material from Gallants Channel at a cost of $3,702.82. Miscellaneous surveys cost $966.10. The total costs were $4,668.92 for maintenance. The expenditures were $4,636.92. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 66 percent completed. The deepening of Bulkhead and Gallants Channels and the basin in front of Beaufort was commenced in March and completed in July 1931. No work has been done on increasing the width and length of the basin in front of Beaufort nor dredging the 12-foot channel in Taylors Creek. At the close of the fiscal year the controlling depth in the completed portions was 12 feet. The stone jetties and training wall were in fair condi- tion. The costs under the existing project to June 30, 1950, were $269,667.38 for new work and $336,224.95 for maintenance, a total of $605,892.33. The expenditures were $269,667.38 for new work and $336,192.95 for maintenance, a total of $605,860.33. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $363.08, plus an anticipated allotment of $16,371.98, a total of $16,735.06, will be applied as follows: RIVERS AND HARBORS-WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT 647 Accounts payable June 30, 1950.............................. $32.00 Maintenance: Dredging with United States plant and hired labor in Bulkhead and Gallants Channels, and Taylors Creek Aug. 24 to Sept. 12, 1950 .... $15,536.37 Miscellaneous surveys and contingencies...... 1,166.69 16,703.06 Total ............................................... 16,735.06 No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated----....--------------------------------------------------------$274,667.38 Cost... ------------ -------------------------------------------------- 274, 667.38 Expenditures ...---------------------- -----------.--------------..------....----- 274,667. 38 Maintenance: Appropriated .-- $9, 924.17 $17, 500. 00 $8,500.00 $5,000.00 336, 556. 03 Cost.. .... $8,999. 85 19,154. 40 17, 500.00 8, 500.00 4, 668.92 336, 224.95 Expenditures- ..- 8,974. 25 19,180.00 17, 430.31 8, 569.69 4, 636.92 336,192.95 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.......... $154,200 27. CHANNEL FROM BACK SOUND TO LOOKOUT BIGHT, N. C. Location.-This channel extends from a point near the eastern end of Harkers Island, about 8 miles east of Beaufort, through the shallow waters of Back Sound and Lighthouse Bay, to and through Shackleford Banks, and into the Atlantic Ocean at Lookout Bight, and is about 4 miles long. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 420.) Existing project.-The project provides for a channel 100 feet wide and 7Tfeet deep at mean low water from deep water in Back Sound, through Shackleford Banks to deep water in Lookout Bight. The mean range of tide is 3.8 feet in Lookout Bight and 1.3 feet in Back Sound, and the extreme range is 8.2 feet in Look- out Bight and 3.8 feet in Back Sound. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $99,700. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $27,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Aug. 26, 1937 5-foot channel, 50 feet wide from Back Sound to H. Doc. 251, 75th Cong., 1st sess., Mar. 2, 1945 Lookout Bight. Present project dimensions--------...------ H. Doe. 746, 77th Cong., 2d sess.1 1 Contains latest published maps. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-None. Not required. 648 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY," 1950 Operations and results during fiscal year.-Miscellaneous sur- veys were made. The costs were $4,190.65. The expenditures were $27,952.86. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is 33 per- cent completed. The channel 5 feet deep, 50. feet wide, was com- menced in August 1938 and completed in October 1938. No work has been done on increasing the depth to 7 feet and the width to 100 feet. The controlling depth at the close of the fiscal year was 4.2 feet. The costs under the existing project to June 30, 1950, were $24,676.08 for new work and $163,478.91 for maintenance, a total of $188,154.99. The expenditures were $24,676.08 for new work and $163,316.37 for maintenance, a total of $187,992.45. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $971.89, plus an anticipated allotment of $3,497.14, a total of $4,469.03, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950.............................. $162.54 Maintenance: Dredging with United States plant and hired labor, Sept. 22-28, 1950 ..................... $3,493.73 Miscellaneous surveys and contingencies ........ 812.76 4,306.49 Total .... .......................................... 4,469.03 No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including . -....- - -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated..------...............------------ -------------- --------------------------- $24,676.08 Cost .------------------------------------------------------------------ 24,676.08 Expenditures---_ ---------------- ---------------------------------------- - 24,676.08 Maintenance: Appropriated. - -_ $43, 000. 00 -$16, 522.05 $17, 000.00 $34, 000. 00 $2, 247. 04 164, 288. 26 (ost--...------..- - - 26, 356. 34 121.61 17,000. 00 31, 247. 04 4,190. 65 163, 478. 91 Expenditures.. .. 26, 320.31 157.64 17, 000.00 7,322. 29 27, 952. 86 163, 316.37 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.......... .$75,000 28. CAPE FEAR RIVER, N. C., ABOVE WILMINGTON Location.-This river is formed by the confluence at Moncure, N. C., in Chatham County, of the Deep and Haw Rivers. It flows southeasterly and empties into the Atlantic Ocean at Cape Fear, near the southern extremity of the State. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 424 and 425.) Previous projects.-Adopted by acts of March 3, 1881, and June 13, 1902. For further details see page 1805 of Annual Report for 1915 and page 535 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for a navigable depth of 8 feet at low water from Navassa to the head of navigation at Fayette- ville, 115 miles above Wilmington, by constructing three locks and dams and by dredging river shoals between Navassa and Fayette- RIVERS ' AND HARBORS-WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT 649 ville, and for a dredged channel from Wilmington to Navassa (4 miles), 25 feet deep and generally 200 feet wide with a cut-off across Horseshoe Bend and a turning basin 550 feet long and 400 feet in average width at its head. Data regarding locks and dams are as follows: Distance Distance Maximum Lock and dam Location from Wil- above available Lift mington mouth dimensions Miles Miles Feet Feet No. 1........... Kings Bluff_______.____ ....-------------------- 39 69 200 by 40 11 No. 2--- -_____-_______ Browns Landing __..... 71 101 200 by 40 9 No. 3------.......--------------... Tolars Landing 95 125 300 by 40 9 Available depth on Character Year of Lock and dam miter sills of foun- Kind of Type of construction comple- Actual at low dation dam tion cost water Feet No. 1............... 9 Sand ..- Fixed.._ Concrete lock, timber crib 1916 1$565, 856 dam, rock filled. No. 2..... . . . . . . 12 _ _do ..-..- .do..... Concrete lock, dam rock 1917 2 909, 633 filled. No. 3 .............. 9 __do ... .-.. do.... Concrete lock, concrete 1935 660,930 dam. 1Includes $96,184 for increasing lift. 2 Includes $356,443 for reconstruction and repairs. The tide ranges from 3.4 feet at Wilmington to 1 foot at Lock No. 1, Kings Bluff, N. C., 39 miles above. The extreme range of lunar tides is 6.4 feet at Wilmington and 1.5 feet at Kings Bluff. The maximum variation due to floods ranges from 70 feet at Fayetteville to 5 feet at Wilmington. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1937, is $2,700,700, exclusive of amount expended on previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $105,- 000, including $45,000 for operation and care of locks and dams. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 25, 1910 The 8-foot channel and construction of 2 locks and H. Doc. 890, 60th Cong., 1st sess, dams. July 3, 1930 Channel 22 feet deep to Navassa. (No work was Rivers and Harbors Committee done on this project.) Doc. 39, 71st Cong., 2d sess. June 26, 19341 Operation and care of locks and dams provided for with funds from War Department appropriations for rivers and harbors. Aug. 30, 19352 Construction of lock and dam No. 3, and repairs H. Doc. 786, 71st Cong., 3d sess.* and alterations to locks and dams Nos. 1 and 2. Aug. 26, 1937 Present project demensions from Wilmington to Rivers and Habors Committee Navassa with cut-off across Horseshoe Bend, and Doc. 17, 75th Cong., 1st sess.a a turning basin. SPermanent Appropriations Repeal Act. 3 Included in Public Works Administration program, Sept. 27, 1933. 8 Contains latest published maps. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-There are six wharves between Wilming- ton and Fayetteville, including the public terminal at that point. 650 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U, S. ARMY, 1950 They have a total frontage of about 700 feet. The terminals ap- pear to be adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.--The work consisted of maintenance dredging with leased plant, preparation of plans and specifications for maintenance dredging, clearing and snag- ging with Government plant and hired labor, miscellaneous sur- veys, operation and maintenance of three locks and dams, and unwatering and repairs to lock chamber and gates at Lock and Dam No. 2. Between January 6 and February 21, 1950, the leased dredge Savannah on maintenance dredging removed 203,470 cubic yards of material from shoals between miles 94.9 and 30 at a cost of $36,348.36. Preparation of plans and specifications for maintenance dredg- ing to begin in July 1950 in the 25-foot channel from Wilmington to Navassa cost $1,474.23. Between January 27 and April 24, 1950, the United States derrickboat Northeast removed 1,144 obstructions from the chan- nel and 389 obstructions from the banks between miles 55 and 115 at a cost of $16,918.50. Miscellaneous surveys cost $5,039.02. The three locks and dams were operated and maintained at a cost of $42,428.11, of which $36,595.57 was for operation and $5,832.54 for ordinary maintenance. Between November 8 and December 3, 1949, Lock and Dam No. 2 was unwatered and repairs made to the lock chamber and gates at a cost of $28,012.43. The total costs were $130,220.65 for maintenance. The ex- penditures were $128,273.83. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is com- plete. The construction of Locks and Dams 1 and 2, and dredging of river shoals, was commenced in August 1912 and completed in July 1917. The construction of Lock and Dam 3 and repairs and alterations to Locks and Dams 1 and 2 were commenced in January 1934 and completed in July 1935. The dredging of the 25-foot channel to Navassa was commenced in November 1938 and com- pleted in January 1939. The controlling depths are 21 feet from Wilmington to Navassa, 4 miles; thence 18 feet to 9 miles above Wilmington; thence 7 feet to Fayetteville, 115 miles above Wil- mington. The total costs under the existing project to June 30, 1950, were $3,745,784.36, of which $2,339,797.63 (including $1,- 104,390.72 Public Works funds) was for new work, $771,012.45 for maintenance, and $634,974.28 for operating and care. The total expenditures to June 30, 1950 were $3,743,821.54, of which $2,463,605.26 was regular funds, $1,104,390.72 Public Works funds, and $175,825.56 expended between November 1, 1916, and June 30, 1935, on the operating and care of the works of im- provement under the provisions of the indefinite appropriation for such purposes. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $28,872.76, plus an anticipated allotment of $34,990.35, a total of $63,863.11, will be applied as follows: RIVERS AND HARBORS-WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT 651 Accounts payable June 30, 1950.............................. $805.71 Maintenance: Dredging with United States plant and hired labor, July 1=15, 1950 (Bid-rejected job).. $15,177.93 Snagging with United States plant and hired labor, July 25 to Aug. 18, 1950.............. 3,487.01 Miscellaneous surveys and contingencies ...... 3,452.69 22,117.63 Maintenance (operating and care) : Operating Locks and Dams 1, 2, and 3, July 1, 1950 to June 30, 1951 .......... 40,939.77 Total for all work ................. .................. 63,863.11 The additional sum of $135,000 is needed to be appropriated for the following scheduled work for the fiscal year 1952: Maintenance: Dredging, by contract, Sept. 1 to Oct. 31, 1951...... $44,000 Snagging with. United States plant and hired labor, Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 1951............................ 12,000 Addition to fender system at each Lock, by contract, Sept. 1 to Oct. 31, 1951................ 40,000 Miscellaneous surveys and contingencies............. 4,000 100,000 Maintenance (operating and care) : Operating Locks and Dams 1, 2, and 3, July 1, 1951 to June 30, 1952...... .35,000 35,000 Total for all work..................................... 135,000 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- - - - -- - - -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated---....-...------------------------.......-------------......-------------.$2,488, 916. 82 Cost...---------- ----------------------------------------------------- 2,488,916.82 Expenditures---....------------- --------------- --------------------------- 2, 488,916. 82 Maintenance: Appropriated -....- $90, 600.00 $25, 229. 54 $91, 500.00 $19, 000.00 $152, 400.00 $1, 441,074. 34 C )st--------... --._ 138, 330. 38 62,182. 48 52, 258.91 55, 617. 21 130, 220.65 1,414,164. 40 Expenditures ....- - 137, 858.03 62, 709. 43 47, 279. 69 60, 580. 43 128, 273.83 1,412, 201. 58 29. NORTHEAST (CAPE FEAR) RIVER, N. C. Location.-This river rises in the northern Duplin County and flows 130 miles southerly, emptying into the Cape Fear River at Wilmington, 30 miles above its mouth. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1235.) Existing project.-This provides for clearing the natural chan- nel for small steamers to Hallsville and for pole boats to Kornegays Bridge. Total length of section is 103 miles. The lower 2.5 miles are a part of the -Wilmington Harbor, N. C., project. The tide ranges from about 3.4 feet at the mouth to nothing a short dis- tance above Bannermans Bridge. The extreme range of lunar tides is 6.4 feet at the mouth, 2.5 feet at Castle Hayne, and 2 feet at Smiths Bridge. The upper portion is subject to freshets of from 652 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 8 to 12 feet. The maximum variation due to floods is 5 feet at the mouth, 8 feet at Kornegays Bridge, and 13 feet at Bannermans Bridge. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1945, is $11,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $2,000. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of September 19, 1890. (See H. Ex. Doc. 35, 51st Cong., 1st sess., which contains latest published map, and Annual Report, 1890, p. 1181.) Local cooperation.-None. Terminal facilities.-There are no wharves on this river, except that portion included in Wilmington Harbor, N. C. Natural land- ings are used for loading and are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Clearing of the natural channel was begun in 1890 and completed in 1896. The river is in fair condition to a point 521/2 miles above the mouth. The governing depths from the lower limits of the project (mile 2.5 above mouth) are 6 feet for 48 miles above the mouth and thence feet to Crooms Bridge, 56 miles above the mouth. Above Croonms Bridge the ' river is navigable only during freshets, which may occur any month in the year. The total costs and expenditures under the existing project to June 30, 1950, were $10,687.96 for new work, and $61,138.57 for maintenance, a total of $71,826.53. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year endingJune 30 June 30, 1950, including - .- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated . ----------------------------------------------------------- $10,687.96 - ---------------------- Cost-----.......---.... ----------------------------------- 10,687.96 Expenditures.. .........-------.-------------------------.......--------------.--------------. 10,687.96 Maintenance: Appropriated ...-........------------...------------ $5, 000. 00 -$5, 000.00 -------------- 61,138. 57 Cost- ......------------.....---------....--------------.....-------------..--------------.. 61,138.57 Expenditures..--...---......... II ... ...--------------....... -----..----- 61,138.57 30. SMITHS CREEK (WILMINGTON), N. C. Location.-Smiths Creek rises in New Hanover County and is a tributary of Northeast (Cape Fear) River, which it enters from the east just above Wilmington. (See U. S. Coast and Geo- detic Survey Chart No. 425.) Existing project.-This provides for a dredged channel at Wil- mington, N. C., 12 feet deep at mean low water and 100 feet wide through the bar at the mouth. The average rise of the tide is 3.4 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1931, is $11,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $500. RIVERS AND HARBORS-WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT 653 This project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of Au- gust 30, 1935 (S. Doc. No. 23, 72d Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in that document. Local cooperation.-None. Terminal facilities.-There are no terminal facilities and none are needed for the handling of the present commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1937. At the close of the fiscal year the limiting mean low watex depth was 10.6 feet. The total costs and expenditures under the existing project to June 30, 1950, were $8,507.45 for new work and $17.61 for maintenance, a total of $8,525.06. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - -- - - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated ----------------------------------------------------------- $8, 507. 45 Cost------ ------------------------------------------------------------- 8,507.45 Expenditures.. ------------------------------------------------------------ 8, 507. 45 Maintenance: Appropriated..-------------------------------------------------------------- 17.61 Cost....------------------ --------------------------------------------------- 17.61 17.61 Expenditure-------- ------------ -------------- -------------- -------------- Expenditures... 17. 61 31. WILMINGTON HARBOR, N. C. Location.-Wilmington Harbor, N. C., consists of a dredged ship channel from the ocean across the entrance bar and up the Cape Fear River to the mouth of Northeast (Cape Fear) River, thence 2.75 miles up the latter to a turning basin at the upstream end. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 424 and 425.) Previous projects.-Authorized by River and Harbor Acts of March 2, 1829; July 22, 1854; July 11, 1870; March 3, 1873; June 23, 1874; September 19, 1890; June 13, 1902; and March 2, 1907. For further details, see page 1804 of Annual Report for 1915 and page 533 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 35 feet deep and 400 feet wide from the 35-foot contour in the Atlantic Ocean through the ocean-bar channel, thence 34 feet deep and 400 feet wide to the upper end of the anchorage basin (foot of Castle St.) at Wilmington, thence 32 feet deep and 400 feet wide to Hilton Bridge over Northeast (Cape Fear) River, with increased widths at bends; for an anchorage basin at Wilmington 34 feet deep, 2,000 feet long, 900 feet wide at the upper end, 1,100 feet wide at the lower end, with approaches 1,500 feet long at the upper end and 4,500 feet long at the lower end with some widening of the 939127-51-vol. 1.---42 654 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 transition channel at the downstream end; for a turning basin opposite the principal terminals at Wilmington, 32 feet deep, 1,000 feet long, 800 feet wide, with suitable approaches at each end; for a channel 12 feet deep and- 100 feet wide in the Cape Fear River, from a point near the eastern entrance of the Intracoastal Waterway to a connection with the main river channel at a point about 3 miles above; and for a channel 25 feet deep, 200 feet wide, from Hilton Bridge over Northeast (Cape Fear) River to a turning basin of the same depth, 600 feet wide, 11/4 miles above. The plane of reference is mean low water. The length of the section under improvement is about 311/4 miles, the upper limit being 11/4 miles above Hilton Bridge over Northeast (Cape Fear) River. The average rise of tide is 4.7 feet at the ocean bar, 3.6 feet at Keg Island, and 3.4 feet at Wilmington. The extreme range of tides is about 8.5 feet at the ocean bar, 7.3 feet at Orton Cove, and 6.4 feet at Wilmington. The estimated cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $6,540,000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $500,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents July 25, 1912 Channel 26 feet deep and 400 feet wide across the bar, H. Doc. 287, 62d Cong., 2d sess. thence same depth and 300 feet wide, increased at bends to Wilmington. Mar. 2, 1919 Channel 30 feet deep and 400 feet wide, across the H. Doc. 746, 65th Cong., 2d sess. ocean bar. (No work was done on this project.) Sept. 22, 1922 A new channel across the ocean bar 30 feet deep and H. Doc. 94, 67th Cong., 1st sess. 400 feet wide from Baldhead Point. July 3, 1930 30-foot project to Hilton Bridge at Wilmington, and Rivers and Harbors Committee a turning basin. Doc. 39, 71st Cong., 2d sess. 1 Mar. 2, 1945 Increase channel widths from 300 to 400 feet, turning H. Doc. 131, 76th Cong., 1st sess. basin from 600 to 800 feet, and a channel 12 feet deep, 100 feet wide, from Inland Waterway to river channels. Do-...... Increase length of southerly approach to anchorage S. Doc. 83, 76th Cong., 1st sess.t basin from 1,500 to 4,500 feet, and increase depth of channel from outer end of ocean bar to Wilming- ton, including turning basin, from 30 to 32 feet. 1 Do-...... Channel 25 feet deep, 200 feet wide, from Hilton S. Doc. 170, 76th Cong., 3d sess. Bridge, Northeast (Cape Fear) River, to a turning basin, same depth, 13 miles above. May 17, 1950 Increase depth to 35 feet over ocean bar, thence 34 H. Doc. 87, 81st Cong., 1st sess. feet to upper end of anchorage basin, including anchorage basin, and with some widening of the transition channel at the anchorage basin. t, Contains latest published maps. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950, provided that local interests furnish, without cost to the United States, all lands, easements, rights-of-way, and spoil-disposal areas necessary for construction and subsequent maintenance of the project, when and as required; and hold and save the Unfited States free from damages due to the construction and subsequent maintenance of the project. Local interests appear willing and able to fulfill the local cooperation requirements. Terminal facilities.-There are 61 wharves of all classes at Wilmington, with a combined berthing space of 22,986 linear feet, RIVERS AND HARBORS-WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT 655 and depths of water alongside from 10 to 30 feet at mean low water. Additional port terminal facilities are being constructed by the State of North Carolina at the shipyard site near the downstream end of the anchorage basin. Below Wilmington there are 27 wharves, which are considered adequate for present needs. For further details, see Port Series N. 11, revised 1944, Corps of Engineers. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The work consisted of maintenance dredging by contract and with Government plant and hired labor, construction of survey and dredging ranges by contract, construction of dike for disposal area by contract, and miscellaneous surveys. Between January 5 and February 5, 1950, the United States hopper dredge Lyman removed 816,247 cubic yards of material from Baldhead Shoal (ocean bar) channel at a cost of $64,687.62. Between October 17 and December 16, 1949, the contract dredge Pullen removed 353,284 cubic yards of material from the river channel and 60,584 cubic yards from the connecting channel to the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, a total of 413,868 cubic yards at a cost of $95,428.63. Between July 1 and October 31, 1949, cost of material and for installation by contract of 188 survey and dredging ranges was $39,028.67. Between June 23 and 30, 1950, the contractor constructed 2,780 feet of dike for Eagle Island disposal area at a cost of $7,484.81. Miscellaneous surveys cost $24,024.05. The total costs were $230,653.78 for maintenance. The expendi- tures were $229,595.95. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is about 71 percent completed. Deepening and widening the river channel to 32 feet by 400 feet, enlarging and deepening the anchorage basin and southern approach thereto, and deepening the ocean- bar channel to 32 feet, was commenced in April 1947 and com- pleted to the foot of Castle Street at Wilmington in May 1949. Dredging the 200- by 25-foot channel and basin in Northeast (Cape Fear) River above Hilton Bridge was commenced in Octo- ber 1948 and completed in November 1948. Dredging the 100- by 12-foot channel form the Intracoastal Waterway to the ship channel in the river was commenced in November 1948 and completed in December 1948. No work has been done on the 32- foot project on that portion of the river channel above Castle Street, except increasing the width of the turning basin to 800 feet, 30 feet deep, and widening the east side of the river channel, in the vicinity of the turning basin, to the harbor line, to a depth of 30 feet. No work has been done on deepening the ocean-bar channel to 35 feet nor the river channel and anchorage basin to 34 feet. At the close of the fiscal year the controlling depths were 32 feet in the ocean-bar channel, 29 feet in the river channel up to Castle Street at Wilmington, 29 feet to and in the turning basin, 25 feet to and in the turning basin in Northeast (Cape Fear) River, and 10 feet in the connecting channel with the Intracoastal Waterway. The total costs under the existing project to June 30, 1950, were $4,103,711.80 for new work and $6,061,091.69 for 656 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 maintenance, a total of $10,164,803.49. The total expenditures were $10,163,622.98. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $44,774.50, plus an anticipated allotment of $281,000 made for fiscal year 1951, plus accounts receivable, $531.49, a total of $326,305.99, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950............................. $1,712.00 Maintenance: Dredging, by contract, Oct. 1, 1950 to Mar. 15, 1951 and May and June 1951 ............ $270,000.00 Construction of dike and spillways, by con- tract, July 1-Sept. 30, 1950............... 25,000.00 Miscellaneous surveys and contingencies..... 29,593.99 324,593.99 Total for all work.................................. 326,305.99 The additional sum of $500,000 can be profitably expended for the following scheduled work during the fiscal year 1952: Maintenance: Dredging, by contract, Oct. 1, 1951, to Mar. 31, 1952 $385,000 Dredging with United States plant and hired labor, Dec. 1-31, 1951 ............................. 85,000 Miscellaneous surveys and contingencies .......... 20,000 Repairs to Swash Defense Dam with United States plant and hired labor, May 1 to June 30, 1952... 10,000 Total for all work.....................................' $500,000 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including 1-46-- --- -19 -- 4- - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated_ ... $1,010, 000.00 -$9, 500.00 $302, 812.15 $774, 500.00 -$8, 082. 82 $8, 729,326. 47 Cost-----.... -. 17, 246.95 161,381. 88 885, 937.44 1,005,163.06 -. -... 8, 729, 326.47 Expenditures -.... 16, 706. 61 156, 441.68 688, 678.16 1, 207, 802. 88 100. 00 8, 729, 326. 47 Maintenance: Appropriated... 373, 400.00 74, 348.99 250, 000.00 204, 000.00 246,000.00 6, 707, 299.93 Cost-............ 408, 967. 53 122, 525. 27 295,196. 59 195,170.95 230, 653. 78 6, 663, 705.94 Expenditures.... 408,189.58 123, 303. 22 276,151.23 214,193. 63 229, 495.95 6, 662, 525. 43 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.......... $1,836,800 32. LOCKWOODS FOLLY RIVER, N. C. Location.-Lockwoods Folly River is a small stream about 50 miles long, wholly in Brunswick County, which empties into the Atlantic Ocean 12 miles west of the mouth of the Cape Fear River. Supply, 19 miles above the mouth, is the practical head of naviga- tion. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1236 and U. S. Geological Survey map of North Carolina.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 100 feet wide and 6 feet deep at low water from the ocean to the bridge at Sup- ply, 19 miles above, to be secured by dredging through the oyster rocks and mud fiats. The average rise of the tide is about 41/2 feet near the inlet and 2 feet at Supply. RIVERS AND HARBORS-WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT 657 The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1892, is $60,000. The latest (1950) estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $500. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved September 19, 1890 (Annual Report for 1887, p. 1099). The latest published maps are in that report. Local cooperation.-None required. Terminal facilities.-There are no wharves on this river. Na- tural landings are used for loading and are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Priorto the fiscal year 1940, no work had been done on this project since 1897, when the proj- ect was about 33 percent completed. At the close of the year, between the Intracoastal Waterway and Genoes Point, the controlling depth was 4 feet, thence 3 feet to Supply, 21 miles above the mouth, the head of navigation. The total costs and expenditures under the existing project to June 30, 1950, were $30,912.42, of which $17,818.50 was for new work and $13,093.92 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled during fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated--- ..-.....-.-----------...------------............--..-...........................--------------..-------------- $17,818.50 Cost -----.......-... --------------- .----------.--------------.------- .17,818.50 Expenditures...... ... . ... .... -------------------- ..---------------------- 17,818.50 Maintenance: Appropriated---........ ....----------------------- $5,000.00 -$5, 000.00 .13, 093.92 Cost... 13, 093. 92 Expenditures----.............. ... ..------------- ------ 13,093.92 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.......... $42,181.50 33. SHALLOTTE RIVER, N. C. Location.-Shallotte River is a small stream in Brunswick County, N. C., rising in the large swamp country between the Cape Fear and Waccamaw Rivers known as Green Swamp. The stream is about 30 miles long and flows southerly into the Atlantic Ocean about 20 miles west of the mouth of the Cape Fear River. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 150.) Previous project.-The River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1907, appropriated $3,000 to be expended on this river. For further details of previous project see page 1806 of Annual Report for 1915. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 4 feet deep at mean low water and 36 feet wide from the mouth to the town of Shallotte. The length of the section under improvement is 9 miles. The river is tidal, the rise and fall varying from 5 feet at 658 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 the mouth to 3 feet at Shallotte. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1927, is $15,400. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $1,200. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 4, 1913 Improvement to Whites Landing..---------------H. Doc. 721, 62d Cong., 2d sess. Jan. 21, 1927 Extension of improvement to Shallotte ----------- _ H. Doc. 273, 69th Cong., 1st sess. No map of this stream has been published. Local cooperation.-None required. Terminal facilities.-There are four wharves at Shallotte. These terminals are considered adequate for the present needs of com- merce. Operations and resultsi during fiscal year. None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project was completed in 1929 at a saving of $321 under the estimated cost. At the close of the year, between the Intracoastal Waterway and Shal- lotte, 9 miles above, the controlling depth was 2 feet. The total costs and expenditures under the existing project to June 30, 1950, were $15,181.37 for new work and $6,467.81 for maintenance, a total of $21,649.18. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled during fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated...-----.------------.------------------------------------------$18,181.37 Cost ------------ ----... -------------------------------------------------. 18,181.37 Expenditures.... . .. . . 18, 181.37 ...------------------------------------------------------------ Maintenance: Appropriated.....-------------------------------.----------------------------- 6,467.81 Cost...--------------------------------------- ---------------------------- 6,467.81 Expenditures_---------------..... ---------..... --................-... 6,467.81 34. 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 river and harbor appropriations for any one fiscal year for the removal of accumu- lated snags and other obstructions and for protecting, clearing, and straightening channels in navigable harbors, streams, and tributaries thereof when such work is advisable in the interest of navigation. During the fiscal year 1947 an allotment of $86,000 was re- ceived for dredging a channel through an encroaching sand spit RIVERS AND HARBORS-WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICTr 659 and rip-rapping the north side of the dredged cut, in order to reduce currents through Masonboro Inlet, at the southern extremi- ty of Wrightsville Beach, N. C., and to restore former conditions so far as practicable. During the fiscal year 1949 an allotment of $35,000 was received for providing a channel 14 feet deep and 200 feet wide in Wallace Channel, Pamlico Sound, N. C., to serve the needs of menhaden fishing vessels based in the Beaufort-Morehead City area and trawlers based at various points on Pamlico Sound and contiguous waters. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Surveys in connec- tion with hydraulic studies were made at Masonboro Inlet, N. C. The costs were $1,801.96. The expenditures were $1,532.96. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The construction at Masonboro Inlet, N. C., was completed in November 1947; surveys in con- nection with hydraulic studies were completed in May 1950. The total costs were $84,687.37. The total expenditures were $84,- 41$.37. Dredging Wallace Channel, Pamlico Sound, N. C., was com- pleted in June 1949. The costs and expenditures for the work were $35,000. Total costs under the projects were $119,687.37. Total expendi- tures were $119,418.37. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated_ .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ._.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C ost.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E xpenditures .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maintenance: Appropriated.-_._...... . $86, 000. 00 -..-- -.. $35, 000.00 -- - - $121,000.00 Cost-..........- --....... 527. 05 $77, 752.55 39, 605.81 $1, 801.96 119, 687. 37 Expenditures--.. - - . 513.86 77, 513. 81 39, 857. 74 1, 532.96 119, 418.37 35. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES The costs during the fiscal year were $55,356.06. The expendi- tures were $53,196.85. The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $893.81, plus a partial allotment of $25,000 and an anticipated allotment of $29,300.00 for fiscal year 1951, a total of $55,193.81, will be applied as needed during the fiscal year 1951 to payment of expenses incurred under this heading. The additional sums of $13,700 for examinations and surveys and $30,000 for contingencies, a total of $43,700, can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1952. 660 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated.... cost_ -........ ------------ -.---------- -------------- ------------- ------------- :::::::::::::::: Cost.. Expenditures.... Maintenance: Appropriated -.... $28, 500.00 $33, 000.00 $32, 550. 00 $44, 650. 00 $50,100. 00 $517, 792. 21 Cost.--... - 37, 239.24 43, 366. 73 29, 094. 84 44, 202.45 55, 356.06 519, 083.06 Expenditures -....- 34, 439.95 46,169.92 28, 260.17 45, 024. 27 53,196. 85 516, 894. 40 36. INACTIVE NAVIGATION PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures Estimated Name of project full report, to June 30, 1950 amountere- see Annual quired to Report for- New work Maintenance complete 1. Waterway from Norfolk, Va., to the 21946 _............ ....... (3) sounds of North Carolina (Wilmington district).1 2. Newbegun Creek, N. C.'... .------ 21928 $4,802.08 $246. 58 (3) 3. Perquimans River, N. C.1 '--------------- 21910 13, 750.00 _... ...... (3) 4. Mackay Creek, N. C.1................ 21938 13, 374. 60 4, 773.03 (3) 5. Fishing Creek, N. C.4_---.......... .... 1931 22, 715.10 8, 632. 85 (3) 6. South River, N. C.1 _---------------- 1936 12, 452.02 21,469.88 (3) 7. Swift Creek, N. C.'-1 -- -- _-- 1940 1, 600.00 5, 422.00 (3) 8. Contentnea Creek, N. C.1----- ... _ -_ 1941 64, 394. 56 32, 247.15 (3) 9. Trent River, N. C......--------_- - 1946 115,199.45 69, 786. 75 $ 14, 500 10. Harbor of Refuge at Cape Lookout, 1934 1,368, 798.72 32, 853.75 1,160, COO N. C.' 11. Black River, N. C....... . ..---------------------.. 1941 12, 358. 40 36, 071.85 (3) 1 Channels adequate for commerce. 2 Report of Norfolk, Va., district. 8 Completed. 4 No commerce reported. 37. PLANT ALLOTMENT, WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- - -- - __ __ fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated........................................................................... Cost...... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Expenditures.. ............................. .---------------------- Maintenance: Appropriated..._ -$540, 000.00 $827, 694.11 -$577, 565. 23 .------------------------- $507, 833.31 Un d istrib u ted ---....- ......- .. .... .. . . . .4 19 , 9 56 .20 Expenditures.... --- 642, 827.76 124, 153. 64 180, 291.63 $18,715.24 $79,508.44 475, 935.59 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950...................... $76,780.60 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project. . . .................... 1,220.00 RIVERS AND HARBORS-WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT 661 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Albemarle Sound, N. C. channel River and Harbor Act, to Thoroughfare, either via Mar. 2, 1945. Lower Cashie River, Middle River, and Bachelors Bay, or via any other route. Albemarle Sound, Inland House Public Works Waterway from Norfolk, Va., Committee resolution, to Beaufort Inlet, N. C., with Apr. 13, 1948. a view to determining the ex- tent that the Inland Waterway affects the farm lands between Albemarle Sound and the Pungo River. (Final report.) Albemarle Sound, Inland Senate Public Works Waterway from Norfolk, Va., Committee resolution, to Beaufort Inlet, N. C., with Apr. 20, 1948. a view to determining the ex- tent that the Inland Waterway affects the farm lands between Albemarle Sound and the Pungo River. (Final report.) Bachelors Bay, N. C., Lower River and Harbor Act, Cashie River and Middle Mar. 2, 1945. River, Channel via, from Thoroughfare to Albemarle Sound, N. C., or via any other route. Banks Channel to the ocean via House Public Works Sept. 20, 1949 H. Doc. 341, Favorable. Masonboro Inlet, Beaufort, Committee resolution, 81st Cong., N. C., to Cape Fear River, In- July 8, 1947. 1st sess. land Waterway, channel from. Beaufort, N. C., to Cape Fear Rivers and Harbors Com- Oct. 18, 1949 H. Doc. 379, Do. River, Inland Waterway, in- mittee resolution, Nov. 81st Cong., cluding waterway to Jackson- 30, 1945. 1st sess. ville, N. C., for side channel to Peltier Creek west of More- head City. Beaufort, N. C., to Cape Fear House Public Works Sept. 20, 1949 H. Doc. 341, Do. River, Inland Waterway, chan- Committee resolution, 81st Cong., nel from Banks Channel to the July 8, 1947. 1st sess. ocean via Masonboro Inlet. Beaufort Inlet, N. C., to Norfolk, House Public Works Va., with a view to determin- Committee resolution, ing the extent that the Inland Apr. 13, 1948. Waterway affects the farm lands and timber lands be- tween Albemarle Sound and Pungo River. (Final report.) Beaufort Inlet, N. C., to Norfolk, Senate Public Works Va., with a view to determin- Committee resolution, ing the extent that the Inland Apr. 20, 1948. Waterway affects the farm lands and timber lands be- tween Albemarle Sound and Pungo River. (Final report.) Beaufort Harbor, N. C., Channel Senate Public Works from Pamlico Sound through Committee resolution, Core Sound, in the vicinity of Apr. 13, 1950. Sealevel. Belhaven Harbor, N. C.,to modi- Rivers and Harbors Com- fy existing project for timber mittee resolution, Sept. breakwaters at mouth of Pan- 25, 1945. tego Creek. Bogue Inlet and Swansboro Har- House Public Works bor, North Carolina. Committee resolution, June 27, 1950. Cape Channel, Pamlico Sound, House Public Works N. C. Committee resolution, Mar. 15, 1949. Cape Fear River, N. C., to Beau- Rivers and Harbors Com- Oct. 18, 1949 H. Doe. 379, Do. fort, N. C., Inland Waterway, mittee resolution, Nov. 81st Cong., including waterway to Jackson- 30, 1945. 1st sess. ville, N. C., for side channel to Peltier Creek west of Morehead City. C arolina B each, N . C ...... .- ...River and Harbor Act, -- --. - - - July 24, 1946. 662 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. AvRMY, 1950 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date to Congress No. mendation Casey Island, Pamlico Sound, River and Harbor Act, Channel via, from Wallace July 24, 1946. Channel to Sheep Island Slue, N. C., Cross-Rock Channel. (Final report.) Cashie (Lower) River, N. C., River and Harbor Act, Middle River, and Bachelors Mar. 2, 1945. Bay, channel via, from Thor- oughfare to Albemarle Sound, N. C., or any other route. Core Sound to Beaufort Harbor Senate Public Works from Pamlico Sound, in vicin- Committee resolution, ity of Sealevel. Apr. 13, 1950. Cross-Rock Channel between River and Harbor Act, Wallace Channel and Sheep July 24, 1946. Island Slue, via Casey Island, Pamlico County, N. C., (Final report.) Davis Slough, N. C., Channel 10 -- do ...------------- Aug. 8, 1949 H. Doc. 310, Favorable. to 12 feet deep from Oregon In- 81st Cong., let to Pamlico Sound via. 1stsess. Harkers Point Basin, at Harkers River and Harbor Act, Island, Carteret County, N. C. July 24,1946. Hatteras Inlet, channel to Hat- Rivers and Harbors Com- teras, N. C. mittee resolution, June 19, 1945. Holden Beach, Brunswick Coun- River and Harbor Act, ty, N. C. July 24,1946. Manteo to Oregon Inlet, N. C., -- do....--------------- Aug. 8, 1949 H. Doc. 310, Favorable. and channel with depth of 12 81st Cong. to 15 feet through Ocean Bar, 1stsess. etc. Manteo to Oregon Inlet, N. C., Rivers and Harbors Com- ___do..... do...... Do. channel, to a point at or near mittee resolution, Aug. Wanchese on Mill Creek, N. C. 23, 1945. Manteo to Oregon Inlet, N. C., Rivers and Harbors Com- -- do....... . do....... Do. channel of 12-foot depth with mittee resolution, Apr. suitable width. 1, 1946. Masonboro Inlet, Inland Water- House Public Works Sept. 20, 1949 H. Doc. 341. Do. way, Beaufort to Cape Fear Committee resolution, 81st Cong., River, N. C., channel from July 8, 1947. 1st sess. Banks Channel to the ocean via. Middle Creek, N. C.------------ River and Harbor Act, May 17, 1950. Middle River, N. C., Lower River and Harbor Act, Cashie River, and Bachelors Mar. 2, 1945. Bay, channel via, from Thor- oughfare to Albemarle Sound, N' C. Mill Creek to Pamlico Sound, Rivers and Harbors Com- Aug. 8, 1949 H. Doc. 310, Do. N. C., branch channel to Wan- mittee resolution, Aug. 81st Cong., chese on Mill Creek, Manteo to 23, 1945. 1stsess. Oregon Inlet, N. C. Morehead City, N. C., side chan- Rivers and Harbors Com- Oct. 18, 1949 H. Doc. 379, Do. nel from Beaufort, N. C., to mittee resolution, Nov. 81st Cong., Cape Fear River Inland Water- 30, 1945. 1stsess. way. (Peltier Creek). Morehead City Harbor, N. C..... Senate Public Works Committee resolution, July 1, 1949. Neuse River, N. C........... House Public Works Committee resolution, Apr. 21, 1950. Neuse River and tributaries, Senate Public Works N. C. Committee resolution, Apr. 13, 1950. Neuse and Trent Rivers, N. C.__ River and Harbor Act, July 24, 1946. Norfolk, Va., to Beaufort Inlet, House Public Works N. C., Inland Waterway, with Committee resolution, a view to determining its effects Apr. 13, 1948. on farm lands and timber lands between Albemarle Sound and Pungo River. (Final report.) RIVERS AND HARBORS-WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT 663 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions--Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Doro-ment Recom- to Congress No; mendation Norfolk, Va., to Beaufort Inlet, Senate Public Works N. C., Inland Waterway, with Committee resolution, a view to determining its effects Apr. 20, 1948. on farm lands and timber lands between Albemarle Sound and Pungo River. (Final report.) Ocean Bar Channel, N. C., 12 to River and Harbor Act, Aug. 8, 1949 H. Doc. 310, Do. 15 feet deep, and channel from July 24, 1946. 81st Cong., Oregon Inlet to Mantoe, N. C., 1stsess. 10 to 12 feet deep. Old House Channel, N. C., chan- nel 10 to 12 feet deep from Ore- --do..... do........ --...............-.... .__do........ Do. gon Inlet to Pamlico Sound, via. __ do........ Oregon Inlet to Manteo, N. C., Rivers and Harbors Com- .... do........ Do. channel and branch channel to mittee resolution, Aug. a point at or near Wanchese on 23, 1945. Mill Creek, N. C. _ .... ... O r e gon I n let, N . C .. . . ._ Rivers and Harbors Com- Aug. 8, 1949 H. Doc. 310 , Favorable. mittee resolution, Apr. 81st Cong., 5, 1946. 1st sess. Oregon Inlet, N. C., and channel River and Harbor Act, ... do........ do-...... Do. .... from Manteo to Oregon Inlet; July 24, 1946. particularly with view to pro- viding depth of 12 feet to 15 feet through the Ocean Bar Chan- nel, thence a channel 10 to 12 feet deep through the inlet to Pamlico Sound via Davis Slough, Old House Channel or other more suitable route. Oregon Inlet to Manteo, N. C., Rivers and Harbors Com- Auig. 8, 1949 H. Doc. 310, Favorable. channel of 12-foot depth with mittee resolution, Apr. 81st Cong., suitable width. 1, 1946. 1st sess. Pamlico Sound, N. C., Cape House Public Works Channel. Committee resolution, Mar. 15, 1949. Pamlico Sound to Mill Creek, Rivers and Harbors Com- ..do.......-----------....do........ Do. N. C., branch channel to Wan- mittee resolution, Aug. chese on Mill Creek, Manteo 23, 1945. to Oregon Inlet, N. C. Pamlico Sound to Oregon Inlet, River and Harbor Act, .. do ........ do........ Do. N. C., channel 10 to 12 feet deep July 24, 1946. via Davis Slough, Old House Channel or other more suitable route. Pamlico Sound to Beaufort Har- Senate Public Works bor, N. C., waterway via Core Committee resolution, Sound, in vicinity of Sealevel. Apr. 13, 1950. Pamlico Sound, N. C., channel River and Harbor Act, from Wallac Channel to Sheep July 24, 1946. Idsland Slue, via Casey Island, N. C., Cross-Rock Channel. (Final report.) Pamilco Sound, N. C., Wallace River and Harbor Act, Jan. 17, 1950 H. Doc. 453, Favorable. Channel (Interim report). July 24, 1946. 81st Cong., 2d sess. Pantego Creek, N. C., Belhaven Rivers and Harbors Com- .. 1----------------------- Harbor, N. C., to modify exist- mittee resoluition, Sept. ing project. 25, 1945. Peltier Creek, N. C., west of Rivers:and Harbors Com- Oct. 18, 1949 H. Doc. 379, Favorable. Morehead City, side channel mittee resolutipn, Nov. 81st Cong., from Beaufort, N. C., to Cape 30, 1945. 1st sess. Fear River, Inland Waterway. Pungo River, Inland Waterway House Public Works Norfolk, Va., to Beaufort Inlet, Committee resolution, N. C., with a view to determin- Apr. 13, 1948. ing the extent that the Inland Watcr way affects the farm lands and timber lands between Albemarle Sound and. (Final report.) 664 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1i900 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions--Continued Date trans. Locality Authorization act mitted to Document Recom- Congress No. mendation Pungo River, Inland Waterway Senate Public Works Norfolk, Va., to Beaufort Inlet Committee resolution, N. C:, with a view to determin- Apr. 20, 1948. ing the extent that the Inland Waterway affects the farm lands and timber lands between Albemarle Sound and. (Final report). Rollinson Channel, N. C., to pro- House Public Works vide breakwaters at entrance Committee resolution, to the harbor at Hatteras, N. C. May 13, 1947. Sealevel, N. C., Pamlico Sound Senate Public Works to Beaufort Harbor via Core Committee resolution, Sound, in vicinity of. Apr. 13, 1950. Shallotte River, N. C..-...... Senate Public Works Committee resolution, Mar. 12, 1949. Sheep Island 81ue to Wallace River and Harbor Act, Channel, via Casey Island, July 24, 1946. Pamlico Sound, N. C., Cross- Rock Channel. (Final report.) Smiths Creek, N. C..........-.. Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee resolution, Apr. 1, 1946. Thoroughfare, channel to Albe- River and Harbor Act, marle Sound, N. C., either via Mar. 2, 1945. Lower Cashie River, Middle River, and Bachelors Bay, or via any other route. Topsail Inlet, N. C..-............ River and Harbor Act, May 17, 1950. Trent and Neuse Rivers, N. C.___ River and Harbor Act, -------------- I--- July 24, 1946. Wallace Channel, Pamlico . do...... ........... - Jan. 17, 1950 H. Doc. 453, Favorable. Sound, N. C. (Interim report) 81st Cong., 2d sess. Wallace Channel to Sheep Island _,__d o -------------- ---- --- --- Slue, via Casey Island, Pam- lico Sound, N. C., Cross-Rock Channel. (Final report.) Wanchese, N. C., branch chan- Rivers and Harbors Com- Aug. 8, 1949 H. Doc. 310, Do. nel to Manteo to Oregon Inlet, mittee resolution, Aug. 81st Cong., N. C., channel. 23, 1945. 1st sess. 38. GOLDSBORO, NEUSE RIVER, N. C. Location.-The work covered by this project is on that portion of Neuse River near Goldsboro, N. C., between points 94.8 and 102.5 miles above New Bern, N. C. Existing project.-This provides for a cut-off channel for the control of floods, about 6,400 feet long, across the bend in Neuse River just above mile 95. The estimated Federal cost, revised in 1946, is $85,200 for construction; the estimated costs to local interests are $12,500. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $1,500. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941. (See H. Doc. 327, 77th Cong., 1st sess., which contains the latest published map.) Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The work consisted of construction of concrete curb around spillway by Government plant and hired labor, and miscellaneous surveys. Between September 21 and 23, 1949, concrete curb around spill- way was constructed at a cost of $222.91. FLOOD CONTROL-WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT 665 Miscellaneous surveys cost $848.62. The costs and expenditures were $1,071.53 for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project was commenced in September 1947 and completed in May 1948. The total costs and expenditures on the existing project to June 30, 1950, were $50,429.62 for new work. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. The unexpended balance June 30, 1950, $9,770.38, is available for revocation. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ----- - - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated---.... .......-----------...----------........ $85,200.00. _ . - -- $25,000.00 $60,200.00 Cost-------------------------- 46,302.10 $3,055.99 1,071.53 50,429.62 Expenditures--....------------------------ 45, 875. 18 3, 482. 91 1,071.53 50, 429.62 Maintenance: Appropriated........................................................................... C os t -.. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . ... . .. . ... . . . . ---- . . . . . . ... . .. . .. . . . . .. .... . . . . .. . .. . .... .. . .. . ... .. Expenditures--- ........-.........------ ------------ ----------------------- --- --------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950...... $9,770.38 39. PASQUOTANK RIVER, N. C. Location.-The work covered by this project is adjacent to that portion of Pasquotank River in Newland Township, Pasquotank County, N. C., northwest of Elizabeth City, N. C., between points about 38 and 45 miles above Albemarle Sound. Existing project.-This provides for flood control on Pasquo- tank River by construction of a low dike, with gates in Newland Canal and Shepard and Eight-Foot Ditches, extending from U. S. Highway 158, below the Gates-Pasquotank County line, about 3.6 miles northeastward and eastward through the swamp, ter- minating about 700 feet south of the Pasquotank River. The estimated Federal cost of construction, made in 1948, is $109,900. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950. (See H. Doc. 306, 81st Cong., 1st sess., which con- tains the latest published maps.) Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950, provided that local interests furnish, without cost to the United States, all lands, easements, and rights-of-way necessary for the construction of the project; hold and save the United States free from damages due to the construction works; and maintain and operate all the works after completion in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Army. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been done on the existing project. Proposed operations.-No work is proposed during the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. 666 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, :S. ARMY, 1950 40. 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 clearing and straightening of channels in, navigable streams and tributaries thereof when such work is advisable in the interests 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. An allotment of $34,000 was made for fiscal year 1949 for new work snagging and clearing on New River, Onslow County, N. C., between mile 31.0 and mile 44.6. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Between September 19, 1949, and March 13, 1950, Government plant and hired labor removed 2,587 obstructions from the channel and 10,778 obstruc- tions from the banks between miles 29.5 and 46.0, a total of 13,- 355, completing the work authorized. The costs and expenditures were $33,895.55. Condition at end of fiscal year. The project was completed in this fiscal year. The total costs and expenditures to June 30, 1950, were $33,895.55 for new work. Proposed operations.-No work is proposed during fiscal year 1951. The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $104.45, is available for revocation. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including .... fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated.. ...... Cost--...--.......-- --. ...... ....... $34, 000.00 ............ $34,000.00 .......-----------...... ...----------..............--------------.............--------------. $33,895. 55 33,895.55 Expenditures--------_-.----------------__--_-_. ..- ------. 33, 895. 55 33,895. 55 Maintenance: A ppropriated .--.. . .. . . . . .. . . .- _. . __ .-- -- Aporit e------ --------------------------- ------------ ------------- ------------- Expenditures..... ---------------------------------------------------------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950........ $104.45 41. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS AND CONTINGENCIES FOR FLOOD CONTROL The costs during the fiscal year were $36,213.16. The expendi- tures were $40,761.29. The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $862.85, plus a partial allotment of $10,000 and an anticipated allotment of $18,590 for fiscal year 1951, a total of $29,452.85, will be applied as needed during the fiscal year 1951 for payment of expenses to be incurred under this heading. The additional sum of $45,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing fiscal year 1952. FLOOD CONThROL-WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT 667 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including . ---. ... 1946 - -. --- 1947 --- --- 1948 ----- _ 01949 _ _fiscal 1950 years prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated_....... .------------------------------------------------------ Cost------------- --------------------------- ------------ ------------- ------------- ..------------------------------------------ Expenditures---- ------- Maintenance: _- $15,000. 00 Appropriated .. $5, 000.00 $40,000.00 $45, 000.00 $40, 000.00 $180,981.29 Cost-........... 10,006.17 17, 472.16 28,135.83 61, 581.36 36, 213.16 181,189.97 Expenditures....- 8,374.83 18, 198.77 27,147.52 57, 854.74 40,761.29 180,118.44 42. INACTIVE FLOOD-CONTROL PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures Estimated Name of project full report, to June 30, 1950 amount re- see Annual quired to Report for- New work Maintenance complete Tar River, N. C.........................--------------------------- 1939 $81, 265. 61---------- Completed. ...........--.. Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood control acts and committee resolutions Date trans- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document Recom- Congress No. mendation Cape Fear River, N. C., for flood Flood Control Commit--.............. control. tee resolution, May 2, 1946. Cape Fear River, N. C., for flood Flood Control Commit-_.............. control on the Northeast (Cape tes resolution, Oct. 8, Fear) River. 1945. Core Creek, N. C., Neuse River, ....do..... for flood control. Cucklers Creek and Pantego Flood Control Act, June--------------- Creek, N. C. 30, 1948. Edenton, N. C., for flood control Flood Control Act, May_.............. along Filberts Creek, N. C. 17, 1950. Filberts Creek at Edenton, ..do......... ...... ....... ...... N. C., for flood control. Neuse River, N. C., for flood con- Flood Control Commit-_.............. trol along Core Creek, N. C. tee resolution, Oct. 8, 1945. N euse R iver and tributaries, for Flood C ontrol C omm it-. . . . . . . . . . . . . flood control between Smith- tee resolution, Mar. 1, field and Wayne County line, 1946. N. C. Neuse River, N. C., and tribu- Senate Public Works .............. taries, for flood control, navi- Committee resolution, gation, and other purposes. Apr. 13, 1950. N euse R iver, N. C ., and trib u- H ouse P u b lic W ork s . . . . . .. . . . . . .. taries, for flood control, navi- Committee resolution, gation, and other purposes. Apr. 21, 1950. Northeast (Cape Fear) River, for Flood Control Commit- ............... flood control. tee resolution, Oct. 8, 1945. Pantego Creek and Cucklers Flood Control Act, June .. . .. . . . . . . . Creek, N. C. 30, 1948. Pasquotank River, N. C...... - Flood Control Act, Dec. Aug. 2, 1949 H. Doc. 306, Favorable. 22, 1944. 81st Cong., 1stsess. Perquimans River, N. C.......... Flood Control Act, May ......... ..... 17, 1950. a IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE CHARLESTON, S. C., DISTRICT This district comprises all of South Carolina (except the local watersheds draining into the Savannah River), western-central North Carolina, and a very small portion of southwestern Vir- ginia. It embraces the drainage basins tributary to the Atlantic Ocean between Little River and Port Royal Sound, except the watersheds of Mackay and Skull Creeks, and excluding Hilton Head Island. It includes the Intracoastal Waterway in the same reach. District engineer: Lt. Col. J. B. Lampert, Corps of Engineers. Division engineer of the South Atlantic Division, Atlantic Ga., comprising the Wilmington, N. C., Charleston, S. C., Savannah, Ga., Jacksonville, Fla., Mobile Ala., and Panama districts: Col. Mason J. Young, Corps of Engineers, to July 12, 1949, Colonel B. L. Robinson, Corps of Engineers, July 13, 1949, to date. IMPROVEMENTS Navigation Navigation-Continued Page Page 1. Atlantic Intracoastal Wa- 10. Shipyard River, S. C....... 688 terway between Norfolk, 11. Examinations, surveys, and Va., and the St. Johns contingencies (general). 690 River, Fla. (Charleston 12. Inactive navigation proj- district) .............. 669 ects .................. 691 2. Georgetown Harbor, S. C.. 672 13. Plant allotment .......... 691 3. Waccamaw River, N. C. and S. C............... 675 Flood control 4. Great Pee Dee River, S. C. 677 14. Yadkin River, N. C....... 693 5. Mingo Creek, S. C........ 678 15. Preliminary examinations, 6. Santee River, S. C........ 679 surveys, and contingen- 7. Congaree River, S. C...... 680 cies for flood control .... 694 8. Charleston Harbor, S. C... 682 16. Inactive flood control proj- 9. Ashlley River, S. C....... 686 ects .................. 694 1. ATLANTIC INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY BETWEEN NORFOLK, VA., AND THE ST. JOHN'S RIVER, FLA. (CHARLESTON DISTRICT) Location.-This section of the waterway begins at Little River near the North and South Carolina State line, and extends gen- erally southerly along the coast of South Carolina to Winyah Bay, 62 miles; thence 63.5 miles to Charleston; thence 84.5 miles to and including Port Royal Sound; a total distance of 210 miles. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 835, 836, 837, and 838.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of March 3, 1881, and June 13, 1902. For further details see page 613, Annual Report for 1932. Existing project.-This provides for a waterway 12 feet deep at mean low water and not less than 90 feet wide from Little River 669 939127-61-vol. 14 670 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 to and including Port Royal Sound, with a branch channel of the same dimensions to McClellanville, a total of 210 miles; for the construction of three bridges crossing the waterway in Horry County, S. C.; and for an anchorage basin 125 feet wide, 335 feet long, and 12 feet deep near Myrtle Beach, S. C. The mean range of tide at Little River is 5 feet; Winyah Bay, at Georgetown, 3.3 feet; at Charleston, 5.1 feet, and at Port Royal Sound, 7.2 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $7,359,- 900. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $191,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Sept. 19, 1890 Channel from Minim Creek to Winyah Bay..- - Annual Report, 1889, p. 1184 June 13, 1902 Channel from Charleston to a point opposite McClel- H. Doc. 84, 56th Cong., 1st sess., lanville. and Annual Report, 1900. p. 1908 Mar. 2, 1907 Branch channel to McClellanville...---------------Annual Report, 1903, p. 1133. Mar. 2, 1919 Extending the channel to Minim Creek, thence H. Doc. 178, 63d Cong., 1st sess. through the Estherville-Minim Creek Canal to Winyah Bay. Mar. 3, 1925 Cut across the Santee Delta at Four Mile Creek .... H. Doe. 237, 68th Cong., 1st sess. Do-...... Widening and deepening the waterway from Charles- S. Doc. 178, 68th Cong., 2d sess. ton to Beaufort. July 3, 1930 A waterway 8 feet deep and 75 feet wide from Cape H. Doc. 41, 71st Cong., 1st sess. Fear River to Winyah Bay. Aug. 30, 19351 Construction of bridges across the waterway in Horry Rivers and Harbors Committee County, S. C. Doc. 14, 72d Cong., 1st sess. Aug. 30, 1 19352 Cut-off between Ashepoo and Coosaw Rivers..... H. Doc. 129, 72d Cong., 1st sess. Do' ...- Enlarging the channel from Winyah Bay to Charles- Rivers and Harbors Committee ton, including the branch channel to McClellan- Doc. 11, 72d Cong., 1st sess. ville, to depth of 10 feet and bottom width of 90 feet. Aug. 26, 1937 Increasing dimensions of waterway to 12 feet deep Rivers and Harbors Committee and 90 feet wide. Doc. 6, 75th Cong., 1st sess.3 Mar. 2, 1945 Anchorage basin 125 feet wide, 335 feet long, 12 feet H. Doc. 327, 76th Cong., 1st sess. deep, near Myrtle Beach, S. C. 1 Included in Public Works Administration program Sept. 6, 1933. 2Included in Emergency Relief Administration program May 28, 1935. SContain latest published maps. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with, except for conditions in House Document 327, Seventy-sixth Congress, first session, which require that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, as and when required, all lands, easements, and rights-of-way and spoil-disposal areas for the initial work and for subsequent maintenance; and give assurances, satisfactory to the Secretary of War, that they will provide and maintain suitable mooring piles, walkways, and road connections open to the public without cost, and will provide and operate servicing facilities for recreational craft, open to all on equal and reasonable terms, all as may be required by the Secretary of War. Terminal facilities.-There are rail-water terminals at George- town, Charleston, Yonges Island, and Port Royal, and numerous open-pile wharves mostly for shipping agricultural products, fish, oysters, and pulpwood. These facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-On August 9, 1949, the pipeline dredge Cherokee, by contract, completed restoring project dimensions at 10 shoals in a 27-mile reach between mile 342 at Little River and mile 369 just north of Socastee highway RIVERS AND HARBORS-CHARLESTON, S. C., DISTRICT 671 bridge, removing 114,438 cubic yards of material at a cost of $49,004.29. The U. S. snagboat Wateree and hired labor cleared the banks of the waterway of overhanging trees and debris, and the channel of obstructions to navigation in the Wappoo Creek- Elliott Cut section, between the highway bridge crossing and Stono River, and in the section between Little River, S. C. (mile 342), and Bucksport (mile 377) at a cost of $10,792.27. Project dimensions were restored at 3 shoals in a 33-mile reach of the waterway between the Johns Island highway bridge (mile 479) and Fenwick Cut (mile 512) by the pipeline dredge Cherokee, by contract, removing 197,081 cubic yards of material at a cost of $28,156.86. Project dimensions were restored at a shoal in the immediate vicinity of the Dawho River bridge (mile 501) by the pipeline dredge Cherokee, by contract, removing 8,964 cubic yards of material at a cost of $5,926.93. Project dimensions were restored at 11 shoals in a 52-mile reach between Winyah Bay (mile 411) and The Cove (mile 463) by the pipeline dredge Cherokee, by contract, and the pipeline dredge Savannah, by sub- contract, removing 961,749 cubic yards of material at a cost of $186,474.59. Costs of $2,315.90 were incurred in connection with erection of mileage markers. The cost of surveys and supervision was $12,870.55. The total costs during the year were $295,541.39 for maintenance. The expenditures were $303,835.98. Condition at end of fiscal year. That portion of the existing project providing for a channel 12 feet deep and 90 feet wide was completed in 1940; the work remaining consists of providing an anchorage basin 125 feet wide, 335 feet long, and 12 feet deep near Myrtle Beach, S. C. Surveys during June 1950 showed a controlling center-line depth of 10 feet at local mean low water between mile 342 at Little River, S. C., and mile 377 at Bucksport, S. C., in the Little River to Winyah Bay section; thence 9.5 feet at mean low water between mile 411 at the Winyah Bay end of the Estherville-Minim Creek Canal and mile 464 at Charleston Harbor in the Winyah Bay to Charleston section; thence 9 feet at local mean low water between miles 470 and 552 in the Charles- ton to Port Royal Sound section, except for a soft mud shoal at the Coosaw end of the Ashepoo-Coosaw cut-off, where the controlling depth is 8 feet. Surveys during June 1949 showed a controlling center-line depth of 9 feet in the branch channel to McClellanville, S.C. The costs of the existing project to the end of the fiscal year for new work have been $4,011,951.06 from regular funds, $3,- 259,294.02 from Public Works funds and $74,642.87 from Emer- gency Relief funds, a total of $7,345,887.95. The costs to the end of the fiscal year for maintenance have been $4,464,268.39 from regular funds, $13,308.01 from Public Works funds, and $54,915.- 78 from Emergency Relief funds, a total of $4,532,492.18. The total cost for all work has been $11,878,380.13. The expenditures have been $8,476,151.15 from regular funds, $3,272,602.03 from Public Works funds, and $129,558.65 from Emergency Relief funds, a total of $11,878,311.83. 672 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19 50 Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $3,225.76, plus an anticipated allotment of $48,442.54 during fiscal year 1951, a total of $51,668.30, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950.............................. $68.30 Maintenance: Dredging by contract to restore project dimensions at intermittent shoals between Charleston and Beaufort, S. C., Oct. 12 to Nov. 1, 1950..................... 37,456.00 Establish mileage and directional markers along the entire waterway, intermittently, by government plant and hired labor, July 1 to Dec. 31, 1950 .............. 14,144.00 Total for all work............................. 51,668.30 The additional sum of $450,000 can be profitably expended for the following scheduled work during the fiscal year 1952: Maintenance: Dredging by contract to restore project dimensions, as re- quired, between Litle River and Winyah Bay, S. C., Sept. 1 to Oct. 31, 1951; Charleston to Beaufort, S. C., Dec. 1, 1951, to Jan. 15, 1952, and from Winyah Bay to Charleston, S. C., Feb. 1 to May 31, 1952............................ 428,000 Snagging the channel and clearing the banks of debris, as may be required, Charleston to Beaufort, S. C., Aug. 1-15, 1951, Little River to Winyah Bay, S. C., Oct. 1-31, 1951, and Win- yah Bay to Charleston, S. C., June 1-30, 1952, by a U. S. snagboat and hired labor................................ 22,000 Total for all work................................. 450,000 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscalfyear ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- 146---fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated--.. -- ......-------------....----------------------------....-------------- $7, 455,377. 59 Cost.... ..----------... . .... .. . ..---------------------------------------- ...------------. 7, 455, 377. 59 Expenditures ..... . ------------ . . .... . ..-- ....-------------- 7,455,377.59 Maintenance: Appropriated ..- - $279, 817. 62 -121,000.00 $403,000. 00 $429,000. 00 $133, 646.03 4, 605, 071.92 Cost-----.....-----. 224,100.33 314, 996. 44 377, 304. 73 295, 242.33 235, 541.39 4, 601. 914.46 Expenditures ..- - 269, 874. 49 315, 292.04 377, 301.17 286, 883.00 303, 835.98 4, 601, 846.16 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project........... . $14,000 2. GEORGETOWN HARBOR, S. C. Location.-On the coast of South Carolina, 50 miles northeast of Charleston Harbor and 90 miles southwest of the entrance to Cape Fear River, N. C. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 787.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of Au- gust 2, 1882; August 5, 1886; and June 25, 1910. For further de- tails see page 1806 of Annual Report for 1915; page 549 of Annual Report for 1938; and page 442 of Annual Report for 1944. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 27 feet deep from that depth in the Atlantic Ocean to and including a turning RiVERS AND HARBORS-CHARLESTON, S. C., DISTRICT 678 basin in Sampit River, 600 feet wide across the outer bar and in the gorge and 400 feet wide thence to a turning basin at the head of the project via a cut-off across the peninsula in Sampit River, with a side channel 2,400 feet long and not less than 250 feet wide leading to a turning basin at the upper end of the built-up portion of the city waterfront, widened at the bends, to be secured and maintained by two jetties of stone on brush mattresses, springing respectively from North and South Islands, the north jetty having a length of 11,139 and the south jetty 21,051 feet. The project also provides for the continued maintenance to a depth of 18 feet for a width of 400 feet of the bypassed portion of Sampit River op- posite the city of Georgetown. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $4,615,- 100 exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $125,000. The mean range of tide at Georgetown is 3.3 feet; spring tides have a mean range of 3.9 feet. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Aug. 5, 1886 Jetties and earthen dike to protect south jetty-...... H. Ex. Doc. 258, 48th Cong., 2d and Annual Report, 1885, sess., pp. 1154-1170, and H. Ex. Doc. 117, 50th Cong., 2d sess., and An- nual Report, 1889, pp. 1110-1115. June 25, 1910 Previous project channel dimensions and training H. Doc. 398, 58th Cong., 2d sess., wall. and Annual Report, 1904, pp. 1591-1609. Mar. 2, 1945 27-foot channel from ocean, including a turning H. Doc. 211, 76th Cong., 1st sess. basin in Sampit River. (Contains latest published map.) June 30, 1948 Cut-off and side channel in Sampit River .--------- S. Doc. 21, 81st Cong., 1st sess. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-The terminal facilities at the port of Georgetown served by this improvement consist of four wharves of ordinary-timber construction, one of creosoted-timber con- struction, suitable for oceangoing vessels, and a number of smaller wharves and landing places. These are considered adequate for the present commerce of the port. Operations and results during fiscal year.-New work: Dredg- ing the 27-foot project in the Gorge and lower Eastern Channel was completed by the pipeline dredge Barlow, by contract, and the pipeline dredge Lake Fithian, by subcontract, which removed 2,489,787 cubic yards of material at a cost of $561,748.77. The U. S. snagboat Wateree and hired labor completed permanent pile dredging ranges in connection with the 27-foot project at a cost of $515.87. On July 8, 1949, the U. S. hopper dredge Hyde sus- pended dredging in the remaining 400-foot width of Entrance Channel to a 27-foot depth, having removed 55,163 cubic yards of material at a cost of $16,420.20. The total cost during the year was $578,684.84 for new work. The expenditures were $948,102.70. Maintenance.-Dredgingto restore project dimensions in the 674 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Sampit River and upper Eastern Channel portions of the project was completed by the pipeline dredge Hampton Roads, by con- tract, which removed 1,866,388 cubic yards of material at a cost of $198,073.78. The U. S. hopper dredge Lyman and hired labor were engaged in maintenance dredging in the Entrance Channel portion of the project for about 2 months and removed 556,836 cubic yards of material at a cost of $106,557.74. The U. S. snag- boat Wateree and hired labor cleared the banks of the Sampit River of roots, stumps, debris, and discarded dredging equipment, and cleared the channel of obstructions to navigation, at a cost of $9,705.45. The cost of surveys and supervision was $4,719.01. The total cost during the year was $319,055.98. The expenditures were $281,983.76. Condition at end of fiscal year.-A channel 18 feet deep and 400 feet wide from the entrance of Winyah Bay to the head of the project was completed in 1937 with the completion of Eastern Channel. The jetties were completed in 1903-4. The crest eleva- tions range from 8 to -- 4 feet and are as much as 12 feet below their original heights. Dikes of various forms have been built to protect the South Island beach and the shore end of the south jetty. An earth dike 4,100 feet long has been constructed east of the Eastern Channel, largely from original channel excavation, to assist in maintaining the channel. The Sampit River entrance is protected on the eastern side by a timber-brush training wall 2,000 feet long. The project is 95 percent completed; the work remaining consists of dredging in the Entrance Channel to 600- foot width for 27-foot depth, from that depth in the ocean across the outer bar to the gorge. Surveys in May and June 1950 showed a controlling depth of 22.5 feet for a 300-foot width from the ocean to the Gorge Chan- nel, thence 27 feet through the lower 3.5 miles of Eastern Channel, thence a controlling depth of 20 feet to the head of the project, via the Sampit River cut-off, including the side channel and turning basins. Center-line surveys made in June 1950 showed a con- trolling depth of 12 feet in the bypassed portion of Sampit River, and a controlling depth of 13 feet in the seldom-used Western Channel from its junction with lower Eastern Channel to the mouth of the Estherville-Minim Creek Canal; thence 14 feet to its junction with upper Eastern Channel (link of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway). The costs of the existing project at the end of the fiscal year have been $4,239,553.96 for new work and $1,744,608.81 for maintenance, a total of $5,984,162.77. The expenditures have been $5,843,440.14. Proposed operations. The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $45,349.17, plus an anticipated allotment of $793,823.05 during fiscal year 1951, a total of $839,172.22, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950........................... $140,722.63 New work: Dredging to provide project dimensions in a 5,800-foot reach of the Entrance Channel, including removal of cy- press stumps by the U. S. pipe-line dredge Henry Bacon RIVERS AND HARBORS-CHARLESTON, S. C., DISTRICT 675 and hired labor, Aug. 6 to Oct. 11, 1950 .............. 170,256.00 Dredging to complete project dimensions in a 3-mile reach of the Entrance Channel by U. S. hopper dredge Lyman and hired labor, Mar. 16 to June 30, 1951 ............ 206,093.59 Maintenance: Dredging by contract, as required, to restore proj- ect depth for safe navigable widths in the inner harbor, (approximately 4 mos. during midfiscal year) .............. 320,800.00 Final survey on contract completed at end of fiscal year 1950.. 1,300.00 Total for all work................................. 839,172.22 The additional sum of $250,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1952 for maintenance dredging in the inner harbor, by contract. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- 9- - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated....-- $630, 000.00 ---- .. $800,000. 00 $1,447, 686. 25 $400,000. CO $6, 581,755.40 Cost-......---. 15, 191.21 $7, 935. 89 808,155.16 1,971,369. 56 578, 684. 84 6, 685, 405.81 Expenditures -.... 14, 279.11 6, 420. 23 687, 035. 69 1, 621, 848. 52 948,102. 70 6, 581.755.40 Maintenance: Appropriated.. 57, 800. 00 -55,000.00 5,000.00 -323, 996. 67 1, 867, 442.13 Cost....------------ 73, 472.12 126.54 666.00 2,300.40 319, 055.98 1,859,165.18 Expenditures.... _ 73, 468. 87 129. 79 666.00 2, 300. 40 281,983.76 1, 822. 092. 96 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950.................. '-$103,650.41 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951...... 480,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951...... 376,349.59 I Continuing Contract Commitment. 3. WACCAMAW RIVER, N. C. AND S. C. Location.-This river rises at Lake Waccamaw, N. C., and flows southwest 139.9 miles into Winyah Bay, near Georgetown, S. C. (See U. S. Geological Survey map of North and South Carolina, 1929.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 12 feet deep at low water, with 80 feet bottom width, from the mouth of the river to Conway, 41.5 miles; thence a channel 4 feet deep at low water and 50 feet wide to Red Bluff, 25.5 miles above Conway; thence a cleared channel to Lake Waccamaw. The usual seasonal varia- tion in water surface is about 7.5 feet at Conway and about 12 feet at Star Bluff, 80 miles above the mouth. The tidal variation in Winyah Bay is 3.3 feet and at Conway at lower river stage it is 1.2 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1930, is $262,800. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $9,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: 676 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Acts Work authorized Documents June 14, 1880 Channel l2feet deep to Conway and cleared channel, S. Ex. Doc. 117, 46th Cong., 2d Conway to Lake Waccamaw. sess, and Annual Report, 1880, p. 848. July 3, 1930 Channel 4 feet deep from Conway to Red Bluff..... H. Doc. 82, 70th Cong., 1st sess. (Contains latest published map.) Recommended modifications of project.-Recommendation was made to Congress in 1926 that the project be curtailed by eliminat- ing all work between Star Bluff and Lake Waccamaw (H. Doc. 467, 69th Cong., 1st sess.). Terminal facilities.-At Bucksport there is a wharf where marine fuel may be obtained. At intermediate landings, there are privately owned wharves, a number of which are used for loading pulpwood on barges. These facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The channel was cleared of the most serious obstructions between Enterprise (mile 30) and Red Bluff (mile 70) by the U. S. snagboat Wateree and hired labor, removing snags, stumps, logs, and overhanging trees at a cost and expenditure of $18,000, chargeable to maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The 12-foot channel to Conway (mile 41.5) was completed in 1924, and the 4-foot channel to Red Bluff (mile 70) in 1931. The head of commercial navigation is at Red Bluff. A survey during 1939, and an investigation during January 1950, showed that approximate project dimensions obtain to Sessions Landing (mile 54) ; thence to Red Bluff (mile 70), sand bars limit the controlling depth to 2.8 feet at low water for a width of 30 feet. No work having been done above Red Bluff for several years, the channel is obstructed by logs and snags and cannot be navigated safely. The costs and expenditures to the end of the fiscal year have been $262,813.58 for new work and $197,813.29 for maintenance, a total of $460,626.87. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated----...------------..........--------------....---------------------------- $262, 813.58 Cost-...-.........---------------------.....--------------.......--------------....------------- 262,813.58 Expenditures........ . ...------.------------ ----------------------------------------- 262, 813.58 Maintenance: .....----. Appropriated-------------------- $13, 000.00 $7, 000.00 $18, 000. 00 19'. 813. 29 Cost...------------. $2,905.48 ..... . 13. 000.00 7,000.00 18, 000.00 197, 813.29 Expenditures - -.... 2, 905.48- .... ... 13, 000.00 7,000. 00 18, 000. 00 197, 813. 29 S RIVERS AND HARBORS-CHARLESTON, S. C., DI TICT 677 4. GREAT PEE DEE RIVER, S. C. Location.-Great Peedee (Pee Dee) River rises in the moun- tains of North Carolina and flows generally southeast for 435 miles into Winyah Bay, near Georgetown, S. C. Above the Uwharie River, 233 miles from the mouth, it is called the Yadkin. (See U. S. Geological Survey map of South Carolina, 1929.) Existing project. This provides for a cleared 9-foot channel from Waccamaw River, via Bull Creek, to Smiths Mills, and thence a 31/-foot channel at all stages of water to Cheraw. The tidal variation at low-water stage is 2.3 feet at Waccamaw River and 3 inches 16 miles above. The ordinary flood stage is 18 feet above the low-water stage at Smiths Mills, 17 feet at Atlantic Coast Line Railroad bridge, and 30 feet at Cheraw Bridge, re- spectively 55, 105, and 172.5 miles from the mouth. The estimated cost for new work, revised in 1900, is $235,345. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $9,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 14, 1880 Removal of obstructions to secure a navigable depth S. Ex. Doc. 117, 46th Cong., 2d; of 9 feet to Smiths Mills and 3% feet to Cheraw. sess., and Annual Report, 1880, p. 844, (For map see Annual Report for 1889, p. 1180.) June 13, 1902 To secure a 3%-foot channel between Cheraw and H. Doc. 124, 56th Cong., 2d sess. Atlantic Coast Line R. R. bridge by dredging, snagging, and constructing timber and pile dams. Recommended modifications of project.-Recommendation was made to Congress in 1926 that the project be curtailed by eliminat- ing all work between Jeffreys Creek and Cheraw (H. Doc. 467, 69th Cong., 1st sess.). Terminal facilities.-At various places along the stream are landings for handling pulpwood. There are practically no other terminal facilities, except privately owned small sheds at a few landings to protect freight. Operations and results during fiscal year.-During July 1949, emergency snagging was performed by the U. S. snagboat Wateree and hired labor at river miles 58 and 66 in the vicinity of Dunhams Bluff at a cost of $3,892.88. The channel was cleared of the most serious obstructions to navigation between the head of Bull Creek at Great Pee Dee River (mile 32.5) and the Seaboard Air Line Railroad bridge (mile 73) by the U. S. snagboat Wateree and hired labor, removing stumps, logs, snags, and overhanging trees at a cost of $8,620.98. The total cost for the year was $12,513.86 for maintenance. The expenditures were $12,527.36. Condition at end of fiscal year.--The existing project was com- pleted in 1909. Project dimensions obtain from the head of Bull Creek at Great Pee Dee River (mile 32.5) to Smiths Mills (mile 55). A survey during 1939 and an investigation during April 1950 showed a cleared channel 3 feet deep from mile 58, about 3 miles 678 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 above Smiths Mills, to Jeffreys Creek (mile 91) ; thence 2 feet to Mars Bluff (mile 105) ; thence less than 1 foot to Cheraw (mile 172.5). The head of commercial navigation is at the Seaboard Air Line Railroad bridge (mile 73). The costs to the end of the fiscal year have been $183,712.41 for new work and $269,673.06 for maintenance, a total of $453,- 385.47. The expenditures have been $453,385.47. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated----.------------ ------------------------------------------ $183, 712.41 Cost.........-------------.. ---- --- -- -- ---------------------------------------- 183,712.41 Expenditures-----....-................------------.--------------.....---------------------------183, 712. 41 Maintenance: Appropriated... $15,000. 00 -. $10,000. 00 $5, 000.00 $12,000. 00 269, 673. 06 Cost-----.....- ------ 9, 774.32 $10, 494. 05 10, 000. 00 4, 486. 14 12, 513. 86 269, 673.06 Expenditures_ .... 9, 774. 32 10, 494. 05 10, 000. 00 4, 472. 64 12, 527.36 269, 673.06 5. MINGO CREEK, S. C. Location.-This stream rises in the northern part of Williams- burg County, S. C., about 12 miles east of Kingstree, flows south- easterly about 45 miles in Williamsburg and Georgetown Counties, and enters Black River about 25 miles above the mouth of the latter and about 30 miles by water from Georgetown, S. C. The head of navigation is regarded as being 11 miles above the mouth. (See U. S. Geological Survey map of South Carolina, 1929.) Previous projects.-The original project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 11, 1888. For scope of previous projects, see page 1807, Annual Report for 1915. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 60 feet wide and 8 feet deep at mean low water from the mouth to Hemingway Bridge, 11 miles, by making four short cut-offs. The rise of tide is 2 feet and freshet rise 41/2 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, 1910, is $22,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $400. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of July 25, 1912 (H. Doc. 782, 61st Cong., 2d sess.). Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with. Terminal facilities.-Several landings for loading pulpwood are located along the creek. These facilities are considered sufficient for present and prospective commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1913. The creek was last cleared of obstructions between its mouth at Black River and the Hemingway highway bridge (mile 11), the head of commercial navigation, during January 1945. RIVERS AND HARBORS-CHARLESTON, S. C., DISTRICT 679 The costs and expenditures to the end of the fiscal year have been $12,050 for new work and $6,550 for maintenance, a total of $18,600. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal yea8 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New Work: Appropriated ..------------.-------------- --------------- ------------- $29, 050.00 Cost. . . ....... ---------- ---- ....----------- .-------- 29,050.00 Expenditures. . . . . . . .- - - - - - .- - - - - .- - - - - -. .. . . . . . 29,050. 00 Maintenance: Appropriated . ..----------------.--------.------------------------------------ 7,150.00 Cost------ ----------------------------------------------------------------- 7,150.00 Expenditures ..... ------------------------------------------------------------ 7,150. 00 6. SANTEE RIVER, S. C. Location.-This river is formed by the confluence of the Con- garee and Wateree Rivers, about 29 miles southeast of Columbia, S. C. It flows generally southeast 143 miles and enters the Atlantic Ocean about 45 miles northeast of Charleston Harbor. The upper 56 miles have been inundated by Lake Marion of the South Caro- lina Public Service Authority. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1238 and U. S. Geological Survey map of South Carolina, 1929.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1881. For further details of previous projects see page 1808 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 558 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for snagging the entire river. The plane of reference for the lower river is mean low water, the mean tidal range at the mouth being 4.5 feet. Tidal action extends 48 miles above the mouth, about 10 miles above Lenuds Ferry. During June 1941, the river was closed to navigation at Wilsons Landing, 87 miles above the mouth, by the construction of the Santee Dam by the South Carolina Public Service Authority. There is no approved estimate of annual cost of maintenance. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act approved September 19, 1890 (Annual Report for 1889, p. 1184). Recommended modifications of project.-In Senate Document 189, Seventy-eighth Congress, second session, transmitted to Congress April 24, 1944, the Chief of Engineers recommended improvement of the Santee, Congaree, and Broad Rivers for navi- gation, for power development, and for other beneficial uses at an estimated initial cost of $51,511,000. Terminal facilities.-There are no terminal facilities along the river; however, there are two landings used for loading pulpwood on Wadmecon River, a tributary entering Santee River about 20 680 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19 50 miles above its mouth. In the tidal reach there are several pri- vately owned landings which are used infrequently. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-In June 1941 the river was closed to navigation at Wilsons Landing (mile 87) by the con- struction of the Santee Dam of the Santee-Cooper hydroelectric project. The controlling depth in the 12 miles next above the Intracoastal Waterway crossing at mile 7 is about 9 feet; thence 4 feet to Lenuds Ferry, 31 miles above the crossing. The head of the tidal reach is at mile 48, about 10 miles upstream from Lenuds Ferry. The controlling depth from Lenuds Ferry to Santee Dam, about 49 miles, has been reduced to probably no more than 2 feet by the diversion of the waters to the Pinopolis Reservoir and Cooper River. The flow passing the dam has been reduced to 500 cubic feet per second, the minimum permitted under the terms of the Federal Power Commission license, except when floods require opening spillway gates. Navigation between points on the Santee River above the dam and the seacoast is possible via the Cooper River and the Santee-Cooper project. The costs and expenditures to the end of the fiscal year have been $178,544.05 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- -- _ -- -- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to1946 New work: Appropriated ..- $99, 750.00 Cost-... ------------- ------ 99,750.00 Expenditures----....- ------------------------------------------------------ 99, 750. 00 Maintenance: Appropriated-... $252. 38 ------------- 178, 544.05 Cost...------------ Expenditures ...- 2,252.38 2, 252. 38 -178, . .178,544.05 544.05 7. CONGAREE RIVER, S. C. Location.-This river is formed by the confluence of the Broad and Saluda Rivers at Columbia, S. C., and flows southeasterly 50 miles, there uniting with the Wateree River to form the Santee River. (See U. S. Geological Survey map of South Carolina, 1929.) Existing project.-This provides for a 4-foot navigable chan- nel over the lower 49 miles of the river, to be secured by dredging and bank protection, and for a lock and dam to extend deep water to Gervais Street Bridge, Columbia, S. C. The variation in water surface due to freshets is about 24 feet at the mouth of the river and about 39 feet at Columbia, the plane of reference being ordinary low water. The estimate of cost of new work, revised in 1950, is $514,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate of annual cost of mainte- nance is $15,000. RIVERS AND HARBORS-CHARLESTON, S. C., DISTRICT 681 Data concerning the lock and dam are as follows: Location, 2 miles below Gervais St., Columbia, S. C., 48.4 miles above mouth of river. Length between miter sills.................................... 170 Clear w idth ................................................. 55 Lift .......................................................... 10 Depth of miter sills at low water ............... ................ 6 Character of foundation: Ledge granite. Kind of dam, movable: Chanoine wickets. Cost to date: Original structure ....................................... $225,000 Alterations ............................................. 56,000 Total ................................................ 281,000 Completed, 1914. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Aug. 5, 1886 Improvement of the lower 49 miles.......---------------H. Ex. Doc. 254, 48th Cong., 2d sess., and Annual Report, 1885, p. 1140. Mar. 3, 1899 Construction of a lock and dam ----------------- H. Ex. Doc. 66, 53d Cong., 2d sess., and Annual Report, 1890, p. 1183. June 25, 1916 Rebuilding the dam and raising the crest........ H. Doc. 608, 61st Cong., 2d sess. Aug. 8, 1917 Bank protection . ................ __ __.. H. Doc. 702, 63d Cong., 2d sess. June 26, 19341 Operating and care of lock and dam provided forfWith funds from War Department appropriations-for rivers and harbors. 1 Permanent Appropriations Repeal Act. Recommended modifications of project.-In Senate Document 189, Seventy-eighth Congress, second session, transmitted to Congress April 24, 1944, the Chief of Engineers recommended improvement of the Santee, Congaree, and Broad Rivers for navi- gation, for power development, and for other beneficial uses at an estimated initial cost of $51,511,000. Terminal facilities.-There are no public terminals on the river. A contracting company has leased the Government reservation at the lock and dam site, near Columbia, and has constructed a wharf for the handling of stone. Several landings along the river were formerly used for handling logs and veneer timbers. Operations and results during fiscal year. None. Operating and care of lock and dam across Congaree River near Columbia, S. C.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-That portion of the existing project which covers dredging and bank protection has been about 71 percent completed for many years, the work remaining con- sisting of revetting about 20,000 feet of banks in the vicinity of Congaree and Gill Creeks, beginning about 5 miles below Colum- bia. An examination in April and May 1946 showed a controlling depth from the mouth to the lock and dam at Columbia, S. C., of 4 feet except during the low-water stage resulting from the week- end shutdown of upstream power plants, when the controlling depth is 1 foot. The portion of the project covering the lock and dam has been completed as described in paragraph "Existing project." The 682 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 lock and dam were placed out of commission in August 1920, and the building and grounds are being leased. The costs to the end of the fiscal year have been $364,823.87 for new work, $2,725.82 for operating and care, and $429,300.95 for maintenance, a total of $796,850.64. The expenditures have been $796,850.64. In addition, the sum of $109,833.10 was expended between August 7, 1906, and June 1935, on operation and care of the works of improvement under the provisions of the perma- nent and indefinite appropriation for such purposes. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated -----.... ......----------------------------------------... ....-------------... $364, 823.87 Cost --------... .... . ......... 364,823.87 ...----------------------------------------------------- Expenditures.... ... ... ..-----------------------------------------------. ------------ 364, 823.87 Maintenance: Appropriated.... $11,500.00 $18, 000.00 $9, 400.00 -------------------- - 1541, 859. 87 Cost--.......... 4, 371.41 21,007.36 13, 762.67 ...-------------------------- 541, 859. 87 Expenditures_ ... 4,364.44 20, 913.29 13, 863. 71 ..-------------------------- 541, 859.87 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.......... $149,000 1 Includes $109, 833. 10 from Permanent Indefinite Appropriation. 8. CHARLESTON HARBOR, S. C. Location.-On the coast of South Carolina, about 15 miles southerly of the midpoint of the coast line, 50 miles southwest of Winyah Bay, S. C., and 80 miles northeast of the mouth of the Savannah River. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 1239 and 470.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of Au- gust 30, 1852; June 18, 1878; August 11, 1888; March 3, 1899; June 25, 1910; August 8, 1917; and July 18, 1918. For further details see page 1808, Annual Report for 1915; page 579, Annual Report for 1926; page 562, Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for commercial purposes a channel 35 feet deep, 1,000 feet wide from the sea to the inner end of the jetties, thence 600 feet wide to Town Creek, thence 500 feet wide through Town Creek, thence 600 feet wide to the navy yard, and thence 400 feet wide to Goose Creek, with a turning basin 700 feet wide at the port terminals, together with a channel 30 feet deep, 600 feet wide in Cooper River around the east and north sides of Drum Island; also an anchorage area 30 feet deep in the water area between Castle Pinckney and Fort Moultrie; also a channel in Shem Creek 10 feet deep and 110 feet wide from a flared entrance from Hog Island channel to and including a turn- ing basin 130 feet wide and 400 feet long with the upper end 250 feet upstream of the Mount Pleasant public wharf. RIVERS AND HARBORS-CHARLESTON, S. C., DISTRICT 683 The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $4,191,- 000, exclusive of amounts expended under previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate of annual cost of maintenance is $615,000. The existing project includes the maintenance of two entrance jetties completed in 1895 under previous projects. These jetties are of stone on log-mattress foundation, the north jetty 15,443 feet long and the south jetty 19,104 feet long; the distance be- tween their axes at the outer end is 2,900 feet. The height as originally built, except the submerged inner portions and the gap left in the south jetty, was 12 feet above mean low water for the greater part of their length. The project also provides for a 40-foot channel 1,000 feet wide from the sea to the inner ends of the jetties, described above, thence 600 feet wide to the south pier at the navy yard, and thence 1,000 feet wide to the commandant's wharf, at an estimated first cost of $3,603,000 and $250,000 annually for maintenance, both figures being additional to the estimates for the commercial project given above, and that it be considered as a national de- fense rather than a commercial measure and be prosecuted only as found necessary in the interest of national defense. The mean tidal range is 5.2 feet, though this is increased to 7 or 8 feet under the influence of northeast winds or prolonged storms. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 18, 1878 2 jetties I -- Annual Report, 1878, pp. 553-572. Aug., 8, 1917 Increase in depth to 30 feet with width of 500 feet be- H. Doc. 288, 62d Cong., 2d sess. tween the jetties and 1,000 feet seaward thereof. July 18, 1918 The 40-foot channel to the navy yard. (Act provided H. Doc. 1946, 64th Cong., 2d sess., that the 40-foot channel should not be undertaken pt. 1, pp. 21-29, 57, 58, and 61-63. "until the proposed new drydocks at this navy yard, carrying a depth of 40 feet of water over the blocks, has been authorized." This dock was authorized in the Naval Appropriation Act ap- proved July 1, 1918 (40 Stat. L. 725). Jan. 21, 1927 Present project dimensions of the channels for corn- H. Doc. 249, 69th Cong. 1st sess. mercial purposes, and for the present project widths (Contains latest published maps) of the 40-foot channel which was authorized as a national-defense measure. Oct. 17, 1940 The 35-foot channel depth from the sea to the head H. Doc. 259, 76th Cong., 1st sess. of the project via Cooper River and town Creek, also a channel in Shem Creek to Mount Pleasant, 110 feet wide and 10 feet deep, including a turning basin at the upper end. Mar. 2, 1945 An anchorage area 30 feet deep in the water area be- H. Doc. 156, 77th Cong., 1st sess. tween Castle Pinckney and Fort Moultrie. 1 Completed under previous projects. Local cooperation.-This project authorized in the River and Harbor Act of October 17, 1940 (H. Doc. 259, 76th Cong., 1st sess.), is subject to the requirements that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, suitable spoil-disposal areas as and when required for initial work and for subsequent mainte- nance. All prior requirements have been fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-Piers and slips extend for about 1 mile along the eastern water front of the city of Charleston, and an additional mile is covered by marginal wharves. The South Caro- 684 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 lina State Ports Authority operates the terminal at Columbus Street, large piers near Market Street and Queen Street, and operates the belt-line railway serving all wharves and ware- houses, and connecting with trunk lines entering the city. Modern facilities are also at the Southern Railway coal pier and the wharves of the Standard Oil Co., the Todd Atlantic Shipyards Corps., the Seaboard Air Line Railroad, the Southern Railway Co., and the Concentration Warehouse and Compress Co. On Cooper River above the navy yard a compress and ware- house company has a marginal wharf 750 feet long; and the Texas Corp., the Sinclair Refining Co., and the Cooper River Terminals, Inc., maintain piers at their properties; and the South Carolina State Ports Authority operates a large terminal capable of berthing four cargo vessels. The facilities are considered ade- quate for existing commerce. For further details, see Port Series No. 9, revised 1940, Corps of Engineers. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The U. S. pipeline dredge Henry Bacon and hired labor completed restoring project depth for safe navigable widths at shoals 5A and 6 in Cooper River and at shoal 6A in Town Creek, removing 985,578 cubic yards of material at a cost of $113,634.32. Additional costs of $487.64 were incurred in connection with hopper dredging com- pleted in the previous fiscal year. The U. S. snagboat Wateree and hired labor were engaged about 1 month in driving permanent pile dredging ranges in connection with the 35-foot project in Cooper River and Town Creek channels at a cost of $9,422.48. Project dimensions were restored in Shem Creek channel by the pipeline dredge Cherokee, by contract, removing 41,018 cubic yards of material at a cost of $10,555.12. On March 1, 1950, the pipeline dredge Pullen, by contract, and the pipeline dredge Vent- nor, by subcontract, commenced restoring project dimensions at shoals Nos. 1 through 6 in Cooper River, and shoals 6A and 6B in Town Creek, and to the end of the fiscal year removed 2,389,600 cubic yards of material at a cost of $489,976.71. The U. S. hopper dredge Gerig and hired labor commenced restoring project dimen- sions at shoal No. 7 in Cooper River and South Channel on June 15, 1950, and to the end of the fiscal year removed 810,000 cubic yards of material at a cost of $43,573.40. Construction of the model of Charleston Harbor at the United States Waterways Experiment Station, Vicksburg, Miss., was completed in August 1948, and collection of field data at Charleston for use in design- ing, constructing, and operating the model is about 98 percent completed. Hydraulic and shoaling adjustments and verification of the model have been completed and tests of improvement plans are under way. Costs in connection with the model study were $129,301.06. The cost of surveys and supervision was $11,029.73. The total cost during the year was $807,980.46 for maintenance. The ex- penditures were $711,034.11. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The jetties protecting the en- trance channel across the bar were completed in 1895. These jet- ties are described in "Existing project." RIVERS AND HARBORS-CHARLESTON, S. C., DISTRICT 685 The existing project was completed during May 1949, except for the anchorage area 30 feet deep in the water area between Castle Pinckney and Fort Moultrie. Surveys during the latter part of the fiscal year in the Entrance, South, and Cooper River Channels showed a controlling depth of 34 feet for 300-foot width from the 35-foot contour in the ocean to the head of the project, except at shoal 7 in lower Cooper River where the controlling depth is 31 feet for 300-foot width, and at shoal 5 in Cooper River, north of Drum Island, where the controlling depth is 27 feet for 200-foot width. Surveys in Town Creek during June 1950 showed that project dimensions obtained. A survey in Shem Creek during November 1949 showed that project dimensions obtained. The cost of the existing project has been $1,857,964.34 from regular funds and $57,813.37 from Public Works funds, a total of $1,915,777.71 for new work; and $4,287,719.57 from regular funds and $56,086.63 from Public Works funds, a total of $4,343,806.20 for maintenance, a grand total of $6,259,583.91, exclusive of $600 contributed funds. The expenditures have been $6,039,848.77 from regular funds, $113,900 from Public Works funds, a total of $6,153,748.77. In addition $600 from contributed funds were expended for mainte- nance. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $10 ,835.14, plus an anticipated allotment of $483,000 during fiscal year 1951, a total of $588,835.14, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950............................ $105,835.14 Maintenance: Complete dredging to restore project dimensions in En- trance and South Channels by U. S. hopper dredge Gerig and hired labor, July 1 to Aug. 31, 1950.......... 155,380.00 Complete dredging by contract to restore project dimen- sions in Town Creek and Cooper River Channels, July 1 to Aug. 16, 1950................... ..... .......... 58,541.00 Dredging by contract to restore project dimensions at shoal 6 in Cooper River and Town Creek, Feb. 1 to Apr. 30, 1951 ........................................... 162,086.00 Complete model study of Charleston Harbor by U. S. Waterways Experiment Station, Vicksburg, Miss., and continue companion prototype study in Charleston Har- bor, S. C., July 1, 1950, to June 30, 1951 .............. 106,993.00 Total for all work.................. .............. 588,835.14 The additional sum of $800,000 can be profitably expended for the following scheduled work during the fiscal year 1952: Maintenance: Dredging to restore project dimensions at shoal 7 in the lower harbor, and in the Entrance Channel by U. S. hopper dredge Gerig and hired labor, July 1 to Aug. 31, 1951............ $122,500 Dredging by contract to restore project dimensions in Shem Creek Channel and turning basin, Aug. 16-31, 1951........ 12,500 Diking spoil areas by contract in Cooper River and Town Creek to reduce shoaling, Sept. 1, 1951, to May 31, 1952... 152,000 Dredging by contract to restore project dimensions, as required, in Cooper River and Town Creek Channels, Nov. 1, 1951, to May 31, 1952.................. ......................... 438,000 939127-51-vol. 1----44 686 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Continue prototype study in Charleston Harbor, July 1, 1951, to June 30, 1952........................................ 75,000 Total for all work.................................... 800,000 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including --- - --- ---- -- - --- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated....-- $185,000.00 - _ _-$178, 000.00 -------------. $8, 502. 232. 82 Cost..... -... 2,000.00 $80. 71 $182,919.29 178,000.00 8,502.232.82 Expenditures-..._ 2, 000. 00 80. 71 182, 919. 29 175, 770. 50 $2, 229. 50 8, 502, 232. 82 Maintenance Appropriated.... 484, 700.00 216, 600.00 541, 000.00 349, 000. 00 759, 825. 82 14, 745, 795. 70 Cost . ....-.. 155, 541.67 589, 757. 53 661, 459.54 297, 714. 27 807, 980. 46 4, 745, 795.70 Expenditures.... 239, 973.90 556, 996.13 700, 648.11 295, 464. 94 708, 804.61 4, 639, 960. 56 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.......... $2,275,000 1 Does not include $600 Contributed Funds. 9. ASHLEY RIVER, S. C. Location.-Rises near Ridgeville, S. C., and flows southeasterly 40 miles, uniting with the Cooper River to form the harbor of Charleston, S. C. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 1239 and 470.) Previous projects.-The original project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 14, 1880. For further details see page 1809, Annual Report for 1915, and page 566, Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 30 feet deep at mean low water and 300 feet wide from the mouth to the Standard wharf, 7.8 miles, suitably widened at bends and at the head of the improvement; and for maintenance, to a depth of 12 feet and a width of 100 feet, of the approach channel to the municipal yacht basin. The mean tidal variation is about 5.2 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1937, is $391,150, exclusive of the amount expended on previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $65,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents July 25, 1912 Channel 20 feet deep and 240 feet wide up to Stand- Rivers and Harbors Committee ard wharf. Doc. 4. 62d Cong., 2d sess. Aug. 26, 1937 Enlarging channel to present project dimensions and Rivers and Harbors Committee for maintenance of entrance channel to Muncipal Doc. 449, 74th Cong. 2d sess. Yacht Basin. (Contains latest published map.) Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-The facilities extend 51/ miles above the United States lighthouse wharf adjacent to Tradd Street and in- clude the wharves of the American Agricultural Chemical Co., RIVERS AND HARBORS-CHARLESTON, S. C., DISTRICT 687 Planters Fertilizer & Phosphate Co., Koppers Company, and the Virginia - Carolina Chemical Corp. The fertilizer company wharves are equipped with mechanical unloading devices. These terminals are considered adequate for existing commerce. At the municipal yacht basin there are three docks of creosoted-timber construction for the accommodation of local and transient yachts. For further details see Port Series No. 9, revised 1940, Corps of Engineers. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Project dimensions were restored in the entrance channel to the municipal yacht basin by the pipeline dredge Cherokee, by contract, removing 44,827 cubic yards of material at a cost of $12,238.22. The cost of surveys and supervision was $977.80. The total cost and expenditures during the year were $13,216.02. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1940. A survey of the main channel during June 1950 showed a controlling depth of 14 feet for 300-foot width from the mouth to the head of the project. A survey of the entrance channel to the municipal yacht basin showed a controlling depth of 7.5 feet for project width. The costs at the end of the fiscal year have been $255,496.41 for new work and $282,834.32 for maintenance, a total of $538,330.73. The expenditures have been $538,330.73. In addition, $700, from contributed funds were expended for maintenance. Proposed operations.-An anticipated allotment of $149,832.70 during fiscal year 1951 will be applied to maintenance dredging by contract to restore project dimensions in the entrance channel to the municipal yacht basin and to restoration of partial project depths in Ashley River Channel. The additional sum of $450,000 can be profitably expended for the following scheduled work during the fiscal year 1952: Maintenance: Dredging, by contract, to restore project dimensions in the entrance channel to the municipal yacht basin, Aug. 1-15, 1951 ... ............... ................................ $14,000 Dredging, by contract, to restore project dimensions in the main channel from its mouth to opposite Koppers Co. dock (mile 6.2), Sept. 1, 1951, to June 30, 1952.................. 436,000 Total for all work.................................... 450,000 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated-- ...-------------- ------------------------------ $260,996. 41 ------ Cost.. -------------------------------------- -- 260, 996. 41 Expenditures---- ...-.----------------------------------------.. ..--------------... 260,996. 41 Maintenance: Appropriated -...--$42, 230.00 -$16, 000.00 $11,000.00 $11, 631.48 1282, 834.32 Cost.. - - ---_... 90, 007.12 $3,408. 75 15, 657.39 12, 634.99 13, 216. 02 282, 834.32 Expenditures ....- 79, 362. 40 14, 053.47 15, 657.39 12, 634.99 13, 216. 02 282, 834.32 1Does not include $700 Contributed Funds. 688 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19150 10. SHIPYARD RIVER, S. C. Location.-This waterway is a salt-water tidal tributary of Charleston Harbor, S. C. It has its source about one-half mile below the United States Navy Yard, whence it flows southerly about 3 miles and empties into Cooper River about three-fourths mile above Drum Island. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 470.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 30 feet deep at mean low water and 200 feet wide, widened at the entrance, from deep water in Cooper River to the vicinity of the plant of the Pittsburgh Metallurgical Co., with a turning basin 30 feet deep opposite the Gulf Oil Corp. terminal and a turning basin 30 feet deep at the upper end of the project. The mean tidal variation is 5.2 feet. The estimate of cost of new work, revised in 1950, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects, is $543,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate of annual cost of maintenance is $121,900. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents July 3, 1930 Channel depths of 12 and 20 feet------......----------.. Rivers and Harbors Committee. Doc. 13, 71st Cong. 2d sess. Aug. 20, 1935 28-foot channel from Cooper River to the Gulf Oil Rivers and Harbors Committee. Corp.'s terminal, and the deepening of the channel Doe. 43, 73d Cong., 2d sess. above that point to 20 feet from the depth of 12 feet previously authorized without local cooperation. Aug. 26, 19371 Enlargement of the channel to a depth of 30 feet and Rivers and Harbors Committee 2 a width of 200 feet up to the Gulf Oil Corp,'s ter- Doc. 38, 75th, Cong. 1st sess. minal with a turning basin 30 feet deep at the latter point. Mar. 2, 1945 Extension of the existing 30-foot channel to vicinity H. Doc. 93, 79th Cong., 1st sess. of the Pittsburgh Metallurgical Co, plant, with a turning basin at the upper end. 1 Included in Emergency Relief Administration program May 28, 1935. 2 Contains latest published map. Local cooperation. Prior requirements for the part of the project atithorized in the River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937, have been fully complied with. The modification of the project authorized in the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, is subject to the conditions that local interests furnish, without cost to the United States, necessary rights-of-way and suitable spoil-disposal areas for the initial dredging and for subsequent maintenance when and as required; establish and maintain termi- nals satisfactory to the Secretary of War; and hold and save the United States free from all claims for damages resulting from the improvements. All rights-of-way have been furnished under the modification of the project authorized in the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945. The South Carolina State Ports Authority, representing local interests, has guaranteed to meet the requirements pertain- ing to the establishment and maintenance of terminals satisfactory to the Secretary of War, and to hold and save the United States free from all claims and damages for improvements. RIVERS AND HARBORS-CHARLESTON, S. C., DISTRICT 889 Terminal facilities.-In the lower three-quarter mile of the channel are the large marginal wharves of the Gulf Oil Corp., and the Shipyard River Terminal Co., the latter handling chiefly fer- tilizerand fertilizer materials. These wharves accommodate deep- draft, oceangoing vessels. On the upper channel are the North State Lumber Co.'s wharf, one small privately owned wharf, and Pittsburgh Metallurgical Co.'s wharf for handling ores. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The pipeline dredge Pullen, by contract, restored project dimensions in the formerly authorized 30-foot project and turning basin, removing 224,956 cubic yards of material at a cost of $33,188.87. Government costs were incurred in the amount of $569.77 in connection with a contract completed in previous fiscal year. Additional cost of $2,211.66 for maintenance and $4,162.06 for new work was in- curred in connection with future dredging in the formerly au- thorized and existing 30-foot channel. The cost of surveys and supervision was $3,027.11. The total cost during the year was $38,997.41 for maintenance and $4,162.06 for new work, a total of $43,159.47. The expenditures were $86,- 990.39. Condition at end of fiscal year.-That part of the former project providing for a 20-foot channel from the upper end of the Gulf Oil Corp. terminal to opposite the former Tuxbury Lumber Co. wharf was completed in 1936; the former 30-foot channel from Cooper River to the upper end of the Gulf Oil Corp. terminal, including the turning basin opposite thereto, was completed in 1939; the work remaining consists of widening the entrance channel in Cooper River and providing a channel 30 feet deep and 200 feet wide from the head of the present 30-foot channel to the vicinity of the plant of the Pittsburgh Metallurgical Co., with a turning basin 30 feet deep at its upper end. A survey near the end of the fiscal year showed a controlling depth of about 20 feet for 200-foot width in the formerly author- ized 30-foot channel and turning basin to about mid-way of the Gulf Oil Corp. terminal. A survey during February 1949 showed a controlling depth of 5 feet from the latter point to the head of the former 20-foot project. The costs to the end of the fiscal year have been $85,422.45 from regular funds and $31,563.71 from Emergency Relief funds, a total of $116,986.16 for new work; and $1,004,885.83 from reg- ular funds for maintenance, a total of $1,121,871.99. The expenditures have been $1,090,227.96 from regular funds and $31,563.71 from emergency relief funds, a total of $1,121,- 791.67. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $411,396.30, plus an anticipated allotment of ,$137,901.71 during fiscal year 1951, a total of $549,298.01, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950............................. $80.32 New work: Dredging, by contract, to complete the new 30-foot channel to the Pittsburgh Metallurgical Co., including a turn- ing basin at the latter point and the flared entrance at Cooper River, Aug. 17 to Dec. 31, 1950 ......................... 370,837.94 690 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Maintenance: Dredging, by contract, in connection with the above new work, to restore project dimensions in the formerly authorized 30-foot channel and turning basin, July 17 to Aug. 16, 1950 81,606.00 Dredging, by contract, to restore project dimensions in the new 30-foot channel to the Pittsburg Metallurgical Co., in- cluding the turning basin at the latter point, and the turn- ing basin opposite the Gulf Oil Corp. terminal, Mar. 1 to M ay 31, 1951...................................... 96,773.75 Total for all work................................. 549,298.01 The additional sum of $250,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1952 for maintenance dredging by contract to restore project dimensions in the 30-foot channel to the Pitts- burgh Metallurgical Co., and the turning basin at the latter point and turning basin opposite the Gulf Oil Corp. terminal, Sept. 1 to November 30, 1951, and April 1 to June 30, 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated- ......--------------------------- ---- -. $375,000.00 $1491,974.10 Cost--.... ------------- ---------------------------------------- 4,162.06 121,136.16 Expenditures----...-----------.--------------.---------------. 4,081.74 121,055.84 Maintenance Appropriated... - - - $138, 000. 00 $100, 000, 00 $75, 700.00 $100, 000.00 69,100. 00 1,045, 363.87 Cost---...---- ---- 305,185. 60 182, 514. 14 44, 638.23 126, 948.45 38, 997.41 1,004. 885.83 Expenditures-...- 305, 184.49 182, 515. 25 34, 977. 61 92, 697. 83 82, 908. 65 1, 004, 885.83 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ....................... $50,229.94 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.......................... 55,200.00 1 Includes $31, 563.71 Emergency Relief Funds. 11. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS AND CONTINGENCIES (GENERAL) The cost of the work during the year was $11,588.82 for exam- inations and surveys and $36,827.78 for contingencies, a total of $48,416.60 from regular funds. The expenditures during the year were $11,588.82 for examinations and surveys and $37,084.87 for contingencies, a total of $48,673.69. The unexpended balance June 30, 1950, of $14,798.66 for examinations and surveys and $3,077.62 for contingencies, a total of $17,876.28, plus anticipated allotments of $25,000.00 for examinations and surveys and $20,- 000.00 for contingencies during fiscal year 1951, a total of $62,876.28, will be applied during the fiscal year to accounts pay- able, $9.00, and to the payment of expenses to be incurred under these headings. The additional sums of $20,000 for examinations and surveys and $25,000 for contingencies, a total of $45,000, can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1952. RIVERS AND HARBORS-CHARLESTON, S. C., DISTRICT 691 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ---- -- - -fiscal -- years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated- .............. Cost...-.------------------------------------- Expenditures. ..- - - - - . .- . .-- .-- - - - - - - - - .-- . .. . .. . ..--------- Maintenance: Appropriated_ .. $49, 600. 00 $70, 000.00 $45, 000.00 1$58, 000.00 $45, 300. 00 1$1,165, 304. 85 Cost---.........-78, 955.91 58, 932. 97 52, 516.37 68, 241.16 48, 416.60 1,147, 437. 57 Expenditures -.. 79, 343.04 58, 435.63 52, 651.60 68, 426. 50 48, 673. 69 1,147, 428. 57 1Does not include $3, 238 Contributed Funds. 12. INACTIVE NAVIGATION PROJECTS Cost and expenditures For last to June 30, 1950 Estimated Name of project full report, amount re- see Annual quired to Report for- New work Maintenance complete 1. Yadkin River, N. C.1 _........-_ 1892 $102,808.91 -------------- $4,191.00 2. Salkahatchie River, S. C.1 - ------ 1896 15, 840. 73- -- - (2) 3. Lumber River, N. C. and S. C.' ------------ 1897 19,000.00_ _--. --. -- 16,000.00 4, Lynch River and Clark Creek, S. C.'--- 1910 9,500.00 - (2) 5. Little Pee Dee River, S. C.'......--------------- 1919 19, 549.99 $25, 650.01 30, 450.01 6. Edisto River, S. C...---------------------- 1938 33,102. 65 900. 00 (2) 7. 8 Wateree River, S. C.1 - Abbapoola Creek, S. C..------._- - - 1940 60, 000.00 151, 783. 83 (2) 1947 ------------------------------14,000.00 9 Beresford Creek, S. C........... . 1947 .... . . 26,000. 00 ..--------------.--------------. 10 Russell Creek, S. C...... 1947 ... . ... 20,000. 00 .....------------------------------.. 11* Snagging and clearing under authority of Ssection 3 of the River and Harbor Act approved March 2,1945......... -1949 ............. 4, 402. 20 (s) ' No commerce reported. 2Completed. 8 Revoked in fiscal year 1950, $597. 80 13. PLANT ALLOTMENT, CHARLESTON, S. C., DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including .- -- - -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated..-- -------------- ----------------------------------------- C o st. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Expenditures...- Maintenance: 000. 00 -$170, 995.40 -$50, 000.00 ------------- Appropriated .. -$30, Cost....--------....... ---------- Expenditures .... -122, - .. -- - - -- - 879.97 -92, 751.80 -- ------- ------------ 14, 095.74 -$133,101.49 - $50, 000.00 ----- .----- 67, 644. 50 $177, 086.97 178,604.02 25, 978. 29 1 Undistributed cost. 692 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions Date trans- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document Recom- Congress No. mendation -- I 1 -- I 1 1--- Beaufort, S. C., construction of River and Harbor Act, boat basin at or near on the July 24, 1946. Intracoastal Waterway. Beaufort, S. C., to the ocean, River and Harbor Act, Feb. 10, 1950 H. Doc. 469, Favorable. channel via St. Helena Sound Mar. 2, 1945. 81st Cong., or Port Royal Sound. 2d sess. Buckingham Landing site, South - do .... . . . . . - Carolina, on Santee-Congaree River. Cape Fear River, N. C., to St. Commerce Committee Johns River, Fla., Intracoastal resolution, Mar. 14, Waterway, for construction of 1946. small boat basin near Ocean Drive Beach, S. C. Charleston Harbor, S. C., with a River and Harbor Act, view to extending Shem Creek July 24, 1946. Channel. Charleston Harbor to the Pinop- River and Harbor Act, olis power plant, South Caro- Mar. 2, 1945. lina, Cooper River, S. C. Charleston, S. C., to Columbia, Commerce Committee S. C., waterway, Cooper River resolution, Mar. 27, between Charleston and Pin- 1944. opolis Dam, S. C. Charleston Harbor, S. C., in- Public Works Commit- crease channel depths from 30 tee resolution, May 12, to 35 feet east and north of 1950. Drum Island. Cooper River, Charleston Har- Public Works Commit- bor, S. C., increase channel tee resolution, May 12, depths from 30 to 35 feet east 1950. and north of Drum Island. Cooper River, S. C., diversion of Commerce Committee flood waters from Santee River. resolution, Apr. 2,1941. Cooper River, S. C., from River and Harbor Act, Charleston Harbor to the Pin- Mar. 2, 1945. opolis power plant. Cooper River between Charles- Commerce Committee ton and Pinopolis Dam, S. C. resolution, Mar. 27, (Review of waterway from 1944. Charleston to Columbia, S. C.). Congaree-Santee Buckingham River and Harbor Act, Landing site, South Carolina Mar. 2, 1945. (navigation, flood control, and development of power). Little River, N. C. and S. C....-. Rivers and Harbors Committee resolution, Apr. 30, 1940. Myrtle Beach, S. C., with view River and Harbor Act, to establishing harbor for light- July 24, 1946. draft vessels. Ocean Drive Beach, S. C., con- --- do....-------------- struction of boat basin at or near on the Intracoastal Wa- terway. Ocean Drive Beach, S. C., con- Commerce Committee struction of small-boat basin at resolution, Mar. 14, or near on the Intracoastal 1946. Waterway, Cape Fear River, N. C., to St. Johns River, Fla. Pinopolis Dam, S. C., to Charles- Commerce Committee ton via Cooper River (Review resolution, Mar. 27, of waterway from Charleston 1944. to Columbia, S. C.) Pinopolis power plant to Charles- River and Harbor Act, ton Harbor, S. C., via Cooper Mar. 2, 1945. River. Port Royal Sound, S. C., chan- do ....- --.... H. Doe. 469, Favorable. Feb. 10, 1950 nel from Beaufort, S. C., to the 81st Cong., ocean via. 2d sess. St. Helena Sound, S. C., channel -- do---- - - - - - - - - -.do.....--- do ........ Do. from Beaufort, S, C., to the ocean, via. St. Johns River, Fla., to Cape Commerce Committee Fear River, N. C., Intracoastal resolution, Mar. 14, Waterway for construction of 1946. small-boat basin near Ocean Drive Beach, S. C. FLOOD CONTROL-CHARLESTON, S. C., DISTRICT 693 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document Recom- Congress No. mendation Santee-Congaree Buckingham River and Harbor Act,_.............. Landing site, South Carolina Mar. 2, 1945. (navigation, flood control, and development of power). Santee River, N. C. and S. C., Commerce Committee ............... salt-water intrusion and diver- resolution, Apr. 2,1941. sion of water into Cooper River. Santee River (Lower), N. C. and Sec. 6, River and Harbor ----------- -- - S. C. (navigation and irriga- Act, Aug. 30, 1935. tion). Santee River system, North Car- Rivers and Harbors--------------- olina and South Carolina. Committee resolution, Dec. 28, 1946. Shem Creek Channel, Charles- River and Harbor Act,. . _ ------- ton Harbor, S. C. July 24, 1946. ---------- Rivers and Harbors Shipyard River, S. C............ ............... Committee resolution, Nov. 20, 1945. 14. YADKIN RIVER, N. C. Location.-The Yadkin River rises on the eastern slope of the Blue Ridge Mountains in western North Carolina, flows generally northeasterly 100 miles to the vicinity of Donnaha, N. C., thence southeasterly 104 miles to a point near Badin, N. C., to its con- fluence with the Uwharie River where its name chafiges to the Great Pee Dee River. (See U. S. Geological Survey map of North Carolina. 1944.) Existing project.-This project provides for the construction of four detention reservoirs, two on the Yadkin River and two on Reddies River, a tributary entering the stream at North Wilkes- boro, N. C. The estimate of Federal cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $12,477,000. The project was recommended by the Chief of Engineers in report dated June 19, 1946, and authorized by the Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946. Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Work was continued on advance planning. The costs during the year have been $29,423 for new work. The expenditures have been $31,613.46. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work was advanced on engi- neering studies and advance planning. The costs to the end of the fiscal year have been $127,716.84 for new work. The expenditures have been $127,713.95. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $82,286.05, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950 .............................. $2.89 New work: Initiate preparation of plans and specifications for Reddies River Reservoir .................................. 82,283.16 Total for all work.................................... 82,286.05 The additional sum of $125,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing the fiscal year 1952 as follows: $25,000 for completion of de- 694 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 tailed plans and specifications for the Reddies River Reservoir, N. C., and $100,000 for advance planning on the Wilkesboro and Upper Wilkesboro reservoirs on Yadkin River. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - --- 7fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated-------------------.... ----- $70,000.00 $70,000. 00 $70,000. 00 $210,000.00 Cost..-------------------------------55, 867.31 42, 426. 53 29, 423.00 127, 716. 84 Expenditures--...------------------------44, 404. 26 51, 696. 23 31, 613.46 127, 713.95 Maintenance: Appropriated......... Cost-...------------------------- Expenditures.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950.................. $82,283.16 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.................. 12,267,000.00 15. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS AND CONTINGENCIES FOR FLOOD CONTROL The cost of the work during the year was $27,508.35. The expenditures were $25,981.06. The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $7,875.37, plus an anticipated allotment of $22,000 during fiscal year 1951, a total of $29,875.37, will be applied during the fiscal year to accounts payable, $3,588.83, and to the payment of expenses to be incurred under this heading. The additional sum of $52,800 can be profitably expended dur- ing fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950 including -fiscal- --1 years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated... ------------------------ ---------------------- -------------- Cost------------------- 7---------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------- Expenditures... ---------------------- ------------------- -------------- Maintenance: Appropriated . $5, 000.00 .... . $5, 000.00 $25,000.00 $16,100.00 $287, 605.00 _____ Cost... ___ .. 47, 988.06 $4, 887.12 5, 794.45 13,191.36 27, 508. 35 283, 318. 46 Expenditures.... 45, 013.91 7,182.41 6, 459.96 11,143.17 25, 981.06 279, 729. 63 16. INACTIVE FLOOD-CONTROL PROJECTS Cost and expenditures For last to June 30, 1950 Estimeted Name of project full report, - amount re- see Annual quired to Report for- New work Maintenance complete 1. Edisto River, S. C................---------------------- 1947 1$6, 378.86 .--------------$256, 621.14 1 The sum of $3,621,14 was revoked during the fiscal year 1948. FLOOD CONTROL-CHARLESTON, S. C., DISTRICT 695 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood control acts and committee resolutions Date trans- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document Recom- Congress No. mendation Black River and tributaries flood Flood Control Act, May - control and drainage. 17, 1950. Broad River, Combahee River, - . do ...-- - - - - - - - and tributaries, flood control and drainage. Buck Creek and tributaries, House Public Works South Carolina, (tributaries of Committee resolution, Waccamaw River, N. C., and Apr. 5, 1949. S. C.). Buckingham Landing Site, S. C., River and Harbor Act, on Santee-Congaree River. Mar. 2, 1945. Combahee River, Broad River, Flood Control Act, May and tributaries, flood control 17, 1950. and drainage, S. C. Congaree-Santee Buckingham .- do....----------------- -. Landing Site, S. C. Conway, S. C., flood protection Flood Control Commit- Waccamaw River, N. C. and tee resolution, July 23, S.C. 1946. Great Pee Dee River, Willow House Public Works Creek, S. C. (flood control, Committee resolution, drainage, and allied purposes). Aug. 6, 1948. Johns Island and vicinity Flood Control Act, May (streams), S. C. flood control 17, 1950. and drainage. Lynches River, S. C. Clear Chan- House Public Works nel below Welch's bridge. Committee resolution July 6, 1949. Reedy River, South Carolina--.. House Public Works Committee resolution, June 27, 1950. Santee-Congaree Buckingham River and Harbor Act, Landing Site, S. C. (naviga- Mar. 2, 1945. tion, flood control, and deve- lopment of power). Santee River (lower), N. C. and Sec. 6, River and Harbor S. C. (navigation and irriga- Act. Aug. 30, 1935. tion). Santee River, N. C. and S. C., Senate Public Works . Wateree River in vicinity of Committee resolution, Boykin, S. C. (major drainage Feb. 25, 1949. and channel straightening). Simpson Creek, Waccamaw House Public Works . River, N. C., and S. C. (flood Committee resolution, control and drainage). Feb. 17, 1949. Waccamaw River, N. C. and S. - do .- - - - - ---- C., Simpson Creek (flood con- trol and drainage). Waccamaw River, N. C., and S. House Public Works C., with a view to flood con- Committee resolution, trol and drainage on Buck Apr. 5, 1949. Creek and tributaries, South Carolina. Waccamaw River, N. C. and S. Flood Control Commit- C., for flood protection of Con- tee resolution, July 23, way, S. C. 1946. Wateree River in vicinity of Senate Public Works Boykin, S. C., Santee River, Committee resolution, N. C., and S. C. (major drain- Feb. 25, 1949. age and channel straightening). Willow Creek, S. C., Great Pee House Public Works Dee River (flood control, drain- Committee resolution, age, and allied purposes). Aug. 6, 1948. " IMPROVEMENTS OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE SAVANNAH, GA., DISTRICT This district comprises a very small portion of southwestern North Carolina, western South Carolina, eastern Georgia, and a small portion of northeastern Florida embraced in the drainage basins tributary to the Atlantic Ocean between Port Royal Sound, S. C., and the harbor at Fernandina, Fla. It includes the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway between these points. District engineer: Maj. William H. McKenzie, III, Corps of Engineers, acting to July 11, 1949; Lt. Col. Robert Erlenkotter, Corps of Engineers, district engineer since that date. Division engineer of the South Atlantic Division, Atlanta, Ga., comprising the Wilmington, N. C., Charleston, S. C., Savannah, Ga., Jacksonville, Fla., Mobile, Ala., and Panama districts: Col. Mason J. Young, Corps of Engineers, to July 13, 1949; Col. Bernard L. Robinson, Corps of Engineers, since that date. IMPROVEMENTS Navigation Flood Control Page Page 1. Atlantic Intracoastal 13. Savannah River Basin, Ga. Waterway between Nor- and S. C ............ 722 folk, Va., and the St. 14. Hartwell Reservoir, Savan- Johns River, Fla. (Sa- nah River Basin, Ga. and vannah District) ...... 697 S. C................. 723 2. Savannah Harbor, Ga ..... 701 15. Clark Hill Reservoir, Sa- 3. Savannah River below Au- vannah River Basin, Ga. gusta, Ga ............ 706 and S. C ............. 724 4. Darien Harbor, Ga........ 709 16. Macon, Ga. .............. 726 5. Altamaha, Oconee, and Oc- 17. Snagging and clearing un- mulgee Rivers, Ga...... 711 der authority of section 2 6. Brunswick Harbor, Ga... 713 of the Flood Control Act 7. Satilla River, Ga........ 716 approved August 28, 8. St. Marys River, Ga. and 1937, as amended ...... 728 Fla. and North River, 18. Preliminary examinations, Ga. ................... 717 surveys, and contingen- 9. Fernandina Harbor, Fla... 719 cies for flood controll.... 729 10. Examinations, surveys, and 19. Inactive flood control proj- contingencies- (general). 720 ects .................. 729 11. Inactive navigation proj- ects ................ 721 12. Plant allotment .......... 721 1. ATLANTIC INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY BETWEEN NORFOLK, VA., AND THE ST. JOHNS RIVER, FLA. (SAVANNAH DISTRICT) Location.-This section of the waterway connects Port Royal Sound, S. C., with Fernandina, Fla. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 838-841, inclusive.) For Cumberland Sound to St. Johns River section see page 732. Previous projects-between Savannah, Ga., and Fernandina, Fla.-Previous improvements in this section were authorized by 697 698 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19 50 River and Harbor Acts of August 2, 1882, August 11, 1888, July 13, 1892, and March 3, 1905. For further details see pages 1814, 1821-1823, Annual Report for 1915, and page 585, Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for a waterway 12 feet deep at mean low water and not less than 90 feet wide between Port Royal Sound, S. C., and Savannah, Ga.; for a waterway 12 feet deep at mean low water, with widths of 90 feet in land cuts and narrow streams and 150 feet in open waters, between Savannah, Ga., and Fernandina, Fla., to follow in general the alinement of the existing waterway, except for such cut-offs or other changes in the route as may be found desirable and justified by the re- sultant benefits to navigation; and for a suitable anchorage basin at Thunderbolt, Ga. The total distance from Port Royal Sound, S. C., to Fernandina, Fla., is 165 miles. The project also provides for the following: (1) removing logs and snags from Generals Cut, Ga.; (2) an alternative and more protected route 7 feet deep at mean low water from Doboy Sound to Brunswick Harbor, via Darien River, Three Mile Cut, Altamaha River, One Mile Cut, Buttermilk Sound, Mackay River, Back River, Clubbs Creek, and Plantation Creek; (3) a protected channel 7 feet deep at mean low water and 75 feet wide around St. Andrews Sound, extending from the main route of the waterway in Jekyll Creek through Jekyll Sound, Little Satilla River, Umbrella Cut, Umbrella Creek and its south branch, through Dover Cut to Dover Creek, thence up Dover Creek and through a narrow neck of land to Satilla River, thence through a land cut south of Todd Creek and through Floyd Creek to the main route of the waterway in Cumberland River; (4) a channel 5 feet deep at mean low water and 50 feet wide to connect Baileys Cut to Satilla River and Dover Creek, Ga.; (5) a loop 8 feet deep at mean low water to reach the wharves at the southern end of Cumberland Sound; (6) an alternative route 9 feet deep and 150 feet wide in that part of Frederica River, Ga., not now traversed by the main route, at no additional cost to the United States. In general, the work is to be accomplished by dredging, supplemented by training walls as necessary. The mean tidal range between Port Royal, S. C., and Fernan- dina, Fla., is from 6 to 8 feet, with fluctuations from 11/ to 21/2 feet, due to winds and lunar phases. The estimated cost of new work, revised in 1938, is $961,600, exclusive of amounts expended under previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $300,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: RIVERS AND HARBORS-SAVANNAH, GA., DISTRICT 699 Acts Work authorized Documents BEAUFORT, S. C., TO SAVANNAH, GA,, SECTION June 3, 1896 Route No. 2 adopted..------------------------- H. Doc. 295, 53d Cong., 3d sess. Mar. 3, 1899 Route No. 1 adopted.---------------------------.Do.1 July 25, 1912 Provided for Archer Creek (this route now aban- H. Doe. 513, 62d Cong., 2d sess. doned). SAVANNAH, GA., TO FERNANDINA, FLA., SECTION July 13, 1892 Original 7-foot channel-------------------....... H. Doe. 41, 52d Cong., 1st sess. Mar 3, 1905 Provided for Skidaway Narrows---...-------------H. Doc. 450, 58th Cong., 2d sess. July 25, 1912 Incorporated alternative routes previously improved H. Doc. 1236, 60th Cong., 2d sess.1 as separate projects and the auxiliary channels. CUMBERLAND SOUND, GA., AND FLA., TO ST. JOHNS RIVER, FLA., SECTION Mar. 4, 1913 For a channel 7 feet deep and 100 feet wide--- --. H. Doc. 898, 62d Cong., 2d sess. Aug. 8, 1917 Consolidation of the 3 sections, shown above, into "Waterway between Beaufort, S.C., and St. Johns River, Fla." BEAUFORT, S. C., TO CUMBERLAND SOUND, GA., AND FLA., SECTION Mar. 2, 1919 Removing logs and snags from Generals Cut..----- H. Doc. 581, 63d Cong., 2d sess.' Do-...... Improving Back River to provide a channel 7 feet H. Doc. 1391, 62d Cong., 3d sess. deep and 150 feet wide. Mar. 3, 1925 Channel 75 feet wide between Beaufort, S. C. ,and S. Doc. 178, 68th Cong., 2d sess. Savannah, Ga. July 3, 1930 Channel from Baileys Cut to Dover Creek S. Doc. 43, 71st Cong., 2d sess.' Aug. 26, 1937 A 7-foot protected channel around St. Andrew Sound Senate Committee Print, 74th Cong., 1st sess.' Do-....... A 12-foot channel between Beaufort, S. C., and Sa- Rivers and Harbors Committee vannah, Ga., via Beaufort River and Port Royal Doe. 6, 75th Cong., 1st sess. Sound. June 20, 1938 A 12-foot channel between Savannah, Ga., and H. Doe. 618 75th Cong., 3d sess. Fernandina, Fla., various cut-offs; and anchorage basin at Thunderbolt, Ga. Mar. 2 1945 An alternative route 9 feet deep and 150 feet wide in H. Doe. 114, 77th Cong., 1st sess. that part of Frederica River,Ga., not now traversed by the main route, at no additional cost to the United States. 1 Contains latest published maps. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-Exclusive of terminal facilities at the ports of entry, this improvement serves numerous wharves, some of which are open to the public on equal terms. These facilities are considered ample for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance: The U. S. pipe-line dredge Henry Bacon and hired labor did mainte- nance dredging in the main route of the waterway (Wilmington River, Mile 579 to Mile 580) removing 69,651 cubic yards of material at a cost of $10,701.67. Plans and specifications for a dredging contract were completed at a cost of $795.10. Repairs to speed and directional markers cost $912.48. Diking of spoil area at Deptford Tract adjacent to Wilmington River cost $2,000. Surveys and engineering studies cost $15,750.26. The total cost for maintenance was $30,159.51. The expenditure was $31,380.89. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The main 12-foot channel of the existing project was completed in 1941. The 7-foot protected route around St. Andrew Sound wascompleted in 1939. The train- ing walls and closure dams were completed in 1912, and are in satisfactory condition. All other improvements were completed in 1932. 700 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Since March 1943, the previous route of the Intracoastal Water- way, through the westerly end of South Channel and the northerly end of Wilmington River, has been superseded by the route through the Elba-McQueens Island Cut and the northwesterly end of St. Augustine Creek. The former route will be maintained to a depth of 7 feet for traffic moving from Savannah to points south of Savannah Harbor and for north-bound traffic from southern points below Savannah Harbor to Savannah, Ga. In June 1950 the main route had a controlling depth of 12 feet or more except as follows: Elba-McQueens Island Cut (mile 576.5), 10 feet; Wilmington River (miles 578.5 to 583.4), 8 feet; Hell Gate (mile 602.3), 10 feet; Florida Passage (mile 607.6), 11 feet; Rockdedundy River (mile 652.9), 9 feet; Little Mud River (mile 655.0), 11 feet; Altamaha Sound (mile 656.2), 11 feet; Butter- milk Sound (mile 663.0),10 feet; St. Simon Sound (mile 677.4), 10 feet ;and Jekyll Creek (miles 681.5 to 685.2), 9 feet. The costs under the existing project to June 30, 1950 were $763,599.20 for new work and $3,662,509.62 for maintenance, a total of $4,426,108.82. The expenditures were $4,425,784.79. Proposed operations: The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $133,212.86, plus an anticipated allotment of $174,500 made in July 1950, a total of $307,712.86, will be applied as follows: Maintenance: Accounts payable June 30, 1950........................... $324.03 Dredging the channel on main route in Wilmington River between miles 578.3 and 583.1 with dredge Hampton Roads, under contract, 4 months between July and October 1950 .... ........................................... 110,314.50 Dredging the channel on main and auxiliary routes between southern entrance of Port Royal Sound and Cumberland Sound with Government and/or contract pipe-line dredge, 4 months March through June 1951.................... 190,074.33 Repairs and erection by hired labor of new speed and direc- tional navigation markers............................. 7,000.00 Total maintenance ................................... 307,712.86 The additional sum of $375,000 is needed to be appropriated during the fiscal year 1952 for: Maintenance: Dredging the channel on main and auxiliary routes between southern entrance to Port Royal Sound and Cumberland Sound with Government and/or contract plant, 9 months between July 1951 and June 1952........................ $373,000 Repairs by hired labor to speed and directional navigation markers ............................................... 2,000 Total maintenance ..................................... 375,000 RIVERS AND HARBORS-SAVANNAH, GA., DISTRICT 701 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including --- - - - - - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated------------- ----------------------------------------- $958,096.16 Cost...---------- ----- --- ------------------------------------- 958,096.16 Expenditures . ..-----.--------------------------.. .--------------...-------------- 958,096.16 Maintenance: Appropriated.... $199,000. 00 -. $238,000.00 $230,000.00 $149, 600. 00 3, 930,196. 08 Cost--------... ---. 167, 259. 59 $136, 656. 05 164, 897. 55 306, 948. 27 30,159. 51 3, 797, 307. 25 Expenditures - -.... 171, 399. 41 134, 900. 42 163, 648.83 308, 409.57 31,380. 89 3, 796, 983.22 2. SAVANNAH HARBOR, GA. Location.-The entrance is 75 statute miles south of Charleston Harbor, S. C., and 70 statute miles north of Brunswick Harbor, Ga. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 440.) Previous projects.-Adopted by specific acts of Congress May 18, 1826; March 3, 1855; August 7, 1856; and by River and Har- bor Acts of March 3, 1873; June 23, 1874; September 19, 1890; June 3, 1896; and June 13, 1902. For further details, see page 1810, Annual Report for 1915, and page 578, Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This consists of eliminating the regulating dam across South Channel, relocating the inland waterway in the vicinity, further extending training walls, revetments, and jetties, and providing for- (a) Channels 36 feet deep and 500 feet wide across the ocean bar between stations 245 and 194, 9.7 miles; thence 34 feet deep and generally 400 feet wide, increased to 550 feet opposite the Atlantic Coast Line terminals, between stations 194 and 103, with a turning basin 34 feet deep at the Mexican Petroleum Corp. refinery, 17.2 miles; thence 30 feet deep and 300 feet wide to the foot of Kings Island, 0.6 mile; thence 30 feet deep and 200 feet wide to the vicinity of the Atlantic Creosoting Co. terminal, with a turning basin 30 feet deep, 2.1 miles; thence 30 feet deep and 200 feet wide to a point 1,500 feet below the Atlantic coastal high- way bridge, with a turning basin 30 feet deep at the upper end, 1.45 miles; a total length of 31.05 miles; and with such modifica- tions thereof as the Secretary of the Army and the Chief of Engineers may consider desirable. (b) Enlargement of contracted portions of the channel and such enlargements of the channel as may be necessary to smooth out abrupt changes and for otherwise improving the hydraulic conditions with a view to reducing shoaling. (c) The maintenance of the channels, anchorage basins, en- largements at Drakies Cut, Kings Island, West Broad and Barn- ard Streets, mooring dolphins near Fort Oglethorpe, and the exist- ing training walls and jetties. The plane of reference is mean low water, which varies for dif- ferent parts of the harbor. The mean range of tide is 7.6 feet at 939127--51-vol. L--45 702 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19150 the upper end of the harbor and 7.1 feet at the lower end. Ex- treme ranges are about 10.5 feet and 11 feet, respectively. Tides belowmean low water occur six or seven times a month and minus 2-foot tides occur from six to eight times a year. The improve- ment has increased the mean tidal range by about 2.8 feet at the upper end. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950 is $9,060,700, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $1,500,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 23, 1874 Regulating works_....... ... ... ... ... ...-- - . Annual report 1873, p. 747. Mar. 2, 1907 Tentative provision for a 26-foot channel from the H. Doc. 181, 59th Cong., 1st sess. quarantine station to the Seaboard Air Line Ry. bridge. June 25, 1910 Definite provision for the 26-foot channel -. -- _ July 25, 1912 A 21-foot channel from the Seaboard Air Line Ry. H. Doc. 563, 62d Cong., 2d sess. bridge to the foot of Kings Island. Aug. 8, 1917 A 30-foot depth from the sea to the quarantine station_ H. Doc. 1471, 64th Cong., 2d sess. Jan. 21, 1927 A 21-foot channel above Kings Island --- - H. Doc. 261, 69th Cong., 1st sess. Do ---- Channel 30 feet deep, with general width 500 feet, H. Doc. 262, 69th Cong., 1st sess. from the ocean to the quarantine station, thence 26 feet deep, general width 400 feet, to the Seaboard Air Line Ry. bridge, thence 21 feet deep and 300 feet wide to Kings Island. Widening at West Broad and Barnard Sts.; anchor- age basin; mooring dolphins; regulating dam across South Channel; relocation of the inland waterway; dredging Drakies Cut to 13 feet; widening to 525 feet at Kings Island; extension of training walls, revetments, and jetties. Consolidation of projects relating to Savannah Harbor. July 3, 1930 Channel 26 feet deep and 300 feet wide from the Sea- S. Doe. 39, 71st Cong., 1st sess. board Air Line Ry. bridge to the foot of Kings Island. Aug. 30, 1935 Authorized the 30-foot project and eliminated from IHI. Doe. 276, 73d Cong., 2d sess. the project (a) the regulating dam across South Channel; (b) the relocation of the inland water- way; and (c) the further extension of training walls, revetments, and jetties. Mar. 2, 1945 Deepening the channel and turning basin above the H. Doc. 283, 76th Cong., 1st sess.' Seaboard Air Line Ry. bridge from 26 to 30 feet and widening the channel opposite the Atlantic Coast Line Terminals to a maximum of 550 feet for a length of 5,000 feet. Nov. 7, 1945 Deepening the channels to 36 feet deep and 500 feet H. Doc. 227, 79th Cong., 1st sess.1 wide across the ocean bar between stations 245 and 194; 34 feet deep and generally 400 feet wide, in- creased to 550 feet opposite the Atlantic Coast Line terminals, between stations 194 and 103, with a turning basin 34 feet deep at the Mexican Petro- leum Corp. refinery; and with such modifications thereof as the Secretary of War and the Chief of Engineers may consider desirable. July 24, 1946 Extending channel 30 feet deep, 200 feet wide, up- H. Doe. 678, 79th Cong., 2d sess.' stream from Atlantic Creosoting terminal to a point 1,500 feet below the Atlantic coastal high- way bridge, with turning basin 30 feet deep at up- per end. 1Contains the latest published maps. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Acts approved November 7, 1945, and July 24, 1946, impose the conditions that local interests shall: (a) Provide, free of cost to the United States, all lands and rights-of-way required for the initial construction and subsequent maintenance when and as required; (b) hold and save the United States free from damages due to the construction RIVERS AND HARBORS--SAVANNAH, GA., DISTRICT 703 works. By resolution adopted March 13, 1929, the city of Savan- nah made available certain lands necessary for improvement and the future maintenance of the harbor at Kings Island, and binds itself to furnish, when required, such dumping grounds as may be needed in the future improvement and maintenance of Savannah Harbor. The city of Savannah has secured for the United States practically all dumping privileges required for improvement un- der the existing project. Terminal facilities.-There are 51 piers and wharves to serve water-borne commerce of the port. These facilities, with the use of dolphins, have a combined berthing space of 33,800 feet, with depths of water alongside ranging from zero to 32 feet at mean low water. Six of these terminals are opposite the city on Hutch- inson Island; the remaining 45 are on the south side of the river between 3 miles below and 6.8 miles above the center of the city. Thirteen piers and wharves are operated by railroads, five by oil companies, two by coal companies, one by a cotton warehouse company, five by ship repair companies, one by a local steamship company, seven by various private industries, and one by the Georgia Ports Authority. The latter wharf, with existing facili- ties, will be developed for State port terminals. The site of a former shipyard has been acquired by the city of Savannah for future development of industrial sites. There is a large municipal wharf at the center of the city. All have railway and highway connections except the six on Hutchinson Island, which have rail connections only. The facilities are considered adequate for exist- ing commerce. For further details see Port Series No. 14, Corps of Engineers (revised 1946). Operations and results during fiscal year.-New work: The United States hopper dredge Gerig operated on the bar channels, removing 3,197,961 cubic yards of material at a cost of $398,589.- 90. Engineering studies and surveys cost $2,356.29. The total cost was $400,946.19. The expenditure was $418.- 681.94. The following tabulation shows the name of plant, sections of harbor over which work was performed, yardage removed, and method of dredging: Station Cubic yards removed Name of channel to Station Regular Agitation dredging dredging Dredge Gerig: Tybee Bar-.....-... -.-............... ... .. .... 234-245 380,027 .... Tybee Roads-------------- . -----...... 217-234 1,104. 446 35,307 Tybee Knoll_ _ -------- _-------------194-217 1, 552, 437 91,984 ------------------------------------- Quarantine ..... 190-194 33, 760 Total cubic yards removed..----..--------------. ------------- 3,070, 670 127, 291 Maintenance: Government plant and hired labor operated be- tween the city and the sea, removing 7,388,426 cubic yards of material at a cost of $632,491.97. Raising existing and construct- ing new dikes for disposal areas cost $21,828.76. Erecting sextant 704 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 towers cost $3,668.91. Investigation and model study of the har- bor cost $84,231.98. Enigeering studies and surveys, not applica- ble to other work, cost $43,854.87. The total cost for maintenance was $786,076.49. The expenditure was $797,276.80. The following tabulation shows the name of plant, sections of the harbor over which work was performed, yardage removed, and methods of dredging: Station Cubic yards removed Name of channel to Station Regular Agitation dredging dredging Dredge Gerig: Five-fathom hole.......... 136-140 .....----------------------------- ...... 154,221 Obstructions ------------------------------------ 140-147 -318, 843 The Bight ---------------------------------- 147-152 259,016 Upper Flats....------------ -- ---------------- Lower Flats....--------------------------------162-171 152-162----- -- 401,959 361,820 Long Island Crossing --------------------------- 171-190-.. ... . 484,047 Quarantine.....---------------------------------190-194 ......... 77, 810 Dredge Henry Bacon: City Front.... .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . 122-127 1, 372,162 ... . . . . . Wrecks...... . ..----------------------- 127-136 1,523,907 ........ Five-fathom hole. ----------------------- 136-140 238,184 ----------- Obstructions ------------------- 140-147 427, 683 ... ... .. The Bight.....----------------------------------147-148+050 48,182 ........ Lower Flats..... ..-------------------------------- 162+665-166+680 101,035 ........ Inside disposal area .................... 183+330-188+040 1, 619, 557--- . .------- Total cubic yards removed ...... ....... ............ 5,330, 710 2,057, 716 Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 87 percent completed. The 30-foot channel and extension of the harbor above the Seabord Air Line Railroad bridge was com- pleted February 5, 1948. The 34-foot channel was completed May 20, 1949, except for a section immediately above and below the Seaboard Air Line Railroad bridge which cannot be accomplished until that bridge has been reconstructed. The 36-foot bar channel is partially completed. The previous 30-foot project from the sea to old quarantine station was completed in 1930, and the rest of the 30-foot channel in 1937. That part of the previous 26-foot channel from the Seaboard Air Line Railroad bridge to the foot of Kings Island was completed in 1931; the rest, from the foot of Kings Island to the Atlantic Creosoting wharf, including the turning basin opposite the Savannah Sugar Refinery's wharf, in 1937. Cross-tides channel was closed with a hydraulic fill in 1937. The anchorage basin and mooring dolphins near Fort Ogle- thorpe were completed in 1926; of the 10 dolphins originally con- structed, all have been destroyed. The channel enlargements at Drakies Cut, Kings Island, and at West Broad and Barnard Streets, were completed in 1931, 1929, and 1924, respectively. Whitehall channel training wall was completed in 1929 and was replaced by three spur dikes in 1937; these spur dikes are in good condition. Fig Island training wall was raised and extended in 1940 and is in good condition. Long Island training wall hydraulic fill was completed in 1931 and other training walls and jetties prior to 1929, and are in fair condition. RIVERS AND HARBORS-SAVANNAH, GA., DISTRICT 705 In June 1950, least depths in midchannel for half project width at mean low water were 35 feet from the sea to Blinker 24 (in the vicinity of Fort Pulaski) ; thence 30 feet to the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad terminals; thence 28 feet to the Seaboard Air Line Railroad bridge; thence 27 feet through the Seaboard Air Line Railroad bridge; thence 28 feet to the wharf of the Southern Paperboard Corp.; thence varying from 28 feet to 12 feet at the extreme upper limit of the harbor. The turning basin had the following depths over 75 percent of the area-opposite Mexican Petroleum Corporation, 30 feet; Savannah Sugar Refining Cor- poration, 30 feet; Southern Paperboard, 29 feet. The costs under the existing project to June 30, 1950 have been $7,937,136.21 for new work and $19,115.879.13 for maintenance, a total of $27,053,015.34. The expenditure was $27,078,134.40. Proposed operations: The balance unexpended and accounts receivable June 30, 1950, $34,349.81, plus an anticipated allot- ment of $1,300,000, a total of $1,334,349.81, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950........................... $4,760.63 New work: Dredging 36-foot channel between station 194 and the outer end of the bar with United States hopper dredge Gerig, 7 months, September 1950 through March 1951.. 550,541.92 Total new work................................. 550,541.92 Maintenance: Dredging in 30- and 34-foot channels between station 194 and upper end of harbor with United States pipe- line dredge Henry Bacon, 9 months, July and October 1950, through June 1951........................... 608,747.26 Increasing height and cross section of existing spoil-im- pounding dikes and constructing new dikes, by govern- ment draglines ................................... 53,100.00 Increasing height and cross section of spoil-impounding dike on Back River side of Hutchinson Island by con- tract pipe-line dredge .............................. 38,500.00 Investigation and engineering study of harbor .......... 78,700.00 Total maintenance ............................... 779,047.26 Total for all work.............................. $1,334,349.81 The additional sum of $1,573,000 can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1952 for: New work: Completion of dredging 36-foot channel between station 194 and outer end of bar with United States hopper dredge Gerig, 4/5 month in September 1951 .................... $62,000 Dredging and realining channel through Seabord Air Line Railroad Co. bridge, by contract........................ 311,000 Construction of bank protection and extension of permeable spur dikes in upper harbor, by contract ................ 200,000 i Total new work....................................... 573,000 Maintenance: Dredging in 36-foot channel between station 194 and outer end of bar with United States hopper dredge Gerig, 2 months, October and November 1951 .................... 163,000 Dredging in 30- and 34-foot channels between stations 194 and upper end of harbor with United States pipe-line 706 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 dredge Henry Bacon and one contract dredge, 12 months, July 1951 through June 1952 .......................... 696,000 Increasing height and cross section of existing spoil-im- pounding dikes and construction of new dikes with Govern- ment draglines ........................................ 70,000 Investigation and engineering study of harbor ........... 71,000 Total maintenance .................................... 1,000,000 Total for all work.................................... 1,573,000 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated _ _ _ 1, 000, 000.00------ $300, 000. 00 $1, 065, 000. 00 $405,000.00 $15, 208,062.11 Cost-..................... $110, 415.16 841,644.59 1,406, 452.14 400, 946.19 15,197, 520.19 Expenditures--.......... . 102, 573.47 636,119. 25 1, 602, 032. 88 418, 681.94 15,197, 469.65 Maintenance: Appropriated -..-- 958, 800. 00 422, 000. 00 1, 024, 220. 00 653, 777.09 747, 350. 00 19, 463,193. 25 Cost..._ _ - -1,013, 682.00 695, 772. 15 984, 390.98 804, 452. 40 786, 076. 49 19,414, 773.39 Expenditures .... 1,011, 657.151 692, 893.68 1,003, 720.14 808, 400. 76 797, 276.80 19,439, 942.99 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ....................... $10,541.92 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ........... 540,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 .......... 550,541.92 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ....................... 573,000.00 3. SAVANNAH RIVER BELOW AUGUSTA, GA. Location.-This river is formed by the confluence of the Tuga- loo and Seneca Rivers on the northwestern part of the South Caro- lina-Georgia boundary line. It flows southeast 314 miles, forming the boundary line, and empties into the Atlantic Ocean 16.6 miles below Savannah, Ga. (See U. S. Geological Survey maps of South Carolina and Georgia.) Previous project.-Adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1881. A subdivision between new work and maintenance is not possible. For further details see page 1813, Annual Report for 1915 and page 581, Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-Provides for a channel 9 feet deep and 90 feet wide (at ordinary summer flow, which corresponds to a dis- charge of 5,300 second-feet at Augusta, Ga., with the Clark Hill power plant in operation), from the upper end of Savannah Har- bor to the head of navigation at Augusta, 3 miles above Fifth Street Bridge, about 199 miles. The improvement is to be obtained by construction of one lock and dam at New Savannah Bluff, use of contraction works, closure of cut-offs, bank protection, dredging, removal of snags, overhanging trees and wrecks, and open-river regulation. The mean tidal variation at the mouth of the river is 7.1 feet. The freshet variation above the normal pool level (elevation 114.5 mean sea level) of the New Savannah Bluff lock and dam at the head of the improvement is ordinarily, about 13 feet with an extreme of 34 feet. Pertinent data for the lock and dam are given in the following table: RIVERS AND HARBORS-SAVANNAH, GA., DISTRICT 707 Lock and dam at New Savannah Bluff Nearest railroad station..................... Augusta, Ga., 13 miles. Distance above Bull St., Savannah, Ga........ 188 miles. Lock dimensions........................... 56 by 360 feet. Lift of lock................................. 15 feet. Depth on lower miter sill at low water....... . 10 feet. Depth on upper miter sill at normal pool level.. 13.5 feet. Character of foundations.................... Piles in sand, clay, and gravel. Kind of dam ............................... Fixed.1 Type of construction........................ Concrete. Completed ................................. 1937. Total cost................................. $1,473,812.10. 1 5 steel vertical-lift crest control gates, set between concrete piers and resting on concrete sill. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $6,169,- 800, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $346,900, including $32,500 for operating and care. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Sept. 19, 1890 For a 5-foot channel Doc. 255, 51st Cong., 2d sess., H.--------------------------H. and Annual Report, 1890; p. 1328. June 25, 1910 Spe i improvement by bank protection work of 20 H. Doc. 962, 60th Cong., 1st sess. or 25 miles of the river immediately below Au- gusta. July 3, 1930 The present 6-foot channel project and the lock and H. Doc. 101, 70th Cong., 1st sess. dam. Aug. 30, 19351 Provision made for locating the lock and dam at New Senate committee print, 73d Cong., Savannah Bluff. 2d sess. Aug. 26, 1937 Conditions of local cooperation modified----....-----. Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 39, 75th Cong., 1st sess. 2 May 17, 1950 Provides for a 9-foot channel. ------------------- S. Doc. 6, 81st Cong., 1st sess. 1 Included in the Public Works Administration program, Sept. 27, 1933. 2Contains latest published map. Local cooperation.-The project provides that local interests furnish, without cost to the United States, all necessary right-of- ways and spoil-disposal areas for the new work and subsequent maintenance, when and as required; hold and save the United States free from any damage resulting from construction and maintenance of the improvement; and provide and maintain ade- quate terminal and transfer facilities, including a suitable public terminal at Augusta, Ga., open to all on equal terms. Terminal facilities.-The only water terminals served by this improvement are at Augusta and at or near Savannah. The city of Augusta owns and operates, on equal terms to all, a wharf and warehouse; a short distance below this terminal the Pure Oil Co. has a terminal (storage capacity of 27,500 barrels) for berthing and discharging oil barges; and just outside the eastern city limits is the Merry Bros. Brick & Tile Co.'s terminal. This company also has terminal facilities at Savannah. At Savannah there is one municipal wharf, suitable for berths for river steamers, open to the public on equal terms. In addition, there are extensive facili- 708 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 ties at Savannah, privately owned, for oceangoing and smaller vessels. Along the river there are numerous natural landings without wharves or railway connections. The terminal facilities are considered ample for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance-The United States snagboat Macon and hired labor did maintenance snagging and removal of sand shoals from January to December 1949 and March through June 1950, removing 3,275 obstructions between Savannah, Ga., and Augusta, Ga., at a cost of $68,654.63. Surveys and engineering studies cost $17,283.30. The minimum daily flow of the river at the New Savannah Bluff navigation dam during the fiscal year 1950 was 2,790 cubic feet per second on June 28, 1950. Minimum weekly flow was 3,840 cubic feet per second. The minimum daily and weekly flows of record prior to 1950 were 1,105 and 1,220 cubic feet per second, respectively. Power plants with storage on the river are the Stevens Creek plant, 9 miles above Augusta, and the six plants of the Georgia Power Company on the headwaters. No regulation of flow is re- quired at headwater plants, but the Stevens Creek plant is re- quired to pass the natural flow of the river when this is at or below 6,550 cubic feet per second at the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam. The Stevens Creek plant has so operated during the past year, but the effect of the headwater plants on the natural flow of the river has not been determined. Maintenance (operating and care). The lock and dam at New Savannah Bluff was operated, and ordinary repairs, improve- ments, and reconstruction to the structure and appurtenant works were made at a cost of $28,156.75. The total cost of work from regular funds was $114,094.68- $85,937.93 for maintenance and $28,156.75 for operating and care. The expenditure was $116,761.53. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project, prior to the present modification, was completed in 1939. The lock and dam at New Savannah Bluff was completed in 1937. The lock and dam is in good repair. In general, the open-channel works are in fair condition.; a few of the structures are in need of repairs, how- ever, this work will be accomplished by the present modification to the existing project. The controlling depth at ordinary sum- mer water was 4 feet or greater for about 95 percent of the fiscal year. This depth corresponds to a height of 4.2 feet on the Butler Creek gage and to a discharge of 4,000 second-feet at Augusta. The costs and expenditures on the project to June 30, 1950, were as follows: RIVERS AND HARBORS-SAVANNAH, GA., DISTRICT 709 Public Regular Works Total funds funds Costs: Major capital outlay....---------------------------- $1,117, 237. 02 $1, 634, 562. 24 $2, 751, 799. 26 Current expenses----------------- .........----. 1, 671, 204.27- ------ 1,671, 204.27 Operation and care.--.-----------------------------.351,361.03 351,361.03 Total----....__-_-_.................. ._ - 3,139, 802.32 1,634, 562.24 4, 774, 364. 56 Expenditures . __... . . . ....... .. ..... 3,139, 446. 72 1, 634, 562. 24 4, 774, 008.96 Proposed operations: The balance unexpended and accounts receivable June 30, 1950, $12,066.81, plus an anticipated allot- ment of $61,330.56, a total of $73,397.37 will be applied as fol- lows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950............................. $573.83 Maintenance: Snagging and removing sand shoals with United States snag-boat Macon, 3 months from July through Oct. 1950 32,500.00 Operation and care (New Savannah Bluff Lock & Dam) : Operations ............................. $13,685.00 Ordinary maintenance and repairs ........ 16,150.00 Improvement and reconstruction ........... 10,488.54 40,323.54 Total maintenance............................... 73,397.37 The additional sum of $135,000 is needed to be appropriated during the fiscal year 1952 for: Maintenance: Snagging and removing sand shoals with United States snag- boat Macon, 5 months between June 1951 and July 1952.... $50,000 Operation and care (New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam) Operations ................................. $16,000 Ordinary maintenance and repairs............. .11,000 Improvement and reconstruction............... .38,000 65,000 Total maintenance ................................. 135,000 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - ----- - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated-..--..........------------..----------------------------......------------.. $2,845,279.35 Cost..........-----------..............---------------------------------------------.-------- 2,845,279.35 Expenditures---------....----.............----------------------------------.................--------------... 2, 845,279.35 Maintenance: Appropriated -.. $97,100. 00 -$14, 000. 00 $110,100. 00 $106, 090. 00 $110,100.00 2, 034, 058. 28 ----- --- Cost----.... 60, 872.04 61,340.40 106, 321.31 106, 387.16 114, 094. 68 2, 022, 565.30 Expenditures.... 63, 847. 01 57,106. 41 110, 772. 57 104, 270.74 116, 761.53 2, 022, 209. 70 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.......... $3,418,000 4. DARIEN HARBOR, GA. Location.-Darien Harbor entrance is 18.5 statute miles north of entrance to Brunswick Harbor, Ga. It comprises the lower 12 710 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 miles of Darien River, from the town of Darien, where the chan- nel width is about 300 feet, to where the river enters Doboy Sound, where the channel width is about 1,000 feet. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 574 and 1242.) Previous projects.-The cost and expenditures on this harbor in 1879 for dredging were $8,000, appropriated by the River and Harbor Act of June 18, 1878, without any project having been recommended or adopted. For scope of previous projects, see page 1814, Annual Report for 1915. Existing project.-This provides for the removal of the seven shoals between Darien and Doboy, by dredging, to secure a depth of 12 feet at mean low water, and for constructing wing dams at five of these shoals to maintain the depth of the improved channel. The width of the channel to be maintained was not specified, but should be 150 feet. The mean tidal range is 7 feet on the bar and 61/2 feet at Darien. The estimated cost of the improvement, made in 1890, was $170,000, exclusive of amount expended on previous project. No estimate for annual cost of maintenance has been necessary. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of September 19, 1890 (H. Ex. Doc. 260, 48th Cong., 2d sess., and Annual Report for 1885, p. 1237). The latest published map is in House Document 1354, Sixty-second Congress, third session. Local cooperation.-None required. Terminal facilities.-There are four privately owned wharves and one small municipal wharf. All are open pile-and-timber structures. The municipal wharf is open to the public and the privately owned wharves are open to the public only on the consent of the lessee or owner. All wharves have highway connections but no rail connections. None have mechanical unloading devices. These facilities are considered ample for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1905. No work has been done since the fiscal year 1923. Local interests stated that existing depths were inadequate to accommodate present traffic and requested that a survey be made to determine to what extent the channel had shoaled. The section specified was from the mouth of Catfish Creek (mile 3.5) to the highway bridge at Darien. The controlling depth through that section as determined in April 1948 was 10 feet at mean low water. The cost and expenditures under the existing project to June 30, 1950, were $136,793.21 for new work and $44,183.20 for mainte- nance, a total of $180,976.41. Proposed operations.-None. RIVERS AND HARBORS-SAVANNAH, GA., DISTRICT 711 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated .------------------ ------------------------------------------ $199, 722. 65 Cost-....-- --------------------------------------------------------------- 199,722.65 Expenditures.. ----------------------------------------------------------- 199, 722. 65 Maintenance: Appropriated---....----------------------- $1, 839. 92 -------------------------- 44, 183.20 Cost--...-----------------1.------------ 1,839.92 ..--------------------------- 44,183.20 Expenditures- ------............. 1,839.92-----------------------. 44,183.20 5. ALTAMAHA, OCONEE, AND OCMULGEE RIVERS, GA. Location.-These rivers are entirely within the State of Georgia. (See U. S. Geological Survey map of Georgia.) For full descrip- tion of these rivers, see page 636, Annual Report for 1932. Previous projects.-Priorprojects for the Altamaha River had been adopted, and expenditures made under them, by River and Harbor Acts of March 3, 1881, and September 19, 1890; for the Oconee River by River and Harbor Acts of June 18, 1878, Septem- ber 19, 1890, and March 3, 1905; for the Ocmulgee River, by River and Harbor Acts of August 14, 1876, and September 19, 1890. For further details, see page 1815, Annual Report for 1915, and page 589, Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This contemplates an appropriation of $40,000 annually for the Altamaha, Oconee, and Ocmulgee Rivers, to be applied, following in general the methods carried on under the previous projects, to maintenance of 3-foot depth during ordinary summer low water and to the gradual increase of chan- nel depth, so far as practicable without sacrificing the mainte- nance work. These methods are removing rock shoals, snags, overhanging trees, and other obstructions; closing incipient cut- offs; revetting caving banks; and use of spur dikes and training walls. The width of channel was not specifed, but it should vary from 60 to 100 feet, according to locality. The present project provides also for removing obstructions such as overhanging trees and submerged stumps, snags, and logs from Rifle Cut. This proj- ect covers the entire Altamaha River (including a channel between the river and Darien, Ga.), a length of 137 miles, the lower 145 miles of the Oconee River, and the lower 205 miles of the Ocmul- gee River. The Altamaha River has a mean tidal range of 6.4 feet at its mouth, which gradually decreases to mile 33 above, where there is no perceptible tidal effect. At Doctortown, mile 59, ordinary floods attain a height of about 10 feet above low water, and extreme floods a height of about 15 feet above low water. On the Oconee River at Dublin the ordinary fluctuations attain a height of 22 feet, and the extreme fluctuations a height of 32 feet, above low water. On the Ocmulgee River at Macon the ordinary fluctuations attain a height of 15 feet, and the extreme fluctuations a height of 25 feet, above low water. There is no 712 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 approved estimated cost for improvement or for maintenance. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of July 25, 1912 (H. Doc. 443, 62d Cong., 2d sess.), and March 2, 1945 (H. Doc. 610, 77th Cong., 2d sess.). The latest published maps of these rivers are in the following documents: Altamaha River, House Executive Document 283, Fifty-first Congress, sec- ond session; Oconee River, House Executive Document 211, Fifty- first Congress, first session; Ocmulgee River, House Executive Document 215, Fifty-first Congress, first session; and Lower Alta- maha River and Darien Harbor, Ga., House Document 610, Seventy-seventh Congress, second session. Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with. Terminal facilities.-Along these rivers there are numerous natural shore landings. These are considered ample for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance: None. Surveys and inspections cost $989.90. The expenditure was $1,- 279.61. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is such that the percentage of completion cannot be stated. Channel depths have been increased by excavating rock shoals and sand bars, by constructing contraction and bank-protection works, and by closing cut-offs. Navigation has been rendered safer by re- moving obstructions. Many of the closing dams and contraction and bank-protection works need repairs. During the year: The Altamaha River had A controlling depth of 3 feet or greater 90 percent of the time. The Oconee from the Forks to Dublin, Ga., had a controlling depth of 3 feet or greater 80 percent of the time. The Ocmulgee River, from the Forks to Abbeville, Ga., had a controlling depth of 3 feet or greater 80 percent of the time. Low water usually occurs between August and November. Con- trolling depths were then 1/2 to 1 foot less than those given above. To June 30, 1950, the costs under the existing project were $60,847.16 for major capital outlay, and $938,135.15 for current expenses, a total of $998,982.31. The expenditures were $998,- 982.31. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ------ 1 --- - _-_" fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated..---- ....------------.....--------------...-..--------------------------- $821,457.42 Cost------------ ------------------------------------------------------ 821,457.42 Expenditures--..............-------------- . ----- 821,457.42 Maintenance: Appropriated.... $28, 200. 00 -$12, 000. 00 $29,700.00 $30, 100. 00 $500. 00 1,053, 366. 57 Cost--...-.---------. 16, 651.38 7, 424.90 27, 037.48 29, 387. 57 989.90 1,050, 085.47 Expenditures - -.... 16, 671.28 9,724. 44 27, 037. 94 29, 097.86 1,279. 61 1,050,085.47 RIVERS AND HARBORS-SAVANNAH, GA., DISTRICT 713 6. BRUNSWICK HARBOR, GA. Location.-The harbor entrance is 70 statute miles south of the entrance to Savannah Harbor, Ga., and 25 statute miles north of the entrance to Fernandina Harbor, Fla. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 447.) Previous pro]ect.-Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of July 4, 1836; August 5, 1886; June 3, 1896; and June 13, 1902. For further details see page 1818, Annual Report for 1915, and page 591, Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for a stone jetty 4,350 feet long at the entrance to East River and for the following channels: 32 feet deep and 500 feet wide across the bar; 30 feet deep and 400 feet wide through St. Simon Sound, Brunswick River, and East River to the foot of 5th Street; 30 feet deep and 300 feet wide in Turtle River to the wharf of the Atlantic Refining Co.; 27 feet deep and 350 feet wide in East River from 5th Street to the confluence with Academy Creek. 24 feet deep and 150 feet wide in Academy Creek; and A cut from Academy Creek to Turtle River, if later decided advisable. A channel in Back River 20 feet deep and 150 feet wide from St. Simon Sound to the mouth of Mill Creek. A channel in Terry Creek 10 feet deep and 80 feet wide from its mouth to a point immediately above the wharf of the Glynn Canning Co. The project channels extend from the 32-foot contour in the ocean across the bar, through St. Simon Sound, Brunswick River, and Turtle River to the upper end of the Atlantic Refining Co.'s wharf, 20.4 miles; from Brunswick River through East River to the upper end of the project in Academy Creek, 2.7 miles; from St. Simon Sound through Back River to Mill Creek, the upper end of Back River improvement, 2.9 miles; from Back River through Terry Creek to the upper end of the Glynn Canning Co.'s wharf, 1.8 miles; a total of 27.8 miles. All depths refer to mean low water. The mean tidal range on the bar is 6.5 feet, at the city of Brunswick 7.3 feet, and at the upper end of the harbor 7.6 feet, with minor fluctuations due to wind and lunar effects. The estimated cost of new work, revised in 1950 (exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects), is $3,763,100, including $10,000 contributed by local interests. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $196,700. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: 714 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 3, 1879 Construction of East River jetty- Annual Report, 1880, p. 959. Mar. 2, 1907 Channels in the inner and outer harbors of 30-foot H. Doc. 407, 59th Cong., 1st sess. depth at mean high water, with widths varying from 150 feet in Academy Creek to 400 feet across the outer bar, extension of training wall in East River, and construction of 2 spur dikes. Mar. 2, 1919 Channels 27 feet deep at mean low water over the H. Doe. 393, 64th Cong., 1st sess. bar and at Brunswick Point; and 24 feet deep at mean low water in the inner harbor, and provides for a cut from Academy Creek to Turtle River, if deemed advisable. 1 July 3, 1930 A channel in Back River 20 feet deep and 150 feet S. Doc. 57, 71st Cong., 2d sess. wide. 1 Do--.... Increased channel dimensions of the bar, Brunswick S. Doc. 132, 71st Cong., 2d sess. Point, East River, and Turtle River, as given in the then existing project. 1 June 20, 1938 A 10-foot channel in Terry Creek - - I-I. Do. 690, 75th Cong., 3d sess. May 17, 1950 Increased channel dimensions of the bar, St. Simon H. Doc. 110, 81st Cong., 1st sess.' Sound, Brunswick River, East River, and Turtle River, as given in the existing project. ' Contains the latest published map. Local cooperation.-The project provides that local interests give assurance satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that they will provide, at their own expense, terminal facilities suited to prospective commerce; furnish, free of cost to the United States, all lands, easements, and rights-of-way for the initial con- struction and future maintenance of the project, when and as required; and hold and save the United States free from damages due to construction and future maintenance of the project. Terminal facilities.-This improvement is served by 23 wharves and piers (19 in East River, 2 in Turtle River, 1 in Terry Creek and 1 in Academy Creek), having a total berthing space of 8,287 feet. Practically all the wharves are privately owned. The ma- jority of the structures are of pile-and-timber construction. The city of Brunswick has acquired the site of a former shipyard for future development as a terminal site. Plans are being pre- pared for the construction of a State Port Terminal to be located in Brunswick River 2.7 miles below the center of the city. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. For fur- ther details see Port Series No. 14, Corps of Engineers (revised 1946). Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance: No work was done in Brunswick Harbor during the fiscal year. Miscellaneous surveys cost $4,970.77. The total expenditure was $4,011.80. Conditionat end of fiscal year.-The existing project is about 59 percent completed. Academy Creek was completed in 1926. Upper and Lowex Turtle River and Back River were completed in 1931. Brunswick Point and East River were completed in 1932. Bruns- wick Bar was completed in 1936. Terry Creek was completed in 1939. East River training wall and spur dike are in satisfactory condition. The controlling depths at mean low water were as follows: RIVERS AND HARBORS-SAVANNAH, GA., DISTRICT 715 Project Contolling depth depth on Date mean low center determined water range (feet) (feet) Bar ---- ----- 32 25 June 1950 Brunswick River: Cedar Hammock Range. -------------------- 30 25 Do. Brunswick Point Cut range ------------------- 30 27 Do. East River (to 5th St.) - - -30 19 Do. East River (5th St. to Academy Creek) 27 19 Do. Academy Creek.... 24 8 June 1949. Lower Turtle River- -- 30 28 June 1950. Upper Turtle River --------------------------------------- 30 26 Do. Back River...... 20 ..-------------------------------------------- 9 Oct. 1949. . Terry Creek -------------------------------------------- 10 3 Jan. 1948. The costs and expenditures on the existing project to June 30, 1950, were as follows: Public Regular Works Total funds funds Costs: New work....-------------------------------------$2,123, 600.29 $97, 520.95 $2, 221, 121.24 Maintenance .. ..------------------------------ .. 2, 406, 620.35 4, 995.08 2, 411, 615.43 Total.....--------------------------------------- 4, 530, 220.64 102, 516.03 4, 632, 736. 67 Expenditures . -------------------------------------- 4, 528, 509. 85 102, 516.03 4, 631,025. 88 In addition, the costs and expenditures from contributed funds were $10,000 for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $3,653.60, less an anticipated revocation of $1,901.67, a total of $1,751.93, will be applied for accounts payable. The additional sum of $150,000 is needed to be appropriated for the fiscal year 1952' for: Maintenance: Dredging with United States hopper dredge in the inner and outer harbor, 2 months between July 1951 and June 1952 ..................................................... $150,000 Total maintenance .................................... 150,000 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including --- .-.-. fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated----. ---------- ------------------------------------------ $2, 864, 586. 42 Cost.--------- -------------------------- 864,586.42 1--------------------------2, Expenditures---.----------- ------------------------- ---------------2, 864, 586. 42 Maintenance: Appropriated ..- $161, 400. 00 - $6, 950. 00 $3, 600. 00 $4, 800. 00 2,467,972. 31 Cost--...----------75, 632. 45 $214, 715. 79 6,193.59 3, 535.04 4, 970. 77 2, 466,029. 50 Expenditures-....- 73, 912. 38 216, 258. 55 6, 504.13 2, 649.99 4,011.80 2, 464, 318. 71 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.......... $1,532,000 1 In addition, $10,000.00 contributed funds were expended for New Work: 716 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 7. SATILLA RIVER, GA. Location.-This river rises in southern and southeastern Geor- gia, flows generally southeasterly and empties into the Atlantic Ocean through St. Andrews Sound. (See U. S. Geological Survey map of Georgia.) Existing project.-This provides for removing snags and simi- lar obstructions from the mouth to Burnt Fort, 52 miles, and removing obstructions and closing incipient cut-offs from Burnt Fort to Waycross, 114 miles. The mean tidal range is 6.6 feet at the mouth and 3.2 feet at Burnt Fort, with minor fluctuations due to wind and lunar effects. The freshet variation at Waycross is about 12 feet. The original and latest approved estimate of cost, made in 1912, is $20,000, divided equally between the two portions of the river. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of main- tenance is $2,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents July 25, 1912 Improvement of river from the mouth to Burnt Fort_ IH. Doc. 41, 62d Cong., 1st sess. 1 Mar. 4, 1913 Improvement of river from Burnt Fort to Waycross_ H. Doc. 1113, 62d Cong., 3d sess. 1Contains the latest published map of the upper section of the river. The latest published map of the lower section of the river is the U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 450. Terminal facilities.-Small wharves are located at five main loading points, and in addition there are numerous natural land- ings along the river. These facilities are considered sufficient for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance: None. Miscellaneous surveys and inspections cost $524.17. The expendi- ture was $4.68. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1914. In June 1950 the controlling depth from the mouth to Woodbine (mile 25.7) was 9 feet; thence to Owens Ferry, 9 feet; thence to Burnt Fort, 6 feet; thence to Waycross, the head of navigation, about 1 foot, determined in December 1945. These depths are at ordinary summer low water except in the tidal sec- tion from the mouth to Owens Ferry, where the depth refers to mean low water. The depths are practicable throughout the year. The costs under the existing project to June 30, 1950, were $9,451.59 for new work and $37,748.03 for maintenance, a total of $47,199.62. The expenditure was $46,675.45. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $2,015.45, less an anticipated revocation of $1,446.32, a total of $569.13, will be applied for accounts payable. No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. RIVERS AND HARBORS-SAVANNAH, GA., DISTRICT 717 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ------- -- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New Work: A ppropriated - - . __..._ _- __ _ -_- -$9,451.59 C ost ..... . .. . - - - -- .. . . . . . . . . . . .- . . ..- . 9,451.59 Expenditures - - -- --- -...- - - - - -- - - - - -- - - 9,451.59 Maintenance: Appropriated _.. - $3, 500.00 -$500. 00 $7,100.00 -$5, 200. 00 $900. 00 39, 239.31 Cost .. - .--- Expenditures ... - -49.46 .- 49.46 735.09 730.41 524.17 4. 68 37, 748.03 37, 223.86 8. ST. MARYS RIVER, GA. AND FLA., AND NORTH RIVER, GA. Location.-The St. Marys River rises in the Okefenokee Swamp; it flows first southeasterly, then north, then southeasterly, and empties into Cumberland Sound about 3 miles north of Fernan- dina, Fla. North River is a tidal stream rising in the marsh about 5.5 miles north of St. Marys, Ga., and emptying into St. Marys River 3 miles above the mouth. (See U. S. Geological Survey map of Georgia.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 28 feet deep and generally 200 feet wide in the St. Marys River and North River, from deep water in Cumberland Sound to the vicinity of the wharf at the St. Marys Kraft Corp. mill, together with a suitable turning basin near that wharf and a cut-off in North River, 5.8 miles; a channel 17 feet deep and generally 200 feet wide in St. Marys River from the mouth of North River to Crandall, 9.5 miles; 8 feet deep and generally 50 feet wide from Crandall to Traders Hill, 47 miles, with certain straightening at the riber bends in that vicinity; a total length of 62.3 miles. The mean tidal ranges are as follows: At the mouth, 5.8 feet; at the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad bridge, 55 miles above the mouth, 1.4 feet, with minor fluctuations due to wind and lunar effects. Freshet fluctuations on the upper reaches are about 10 feet. The estimated cost of new work, revised in 1950, is $934,300. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $20,500. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents July 25, 1912 Channel 17 feet deep and 200 feet wide in St. Marys H. Doc. 697, 62d Cong., 2d sess. River from the mouth to Crandall, 12.5 miles, and for clearing the channel of snags to Kings Ferry, 37 miles above mouth, and as much farther as may be practicable for $5,000. May 17, 1950 Channel 28 feet deep and generally 200 feet wide in H. Doc. 680, 80th Cong., 2d sess. St. Marys River and North River, from deep water in Cumberland Sound to the vicinity of wharf at St. Marys Kraft Corp. mill, together with turning basin near that wharf and cut-off in North River; and a channel 8 feet deep and gener- ally 50 feet wide from Crandall to Traders Hill, with certain straightening at river bends in that vicinity. 939127-51-vol. 1----46 718 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Recommended modifications of project.-Reduction of project depth from 17 to 14 feet from St. Marys to Crandall is recom- mended in House Document 467, Sixty-ninth Congress, first ses- sion. Local cooperation.-The project provides that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, all lands required for the initial construction and future maintenance of the project, as and when required; agree to provide additional terminal facilities when needed; and agree to save the United States free from all claims for damages arising from the original construction and future maintenance of the project. Terminal facilities.-At St. Marys, Ga., there is a 50-foot mu- nicipal wharf and several privately owned wharves, together with 446 feet of wharf frontage on North River. Above St. Marys there are a number of privately owned wharves and shore land- ings. These facilities are considered ample for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance: None. Miscellaneous surveys and inspections were made at a cost of $671.86. The expenditure was $360.93. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project, prior to the present modification, was completed in 1914. In June 1950, the controlling depth from the mouth to Highway 17 (mile 20) was 14 feet; above that point, the latest information was obtained in December 1945 and the controlling depth was 11.3 feet to Kings Ferry, (mile 37), thence 5.6 feet to the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad bridge (mile 55), thence 4 feet to Traders Hill, (mile 59.5), the head of navigation. These depths are practicable throughout the year. The costs under the existing project to June 30, 1950, were $15,688.36 for new work and $56,727.26 for maintenance, a total of $72,415.62. The expenditure was $72,090.66. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $2,763.16, less an anticipated revocation of $2,305.13, a total of $458.03, will be applied for accounts payable. No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated -..- --- ---------------------- $15, 688.36 C ost - - - - - - - - - - - - - ...- -- .-.. . -. . 15, 688.36 Expenditures - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15, 688. 36 Maintenance: Appropriated .... $500.00 -$500.00 $7,100. 00 -$4, 800.00 $1, 600. 00 59,165.46 Cost......... ...... ...... 148.67 641.27 671.86 56,727.26 Expenditures.... ..-------------------- 148. 67 627. 24 360. 93 56, 402. 30 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.......... $918,600 RIVERS AND HARBORS-SAVANNAH, GA., DISTRICT 719 9. FERNANDINA HARBOR, FLA. Location.-The harbor entrance is 22/ statute miles north of the entrance to Jacksonville Harbor, Fla., and 95 statute miles south of the entrance to Savannah Harbor, Ga. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 453.) Existing project.-This provides for two stone jetties at the harbor entrance, the north jetty 19,150 feet long and the south jetty 11,200 feet long; for a channel 32 feet deep at mean low water from deep water in the Atlantic Ocean to deep water at the junction of Lanceford Creek with Amelia River, 400 feet wide below Calhoun Street in the city of Fernandina, and generally 300 feet wide above; and for widening the channel at the first bend below Lanceford Creek to 800 feet to form a turning basin. The length of the section included in the project is about 7 miles. The mean tidal range on the bar is 5.8 feet and in the inner harbor 6 feet, with minor fluctuations due to wind and lunar effects. The estimated cost of new work, revised in 1950, is $3,528,800. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of main- tenance is $65,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 14, 1880 Entrance jett'es ... .. .. _............... Annual Report, 1879, p. 792. July 13, 1892 Raising and extending ~jtties so as to provide 19-foot Annual Report, 1891, pp. 1565-1598 depth. Annual Report, 18R6, p. 1289. Mar. 2, 1907 Improvement of inner harbor to obtain depth of 20 H. Doe. 388, 59th Cong., 1st sess. to 24 feet and channel widths of 400 to 600 feet. June 25, 1910 Combining improvement of Fernandina Harbor and Cumberland Sound under the general heading of "Fernandina Harbor." Mar. 3, 1925 Provided for a 26-foot channel__ H. Doc. 227, 68th Cong., 1st sess. June 20, 1938 Provided for the 28-foot channel and turning basin- H. Doc. 548, 75th Cong., 3d sess. Mar. 2, 1945 Provided fcr reducing the maximum width of the H. Doc. 284, 77th Cong., 1st sess. turning basin from 1,000 to 800 feet, for shifting the (Contains the latest published channel line in this vicinity 50 feet northwesterly, maps.) and for including in the authorized project, at no additional cost, the small area dredged by Ray- onier, Inc. May 17, 1950 Provided for 32-foot channel and turning basin .--- H. Doc. 662, 80th Cong., 2d sess. Local cooperation.-The project provides that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, all lands, easements, rights-of-way, and spoil-disposal areas required for the new work and subsequent maintenance when and as required; hold and save the United States free from damages due to the construction works; and provide, when needed, additional terminal facilities open to all on equal terms. Terminal facilities.-There are 16 wharves and piers (includ- ing a municipal wharf) having a total berthing space of 4,973 feet along the 2 miles of water frontage. The present facilities are considered ample for existing commerce. (For further details, see. Port and Terminal Facilities at the Ports of Fernandina, Fort Pierce Harbor, Palm Beach, Port Everglades, Miami, Key West, and Tampa, Fla., 1941 Edition, Corps of Engineers.) 720 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Operations and results during the fiscal year.-Maintenance: None. Engineering studies and surveys cost $2,048.98. The ex- penditure was $2,116.91. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The 28-foot channel in the outer and inner harbor and the turning basin were completed in 1940. The two stone jetties were completed in 1905 and are in need of repairs. In June 1950 the controlling depths for half project width were as follows: 30 feet over the outer harbor, except for a shoal area on the south side of the channel near Nun Buoy 8, where the depth was 17 feet, and 28 feet over the inner harbor except for a section between Rayonier's wharf and Lance- ford Creek where the depth was 14 feet. The turning basin had a controlling depth of 24 feet. The total cost under the existing project to June 30, 1950, was $3,286,816.06 for new work and $896,573.33 for maintenance, a total of $4,183,391.39. The total expenditure was $4,182,724.85. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $7,475.82, less an anticipated revocation of $6,769.99, a total of $705.83, will be applied for accounts payable. The additional sum of $100,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing fiscal year 1952 for maintenance dredging on the project. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30. 1950, including - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated----...--------------------- - -$3, 286, 818.06 Cost-.... . .. .---- - - -3, 286, 818. 06 Expenditures.. . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . . . ..--..-..- - -- - .. 3, 286, 818.06 Maintenance: Appropriated .. $23,150. 20 -$12,000.00 $75, 200.00 -$13, 700.00 $2,800.00 903, 382. 61 Cost.... - -. - 3,815.68 55, 981.56 53, 597.14 4,718.40 2,048.98 896, 573.33 Expenditures . 3, 810.90 55, 963.01 53,168.34 4, 436.06 2,116. 91 895, 906. 79 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.......... $242,000 10. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES The costs during the year were $1,411.36 for examinations and surveys, and $17,305.70 for contingencies, a total of $18,717.06. The expenditures were $19,053.85. The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $1,565,36, plus an anticipated allotment of $20,000 dur- ing fiscal year 1951 for contingencies will be applied during fiscal year 1951 to the payment of expenses to be incurred under this heading. The additional sums of $10,000 for examinations and surveys and $30,000 for contingencies, a total of $40,000, can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1952. RIVERS AND HARBORS-SAVANNAH, GA., DISTRICT 721 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated ----..... ............... .....-------------- Cost . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . ...--------------------------------------.------------- Expenditures- .. . . .. . . . . . . . . ..----------------------------------------------- Maintenance: Appropriated ...-- $82, 500.00 $62, 500. 00 $70, 360.08 -$7, 500.00 $19, 600. 00 $788, 558. 73 Cost---...---------72,150.16 85,228.18 58, 652. 25 18, 095.73 18, 717.06 1786, 988. 88 Expenditures_.... 71, 239.25 84, 400.35 58, 404. 46 20, 974. 92 19, 053. 85 786, 993.37 I In addition, there was expended $1, 800.00, contributed funds. 11. INACTIVE NAVIGATION PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures Estimated Name of project full report, to June 30, 1950 amount re- see Annual quired to Report for- New work Maintenance complete 1. Savannah River at Augusta, Ga.1 --.. 1929 2$200, 556. 30 $17, 443. 70 Completed. 2. Savannah River above Augusta, Ga.' 3... 1929 69, 599.99 5, 870.01 (4) 3. Sapelo Harbor, Ga.1 3. 1929 17,905. 73 17, 094. 27 Completed. 4. Fancy Bluff Creek, Ga. --...- ---- 1935 8,000.00 4, 200. 00 Do. 1 Project recommended for abandonment in H. Doc. 467, 69th Cong., 1st sess. 2 In addition, $185,000 was expended from contributed funds: $172,150.72 for new work and $12,849.28 for maintenance. 3 No commerce reported. 4 About 84 percent completed. Owing to contsruction of two power dams which have submerged much of the work under the present and former projects, this improvement cannot be completed as originally planned. e Channel adequate for commerce. 12. PLANT ALLOTMENT, SAVANNAH, GA., DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950 including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated.... -- - - - - -- - - - - - --- - - -- -- - -- - - -- - ------------- C ost - . -. - - - -. - - - - -. -- - - .. - - - - - . . - - - - - . . - - - - - . . - .. . . E xpenditures.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maintenance: Appropriated .. $200, 000. 00 $250, 000. 00 -$398, 459.96 -$50, 000. 00 -$100, 000.00 $855, 895. 84 Cost-......------------- Expenditures ..-- 82, 315.80 125, 276.62 -360,306.22 16, 656. 43 -269, 547. 31- 396,151.77 722 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions Date trans- Locality Authorization Act mitted to Document Recom- Congress No. mendation Brunswick, Ga. with a view to River and Hlarbor Act,- relocating the route of the in- July 24, 1946. tracoascal Waterway in this vicinity. Cape Fear River, N. C., to St. Rivers and Harbors Com- - .. .......... Johns River, Fla., Intracoastal mtcuee resolution, May Waterway, relocate route 24, 1946. throagh Plantation Greek near Brunswick, Ga. Plantation Creek, relocating Rivers and Harbors Corn- . ...... ..... route near Brunswick, Ga. mittee resolution, May 24, 1916. St. Johns River, Fla., to Cape Rivers and Harbors Com- . .... ..--------------------- Fear River, N. C., Intracoastal mittee resolution, May Waterway, relocate route thru 24, 1946. Pl mttation Creek near Bruns- wick, Ga. Savannah River (Supplemental River and Harbor Act, ..--------------------- 308 Report). Aug. 30, 1935. 13. SAVANNAH RIVER BASIN, GA. AND S. C. Location.-The works covered by this project consist of a series of 11 dams and reservoirs on the Savannah River and its tribu- taries in Georgia and South Carolina.. (See U. S. Geological Sur- vey Maps of Georgia and South Carolina.) Existing project.-The Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944, approved the general plan for the comprehensive devel- opment of the Savannah River basin for flood control and other purposes recommended in House Document 657, Seventy-eighth Congress, second session, and authorized the construction of the Clark Hill Reservoir on the Savannah River in Georgia and South Carolina as the initial step of this development at an estimated cost of $35,300,000. The Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950, authorized $50,000,000 to be appropriated for the construc- tion of the Hartwell Reservoir in the general plan for the com- prehensive development of .the Savannah River Basin. Following is a list of the dams and reservoirs included in the comprehensive plan. The estimated costs given were revised in 1950. Dams and Reservoirs Estimated cost Reloca- Name River Construe- Lands tions and Total tion rights-of way Clark Hill, Ga. and S. C.......------------ Savannah ... $67,026, 000 $5, 974,000 $5, 400, 000 $78, 400.000 Hartwell, G. and S. C.1 .-------------- do _-.. 60, 900, 000 4, 097, 000 10, 956, 000 75, 953, 000 Goat Island, Ga. and S. C....... ..-. do-..... 25, 848, 000 418, 000 3, 694,000 29, 960, 000 Middleton Shoals, G. and S. C.. -- .. do .------ 12, 760, 000 117, 000 678, 000 13, 555, 000 Chattooga Units (4), Ga and S. C..... Chattooga.. 32, 838, 000 271, 000 1,257, 000 34, 366, 000 Tallow Hill, Ga...... - Broad...... 29, 687, 000 943, 000 1,473, 000 32,103, 000 Anthony Shoals, Ga ... ..... ... do _ ... 12, 640, 000 816, 000 1,410, 000 14, 866.000 Newry-Old Pickens, S. C ..-.... Keowee .... 20, 781,000 1, 731,000 1,744,000 24, 256, 000 1 See individual report for details of this project. 'FLOOD CONTROL-SAVANNAH, CA., DISTRICT 722 Local cooperation.-None required. Clark Hill and Hartwell Reservoirs are the only projects in the comprehensive plan that have been authorized for construction. Individual reports on the two reservoirs are given in the follow- ing pages. 14. HARTWELL RESERVOIR, SAVANNAH RIVER BASIN, GA. AND S. C. Location.-The site of the Hartwell Dam is on the Savannah River 306.9 miles above its mouth and 89 miles upstream from Augusta, Ga. At full-power-pool elevation, the reservoir will ex- tend 7.1 miles up the Savannah River to the confluence of the Tugaloo and Seneca, 41 miles up the Tugaloo to within about 2 miles of the existing Yonah Dam, 27 miles up the Seneca to the mouth of upstream Little River, S. C., thence 2 miles up Little River to the Newry site and 7 miles up the Keowee to the Old Pickens site, and 8 miles up Deep Creek. (See U. S. Geological Survey Maps of Georgia and South Carolina.) Existing project.-The Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950, authorized $50,000,000 to be appropriated for constructing the Hartwell Reservoir in the general plan for the comprehensive development of the Savannah River Basin approved in the Flood Control Act of December 22, 1944, in addition to the authoriza- tion for project construction in the Act of December 22, 1944, recommended in House Document No. 657, Seventy-eighth Con- gress, second session. This project provides for a gravity-type con- crete dam 2,415 feet long with earth embankments at either end, 6,050 feet long on the Georgia side and 3,935 feet long on the South Carolina side. The total length of the dam will be about 12,400 feet, with a roadway over the top 24 feet wide. The main dam will consist of two nonoverflow concrete sections on the right and left bank 887 feet and 940 feet long, respectively, a gravity- type concrete spillway 588 feet long equipped with 12 Tainter gates 26 by 40 feet, in the channel, and a powerhouse on the South Carolina side of the river. The maximum height of the concrete section will be 210 feet above river bottom and the earth-fill em- bankments will vary in height to a maximum of about 55 feet. At full-power-pool elevation 660 the reservoir will provide a total storage of 3,528,000 acre-feet of which 1,567,000 acre-feet will be usable with the proposed 12.8-foot drawdown. The initial and ultimate power installation will be 177,300 kilowatts. The estimate of cost, revised in 1950, is $60,900,000 for con- struction, $4,097,000 for lands, and $10,956,000 for relocations and rights-of-way, a total of $75,953,000. Local cooperation.-None required. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project was authorized for construction May 17, 1950, but no funds have been appropriated. Proposed operations.-An anticipated allotment of $170,000 during fiscal year 1951 will be applied as follows: 724 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 New work: Advance planning................................ $170,000 The additional sum of $1,000,000 can be profitably expended for the following schedule of work during fiscal year 1952: New work: Advance planning ....................................... $375,000 Dam and appurtenances ................................. 525,000 Land acquisition and reservoir clearing.................... 100,000 Total for all work.................................. 1,000,000 15. CLARK HILL RESERVOIR, SAVANNAH RIVER BASIN, GA. AND S. C. Location.-The work covered by this project is a dam and reservoir on the Savannah River and its tributaries in Georgia and South Carolina. (See U. S. Geological Survey maps of Georgia and South Carolina.) Existing project.-The Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944, approved the general plan for the comprehensive devel- opment of the Savannah River basin for flood control and other purposes as recommended in House Document No. 657, Seventy- eighth Congress, second session, and authorized the construction of the Clark Hill Reservoir on the Savannah River in Georgia and South Carolina at an estimated cost, revised in 1950, of $78,400,- 000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of main- tenance and operation is $392,000. The Clark Hill Reservoir is on the Savannah River, Ga. and S. C., about 22 miles upstream from Augusta, Ga. The dam will have a total length of 5,680 feet, consisting of a concrete section 2,282 feet long with a maximum height of 200 feet, and a con- trolled-spillway section 1,096 feet long. The concrete section will be flanked on the west by a rolled-earth embankment extending 2,069 feet to the abutment, and on the east by a similar embank- ment 1,329 feet long. The reservoir will have a total storage capacity of 2,900,000 acre-feet, of which 390,000 acre-feet will be reserved for flood control and 1,340,000 acre-feet will be used for the storage of water for generating hydroelectric power. The power installations will consist of seven generating units of 40,000 kilowatts each, a total of 280,000 kilowatts. Local cooperation.-None required. Operations and results during the fiscal year.-Duringthe first 6 months of the fiscal year, work on the concrete dam consisted of the continued preparation of the rock surface of the river bed. This entailed the removal of 55,000 cubic yards of rock, which included the deep excavations necessary for the draft tubes under the powerhouse site. Because of the steel strike, the extension of the steel construction trestle was delayed, and concrete place- ment was not resumed until January 1950. By June 30, 1950, 427,000 cubic yards of concrete had been placed in the east and west nonoverflow sections of the dam. All penstock liners had been embedded, and the intake section brought to an average elevation of 285 feet. In June, the upstream arm of the cofferdam was opened, and the work of removing the steel FLOOD CONTROL--SAVANNAH, GA., DISTRICT 725 sheet piling begun. The east embankment terminal cone was brought to an elevation consistent with the progress of the con- crete dam. All penstock gates were completed and delivered to the site, as were three additional sets of trash racks necessitated by the change in the scope of the project from four to seven generating units. Land acquisition during the year consisted of 57,271 acres. Three clearing contracts involving 13,500 acres were awarded and in progress at the year's end. Procurement contracts were awarded for the stop logs and lifting beam, floating bulkhead, distribution and control switch- board, station-service turbines, auxiliary and service control switchboards, battery charger and motor-generator sets, main powerhouse transformers, and powerhouse crane. A contract for the relocation of highways was negotiated with the State of Georgia, and construction, inititated on two major bridges in the reservoir area. Specifications were issued to con- tractors for other roadway and bridge contracts. The total cost of new work during the year was $14,432,061.51. Expenditures amounted to $14,330,581.19. Conditions at end of fiscal year.-The existing project, com- menced in November 1945, was 40.6 percent completed. Of the approximately 170,000 acres of land necessary for the project, 97,843 acres had been acquired and land acquisition was 58 per- cent completed. Clearing contracts totalling 23,650 acres were completed or under contract. Work remaining to be done consisted of completing land acqui- sition and reservoir clearing, relocation of highways, utilities, and cemeteries; continuing construction of the concrete dam, em- bankments, and appurtenant works; completing continuing supply contracts for turbines, generators, and all mechanical features of the dam; placing contracts for the powerhouse, switchyard and all accessory electrical and mechanical equipment pertaining thereto. Total cost to June 30, 1950 was $31,226,743.80 and total expen- ditures amounted to $29,644,578.87. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $3,054,235.13, plus an anticipated allotment of $19,000,000 dur- ing fiscal year 1951, a total of $22,054,235.13, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950 .......................... $1,747,829.92 New work: Dam and appurtenant works, including powerhouse foundation ............. .$6,230,615.21 Land acquisition ..................... 2,468,160.00 Relocation of roads, railroads, utilities, and cemeteries ..................... 3,210,825.00 Supply contracts for penstock gates, Tainter gates, gate hoists, stop logs, floating bulkhead, emergency genera- tor, control switchboard, and tractor crane ............................. 806,760.00 726 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Supply contracts for turbines, governors, generators, transformers, draft-tube gates and gate guides, draft-tube gan- try, turbine flow meters, station-service turbines and generators, main and auxiliary control switchboards, battery charges, 15 kv switchgear and bus work, high-tension cables, and telephone code call ............................... 2,218,731.00 Reservoir clearing ................... 3,493,918.00 Powerhouse elevator and crane ........ 1,247,998.00 Switchyard steel and electrical equipment 341,200.00 Construction engineering and design .... 288,198.00 20,306,405.21 Total for all work............................... 22,054,235.13 The additional sum of $18,300,000 can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1952 for the following schedule of work: New work: Dam and appurtenant works, including powerhouse founda- tion ................................................ $4,593,000 Relocation of roads, railroads, utilities, and cemeteries .... 1,392,000 .Slope protection ......................................... 37,000 Supply contracts for mechanical equipment for concrete dam 3,000 Supply contracts for mechanical and electrical equipment for the hydropower plant............................. 5,473,000 Reservoir-clearing contracts ............................ 1,512,000 Powerhouse .......................................... 3,405,000 Switchyard construction and electrical equipment........ 1,445,000 Construction of reservoir-management facilities........... . 283,000 Construction engineering and design..................... . 157,000 Total for all work................................... 18,300,000 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 to1946 prior New work: Appropriated ... 5, 100, 000. 00 .--... $5, 000, 000. 00 $9,198, 814.00 $13,000. 000.00 $32, 698, 814.00 Cost- ----------- 490, 269.72 1.968, 687. 55 3, 602, 035.69 10, 704, 801.00 14, 432, 061.51 31, 226, 743.80 Expenditures ...- - - 465, 890, 43 1, 834, 923. 88 3, 621,352. 71 9, 376, 888. 98 14, 330, 581. 19 29, 644, 578. 87 Maintenance: Appropriated---- .. .. .. . .. .. - --------------.--------- .. ..------------------------ -------------- Co s t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .-.. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . ..- . . . . . Expenditures- . - .. . ..----------------------------------------------- -------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950................................. Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951...... $19,000,000 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951........ 19,000,000 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project................... 26,701,000 16. MACON, GA. Location.-This project is on the west bank of the Ocmulgee River and extends from the Fifth Street Bridge at Macon, Ga., downstream 13,000 feet, thence westward from the river to the Southern Railway embankment, a total of 5.5 miles. The city of FLOOD CONTROL-SAVANNAH, GA., DISTRICT 727 Macon, Ga., is 205 river miles above the junction of the Ocmulgee and Oconee Rivers, which form the Altamaha River 137 miles from the Atlantic Ocean. (See U. S. Geological Survey map of Georgia.) Existing project.-This provides for increasing the height and cross section of the existing levee, which is 2.4 miles long, and constructing an extension to that levee for 3.1 miles, with ap- purtenant structures. The revised estimated cost is $409,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved July 24, 1946. (See H. Doc. 560, 79th Cong., 2d sess.). Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. On August 2, 1946, local interests were notified of the requirements of local cooperation. On October 31, 1946, local authorities of the city of Macon and Bibb County agreed to furnish, free of cost to the United States, necessary rights-of-way and satisfactory assur- ances that they will hold and save the United States free from claims of damages resulting from the improvement and will main- tain and operate all the works after completion in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Army. Assurances furnished by the City of Macon and Bibb County were approved by the Division Engineer August 22 and 24, 1949, respectively. Operations and results during fiscal year.-A continuing con- tract was awarded for construction of the levee in June 1949. Work was commenced in September 1949. Field data were col- lected, detail plans and specifications prepared, and contract was awarded in June 1950 for installation of relief wells and piezo- meters. The total cost was $209,616.58 for new work. The expenditure was $171,208.77. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Clearing the rights-of-way was 85 percent completed. Construction of the flood wall and drainage culvert was completed. Renewal of the existing storm and sanitary sewers and other utilities through the levee were about 98 percent completed. Excavation and enlargement of the existing levee was 75 percent completed. The existing project was 63.8 percent completed. The total cost to June 30, 1950, was $261,328.52, and the total expenditures were $220,439.26. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $190,015.78, including accounts receivable, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950............................ $42,344.30 New work: Completion of the work, increasing the height and cross section of existing levee, and constructing the extension thereto, under continuing contract ..................... 107,214.76 Contract with Southern R.R. Co. for closing trestle adja- cent to tie-in of levee with railroad embankment........ .1,998.00 Installation of relief wells and piezometers on land side toe of levee between stations 100+00 and 150+00 under contract ............................................. 25,219.33 Unallocated balance ................................... 13,239.39 Total new work.................................... 190,015.78 728 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 With funds available, the project will be completed by January 1951. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -------- - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated... ..----------------- $25,000.00 $200,000.00 $184, 000.00 $409, 000.00 Cost--------...----------------......... 20,381.33 31,330. 61 209, 616. 58 261,328. 52 Expenditures _ .. - . -. - - ._ --... 19,187.39 30, 043.10 171, 208. 77 220, 439. 26 Maintenance: . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . A ppropriated ...- C o st. . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Expenditures- .. . . ..------------------------------------------------------------------ Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950...... $22,934.94 17. 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 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. Under the provisions of this act, clearing of the channel and banks of Curry Creek, Ga., was commenced on April 11, 1949. The work covered removing the most troublesome snags and obstruc- tions from the banks and channel and removing about 18,000 cubic yards of material from the creek bottom. The work was completed in August 1949 at a cost of $2,326.74 for new work. The expendi- ture was $3,855.06. Cost to June 30, 1950, was $8,772.42 for new work. The expenditure was $8,772.42. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ----- ------- - - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated ------------------------------------ $11, 500.00 - - _ -... $11,500.00 Cost...------ -------------------------------------- 6,445.68 $2,326.74 8,772.42 Expenditures_..-......... -------------------------- 4,917.36 3,855.06 8,772.42 Maintenance: Appropriated.. ---------------------- ---------------------------------- Cost------------..- --------------- - ---------------------- -------------- Expenditures.... -------------------------- -------- ---------------------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ........ $2,727.58 FLOOD CONTROL-SAVANNAIH, GA., DISTRICT 729 18. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES FOR FLOOD CONTROL The cost during the fiscal year was $36,156.32. The expenditures were $32,060.14. The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $8,980.- 86, plus the amount requested as the minimum required for the fiscal year 1951, $66,850, a total of $75,830.86, will be applied to payment of expenses incurred under this heading. The additional sum of $28,500 can be profitably expended dur- ing fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: A ppropriated....- .- - --. - - --.-- - --.-. - .-... . . . . . . . . C ost. .. - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Expenditures .. --.--------------------------------------------------------------- Maintenance: Appropriated -..-- $70,000.00 $4, 000.00 $120,000.00 $125, 500.00 $29, 500.00 $799, 500.00 Cost---...---- ----- 88, 220.04 130, 477. 04 73, 595. 40 157, 623.37 36,156.32 791, 241.04 Expenditures - -.... 70, 580. 84 148, 222. 69 67, 202. 42 167, 789. 06 32, 060.14 790, 519.14 19. INACTIVE FLOOD-CONTROL PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures Estimated Name of project full report, to June 30, 1950 amount re- see Annual quired to Report for- New work Maintenance complete 1. Augusta, Savannah River, Ga.-------------...1941 2. Emergency flood-control work under au- 1949 $643,016. 49 --. -Completed. $6, 530.87 Completed. thority of the Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941 as amended. I Expended in fiscal year 1950, $6,530.87. 730 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood control acts and committee resolutions Date trans- Locality Authorization Act mitted to Document Recom- Congress No. mendation All streams in the state of Georgia Flood Control Act, May flowing into the Atlantic Ocean 17, 1950. between the Ogeechee River and Altamaha River. Altam ah a R iver, G a._ . . . . . . Flood Control Act, June 22, 1936. Altamaha River and the Ogee- Flood Control Act, May chee River, all streams in the 17, 1950. State of Georgia, flowing into the Atlantic Ocean. Atlantic Ocean, all streams in Flood Control Act, May the State of Georgia, the Ogee- 17, 1950. chee River and Altamaha River. Ogeechee River and Altamaha Flood Control Act, May River, all streams in the State 17, 1950. of Georgia, flowing into the Atlantic Ocean. Saint Marys River, Georgia and Flood Control Act, May Florida; Suwanee River, Geor- 17, 1950. gia, and Florida; Satilla River, Georgia; for flood control, navi- gation, and other beneficial uses. Satilla River, Georgia; Saint Flood Control Act, May Marys River, Georgia and Flor- 17, 1950. ida; Suwanee River, Georgia, and Florida; for flood control, navigation, and other beneficial uses. Savannah River, Ga. (supple- River and Harbor Act, mental 308 report). Aug. 30, 1935. Suwanee River, Georgia and Flood Control Act, May Florida; Saint Marys River, 17, 1950. Georgia and Florida; Satilla River, Georgia; for flood con- trol, navigation, and other beneficial uses. -- IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT. This district comprises a portion of central-southern Georgia and all of Florida except the northwestern part and a small north- eastern portion, embracing the watersheds tributary to the Atlan- tic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico from the harbor at Fernandina, Fla., exclusive, to and including the Aucilla River. It includes the sections of the Intracoastal Waterway from Fernandina to Key West; the waterway across southern Florida via St. Lucie River and Canal, Lake Okeechobee, and the Caloosahatchee Canal and River; and the section of the Intracoastal Waterway from Caloosa- hatchee River to Anclote River, Fla. District engineer: Col. Willis E. Teale, Corps of Engineers, to July 17, 1949, and Col. Richard W. Pearson, Corps of Engineers, since that date. Division engineer of the South Atlantic Division, Atlanta, Ga., comprising the Wilmington, N. C., Charleston, S. C., Savannah, Ga., Jacksonville, Fla., Mobile Ala., and Panama districts: Col. Mason J. Young, Corps of Engineers, to July 12, 1949, and Col. Bernard L. Robinson, Corps of Engineers, since that date. IMPROVEMENTS Navigation Navigation-Continued Page Page 1. Atlantic Intracoastal Wa- 17. Channel from Naples, Fla., terway between Norfolk, to Big Marco Pass, Fla.. 783 Va., and the St. Johns 18. Okeechobe Waterway, Fla. 784 River, Fla. (Jacksonville 19. Intracoastal Waterway, district) .............. 732 Caloosahatchee River to 2. Jacksonville Harbor, Fla... 734 Anclote River, Fla .... 794 3. St. Johns River, Fla., Jack- 20. Charlotte Harbor, Fla. ... 797 sonville to Lake Harney. 740 21. Tampa Harbor, Fla....... 799 4. Intracoastal Waterway, 22. St. Petersburg Harbor, Cross-Florida Barge Fla. .................. 807 Canal ................. 743 23. Ozona, Fla., channel and 5. Oklawaha River, Fla...... 745 turning basin .......... 810 6. Intracoastal Waterway, 24 Anclote River, Fla.......... 811 Jacksonville to Miami, 25. Pithlachasotee River, Fla. 813 Fla. .................. 748 26. Hudson River, Fla ...... 814 7. St Augustine Harbor, Fla. 754 27. Withlacoochee River, Fla.. 815 8. Canaveral Harbor, Fla.... 757 28. Horseshoe Cove, Fla .... 818 9. Fort Pierce Harbor, Fla... 761 29. Removing the water hya- 10. Palm Beach, Fla., beach- cinth from navigable erosion control ........ 763 waters in the State of 11. Palm Beach Harbor, Fla... 764 Florida .............. 819 12. New River, Fla........... 769 30. Snagging and clearing un- 13. Port Everglades Harbor, der authority of section 3 Fla. .................. 770 of the River and Harbor 14. Miami Harbor, Fla ...... 773 Act approved March 2, 15. Intracoastal Waterway, 1945 .................. 821 Miami to Key West, Fla. 779 31. Examinations, surveys, and 16. Key West Harbor, Fla.... 781 contingencies (general). 822 731 732 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19 50 Navigation--Continued Flood control-Continued Page Page 32. Inactive navigation proj- 36. Emergency flood-control ects .................. 823 work under authority of 33. Plant allotment (naviga- Public Laws Nos. 138 tion) .................. 824 and 318, Seventy-eighth Congress, Public Law No. 75, Seventy-ninth Flood Control Congress, and Public 34. Central and Southern Laws Nos. 102 and 858, Florida ............... .836 Eightieth Congress ... 845 35. Snagging and clearing un- 37. Preliminary examinations, der authority of section 2 surveys, and contingen- of the Flood Control Act cies for flood control .... 847 approved August 28, 38. Inactive flood-control proj- 1937, as amended ...... 844 ects ................... 847 39. Plant allotment (flood con- trol) ................. 848 1. ATLANTIC INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY BETWEEN NORFOLK, VA., AND THE ST. JOHNS RIVER, FLA., (JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT) Location.-This section includes that portion of the Intracoastal Waterway between the southerly limit of Fernandina Harbor, Fla., at the junction of Lanceford Creek and Amelia River, and the St. Johns River, Fla. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 577.) (For Beaufort, S. C., to Cumberland Sound sec- tion, see p. 697.) Previous projects.-The first projects for the improvement of this section of the waterway was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of May 23, 1828, and modified by River and Harbor Act of June 23, 1874. For further details see Annual Report for 1915, page 1823, and Annual Report for 1938, page 605. Existing project.-This provides for dredging and maintaining a channel 12 feet deep, with widths of 90 feet in land cuts and narrow streams and 150 feet in open waters, following in general the alinement of the existing waterway from Fernandina Harbor to St. Johns River, about 21.7 miles, with a cut-off in Kingsley Creek just north of the Seaboard Air Line Railroad bridge, and with such additional cut-offs or other changes in the adopted route as may be found desirable and justified by the resultant benefits to navigation. The mean range of tide is 6 feet at Fernan- dina and 3.8 feet in the St. Johns River, with fluctuations from 1.5 to 3 feet, due to winds and lunar phases. The estimate of cost of new work, revised in 1938, is $261,000, exclusive of amounts expended under previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $13,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 783 Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 4, 1913 For a channel 10o feet wide and 7 feet deep ._ ____ H. Doe. 898, 62d Cong., 2d sess. June 20, 1938 For a channel 12 feet deep with present authorized H. Doe. 618, 75th Cong., 3d sess. widths and including a cut-off in Kingsley Creek, (Contains the latest published subject to the provision of additional cut-offs or maps.) changes in routing upon the approval of the Secre- tary of War. Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with as to original construc- tion. The River and Harbor Act approved June 20, 1938, included the requirement that local interests furnish spoil-disposal areas for subsequent maintenance as may be required. The Florida Inland Navigation District, a special taxing district empowered by Florida State law to comply with features of local cooperation, has furnished rights-of-way and spoil-disposal easements for mainte- nance dredging to provide for the rectification of the channel alinement and has furnished temporary spoil-disposal areas as and when needed. By letter dated June 12, as modified by letter dated December 6, 1944, the district engineer requested the Florida Inland Navigation District to furnish spoil-disposal areas in perpetuity adequate for a 25-year maintenance program. The Navigation District has furnished a considerable number of the required spoil-disposal areas, and others are being furnished at a satisfactory rate. Terminal facilities.-There are no terminal facilities along this section of the Intracoastal Waterway. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Periodic condition surveys and inspections cost $242.24 for maintenance. The expen- ditures were $218.96. Condition at end of fiscal year.-A 7-foot channel was dredged between October 1913 and February 1915, and was deepened to 12 feet with present authorized widths between November 1940 and September 1941, thereby completing the existing project. The length of the waterway was reduced 2.4 miles between May and October 1943 by making five cut-offs and widening bends at three localities. To safeguard navigation through bridge openings and to permit breaking tows when tidal conditions are adverse, 14 protective and 10 tie-up dolphins have been constructed at the Sisters Creek bridge at the southerly entrance to the waterway, and 8 protective and 10 tie-up dolphins have been constructed at the Kingsley Creek bridges, about 4 miles south of Fernandina. At the Kingsley Creek bridges, three of the four center protective dolphins-one on the north side and two on the south side-have been destroyed. Project depth of 12 feet, with widths of 90 feet in land cuts and narrow streams and 150 feet in open waters, existed from the southerly limit of Fernandina Harbor to the northerly end of Kingsley Creek cut in January 1945, and thence to the St. Johns River in November 1944, except for isolated shoals with limiting depths of 10.9 feet and 8.4 feet, respectively, in the easterly 20 feet of the 90-foot channel and in the westerly 40 feet of the 150-foot channel between Nassau Sound and Fort George River. 939127--51-vol. 1----47 784 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARIMY, 1950 The costs and expenditures of the existing project have been $263,659.41 for new work and $772,664.26 for maintenance, a total of $1,036,323.67. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $2,015.18, will be applied to maintenance condition surveys and channel inspections during fiscal year 1951. The additional sum of $50,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing fiscal year 1952 for maintenance dredging, by contract, to remove shoals throughout the project. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including --- - - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated.....----- - --------------------------------- ------ $361, 224.96 Cost.... ..------------. -$624.04 ----- ---------------- ---------------------------- 361,224.96 Expenditures-----...- -------------.------------------------------------------ 361, 224.96 Maintenance: Appropriated ..- 2,000.00 -$4, 000.00 $2, 500.00 $3, 000.00- ....... . 774, 679.44 Cost---...--------- 4,948.07 1,178. 42 3, 348. 38 1,378.37 $242. 24 772, 664. 26 Expenditures.. 4,997.94 1,181.72 3,157. 27 1, 633. 26 218. 96 772, 664.26 2. JACKSONVILLE HARBOR, FLA. Location.-The St. Johns River rises in the marshes of Brevard County, Fla., near the east coast, and flows northwesterly to Jack- sonville, thence easterly into the Atlantic Ocean, 122 miles south of Savannah River. Its total length is about 285 miles. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 577.) Previous projects.-Six appropriations for surveys and experi- mental dredging on the bar were made from 1852 to 1878. Proj- ects for permanent improvement were adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of June 14, 1880, and June 3, 1896. For further de- tails see page 1823, Annual Report for 1915, and page 607, An- nual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for: (a) A channel 34 feet deep from the ocean to Commodore Point via a cut-off channel from St. Johns Bluff (Fulton) to Dame Point and via Terminal Channel along the west bank of the river just below Commodore Point, and thence 30 feet to the Florida East Coast Railway bridge at Jacksonville, with widths of 800 feet at the entrance and be- tween the jetties, from 900 to 1,200 feet in Pilot Town Cut, from 1,050 to 1,335 feet in Mayport Cut, generally 500 feet in the St. Johns Bluff - Dame Point Cut-off, a maximum of 1,450 feet at Dame Point, 590 feet in Terminal Channel (with the westerly edge 60 feet from the new pierhead-bulkhead line), from 400 to 900 feet in other cuts, increasing to as much as 1,115 feet at bends, and 300 feet in Arlington Cut, which is 30 feet deep and generally parallel to Terminal Channel; (b) a depth of 24 feet between that depth contour and the pierhead line at Jacksonville from Hogan Creek to the foot of Laura Street; (c) a depth of 28 feet to within 60 feet of the pierhead line in the area between the foot of Laura RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 735 Street and the St. Elmo W. Acosta Bridge (formerly Duval Coun- ty highway bridge); (d) a navigation and floodway channel 26 feet deep and 200 feet wide along the south side of the Commo- dore Point terminals, terminating in deep water at each end; (e) an approach and mooring basin 20 feet deep, 1,300 feet long at the 20-foot depth contour and 600 feet long at the pierhead line, in front of the Naval Reserve Armory in South Jacksonville; and (f) construction of training walls and revetments. All depths are referred to local mean low water. No dredging is to be done within 60 feet of a pierhead line, except at the Naval Reserve Armory. Natural depths of 34 feet or more, for adequate width, exist in midchannel from Commodore Point to the Florida East Coast Railway bridge at Jacksonville. Two converging rubblestone jetties, built at the entrance under a previous project, are maintained under the existing project. The north jetty is 14,300 feet long and the south jetty 11,183 feet long. The jetties are parallel and 1,600 feet apart for 4,022 feet from the sea ends. Stone training walls have been built at seven locali- ties, involving about 7 miles of this class of structure. Stone revetments at five localities provide about 3.5 miles of shore pro- tection. The training walls and revetments are located between Dame Point and Wards Bank, near the inner ends of the jetties. The length of section included in the project is 26.1 miles via the cut-off channel (28 miles via existing channels). The mean tidal range is 5.3 feet on the bar, 4.5 feet at Mayport, 2.6 feet at Dame Point (14 miles above the entrance), and 1.1 feet at Jack- sonville (St. Elmo W. Acosta Bridge). The extreme range varies from about 9 feet on the bar to about 1.5 feet at Jacksonville. Strong northeasterly winds raise the water level about 2 feet at Mayport and Jacksonville. Strong southwesterly winds lower the water about 1.5 feet at Mayport and 1 foot at Jacksonville. The estimate of cost for new work, approved in 1950, is $12,455,- 000 exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $300,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: 736 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Acts Work authorized Documents I. -- - i ST. JOHNS RIVER, FLA., OPPOSITE THE CITY OF JACK- SONVILLE Mar. 2, 1907 A depth of 24 feet at mean low water between the 24- H. Doe. 663, 59th Cong., 1st sess. foot curve and the pierhead line at Jacksonville from Hogan Creek to the Florida East Coast Ry. bridge. ST. JOHNS RIVER, FLA. June 14, 1880 Jetties at the entrance (maintenance only; new work Annual Report for 1879, pp. 767- completed under a previous project). 792. Junme 3, 1896 Extension of jetties, etc. (maintenance of jetties only; H. Ex. Doc. 346, 53d Cong., 3d new work completed under a previous project). sess., and Annual Report for 1895, pp. 1586-1604. June 25, 1910 Main channel, 30 feet deep at mean low water, and in H. Doc. 611, 61st Cong., 2d sess. general 300 feet wide (via Arlington cut), increas- ing to as much as 600 feet at bends and through the jetties; for an anchorage basin at Mayport, 800 feet in width beyond the channel limits; and for train- ing walls and revetments, all subject to modifica- tion in detail by the Chief of Engineers. ST. JOHNS RIVER, FLA., JACKSONVILLE TO THE OCEAN June 5, 1920Consolidation of the 2 above projects to form a single Specified in act. project. July 3, 1930 Widening the bend at Dame Point (to 900 feet) . H. Doe. 483, 70th Cong., 2d sess. Aug. 30, 1935 Widening Drummond Creek, Trout Creek, and Six Senate committee print, 74th Cong. Mile Creek cuts to 400 feet; and Terminal Channel, 1stsess. 30 feet deep and 400 feet wide along the terminals at Jacksonville. Mar. 2, 1945 Maintenance of channel widths as they now exist; H. Doc. 322, 77th Cong., 1st sess. widening Terminal Channel (30 feet deep) to a width of 590 feet; dredging the 28-foot depth area between the foot of Laura St. and the St. Elmo W. Acosta Bridge; the navigation and floodway chan- nel along the south side of the Commodore Point terminals; and the approach and mooring basin in front of the Naval Reserve Armory. t Do........ The 34-foot channel depth via the existing channels S. Doc. 230, 78th Cong., 2d sess. and Terminal Channel, widened to 590 feet. Do........ A cut-off channel between Dame Point and St. S. Doe. 179, 79th Cong., 2d sess.t Johns Bluff, 34 feet deep, in lieu of deepening the existing channel. i Contains the latest published maps. Local cooperation.-All work authorized by the River and Har- bor Act of March 2, 1945, is subject to the conditions that local interests furnish, free of 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 when and as required, and hold and save the United States free from claims for damages resulting from the improvement. It is provided that these require- ments as to the 28-foot depth dredging between the foot of Laura Street and the St. Elmo W. Acosta Bridge and the dredging in front of the Naval Reserve Armory may be waived or modified if in the discretion of the Chief of Engineers such action is necessary in the interest of national defense (H. Doc. 322, 77th Cong., 1st sess.). The deepening of the improvement to 34 feet is subject to the additional requirement (S. Doc. 230, 78th Cong., 2d sess.) that local interests give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that they will modify terminal facilities as necessary to per- mit full utilization of the deeper channel. A resolution adopted January 4, 1946, by the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, agreeing to comply with the above-mentioned features of local cooperation, was accepted by the Secretary of War on February 11, 1946, as satisfactory assurance of compliance. All spoil- disposal areas and rights-of-way required in connection with the RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 787 new-Work dredging between Commodore Point and Dame Point and for the cut-off channel have been furnished. Temporary spoil- disposal areas for the section from Fulton to the ocean were fur- nished in expectation that the work would be done during the fiscal year 1950, but most of them will expire December 1950. Terminal facilities.-There are 81 piers and wharves that serve the water-borne commerce of the port. The depths of water vary from 31 feet at the larger terminals to a few feet at the inner end of the slips and at barge berths. The Jacksonville municipal ter- minals at Talleyrand Avenue consist of three piers. There are 35 other piers and wharves used for handling the water-borne com- merce of the port or mooring vessels, 11 of which are open to the public. All have railway and highway connections except nine of the smaller piers, which have highway connections only. Of the remaining piers, 26 are used in connection with shipyards and marine repair plants, 2 for recreational craft, 8 for industrial purposes, and 7 are not used. In addition, privately operated piers and wharves are available at Mayport, Fla., to serve the fishing industry, and facilities for servicing recreational craft are avail- able at Fulton. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. (See Port Series No. 15, revised 1947, Corps of Engi- neers.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-New work: Dredg- ing by contract to a depth of 34 feet in Terminal Channel and the southerly half of Long Branch Cut, in progress since July 15, 1947, was completed November 24, 1949. The contract dredge Corozal working intermittently removed 285,956 cubic yards of material. Drilling and blasting was required in Terminal Channel. The cost was $109,096.48. Dredging under continuing contract to deepen the channel to 34 feet from the southerly half of Long Branch Cut to Dame Point, in progress since May 17, 1948, was completed by the contract dredge Hallandale on July 11, 1949. There were removed 20,659 cubic yards of material at a cost of $10,045.40. Engineering studies and examinations, subsurface investiga- tions, preparation of plans and specifications, and preparation of data to be furnished local interests in connection with their acquisition of real estate for rights-of-way and spoil areas for con- struction of Dame Point-Fulton Cut-off, in progress at the begin- ning of the fiscal year, were completed. The cost was $16,299.63. Maintenance: The U. S. hopper dredge Lyman removed 111,372 cubic yards of material, place measurement, from shoals in Fulton Cut between July 25 and 29, and from Terminal Channel between December 19 and 31, 1949. The cost was $32,898.33. Periodic condition surveys and inspections, and surveys to relocate and re- establish Jacksonville harbor-line reference monuments, cost $12,- 024.28. The total costs for the year were $135,441.51 for new work and $44,922.61 for maintenance, a total of $180,364.12. The expendi- tures were $373,062.66. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 66 percent completed. Dredging was begun about November 1910. A channel at least 30 feet deep and of practicable width from the 788 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19-50 entrance to Jacksonville was completed in March 1922. Widening the 30-foot channel to authorized widths was completed in July 1937, except Terminal Channel, which was only 400 feet wide. Deepening the existing channels to 34 feet was begun in July 1947, and has been completed between Commodore Point and Dame Point, including widening Terminal Channel to 575 feet. A depth of 24 feet between the 24-foot contour and the pierhead line at Jacksonville from Hogan Creek to the Florida East Coast Railway bridge was provided between October 1907 and January 1912. The two jetties at the entrance, constructed under a previ- ous project between December 1880 and June 1904, have been maintained under the existing project. About 3,555 linear feet of the inner end of the north jetty has been capped with concrete,. All training walls and revetments now considered necessary were constructed by Duval County between July 1892 and May 1894, and by the United States under the former and the existing project intermittently between October 1903 and September 1927. The, easterly end of the Wards Bank training wall has been revetted with granite riprap. Material dredged in the vicinity of the westerly end of Bar Cut and deposited adjacent to and on the north side of the north jetty in the vicinity of the Fort George River encroachment has effectively prevented further erosion adjacent to that structure. The jetties are in generally fair condi- tion except as follows: The capstone has been displaced by sea action in the outer 700 feet of the south jetty and at isolated loca- tions in both jetties, and erosion has occurred at the inner end of the north jetty from the high-water shore line to a point about 900 feet west of the existing monolithic concrete cap. Revetments and training walls are in generally fair condition, but four of the train- ing walls are in poor condition. Low places of varying lengths are submerged during high tide, and complete breaks exist in other training walls. Wards Bank training wall is eroding rapidly at the easterly end, about 1,100 feet of the wall having washed away leaving the rirap submerged on the point and sides thereof. When the several channels were last surveyed between January 1945 and December 1949, the controlling depths in the middle half of the existing channels were as follows: Bar Cut range, 29.2 feet (June 1948) ; thence to Dame Point, 27 feet at Fulton Cut range (October 1948) ; thence to Jacksonville, 34 feet except for shoaling in the westerly end of Terminal Channel with a limiting depth of 30.1 feet (December 1949); and Arlington Cut and city limits range, 26.5 feet (November 1948). The limiting depths in the left and right outside quarters of the channels from the ocean to Jacksonville were 11 feet at Pilot Town Cut range and 14.5 feet at Dame Point Cut, respectively. A controlling depth of 24 feet was available up to the pierhead line between Hogan Creek and the foot of Laura Street in 1934, and to within 60 feet of the pierhead line thence to the St. Elmo W. Acosta Bridge in 1938. The work remaining to be done to complete the project is as fol- lows: Dredge a cut-off channel from Dame Point to St. Johns Bluff (Fulton) ; deepen the existing channel to 34 feet from Fulton to the ocean; dredge the area between the foot of Laura Street and the St. Elmo W. Acosta Bridge to a depth of 28 feet; dredge RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 789 the navigation and floodway channel along the south side of Commodore Point terminals, and dredge the approach and moor- ing basin in front of the United States Naval Reserve Armory. The total cost of the existing project, all funds, has been $18,- 639,367.92 of which $8,263,685.28, including $290,013.37 Public Works funds, was for new work, and $10,375,682.64 for mainte- nance. The expenditures have been $18,632,506.33, including $2,90,013.37 Public Works funds. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $621,491.92, plus anticipated allotments totaling $1,650,000 dur- ing fiscal year 1951, a total of $2,271,491.92 will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950 ............ $6,861.59 New work: Continue, by existing continuing contract, dredging the 34-by 500-foot Dame Point-Fulton Cut-off Channel, July 1950 to June 1951. ...................... $1,749,558.49 Initiate, by continuing contract, dredging the 34-by 500-foot channel, Fulton-May- port section, May to June 1951 ..... 250,000.00 Initiate, with U. S. hopper dredge, dredg- ing in the bar channel, April - June 1951 200,000.00 Total, new work ............................... $2,199,558.49 Maintenance: Dredge, by contract, to remove critical shoal from channel in vicinity of Fulton, November 1950 ....................... $25,000.00 Complete hired labor surveys to relocate and reestablish harbor-1 i n e reference monuments at Jacksonville, August and September 1950 ...................... 7,000.00 General s u r v e y of existing navigation channels, and miscellaneous, surveys, in- spections, and contingencies, July 1950 to June 1951 ........................ 33,071.84 Total maintenance ................. 65,071.84 Total for all work ............................. $2,271,491.92 The additional sum of $1,540,000 is needed to be appropriated for the following scheduled work during the fiscal year 1952: New work: Complete, by existing continuing contract, dredg- ing the 34- by 500-foot Dame Point-Fulton Cut-off Channel, July 1951 to December 1951.. $343,500 Complete, by contract, dredging the existing channel to 34 feet, between Fulton and Bar Cut, November 1951 to April 1952 ................ 516,500 Complete, with United States hopper dredge, ex- isting channel to 34 feet between Bar Cut and the ocean, December 1951 to April 1952 ...... 380,000 $1,240,000 Maintenance: Repair, by contract, the inner end of the north jetty by placing additional stone and extension of the monolithic concrete cap shoreward; dredge with a United States hopper dredge to remove shoals in Bar Cut and Terminal Channel; periodic condition surveys and inspections, July 1951 to June 1952 ....................................... 300,000 Total for all work .................................. 1,540,000 740 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ----- - --------- - - ---- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated. . $1,842,917.80 ..- - - - $300,000.00 $721,000.00 $735, 000.00 $12,383,381. 16 Cost...----------- 178, 816.09 $161,474.22 1,354, 932.17 1,168,695.32 135, 441.51 11,783, 822.67 Expenditures.... 168, 836. 87 171, 253.09 1,145, 388.95 1,178, 998. 40 329, 415.68 11, 778, 357.15 Maintenance: Appropriated -... 257, 082. 20 -14, 000. 00 45, 600.00 19, 000.00 58, 050. 39 10, 934,153.00 Cost-........... 432, 322. 63 86,121.69 96, 667.19 17, 888. 97 44, 922. 61 10,919,081.16 Expenditures .. 438, 526.47 87, 948. 35 96, 741.13 17, 694. 29 43, 646.98 10,917, 685. 09 Other New Work Data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................. -$350.52 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 .... 1,600,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 .... 1,599,649.48 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ................ 1,581,200.00 3. ST. JOHNS RIVER, FLA., JACKSONVILLE TO LAKE HARNEY Location.-For location of St. Johns River see page 734 (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 685-688). Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of June 14, 1880, and July 5, 1884. For further details see page 1824, Annual Report for 1915, and page 611, Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 13 feet deep and 200 feet wide from the Florida East Coast Railway bridge at Jack- sonville to Palatka (54.5 miles), thence 12 feet deep and 100 feet wide to Sanford (86.1 miles), with a side channel of like dimen- sions to Enterprise and with cut-offs and easing of bends, and thence 5 feet deep and 100 feet wide to Lake Harney (20.9 miles) with a cut-off channel 5 feet deep and 75 feet wide between Lake Monroe and the vicinity of Osteen Bridge; and for a channel 8 feet deep, 100 feet wide across the bar at the mouth of Deep Creek and thence 50 feet wide to Hastings Landing, 5 miles above the mouth. The plane of reference is local mean low water. The length of the project is 161.5 miles in the St. Johns River, 5 miles in Deep Creek, 2.7 miles in the approach channel to Enter- prise, and 0.9 mile in the alternative approach channel to Sanford. Two pile-and-stone jetties at Volusia Bar at the head of Lake George, built under a previous project, are maintained under the existing project. The jetties are 3,400 and 2,200 feet long, re- spectively. The mean tidal range is 1.1 feet at Jacksonville and 1.2 feet at Palatka. At low-water stages, tidal influence is perceptable at San- ford, 140.6 miles above Jacksonville, and upstream currents are sometimes noticeable as far as Lake Harney. The extreme tidal range is about 1.5 feet at Jacksonville and 2 feet at Palatka. Brisk northerly and northeasterly winds raise the water level about 2 feet at Jacksonville and 1 foot between Palatka and Sanford. Brisk southerly and southwesterly winds lower it about 1 foot be- tween Jacksonville and Sanford. Flood stages in the river usually RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 741 occur during the fall and the usual maximum is about 2 feet at Palatka, 3 feet at Lake George, 8 feet at Sanford, and 9 feet at Lake Harney. The estimate of cost for new work, approved in 1950, is $1,272,- 000 exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The lat- est (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $27,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents ST. JOHNS RIVER, FLA., JACKSONVILLE TO PALATKA Mar. 3, 1899 A channel 13 feet deep and 200 feet wide from Jack- H. Doc. 523, 55th Cong., 2d sess., sonville to Palatka. and Annual Report, 1898, p. 1343. Mar. 2, 1919 The improvement of Deep Creek H----------------. Doc. 699, 63d Cong., 2d sess.t ST. JOHNS RIVER, FLA., PALATKA TO LAKE HARNEY June 14, 1880 2 jetties at Volusia Bar (maintenance only; new work Annual Report for 1879, pp. 795- completed under a previous project). 798. June 25, 1910 A channel 100 feet wide, 8 feet deep from Palatka to H. Doc. 1111, 60th Cong., 2d sess. Sanford with a side channel to Enterprise, and thence 5 feet deep to Lake Harney. July 3, 1930 Cut-offs at Butcher Bend, Snake Creek, and Starks, H. Doc. 691, 69th Cong., 2d sess. and easing bends at other points. Mar. 2, 1945 A channel 10 feet deep and 100 feet wide from Palatka H. Doc. 603, 76th Cong., 3d sess. to Sanford, with a side channel to Enterprise, and with cut-offs and easing of bends. ST. JOHNS RIVER, FLA., JACKSONVILLE TO LAKE HARNEY Do-...... -Combining the 2 above projects into a single project for St. Johns River, Fla., Jacksonville to Lake H. Doc. 445, 78th Cong., 2d sess. 1 Harney, and for a cut-off 5 feet deep and 75 feet wide between Lake Monroe and the vicinity of Osteen Bridge. 1 July 24, 1946 A channel 12 feet deep and 100 feet wide from Palatka S. Doe. 208, 79th Cong., 2d sess. to Sanford, and in the branch to Enterprise. 1 Contains latest published maps. The latest published detailed maps of the section from Jacksonville to Palatka are printed in Annual Report for 1900, p. 1976. Local cooperation.-All requirements prior to those imposed by the River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1945, have been fully complied with. The requirements imposed by that act and the River and Harbor Act approved July 24, 1946, have been fully complied with as regards new work except for furnishing rights- of-way and spoil-disposal areas for the Beresford cut-off, which is not to be provided at this time. Those acts imposed the require- ment, among others, that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, suitable spoil-disposal areas for subsequent main- tenance. The cut-off channel between Lake Monroe and the vicin- ity of Osteen Bridge (H. Doc. 445, 78th Cong., 2d sess.) is subject to the additional requirement that local interests agree to hold and save the United States free from any damages resulting from this work. Deepening to 12 feet between Palatka and Sanford and in the branch to Enterprise (S. Doc. 208, 79th Cong., 2d sess.) is subject to the additional requirement that responsible local in- terests will give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that they will provide and maintain, without cost to the United States, adequate terminal facilities, when and as required, which shall be open to all on equal terms. 742 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19 50 A resolution adopted July 5, 1945, by the Board of County Com- missioners for Seminole County, agreeing to comply with the con- ditions imposed by House Document No. 445, Seventy-eighth Con- gress, second session, was accepted by the Secretary of War on October 3, 1945, as satisfactory assurance of compliance. Local interests at Sanford have indicated that they will construct addi- tional terminal facilities when and as required by the traffic on the waterway. The present facilities are considered adequate for the existing commerce. Terminal facilities.-There are ample wharves and terminals at Jacksonville and about 24 piers and wharves at various points on the river above Jacksonville. These include the following: Municipal piers or wharves at Mandarin, Green Cove Springs, Federal Point, Palatka, and a municipal recreational pier at San- ford; and six privately owned piers at Palatka, five at Sanford, and eight at other points along the river between Palatka and San- ford. Five of the private piers have nearby tank storage for petro- leum products as follows: One at Palatka, one at Lake Monroe, one at Enterprise, and two at Sanford. All piers have highway con- nections and one at Palatka has railway connections. In addition, there are a number of small privately owned piers and wharves for recreational craft at various points along the river. The facili- ties are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Repair of the exist- ing guide fender system at Volusia Bar was begun by contract June 5, 1950, and was 34 percent completed at the end of the fiscal year. The cost was $6,703.22. Between January 3 and February 28, 1950, a total of 1,802 pieces of obstructions, such as snags and overhanging trees, was removed from the channel between San- ford and Lake Harney by hired labor at a cost of $8,153.97. Periodic condition surveys and inspections, and surveys to re- establish locations for aids to navigation between Astor and Os- teen bridge, cost $4,363.62. The total cost for the year was $19,220.81 for maintenance. The expenditures were $12,626.16. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is about 90 percent completed. Dredging between Jacksonville and Palatka was begun in April 1900 and completed in November 1915 except for the work in Deep Creek, which is about 50 percent completed. In 1939, the Department of the Navy deepened the channel be- tween Jacksonville and the United States naval air station at Black Point to 18 feet. A channel 8 feet deep and 100 feet wide from Palatka to Sanford, including side channel to Enterprise, was dredged between February 1911 and June 1923 except for making three cut-offs, which were completed in June 1935, and easing a number of bends. Deepening that channel to 12 feet, in- cluding the side channel to Enterprise and easing a number of bends, was begun in August 1947 and completed in October 1948. A channel 5 feet deep and 100 feet wide from Sanford to Lake Harney was dredged between November 1911 and March 1912, and a cut-off channel 5 feet deep and 75 feet wide between Lake Monroe and the vicinity of Osteen Bridge was dredged during RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 743 February and March 1948. Two converging pile-and-stone jetties at Volusia bar at the head of Lake George, built under a previous project betwen December 1880 and May 1887, have been main- tained under the existing project. When last surveyed, controlling depths were as follows: Jack- sonville to the United States naval air station, 18 feet for project width in 1939; thence to Palatka, 9.7 feet in the middle 100-foot width of channel at Federal Point, with 11.2 feet available in the easterly half of the channel, in October 1945; from Palatka to Sanford, 12 feet, based on surveys between November 1947 and May 1949; Enterprise side channel 12 feet in February 1948; and Sanford to Lake Harney, 7 feet in the Woodruff Creek cut-off and 4.2 feet in midchannel elsewhere, with a limiting edge depth of 2.5 feet, April 1949; and at the entrance*to Deep Creek, 7 feet, date of survey unknown. The work remaining to be done to complete the project is as follows: Dredging a cut-off channel across Beresford Peninsula, and completing two cut-offs and easing five bends in Deep Creek. The costs under the existing project have been $1,141,676.66 for new work and $410,121.82 for maintenance, a total of $1,551,798.- 48. The expenditures have been $1,545,628.02. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $28,140.71, will be applied toward completion, under existing contract, repairs to the guide fender system at Volusia Bar, July and August 1950. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated... $372, 233. 65------ $300,000.00 $85,100.00 -$1,304. 95 $1,171,242.92 Cost.. ......... 84, 285.04 $62, 653.32 460, 773.85 147, 772.32 1,171, 242.92 Expenditures ...- 82, 139. 27 68, 213.32 414, 226. 41 192, 391.30 -941.60 1, 171, 242. 92 Maintenance: Appropriated... -- 7, 238.45 2, 000.00 4,000.00 40, 600.00 457,930.07 Cost--......... 24,145.43 1,389.99 132.17 3, 886. 78 19, 220. 81 435, 959. 82 Expenditures. .. 24,145.43 1, 013.54 519. 39 4, 300. 20 12, 626.16 429, 789. 36 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project............ $130,400 4. INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY, CROSS-FLORIDA BARGE CANAL Location.-The proposed canal extends up the St. Johns River, past Palatka, thence up the valley of the Oklawaha River, across the divide, and down the valley of the Withlacoochee River to the Gulf of Mexico, about 95 miles north of Tampa, Fla. Existing project.-This provides for a lock canal with project depth of 12 feet and minimum bottom width of 150 feet, with five locks 75 feet wide, 600 feet long, and 13 feet deep over the sills. The length of the waterway, including the section in St. Johns River, is 184.4 miles. 744 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 The following table shows the principal features of the locks and dams: St. Johns Eureka lock Silver Springs Dunnellon Inglis lock lock and dam lock lock and dam Nearest railroad station ._.......Palatka, Sparr, 15.8 Ocala, 8.9 Dunnellon, Dunnellon, 11.2 miles. miles. miles. 2.5 miles. 11.1 miles. Distance from Atlantic Intra- 90.4 miles 111.4 miles- 127.7 miles- 156.5 miles_ 168.6 miles ------------ _ 75 x 600 feet-75 x 600 feet. 75 x 600 feet- coastal Waterway. Lock dimensions 75 x 600 feet 75 x 600 feet. Lift at normal pool levels-..... 20 feet_... 20 feet..... 7 feet --- 19 feet-....28 feet. Depth on sills at normal pool levels: Upper---..-. 14 feet-_-_ 17 feet-... 23 feet .- 23 feet.. 18 feet. Lower-------.. -- 15 feet... 14 feet..... -16feet .... 18 feet- -16feet. Character of foundation-....... Piles in sand Piles in sand Piles in sand Rock-.... Rock. Kind of dam__------ Type of cors ruction . ... ....... Earth 3___ _ ___.. - (2) Movable.. None ... None .--- _-__ . . . . _ . -Movable. Earth.8 Estimated cost of lock and dam- $4,0183,0004 $5, 965, 000. $4, 441,000. $6, 026, 000 $6,128,000. 1 Clear width and greatest available length. 2Rodman dam will maintain the pool for this lock. That dam is 18.8 milesfrom Hollister and 96:1 miles from the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. It is to be constructed of earth and will have a concrete spill- way with movable gates on pile foundation. Its estimated cost is $3,024,000. 3 With concrete spillway and movable gates. 4 Lock only. The estimated cost of new work, approved in 1950, is $83,614,- 000 with $323,000 annually for maintenance and operation. The project was authorized by Public Law 675, Seventy-seventh Congress, approved July 23, 1942 (H. Doc. 109, 79th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-The project provides that local interests furnish, without cost to the United States, all lands, easements, and rights-of-way necessary for the construction of the canal; hold and save the United States free from damages due to con- struction works; and take over, maintain, and operate all highway bridges and roadways built in connection with the project. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Monthly ground- water observations, operation of the meteorological station, and compilation of data were continued through April 30, 1950. The cost was $6,224.10. The buildings and grounds retained by the Corps of Engineers at Camp Roosevelt were maintained through June 1950, at a cost of $17,525.71. On June 14, 1950, The United States Geological Survey requested the use and responsibility for 8 of the buildings and the gasoline storage system, leaving 13 buildings that will be unoccupied. Expenses incidental to adminis- tration of real estate pertaining to the project were $3,037.15. The total cost for the year was $26,786.96, all for new work. The expenditures were $26,469.19. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work on the project has been limited to detail planning, including surveys and preparation of detailed plans, specifications, and a definite project report. The buildings and grounds at the United States reservation at Camp Roosevelt, near Ocala, Fla., provided in 1935 in connection with the Atlantic-Gulf Ship Canal, were maintained until September 1946 when the Federal Public Housing Authority took over cer- tain buildings and grounds and the operation of utilities. The buildings and grounds retained by the Corps of Engineers were RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 745 maintained from that date through June 1950. Periodic ground- water observations, stream gaging, and the operation of meteoro- logical instruments were in progress continuously between No- vember 1935 and April 1950 except during December 1946. The total cost has been $1,463,986.96, all for new work. The expendi- tures have been $1,463,669.19. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance and accounts receivable June 30, 1950, $1,554.16 will be applied to expenses incidental to closing the suboffice and reservation at Camp Roose- velt, Ocala, Fla., and to administration and leasing of real estate pertaining to the project. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including --.--. ---- - - --- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated.... $61, 500.00 $50,000.00 $8, 200. 00 $28,000.00 $1,465,200. 00 Cost---...--------- 54, 320.34 51, 312. 42 $21, 461.94 21, 832.31 26, 786. 96 1, 463,986.98 Expenditures_.... 56, 549.97 52, 915. 42 21, 572. 25 21, 496.82 26, 469. 19 1, 463, 669. 19 Maintenance: A ppropriated -- Cost...---- -- - - -- .- - - -. .---.---. . . - -- ..------------------------------------------ . .. ------------- -- -- . . . . . . . . ..------------ Expenditures.. . . ... .. . ... .... .. ... .. ....... ....... . ..------------ Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................. . $1,198.28 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................. 82,150,300.00 5. OKLAWAHA RIVER, FLA. Location.-This river has its source in the system of large lakes in the central part of the peninsula of Florida and flows generally northerly, then easterly, emptying into the St. Johns River 22 miles above Palatka. The extreme head of the system may be taken as Lake Apopka, 120 miles above the mouth of the river. Previous projects.-The first improvement was authorized by an act of Congress approved February 24, 1835. For further de- tails see page 1825, Annual Report for 1915, and page 613, Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for deepening the channel to 6 feet at mean low water from the mouth to the head of Silver Springs Run, 57.7 miles; for clearing the channel of obstructions from Silver Springs Run to Lake Griffin, including the Kyle and Young Canal and its extension to Morrisons Landing and the J. D. Young Canal from Morrisons Landing to Starkes Ferry (clear title to the canals and sufficient land adjacent thereto to provide for future widening has been conveyed to the United States), and maintaining the dikes with a view to obtaining a navigable depth of about 4 feet to Leesburg, 85.7 miles above the mouth. The work embraces dredging, snagging, cut-offs at sharp bends, removal of overhanging trees and obstructive aquatic vegetation, and construction of a lock and dam at Moss Bluff to 746 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 retain the water level in Lake Griffin. The project includes under maintenance the operating and care of that lock and dam. Lock and dam at Moss Bluff Distance to nearest town.................... 20.2 miles by canals. Name of nearest town...................... Leesburg, Fla. Distance above mouth of river .............. 65.5 miles by canals. Distance above mouth of Silver Springs Run.. 13.2 miles. Width of lock chamber...................... 30 feet. Greatest available length for full width ...... 125 feet. Lift above low water....................... 16.0 feet. Depth on upper miter sill at normal pool lovel.. 9 feet. Depth on lower miter sill at low water ...... 4.5 feet. Character of foundation.................... Piles in sand and clay. Character of construction.................... Concrete, with timber gates. K ind of dam ................................ Movable. Type of dam ............................... Needle. Com pleted ................................ 1925. Total cost.... .............................. $161,000. The river is nontidal except for a short distance above the mouth at the St. Johns River, where the mean range at low-water stage is about 0.5 foot. The mean fluctuation due to rainfall is about 2 feet at the mouth, about 3 feet at the mouth of Silver Springs Run, and about 2.5 feet at Lake Griffin. The extreme fluctuation is about 3 feet at the mouth, 5 feet at Silver Springs Run, and about 4.5 feet at Lake Griffin. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1929, is $351,000, exclusive of amount expended on previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate of annual cost of maintenance is $18,000 including $12,000 for operation and care of lock and dam. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Sept. 19, 1890 Clearing the river of obstructions to obtain a naviga- Annual Report for 1889, pp. 1360- ble channel about 4 feet deep from the mouth to 1364. Leesburg. Mar. 2, 1907 Deepening the channel to 6 feet at mean low water H. Doe. 782, 59th Cong., 1st sess. from the mouth of the river to the head of Silver Springs Run. June 25, 1910 Maintenance of levels in the lakes at the head of the Specified in act. July 25, 1912 J river. July 27, 1916 Acceptance of certain artificial waterways and exten- Do. sions thereof between Heather Island and Lake Griffin as part of the waterway in lieu of portions of the natural bed of the river. (1) Operation and care of the lock and dam provided for with funds from War Department appropriations for rivers and harbors. 1 Permanent Appropriation Repeal Act of June 26, 1934. The latest published maps are in House Document No. 514, Sixty-third Congress, second session, and Annual Report for 1891, page 1626. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-There are numerous privately owned land- ings along this river, more or less out of repair, and a municipal RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 747 wharf at Leesburg; no charges for wharfage. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance: Peri- odic inspections of the upper and lower river and the gages were made. During the inspections numerous trees, timber, tree-tops, and other minor obstructions to navigation were removed. The cost was $5,685.14. Operating and care: The lock and dam at Moss Bluff were operated and maintained. Buildings and grounds were cared for with United States plant and hired labor. The costs were $13,- 812.50 for operation and $1,340.29 for ordinary repairs, a total of $15,152.79. The costs for the year were $5,685.14 for maintenance and $15,152.79 for operating and care, a total of $20,837.93. The ex- penditures were $23,230. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 89 percent completed. By dredging, making cut-offs, and snagging intermittently between January 1892 and June 1914, a clear chan- nel with a depth of about 6 feet at ordinary stages was obtained to a point about 32 miles above the mouth and thence about 4 feet deep to the head of Silver Springs Run, 57.7 miles above the mouth. A channel 4 feet deep at mean low water and 30 feet wide between Silver Springs Run and Moss Bluff lock was dredged between late 1924 and November 1929. A lock and dam at Moss Bluff were constructed between about March 1923 and late 1925. For further details relative to this lock see paragraph "Existing project." The United States reservation comprises 13.14 acres of land, two dwellings, a storehouse, and other small buildings. Most of the original dredging of the canal between Heather Island (6.3 miles above the mouth of Silver Springs Run) and Starkes Ferry near Lake Griffin was done by private interests between 1911 and 1923. Between June 1929 and June 1930, the canal be- tween Moss Bluff lock and Starkes Ferry was enlarged to 8 feet deep by 50 feet wide to provide for control of Lake Griffin. The dike on the east side of the canal was repaired and improved as a maintenance feature from June to December 1936. At the close of the fiscal year, the river was in fair condition except for low water; the lock and dam were in fair condition, and the, canals and dikes above the lock were in fair condition. In June 1950, the controlling depths were about as follows: Mouth of the river to Silver Springs Run, 3 feet; Silver Springs Run, 5.2 feet; Silver Springs Run to Moss Bluff lock, 2.8 feet; and thence to Leesburg, 5.3 feet. The work remaining to be done to complete the project is easing several sharp bends and obtaining project dimensions in the sec- tion between the mouth of the river and the mouth of Silver Springs Run, which is not considered necessary at this time. The costs of the existing project have been $311,352.45 for new work, $335,200.84 for maintenance, and $142,579.31 for operating and care, a total of $789,132.60. The expenditures have been $788,725.98. In addition, $11,414.41 were expended between Au- gust 1, 1929, and June 30, 1935, on the operation and care of the 748 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, -1950 works of improvement under the provisions of the permanent indefinite appropriation for such purposes. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $1,811.33, plus an anticipated allotment of $12,630.97 during fiscal year 1951, a total of $14,442.30, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950 ................... $406.62 Maintenance: Miscellaneous surveys, inspections, and removal of obstructions to navigation, July 1950 to October 1950 ................................... 1,547.08 Maintenance (operating and care): Operation of lock and dam at Moss Bluff ...... $11,488.60 Ordinary repairs ............................ 800.00 Improvement and reconstruction .............. 200.00 12,488.60 Total for all work ........................ 14,442.30 The additional sum of $12,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing the fiscal year 1952 for operation and care of the lock and dam at Moss Bluff. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated ---- Cos.. ....------------ .315, .. . ..... ------------------------------------------ $315,264.40 264.40 Cost-----------------------.------------ ---------------------------- ---------- 315,264.40 Expenditures...----------------------------------------------------------- 315, 264. 40 Maintenance: Appropriated ...- - $21, 500.00 $4, 000.00 $16, 400.00 $30,000.00 $20,350.00 490, 599.27 Cost---...--------- 12,147. 41 14, 893. 27 16, 754. 53 30, 033.30 20, 837. 93 489,194.56 Expenditures ...-- 13, 974. 69 14,168.35 15, 653.29 28, 203.55 23, 230.00 488, 787.94 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project............ $39,600 6. INTRACOASTAL WATERWAYS, JACKSONVILLE TO MIAMI, FLA. Location.-The waterway extends from Jacksonville to Miami, Fla., following the St. Johns River to the mouth of Pablo Creek, 23 miles, and thence following in general the line of a canal con- structed by the Florida Coast Line & Canal Transportation Co. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 842-847.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of June 15, 1844, July 13, 1892, August 18, 1894, and Deficiency Act of February 26, 1896. For further details, see page 1825, Annual Report for 1915; page 655, Annual Report for 1926; and page 618, Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for an inland waterway 12 feet deep at local mean low water and generally 125 feet wide from Jacksonville to Miami, with such modifications in cut-off and other questions of alinement as may be required by the Chief of Engineers; for a turning basin 8 feet deep, 400 feet wide, and 800 feet long in the vicinity of Jacksonville Beach, Fla.; for an en- trance channel 8 feet deep and 100 feet wide from the Intracoastal Waterway to and including a turning basin of the same depth, RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 749 300 feet wide and 600 feet long, at Sebastian, Fla; and for a basin 8 feet deep extending from the Intracoastal Waterway to the easterly shore, about 1,140 feet wide at the waterway and 280 feet wide at the shore line, at or near Vero Beach, Fla. The length of the waterway is 372 miles, of which 23 miles are included in the project for improvement of Jacksonville Harbor, Fla. The project also includes the operation and maintenance of the bridge near Palm Valley, the title to which was passed to the United States, along with all other property of the Florida Coast Line Canal & Transportation Co., under the conditions of local coopera- tion. The mean range of tide is 3.8 feet at the St. Johns River, 0.7 foot in the Indian River at Fort Pierce, 1.8 feet in Lake Worth at the Port of Palm Beach terminals, 2.3 feet at the Port Everglades terminals, and 2 feet in Biscayne Bay. The extreme range is about 7 feet at the St. Johns River, 1.5 feet at Fort Pierce, and 3 feet in Biscayne Bay. Tidal effect is imperceptible at points along the waterway distant from inlets. The estimate of cost for new work, approved in 1950, is $24,131,- 000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $322,000, including $16,000 for the operation and care of the bridge near Palm Valley. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Jan. 21, 1927 For a channel 8 feet deep and 75 feet wide from Jack- H. Doc. 586, 69th Cong., 2d sess. sonville to Miami. July 3, 1930 For a width of 100 feet- ........----- -- S. Doc. 71, 71st Cong., 2d sess. (1) Operation and care of the bridge near Palm Valley provided for with funds from War Department appropriations for rivers and harbors. 2 Aug. 26, 1937 Turning basin in the vicinity of Jacksonville Beach H. Doc. 180, 75th Cong., 1st sess. Mar. 2, 1945 A channel 12 feet deep and 125 feet wide--...... H. Doc. 740, 79th Cong., 2d sess.2 Do -....... A side channel and basin at Sebastian ... ... ... H. Doc. 336, 76th Cong., 1st sess.22 Do...._... A basin at Vero Beach-...... ____ ....... _ ...-. H. Doc. 261, 76th Cong., 1st sess. I Permanent Appropriation Repeal Act of June 26, 1934. 2 Contains latest published maps. Local cooperation.-The conditions imposed by the River and Harbor Acts approved January 21, 1927, and July 3, 1930, have been fully complied with, including furnishing suitable spoil- disposal areas for subsequent maintenance of the improvement as and when required. Subsequent acts authorizing enlargement of the waterway have imposed the same requirement with re- spect to spoil-disposal areas for maintenance. The Florida Inland Navigation District, a special taxing district empowered by State law to comply with certain features of local cooperation, was re- quested to furnish additional spoil-disposal areas in perpetuity for a 25-year maintenance program in the southerly and northerly halves of the waterway on May 15 and July 1, 1944, respectively. Numerous areas have been furnished and the navigation district is actively engaged in securing other areas by negotiation or, when necessary, by condemnation. The areas are being furnished at 939127-51-vol. 1---48 750 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 a satisfactory rate. Temporary spoil-disposal areas for mainte- nance have been and are being furnished as and when required. The work authorized by the River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937, is subject to the condition that local interests provide, free of cost to the United States, all lands and rights-of-way necessary for the improvement and for its subsequent mainte- nance when and as required, and to the further condition that local interests provide, without cost to the United States, suitable highway connections and a bulkhead along the south side of the basin on plans approved by the Chief of Engineers, and agree to maintain said bulkhead and the land approaches thereto as a pub- lic terminal open to all on equal terms. A resolution adopted by the city council of Jacksonville Beach, Fla., agreeing to comply with those conditions, was accepted by the Chief of Engineers on October 18, 1945, as satisfactory assurance of compliance. The lands needed for rights-of-way, and spoil-disposal have been fur- nished. A highway from Jacksonville to Jacksonville Beach, opened to traffic on December 14, 1949, satisfies the requirements as to highway connections. All work authorized by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, is subject to the conditions that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, all lands, easements, and rights-of- way and 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 the improve- ment. The act imposed additional requirements as follows: (a) Deepening the waterway to 12 feet is subject to the conditions (H. Doc. 740, 79th Cong., 2d sess.) that local interests bear the cost of all alterations of bridges, cables, pipe lines, and other structures made necessary by the improvement and that, if for any cause the Secretary of War finds it advisable, he may cause proceedings to be instituted in the name of the United States for acquirement by condemnation or otherwise of any lands, ease- ments, rights-of-way, and spoil-disposal areas needed for the im- provement, after receipt of assurances satisfactory to him from responsible local agencies that they will reimburse the United States for the costs; (b) provision of a side channel at Sebastian is subject to the condition (H. Doc. 336, 76th Cong., 1st sess.) that local interests give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that they will provide and maintain suitable terminal facili- ties open to all on equal terms; (c) provision of the basin at Vero Beach is subject to the requirements (H. Doc. 261, 76th Cong., 1st sess.) that local interests will furnish assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that they will protect the shore line with an adequate bulkhead, and provide, maintain, and operate terminals adequate to full utilization of the improvement, open to all on equal and reasonable terms. A resolution adopted August 2, 1946, by the Florida Inland Navigation District was accepted by the Chief of Engineers De- cember 24, 1946, as satisfactory assurance that the navigation dis- trict will furnish, free of cost to the United States, all lands, easements, and rights-of-way and spoil-disposal areas needed for new work and subsequent maintenance when and as required, and RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 751 hold and save the United States free from damages resulting from the construction and maintenance of the 12-foot project. The navi- gation district assumes no responsibility for the additional re- quirement that local interests bear the cost of all alterations of bridges, cables, pipe lines, and other structures made necessary by the improvement (H. Doc. 740, 79th Cong., 2d sess.) as it is not empowered by State law to comply with such features of local cooperation. The bridges, cables, pipe lines, and other structures are owned by various individuals, and public and private corpora- tions. Most of those structures were constructed under permits issued by or under authority of the Secretary of War. Alteration of all bridges, cables, pipe lines, and other structures, made neces- sary by the improvement, can properly be required of the owners under existing Federal law. Procurement by the navigation dis- trict of the required rights-of-way and temporary spoil-disposal areas for new work is virtually complete for some sections of the waterway, and is well advanced and actively in progress in others. The navigation district states that it is in a position to furnish all remaining areas in a short time after it is evident that funds will become available. No delays are expected to be experienced due to lack of suitable rights-of-way and spoil-disposal areas nor to alterations of bridges, cables, pipe lines, and other structures made necessary by the improvement. A resolution adopted by the city of Vero Beach on August 8, 1945, agreeing to comply with the features of local cooperation pertaining to the basin at Vero Beach, was accepted by the Secre- tary of War on November 28, 1945, as satisfactory assurance of compliance. On March 14, 1946, local interests were informed as to the requirements imposed in connection with the provision of a side channel at Sebastian, but no assurance of compliance with those requirements has been received. Local interests have stated that participation by them in meeting local cooperation require- ments is contingent upon the prior opening of Sebastian Inlet. Terminal facilities.-Extensive terminals with railway and street connections are available in connection with the harbors at Jacksonville and Miami. Terminals, with railway and highway connections, for coastwise vessels have been constructed at Fort Pierce (Indian River), Riviera (Lake Worth), and Port Ever- glades Harbor. Municipal piers or wharves have been constructed at Titusville, Courtenay, Cocoa, Melbourne and Vero Beach for handling general freight, and at St. Augustine, Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach, Eau Gallie, West Palm Beach, and Miami for the use of recreational craft. At Daytona Beach, Titusville, Eau Gallie, and Fort Pierce, yacht basins open to the public have been provided, connected with the Intracoastal Waterway by chan- nels 6 to 8 feet deep and 80 to 100 feet wide. At Fort Pierce a channel 6 feet deep and 80 feet wide has been dredged by the United States from the Intracoastal Waterway to and up Taylor Creek to the United States Coast Guard buoy depot. There are also a number of privately owned piers, wharves, and landings at various points along the waterway. The facilities are con- sidered adequate in general for the existing commerce. (For further details on facilities at Jacksonville, Fort Pierce Harbor, 752 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Port of Palm Beach, Port Everglades, and Miami, see Port Series Nos. 15 and 16, revised 1947, and Port and Terminal Facilities Report, 1941, Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-New work: Engi- neering studies and examinations for construction of the 12- by 125-foot project were continued, and data were furnished to local interests in connection with their acquisition of rights-of-way and spoil areas. Preparation of a definite project report was begun and partially completed. The cost was $11,934.23. Maintenance: Dredging to remove the most critical shoaling at seven different locations between Miami, Fla., and the St. Johns River was performed with the contract dredge Sadye M from January 19 to February 26, 1950. A total of 145,955 cubic yards of material was removed at a cost of $44,599.63. Dredging to remove shoaling from channel west of Bakers Haulover was per- formed with the contract dredge Superior from January 4 to 28, 1950. A total of 14,472 cubic yards of material was removed at a cost of $9,237.47. Dredging to remove shoaling from channel immediately south of main ship channel at Ft. Pierce, Fla., was performed with the contract dredge Admiral from January 3 to 12, 1950. A total of 415 cubic yards of material was removed at a cost of $695.17. Snagging, with United States plant and hired labor, was performed between the St. Johns River and Haulover Canal from November 7 to December 7, 1949. A total of 674 obstructions was removed at a cost of $3,044.01. Periodic condi- tion surveys and inspections by hired labor cost $15,905.92, and expenses incidental to procurement, by local interests, of spoil- disposal areas cost $1,359.47. Operating and care: The steel-and-concrete double-leaf bascule highway bridge near Palm Valley was operated and maintained with hired labor. The costs were $17,972.89 for operation, $1,- 503.73 for ordinary repairs, a total of $19,476.62. The costs for the year were $11,934.23 for new work, $74,841.67 for maintenance, and $19,476.62 for operating and care, a total of $106,252.52. The expenditures were $109,891.10. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was 32 percent completed. A channel 8 feet deep at local mean low water and 100 feet wide was dredged between March 1930 and May 1935. The present width of 100 feet is reduced at 52 localities by bridges with a limiting horizontal clearance of 51 feet at the Deerfield Beach Bridge. A steel-and-concrete, double-leaf bascule highway bridge near Palm Valley, to replace the temporary pontoon bridge at that locality, was constructed between September 1936 and July 1937, at a cost of $117,916.77. When last surveyed at various times between January 1948 and January 1950, project depth of 8 feet for a width of 100 feet existed except at isolated shoals where the controlling depths were as folows: Near the entrance to the St. Johns River, 1 foot in the westerly 90 feet of the chan- nel with ample depth available east of the project channel, Decem- ber 1949; north of Bon Terra, shoals encroaching from both sides of the channel for about 6,500 feet with a depth of 8 feet in midchannel for a width of 60 feet and with depths of 4.6 and 5.6 feet, respectively, in the easterly and westerly 20 feet of the chan- RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 753 nel, September 1948; beginning about 4 miles south of Flagler Beach, extensive shoaling from both sides of the channel for about 3 miles with depths of 8 feet in the middle 20 feet of the channel, and 3.1 and 5 feet, respectively, in the easterly and westerly 40 feet, September 1948; south of St. Lucie inlet, a shoal about 150 feet long with a depth of 7.4 feet in the easterly 75 feet of the channel and 6.8 feet in the westerly 25 feet, October 1949; and about 13/4 miles south of Delray Beach Bridge, a shoal with a depth of 4.5 feet in the westerly 55 feet of the channel, but extra widen- ing provides a depth of 8 feet for a width of 100 feet east of the channel, January 1948. The work remaining to be done to complete the project is as follows: Deepen the waterway to 12 feet and widen to 125 feet; provide a turning basin near Jacksonville Beach; provide a side channel and basin at Sebastian; and provide a basin at Vero Beach. The total costs and expenditures under the existing project have been as follows: Regular Public works Total funds funds Costs: New work..............................------------------------------------ $5, 431, 257. 43 $2, 199, 841. 72 $7,631,099.15 - Maintenance_ _......... ......------...-- _. ... 3, 444, 496. 84 ------ - - 3, 444, 496. 84 Operating and care.................... ..... -. 146, 983.47 146, 983.47 Total...........----------------- -------------------... ---....... ..... 9, 022, 737. 74 2,199,841.72 11, 222, 579.46 Expenditures . --....... .. ....... -....... -. 9,022, 317.88 --......... 2,199, 841.72 11,222,159.60 In addition, $3,179.07 were expended between July 1, 1934, and June 30, 1935, on the operating and care of the works of improvement under the provision of the permanent indefinite ap- propriation for such purposes, and $5,500 were expended from contributed funds for maintenance. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended and accounts receivable June 30, 1950, $8,913.68, plus an anticipated allotment of $666,000 during fiscal year 1951, a total of $674,913.68, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950 ............................. $465.04 New work: Deepening and widening of the waterway south- ward from the St. Johns River to the vicinity of Palm Valley .............................. 500,000 Maintenance: Dredge, by contract, to remove critical shoaling throughout the project as required, July 1950 to June 1951 ............................ $143,922.00 Purchase of direction and m a r k e r signs (erection deferred pending allotment of funds) October 1950 ..................... 4,926.00 Periodic condition surveys, inspections, and contingencies ............................. 9,167.33 158,015.33 Maintenance (operating and care): Operation of Palm Valley highway bridge.... 14,500.00 Ordinary repairs .............................. 1,433.31 Improvements and betterments .............. 500.00 16,433.31 Total for all work .......................... 674,913.68 754 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 The additional sum of $2,615,000 can be profitably expended for the following scheduled work during the fiscal year 1952: New work: Dredge, by contract, to deepen and widen the waterway to 12 by 125 feet between St. Johns River and the vicinity of St. Augustine, November 1951 to June 1952 ...................................... $2,350,000 Maintenance: Dredge, by contract, to remove critical shoaling throughout the project, and periodic condition surveys, inspections, and contingencies ........ $211,500 Erection of direction and marker signs, July and August 1951 ............................ 38,500 250,000 Maintenance (operating and care) : Operation of Palm Valley highway bridge ...... 13,500 Ordinary repairs ............................. 1,000 Improvements and betterments ................ 500 15,000 Total, maintenance .................................. 265,000 Total for all work ................................ 2,615,000 Cost and financial summary... Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - ------ -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated-_ __ $342, 334. 33 - ---- $15, 000. 00 $10, 431.26 $7, 000.00 $7, 725, 874.40 Cost .... . -. 141,908.79 $174,717.61 34, 305.63 11, 821.39 11,934.23 7, 725, 874.40 Expenditures .... 143, 274.06 183, 722. 61 24, 044. 60 7, 724.32 16, 000.00 7, 725, 874. 40 Maintenance: Appropriated-... 86,165.67 50, 000.00 157, 200.00 236, 000.00 95, 090. 56 13, 816, 330. 27 Cost-.. - .-- 84, 423.28 Expenditures ... 91, 703.78 109, 568.34 105, 354. 61 137, 044. 33 139, 857.71 289, 925.58 290, 596. 22 94, 318. 29 93, 891. 10 13,807, 881.63 13, 807, 461.77 Other new work data: Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ...... $500,000 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ........ 500,000 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ............................ 15,999,900 1 In addition, $5, 500 were expended from contributed funds for maintenance. 7. ST. AUGUSTINE HARBOR, FLA. Location.-On the east coast of Florida, about 35 miles south of the entrance to St. Johns River and about 180 miles north of Fort Pierce Harbor. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 1243 and 1244.) Previous pro]ects.-Appropriations were made by the acts ap- proved March 2, 1829, and June 27, 1834, for a survey of the har- bor and the bar at the entrance. The River and Harbor Act ap- proved August 11, 1888, authorized improvement of the harbor subject to a subsequent report of a board of engineers. For fur- ther details see page 284, Annual Report for 1904, and page 623, Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for an entrance channel along the best natural alinement as it may exist from time to time, 200 RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 755 feet wide and 16 feet deep at mean low water across the new inlet bar, thence 12 feet deep to the Intracoastal Waterway; for a sand-trap groin on the north side of the inlet and extending sea- ward from the ocean shore of Vilano Beach and a sand-tight jetty on the south side of the inlet extending seaward from the ocean shore of Conch Island (formerly Vilano Point or North Point) parallel to and coextensive with the groin; for future landward extension of the groin and jetty; and for a channel 10 feet deep and 100 feet wide in San Sebastian River from the Intracoastal Waterway to the King Street Bridge with a turning place near the upper end; subject to such modification as in the discretion of the Secretary of the Army and Chief of Engineers may be ad- visable. The length of the inlet channel is about 1.5 miles, and the length of the San Sebastian River channel about 2.6 miles. The sand-trap groin now on the north side of the inlet is 1,580 feet long, with a landward extension at an angle of 450 and 300 feet long, constructed of granite, native rock, and creosoted tim- ber. The south jetty is to be initially about 2,870 feet long. The groin and jetty are later to be extended landward, if necessary, to total lengths of 3,700 and 4,200 feet, respectively. The mean tidal range is 4.5 feet in the ocean at St. Augustine Inlet (the old inlet) and 4.2 feet at the city water front. A 10-foot tide was recorded at the water front during a tropical storm in 1944. The tidal range in San Sebastian River is about 4.5 feet; strong north- erly winds, mostly in winter, lower the water surface about 1 foot. The estimate of cost of new work, revised in 1950, is $2,619,500 for the work at the new inlet and $58,000 for the channel in San Sebastian River, a total of $2,757,000, exclusive of amounts ex- pended on previous projects and $137,500 contributed by local interests. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $36,600, of which $3,800 is for maintenance of the San Sebastian River channel. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 20, 1938 For a straight entrance channel 27 feet deep and 200 H. Doe. 555, 75th Cong., 3d sess. feet wide from the ocean across North (Vilano Beach) Point to deep water in Tolomato River; a steel-sheet-pile sand-trap groin extending from the coast north of and parallel to the cut. May 17, 1950 For an entrance channel 200 feet wide, 16 feet deep H. Doe. 133, 81st Cong., 1st sess. across the new inlet bar and thence 12 feet deep to (Contains the latest published the Intracoastal Waterway; for a jetty on the maps.) south side of the inlet; for future landward exten- sion of the groin and jetty on the north and south sides, respectively, of the inlet; and for the channel in San Sebastian River. Local cooperation.-The work authorized by the River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950, is subject to the condition that local interests furnish without cost to the United States all lands, easements, and rights-of-way necessary for construction and maintenance of the project, when and as required, and agree to 756 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 hold and save the United States free from all claims for damages due to construction and maintenance of the works. All prior requirements have been fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-There are four timber docks on the Matanzas water front of St. Augustine, one being the municipal yacht dock south of the highway bridge, one a fish dock, and two private docks. The prinicpal terminals are the numerous shrimp docks in the San Sebastian River which flows southward through the city into the Matanzas River south of the bridge; these consist of timber wharves, with frame and corrugated-iron warehouses thereon. The present terminals have highway connections and several of the shrimp docks have rail connections. They are con- sidered adequate for existing commerce and yacht traffic, but there are no terminals suitable for an extensive general commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-An aerial photo- graphic survey of the entire harbor, including both inlets, was made by contract during October 1949 at a cost of $857.81. A hydrographic survey of St. Augustine Inlet and adjacent beaches, in progress by hired labor at the beginning of the fiscal year, was completed in July 1949. The cost was $7,868.22. The costs and expenditures for the year were $8,726.03 for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 17 percent completed. Between February and August 1941, a straight entrance channel 27 feet deep and 200 feet wide was dredged from the ocean across North Point (Vilano Beach) to deep water in Tolomato River and a granite, native rock, and creosoted-timber sand-trap groin, 1,580 feet long and extending from the coast line into the ocean, was constructed on the north side of the inlet. The channel rapidly shoaled, and maintenance of adequate depths along that alinement has been impracticable. To stop flanking caused by sea action at the shore end of the struc- ture, the groin was extended 300 feet shoreward at an angle of 450, between September and December 1943. The groin is in fair con- dition.'In June 1949, a depth of 11.1 feet was available in a marked natural channel leading northeasterly from near the sea- ward end of the groin. The work remaining to be done to complete the project is that authorized by the River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950. The costs and expenditures under the existing project have been $392,- 787.72 for new work and $154,334.90 for maintenance, a total of $547,122.62. In addition, $137,500 were expended from contrib- uted funds for new work. Proposed operations.-An anticipated allotment of $5,218.18 during fiscal year 1951 will be applied to annual hydrographic sur- vey of the project entrance channel by hired labor, August and September 1950. No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 757 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 to 1946 prior New work: Appropriated--- .........------------.....--------------....--------------..------------- $1464,090. 56 Cost.........--------.----------.-----------.--------------.------............--....-------------- 1464, 090. 56 Expenditures--_..---------------...............................--------------........--------------.......------------- 1464, 090. 56 Maintenance: Appropriated.... $396. 68 ------------ $7, 000.00 $3, 000.00 $8, 726.03 154, 334. 90 Cost-...- ..---- _- 396.68 ..........------------ 7,000.00 3, 000.00 8, 726.03 154, 334.90 Expenditures .... ............ 396. 68------------ 5, 465. 59 4, 534. 41 8, 726. 03 154, 334.90 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .......... $2,226,700 1 In addition, $137, 500 were expended from contributed funds for new work. 8. CANAVERAL HARBOR, FLA. Location.-On the east coast of Florida in Canaveral Bight, about 120 miles south of St. Augustine Harbor and 65 miles north of the entrance to Fort Pierce Harbor. (See U. S. Coast and Geo- detic Survey Chart No. 1245.) Existing project.-This provides for a turning basin 27 feet deep at mean low water and 1,000 feet wide, with lengths of 900 feet on the north side and 2,900 feet on the south side, near the easterly shore of Banana River and inclosed by a dike; an entrance channel 27 feet deep and 300 feet wide extending from the turn- ing basin through the barrier beach to deep water in Canaveral Bight, protected at its seaward entrance by two jetties to the 12-foot depth contour; a barge canal 8 feet deep at local mean low water and 100 feet wide from the turning basin to the Intra- coastal Waterway; and a lock 50 feet wide and 250 feet long to pass the barge canal through the dike inclosing the turning basin. The entrance channel is about 1.8 miles long and the barge canal about 7.5 miles long. The total length of the project is 9.9 miles. Present plans will provide only one jetty, 1,520 feet long, on the south side. Data relative to the proposed lock Distance to nearest town.................. 10.7 miles via 8-foot barge canal and Intracoastal Waterway. Name of nearest town.................... Cocoa, Fla. Distance from Intracoastal Waterway channel .............................. 7.2 miles. Lock dimensions.......................... 50 by 250 feet. Lift .................................... Varies with the tide. Depth on miter sills...................... 12 feet below mean low water. Character of foundation .................. Piles in sand. Kind of dam ............................. None. Estimated cost........................... $1,715,500. The mean range of tide is about 3.5 feet and the maximum range about 6 feet. Onshore winds generally raise the water level from 4 to 6 feet above mean low water. There is no perceptible 758 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 tidal effect in Indian and Banana Rivers in the general vicinity, but the level of the water is considerably affected by winds, north- erly winds causing a lowering of the waters and southerly winds causing them to rise above normal. Easterly winds cause a rise at the western shores and westerly winds a rise at their eastern shores. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $4,126,000 including $850,000 contributed by local interests, but excluding $90,000 received from the sale of dredged material. The estimate also includes $822,500 for construction of jetties, which may not be required. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $45,500, including $11,000 for operating and care of the lock. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1945 (H. Doc. 367, 77th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-The authorized work is subject to the con- ditions that local interests contribute 50 percent of the estimated first cost of the improvement, but not to exceed $850,000, and fur- nish assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that they will: (1) Furnish, free of cost to the United States, all lands, easements, rights-of-way, and spoil-disposal areas required for the improvement and its subsequent maintenance, when and as re- quired; (2) construct, without cost to the United States and in accordance with plans approved by the Secretary of War, ade- quate piers, slips, warehouses and transit sheds, a precooling plant with a capacity of at least 120,000 standard boxes of citrus fruit per week, a shipside citrus packing plant with a capacity of at least 50,000 standard boxes per week, direct and adequate high- way connections between the port terminals and the mainland, and all bridges made necessary by the entire improvement; (3) agree to operate and maintain, free of cost to the United States, all port facilities open to all on equal and reasonable terms; (4) agree to receive and pay for at the rate of 6 cents per cubic yard not less than 1,500,000 cubic yards of material to be dredged by the United States from the barge canal or turning basin and deposited upon the right-of-way for the causeway carrying the highway between the port terminals and the mainland; and (5) provide, operate, and maintain, free of cost to the United States, adequate railroad connections between the port and the rail lines on the mainland when the Secretary of War shall require it. An act of the Florida State Legislature in 1939, as amended in 1941, created the Canaveral Port District in Brevard County, and a governing body known as the Canaveral Port Authority with authority to construct and maintain in the district a deep-water harbor with terminal facilities; to borrow not to exceed $5,000,- 000 through the issuance of revenue certificates and bonds; and to levy an ad valorem tax on real and personal property in the port district. Bond issues are to be ratified by the freeholders of the port district in a public election. By letter dated February 22, 1947, the Canaveral Port Au- thority informed the district engineer that the authority had caused plans and specifications for the essential port facilities to RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 759 be prepared by contract. On January 19, 1949, the Canaveral Port Authority adopted a resolution agreeing to assume full re- sponsibility for the requirements of local cooperation. That resolution was accepted by the Assistant Secretary of the Army on November 21, 1949, as satisfactory assurance of compliance. A bond issue of $1,365,000 for meeting certain of the requirements of local cooperation was sold September 29, 1949. On November 28, 1949, the port authority contributed the required $850,000 toward the cost of the improvement, and has tendered payment of $90,000 for purchase of 1,500,000 cubic yards of material to be dredged by the United States from the barge canal and turning basin and deposited upon the right-of-way for the causeway carry- ing the highway between the terminals and the mainland. All rights-of-way and spoil disposal areas required for original dredg- ing have been furnished except a minor part of one spoil-disposal area, procurement of which is in progress. Terminal facilities.-There are no facilities at the site of the proposed improvement. About 2 miles north thereof, a privately owned timber pier, extending about 700 feet into Canaveral Bight, is used for handling fish and shrimp. The facility has highway connections only, and although considered ample for existing com- merce, is inadequate for any additional commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Dredging, by con- tract, to provide the 8-foot-depth barge canal and 27-foot-depth turning basin and barrier cut to the 12-foot contour in the ocean was begun with the dredge Ventnor on June 26, 1950, and was 1 percent completed at the end of the fiscal year. There were re- moved 70,739 cubic yards of material at a cost of $11,596.74. Engineering studies and partial completion of plans and specifica- tions for the lock and other project features cost $82,123.37. The costs for the year were -$90,141.61 United States funds, and $183,861.72 contributed funds, a total of $93,720.11 for new work. The expenditures were -$99,262.09 United States funds and $183,861.72 contributed funds, a total of $84,599.63. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 5 percent completed. Advance planning, including surveys, sub- surface investigations, piling and load tests, and preparation of a definite project report have been completed. Dredging to pro- vide the 8-foot-depth barge canal and the 27-foot turning basin and barrier cut to the 12-foot contour in the ocean, all to project dimensions, was begun during June 1950. No channels are avail- able for navigation. The work remaining to be done to complete the project is as follows: Completion of the dredging now in progress; dredging the 27-foot-depth entrance channel seaward of the 12-foot contour; construction of the lock; and construction of the two jetties. The costs under the existing project have been $17,534.98 United States funds, and $183,861.72 contributed funds, a total of $201,396.70 for new work. The expenditures have been $8,- 935.91 United States funds and $183,861.72 contributed funds, a total of $192,797.63. 760 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended and accounts receivable on June 30, 1950, $1,577,874.94, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950 ............ $8,771.64 New work: Complete, under existing contract, dredg- ing the 8-foot-depth barge canal and the 27-foot-depth turning basin and barrier cut to the 12-foot contour in the ocean, July 1950 to May 1951 .............. $1,038,600.00 Complete, by hired labor, preparation of plans and specifications for lock, July 1950 to February 1951 ..................... 63,741.30 Commence, by continuing contract, construction of lock (contingent upon certification by the Department of the Air Force as being necessary for National defense or specific approval by Office, Chief of Engineers at a later date), June 1951 .. 466,762.00 1,569,103.30 Total for all work .............................. 1,577,874.94 The additional sum of $1,316,000 is needed to be appropriated for the following scheduled work during the fiscal year 1952: New work: Continue, by continuing contract, construction of lock (con- tingent upon action taken under proposed operations to authorize commencement), July 1951 to June 1952 ...... $1,196,000 Dredge, by United States hopper dredge, the 27-foot-depth ocean cut seaward of the 12-foot depth contour, August and September 1951 .................................. 120,000 Total for all work ................................. 1,316,000 Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS 1_1__ Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30. 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated - $830, 500.00 .. ... . ..-------------- .---------...--------------- ---.. .. $830, 500.00 Cost-........... 16, 741. 13 $29, 345. 69 $7, 553. 67 $24, 036. 10 -$90,141.61 17, 534.98 Expenditures.... 11, 717.23 35, 380. 37 34, 683. 29 26, 417.11 -99, 262.09 8, 935.91 Maintenance: Appropriated----- .. --------------------------------------------------------------- - Cost...-- Expenditures_ ..---------------------------------------------------------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950...................... $607,447.02 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project......................... 2,445,500.00 RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 761 Cost and financial summary CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ------ fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Contributed -------..... .... ..-------------- $940,000.00 .....------------.-------------- 1$940, 000.00 Cost-- ..... ....----------------------.--------------..-------------- 183,861.72 1183,861.72 Expenditures..............-------.--------------------------....-------------- 183, 861.72 1183, 861.72 Maintenance: A ppropriated .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C ost . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Expenditures.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Includes $90, 000 received from local interests for purchase of 1, 500, 000 cubic yards of material for causeway fill, a requirement of local cooperation. 9. FORT PIERCE HARBOR, FLA. Location.-On the east coast of Florida, about 218 miles south of the entrance to St. Johns River and about 124 miles north of the entrance to Miami Harbor. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 582.) Existing project.-This provides for the maintenance, enlarge- ment, and deepening of the project developed by private interests to provide a channel 350 feet wide at the 27-foot contour in the ocean, tapering to 200 feet wide at station 100+00 near the west- erly side of the inlet, thence 200 feet wide across Indian River to station 30+00, and thence flaring on the southerly side to form a turning basin 1,650 feet long on the northerly side, 750 feet long on the southerly side, and 900 feet wide, the depth to be 25 feet in the basin and in the channel to station 130+00, and thence 27 feet to the 27-foot contour in the ocean; and for maintenance of the jetties at the ocean end of the inlet, and of shore revetments within the inlet in prolongation of the jetties. The two parallel rubble- stone jetties with revetment extensions, constructed by local in- terests to protect the entrance, are 900 feet apart, the north jetty and revetment being about 3,500 feet long, and the south jetty and revetment about 3,200 feet long. The length of the section included in the project is about 3.5 miles. The mean range of tide is about 2.6 feet at the entrance and 0.7 foot at the terminal, with northeast tides as high as 5 feet above mean low water. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1937, is $322,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate of annual cost of mainte- nance is $30,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: 762 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Acts Work authorized Documents Deficiency Act of Mar. 4, 1931_ The expenditure of $20,000 for dredging Specified in act. the channel, provided that local in- terests agree to maintain said chan- nel. WarDepartmentAppropriation The expenditure of up to $30,000 for Do. Act, Mar. 4, 1933. dredging the channel. Aug. 30, 1935 (maintenance in- For maintaining the channels, jetties, H. Doc. 252, 72d Cong., 1st eluded in Public Works Ad- and revetments, and enlarging the sess., Rivers and Harbors ministration program, Sept. 6, channels and turning basin to the Committee Doc. 21, 74th 1933). existing project dimensions. Cong., 1st sess. (Contains latest published maps.) Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with as to original construc- tion. The River and Harbor Act approved August 30, 1935, im- posed the condition that local interests furnish suitable spoil- disposal areas for subsequent maintenance. Adequate spoil- disposal areas have been furnished in perpetuity. Terminal facilities.-These consist of two earth-filled piers retained by steel sheet piling and forming a slip 200 feet wide by 330 to 350 feet long with bulkhead wharf at inner end. These facilities afford a berthing space of about 1,653 feet. The south pier and the bulkhead wharf are municipally owned, the pier hav- ing a berthing space of 524 feet, with depths of 25.5 to 18 feet. The bulkhead is used for tie-up of Government vessels. A warehouse 75 by 280 feet is on the municipal pier, and a precooling plant 102 by 365 feet occupies the north pier, just landward of which is an- other warehouse, 50 by 100 feet. A fruit-packing house 170 by 225 feet is at the west end of the slip. The north pier is served by rail- way and both piers by highway connections. North of the turning basin there is a bulkhead wharf with a depth of 15 to 12 feet and with tank storage in the rear for petroleum products. The facili- ties are. considered adequate for existing commerce. (See Port and Terminal Facilities Report, 1941, Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-Between September 3 and October 1, 1949, the U. S. hopper dredge Hyde removed 164,- 423 cubic yards of material, place measurement, at several loca- tions throughout the project at a cost of $63,580.49. Periodic condition surveys and inspections, and expenses incidental to the administration of real estate pertaining to the project, cost $1,- 882.23. The costs and expenditures for the year were $65,462.72 for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in February 1938. Dredging was begun in July 1936 and completed in February 1938. Restoration of the jetties originally constructed by local interests was begun in October 1933 and com- pleted in August 1934 as a maintenance feature. Both jetties are in good condition. The revetments are in fair condition; both are ragged, with nearly vertical faces along the water side resulting from loss of numerous stones into the water. The westerly 500 feet of the south revetment is in very poor condition; of that sec- tion, the westerly 200 feet has disappeared and needs replacing to prevent further shore erosion. Stones should be replaced in the adjacent 300 feet of this section of the revetment. The controlling mean-low-water depths were as follows: RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 763 Controlling depths Name of channel Project ---- h Date depth Left Midchannel Right surveyed outside for half outside quarter project width quarter Feet Feet Feet Feet ....... Outer Bar Cut -------------------- 27 27.0 27. 1 27. 0 Oct. 1949 Bar Cut-------------- 27 24.9 27.0 26.8 Do. Land Cut (betw3en revetments) ... 25 24. 9 25.0 25.0 Do. Channel across Indian River...... - 25 24. 8 25. 5 26. 0 Do. Turning basin.............--------------------- 25 22. 7 24.7 22. 7 Do. The total costs and expenditures have been $1,026,502.68, of which $337,182.67 was for new work and $689,320.01, including $250,000 Public Works funds, was for maintenance. Proposed operations.-An anticipated allotment of $1,142.47 during fiscal year 1951 will be applied to condition surveys, in- spections, and contingencies, July to October 1950. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ---------- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated----- .... ----------------------------------------------------- $337,182. 67 Cost.....------. . --------------------------------------------------- -- 337,182.67 Expenditures .- -. ....-- --------------.----. ...------.-------------- 337,182.67 Maintenance: Appropriated ... -$4, 800. 00 $63, 000. 00 -$5, 000.00 -- $65, 462, 72 689, 320.01 Cost. - - - - - 1,451.99 55, 210.22 2, 427.09 $1,973.53 65,462.72 689,320.01 Expenditures. . 2, 421.23 58, 734.21 -951.01 2,018. 20 65, 462. 72 689, 320.01 10. PALM BEACH, FLA., BEACH-EROSION CONTROL Location.-On the east coast of Florida about 70 miles north of Miami. Operations are confined principally to the northern half of the island on which the town of Palm Beach is located. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 846 and.1248.) Existing project.-This provides for Federal participation in the plan for rehabilitation and protection of the Atlantic shore at Palm Beach, Fla., by local interests, involving placement, by local interests, of up to 1,000,000 cubic yards of suitable material in stock piles on the beach for subsequent distribution by wave and current action. Such Federal participation is to be in the amount of one-third of the cost chargeable to the publicly owned frontage. The estimated Federal cost of the work, made in 1947, is $7,500 (or $4,500 if the beach improvement can be coordinated with the Federal project for enlarging Intracoastal Waterway in Lake Worth). The estimated cost to local interests is $242,500 ($145,- 500 if coordinated with the Intracoastal Waterway dredging in Lake Worth), with $50,000 annually for replenishment of fill, but exclusive of the cost of maintaining the existing sea walls, bulk- heads, and repairable groins. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved May 17, 1950 (H. Doc. 772, 80th Cong., 2d sess., 764 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 provided that condition 2 in that document shall not apply). The latest published maps are in the project document. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950, provided that local interests shall: (a) Adopt the plan outlined in the project document for im- provement for rehabilitation and protection of Palm Beach, which comprises: (1) Placement of 1,000,000 cubic yards of suitable material dredged from Lake Worth in five stock piles on the beach at an estimated cost of $250,000. (2) Periodic subsequent replenishment, at an estimated an- nual cost of $50,000, of the material in those stock piles and in the stock pile placed in 1944 near the north end of the beach. (3) Maintenance of existing sea walls, bulkheads, and repair- able groins. (b) Provide all necessary lands, easements, and rights-of-way for the new work of dredging and placing of material referred to above; and provided further that local interests give satisfactory assurances that they will: (1) Execute subsequent periodic replenishment of fill as a maintenance measure and repair existing shore- protective works during their useful life as may be required to serve the intended purpose; and (2) Hold and save the United States free from any damage claims that may arise either before, during, or after prosecution of the work. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been done on this project by the United States. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled during the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. 11. PALM BEACH HARBOR, FLA. Location.-On the east coast of Florida about 71 miles north of the entrance to Miami Harbor. It is the entrance channel to the Port of Palm Beach. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1248.) Existing project.-This provides for maintaining, deepening, and enlarging the improvements constructed by local interests to provide a channel 25 feet deep at mean low water (plus 2 feet of overdepth from the ocean to station 65+00 and 1 foot of over- depth thence to and in the turning basin), and 300 feet wide from deep water in the ocean to station 69+00, thence reducing to a width of 200 feet at station 65+00, near the westerly side of the inlet, thence 200 feet wide across Lake Worth to station 31+54 (with widening at the junction with the turning basin), thence flaring to form a turning basin of the same depth on the westerly side of the lake, of irregular shape, varying in length from about 1,375 feet on the north side to 900 feet on the south side, and with a minimum width of 1,250 feet over the westerly 900 feet of its length; for removing the obstructive point on the south side of RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 765 the inlet; for reveting the banks of the inlet; and for restoring the existing jetties. The jetties constructed at the entrance by local interests consist of two parallel rubblestone structures 800 feet apart, the north jetty and revetment being about 1,800 feet long and the south jetty, 1,700 feet long. The length of section under improvement is about 1.3 miles. The mean range of tide is 2.8 feet at the inlet and 1.8 feet at the Port of Palm Beach terminals. The extreme range is about 4.5 feet at the inlet and 3 feet at the terminals. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $1,788,- 000. The Secretary of the Army is authorized to reimburse local interests, not to exceed $305,000, for such work as they may have done in extending the turning basin southward subsequent to July 1, 1949. The latest (1950) approved estimate of annual cost of maintenance is $31,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents (1) Maintenance of improvement previously construct- H. Doc. 185, 73d Cong., 2d sess. ed by local interests. (2) Deepening the channels and turning basin, as con- Recommended by Chief of En- structed by local interests, to 20 feet. gineers to Public Works Admin- istration Oct. 17, 1934. Aug. 30, 1935 Authorized the work previously approved by Public H. Doe. 185, 73d Cong., 2d sess., Works Administration, and widening the channels and Rivers and Harbors Corn- to existing project dimensions, enlarging the 700- mittee Doe. 42, 74th Cong., 1st foot square turning basin eastward, removing the sess. obstructive point on south side of the inlet, revet- ing the banks of the inlet, and restoring existing jetties. Mar. 2, 1945 Deepening the channels and turning basin to 25 feet. H. Doc. 530, 78th Cong., 2d sess. May 17, 1950 Extending the turning basin 550 feet southward over H. Doc. 704, 80th Cong., 2d sess. a 900-foot width, with a flare to the east: Provided (Contains latest published maps). that local interests may be reimbursed not to ex- ceed $305,000 for work done by them on this modi- fication subsequent to July 1, 1949. 1 Public Works Administration program Mar. 13, 1934. 2 Public Works Administration program Dec. 10, 1934. Local cooperation.-The conditions imposed by the River and Harbor Act of August 30, 1935 (H. Doc. 185, 73d Cong., 2d sess.) have been complied with except for furnishing perpetual ease- ments for access to the easement areas adjacent to the channel through the inlet. The River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, among other conditions, imposed the requirement that local in- terests give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that they will provide additional berthing space and terminal facilities when needed to accommodate any increase in the commerce of the port, and furnish suitable spoil-disposal areas for subsequent maintenance of the work as and when required. A resolution adopted August 1, 1945, by the Port of Palm Beach District agree- ing to comply with all conditions imposed by the act was accepted by the Secretary of War on October 3, 1945, as satisfactory assur- ance of compliance. All other requirements imposed by the act of 1945 have been fully complied with. The River and Harbor Act approved May 17, 1950 (H. Doc. 704, 80th Cong., 2d sess.), imposed the condition that local interests 939127--61--vot %:--,--40 766 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 furnish assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that they will furnish, free of cost to the United States, all lands, ease- ments, rights-of-way, and spoil-disposal areas for the work and subsequent maintenance, when and as required; and will provide and maintain, in accordance with plans approved by the Chief of Engineers, a new slip with highway and rail connections and other appurtenances, open to all on equal and reasonable terms. In partial compliance, local interests have partially completed slip No. 2 as described in the paragraph "Terminal facilities." While not required under the conditions of local cooperation, the Port of Palm Beach District, during 1944, derdged the area south and southeast of the then-existing project turning basin to a depth of 12 to 15 feet or to rock. During 1946 the port district widened the turning basin generally 200 feet to the south and east to a depth of 22 feet. Terminal facilities.-These consist of slip No. 1, 690 feet long, 210 feet wide, and 26 feet deep, with a wharf on either side and a bulkhead at the inner end, two additional shore wharves, and slip No. 2, about 200 feet south of slip No. 1, 500 feet long, 250 feet wide, 32 feet deep, and bulkheaded for about 450 feet on the northerly side at the easterly end; also, the face of the pier formed between the two slips has been bulkheaded. Slip No. 2 will eventu- ally be extended to 800 feet long, with the same width and depth as stated. Adjacent to the bulkhead an area 100 by 350 feet has been paved with limerock for open 'storage of bulk cargoes. These facilities afford a total berthing space of about 2,742 feet, with depths ranging from 32 to 17 feet. All wharves belong to the Port of Palm Beach District except one owned by the Corps of Engineers. A steel-and-concrete warehouse, 70 by 620 feet, a wooden frame building, 70 by 140 feet, and an office building have been constructed on the north side of the slip; the former precooling plant, 36 by 124 feet, north of the warehouse, has been remodeled for use as a warehouse for express traffic. Two nearby storage depots for petroleum products and one for tank storage of imported fountain syrup are connected with the terminals by pipe lines. Equipment for transfer of railroad freight cars to and from car ferries has been installed. Rail and highway con- nections, water supply, and other facilities have been provided to the warehouses and shipside of the slips. The facilities are con- sidered inadequate for existing commerce, but will be adequate upon completion of Slip No. 2 and appurtenant features. (See Port and Terminal Facilities Report, 1941, Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-Repairs were made by contract to 200 linear feet of the north jetty at the inner end and to 1,878 linear feet of the north revetment between February 9 and April 20, 1950. About 464.3 tons of salvaged granite, 6,151.3 tons of new granite, and 907 cubic yards of native stone filter blanket were placed at a cost of $63,390.09. Repairs, by contract, to 2,329 linear feet of the south jetty were begun May 22, 1950, and were 46 percent completed at the end of the fiscal year. A total of 12,456.85 tons of granite, from one-half to 15 or more tons, was placed at a cost of $105,587.54. Dredging, by local interests, to extend the turning basin 550 feet southward over a RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 767 900-foot width, with a flare to the east, was begun July 13 and dis- continued July 25, 1949. The work was resumed June 5, 1950, and was in progress at the end of the fiscal year. It is expected that application will be made for reimbursement for the cost of the work under the provisions of the River and Harbor Act of May 17. 1950. The U. S. hopper dredge Hyde removed 45,410 cubic yards of material, place measurement, from the entrance chamiel from October 5 to 12, 1949 at a cost of $26,948.40. Periodic condition surveys and inspections cost $4,833.75. The costs for the year were $200,759.78, all for maintenance. The expenditures were $117,006.01. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was 92 percent completed. Between 1918 and 1920, local interests dredged a channel 15 to 18 feet deep, 300 feet wide through the inlet and 150 feet wide across Lake Worth, with a turning basin on the western shore of the lake, and constructed two stone jetties and revetment extensions to protect the channel at the entrance. The United States deepened the entrance channel and turning basin fo 20 feet and widened the channel across Lake Worth to 200 feet between February 1935 and December 1937, and restored the stone jetties and revetments and removed the obstructive land point at the south side of the inlet between October 1936 and June 1938. The entrance channel and turning basin were further deepened to 25 feet, plus overdepth, between March 1947 and November 1948. During July 1949, local interests began dredging, on a reimbursable basis, to extend the turning basin 550 feet southward, with a flare to the east. The work was later discon- tinued, but was resumed during June 1950 and was in progress at the end of the fiscal year. As reconstructed, the north jetty and revetment are 950 and 1,500 feet long, respectively; the jetty has been capped with con- crete for 850 feet at the shoreward end, and the voids in the granite enrockment at the seaward end of the structure have been filled with asphaltic concrete. The south jetty and revetment are 1,890 and 420 feet long, respectively; the jetty has been capped with concrete for 1,790 feet from the shoreward end, but asphaltic concrete was not placed in the voids of the granite enrockment at the seaward end. Both jetties were in good condition except for damages to the scuth jetty as follows: The outer 500 feet of con- crete cap has settled generally from 1 to 6 inches due to displace- ment and scattering by hurricane of outlying granite base rocks that formerly protected the concrete cap; two 40-foot sections of the concrete were cracked badly longitudinally one 400 feet from the east end of the concrete cap, and the other near the land end; the 100-foot rubble granite section at the seaward end, which was not bonded together with hot asphaltic concrete as was done in the north jetty, has largely disappeared. At the close of the fiscal year, repairs by contract were in progress on the south jetty and revetment, and new granite base rocks had been placed on both sides of the concrete cap from the beach to a point about 1,100 feet seaward, or for 58 percent of its length. 768 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 In October 1949 the controlling depths were as follows: Sea buoy to seaward end of jetties, 26.3 feet in midchannel for half project width with a limiting depth of 26.1 feet in the right out- side quarter and 25 feet in the left outside quarter; the channel between the jetties and through the land cut and thence across Lake Worth to the turning basin, 25.8 feet in midchannel for half project width, with limiting depths of 25.5 feet in the left outside quarter and 24 feet in the right outside quarter; and in the turn- ing basin, 27 feet except in the authorized southerly extension. That extension is now being dredged to project dimensions by local interests, and it is expected that work will be completed dur- ing July 1950. The work remaining to be done to complete the project is com- pletion of dredging to extend the turning basin 550 feet southward over a 900-foot width, with a flare to the east, which is in progress by local interests on a reimbursable basis. The total costs and expenditures have been as follows: Costs 'Expenditures New work Maintenance Total Regular funds .. ................. $1, 369, 897. 85 $560, 940. 59 $1,930, 838. 44 $1,846, 540.96 Public Works funds .... .80,000.00 30,000.00 110,000.00 110, 000.00 Total----...... -.. .. _-_--____ -.... 1, 449, 897. 85 590, 940. 59 2, 040, 838. 44 1, 956, 540.96 Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $202,735.38, plus an anticipated allotment of $65,000 during fiscal year 1951, a total of $267,735.38, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950............................ $84,297.48 Maintenance: Completion, under existing contract, of repairs to the south jetty and revetment, July to September 1950 ......................... $121,912.00 Dredging, with a United States hopper dredge, throughout the project as required, 1 month, April 1951 .............................. 58,000.00 Periodic condition surveys, inspections, and con- tingencies, July 1950 to June 1951......... . 3,525.90 183,437.90 Total for all work................................. 267,735.38 The additional sum of $60,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing the fiscal year 1952 on maintenance dredging, with United States hopper dredge, to remove shoals in Bar Cut and entrance channel to turning basin, and periodic condition surveys and inspections. RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 769 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- - -- - fiscal ye rs 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 to1946 prior New work: Appropriated... $711, 034. 25 ....... $96,300.00 ------- -$11,366. 13 $1,449, 897.85 Cost....... 1,390.75 $466,936.18 138, 651.89 $188,989.30.1,449, 897.85 Expenditures.... 268.40 461,890.29 120, 600.95 213, 208.48 -100.00 1,449, 797.E5 Maintenance: Appropriated _...._ 236. 06 -25, 000.00 2,000.00 --....... 316, 441.70 709, 378. 49 Cost--...-....... 2, 267. 19 586. 49 265.74 2, 209.30 200, 759.78 590, 940. 59 Expenditures ...- 2,538. 70 868. 85 153.38 1, 693.42 117,106.01 506, 743.11 Other New Work Data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ...................... -$5,287.50 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project......................... 337,500.00 12. NEW RIVER, FLA. Location.-The South New River Canal, which carries part of the drainage from Lake Okeechobee and the Everglades, enters South Fork of New River in eastern Broward County. The South Fork flows thence northeasterly 5.4 miles to its confluence with the North Fork to form New River. New River flows easterly 2.5 miles through the city of Fort Lauderdale into New River Sound, 24 miles north of Miami. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 847.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 8 feet deep at mean low water and 100 feet wide through the rock shoal between the Intracoastal Waterway and Tarpon Bend, and for removal of sunken vessels and snags in New River and in its South Fork to the intersection of Dania Cut-off Canal, 7.9 miles above the mouth of the river. The mean tidal range is about 2.3 feet at the mouth and 1.7 feet at the intersection of the South Fork and Dania Cut-off Canal. The maximum range at the mouth is about 4 feet with storm tides as high as 8 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, approved in 1950, is $75,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate of annual cost of maintenance is $2,000. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1945 (H. Doc. 553, 76th Cong., 3d sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-The authorized work is subject to the pro- visions that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, all lands, easements, and rights-of-way and 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 the improvement. A resolution adopted December 31, 1945, by the city of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., agreeing to comply with the above-mentioned provisions was accepted by the Chief of Engineers on February 22, 1946, as satisfactory assurance of compliance. 770 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Terminal facilities.-The city of Fort Lauderdale owns 5,400 linear feet of frontage, improved by the construction of concrete retaining walls with fenders, and two timber wharves having a total berthing space of 825 feet, all open to the public on equal terms. Privately owned facilities consist of one timber wharf used by commercial fishermen, eight boat storage and repair yards, and several slips, boathouses, and small wharves used principally by recreational craft. The facilities are considered adequate for the existing commerce. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been done and no costs or expenditures have been incurred. In April 1938, the con- trolling depth in New River and the South Fork was 4 feet. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled during the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated -....... .......-.-. $10, 000 $10, 000 Cost.. Expenditures-------------------- ... Maintenance: Appropriated --...- - ---------- - Cost---------------- Expenditures- .. -------------- --- -------------- - Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950......................... $10,000 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951...........-. -10,000 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951.................... Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project............................ 75,000 13. PORT EVERGLADES HARBOR, FLA. Location.-On the east coast of Florida, about 23 miles north of Miami and about 48 miles south of Palm Beach Harbor, Fla. The site of the harbor is in Lake Mabel. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 546.) Existing project.-This authorizes the maintenance, enlarge- ment, and deepening of the improvements constructed by local interests to provide a channel 500 feet wide at its seaward end, converging to 400 feet at the jetty entrance, thence converging to 300 feet at a point 1,000 feet within the jetty entrance, and thence 300 feet wide, and flaring at the inner end to a turning basin 1,200 feet long and 2,250 feet wide over the major portion of its length, all to a depth of 35 feet at mean low water; and for the mainte- nance of two converging rubblestone jetties constructed at the entrance to protect the channel, and of two parallel steel-sheet- piling bulkheads 800 feet apart to protect the land points of the inlet from erosion. The entrance channel is about 7,300 feet long. The jetties are 700 feet apart at the outer ends and 1,200 feet RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 771 apart at the shore ends. The north jetty is angular and about 1,450 feet long; the south jetty is straight and about 1,250 feet long. Both jetties were built to 6 feet above mean low water with top widths of 6 feet at the shore ends and 12 feet at the sea ends, and with side slopes 1 on 11/2. The mean range of tide is 2.5 feet at the entrance and 2.3 feet at the terminals; the extreme range is about 4.5 feet, with storm tides of about 6.5 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1946, is $2,- 223,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate of annual cost of maintenance is $42,500. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents July 3, 1930 Maintenance of the harbor as constructed by local H. Doc. 357, 71st Cong., 2d sess. interests. Aug. 30, 1935 For enlarging the entrance channel to existing project Rivers and Harbors Committee dimensions and completing the turning basin to Doc. 25, 74th Cong., 1st sess. 1,200 feet square. June 20, 1938 For enlarging the turning basin by adding a trape- H. Doc. 545, 75th Cong., 3d sess. zoidal area 350 feet wide on the north side. July 24, 1946 For general widening of the turning basin by 200 feet H. Doc. 768, 78th Cong., 2d sess. on the north and 500 feet on the south, and for en- (Contains the latest published larging the flare of the entrance channel at the basin, maps.) Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Acts approved Au- gust 30, 1935, and June 20, 1938, imposed the condition, among others, that local interests provide suitable areas for the disposal of dredged material for maintenance. In addition, the latter act included the requirement that local interests agree to provide the slips, piers, and other terminal facilities necessary for the full utilization of the improvement. A resolution adopted January 26, 1939, by the Broward County Port Authority, agreeing to provide suitable and sufficient slips, piers, and other terminal facilities necessary for the full utilization of the improvement, was accepted by the Chief of Engineers February 20, 1939, as satisfactory assurance of compliance with that part of the re- quired local cooperation. In partial compliance with the condi- tions, the port authority has provided slip No. 2 described below under "Terminal facilities." All other requirements affecting orig- inal construction as imposed by the two acts have been fully complied with. Sufficient temporary spoil-disposal areas have been furnished for maintenance as and when required. The River and Harbor Act approved July 24, 1946, imposed the conditions that responsible local interests agree to (a) provide, free of cost to the United States, all necessary lands and rights- of-way and suitable spoil-disposal areas, diked as necessary, for new work and for subsequent maintenance, when and as required; (b) promptly dredge and bulkhead slip No. 3 and the berth at the east end of pier No. 3 on completion of the improvement in the southern part of the turning basin by the Government; and (c) hold and save the United States free from damages resulting from the work. A resolution adopted by the Broward County Port Authority on October 23, 1947, assuming responsibility for com- pliance with the above provisions of local cooperation, was 772 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 accepted by the Chief of Engineers on October 30, 1947, as satis- factory assurance of compliance. All new-work spoil areas and easements in perpetuity for required rights-of-way have been furnished. Slip No. 3 has been dredged to the dimensions and depth stated below under "Terminal facilities." While not required under the conditions of local cooperation, the Broward County Port Authority, in 1946, partially completed dredging an area of about 125,000 square feet on the westerly side, and within the project limits, of the 500-foot extension to the southerly side of the turning basin. Terminal facilities.-These consist of seven commercial wharf facilities at Port Everglades owned and operated by Broward County Port Authority, all open to the public, and are on the three slips that have been dredged off the turning basin. Slips Nos. 1 and 2 are 35 feet deep and 300 feet wide, and are respectively 1,200 feet and 700 feet long, with steel-sheet-pile bulkheads on both sides of each slip and at the end of slip No. 1. Slip No. 2 was so constructed as to permit future extension to a length of 1,200 feet. Slip No. 3, 1,200 feet long and 300 feet wide, is 35 feet deep but is inactive at present due to pending bulkhead construc- tion. A modern steel transit shed has been constructed on pier No. 2, and a privately operated precooling plant on pier No. 1. All wharves have railway and highway connections and pipe-line connections to one or more of the 13 storage depots for petroleum products, one of which is also used for blackstrap molasses. The facilities are considered inadequate for the existing commerce. (See Port Series No. 16, revised 1947, Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-The contract dredge Hallandale removed 47,319 cubic yards of shoal material in the northerly portion of the turning basin from November 23 to 30, 1949. The cost was $20,300.36. Periodic surveys cost $553.49. The total cost for the year was $20,853.85, all for maintenance. The expenditures were $21,067.80. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in January 1949. Local interests dredged an entrance chan- nel 210 feet wide, 35 feet deep, and about 6,900 feet long, from the ocean to a partially completed turning basin 1,200 feet square; constructed two converging angular-stone jetties to protect the en- trance channel, and two steel-sheet-pile bulkheads to protect the land points. The United States enlarged the entrance channel to project dimensions, completed the 1,200-foot-square turning basin to a depth of 35 feet, widened it to a maximum width of 2,250 feet, and enlarged the flare of the south side of the entrance channel at the basin between December 1936 and January 1949, and recon- structed the jetties as a maintenance feature between May and September 1932. The seaward end of the south jetty was straight- ened in connection with jetty repairs between June and August 1940. Both jetties are in good condition. The steel-sheet-pile bulk- head at the inner end of the south jetty is in poor condition, and the similar bulkhead on the north side of the land cut is in fair condition. The sheet piling, except for a short section at the sea- ward end, was cut off at the low-tide line during construction for concrete capping, which was never placed. The tie-back piles and RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 778 deadman timbers have been virtually destroyed above earth line by marine borers. When last surveyed, the controlling depths were as follows: Entrance channel from the ocean to the turning basin, 35 feet in the middle half of the channel and in the left outside quarter in April 1948; and in the turning basin, 35.3 feet except in the left outside quarter where the limiting depth is 34.5 feet, April 1948 and January 1949. The costs and expenditures under the existing project have been $2,200,538.11 for new work and $353,554.15 for maintenance, a total of $2,554,092.26. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1951. The sum of $66,000 can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1952 for maintenance dredging with United States hopper dredge to remove shoals throughout the project as required, and for periodic condition surveys and inspections. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including .. ---- - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated ......------------ _ __ $410,000.00 $356, 000.00 -$2, 315.72 $2,200,538.11 Cost -------------------------- 410,000.00 353, 684. 28 -2, 200, 538.11 Expenditures_...._ - --........... ..... 410,000.00 353, 499.77 184. 51 2, 200, 538.11 Maintenance: Appropriated---..-........... --.. ----- 96, 000.00 __ --- 17, 705. 22 353, 554.15 Cost.. . . ..... . .......... 92, 221.12 630. 25 20, 853.85 353, 554.15 Expenditures__..... . ............ 92,901.30 -79.35 20, 883. 29 353, 554.15 14. MIAMI HARBOR, FLA. Location.-Miami is near the northerly end of Biscayne Bay, about 335 miles southeasterly from the entrance to Jacksonville Harbor. Miami River has its source in the Everglades and flows southeasterly to enter Biscayne Bay at Miami. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 547 and 1248.) Existing project.-This provides for the following: (a) A chan- nel 30 feet deep and 500 feet wide from the 30-foot contour in the ocean to near the outer end of the north jetty, thence 300 feet wide through the entrance and across Biscayne Bay to and including a turning basin 1,400 feet long and 1,350 feet wide on the westerly side of Biscayne Bay in front of the municipal terminals at Mi- ami; (b) two parallel rubblestone jetties at the entrance, 1,000 feet apart, and 3,000 and 2,750 feet long, respectively; (c)an approach channel 300 feet wide and a turning basin of irregular shape about 2,000 feet square, both 30 feet deep, at Virginia Key, and dredging 12,060,000 cubic yards of material from the bay bottom in addition to that to be dredged from the approach chan- nel and turning basin to provide fill for the island, with such modifications as in the discretion of the Secretary of the Army 774 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 and the Chief of Engineers may be advisable; (d) a channel 15 feet deep and 200 feet wide from the mouth of Miami River to the turning basin at the municipal terminals; (e) a channel 8 feet deep, 200 feet wide from the mouth of Miami River to the Intra- coastal Waterway and thence 100 feet wide to Government Cut; (f) a channel at the mouth of Miami River, 15 feet deep at mean low water, 250 feet wide at the outer end and tapering to 170 feet wide at Brickell Point in a distance of about 1,400 feet; thence a channel in Miami River, 15 feet deep under flood condi- tions, 150 feet wide for 3 miles, thence 125 feet wide for 1.1 miles, and thence 90 feet wide for 1.4 miles; (g) a channel 12 feet deep and 100 feet wide from Miami River to a harbor of refuge in Palmer Lake, the location of the harbor of refuge and channel leading thereto being subject to modification at the discretion of the Chief of Engineers; (h) an approach channel 6 feet deep and 700 feet wide to the harbor line at the seaplane base at Dinner Key, with an enlargement at the inner end and with a channel 8 feet deep and 50 feet wide along the easterly edge of the widening. The plane of reference is mean low water except for the 15-foot channel in Miami River where depths are based on flood condi- tions. The total length of the waterway under improvement is about 17.7 miles, including about 6 miles of entrance channel from the ocean to and including the turning basin at the municipal ter- minals, 1.6 miles of approach channel to Virginia Key, 5.8 miles in Miami River, 3.5 miles in the connecting channels leading there- from into the bay, and 0.8 mile at Dinner Key Airport. The mean tidal variation is 2.5 feet at the entrance and 2 feet in the bay. The extreme variation is about 4.5 feet at the entrance and 3 feet in Biscayne Bay. Strong easterly winds raise the water level about 1.5 feet at the entrance and 1 foot in the bay. Strong westerly winds lower the water level about 1 foot at the entrance and about 0.5 foot in the bay. The estimate of cost for new work, approved in 1950, is $13,- 610,000, including $23,000 to be contributed by local interests. The latest (1950) approved estimate of annual cost of maintenance is $75,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 775 Acts Work authorized Documents - I -- - -- - --- - MIAMI RIVER July 3, 1930 The 15-foot channel in Miami River, 150 feet wide at Specified in act. the mouth. (1) The channel at the Dinner Key Airport............. S. Doe. 95, 72d Cong., 2 1st sess. and specified in act. MIAMI HARBOR June 13, 1902 An 18-foot channel in a land cut across the peninsula H. Doc. 662, 56th Cong., 1st sess. and construction of the north jetty. (Annual Report, 1900, p. 1987.) Mar. 2, 1907 Construction of the south jetty and for a channel Specified in act. width of 100 feet. July 25, 1912 Enlarging the channel to 20-foot depth and 300-foot H. Doc. 554, 62d Cong., 2d sess. width and extending the jetties. Mar. 4, 1913 Modification of local cooperation requirements im- Specified in act. posed by the act of July 25, 1912. Mar. 3, 1925 A channel 25 feet deep with present project widths H. Doc. 516, 67th Cong., 4th sess. from the ocean to Biscayne Bay, thence 200 feet wide across the bay to but not including the muni- cipal turning basin, and extension of both jetties. July 3, 1930 A channel width of 300 feet across the bay and en- Rivers and Harbors Committee larging the municipal turning basin, with expendi- Doe. 15, 71st Cong., 2d sess. tures thereon limited to $200,000. Aug. 30, 19353 A depth of 30 feet from the ocean to and in the turn- Senate Committee Print, 73d ing basin, with the existing authorized project Cong., 2d sess. widths, including the 300-foot width in the channel across the bay. Aug. 26, 1937 Extending the turning basin 200 feet to the south- Rivers and Harbors Committee ward. Doc. 86, 74th Cong., 2d sess. 2 Mar. 2, 1945 The Virginia Key improvement__. -- S. Doc. 251, 79th Cong., 2d sess.2 Do........ For incorporation of the project for Miami River in H. Doc. 91, 79th Cong., 1st sess. that forMiami Harbor; the widening at the mouth of Miami River to existing project widths; the channels from the mouth of Miami River to the turning basin and to Government Cut; and the channel from Miami River to the harbor of refuge, provided that local interests contribute / of the cost. 1War Department Appropriation Act approved July 14, 1932. 2 Contains latest published maps. 3 Included in the Public Works Administration program Jan. 3, 1934. Local cooperation.-All work authorized by the River and Har- bor Act approved March 2, 1945, is 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 subsequent maintenance, as and when re- quired, and hold and save the United States free from claims for damages resulting from the improvement. Additional require- ments imposed by the act of March 2, 1945, are as follows: (a) The Virginia Key improvement is subject to the conditions that local interests give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that they will provide auxiliary channels and suitable airport and harbor terminal facilities at Virginia Key generally in accord- ance with the plans submitted by the district engineer and subject to such modifications as the Chief of Engineers may require, and provide such operating facilities as the United States may re- quire; (b) the provision of a channel from Miami River to the harbor of refuge is subject to the conditions that local interests contribute one-third of the initial cost of the channel, furnish assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that they will provide and maintain suitable depths in the harbor of refuge and construct and maintain adequate mooring facilities therein, and agree that, at any time upon the approach of a hurricane or 776 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 severe storm, and specifically upon the request of the district engineer or his authorized representative, the refuge basin will be open to all without charge until storm danger is past. On March 21, 1945, local interests were informed as to the requirements of local cooperation imposed in connection with the Virginia Key improvement. No assurance of compliance with those requirements has been received. On September 5, 1945, the Commission of the City of Miami, Fla., adopted a resolution agree- ing to assume responsibility for compliance with the local coop- eration requirements imposed in House Document 91, Seventy- ninth Congress, first session, except those pertaining to the chan- nel from Miami River to the harbor of refuge in Palmer Lake. On May 9, 1946, that resolution was accepted by the Secretary of War as satisfactory assurance of partial compliance. All prior requirements have been fully complied with. Terminal facilities. These consist of 42 piers and wharves, of which 5 are on the east side of Biscayne Bay at Miami Beach, 1 is on Fisher Island, 5 are along the south side of MacArthur Cause- way, 7 are on the west side of the bay at Miami, and 18 are on Miami River. Seven of the facilities are o ien to the public for handling general cargo. Four of these, including three municipal piers on the west side of the bay and a privately owned pier near the east end of MacArthur Causeway, can accommodate deep- draft vessels. The other three general cargo facilities are suitable for small vessels, and include the Florida East Coast Railway wharf south of the municipal piers, and two privately owned wharves on Miami River. All of the general cargo wharves have highway and railway connections except the causeway terminal, which has highway connections only. A municipal yacht anchorage and basin and a municipal wharf are open to the public for rec- reational craft. Of the remaining piers and wharves, 7 in the bay and 2 on Miami River are used for handling petroleum products, 17 are used in connection with ship-repair activities, 6 are used for mooring vessels or handling private freight, and 2 are idle. Three of these facilities have railway connections, and all have highway connections except a petroleum wharf on Fisher Island. In addition, numerous landing facilities in and around Miami, especially on Miami River, are designed for and used exclusively by recreational craft. The facilities are considered inadequate for the existing commerce. (See Port Series No. 16, revised 1947, Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-New work: Office studies in connection with the Virginia Key improvement cost $38.52. Maintenance: Dredging, by contract, to remove shoals in the turning basin and in a portion of the channel between the munici- pal yacht basin and the mouth of Miami River, begun June 2, 1949, and 35 percent completed at the beginning of the fiscal year, was completed August 17, 1949. The contract dredge Monroe re- moved 146,373 cubic yards of material in the turning basin and the dredge Admiral removed 34,336 cubic yards in the channel RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 777 from the turning basin to Miami River. The cost was $91,635.00. Periodic condition surveys and inspections cost $1,655.77. The costs for the year were $38.52 for new work and $93,290.- 77 for maintenance, a total of $93,329.29. The expenditures were $136,355.34. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 53 percent completed. The main 30-foot entrance channel from the ocean to and including the turning basin was dredged progres- sively between August 1904 and March 1939. A land cut 20 feet deep and 300 feet wide was dredged across the peninsula to Bis- cayne Bay between August 1904 and October 1923; a channel 25 feet deep from the ocean to and including the former municipal turning basin at Miami (200 feet wide across the bay, and follow- ing the alinement of the former municipal channel), was dredged between July 1926 and December 1933, and was deepened to 30 feet, including widening the channel across the bay to 300 feet and enlarging the turning basin, between April 1934 and March 1939. A channel 15 feet deep at mean low water and 150 feet wide along the land point at the mouth of Miami River for 1,400 feet and thence northerly along the bay front for about 1,200 feet, and a channel in Miami River for 5.5 miles above its mouth, 15 feet deep under flood conditions and of project widths, were dredged between March 1932 and August 1933. The channels at the Dinner Key seaplane base were dredged between February and August 1933. The two stone jetties at the entrance were con- structed to the 18-foot contour between March 1904 and October 1908, extended 405 feet each in 1922, and extended to their present lengths between September 1926 and March 1929. The north jetty and revetment is 4,688 feet long and the south jetty and revetment, 3,850 feet long. The south jetty, both revetments, and that part of the north jetty landward of the low-tide shore line in the ocean are in good condition. Seaward of the low-tide shore line the north jetty is in fair condition; that section was damaged during the hurricane of November 1935. Numerous pieces of granite were dislodged from the upper part of the jetty and now rest on the ocean bed along the jetty. At several points in the jetty, the crest has been lowered to the plane of mean high tide. No sand encroachment toward the channel has taken place through the lowered sections. When last surveyed, the controlling depths were as follows: 778 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Project Controlling depths dimensions mean low water Name of channel Date surveyed Mid- Left channel Right Width Depth outside for half outside quarter project quarter width Feet Feet Feet Feet Feet Main entrance: From ocean through land cut 500 to and across Biscayne Bay. 300 30 30. 5 30. 1 30. 1 January 1948. Turning basin....---------------- 1, 350 30 29. 8 30.0 30. 2 August 1949. Miami River: Biscayne Bay to South Fork, 150 115 8.4 12.1 9.1 June 1944. Miami River. South Fork, Miami River to 125 115 10.4 13.6 10. 8 Do. Tamiami Canal. Tamiami Canal to 36th Street 90 115 ...... -6. 9- - Do. bridge Dinner Key'Airport: Approach channel----....-. --- 700 6 5. 7 5.7 5. 7 May 1940. Channel along easterly edge of 50 8 8.0 8.0 8.0 1935. widening. 1 Under flood conditions. The work remaining to be done to complete the project is as follows: Provide an approach channel and turning basin 30 feet deep at Virginia Key and dredge 12,060,000 cubic yards of mate- rial from the bay bottom in addition to that to be dredged from the approach channel and turning basin to provide fill for the island; widen the channel at the mouth of Miami River by from 20 to 100 feet for 1,400 feet; widen the existing channel along the southerly end of Bayfront Park north of Miami River to 200 feet and thence provide a channel 15 feet deep and 200 feet wide to the turning basin in front of the municipal terminals; provide a channel 8 feet deep, 200 feet wide from the mouth of the river to. the Intracoastal Waterway and thence 100 feet wide to Government Cut; and provide a channel 12 feet deep and 100 feet wide from Miami River to a harbor of refuge in Palmer Lake. The total cost, all funds, has been $8,745,924.00, of which $7,- 218,412.38, including $2, 202,126.04 Public Works funds, was for new work and $1,527,511.62 for maintenance. The total expendi- tures have been $8,746,035.79, including $2,202,126.04 Public Works funds. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended and accounts receivable June 30, 1950, $340,60, plus an anticipated allotment of $25,000 during fiscal year 1951, a total of $25,340.60, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950.............................. $80.83 New work: Contingent expenses in connection with preparation of a definite project report for the Vir- ginia Key improvement................................... 229.26 Maintenance: Condition surveys, examination of the project, periodic inspections, and contingencies, July 1950 to June 1951 .............................. $7,030.51 Maintenance of reservation and bank revetments RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 779 on north side of entrance channel, July 1950 to June 1951 .................................. 18,000.00 25,030.51 Total for all work................................... 25,340.60 The additional sum of $85,000 is needed to be appropriated for the fiscal year 1952 for maintenance repairs, by contract, to the damaged portions of the north jetty, for maintenance of reser- vation and bank revetments on north side of entrance channel, and for periodic condition surveys and inspections. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including S - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated ..-_ $66,152. 40 ------------------ - -$65, 631.26-- _ $7, 218, 641.64 Cost....-------------- 9.52 $158. 38 85.46 $38. 52 7,218, 412.38 Expenditures -.... 1, 453.10 $24.10 134.28 85. 46 231.14 7, 218, 605.00 Maintenance: Appropriated ... 7, 447. 60 -42, 000.00 110, 500.00 12, 300.00 1, 527, 542.13 Cost---------... ---. 2, 949.27 3,140.71 10, 268.78 67, 357. 87 93, 290. 77 1, 527, 511.62 Expenditures - -.... 9. 52 3,989.24 9, 636.05 25, 253.70 136,124. 20 1, 527, 430. 79 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................... $229.26 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project................... 6,391,400.00 1 In addition, $23, 000 is to be contributed. 15. INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY, MIAMI TO KEY WEST, FLA. Location.-This section of the Intracoastal Waterway extends from Miami to Key West, Fla., following a protected inside route along the bays, sounds, and connecting waterways. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 848, 849, and 3261.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 7 feet deep at mean low water and 90 feet wide from Miami to Key West, about 158 miles, along a protected inside route. The mean tidal range is 2 feet at Miami and 1.3 feet at Key West; the extreme range is about 3 feet at Miami and at Key West. From Cross Bank to Bahia Honda the prevailing range of tide is 0.5 foot, with a maximum of 1.3 feet opposite Vaca Key. West of Big Spanish Channel the tidal range is 1.8 feet. Northerly winds lower the water level about 1 foot and winds from other directions raise the water level a les- ser amount. The estimate of cost for new work, approved in 1950, is $2,- 608,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate of annual cost of maintenance is $20,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: 780 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Acts Work authorized Documents Aug. 30, 1935 A channel 7 feet deep and 75 feet wide from Miami H. Doc. 44, 72d Cong., 1st sess. to Cross Bank, Florida Bay, Fla. Mar. 2, 1945 Extension of the waterway to Key West, Fla., with H. Doc. 742, 79th Cong., 2d sess. a width of 90 feet throughout. (Contains the latest published maps.) Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, imposed the conditions that local interests agree to fur- nish, free of cost to the United States, all needed lands, easements, rights-of-way, and spoil-disposal areas for new work and mainte- nance when and as required and to hold and save the United States free from damages which may result from provision of the proposed improvement. A resolution adopted June 5, 1945, by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Fla., agreeing to assume responsibility for compliance with the requirements pertaining to Monroe County, was accepted by the Chief of En- gineers on November 21, 1945, as satisfactory assurance of com- pliance. A resolution adopted March 5, 1946, by the Board of County Commissioners of Dade County, Fla., agreeing to comply with those features of local cooperation that pertain to Dade County, was accepted by the Chief of Engineers on April 23, 1946, as satisfactory assurance of compliance. Terminal facilities.-Terminalswith railway and street connec- tions are available in connection with the harbor at Miami, and with street connections at Key West. There are 23 small piers along the waterway between Miami and No Name Key, and a small ways at Marathon on Vaca Key. The facilities are consid- ered adequate except for recreational craft at Key West. (For further details on facilities at Miami and Key West, see Port Terminal Facilities Report, 1941, Corps of Engineers, and Port Series No. 16, Corps of Engineers, revised 1947, for Miami.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 8 percent completed. A channel 7 feet deep and 90 feet wide from Miami to Cross Bank was dredged between March 1938 and April 1939, the additional 15 feet of width having been obtained without cost to the United States. In 1939, the controlling depths were as follows: Miami to Cross Bank, 7 feet except for a shoal with a limiting depth of 6.5 feet opposite the entrance to Tavernier Creek; Cross Bank to Key West by natural channels, 5 feet. The work remaining to be done to complete the project is extending the waterway from Cross Bank to Key West. The costs and ex- penditures under the existing project have been $203,367.53 for new work and $324.70 for maintenance, a total of $203,692.23. Proposed operations.-No work is shceduled during the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 781 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - -- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 to 1946 prior New work: Appropriated ..-- $2, 004.80 . . --.. . . . . $203, 367. F3 Cost--...--------- 2,004.80 ------------------------------------------------ 203, 367.53 Expenditures _..-- 2, 004. 80- ---------------------- 203, 3t7. 53 Maintenance: Appropriated _..- 42.58 ..---. . ..--- . ----- --------- - ---------- 324.70 Cost---....-----....----. 42.58 -------------------- -------------- - -- 324.70 Expenditures .... 42.58 . . ----------- ------ ----- ---- 324.70 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ............. $2,404,600 16. KEY WEST HARBOR, FLA. Location.-Key West is on the island of Key West, near the western end of the Florida Keys. It is about 516 statute miles from Jacksonville, 644 statute miles from New Orleans, and 220 miles south of the entrance to Tampa Bay. The harbor proper lies on the westerly side of the town. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Sur- vey Charts Nos. 576 and 584.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Act of Au- gust 2, 1882. For further details see page 1827, Annual Report for 1915, and page 643, Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for removal of coral heads and reefs from the main ship channel and anchorage, to give a clear depth of 30 feet at mean low water and a channel width of 300 feet; for a northwest entrance channel 17 feet deep at mean low water and of sufficient width for navigation, to be obtained by construction of a stone jetty on each side of the entrance and by dredging; and for removing the Middle Ground to the extent of enlarging the channel opposite the wharves to a width of 800 feet and a depth of 26 feet at mean low water. The mean range of tide is about 2.5 feet at the northwest entrance and about 1.3 feet at the seaward entrance of the Main Ship Channel and in the harbor. The extreme range of tide is about 5.5 feet at the northwest en- trance and about 3.1 feet at the seaward entrance of the Main Ship Channel and in the harbor. The estimate of cost of new work, revised in 1919, is $1,969,- 200, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects, and ex- clusive of dredging at the northwest entrance for which no esti- mate of cost has been made. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance, exclusive of the jetties is $5,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: 939127--51-vol. 1- 50 782 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Acts Work authorized Documents Sept. 19, 1890 The northwest entrance ______________. . H. Doc. 145, 50th Cong., 2d sess. and H. Ex. Doc. 39, 51st Cong., 1st sess. (Annual Reports 1889, pp. 1328-1337, and 1890, pp. 1581- 1596.) May 28, 1908 Application of funds already appropriated for the Specified in act. removal of certain reefs in the Main Ship Channel. July 25, 1912 The Main Ship Channel and anchorage .- __ . H. Doe. 706, 62d Cong., 2d sess.' July 18, 1918 Removing the Middle Ground -.......... H. Doc. 185, 65th Cong., 1st sess.' 1Contains the latest published maps of the channels involved. The latest map of the entire harbor is published in H. Doc. 680, 63d Cong., 2d sess. Local cooperation.-None required. Terminal facilities.-These consist of seven wharves and seven piers, all having connections with city streets. Terminals are ade- quate for present needs and, with the exception of one wharf, are open to the public. In addition to the above there are four Govern- ment piers. (For further details see Port Series No. 8, and Port and Terminal Facilities Report, 1941, Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project, as a whole, was about 50 percent completed, the remaining work being completion of the jetties at the northwest entrance, which is con- sidered unnecessary at this time. Between June 1891 and June 1909, the east jetty was built to a height of 3 feet above mean low water for 5,642 linear feet and to a height of 5 to 7 feet below mean low water for an additional 5,712 linear feet, and the west jetty was built to a height of 3 to 5 feet below mean low water for 6,452 linear feet. The jetties were about 60 percent completed. The Northwest Channel was dredged between August 1901 and May 1921, the Main Ship Channel and anchorage between July 1908 and September 1914, and the Middle Ground between Sep- tember 1919 and March 1929. Between December 1942 and July 1943, the United States Navy Department dredged a channel 30 feet deep, 300 feet wide, and 9,000 feet long to extend the Main Ship Channel to the naval operating base, and dredged a turning basin at that point 1,200 feet wide, 1,500 feet long, and 30 feet deep. When last surveyed, the controlling depths were as follows: Northwest Channel, 17 feet for a width of 200 feet in December 1940; Main Ship Channel, 30 feet for full project width in 1943; and Middle Ground opposite the wharves, 26 feet for a width of 800 feet in 1929. The costs and expenditures under the existing project have been $1,012,908.75 for new work and $238,742.96 for maintenance, a total of $1,251,651.71. The costs of new work include $345,887.16 for removal of Middle Ground and $33,658.67 for work in the Main Ship Channel, of which $2,274.44 was for the removal of coral heads under authority given in the special act of May 28, 1908. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 788 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including --- - -- -- ---- _ _- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated---- ...-------- . . . . . . . . . ..--------------- $1,040, 408. 75 Cost..._.---------- - ------------.------------------------------------------ 1,040, 408.75 Expenditures...--------------------------------- --------------------------- 1,040, 408.75 Maintenance: Appropriated--...----------------- 238, 742.96 Cost....------------------------------- -------------------- 238,742.96 Expenditures ....-- ----------- ---------------------- 238, 742.96 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project............ $956,300 17. CHANNEL FROM NAPLES, FLA. TO BIG MARCO PASS, FLA. Location.-The town of Naples is at the head of Naples Bay on the west coast of the Florida peninsula, about 50 miles southeast of the entrance to Charlotte Harbor. Big Marco Pass is about 12.5 miles south of Naples and connects the inside waterway with the Gulf of Mexico. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1254.) Existing project.-This provides for an interior channel 6 feet deep at local mean low water and 70 feet wide from the southern limit of the town of Naples, Fla., to Big Marco Pass, 10.1 miles (via a relocated channel between Little and Big Marco Passes). The total length of the waterway from Naples to Big Marco Pass is 13.9 miles, the northerly 3.75 miles of which is to be provided by local interests. The mean range of tide in the Gulf is about 2.1 feet, and the extreme range about 5 feet. Strong northerly winds lower the water level as much as 1.5 feet; strong southerly winds raise it by the same amount. The estimate of cost of new work, made in 1938, is $50,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate of annual cost of maintenance is $1,000. The existing project was authorized by the River and Har- bor Act approved June 20, 1938 (H. Doc. 596, 75th Cong., 3d sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-These consist of a municipally owned tim- ber wharf, with a berthing space of 700 feet, and a number of fish houses at Naples, and two small fish wharves near Gordon Pass, all with highway connections only. The municipal wharf is open to all on equal terms. The facilities are considered adequate for the existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Dredging by con- tract to restore project depth and to relocate the channel between Little and Big Marco Passes was begun February 28 and com- pleted March 19, 1950. The contract dredge No. 6 removed 39,614 cubic yards of material at a cost of $18,926.75. Periodic condi- tion surveys and inspections cost $573.82. The costs and expendi- tures for the year were $19,500.57 for maintenance. 784 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project waterway was pro- vided between November 1939 and February 1940. During the hurricane of October 1944, the barrier beach north of Big Marco Pass was cut through by wave action forming Hurricane Pass (formerly New Pass), which exposed the project channel to the Gulf of Mexico. During February and March 1950, a relocated channel was dredged through the protected bay easterly of the ori- ginal project channel between Little and Big Marco Passes. Proj- ect depth of 6 feet existed between Naples and Little Marco Pass in February 1940, and thence in the relocated channel to, but not including, Big Marco Pass in March 1950. In May 1943 the controlling depth in Big Marco Pass was about 4.9 feet. The costs and expenditures have been $37,524.85 for new work and $47,328.69 for maintenance, a total of $84,853.54. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950 includng S- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated _ __ . . . . . . . . . . .- $37, 524.85 Cost..---------------------- - - -- -- - 37, 524. 85 Expenditures- - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - --- - - - - - - 37, 524.85 Maintenance: Appropriated .. $1,403.36 $5, 000. 00 -$2, 700. 00 $19, 500.57 47, 328.69 Cost---...-------- 1, 403.36 3, 656. 91 $671.56 3, 371.53 19, 500. 57 47, 328. 69 Expenditures ... 2, 256.06 3, 635.32 693.15 3,371.53 19, 500.57 47, 328. 69 18. OKEECHOBEE WATERWAY, FLA. Location.-The Caloosahatchee River has its source in Lake Okeechobee and flows generally southwesterly, emptying into the Gulf of Mexico through San Carlos Bay, about 30 miles south of the entrance to Charlotte Harbor. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 473, 1247, 1255, and 1289.) Lake Okeechobee is a large, fresh-water lake in south-central Florida. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1289.) St. Lucie Canal was constructed by the Everglades Drainage District as a control canal for Lake Okeechobee. It begins at about the middle of the east shore of Lake Okeechobee and empties into the south branch of the St. Lucie River at St. Lucie lock. The length of the canal is 23.9 miles. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1289.) St. Lucie River, South Fork, flows north from the entrance of the St. Lucie Canal about 7.4 miles to Stuart, where it joins North Fork to form the St. Lucie River, thence east, southeast, and east about 7.7 miles, emptying into the Indian River opposite St. Lucie Inlet. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 1247 and 1289.) Taylor Creek is formed by the junction of several small creeks that have their headwaters in Allapattah Flats and flows generally RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 785 southeasterly, emptying into Lake Okeechobee at its most north- erly extremity. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1289.) (For description of above waterways see p. 705, Annual Report for 1932.) Previous projects.-Originalprojects for Caloosahatchee River below and above Fort Myers were adopted by River and Harbor Acts of August 2, 1882, and August 11, 1888, respectively. The next project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act approved June 25, 1910, which authorized the present project depths in Caloosahatchee River from Fort Myers to the Gulf of Mexico, with a turning basin at Fort Myers, and was modified by the River and Harbor Acts approved July 3, 1930, and August 30, 1935, under the title "Caloosahatchee River and Lake Okeechobee drainage areas, Florida," to provide, among other things, for a navigable channel across the State and for control of Lake Okeechobee, in- cluding construction of locks at Ortona and Moore Haven. For further details see page 1828, Annual Report for 1915; page 707, Annual Report for 1932; pages 878-888, Annual Report for 1948; and pages 785 and 831, Annual Report for 1949. Existing project.-This provides for: (a) Replacing old locks Nos. 1 and 2, St. Lucie Canal, by a single new lock with a usable width of 50 feet and a usable length of 250 feet, a depth of not less than 8 feet over the sills, and a new weir structure; (b) a channel 8 feet deep from Fort Myers to the Intracoastal Water- way near Stuart, with widths of 90 feet from Fort Myers to Moore Haven, thence 80 feet along the southerly shore of the lake to the hurricane gate at Clewiston, thence 100 feet across Lake Okeechobee to and in the St. Lucie Canal to St. Lucie lock, and thence 80 feet to the Intracoastal Waterway; (c) a channel 8 feet deep and 100 feet wide from the project turning basin to the ex- isting municipal yacht basin at Fort Myers; (d) a basin 8 feet deep, 200 feet wide, and 400 feet long at Stuart; and (e) under maintenance, the operating and care of St. Lucie lock. The project also includes maintenance of features completed under previous projects as follows: (a) A channel 12 feet deep and 200 feet wide from the Gulf of Mexico to Punta Rasa, about 3.8 miles, thence 10 feet deep and 100 feet wide to Fort Myers (Edison Memorial Bridge), about 16.3 miles, with a turning basin at that point; (b) a channel in Taylor Creek 6 feet deep when the lake is at elevation 12.56 mean sea level (elevation 14 feet Lake Okeechobee datum), and 60 feet wide from the town of Okeecho- bee into the lake, 4 miles; (c) a navigation channel 6 feet deep and 80 feet wide following in general the south shore of Lake Okee- chobee from Clewiston to the St. Lucie Canal, 36.7 miles; and (d) the operating and care of the Moore Haven and Ortona locks. Additional works that were maintained under the existing proj- ect through June 30, 1950, and then reverted to the Central and Southern Florida project for maintenance are as follows: (a) A levee about 67.8 miles long from Fisheating Creek to St. Lucie Canal, following in general the south shore of the lake, and a north-shore levee 15.74 miles long (those levees are to be improved 786 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 and enlarged under the Central and Southern Florida project); (b) four auxiliary floodway channels extending into Lake Okee- chobee at or near Liberty Point, mouth of Fisheating Creek, mouth of Kissimmee River, and mouth of Taylor Creek; (c) col- lection and evaluation of meteorological data; and (d) operating and care of spillways at the St. Lucie and Ortona locks, 5 hurri- cane gates on Lake Okeechobee, 16 drainage culverts through the west-, south-, and east-shore levees, and 4 on the north shore of Lake Okeechobee, 16 drainage spillways along the St. Lucie Canal, and an intercommunicating radiotelephone network of 8 stations. The total length of the waterway from the Gulf of Mexico to the Intracoastal Waterway is about 154.6 miles via the channel across Lake Okeechobee or about 165.3 miles via the channel along the south shore of the lake. On July 1, 1947, mean sea level datum, which is 1.44 feet above the Lake Okeechobee datum previously used between the St. Lucie and Ortona locks was adopted for use throughout the project. Project depths are based on minimum water elevations referred to mean sea level, as follows: St. Lucie River, Indian River (Intracoastal Waterway) to St. Lucie Feet Lock .....................................................- 0.49 St. Lucie Canal and Lake Okeechobee, St. Lucie lock to Moore Haven lock ...................................................... 12.56 Caloosahatchee Canal, Moore Haven lock to Ortona lock............ 10.06 Caloosahatchee River, Ortona lock to the Gulf of Mexico............ -0.88 The following table shows the principal features of the locks and dams (spillways to be maintained under the flood-control project for Central and Southern Florida): St. Lucie Canal Caloosahatchee Canal 2 St. Lucie locki Moore Haven lock Ortona lock Distance from Lake Okeechobee 23.9 miles-- ..... -- .- 0- -- 15.5 miles.- Nearest town (Florida) ....- Stuart, 8 miles -- Moore Haven, 0.75 La Belle, 8 miles. 3- mile. Lock dimensions s...........50 x 250 feet-.. -.. .50 x 250 feet...----------50 x 250 feet. Lift with minimum water eleva- 13 feet__---- tions. -2.5 -....... feet 11.5 feet. Depth over sills: .. Upper---- - -- 13.8 feet. 10 feet.....- ... .. 12 feet. Lower ___ . 12.2feet. 11feet--. -- 11 feet. Character of foundation -------- Pile_ _ Pile_ Pile. Kind of dam__- - Movable -- None.. Movable. Type of construction: Lock. -------------------- Concrete and steel- Concrete and steel- Concrete and steel- sheet piling, sheet piling, sheet piling. Dam ... ..------------- Concrete Tainter-gate -.-------... Concrete, Tainter- controlled, gate controlled. Date of completion........... (4)...... 1935 -------------- 1937. Actual cost ------------------ $2,019,355.21 .._ $556, 849.92 .---------- $856, 904. 15. 1 Old lock No. 2, constructed by Everglades Drainage District, is adjacent to the new lock and will serve as an auxiliary after installation of Tainter gates in the new dam and an auxiliary lock gate on the upstream side of the old lock. This lock is 30 by 130 feet in the clear, with a limiting depth of 6 feet on the lower sill. 2 Combined hurricane gate and lock. 3 Width of chamber and greatest length available for full width. 4 Substantially completed in 1943 except for the installation of the Tainter gates in the dam. This is now controlled by temporary wooden stop-logs. s Includes $79,474.21 for removing old lock No. 1. The mean range of tide at Punta Rasa is 1.7 feet and at Fort Myers 0.7 foot. The extreme range is about 4.5 feet at Punta Rasa and about 2 feet at Fort Myers. At low-river stage, tidal influence RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 787 is perceptible at the Ortona lock, 57.3 miles above Punta Rasa. The mean range of tide at St. Lucie Inlet is 2.6 feet and the ex- treme range, about 4.5 feet. Tidal effect is perceptible to St. Lucie lock, 15.1 miles. Lake Okeechobee is maintained, so far as possible, betwe'en elevations 12.56 and 15.56 feet, mean sea level (14 and 17 feet, Lake Okeechobee datum). The estimate of Federal cost for new work, approved in 1950, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects, is $3,888,- 000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of main- tenance is $232,500, including $119,000 for operating and care of locks. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Aug. 26, 1937 For construction of a new lock and weir structure in Rivers and Harbors Committee St. Lucie Canal. Doc. 28, 75th Cong., 1st sess. t Mar. 2, 1945 For deepening to 8 feet, with present widths, from H. Doc. 696, 76th Cong., 3d sess. Fort Myers to the Intracoastal Waterway near Stuart via the existing channel along the southerly shore of the lake to Clewiston and a channel across Lake Okeechobee. Do -.... For a channel from the project turning basin to the H. Doc. 736, 79th Cong., 2d sess.t municipal yacht basin at Fort Myers; and for a basin at Stuart. 1Contains the latest published maps. The Flood Control Act approved June 30, 1948 (H. Doc. 643, 80th Cong., 2d sess.), authorized modification and expansion of the project for Okeechobee Waterway, Fla. (formerly Caloosa- hatchee River and Lake Okeechobee drainage areas, Florida), to provide for the first phase of the comprehensive plan for flood control and other purposes in central and southern Florida. Be- ginning July 1, 1950, completed work described under "Previous projects" that does not actually pertain to navigation will be main- tained with flood-control funds under the existing project for Central and Southern Florida. Local cooperation.-All work authorized by the River and Har- bor Act approved March 2, 1945, is subject to the conditions that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, all lands, easements, and rights-of-way and spoil-disposal areas when and as required for the initial work and for subsequent maintenance, and hold and save the United States free from all claims for dam- ages resulting from the improvement. The provision of a channel from the project turning basin to the municipal yacht basin at Fort Myers and of a basin at Stuart is subject to the additional re- quirements that local interests provide, maintain, and operate ade- quate mooring and servicing facilities open to all on equal and reasonable terms, make additional improvements to protect the Fort Myers yacht basin from wave action, and inclose the Stuart basin in accordance with plans to be approved by the Chief of Engineers. A resolution adopted November 10, 1945, by the Board of Com- missioners of the Okeechobee Flood Control District (an agency 788 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 created by the State of Florida to comply with the requirements imposed by the River and Harbor Act of July 3, 1930) agreeing to comply with the requirements of local cooperation imposed in ref- erence to deepening the waterway to 8 feet between Fort Myers and the Intracoastal Waterway (H. Doc. 696, 76th Cong., 3d sess.) was accepted by the Chief of Engineers on February 18, 1946, as satisfactory assurance of compliance. All lands and spoil-disposal areas required for the initial work of deepening the waterway to 8 feet have been furnished. On July 28, 1949, the Okeechobee Flood Control District adopted two resolutions transferring the agreements, commitments, and assets of the Okeechobee Flood Control District to the Central and Southern Florida Flood Control District. On July 14, 1949, the Central and Southern Florida Flood Control District adopted a resolution ac- cepting the assets of the Okeechobee Flood Control District and assuming its agreements and commitments as of midnight July 31, 1949. On November 25, 1949, the Chief of Engineers authorized the Jacksonville district engineer to notify both districts that the subject transfer was satisfactory to the Corps of Engineers. A resolution adopted November 17, 1949, by the City Council of Fort Myers, agreeing to comply fully with all the requirements in connection with the side channel at Fort Myers as set forth in House Document 736, Seventy-ninth Congress, second session, was accepted by the Chief of Engineers on January 23, 1950, as satisfactory assurance of compliance. On March 14, 1945, the Chamber of Commerce and City of Stuart, Fla., were requested to furnish a similar resolution in respect to the basin at Stuart, but no action has been taken. All prior requirements have been fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-In the vicinity of Fort Myers on the Caloo- sahatchee River these consist of three freight piers, one railroad terminal pier, one municipal recreation pier, four privately owned piers, and a municipal yacht basin. A mooring basin has been provided at La Belle. There are numerous small wooden-pile land- ings along the upper Caloosahatchee River, along the lake shore, on St. Lucie Canal, and on St. Lucie River, including one railroad terminal pier, a municipal pier, and a pier for handling petroleum products at Stuart. A marginal wharf 30 feet long and other limit- ed facilities with highway and railway connections are available on Taylor Creek at the town of Okeechobee. The facilities are con- sidered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-New work: The contractor for construction and installation of seven Tainter gates in the St. Lucie lock and dam and one auxiliary gate at the up- stream end of old lock No. 2, commenced fabrication of the gates in his shops prior to the beginning of the fiscal year. Construc- tion at the site was performed between January 2 and March 20, 1950. The cost was $158,009.87. Dredging to deepen St. Lucie Canal to 8 feet, plus overdepth, in progress since June 20, 1948, and 91 percent completed at the beginning of the fiscal year, was completed October 27, 1949. Contract dredges Nos. 3 and 5 re- moved 324,895 cubic yards of material at a cost of $132,285.98. RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 789 Dredging to deepen and widen the Clewiston approach channel to a depth of 8 feet and a bottom width of 100 feet was begun De- cember 16, 1949, and completed March 20, 1950. Contract dredges Nos. 1 and 6 removed 402,320 cubic yards of material at a total cost of $202,592.35. Dredging to deepen the Caloosahatchee River and Canal to 8 feet from Ortona Lock to Fort Myers and to pro- vide a channel 8 feet deep and 100 feet wide to connect the proj- ect turning basin with the municipal yacht basin at Fort Myers was begun April 3, 1950, and was 64 percent completed at the end of the fiscal year. The contract dredge Admiral removed 205,- 172 cubic yards of material at a cost of $60,364.96. Maintenance: The work accomplished is shown in the follow- ing tabulation: Work and locality Period Quantity Cost Contract: Repairing concrete revetment of Lake July 1 to 28, 1949. 8,139 tons stone placed $9, 731.28 Okeechobee levee in vicinity of Liberty and 6,213 sq. yd. of Point by placing broken up concrete concrete pavement and native stone over a distance of broken up. 3,080 linear feet (53 percent completed at beginning of fiscal year). Dredging with dredge Admiral to remove April 3 to June 30, 65,562 cu. yds.......... 20, 937.45 shoaling in Caloo ahatchee River be- 1950 (28 percent tween Fort Myers and Ortona lock completed). above the previous prcject depths pro- vided in accordance with the River and Harbor Acts approved July 3, 1930, and Aug. 30, 1935. Dreding with contract dredge Clearwater, June 20-30, 1950 121,270 cu. yds........- 11, 556.09 to remove critical shoaling and to re- (18 percent com- store project dimensions between Fort pleted). Myers and Punta Rasa. Removing shoals in St. Lucie Canal and March 8 to April 179,652 cu. yds......... 36, 327.71 River between St. Lucie lock and 10, 1950. Stuart, Fla., with dredge Sadye M. Cancellation of retained percentages on July. 1,.1.49. to -1,253.13 wor k complcted dur ng the previous fiscal year. Hired labor: Routine patrol, inspection, and mainten- July 1, 1949 to ___. 70,040.95 ance of levee slopes, ramps, protective June 30, 1950. plantings (including replacement of trees killed by hurricane and removal of hurricane debris), repair of cattle fences, planting trees on levee berms, and maintenance of levee toe ditches. Removal, with United States derrickboat May 3 to 30, 1950 500 cu. yds............ 3,099.84 D-1, of the channel-bottom revetment in the riprapped area of the Caloosa- hatchee Canal immediately below Or- tona lock to deepen that area to 8 feet. Preliminary work incidental to the repair 6, 698. 80 of riprap revetment between hurricane gates Nos. 2 and 4. Maintenance and operation of meteoro- July 1, 1949, to--- --- .. 25,192.36 logical instruments, compilation of June 30, 1950. meteorological data, and stream gaging. Periodic condition surveys and inspec- do_..............------------------------ 22,993.99 tions. Administration of real estate in connec- ....do... .....---------- 102.39 tion with the procurement by local in- terests of rights-of-way and spoil-dis- posal areas. Total maintenance ............. .. -.-... ........ . --......... . ...... 205, 427.73 Operating and care: Moore Haven and Ortona locks on the Caloosahatchee Canal, St. Lucie lock, supplemented by old lock No. 2 on St. Lucie Canal, 5 hurricane gates on Lake Okeechobee, 16 drainage culverts through the west-, south-, and east-shore 790 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 levees, and 4 on the north shore of Lake Okeechobee, 16 drainage spillways along the St. Lucie Canal, and an intercommunicating radiotelephone network of 8 stations were operated and main- tained. Various features of the structures and buildings were re- paired, improved, and reconstructed as required. Recreational facilities were provided by contract at Ortona and St. Lucie Locks. Hurricane gate No. 4 was dewatered for minor repairs and paint- ing January 12-24, 1950. All above-water surfaces of the gate were thoroughly cleaned and painted with aluminum paint, and all under-water surfaces and structural members were cleaned by sandblasting prior to the application of three coats of bitumi- nous paint, all by hired labor. Moore Haven lock was dewatered by hired labor preliminary to sandblasting and painting by con- tract. The under-water surfaces and a portion of the structural members of the lock above water were sandblasted and given three applications of bituminous paint, and all aluminum-painted surfaces above water were cleaned and given one coat of alumi- num paint, between May 9 and June 2, 1950. The submarine cable, rubber seals, lubrication lines, and sector-gate fenders at Moore Haven lock were renewed, and major repairs were made to the lower hinge of the upper gate on the west side, all by hired labor. All other wiring at the lock was renewed by contract. The costs for the year were $52,127.70 for operations, $75,672.53 for ordi- nary repairs, and $21,007.80 for improvement and reconstruc- tion, a total of $148,808.03, including $30,519.72 for the work done by contract. Regulation: Regulation of Lake Okeechobee consists of main- taining lake stages as nearly as possible btween elevations 12.56 and 15.56, mean sea level datum (14 and 17 feet Okeechobee datum). The lower limit is necessary for maintenance of naviga- tion project depths; the upper limit is that set by flood-control requirements. Average rainfall over Lake Okeechobee was 44.68 inches for the year. Average observed pan evaporation was 60.40 inches, which is convertible to 47.11 inches evaporation from open water surface. Lake stages as referred to mean sea level, varied from 15.21 feet on December 31 to 12.99 feet on June 29. Average weekly inflows from the tributary area varied from 705 to 19,- 127 cubic feet per second and totalled 2,776,652 acre-feet. Regu- latory discharges for flood control varied from zero to 11,062 cubic feet per second, weekly average during the year, and totalled 1,- 181,790 acre-feet. Regulatory discharge was necessary during 14 weeks of the year. With no regulatory discharge, maximum lake stages would have reached 19.03 feet on December 28 and 15.21 feet on January 1, having started with the actual lake stages pre- vailing on January 1 of each of the calendar years. Non-regula- tory discharges for irrigation and other purposes varied from zero to 2,612 cubic feet per second, weekly average, and totalled 585,527 acre-feet. The United States has assumed no control over such outflow. A hurricane of major intensity passed directly over the northeastern portion of Lake Okeechobee on August 26, 1949, subjecting the levees to their severest test since construe- tion. The hurricane was accompanied by heavy rainfall over the RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 791 lake and the tributary area, which caused a rapid increase in lake stages. Regulatory discharge at full capacity was required for 2 months following the storm. The costs of all work during the fiscal year were $553,253.16 for new work, $205,427.73 for maintenance, and $148,808.03 for operating and care, a total of $907,486.92. The expenditures were $1,033,279.05. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 97 percent completed. Construction of St. Lucie lock and spill- way at the lower end of St. Lucie Canal near Stuart was begun in August 1939 and completed in June 1943 except for installation of Tainter gates in the spillway, which was completed in March 1950. An auxiliary lock gate has been installed in the upstream end of old Lock No. 2. That lock, constructed by the Everglades Drainage District, is adjacent to and supplements the new lock. Beginning July 1, 1950, the spillway of St. Lucie lock is to be maintained under the flood-control project for Central and South- ern Florida. Dredging to deepen the waterway to 8 feet between Fort Myers and the Intracoastal Waterway near Stuart, with over-depth in St. Lucie Canal, was begun in June 1948 and has been completed except in the reach between Ortona lock and Fort Myers. That dredging, together with dredging to provide a chan- nel 8 feet deep and 100 feet wide to connect the project turning basin with the municipal yacht basin at Fort Myers, was in progress at the end of the fiscal year. Features completed under the previous project and maintained under the existing project are as follows: A channel 12 feet deep and 200 feet wide from the Gulf of Mexico to Punta Rasa, and thence 10 feet deep and 100 feet wide to Fort Myers, with, a turning basin at that locality, January 1911 to January 1913; the improved Caloosahatchee Canal and River channel from Moore Haven to Fort Myers, 56.5 miles, providing a floodway and navi- gation channel at least 7 feet deep and 90 feet wide, and with a discharge outlet capacity of 2,500 cubic feet per second from Lake Okeechobee, February 1931 to June 1937; a channel 8 feet deep and 80 feet wide in St. Lucie River between Palm City bridge and St. Lucie lock, about 2.8 miles, September to December 1931; a channel 6 feet deep and 60 feet wide in Taylor Creek from the town of Okeechobee to Lake Okeechobee, about 4 miles, July 1936 to March 1938; 58.3 miles of navigation channel from Moore Haven lock to St. Lucie Canal, generally 8 feet or more deep with a minimum width of 80 feet, following in general the south shore of the lake, January 1932 to March 1936; a lock at Ortona, and a combined lock and hurricane gate at Moore Haven, November 1934 to June 1943. Additional works constructed under previous projects and maintained under the existing project to June 30, 1950, that will subsequently be maintained under the flood-control project for Central and Southern Florida, are as follows: A levee about 67.8 miles long from Fisheating Creek to St. Lucie Canal, following in general the south shore of the lake, and a north-shore levee 15.74 miles long; the spillway at Ortona lock; four auxiliary floodway 792 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 channels extending into Lake Okeechobee at or near Liberty Point, mouth of Fisheating Creek, mouth of Kissimmee River, and mouth of Taylor Creek, June 1932 to February 1938; 5 hur- ricane gates through the levees at entrances to canals at Clewis- ton, Lake Harbor, South Bay, Canal Point, and Taylor Creek, November 1933 to December 1936; 16 drainage culverts through the west-, south-, and east-shore levees, and 4 similar culverts through the north-shore levee, December 1933 to December 1936, and 16 drainage spillways at drainage openings along the banks of the St. Lucie Canal, November 1934 to September 1935. For information relative to the St. Lucie, Moore Haven, and Ortona locks, see table in the paragraph "Existing project." For information relative to the five hurricane gates see the paragraph "Existing project" of the report for the flood-control project, Cen- tral and Southern Florida. Depths in excess of 8 feet exist in the St. Lucie Canal and across Lake Okeechobee by following in gen- eral the south shore of the lake. St. Lucie Canal was constructed 8 feet deep and 150 to 165 feet wide by the Everglades Drainage District between 1916 and 1928 as a control canal for Lake Okee- chobee. The controlling depths when last surveyed were as follows (less than project depth being due to isolated shoals) : Gulf of Mexico to Punta Rasa, 10 feet for a width of 200 feet in March 1950; Punta Rasa to Fort Myers, 6.2 feet for a width of 100 feet in April 1950, but maintenance dredging in progress will increase that depth to 10 feet; Fort Myers to Ortona lock, 5.2 feet for a width of 90 feet in November 1949; Ortona lock to Lake Okeecho- bee at Moore Haven, 8 feet for a width of 90 feet in April 1949; Lake Okeechobee from Moore Haven to St. Lucie Canal via south- shore channel, 9 feet for a width of 50 feet in April 1949; via Liberty Point floodway channel and open lake, 5 feet for a width of 60 feet in April 1950; via Clewiston approach channel, 8 feet for a width of 100 feet in March 1950; Lake Okeechobee to St. Lucie lock, 9 feet for a width of 80 feet in November 1949; St. Lucie River from the lock to Intracoastal Waterway near Stuart, 8 feet for a width of 80 feet in March 1950; and Taylor Creek from the town of Okeechobee to Lake Okeechobee, 6 feet for a width of 60 feet in February 1949. The present controlling channel width of 80 feet is reduced to 50 feet at locks and at 19 localities by bridges with a limiting horizontal clearance of 50 feet at the highway bridge near La Belle. The work remaining to be done to complete the project is as follows: Complete dredging, under existing contract, to deepen the waterway to 8 feet from Fort Myers to Ortona lock, and to provide a channel 8 feet deep and 100 feet wide connecting the project turning basin with the existing municipal yacht basin at Fort Myers; and dredge a basin 8 feet deep, 200 feet wide, and 400 feet long at Stuart. The costs under the existing project to June 30, 1950, have been $3,777,764.69 for new work, $205.427.73 for maintenance, and $478,648.67 for operating and care, a total of $4,461,841.09. The expenditures have been $4,351,848.30. RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 793 Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended and accounts receivable June 30, 1950, $245,554.27, plus an anticipated allot- ment of $123,170.44 during fiscal year 1951, a total of $368,724.71, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950............................. $42,436.49 New work: Complete, under existing contract, dredging to deepen the Caloosahatchee River and Canal to 8 feet from Ortona Lock to Fort Myers, and to provide the 8- by 100-foot connecting channel at Fort Myers, July to October 1950.... 25,682.78 Maintenance: Complete, under existing contract, dredging to remove shoals in Caloosahatchee River be- tween Fort Myers and Ortona lock, July to October 1950 ........................... $39,563.64 Complete, under existing contract, dredging to remove critical shoals between Fort Myers and the Gulf of, Mexico, July 1 to Aug. 3, 1950 32,683.63 Lay-out and control, by hired labor, of mainte- nance dredging between Fort Myers and the Gulf under existing leased-plant contract, July 1 to Aug. 3, 1950..................... 997.69 Dredging, by contract, to remove shoals from navigation channels throughout the project between the Indian River and Fort Myers, February to June 1951................... 78,530.19 Remove floating and submerged obstructions from navigation channels, as required, by hired labor, July 1950 to June 1951........ . 7,500.00 Purchase of direction and marker signs, (erec- tion contingent upon allotment of funds), August 1950 ............................. 1,528.00 Periodic and miscellaneous surveys and exami- nations of navigable channels, July 1950 to June 1951 ............................... 20,000.00 180,803.15 Maintenance (operating and care) : Operation of navigation locks ................ 62,000.00 Ordinary repairs ......................... 45,802.29 Improvement and reconstruction............. .12,000.00 119,802.29 Total for all work.................................. 368,724.71 The additional sum of $215,000 can be profitably expended for the following scheduled work during the fiscal year 1952: Maintenance: Dredge, by contract, to remove shoals from naviga- tion channels throughout the project between the Indian River and Fort Myers, Fla.; erection of direction and marker signs; remove obstructions from navigation channels; and periodic and miscellaneous surveys and examinations of navigation channels ................................................ $100,000 Maintenance (operating and care) : Operation of navigation locks, ordinary repairs, and improvements and reconstruction....... .115,000 Total for all work.................................... 215,000 794 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to1946 New work: Appropriated. . $165, 000.00 . $1, 612, 700.00 $300, 000.00 120, 074, 552. 43 Cost-........... 13, 341.45 $7, 096. 26 75, 863. 79 $1,352, 620.40 553, 253. 16 120, 000, 040.09 Expenditures .. 12,123.89 9, 491.59 58, 823.36 1, 227, 888.46 673, 669.54 119,978, 849. 27 Maintenance: Appropriated..- 111, 800. 00 -38, 000. 00 834, 600. 00 351, 550. 05 361, 000. 00 18, 326, 273. 70 Cost.. --. -- 392, 556.30 182, 588.45 499, 920. 74 609, 989.49 354, 235. 76 18, 265, 226. 76 Expenditures.... 380, 525.38 179, 685. 68 446, 644.40 635, 360.22 359, 609.51 18,176, 424.79 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950...... $46,239.97 1 In addition, $500, 000 were expended for new work and $1, 000 for maintenance from contributed funds. 19. INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY, CALOOSAHACHEE RIVER TO ANCLOTE RIVER, FLA. Location.-The waterway extends from the mouth of the Caloo- sahatchee River at Punta Rasa, Fla., to the mouth of Anclote River, Fla., following in general an almost continuous series of protected inside waterways along the Gulf coast of Florida. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 1255-1257.) Previous projects.-Adopted by the following river and harbor acts. For the improvement of the inside passage from Punta Rasa to Charlotte Harbor (Pine Island Sound), act of June 13, 1902; for Caseys Pass (Venice Inlet), act of August 30, 1935; for Sara- sota Bay (including Little Sarasota Bay), acts of September 19, 1890, June 3, 1896, March 2, 1907, March 2, 1919, and August 26, 1937; and for Channel from Clearwater Harbor through Boca Ciega Bay to Tampa Bay, acts of June 25, 1910, and March 2, 1919. For further details see page 291, Annual Report for 1904; page 776, Annual Report for 1918; page 662, Annual Report for 1938; pages 720, 724-725, and 733-734, Annual Report for 1940; pages 692-694, Annual Report for 1941; and page 767, Annual Report for 1945. Existing project.-This provides for improvement of the sec- tion of the Intracoastal Waterway from the Caloosahatchee River, Fla., to Anclote River, Fla., to a depth of 9 feet at mean low water and a width of 100 feet, including deepening the existing 100-foot- wide entrance channel at Caseys Pass (Venice Inlet) ; and for the construction of a highway bridge over the land cut at Venice, the operation and maintenance of the bridge to be assumed by local interests. In the area between Venice and Lemon Bay, the Secre- tary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, is au- thorized to use the original or such other route as may be deemed feasible by the Chief of Engineers and approved by the Secretary of the Army, provided that the cost to the United States shall not exceed the cost of the original route. Two parallel jetties 300 feet .part, each 659.4 feet long and consisting of 19 steel-sheet-pile linders connected by steel-sheet-pile curtain walls, together with RIVERS AND HARBORS--JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 795 the wood-sheet-pile bulkhead extensions and riprap shore revet- ments, were constructed at the Caseys Pass entrance under a previous project and are maintained under the existing project. The waterway will include the existing improved channels in Pine Island Sound from Punta Rasa to Charlotte Harbor, in Little Sarasota Bay and Sarasota Bay from Nokomis to Tampa Bay, through the entrance from the Gulf of Mexico at Caseys Pass (Venice Inlet), and in Boca Ciega Bay from Clearwater Harbor to Tampa Bay. On November 4, 1949, the Secretary of the Army tentatively approved a modification of the route between Caseys Pass and Lemon Bay to provide a channel through Venice approxi- mately paralleling Park Boulevard. The total length of the waterway is 147.8 miles; the length of the entrance channel at Caseys Pass is 0.67 mile. The mean ranges of tide are 1.7 feet at Punta Rasa, 1 foot at Port Boca Grande, 1.4 feet in Tampa Bay at Anna Maria, and 2 feet at the entrance to Anclote River. The extreme ranges are about 4.5 feet at Punta Rasa, from about 3 to 4 feet between Port Boca Grande and Corey Causeway over Boca Ciega Bay, and about 5.5 feet at the entrance to Anclote River. Southerly winds over the area generally raise the water level by 1 to 1.5 feet; northerly winds lower the water level by 1 to 2 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, approved in 1950, is $4,- 710,000 exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $87,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 2, 1945 The 9- by 100-foot channel: deepening the existing H. Doc. 371, 76th Cong., 1st sess. channel through Caseys Pass to 9 feet; and con- (Contains the latest published struction of a highway bridge at Venice, operation maps.) and maintenance to be assumed by local interests. June 30, 1948 Use of the original or one of three designated alter- Specified in act. native routes between Caseys Pass and Lemon Bay, provided that the cost to the United States shall not exceed the cost of the original route. May 17, 1950 Use of such previously authorized routes or any Specified in act. other route in the Venice and Lemon Bay area as may be deemed feasible by the Chief of Engineers and approved by the Secretary of the Army. Local cooperation.-The act which adopted the project imposed the conditions that local interests 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 mainte- nance, when and as required, hold and save the United States free from claims for damages resulting from the improvement, and give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that they will assume maintenance and operation of the highway bridge to be constructed near Venice. The West Coast Inland Navigation District, a special taxing district created by the Florida State Legislature in 1947 to comply with requirements of local coopera- tion, adopted a resolution on July 28, 1947, furnishing assurances of compliance. That resolution was approved by the division en- 796 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 gineer on September 19, 1947, as satisfactory assurance of com- pliance. Upon request, the district engineer furnished the West Coast Inland Navigation District maps showing the spoil areas and rights-of-way to be acquired for the sections of the waterway from Tampa Bay to Anclote River and from Caloosahatchee River to Tampa Bay on May 7 and July 15, 1948, respectively. The navigation district has indicated that it is ready to take immediate action toward procurement of lands required for rights-of-way and spoil disposal upon request of the district engineer. On April 13, 1950, the West Coast Inland Navigation District adopted a resolution obligating itself to pay $59,770 representing the esti- mated excess cost for constructing the Park Boulevard route over that of the original route. That resolution was forwarded to the Chief of Engineers on May 5, 1950. Terminal facilities.-These consist of: One phosphate-loading wharf at Port Boca Grande; 1 municipal concrete pier, 1 rail- way pier, 1 freight wharf, 1 marginal wharf 500 feet long on the terminal island, and 10 privately owned landings, all at Sarasota; 6 wharves along Boca Ciega Bay; and a number of small privately owned piers and wharves at various points along the waterway for use of commercial fishing boats and recreational craft. The municipal pier and the freight wharf at Sarasota are open to the public. The railway pier at Sarasota is used mainly for storing Pullman cars. All other piers have highway connections only. The facilities are considered adequate for the existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Investigations and office studies of alternative routes near Venice, Fla., and work in connection with acquisition of spoil-disposal areas by local in- terests cost $5,705.24 for new work. A periodic examination of Caseys Pass cost $582.42 for maintenance. The total cost for the year was $6,287.66. The expenditures were $5,901.37. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 3 percent completed. Work has been limited to completion of about 28 percent of the required detail planning. Under previous projects, channels, following in general the alinement of the proj- ect waterway, have been dredged and jetties constructed as fol- lows: Work Depth Width Length Dates Feet Feet Miles Channel from Punta Rasa through Pine 7 100 26 April 1903 to October 1903. Island Sound to Charlotte Harbor. Channel in Little Sarasota Bay from No- 4 50-75 18 1898 to June 1927. komis to Sarasota. Channel in Sarasota Bay from Sarasota to 7 100 38 October 1891 to July 1939. Tampa Bay. Entrance channel from the Gulf of Mexico 8 100 .67 June 1937 to October 1937. at Caseys Pass (Venice Inlet). Two jetties, each 659.4 feet long and with ..................... .... February 1937 to July 1937. bulkhead extensions at Caseys Pass (maintained under the existing project). Channel from Tampa Bay to Boca Ciega 8 100 1.25 January 1920 to July 1920. Bay. Channel through lower Boca Ciega Bay 7 100 7.75 August 1911 to March 1912. to Blind Pass. Channel from Blind Pass to Clearwater 5 50 17 November 1910 to April 1915. Harbor. RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 797 When last surveyed the controlling depths in midchannel for one-half of former project widths were as follows: From Punta Rasa through Pine Island Sound to Charlotte Harbor, 6 feet in February 1940; Little Sarasota Bay from Nokomis to Sarasota, 3 feet, and thence in Sarasota Bay to Tampa Bay, 7 feet, in No- vember 1945; entrance channel from the Gulf of Mexico at Caseys Pass (Venice Inlet), 6.4 feet in March 1950; channel between Tampa and Boca Ciega Bays, 8 feet, and thence through lower Boca Ciega Bay to Blind Pass, 7.1 feet, in November 1939; and from Blind Pass to Clearwater Harbor, 5 feet in April 1940. The costs under the existing project have been $166,932.75 for new work and $34,161.83 for maintenance, a total of $201,094.58. The expenditures have been $201,143.72. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended and accounts receivable June 30, 1950, $1,176.04, will be applied to new-work studies, examinations, and furnishing local interests data in connection with their acquisition of rights-of-way and spoil areas during fiscal year 1951. No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ---- - - -- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated ..- $168,249. 11 .... .. $10,000.00 -$9, 000.00 ....._ _____. . $683, 588.21 Cost-........... 38,139. 21 $80, 903.09 19, 282. 63 22, 902. 58 $5, 705.24 682, 412.17 Expenditures .... 33, 574. 51 86, 841.39 18, 725.20 23, 409.83 5, 571.28 682, 461.31 Maintenance: Appropriated.... 14, 750.89- ..... -- _---........ 25, 000.00 -6, 729.38 484, 911.15 Cost.......-..... 15,891.21- ....... 17,688.20 582.42 484,911.15 Expenditures ..- 14, 750.89 -_-----.... .. .- 17, 940.53 330.09 484,911.15 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950..................... $1,176.04 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.................... 4,541,900.00 20. CHARLOTTE HARBOR, FLA. Location.-This harbor is a large bay on the west coast of Florida. The entrance is 68 miles south of the entrance to Tampa Bay and 150 miles north of Key West. (See U. S. Coast and Geo- detic Survey Chart No. 1255.) Previous projects.-Appropriations for removing obstructions from Peace River (formerly Peace Creek) were made in 1881, 1882, and 1886. Improvement of Charlotte Harbor and Peace River was authorized by act of September 19, 1890. A project for improvement of Pine Island Sound is now included in "Previous projects" for Intracoastal Waterway, Caloosahatchee River to Anclote River, Fla. For further details see page 152, Annual Report for 1890; page 1828, Annual Report for 1915; and page 769, Annual Report for 1945. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 32 feet deep at 939127--61-voL 1--51 798 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 mean low water and 300 feet wide, increased to 700 feet wide at the bend, from the Gulf of Mexico to Port Boca Grande, just in- side the entrance, thence 10 feet deep and 100 feet wide to the municipal terminal at Maud Street, Punta Gorda, with a turning basin 200 feet square at the outer end of the terminal. The length of waterway included in the project is about 4.5 miles from the Gulf of Mexico to Port Boca Grande, and thence about 25 miles to Punta Gorda. The mean tidal range is 1 foot at Port Boca Grande and 1.4 feet at Punta Gorda. The extreme range is about 3 feet at Port Boca Grande and 3.8 feet at Punta Gorda. Strong southwesterly winds raise the water level about 1.5 feet, and strong northerly and east- erly winds lower it about 1 foot. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects, and exclusive of $15,- 562.78 contributed by local interests, is $408,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate of annual cost of maintenance is $29,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents July 25, 1912 A 24-foot channel 300 feet wide from the Gulf of Mex- H. Doc. 699, 62d Cong., 2d sess. ico through the Boca Grande entrance. Mar. 3, 1925 A depth of 27 feet at the entrance and a width of 500 H. Doc. 113, 66th Cong., 1st sess. feet at the bend. July 3, 1930 The 10-foot depth to Punta Gorda and the turning Rivers and Harbors Committee basin at that point. Doc. 1, 70th Cong., 1st sess.' Aug. 26, 1937 The 30-foot depth at the entrance and the 700-foot Rivers and Harbors Committee width at the bend. Doc. 95, 74th Cong., 2d sess. 1 May 17, 1950 Deepening the entrance channel to 32 feet.--------- H. Doe. 186, 81st Cong., 1st sess. 1 Contains latest published maps. Local cooperation.-Deepening of the entrance channel to 32 feet (H. Doc. 186, 81st Cong., 1st sess.) is subject to the condition that local interests furnish assurances satisfactory to the Secre- tary of the Army that they will hold and save the United States free from damages due to construction of the improvement. All prior requirements have been fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-These consist of a phosphate wharf at Port Boca Grande and a municipal earth-fill pier about 850 feet long, retained by steel-sheet piling, at Punta Gorda. Both wharves are open to the public. Railway connections are available at Port Boca Grande, and highway and railway connections are available at Punta Gorda. The facilities are considered adequate for exist- ing commerce. (For further details see Port Series No. 8, Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-Dredging by con- tract to remove shoaling in the 10-foot channel at Punta Gorda was performed with dredge No. 6 during April 14 to 24, 1950. A total of 53,854 cubic yards of material was removed at a cost of $12,- 854.07. Dredging with the U. S. hopper dredge Hyde to remove shoals in the 30-foot entrance channel for a width of 200 feet was begun December 20, 1949, and completed January 20, 1950. A total of 132,000 cubic yards of material, place measurement, was RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 799 removed at a cost of $61,647.92. Periodic condition surveys and inspections cost $926.14. The total cost for the year was $75,428.13 for maintenance. The expenditures were $75,328.13. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 49 percent completed. A channel 24 feet deep and 300 feet wide from the Gulf of Mexico to Port Boca Grande was dredged be- tween November 1912 and April 1913; was deepened to 27 feet (500 feet wide at the bend) between August and December 1946, and was further deepened to 30 feet (700 feet wide at the bend) between August 1938 and August 1939. The 10-foot channel thence to Punta Gorda was dredged from February to April 1931. The work remaining to be done to complete the project is dredging to deepen the existing entrance channel to 32 feet. When last surveyed the controlling depths were as follows: The entrance channel to Port Boca Grande, 28.7 feet in midchannel with limit- ing depths of 29.9 feet and 28.8 feet in the left and right outside quarters, respectively, in April 1950; and in the channel thence to Punta Gorda, 11 feet in January 1950. The costs and expendi- tures under the existing project have been $193,964.76 for new work and $673,459.18 for maintenance, a total of $867,423.94. In addition, $15,562.78 were expended from contributed funds for new work in the Boca Grande entrance channel. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1951. The sum of $343,400 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1952 for maintenance dredging, with United States hopper dredge, to restore 30-foot depth throughout present channel, and periodic condition surveys and inspections. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated--...-------------- ------------------------------------------ 1306, 964. 76 Cost...------------- -------------.--------------.---------------------------- 1306,964. 76 Expenditures----....------------....... .. ...------------------------------------------ 1306, 964. 76 Maintenance: Appropriated... -- $145, 800.00 . $2, 000.00 $75, 085.37 673, 459.18 Cost-------.........----.. 226, 090. 75 Expenditures -....-- 225, 991.11 ------- $99. 64- ------- - - - 1, 745.70 1, 845.70 75, 428.13 75, 328.13 673, 459.18 673, 459.18 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.......... $214,000 1 In addition, $15, 562. 78 were expended from contributed funds for new work. 21. TAMPA HARBOR, FLA. Location.-This harbor is a large natural indentation of the Gulf of Mexico about midway of the western coast of the penin- sula of Florida. The entrance is about 220 miles north of Key West, about 330 miles from Pensacola, 360 miles from Mobile, and 512 miles from New Orleans. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 586, 587, and 1257.) 800 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Previous projects.-Adopted by the following river and harbor acts: For Tampa Bay, acts of June 14, 1880, and August 11, 1888; for Tampa and Hillsboro Bays, acts of June 14, 1880, March 3, 1899, and March 3, 1905; for Hillsboro River, act of June 14, 1880. For further details see pages 1829, 1830, and 1831 of the Annual Report for 1915, and page 665, Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for: (a) Channels from the Gulf of Mexico through Tampa and Hillsboro Bays and upper Tampa Harbor to the city of Tampa, and through Tampa Bay to Port Tampa City, 36 feet deep and 600 feet wide in Egmont Channel, thence 34 feet deep with widths of 500 feet in Mullet Key Cut, 400 feet in Tampa Bay, Hillsboro Bay, Port Tampa, and Sparkman Channels, and 30 feet deep with widths of 500 feet in Ybor Channel and 300 feet in Seddon and Garrison Channels; (b) widening the bend between Sparkman Channel and Cut D of Hillsboro Bay Channel by 250 feet; (c) a turning basin 30 feet deep at the mouth of Hillsboro River (west end of Garrison Chan- nel) involving cutting back the northwest corner of Seddon Island by 150 feet; (d) a turning basin 34 feet deep at the en- trance to Ybor Channel including widening the bend between Sparkman and Garrison Channels by cutting back the northeast corner of Seddon Island (to about 950 feet from the point of intersection of the edges of the two channels) and cutting off the resulting corners; (e) a turning basin 34 feet deep at the en- trance to the Port Tampa City terminals, 2,000 feet long and 750 feet wide; (f) maintenance of a channel dredged in Hillsboro River under a previous project, 12 feet deep, 200 feet wide, and 2,400 feet long, from the turning basin at the mouth to a point 100 feet south of the Lafayette Street Bridge, and provision of a channel 9 feet deep and 100 feet wide thence to a point 2,000 feet upstream from the Columbus Drive (formerly Michigan Avenue) Bridge, with removal of snags, wrecks, and piling thence to the Florida Avenue Bridge; (g) a channel 30 feet deep and 200 feet wide from the ship channel in Hillsboro Bay to and including the existing turning basin in the Alafia River to be enlarged to a depth of 30 feet, a width of 700 feet, and a length of 1,200 feet; (h) construction of a breakwater of dredged material at Peter O. Knight Field, Davis Islands, about 2,000 feet long and partially inclosing a landing basin for seaplanes (maintenance to be as- sumed by local interests). The length of the section included in the existing project is about 64.1 miles, including about 7.7 miles in the Hillsboro River and about 3.6 miles in the Alafia River Channel. The plane of reference is mean low water. The mean range of tide is 1.3 feet at the lower end of the bay, 1.6 feet at Port Tampa City, and 1.8 feet at Tampa. The extreme range is about 33/4 feet at the lower end of the bay and 43/4 feet at Tampa. Strong southwesterly winds raise the water level about 1.5 feet. Strong northerly winds, which usually occur in winter, lower the water level about 2 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $18,198,- 000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate of annual cost of maintenance, exclusive of the breakwater at Peter O. Knight Field, is $172,500. RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 801 The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents and reports SI I TAMPA BAY Mar. 3, 1899 For a channel 27 feet deep from the Gulf of Mexico to H. Doe. 52, 55th Cong., 3d sess. Port Tampa City, 500 feet wide across the bar and (also printed in Annual Report, 300 feet wide in the bay. 1899, p. 1640). Channel dimen- sions specified in act. Mar. 3, 1905 For a channel depth of 26 feet with sufficient width Specified in act. from the Gulf of Mexico to Port Tampa City. TAMPA AND HILLSBORO BAYS June 25, 1910 For a depth of 24 feet in Hillsboro Bay--- ...---- H. Doc. 634, 61st Cong., 2d sess. Aug. 8, 1917 For a 27-foot depth from Gulf of Mexico up to and in H. Doe. 1345, 64th Cong., 1st sess. the several channels of Hillsboro Bay, the widths to be 500 feet on the bar, 300 feet in Tampa Bay, Ybor and Garrison Channels, and 200 feet in Hills- boro Bay, Sparkman and Seddon Channels, with turning basins at the mouth ofHillsboro River and at Ybor Estuary. HILLSBORO RIVER Mar. 3, 1819 For a 12-foot channel to within 100 feet of the Lafay- H. Doc. 545, 55th Cong., 2d sess., ette St. highway bridge (maintenance only; new and Annual Report for 1898, pp. work completed under a previous project under 1357-1360. the title "Improving Hillsboro Bay, Fla."). TAMPA HARBOR Sept. 22, 1922 Consolidation of the above projects to form a single Specified in act. project for Tampa Harbor. July 3, 1930 Increasing the depth of Egmont Channel to 29 feet H. Doc. 100, 70th Cong., 1st sess. and the width of Sparkman Channel to 300 feet. Aug. 30, 19351 For a depth of 32 feet and a width of 600 feet on Eg- S. Doe. 22, 72d Cong., 1st sess. mont Bar, a depth of 30 feet and a width of 400 feet in Mullet Key Cut, and a depth of 30 feet and a width of 300 feet in all other project channels in Tampa Harbor (except in Hillsboro River and in the channel leading to Alafia River: a turning basin 2,000 feet long and 550 feet in maximum width at the entrance to the Port Tampa City terminals. June 20, 1938 For widening the bend between Sparkman Chan- S. Doc. 164, 75th Cong., 3d sess. nel and Cut D of Hillsboro Bay Channel by 250 feet; widening Ybor Channel to 400 feet; and ex- tending the turning basin at the west end of Garri- son Channel (mouth of Hillsboro River) easterly for 300 feet. Do........ For construction of a breakwater at Peter O. Knight Senate Committee 2 Print, 76th Field, Davis Islands, its maintenance to be as- Cong., 1st sess. sumed by local interests. Mar. 2, 1945 For widening Sparkman Channel to 400 feet and S. Doc. 183, 78th Cong., 2d sess. Ybor Channel to 500 feet; widening the bend be- tween Sparkman and Garrison Channels an addi- tional 250 feet to extend the turning basin westerly, and widening the bend between Seddon and Gar- rison Channels by 150 feet (in lieu of 300 feet pre- viously authorized) to extend the turning basin easterly. Do........ For a channel 9 feet deep and 100 feet wide in the H. Doc. 119, 77th Cong., 1st sess.s Hillsboro River for about 2.4 mIes above the up- per end of the existing 12-foot channel, and for the removal of obstructions thence to the Florida Ave. Bridge. Do....... For a channel 25 feet deep and 150 feet wide from the S. Doc. 16, 77th Cong., 1st sess. Hillsboro Bay Channel to and including a turn- ing basin in the Alafia River. (Revoked by act of May 17, 1950.) s May 17, 1950 For deepening Egmont Channel to 36 feet; enlarging H. Doc. 258, 81st Cong., 1st sess. Mullet Key Cut, Tampa Bay Channel, Hillsboro Bay Channel, Port Tampa Channel, and Port Tampa turning basin to present project dimen- sions; deepening Sparkman Channel and Ybor turning basin to 34 feet; a channel 30 feet deep and 200 feet wide from Hillsboro Bay Channel to and including a turning basin in Alafia River, 700 feet wide and 1,200 feet long (in lieu of the improve- ment previously authorized); and substantial widening at entrances, bends and turns. 1 Included in Public Works Administration program, Sept. 6, 1933. SContains the latest published maps. 802 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Recommended modifications of project.-Under date of March 9, 1950, the Chief of Engineers recommended modification of the existing project to provide for removal of snags, wrecks, piling, and similar obstructions from the channel of Hillsboro River between the upstream end of the existing project at the Florida Avenue Bridge and the city waterworks dam, at an estimated cost to the United States of $14,400 for new work with no increase in the annual cost of maintenance in addition to that now required, subject to certain conditions of local cooperation (H. Doc. 567, 81st Cong., 2'd sess.). Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of June 20, 1938, (S. Doc. 164, 75th Cong., 3d sess.), authorized widening the bend between Sparkman Channel and Cut D of Hillsboro Bay Channel by 250 feet, widening Ybor Channel from 300 to 400 feet, and extending the turning basin at the west end of Garrison Channel easterly for 300 feet, subject to the conditions that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, necessary rights-of-way and suitable spoil-disposal areas for new work and for subsequent maintenance as required, and move and re- construct all bulkheads, wharves, buildings, roads, railroad tracks, and all other structures as may be necessary. The River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, authorized the further widening of Ybor Channel to 500 feet, widening Spark- man Channel to 400 feet, widening the bend between Garrison and Sparkman Channels, and reducing the widening between Seddon and Garrison Channels from 300 to 150 feet (S. Doc. 183, 78th Cong., 2d sess.), subject to the conditions that the City of Tampa agree to commence and complete promptly the construc- tion of the belt-line railroad and the paving of streets on the north and east sides of Ybor Channel (first required by River and Harbor Act of August 8, 1917, and complied with as regards the west side of the channel) when necessary in the judgment of the Secretary of War; and provided further, that local interests fur- nish, free of cost to the United States, all lands required for the provision of the improvements and for the disposal of dredged material during construction, and for subsequent maintenance as and when required, and construct such bulkheads and retaining walls, and strengthen or move adjacent structures, as may be required to safeguard both the channels and the adjacent lands and structures, all in a manner satisfactory to and approved by the Chief of Engineers and the Secretary of War, and agree to hold and save the United States free from claims for damages resulting from the improvement. In 1945 the Florida Legislature adopted a bill creating the Hillsborough County Port Authority as the governing body and authority of the area defined in the act as Hillsborough County Port District, comprising approximately the northwest quarter and part of the southwest quarter of Hillsborough County. It includes all channel and terminal areas of Tampa and Port Tampa, but excludes the Alafia River and the relatively undeveloped area east of the upper harbor. On September 9, 1949, the Hills, borough County Port Authority adopted a resolution agreeing to comply with all conditions imposed in Senate Document 164, 75th RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 803 Congress, third session. On October 11, 1949, the port authority adopted a resolution agreeing to and assuming full responsibility for compliance with the requirements as set forth in Senate Docu- ment 183, 78th Congress, second session, except any requirement to extend the trackage of the municipal belt-line railroad (ex- tension not now required in accordance with the provisions of the River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950), but specifically including the obligation in respect to the portion thereof already completed. The Chief of Engineers accepted those resolutions on November 21 and December 28, 1949, respectively, as satisfactory assurance of compliance. The port authority has furnished, or caused to be furnished, all lands, easements, rights-of-way and spoil-disposal areas required for new work provided for in those documents. All streets on the west side of Ybor Channel have been paved, and the through streets on the north and east sides have been paved. In addition, the port authority has furnished evidence satisfactory to the district engineer that the United States will be held harm- less in the event of sloughing of banks as a result of dredging. The width of Ybor Channel has been restricted to a minimum of 480 feet at some localities to make unnecessary the construction of bulkheads and retaining walls and the strengthening or mov- ing of structures. The River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1945, authorized certain improvements in Hillsboro River (H. Doc. 119, 77th Cong., 1st sess.) subject to the conditions that local interests fur- nish, free of cost to the United States, all lands, easements, and rights-of-way and suitable spoil-disposal areas for initial work and subsequent maintenance when and as required; agree to make at their expense necessary alterations to structures crossing the river; and hold and save the United States free from claims for damages resulting from the improvement. The Hillsborough County Port Authority has indicated that it will comply with these requirements when it becomes evident that funds will be made available. The work authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved May 17, 1950, is subject to the conditions that for new work responsible local interests give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that they will: (a) provide without cost to the United States all lands, easements, rights-of-way, and spoil- disposal areas necessary for construction and subsequent mainte- nance of the project, when and as required; (b) hold and save the United States free from damage due to the construction and sub- sequent maintenance of the works; (c) construct such bulkheads and retaining works, and strengthen or move adjacent structures as may be required, prior to dredging, to safeguard the channels, basins, and adjacent lands and structures in accordance with plans approved by the Chief of Engineers; (d) provide, prior to or concurrently with the Federal improvement, additional or en- larged slips and berthing space with necessary terminal facilities at Port Tampa City in accordance with plans approved by the Chief of Engineers; (e) open existing terminal facilities in Alafia River to all at the same rates and charges that apply to other Tampa Harbor terminals and expand those facilities as and when 804 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 required to meet the needs of commerce; and (f) open the termi- nal facilities at Tampa Harbor to all on equal terms. The project document further provides: (1) that the existing conditions of local cooperation whereby approval of wharfage charges by the Secretary of War is required (River and Harbor Act of August 8, 1917), be revoked; (2) that the requirements pertaining to the municipal belt-line railroad (River and Harbor Act of August 8, 1917, H. Doc. 1345, 64th Cong., 1st sess., and River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, S. Doc. 183, 78th Cong., 2d sess., be modi- fied so as to require no further extension of trackage with the understanding that the city's obligation with respect to the com- pleted portion shall remain in force until relieved by the Chief of Engineers. All other and prior requirements have been fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-There are 57 piers and wharves at Tampa, including 14 on Hillsboro River at Tampa, 28 other piers within the Tampa city limits, 1 at East Tampa, 13 on the slip at Port Tampa City, and 1 on Old Tampa Bay at Rattlesnake, Fla. Those on Hillsboro River are suitable for small vessels drawing up to 11 feet; all others are used by deep-draft vessels. The municipal terminals are on Ybor Channel and consist of a slip 778 feet long, 250 feet wide, with a wharf on either side, one of which has a steel-frame transit shed. The City of Tampa also owns a shore wharf on Hillsboro River and another on Garrison Channel. Forty- eight of the facilities, including the municipal slip, have railway connections, and all have highway connections. The municipal terminals, 1 city wharf, and 10 private terminals are open to the public. The piers and wharves on the various channels are used principally as follows: 39 for general cargo and private com- modities, 10 for mooring or berthing vessels at shipyards, and 3 for various industrial purposes; 5 are not in use. The facilities are considered adequate for the existing commerce except at Port Tampa City. (See Port Series No. 17, revised 1947, Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-New work: Dredg- ing by contract to widen Ybor Channel to 500 feet was begun April 8, 1950, with the dredge Orleans, and was 76 percent com- pleted at the end of the fiscal year. There were removed 361,021 cubic yards of material at a cost of $315,393.09. Hired-labor sur- veys and preparation of plans and specifications for the contract dredging in Ybor Channel, and hired-labor surveys for proposed dredging in Hillsboro River, cost $17,877.41. Real estate expense in connection with the procurement of rights-of-way and spoil- disposal areas by local interests cost $397.55. Maintenance: Dredging with the U. S. hopper dredge Hyde was performed between January 22 and February 15, 1950, to remove the most obstructive shoaling in Cut C Hillsboro Bay Channel, Sparkman Channel, Seddon Channel, and in the bend between Cuts C and D, Hillsboro Bay Channel. Project depth was restored in the area dredged; a total of 175,835 cubic yards of material, place measurement, was removed at a cost of $53,900.53. Periodic condition surveys and inspections cost $8,589.62. RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 805 The costs for the year were $333,668.05 for new work and $62,- 490.15 for maintenance, a total of $396,158.20. The expenditures were $226,344.96. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 56 percent completed. Dredging was begun in August 1899 to provide a channel 24 feet deep and of sufficient width from the Gulf of Mexico to Port Tampa City, and in November 1910 to provide a channel of the same depth in Hillsboro Bay to Tampa. Dredging has been continued intermittently to secure greater depths and widths as authorized from time to time. Egmont Channel, 29 feet deep and 500 feet wide, was completed in July 1931, and channels 30 feet deep, 400 feet wide at Mullet Key cut and Tampa Bay Channel cut A, 300 feet wide thence to and in- cluding the Port Tampa Channel, Hillsboro Bay Channel, Seddon Channel, Sparkman Channel, Ybor Channel, and 275 feet wide in Garrison Channel were completed in June 1936. Egmont Reloca- tion Channel, to replace the old channel alinement on Egmont Bar, was dredged 32 feet deep and 600 feet wide from February 1938 to May 1939. Sparkman Channel was widened to a total width of 400 feet and the bends between Sparkman Channel and Cut D of Hillsboro Bay Channel were widened to project dimen- sions between July 1947 and May 1949. A turning basin 2,750 feet long and 550 feet wide was dredged at the entrance to the Port Tampa City terminals between November 1933 and December 1935. The turning basin at the entrance to Ybor Channel ,was completed in July 1947, and that at the west end of Garrison Channel (mouth of Hillsboro River), in May 1949. A channel 12 feet deep and 200 feet wide in Hillsboro River from the mouth to within 100 feet of the Lafayette Street Bridge was dredged between December 1899 and about June 1905 under a previous project, and has been maintained under the existing project. The breakwater of dredged material at Peter O. Knight municipal airport was constructed from August 1940 to January 1941, and the City of Tampa has formally assumed responsibility for its care, preservation, and maintenance. When last surveyed the controlling depths were as follows: 806 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Dredged dimensions Minimum depth Date Section Left Channel Right Width Depth outside for half outside quarter dredged quarter width Feet Feet Feet Feet Feet October 1949 Egmont Relocation Channel....-------- 600 32 30.8 32.0 32.0 Do___...._ Mullet Key Cut-............. .. - 400 30 30.9 31.4 30.0 Tampa Bay Channel: January 1948_ Cut A----._ ----...... 400 30 30.0+ 30. 0+ 31.0 Do .... Cuts B to F ................... 300 30 30.5 30.0+ 31.0 June 1950 ... Port Tampa Channel --- 300 30 20.5 24. 7 26. 0 January 1948_ Port Tampa turning basin -.... 550 30 24. 2 30. 0+ 27. 6 Hillsboro Bay Channel: October 1949. Cuts A and C_---- - ---- 300 30 28.4 30.0 27.2 Do.... Cut D_---- .. --------- 300 30 29.9 27.2 27.2 Upper Harbor: Do . -- Seddon Channel................ 300 30 29.0 29.0 29. 2 Do. _ Sparkman Channel_ 400 30 28. 8 29.1 29.0 Do . Garrison Channel........ 275 30 29.0 28. 4 29.0 January 1948 Ybor Channel_-----.--2 1300 30 29.1 21.3 14.6 April 1946__ Alafia River Channel ... 150 23 14. 7 17. 0 11.0 March 1944 Hillsboro River: Mouth to Lafay- 200 12 9.0 10.9 9.0 ette Street Bridge. 1939-----......---.. Thence to a point 2,000 feet up- (3) (3) stream from Columbus Drive 100 9 ----------- 4. 1 - Bridge. 1 Dredging to widen the channel to 500 feet is now in progress and will be completed during July 1950. 2 As dredged by local interests; project depth is 30 feet, and width 200 feet. 3 Project dimensions; no work has been done by the United States. The work remaining to be done to complete the project is as follows: Complete dredging to widen Ybor Channel 100 feet on each side to a total width of 500 feet; dredge a channel 9 feet deep and 100 feet wide in Hillsboro River for about 2.4 miles above the upper end of the existing 12-foot channel, and thence remove obstructions to the Florida Avenue Bridge; and the im- provements authorized by Act of May 17, 1950 (H. Doc. 258, 81st Cong., 1st sess.). The total costs and expenditures under the existing project have been as follows: Costs Funds -Ex-- penditures New work Maintenance Total Regular.-_ ____________--------$7, 319,164. 90 $2,258,976.00 $9, 578,140.90 $9, 425, 218.06 Public Works_----......-. .. ---... 1, 329, 300.47 1, 329, 300.47 1,329, 300.47 Emergency Relief.---. _- -1, 463, 000.00 1,463,000.00 1, 463, 000.00 Total_- - --................. . . 10,111, 465.37 2, 258, 976. 00 12, 370, 441.37 12, 217, 518.53 Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $255,296.02, plus an anticipted allotment of $240,001.99 during fiscal year 1951, a total of $495,298.01, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950............................ $152,922.84 New work: Complete, by existing contract, dredging to wid- en Ybor Channel to 500 feet, July 1 to 8, 1950 $71,623.71 Partially complete, by hired labor, surveys and preparation of plans and specifications for dredging and snagging to provide the author- ized improvement in Hillsboro River from RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 807 upper end of existing 12-foot channel to Florida Avenue bridge, July to October 1950 225.32 71,849.03 Maintenance: Dredge, with United States hopper dredge Hyde, to remove shoals throughout the proj- ect, 434 months, Aug. 8 to Dec. 31, 1950 .... 262,526.14 Periodic condition surveys, inspections, and con- tingencies ............................... 8,000.00 270,526.14 Total for all work................................. 495,298.01 The additional sum of $200,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing fiscal year 1952 for maintenance dredging, with United States hopper dredge, to restore 30-foot depth throughout present chan- nels, and periodic condition surveys and inspections. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including • fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated.... $239, 230. 48 $250, 000. 00 -$30, 000. 00 $600,000. 00 $414, 986. 80 $11,062,369.72 Cost ... . .- 24, 862. 53 127, 184.01 305, 306. 14 585, 342. 66 333, 668. 05 10, 964, 515. 83 Expenditures.... 26,120.71 113, 262. 69 316, 081.82 603, 765. 26 164, 878. 83 10, 812, 261.75 Maintenance: Appropriated ..- 85, 399.21 - ---- 150, 000.00 -55,000.00 65, 300.00 2, 280, 602. 53 - Cost... ..... 126, 810.48 44, 725.27 92, 271.76 4, 265.05 62, 490.15 2, 276, 083. 24 Expenditures ... 122, 893.21 48, 662. 89 87, 274.34 9, 523.56 61, 466. 13 2, 275, 414. 48 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ...................... $9,292.65 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.................... 8,014,700.00 22. ST. PETERSBURG HARBOR, FLA. Location.-St. Petersburg is on the west shore of Tampa Bay 8.75 miles southwest of Port Tampa City. The entrance from the Gulf of Mexico to Tampa Bay is about midway of the west coast of the Florida peninsula, about 330 miles southeast of Pensacola, Fla., and 65 miles northerly from Charlotte Harbor. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 586, 587, and 1257.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of July 25, 1912, and August 8, 1917. For further details see page 769, Annual Report for 1929, and page 671, Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for: (a) An entrance channel 300 feet wide and 24 feet deep from that depth in Tampa Bay southwesterly about 2,000 feet and thence westward about 5,280 feet along the alinement of the previously authorized 19-foot-depth entrance channel and the southerly side of the basin, "Port of St. Petersburg," to Bayboro Harbor; (b) a 24-foot-depth throughout the Port of St. Petersburg and between the entrance channel and the Maritime Service south bulkhead, from 1,600 to 2,200 feet long and about 900 feet wide; (c) a channel 15 feet deep and 100 808 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 feet wide in Bayboro Harbor along the southwesterly 300 feet of the Maritime Service bulkhead; (d) a basin in Bayboro Harbor 12 feet deep, 700 to 1,400 feet long, and 800 feet wide; (e) a chan- nel 12 feet deep, 75 feet wide, and 300 feet long in the mouth of Salt Creek; (f) an entrance channel from the south, 20 feet deep and 200 feet wide extending northerly about 5.5 miles from deep water in lower Tampa Bay, and thence a channel 19 feet deep and 250 feet wide leading westward to the 24-foot-depth entrance channel. The general plan for construction of items (a) to (e) is subject to such modifications as in the discretion of the Secretary of the Army and the Chief of Engineers may seem advisable. The Deficiency Act of March 4, 1929, authorized the expenditure of $17,000 for dredging a channel 16 feet deep and about 200 feet wide on the easterly side of, and as close as practicable to, the Point Pinellas lighted beacon, bearing about 3280 true. The total length of the project is about 8.9 miles. The plane of reference is mean low water. The mean range of tide in Tampa Bay is 1.5 feet; the spring range, 1.9 feet. Strong southwesterly winds raise the water level as much as 1.5 feet; strong northerly winds, mostly in winter, lower it as much as 2 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $418,000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects, but includ- ing $17,000 for the Point Pinellas Channel. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $9,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents July 3, 1930 For a channel 19 feet deep and 250 feet wide westward S. Doc. 229, 70th Cong., 2d sess. from Tampa Bay to and along the southerly side of Port of St. Petersburg basin, and a depth of 21 feet in that basin. Aug. 26, 1937 For a 20-foot-depth channel from the lower portion River and Harbor Committee Doe of Tampa Bay to the easterly end of the previously 71, 74th Cong., 2d sess. authorized 19-foot-depth channel. (1) For expenditure of $17,000 for dredging in the Point Specified in act. Pinellas Channel (new work only). May 17, 1950 For a 24-foot-depth entrance channel; deepening H. Doc. 70, 81st Cong., 1st sess., Port of St. Petersburg to 24 feet and provision of (Contains the latest published that depth between the entrance channel and the maps.) Maritime Service south bulkhead; a 15-foot- depth channel in Bayboro Harbor along the south- westerly 300 feet of the Maritime Service bulk- head; a 12-foot depth in Bayboro Harbor; and a 12-foot-depth channel at the mouth of Salt Creek. I Deficiency Act of March 4, 1929. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act approved May 17, 1950, imposed the condition that local interests give assur- ances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that they will (a) furnish, without cost to the United States, all lands, ease- ments, rights-of-way, and spoil-disposal areas necessary for the initial construction and subsequent maintenance, when and as required, (b) hold and save the United States free from damage due to the construction works and subsequent maintenance; and (c) strengthen or move such municipal and privately owned structures as may be necessary to safeguard both the channels and adjacent lands and structures. RIVERS AND HARBORS--JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 809 All prior requirements have been fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-At the Port of St. Petersburg turning basin, these consist of a municipal concrete wharf 1,500 feet long and 2 warehouses on the north side of the basin. The space be- tween the Port of St. Petersburg and Bayboro Harbor is occupied by the United States Maritime Service training station, with about 1,360 feet of wharfage space available. The United States Coast Guard depot is south of the entrance channel and east of Salt Creek. On the north, west, and south sides of Bayboro Harbor are five oil company wharves, two marine repair and supply plants, a sand and shell wharf, six marine railways, the steam-electric plant and fuel wharf of the Florida Power Corpora- tion, and four privately owned marginal wharves. Two oil com- panies have terminals on Salt Creek. Three municipal yacht basins, the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Pier and the Municipal Recreational Pier are north of the Port of St. Petersburg. The railroad pier is used for switching purposes and is not available to harbor traffic. None of the terminals have rail connections; all are served by paved highways. The facilities are considered adequate for the existing and immediately prospective commerce, and are open to all on equal terms. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 45 percent completed. About 1911 local interests dredged Bayboro Harbor 14 feet deep, 450 feet wide, and 1,360 feet long with a connecting channel to Tampa Bay, but by 1912 the depth had shoaled to about 10 feet. Between 1924 and 1928, the City of St. Petersburg virtually completed the dredging of an entrance chan- nel 19 feet deep and 250 feet wide leading westward from Tampa Bay to the city terminals, with a turning basin 20 feet deep, known as the Port of St. Petersburg, at the inner end of the channel. Dredging spoil was used to make additional land around the basin, on which the wharves, transit sheds, and other termi- nal facilities were constructed. The United States completed the entrance channel to full depth of 19 feet and the Port of St. Petersburg to full depth of 21 feet during March and April 1931. During December 1929 and January 1930, the Point Pinellas Channel was dredged 14 feet deep, 200 feet wide, and 6,200 feet long. The 20-foot depth entrance channel leading northerly from lower Tampa Bay was dredged between November 1938 and Sep- tember 1939. In 1943, under authority of section 3 of the River and Harbor Act approved October 17, 1940, Salt Creek was dredged 10 feet deep and from 50 to 75 feet wide for about 1,500 feet from its mouth. Under authority of section 3 of the River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1945, a 12-foot basin was dredged in Bay- boro Harbor, about 1,300 feet long on the south and 700 feet on the north, and about 800 feet wide. The work was done during September 1945 as a war-emergency measure. The controlling mean-low-water depths when last ascertained were as follows: 20.5 feet for a width of 200 feet in the 20-foot channel leading northward from Tampa Bay, in April 1940; 19 feet for a width of 225 feet in the 19-foot entrance channel and 21.1 feet throughout the Port of St. Petersburg basin, in February 810 REPORT OF-CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 1943; and 14.5 feet for a width of 200 feet in Point Pinellas Channel, in May 1938. The work remaining to be done to complete the project is that authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved May 17, 1950. The costs and expenditures under the existing project have been $238,054.85, of which $188,889.69 was for new work, includ- ing $17,000 for the Point Pinellas Channel, and $49,165.16 was for maintenance. In addition, $6,353.43 was expended from contrib- uted funds for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated---- _ - - ..- ..------------ - . -. - - $221,578.31 Cost... ---------------------------------- 221,578.31 Expenditures---....---------------------- --- ----- -_-------------- 221, 578.31 Maintenance: Appropriated . ------------------- 169, 696.79 Cost ------------ --- 69,696, 71 1------------- Expenditures.... ---------------- 169, 696. 79 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project............ $228,400 1 In addition, $6, 353. 43 contributed funds were expended forimaintenance. 23. OZONA, FLA., CHANNEL AND TURNING BASIN Location.-On the east shore of St. Joseph Sound on the west coast of the Florida peninsula about 30 miles north of the entrance to Tampa Harbor. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1257.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 6 feet deep and 80 feet wide from the location of the authorized Intracoastal Waterway, Caloosahatchee River to Anclote River, Fla., to and including a turning basin 6 feet deep and 150 feet square at the head of the Ozona Fish Co. pier at Ozona, Fla., with such modi- fications in the general plan of improvement as in the discretion of the Chief of Engineers may be advisable. The length of the improvement is about 4,300 feet. The mean tidal range at Ozona is about 1.8 feet; the spring range, about 2.4 feet. Strong south- erly winds raise the water level about 1 foot; strong northerly winds lower it about 1.5 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, approved in 1950, is $70,100. The latest approved estimate (1950) for annual cost of mainte- nance is $1,200. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved May 17, 1950 (H. Doc. 326, 81st Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-The project document provides that respon- sible local agencies give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 811 of the Army that they will: (a) provide without cost to the United States all lands, easements, rights-of-way, and spoil-disposal areas necessary for the construction and subsequent maintenance of the project, when and as required; (b) hold and save the United States free from damages due to construction works and sub- sequent maintenance; and (c) provide and maintain, without cost to the United States, adequate mooring facilities and utilities, including a public landing with suitable supply facilities, open to all on equal terms. Terminal facilities.-There are no municipal piers or wharves at Ozona. A substantial vehicular pier about 310 feet long and 15 feet wide, leading to a receiving and storage fish house at the outer end, is maintained by the Ozona Fish Co. This pier, open to public use, has about 66 feet of dockage space and is equipped with freight-handling devices, utilities, and fueling facilities. A small, run-down, and seldom-used marine way is about 100 feet south of the Ozona Fish Co. pier. A modern and fully equipped marine way and storage basin, completed in 1947, capable of handling craft to 75-foot length and 6-foot draft, is maintained at the entrance to Minnow Creek, about 0.7 mile south of Ozona. The facilities are considered adequate for the existing and rea- sonably prospective commercial-fishing commerce. To permit full utilization of the improvement, a suitable public landing, complete with light, water, and fueling facilities, would be needed as other commercial uses and recreational boating increase in the area. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been done on this project. In May 1948, the controlling depth at the site of the authorized improvement was 1.5 feet. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. 24. ANCLOTE RIVER, FLA. Location.-Anclote River rises in the western part of the penin- sula of Florida and flows southwesterly, emptying into the Gulf of Mexico about 38 miles north of the entrance to Tampa Bay. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1257.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 9 feet deep at mean low water and 100 feet wide, with width increased at en- trance and at bends, from the Gulf of Mexico to and including a turning basin of irregular shape, 850 feet long and 300 feet in maximum width, at Tarpon Springs. The length of the section included in the project is about 8.5 miles. The mean range of tide is about 2 feet at the entrance, 1.5 feet at the mouth of the river, and 2 feet at Tarpon Springs. The ex- treme range is about 5.5 feet at the entrance. Strong southwest- erly winds raise the water level about 1 foot; strong northerly or northeasterly winds, which occur mostly during the winter, lower the water level about 1.5 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, approved in 1950, is $208,- 000. The latest (1950) approved estimate of annual cost of main- tenance is $5,000. 812 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 3, 1899 A channel 6 feet deep and 100 feet wide to Sponge H. Doe. 200, 55th Cong., 2d sess. Harbor, thence 4 feet deep to Tarpon Springs. Jan. 21, 1927 Extension of the 6-foot channel to Tarpon Springs, H. Doe. 18, 63d Cong., 1st sess. with a turning basin 200 feet wide and 500 feet long. Aug. 30, 1935 Deepening the channel to 9 feet from the Gulf of Rivers and Harbors Committee Mexico to the lower end of the turning basin at Doe. 36, 73d Cong., 2d sess. Tarpon Springs. Mar. 2, 1945 Extending and enlarging the channel upstream at H. Doe. 243, 76th Cong., 1st sess. Tarpon Springs to form a turning basin. (Contains latest published maps.) Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, imposed the conditions that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, all lands, easements, rights-of-way, and spoil-disposal areas for the initial work and for subsequent main- tenance as required; construct additional bulkheaded wharves, as required and approved by the Chief of Engineers and the Secre- tary of War; and hold and save the United States free from claims for damages resulting from the improvement. A resolution adopted June 4, 1946, by the City of Tarpoon Springs, agreeing to assume responsibility for complying with the above requirements, was accepted by the Chief of Engineers on July 11, 1946, as satis- factory assurance of compliance. All prior requirements have been fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-These consist of the Sponge Exchange marginal wharf 330 feet long, three fish wharves, three pertroleum-products wharves, and several small marine ways at Tarpon Springs, and numerous privately owned boathouses, piers, and wharves along the river. Highway connections only are pro- vided. The Sponge Exchange wharf is considered inadequate for the sponge fleet; other terminals are considered adequate for the existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 86 percent completed. A channel 100 feet wide and 6 feet deep from the Gulf of Mexico to Sponge Harbor and thence 4 feet deep to Tarpon Springs was provided between May 1900 and Novem- ber 1910. The 6-foot channel was extended to Tarpon Springs, with a turning basin 200 feet wide and 500 feet long at that local- ity, between December 1928 and May 1929. The channel was deepened to 9 feet from the Gulf of Mexico to the lower end of the turning basin at Tarpon Springs between September 1936 and September 1938. In May 1948, the controlling depth from the en- trance to Tarpon Springs was 9.5 feet except for a spot shoal with a limiting depth of 7.6 feet about opposite beacon 9, and a depth of 6 feet was available in the existing 6-foot-depth turning basin. The work remaining to be done to complete the project is exten- sion and enlargement of the channel upstream to form a new turn- ing basin of irregular shape, 9 feet deep, 850 feet long, and 300 feet in maximum width at Tarpon Springs. The costs and expen- ditures have been $178,427.04 for new work and $88,957.36 for maintenance, a total of $267,384.40. RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 818 Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled during the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated -__------------------.--------------.----------------------------$178,427.04 Cost...-------------. -------------------------------- -178,427.04 Expenditures---....--.........--...........----------------------------------------...-------------- 178,427.04 Maintenance: Appropriated-..- -----------.... ------------ $20,000.00 -$6, 348.01 .-------------- 88,957.36 Cost .....--- . . ...------------.. 13, 647.55 4.44 -88.957.36 Expenditures __-........ ......... __ . 14, 379. 48 -727.49 .-------------- 88,957.36 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.......... .$29,600 25. PITHLACHASCOTEE RIVER, FLA. Location.-Pithlachascotee River rises in several cypress swamps and ponds about 12 miles from the west coast of Florida. It flows about 18 miles, first southwesterly and then northwest- erly, through Pasco County, emptying into the Gulf of Mexico 57 miles north of the entrance to Tampa Bay. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1258.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 6 feet deep at mean low water and 100 feet wide from the Gulf of Mexico, fol- lowing a line requiring the least rock excavation, to and including a basin 6 feet deep, 200 feet in maximum width, and 730 feet long, immediately downstream from the highway bridge at Port Richey, Fla. The length of waterway under improvement is about 3.2 miles. The mean and extreme tidal ranges at its mouth are 2.1 feet and about 3 feet, respectively. Strong southwesterly winds raise the water level about 1 foot and strong northerly winds lower it about 1.5 feet. The estimated cost for new work, approved in 1950, is $95,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate of annual cost of mainte- nance is $1,000. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1945 (H. Doc. 86, 77th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-The authorized work is subject to the pro- visions that local interests provide, maintain, and operate termi- nals adequate to full utilization of the improvement, open to all on equal and reasonable terms; maintain a satisfactory channel im- mediately upstream from the first highway bridge; alter that bridge at their expense as may be necessary to adapt it to navi- gation needs; furnish, free of cost to the United States, all lands and spoil-disposal areas necessary for the initial work and subse- quent maintenance when and as required; and hold and save the United States free from all claims for damages resulting from the improvement. A resolution adopted September 3, 1945, by the 939127--51-vol. 1M52 814 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Board of Governors, New Port Richey Chamber of Commerce, agreeing to assume responsibility for compliance with features of local cooperation, was accepted by the Chief of Engineers on January 24, 1946, as satisfactory assurance of compliance. Terminal facilties.-These consist of two small municipal wharves open to the general public and having a total berthing space of about 100 feet at New Port Richey, two small wharves and a marine railway at Port Richey, and numerous privately owned wharves along the river. Highway connections only are available. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been done and no costs or expenditures have been incurred. In August 1940, the controlling depths were about 1.7 feet on the bar at the mouth and about 2 feet thence to the highway bridge at Port Richey. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled during the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. 26. HUDSON RIVER, FLA. Location.-HudsonRiver is a short, tortuous stream that has its source in a group of fresh-water springs at the village of Hudson, Fla., and flows westerly for about one-half mile to empty into the Gulf of Mexico about 60 miles north of the entrance to Tampa Harbor. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1258.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 6 feet deep at mean low water and 75 feet wide from the depth in the Gulf of Mexico to the head of Hudson River, with such modifications in the general plan of improvement as in the discretion of the Chief of Engineers may be advisable. The length of the improvement is about 3.3 miles. The stream is tidal to its source, the mean and spring ranges being about 2.3 and 3 feet, respectively. Strong southwesterly winds raise the water level about 1 foot and strong northeasterly winds lower it about 11/2 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $326,500. The latest approved estimate (1950) for annual cost of mainte- nance is $3,300. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved May 17, 1950 (H. Doc. 287, 81st Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950, provides that local interests give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that they will: (a) provide, without cost to the United States, all lands, easements, rights-of-way, and spoil- disposal areas necessary for the initial construction and subse- quent maintenance, when and as required; (b) hold and save the United States free from damages due to the construction works; and (c) provide and maintain at local expense, in accordance with plans approved by the Chief of Engineers, adequate public moor- ing facilities and utilities, including a landing with suitable supply facilities, open to all on equal terms. Terminal facilities.-A spring at the head of Hudson River RIVERS AND HARBORS--JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 815 forms a small pool in which small craft are sometimes anchored. Three wholesale fish houses have about 125 feet of finger piers over which fish and sponges are handled in commercial quantities. There is one small jack-up-type marine way capable of handling craft up to 22 feet long. All wharves have highway connections and, though privately owned, are open to limited public use. The facilities are considered adequate for the existing commerce, but as commercial use and recreational boating increase, additional facilities will be needed to permit full utilization of the improve- ment. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been done on this project. In September 1947, the controlling depths were about 1 foot in the river and 2 feet at the mouth. Proposedoperations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. 27. WITHLACOOCHEE RIVER, FLA. Location.-This river rises in the central part of the peninsula of Florida and flows generally northwesterly and westerly, empty- ing into the Gulf of Mexico about 20 miles southeast of Cedar Key, Fla., and 95 miles north of the entrance to Tampa Bay. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1259.) Previous projects.-A project for the improvement of the en- trance was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 13, 1902. For further details see page 1832 of the Annual Report for 1915, and page 523 of Annual Report for 1934. Existing pro]ect.-This provides for securing and maintaining a channel 10 feet deep at mean low water and 100 feet wide from the Gulf of Mexico to Port Inglis, just within the river entrance, by dredging and rock excavation; maintenance of the channel be- tween the river mouth and Inglis (steam-electric plant) to a depth of 10 feet and generally 70 feet wide; and removing snags, over- hanging trees, and loose rock, and cutting through shoals in the upper river, to make a draft of 2 feet available for about half the year as far as Croom (formerly Pembertons Ferry), 85 miles above the mouth. The Second Deficiency Appropriation Act, 1944, approved June 28, 1944, authorized the use of appropriations for rivers and harbors for the improvement in the interests of national defense and subject to the approval of the Chief of Engineers, of the channel between the mouth of the river and Inglis. The au- thorized work comprises the provision of a practical channel 10 feet deep at mean low water and 70 feet wide, with easing of bends, from Port Inglis to the steam-electric plant at Inglis, by dredging and rock excavation. The lengths of the sections in- cluded in the project are 4.1 miles from the Gulf to Port Inglis, thence 6.4 miles to the steam-electric plant at Inglis, and thence about 78.6 miles to Croom. The mean tidal range at the mouth is 2.8 feet and the spring range about 3.5 feet. The effect of the tide is perceptible for about 11 miles above the mouth. Strong southwesterly winds raise the water level at the mouth about 1 foot, and strong northerly winds, which usually occur during the 816 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 winter, lower the water level about 1.5 feet. Freshets raise the water level in the upper river from 4 to 6 feet and at the mouth about 1 foot. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1946, is $653,000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects, but including $299,859.38 for the improvement of the channel between the mouth and Inglis. The latest (1950) approved estimate of annual cost of maintenance is $5,500. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 3, 1881 Improving river from mouth to Hays Ferry, 79 Annual Report, 1880, pp. 1110- miles. 1119. Aug. 5, 18861 Extending improvement to Croom (Pembertons Annual Report, 1885, pp. 1277- Ferry), 6 miles above Hays Ferry. 1278. Mar. 2, 1907 A depth of 10 feet below mean low water from the H. Doe. 483, 59th Cong., 2d sess. Gulf to Port Inglis. June 28, 19442 Use of appropriations for rivers and harbors for im- Specified in act. proving the channel between the mouth and Inglis. July 24, 1946 Maintaining the channel 10 feet deep and generally H. Doe. 293, 79th Cong., 1st sess. 70 feet wide between the river mouth and Inglis. (Contains latest published maps.) 1 Modified in accordance with recommendations in Annual Report for 1885. (See also Annual Report for 1887, p. 1248.) 2Second Deficiency Appropriation Act, 1944. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act approved July 24, 1946, imposed the condition that local interests agree to fur- nish, free of cost to the United States, all rights-of-way and spoil- disposal areas necessary for the maintenance work when and as required, and hold and save the United States free from damages due to the maintenance work. Terminal facilities.-These consist of one small timber dock at Inglis with shore facilities for fuel-oil storage, and one dock at Yankeetown with shore facilities for gasoline storage; two small docks for handling fish-one each at Yankeetown and Inglis; one small dock at Panasoffkee open to public use; and several privately owned docks along the river. The facilities are considered ade- quate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Work to restore authorized channel dimensions by the removal of shoals, boulders, and other obstructions from the channel between Port Inglis and Inglis was begun by contract May 29, 1950, and was about 36 percent completed at the end of the year. Totals of 14,015 cubic yards of material, 1,530 cubic yards of rock or boulders, and 58 obstructions were removed. The cost was $12,695.55. Blasting and layout work was performed by hired labor in advance of shoal removal by contract. The cost was $948.47. The total cost for the year was $13,644.02, all for maintenance. The expenditures were $641.47. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project as a whole was about 90 percent completed. The entrance channel was about 85 percent completed. A channel 10 feet deep and 85 feet wide from the 10-foot contour in the Gulf of Mexico to Port Inglis was dredged between April 1908 and November 1914. A practical RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 817 channel 10 feet deep and 70 feet wide, with easing of five sharp bends, from the mouth of the river to the steam-electric plant at Inglis was provided by dredging and rock excavation between June 1945 and March 1946. Removal of snags, overhanging trees, sunken logs, loose rock and boulders, and some rock ledges from the river between its mouth and Croom was begun in March 1882 and was practically completed in 1892, thereby enabling light- draft boats to ascend the river to Croom, except at low-water stages. Under permit granted by the Secretary of War on April 16, 1904, a power dam and a lock 134 feet by 36 feet, now owned and operated by the Florida Power Corp., were built about 11.4 miles above the mouth of the river. The dam creates a pool ex- tending nearly to Dunnellon, 24.5 miles above the mouth. The lock, which had been inoperative since installation of the gates in 1916 except for about 7 months during 1926, was restored to op- erating condition in January 1942. When last surveyed, control- ling depths were as follows: Gulf of Mexico to Port Inglis, 10 feet for a width of 85 feet in September 1948; thence to the power plant at Inglis, 10 feet for a width of 70 feet except between Pats Elbow and Benners Creek where the depth was 6 feet in the southerly 30 feet of channel width, in June 1950; Inglis to Dunnel- Ion, 4 feet in May 1940; and thence to head of navigation at Croom about 2 feet during half the year with 1 foot during low stages. The depths are referred to mean low water, Gulf datum, between the entrance and the dam, and to local low-water stage of the river above that point. Between Dunnellon and Croom, the river was open, but the water was very low with a heavy fringe of hyacinths along the banks. The work remaining to be done to complete the project is the 15-foot widening of the entrance chan- nelto Port Inglis. The costs under the existing project have been $584,911.60 for new work and $149,324.15 for maintenance, a total of $734.235.75. The expenditures have been $721,283.20. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $46,308.53, minus an anticipated revocation of $10,855.98 during fiscal year 1951, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950............................ $12,952.55 Maintenance: Complete, under existing contract, removal of shoals, boulders, and other obstructions from the channel between Port Inglis and Inglis, July and August 1950 ...................... 18,430.92 Blasting and lay-out work, by hired labor, in advance of shoal removal by contract, July and August 1950 .......................... 2,461.26 Miscellaneous surveys, inspections, and contin- gencies, July 1950 to October 1950............ 1,607.82 22,500.00 Total for all work................................. 35,452.55 The additional sum of $25,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing fiscal year 1952 for maintenance dredging by contract to remove shoals in the entrance channel, and for miscellaneous sur- veys and inspections. 818 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 to1946 prior New work: Appropriated.... $213,157.03 - ----- --.. -- . .. - - -- -$614, . 911.60 Cost...----------- 214,256.99 -$33.07 - ----- . --------. ...... . 614,911.60 Expenditures .... 213,191.38 -34.35 -------- ... ---- ....- - --- 614. 911.60 Maintenance: Appropriated... -132, 665.36 ....... $25, 000. 00 $7, 000.00 $45, 028. 79 182, 680.13 Cost..-- -- 15, 055.86 33.07 2, 085.44 28,148.06 13, 644.02 149, 3z4. 15 Expenditures.... 17, 246. 22 36.02 2, 218. 64 28, 064.86 641.47 136, 371. 60 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ............ $68,100 28. HORSESHOE COVE, FLA. Location.-On the Gulf coast of Florida about 18 miles south- east of the mouth of the Steinhatchee River and 10 miles north- west of the mouth of the Suwannee River. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1259.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 6 feet deep and 75 feet wide from that depth in the Gulf of Mexico to and includ- ing an irregular-shaped basin of like depth at the village of Horseshoe, with such modifications in the general plan of im- provement as in the discretion of the Secretary of the Army and the Chief of Engineers may be advisable. The total length of the improvement is about 1.75 miles. The mean tidal range is 2.4 feet and the spring range, 3.1 feet. Strong southwesterly winds, to which the village is primarily exposed, raise the water level about 1 foot; strong northerly winds lower it about 11/2 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, approved in 1950, is $194,- 000. The latest approved estimate (1950) for annual cost of main- tenance is $5,000. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved May 17, 1950 (H. Doc. 106, 81st Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950, provides that local interests shall furnish assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that they will: (a) furnish, free of cost to the United States, all lands, easements, rights-of-way, and spoil-disposal areas for the initial work and for subsequent maintenance, when and as required; and (b) provide and main- tain, without cost to the United States, adequate mooring facili- ties and utilities, including a landing with suitable supply facilities, open to all on equal terms. Terminal facilities.-These consist principally of three marine ways and about 300 feet of privately owned piers and wharves maintained by fishermen, wholesale fish and oyster dealers, and others. The marine ways are capable of handling craft 50 feet long-more than the lengths of craft now able to reach them. Fueling facilities for small craft are maintained on one fish wharf RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 819 and one oyster wharf. There are no public piers or wharves; however, reasonable use of private structures by visiting craft is permitted free of charge. The facilities are considered adequate for the existing commerce, but additional facilities will be needed to permit full utilization of the improvement as commercial uses and recreational boating increase. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been done on this project. In June 1947, the controlling depth at the site of the project channel was about 1 foot. Local interests, in attempt- ing to provide navigable water to the village, have obtained an irregular channel 2 to 5 feet deep near and parallel to the shore of the narrow peninsula on which Horseshoe is located. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. 29. REMOVING THE WATER HYACINTH FROM NAVIGABLE WATERS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA Location.-The water hyacinth is found in the fresh-water streams and lakes in various parts of the district. Existing proj]ect.-This provides for the destruction or removal of the water hyacinth in the navigable waters of the State so far as they constitute an obstruction to commerce, using any mechani- cal, chemical, or other means not injurious to cattle, and the use of log booms to close sloughs and backwaters as an auxiliary means. No estimate of the final cost of the work has been made. The latest (1950) approved estimate of annual cost of mainte- nance is $100,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 3, 1899 For the construction and operation of a suitable yes- H. Doc. 91, 55th Cong., 3d sess., sel, and for the use of log booms as adjuncts.to the and Annual Report, 1899, pp. operation of the vessel, for the removal of water 1613-1623. hyacinths in the navigable waters of the State of Florida. June 13, 1902 For the extermination and removal of water hya- Specified in act. cinths by any mechanical, chemical, or other means. Mar. 3, 1905 Prohibits the use of any chemical process injurious Do. to cattle. Local cooperation.-None required. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Upper St. Johns River system: Maintenance of the Camp Rosa boom, 9.7 miles below Palatka, operation of traps to aid in the control of hya- cinths, destruction of hyacinth jams, and spraying of hyacinths, were in progress by hired labor throughout the year. About 867 acres of hyacinths were destroyed with destroyer boats, about 5,306 acres were sprayed with chemicals by boat, and about 1,570 acres were sprayed by airplane. The cost was $89,420.84. Okeechobee Waterway and tributary streams: Destroyer boats destroyed about 30 acres of hyacinths in Taylor Creek between July and September 1949. Spraying operations were performed 820 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 by airplane in the Kissimmee River and by boat in small isolated areas throughout the project. The cost was $8,375.94. Withlacoochee River: About 105 acres were destroyed during July and August, and 507 acres were sprayed with chemicals be- tween July and December 1949. The cost was $8,744.20. Hillsboro River: Bridge jams were dispersed by drifting about 100 acres of hyacinths downstream from Columbus Drive Bridge during August 1949 at a cost of $1,347.66. The total cost of all work was $107,888.64 for maintenance, all by hired labor. The expenditures were $110,750.98. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project is for mainte- nance. A chemical for spraying was tested in August and Sep- tember 1900; spraying was begun in November 1902, but was discontinued in February 1906 because of the injurious effect on cattle. Subsequent operations through the fiscal year 1938 con- sisted chiefly of breaking up jams and drifting, except from No- vember 1909 to February 1918 when an elevator was used to either place the plants on shore or to form them in deep piles that could be carried away by the currents. Later operations, through April 1948, have consisted principally of construction of tem- porary and permanent traps at strategic points, and shredding with cutter boats. Spraying with a new chemical, which is not injurious to cattle or fish, was begun in March 1948 to supplement other methods, and has proven to be highly effective. Since that date, spraying has gradually become the principal method of destruction, supplemented by the methods previously in use. Dur- ing September 1949, large areas of hyacinths in the St. Johns River were sprayed by airplane, with very satisfactory results. At the close of the fiscal year, the St. Johns River and tributary streams, Okeechobee Waterway, and Hillsboro River were open and in good condition. The Withlacoochee River was open, but with heavy fringes along the banks. The total cost has been $1,164,562.48 for maintenance. The expenditures have been $1,165,957.98. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended and accounts receivable June 30, 1950, $6,172.73, plus an anticipated allot- ment of $85,000 during fiscal year 1951, a total of $91,172.73, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950.............................. $28.47 Maintenance: Maintenance, by hired labor, of the Camp Rosa boom near Palatka, operation of traps to aid in the control of hyacinths, and removal or destruction of water hyacinths in the St. Johns River and tributary streams, July 1950 to June 1951 ............................... $80,644.26 Removal or destruction, by hired labor, of water hyacinths in the Withlacoochee River and tri- butary streams, July 1950 to June 1951...... 5,000.00 Removal or destruction, by hired labor, of water hyacinths in the Okeechobee Waterway and tributary streams, July 1950 to June 1951.. 5,000.00 Removal or destruction, by hired labor, of jams at bridges on the Hillsboro River and other RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 821 navigable waterways on the Gulf coast as re- quired, July 1950 to June 1951............. . 500.00 Total maintenance ................................ 91,144.26 Total for all work .................................. 91,172.73 The additional sum of $100,000 can be profitably expended for maintenance during the fiscal year 1952 for the control, removal, or destruction, by hired labor, of water hyacinths in the various navigable water in the district as required. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including 1946 1947 1948 ~- - 1949 1950 fiscal years to1946 prior New work: A ppropriated .- . . . -. - -.- --... . . . . . . . Co st . . . - -. --- - -. - - - -. - - - -.. -- - -. -. - - -. -.. . . . . . . E xpend itures, ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . Maintenance: Appropriated.... $50,000.00 .. $75, 000.00 $75, 000.00 $102, 500.00 $1, 170, 706. 74 Cost------... ------ 28, 427.20 $46, 931.10 79, 643.65 63, 467.10 107, 888.64 1,164, 562. 48 Expenditures.... 31,121.92 47, 357.87 81, 795.53 60,008.40 110, 750.98 1,165,957. 68 30. 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 river and harbor appropriations for any one fiscal year for removing accumulated snags and other debris and for protecting, clearing, and straight- ening channels in navigable harbors and navigable streams and tributaries thereof when such work is advisable in the interest of navigation or flood control. The unexpended balance June 30, 1949, plus $81,600 allotted during the fiscal year, a total of $122,008.30, was available for work under this heading. Snagging and removal of rock shoals in the lower 2 miles of Aucilla River, begun by hired labor on May 2, 1949, and in prog- ress at the beginning of the fiscal year, was completed Septem- ber 30, 1949. Totals of 902 obstructions, 1,109 cubic yards of rock, and 30 boulders were removed during the fiscal year at a cost of $14,837.88. Dredging in Taylor Creek, near Fort Pierce, to remove shoals and provide a channel 8 feet deep, 80 feet wide and about 2,700 feet long to connect with deep water near the Intracoastal Water- way from Jacksonville to Miami, Fla., was performed during January 1950. A total of 26,091 cubic yards of material was re- moved at a cost of $10,000. Dredging to remove a shoal from Matanzas Pass and provide a navigation channel 8 feet deep and 200 feet wide connecting the northerly end of Estero Bay with San Carlos Bay, the Gulf entrance to the Caloosahatchee River, was performed by the con- 822 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1.9.50 tract dredge No. 6 during February 1950. A total of 25,553 cubic yards of material was removed from 1,350 linear feet of the chan- nel at a cost of $12,504.56. Dredging in Little Pass, which connects the Gulf of Mexico with Clearwater Harbor at Clearwater, Fla., to provide a channel 8 feet deep, 100 feet wide and 425 feet long, was performed by the contract dredge Don during October 1949. A total of 5,376 cubic yards of material was removed at a cost bf $5,180.39. Late costs for snagging and clearing in Ribault River, completed June 27, 1949, were $616.25. The total cost for the year was $43,139.08, all for maintenance. The expenditures were $45,187.34. The costs and expenditures under this heading to June 30, 1950, have been $39,287.60 for new work and $118,294.48 for maintenance, a total of $157,582.08. The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $76,820.96 (including $65,000 allotted June 30, 1950), will be applied during the fiscal year 1951 to emergency work at Marathon, Fla., and Everglades, Fla., in amounts of $20,000 and $45,000, respectively, and to the payment of other expenses incurred under this heading. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated... $39, 287.60 - . .- - ----.........- . . ..- - $39, 287. 60 Cost-- ..... -.. Expenditures. . 39, 287. 60 . . . . . .39, 287. 60 39, 287.60 - . . _-_- . . ..-------- ----- -- - - - - - ----- -- -------- - 39, 287.60 Maintenance: ..---------- Appropriated---- $14, 500.00 $51, 500.00 $47, 515.44 $81, 600.00 195,115.44 Cost...----------------------- 964.27 58, 567.69 15, 623.44 43,139.08 118, 294.48 E xpen ditures ... . ... . . . . . 59, 531.96 13, 575.18 45,187.34 118, 294.48 31. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES (GENERAL) The costs during the year were $63,025.39 (excluding $5,250 from contributed funds) for examinations and surveys, and $102,- 013.17 for contingencies, a total of $165,038.56. The expenditures were $153,117.40 (excluding $5,250 from contributed funds). The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $78,250.67, plus anticipated allotments of $85,000 for contingencies and $38,130 (including $13,130 from contributed funds) for examinations and surveys, a total of $201,380.67, will be applied during the fiscal year 1951 to payment of accounts payable, $10,505.89, and expenses to be in- curred under this heading. The additional sum of $141,000, comprising $41,000 for ex- aminations and surveys and $100,000 for contingencies, can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1952. RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 823 Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated ...--.. .------------------------- - - - ---- -- ------ - - ---- Cost - - Expenditures - -......... ..-- --- - -- Maintenance: Appropriated_.... $125, 000. 00 $184,100.00 $206, 000. 00 $211, 550.00 $186, 130. 00 $3, 224, 370. 15 Cost ....... 219, 243. 88 221, 592. 86 181, 402. 16 214, 674.80 165, 038. 56 3,156, 625.37 Expenditures ....- 236, 640. 34 201,211.42 191, 705.88 216, 835.55 153,117.40 3,146,119. 48 CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ------ fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated..... -. - -------------- - - C ost .... . . . . . . . . - Expenditures ...-.... Maintenance: Appropriated .......... $6, 970 - - - - $5, 250 $12, 220 Cost --... .-- - - - - 6,970 . - .- - -5, 250 12, 220 Expenditures--..-------------- 6,970 ------------------- -- 5,250 12, 220 32. INACTIVE NAVIGATION PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures Estimated Name of project full report to June 30, 1950 amount re- see Annual quired to Report for- New work Maintenance complete 1. Lake Crescent and Dunns Creek, Fla.1 2 1931 $10, 276. 25 $8, 166. 27 $53, 800 2. Atlantic-Gulf Ship Canal, Fla.3- -_-..... 1939 45, 099, 152. 55 .......--.- ---.. 3. Courtenay Channel, Fla.'--_ 1940 22, 845. 70 (- (5) 4. Eau Gallie Harbor, Fla.11s_. 1940 9, 626. 78 (5) 5. Melbourne Harbor, 7Fla. __1939 17, 696. 27 (5) 6. St. Lucie Inlet, Fla. 1949 123, 602. 26 --- (5) 7. 8. Palm Beach, Fla., side channel and basin 7 Orange River, Fla. 1 6- 1946 ------ _8140, _-- --...... 000 - - - --....... 1937 2,000.00 8, 574.27 (5) 9. Kissimmee River, Fla.'....------------------ 1931 23, 479. 18 25, 202. 14 (5) 10. Manatee River, Fla.' .....- 1938 123, 349. 56 101, 214.04 14, 400 11. Little Manatee River, Fla.. _ _133,000 1949 - 12. Homosassa River, Fla..... 1 1937 53, 998. 64 697. 04 (5) 13. Crystal River, Fla. -1941 25, 000.00 19,993.12 (5) 14. Cedar Keys Harbor, Fla.'.. - 1932 147, 020.98 30, 000.00 3, 500 15. Suwannee River, Fla.-o .. ----- 1940 76, 417.96 37,394.06 200,000 16. Steinhatchee River, Fla.1 -- 1940 135, 053.37 513. 85 (5) 1 Channels adequate for commerce. 2Awaiting local cooperation. 3 Project not formally adpoted by Congress. Modified project is recommended in H. Doc. 194, 75th Cong., 1st sess. 4Emergency Relief funds. 5 Completed. 6 No commerce reported. 7No funds available. 8 In addition, $202,000 to be contributed by local interests. 9 In addition, $1,000 expended from contributed funds. o10Curtailment of existing project recommended in H. Doc 467, 69th Cong., 1st sess. 824 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 33. PLANT ALLOTMENT, JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT (NAVIGATION) Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - ---- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated... . . ..--------------------------------------- ----------------------- Cost...--------- . ...---------------------------------------------------------------- Expenditures----...-------------------- --------------- ------------------------ Maintenance: Appropriated _..- $170, 000.00 1, 649, 893. 74 -$85, 101. 11 $1, 059, 988.29 -$360, 000.00 $3, 642, 391.00 Cost- ...... . - - Expenditures - - -665.94 1,377, 348. 35 -32, 592. 82 1,053, 999. 84 -219,069.04 3, 416, 456.14 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Aguadilla Harbor, Puerto Rico_ House Public Works Committee resolution, Feb. 17, 1950. Anclote River to Caloosahatchee Senate Committee on River, Fla. (Intracoastal Wa- Public Works resolu- terway), channels from, in Sara- tion, June 15, 1950. sota Bay, to Gulf of Mexico through New Pass, and Big Sarasota Pass, and to City Pier, Yacht Basin, and Payne Terminal at Sarasota. Anclote River to Old Tampa Rivers and Harbors Comn- Bay, Fla., Caloosahatchee Ri- tee resolution, Aug. 2, ver to Withlacoochee River, 1946. Fla., Intracoastal Waterway. Anclote River to St. Marks, Fla., Commerce Committee Intracoastal Waterway, and con- resolution, Feb. 6,1940. nection across Florida with St. Johns River. Apalachicola Bay to Withlacoo- Commerce Committee chee River, Fla., Intracoastal resolution, Feb. 6, 1940. Waterway, section from Anc- lote River to St Marks, Fla., Intracoastal Waterway. Apopka Lake, Fla., Oklawaha River and Harbor Act, River and connecting water- Mar. 2, 1945. ways. Atlantic Ocean to Gulf of Mexico, Commerce Committee Jan. 11, 1950 ------ ...... _I Unfavorable. waterway across Florida, via resolution, June 17, St. Lucie River and Canal, 1942. Lake Okeechobee, and Caloo- sahatchee Canal and River (war emergency). Atlantic Ocean to Gulf of Mexico, Commerce Committee and Intracoastal Waterway resolution, Feb. 6,1940. from Anclote River to St. Marks, Fla. A ucilla R iver, F la.... ... . ... .. River and Harbor Act, Mar. 2, 1945. Bakers Haulover Inlet, Fla...-- -- do...... . . . . . . . Banana Creek and River, Fla., -- do - -- -_-- -- - - May 18,1950 Unfavorable. auxiliary side channel via, from Titusville, Fla., to, at or near Eau Gallie, Fla. Belle Glade, Fla., waterway from River and Harbor Act, the packing house to Lake Mar. 2, 1945. Okeechobee and to the Intra- coastal Waterway through the Hillsboro and West Palm Beach Canals. RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, -FLA.,DISTRICT 825 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Big Marco Pass to Naples Bay Senate Committee on and Gordon Pass, Fla. Public Works resolu- tion, Feb. 14, 1950. Big Pass, Fla., channel from River and Harbor Act, Clearwater Bay, Fla., to deep Mar. 2, 1945. water in the Gulf of Mexico. Big Sarasota Pass, Fla., and New Senate Committee on Pass, channels from Intra- Public Works resolu- coastal Waterway (Caloosa- tion, June 15, 1950. hatchee River to Anclote Ri- ver) in Sarasota Bay to Gulf of Mexico through New Pass and Big Sarasota Pass, and to city pier, yacht basin, and Payne Terminal at Sarasota. Black Creek, Fla., waterways River and Harbor Act, via, from Camp Blanding, Mar. 2, 1945. Kingsley Lake, Fla., to the St. Johns River. Blind Pass, Pinella3 County, River and Harbor Act, Fla. July 24, 1946. Boca Raton Inlet, Fla., including .do.....-------------- connection with the Intracoast- al Waterway. Boot Key Harbor, Fla., side Senate Committee on channel and turning basin, to Public Works resolu- the Intracoastal Waterway, tion, April 13, 1950. Miami to Key West, Fla. Booth Point, Fla., to Old Tampa River and Harbor Act, Bay. May 17, 1950. Caloosahatchee Canel and River, Commerce Committee Jan. 11,1950 ------------- Unfavorable. St. Lucie River and Canal, and resolution, June 17, Lake Okeechobee, waterway 1942. across Florida, via, from Atlan- tic Ocean to Gulf of Mexico (war emergency). Caloosahatchee River, Fla., from Rivers and Harbors Com- Fort Myers to Gulf of Mexico. mittee resolution, Apr. 30, 1935. Caloosahatchee River to Anclote Senate Committee on River, Fla., (Intracoastal Wa- Public Works resolu- terway), channels from, in Sara- tion, June 15, 1950. sota Bay, to Gulf of Mexico through New Pass and Big Sarasota Pass, and to city pier, yacht basin, and Payne Termi- nal at Sarasota. Caloosahatchee River and Lake Rivers and Harbors Com- Okeechobee drainage areas, mittee resolution, Jan. Florida, modifying existing 24, 1939. project. (Final report) Caloosahatchee River to Withla- Commerce Committee coochee River, and Anclote resolution, Feb. 6,1940. River to St. Marks River, Fla., Intracoastal Waterway. Caloosahatchee River to Withla- Rivers and Harbors Com- coochee River, Fla., Intracoast- mittee resolution, Aug. al Waterway, for alternative 2, 1946. route from Tarpon Springs, Wall Springs, or Stevens Creek near Clearwater, to Old Tampa Bay. Camp Blanding, Fla., waterways River and Harbor Act, .... via Black Creek and/or via Mar. 2, 1945. Black Creek and Doctors Inlet, from Camp Blanding, Kingsley Lake, to the St. Johns River. Camp Blanding, Fla., water- do.................-----...................-- way via Santa Fe River from Camp Blanding, Kingsley Lake, to Suwannee River. Camp Blanding, Kingsley Lake, -.... do.................................. Fla., waterways to the St. Johns River via Black Creek and/or via Black Creek and Doctors Inlet. 826 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Caseys Pass, Fla., Sarasota (Lit- Rivers and Harbors Comn- tle) Bay, Fla. mittee resolution, June 28, 1946. Caseys Pass and Little Sarasota River and Harbor Act, _ Bay, Fla., with a view to pro- July 24, 1946. viding a channel across Roberts Bay (Venice Bay) with a suit- able turning basin at eastern end thereof. Caseys Pass (Venice Inlet), Fla., River and Harbor Act, channel from Caseys Pass and Mar. 2, 1945. Sarasota Bay through Dona Bay to bridge on U. S. High- way No. 41, with turning basin at eastern terminus. Chassahowitska River, Fla... -- do...... . . . . . . . . Clearwater Bay, Fla., channels . do.... through Big Pass and Little Pass to deep water in the Gulf of Mexico. Clearwater, Fla. (Stevens Creek), Rivers and Harbors Comn- Tarpon Springs, or Wall mittee resolution, Aug. Springs to Old Tampa Bay, 2, 1946. alternative route, Caloosa- hatchee River to Withlacoo- chee River. Cocoa, Fla., interconnecting wa- River and Harbor Act, . terway to Palatka, Fla., Flori- Mar. 2, 1945. da east coast, interlocking open- river and canalized channels. Collier County, Fla., channel . do ..... and harbor at Everglades. Cross Florida Waterway, and Commerce Committee waterway from Anclote River resolution, Feb. 6, 1940. to St. Marks, Fla. Dexter Lake, Fla., interconnect- ... do.... . . . . . . . ing waterway to Lake Harris, Fla., Florida east coast, inter- locking open-river and canal- ized channels. Doctors Inlet, Fla., waterways River and Harbor Act, from Camp Blanding, Kings- Mar. 2, 1945. ley Lake, to the St. Johns River via Black Creek and/or via Black Creek and Doctors Inlet. Dona Bay, Fla., channel through ...do ..... Dona Bay from Caseys Pass (Venice Inlet and Sarasota Bay to bridge on U. S. Highway - Ao-------- --- No. 41, with turning basin at eastern terminus. Dora Lake, Fla., Oklawaha Ri- .--do....... . . . . . ver, Fla., and connecting wa- terways. ........ May 18, 1950 Eau Gallie, Fla., auxiliary side ...do ......... Unfavorable. channel from the Intracoastal Waterway (Jacksonville to Miami) near Titusville, through and easterly of Merritt Island via Banana Creek and River, to or near Eau Gallie. ....do ..-.... . . . . Eau Gallie, Fla., waterway from Indian River to St. Johns River at Palatka, Fla., Florida east coast, interlocking open-river and canalized channels, etc. Estero Island, Fort Myers Beach, River and Harbor Act, Fla., to Gulf of Mexico. May 17, 1950. Eustis Lake, Fla., Oklawaha River and Harbor Act, River, Fla., from Lake Apopka Mar. 2, 1945. through Lake Dora to Lake Eustis, etc. Eustis Lake, Oklawaha River, to Lake Griffin, thence to Sil- ver Spring Run, Fla. Everglades, Collier County, Fla., ....do....... channel and harbor at. RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 827 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Flagler Beach, Fla., side or spur River and Harbor Act, channel from the Intracoastal Mar. 2, 1945. Waterway (Jacksonville to Miami), and turning basin or harbor at. Florida east coast, interlocking do........ . . . . . . open-river and canalized chan- nels having a depth of 12 feet and suitable width, through rivers and lakes and by land cuts, for navigation, flood con- trol, and water conservation. Fort Myers Beach, Estero Island, River and Harbor Act, Fla., to Gulf of Mexico. May 17, 1950. Fort Myers, Fla., to Gulf of Mex- Rivers and Harbors Com- ico via Caloosahatchee River. mittee resolution, Apr. 30, 1935. Fort Pierce, Fla., side or spur River and Harbor Act, channel from the Intracoastal Mar. 2, 1945. Waterway (Jacksonville to Miami), and turning basin or harbor at. Fort Pierce Harbor, Fla.......--- Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee resolution, Feb. 1, 1946 Fort Pierce to Stuart and Punta Rivers and Harbors Com- Jan. 11, 1950 Unfavorable. Rasa, Fla., for waterway of 12- mittee resolution, Oct. foot depth and suitable width. 13, 1943. Gordon Pass to Naples Bay and Senate Committee on Big Marco Pass, Florida, Chan- Public Works resolu- nel. tion, Feb. 14, 1950. Griffin Lake to Lake Eustis, River and Harbor Act, Oklawaha River, and to Silver Mar. 2, 1945. Springs Run, Fla. Gulf of Mexico, Fla., channels Senate Committee on from Intracoastal Waterway Public Works resolu- (Caloosahatchee River to An- tion, June 15, 1950. clote River) in Sarasota Bay to Gulf of Mexico through New Pass and Big Sarasota Pass, and to city pier, yacht basin, and Payne Terminal at Sara- sota. Gulf of Mexico, Fla., channels River and Harbor Act, through Big Pass and Little Pass from Clearwater Bay. Mar. 2, 1945. -------------- -------------- Gulf of Mexico, Fla., to Fort River and Harbor Act, Myers Beach, Estero Island, May 17, 1950. -------------- -------------- Fla. Gulf of Mexico, Fla., to Fort Rivers and Harbors Com- Myers via Caloosahatchee Riv- mittee resolution, Apr. er. 30, 1935. Gulf of Mexico, Fla., Channel to House Committee on Lemon Bay, Fla. Public Works resolu- tion, Aug. 17, 1949. Gulf of Mexico, Fla., waterway Commerce Committee Jan. 11, 1950 .... _......... Unfavorable. across Florida from Atlantic resolution, June 17, 1942. Ocean to Gulf of Mexico, via St. Lucie River and Canal, Lake Okeechobee, and Caloosaha- tchee Canal and River (war emergency) Hatchett Creek, Fla., channel Rivers and Ha-bors Com- from Little Sarasota Bay to mittee resolution, June bridge on U. S. Highway No. 41 28, 1946. at Hatchett Creek, with suit- able turning basin at eastern end. Haulover (Bakers) Inlet, Fla..... . River and Harbor Act, Mar. 2, 1945. High Springs, Fla., waterway do....--------------- from Suwannee River via Santa Fe River to High Springs, and thence to Camp Blanding, Kingsley Lake. 828 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Hillsboro Canal, Fla., waterway River and Harbor Act, from Lake Okeechobee to the Mar. 2, 1915 packing house at Belle Glade and thence to the Intracoastal Waterway via the Hillsboro and West Palm Beach Canals. Hillsboro Inlet, Fla., in the vici- do .... . . . .- nity of Pompano. Hillsboro River, Fla., with view Rivers and Harbors Com- April 17, 1950 H. 567, 81st Favorable. to extending channel to city mittee resolution, Dec. Cong., 2d water works dam. 4, 1946. sess. Hillsboro River, Fla., for flood Commerce Committee do.....-. - do -..... do control and allied purposes. resolution, Mar. 18, 1946. Hudson River, Fla............ River and Harbor Act, July 25, 1949 H. Doe 287, Favorable. Mar. 2, 1945. 81st Cong., 1stsess. Indian River, Fla., from Sebas- do....--------------- tian, Melbourne, Eau Gallie, Cocoa, or such other locality most suitable, to St. Johns River at Palatka. Fla., Florida east coast, interlocking open- river and canalized channels, etc. Indian River to St. Johns River, Rivers and Harbors Com- channel from Sanford to Titus- mittee resolution, Jan. ville, Fla. 27, 1937. Intracoastal Waterway (Caloosa- Senate Committee on hatchee River to Anclote Ri- Public Works resolution, ver), channel from, in Sarasota June 15, 1950. Bay ,to Gulf of Mexico, through New Pass and Big Sarasota Pass, and to the city pier, yacht basin, and Payne Terminal at Sarasota. Intracostal Waterway (Jackson- River and Harbor Act, I ville to Miami), channel July 24, 1946. through Boca Raton Inlet and connection with the Intra- coastal Waterway. Intracoastal Waterway (Miami Senate Committee on to Key West), side channel Public Works resolu- and turning basin at Boot Key tion, April 13, 1950. Harbor, Fla. Jacksonville to Miami, Fla., River and Harbor Act, May 18, 1950___-____-- Unfavorable. Intracoastal Waterway, auxil- Mar. 2, 1945. iary side channel from near Titusville, through and east- erly of Merritt Island via Banana Creek and River, to or near Eau Gallie. Jacksonville to Miami, Fla., In- do --. . . . . .. tracoastal Waterway; side chan nels or spur channels to, and turning basins or harbors at, the various communities on or near the banks of said water. way, particularly at Titus- ville, Flagler Beach, New Smyrna, Fort Pierce, and to the Lighthouse Service depot at Taylor Creek, adjacent to Fort Pierce Harbor. Jacksonville to Miami, Fla., In- do-------.......................---..... tracoastal Waterway, waerway to Belle Glade and thence to Lake Okeechobee, via the West Palm Beach and Hillsboro Canals. Johns Pass, Pinellas County, River and Harbor Act, Florida. July 24, 1946. Julington Creek, Fla....... do.. Jupiter Inlet, Fla.............. Commerce Committee resolution, Nov. 8, 1943. Jupiter Inlet, Fla..------- River and Harbor Act, Mar. 2, 1945. RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 829 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Key West to Miami, Fla., Intra- Senate Committee on coastal Waterway, side channel Public Works resolution, and turning basin to Boot Key April 13, 1950. Harbor, Fla. Kingsley Lake, Fla., waterways River and Harbor Act, from Camp Blanding to the St. Mar. 2, 1945. Johns River via Black Creek and or via Black Creek and Doctors Inlet. Kingsley Lake, Fla., waterway do----............ via Sante Fe River from Kings- ley Lake to Suwannee River. Kissimmee River, Fla.....----... .... do-........... Kissimmee River, Fla., from do------........... Lake Tohopekaliga to Lake Okeechobee and the Okeecho- bee Cross Florida Canal, Flori- da east coast, interlocking open- river and canalized channels, etc. Kissimmee River, Fla., water- River and Harbor Act, way from St. Johns River to Aug. 30, 1935. Kissimmee Riv r and thence to OkeechobeeCross-FloridaCanal. Lake Apopka, Fla., Oklawaha River and Harbor Act, River from Lake Apopka Mar. 2, 1945. through Lake Dora to Lake Eustis and adjoining water- ways. Lake Dexter, Fla., from St. Johns do...--------------- River to Leesburg on Lake Harris, Florida east coast, inter- locking open-river and canal- ized channels, etc. Lake Doi a, Fla., Oklawaha River River and Harbor Act, from Lake Apopka through Mar. 2, 1945. Lake Dora to Lake Eustis and adjoining waterways. .. .do. ..... . . . . . . . Lake Eustis, Fla., Oklawaha Ri- ver from Lake Apopka through Lake Dora to Lake Eustis and adjoining waterways. . do --............ .... Lake Eustis, Fla., Oklawaha Ri- ver from Lake Eustis to Lake Griffin and thence to Silver Springs Run. Lake Griffin, Fla., Oklawaha _-- do-.....-......... River from Lake Eustis to Lake Griffin and thence to Silver Springs Run. ....do ..... ............. Lake Harris, Fla., Leesburg to Lake Tohopekaliga, Florida east coast, interlocking open- river and canalized channels, etc. Lake Harris, Fla., to St. Johns .. do........-----------------... ....................... River near Lake Dexter, or al- ternately to Wekiwa (Wekiva) River, thence to St. Johns Ri- ver, Florida east coast, inter- locking open-river and canal- ized channels, etc. Lake Okeechobee and its tribu- ..do..................... tary streams, Florida, with a view to removing the water hy- acinth. Lake Okeechobee, Fla., channel . .do...... . . . . . . . to Pahokee. Lake Okeechobee, Fla., from do............... ... Okeechobee Cross-Florida Ca- nal via Kissimmee River and Lake Tohopekaliga to Okla- waha, St. Johns, and Indian Rivers, Florida east coast, in- terlocking open-river and can- alized channels, etc. 939127--51-vol. --- 830 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom. to Congress No. mendation Lake Okeechobee, Fla., water- Commerce Committee Jan. 11,1950 --.....--------- I Unfavorable. way across Florida from Atlan- resolution, June 17, tic Ocean to Gulf of Mexico, 1942. via St. Lucie River and Canal, Lake Okeechobee, and Caloosa- hatchee Canal and River (war emergency). Lake Okeechobee, Fla., water. River and Harbor Act, way to the packing house at Mar. 2, 1945. Belle Glade and thence to the Intracoastal Waterway via the Hillsboro and West Palm Beach Canals. Lake Tohopekaliga, Fla., to Lees- --. do .......--------------- burg on Lake Harris, Florida east coast, interlocking open- river and canalized channels, etc. Lake Tohopekaliga, Fla., to - do.....-------------- Okeechobee Cross-Florida Ca- nal via the Kissimmee River and Lake Okeechobee, Florida east Coast, Interlocking open- river and canalized channels, etc. Lake Tohopekaliga, Fla., to St. .... do.....-------------- Johns River and thence to Ti- tusville, Florida east coast, interlocking open-river and canalized channels, etc. Leesburg, on Lake Harris, Fla., ......--------------- do....... I . - to Lake Tohopekaliga, Florida east coast, interlocking open- river and canalized channels, etc. Lemon Bay, Fla., channel to House Committee on Gulf of Mexico, Fla. Public Works resolu- tion, Aug. 17, 1949. Lighthouse Service depot, Tay- River and Harbor Act, lor Creek, Fla., side or spur Mar. 2, 1945. channel from the Intracoastal Waterway (Jacksonville to Miami), and turning basin or harbor at. Little Pass, Fla., channel from River and Harbor Act, Clearwater Bay, Fla., to deep Mar. 2, 1945. water in the Gulf of Mexico. Little Pottsburg Creek, Fla.------ River and Harbor Act, July 24, 1946. Little Sarasota Bay and Channel S do----....... through Caseys Pass, Fla., with a view to providing a channel across Roberts Bay (Venice Bay), with a suitable turning basin at the eastern end. Little Sarasota Bay, Fla., chan- Rivers and Harbors Com- nel from Little Sarasota Bay mittee resolution, June across Roberts Bay (Venice 28, 1946. Bay) to bridge on U. S. High- way No. 41 at Hatchett Creek, with suitable turning basin at eastern end. Louisiana and other States af- Rivers and Harbors Com- fected, extermination and re- mittee resolution, Feb. moval of water hyacinth and 6, 1945. other marine vegetable growth from waters of. Maximo Point near St. Peters- River and Harbor Act, burg, Fla., channel north from Mar. 2, 1945. Tampa Bay Channel. Melbourne, Fla., waterway from Indian River to St. Johns Ri- ver at Palatka, Fla., Florida east coast, interlocking open* river and canalized channels, etc. RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 831 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Merritt Island, Fla., auxiliary River and Harbor Act, May 18,1950 ............. Unfavorable. side channel from the Intra- Mar. 2, 1945. j1 coastal Waterway (Jacksonville to Miami), near Titusville, through and easterly of Merritt Island via Banana Creek and River, to or near Eau Gallie. Miami, Fla., to Jacksonville, .. do................. Fla., Intracoastal Waterway, auxiliary side channel from Titusville to, at, or near Eau Gallie, Fla. Miami Harbor, Fla., with a view Commerce Committee to increasing the depth from 30 resolution, Aug. 18, to 35 feet. 1944. Miami Harbor, Fla., with a view Commerce Committee to widening main ship channel. resolution, July 10, 1945. Miami to Key West, Fla., Intra- Senate Committee on coastal Waterway, side channel Public Works resolu- and turning basin to Boot Key tion, Apr. 13, 1950. Harbor, Fla. Miami River and central and Senate Committee on southern Florida, locks and Public Works resolu- dams on Miami River. tion, Mar. 12, 1949. Mullet Key, Fla., with view to River and Harbor Act, providing protected harbor and Mar. 2, 1945. turning basin and channel di- rectly north from Tampa Bay Channel. Naples Bay to Gordon Pass and Senate Committee on Big Marco Pass, Fla., channel, Public Works resolu- for improvement of Gordon tion, Feb. 14, 1950. Pass. New Pass. Fla., and Big Sarasota Senate Committee on Pass, channels from Intracoast- Public Works resolu- al Waterway (Caloosahatchee tion, June 15, 1950. River to Anclote River) in Sarasota Bay to Gulf of Mexico through New Pass and Big Sarasota Pass, and to city pier, yacht basin, and Payne Termi- nal at Sarasota. New Smyrna, Fla., side or spur River and Harbor Act, channel from the Intracoastal Mar. 2, 1945. Waterway (Jacksonville to Miami), and turning basin or harbor at. Okeechobee Cross-Florida Canal, -- .... d ..................-------------- .. interconnecting waterway to Lake Tohopekaliga, via Lake Okeechobee and the Kissimmee River, Florida east coast, in- terlocking open-river and can- alized channels, etc. Okeechobee Cross-Florida Canal, River and Harbor Act, ........... waterway from St. Johns River Aug. 30, 1935. to Kissimmee River and thence to Okeechobee Cross-Florida Canal. Okeechobee Lake to the packing River and Harbor Act,... house at Belle Glade, Fla., and Mar. 2, 1945. to the Intracoastal Waterway through the Hillsboro and West Palm Beach Canals. Okeechobee Lake and Caloosa- Rivers and Harbors Com- hatchee River drainage areas, mittee resolution, Jan. Florida. (Final report). 24, 1939. Okeechobee Lake, St. Lucie Ri- ver and Canal, and Caloosa- Commerce Committee Jan. 11, 1950 ------............. Unfavorable. resolutiom, June 17, batchee Canal and River, wa- 1942. terway across Florida, via, from Atlantic Ocean to Gulf of Mexico. (war emergency). Okeechobee Lake, Fla., intercon- River and Harbor Act, I--............- ............ necting waterways to Lake To- Mar. 2, 1945. hopekaliga and to the Okeecho- bee Cross-Florida Canal, Flori- da east coast, interlocking open- river and canalized channels, etc. 882 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Okeechobee Lake and its tribu- River and Harbor Act, tary streams, Florida, with a Mar. 2, 1945. view to removing the water hyacinth. Okeechobee Lake, Channel to - _do .. . ... Pahokee Fla. ... do-- -- Oklawaha River and its tributa- ...d o- -- -- ------- -- ----...... .. --- --.- ---.- . --.--.- -- - ries, Florida, for navigation, flood control, and related pur- poses. Oklawaha River, Fla., from Lake Apopka through Lake Dora to Lake Eustis and adjoining wa- terways. Oklawaha River, Fla., from Lake ... do..... . . . . . . . Eustis to Lake Griffin, and thence from Lake Griffin to Sil- ver Springs Run. Old Tampa Bay, Fla., channel to _- do....- - - - - - -- Oldsmar. Old Tampa Bay, Fla., channel in River and Harbor Act, vicinity of Booth Point. May 17, 1950. Old Tampa Bay, Fla., to Tarpon Rivers and Harbors Com- Springs, Wall Springs, or Ste- mittee resolution, Aug. vens Creek, alternate route, 2, 1946. Caloosahatchee River to With- lacoochee River. Oldsmar, Fla., channel to Old River and Harbor Act, Tampa Bay. Mar. 2, 1945. Orange Lake Basin, Fla.- ..-do.....---------------- -- -- -- -- - Ozona, Fla., turning basin at and .. do .... - H. 326, 81st Favorable. channel to deep water in St. Cong., 1st Joseph Sound. Pahokee, Fla., channel to Lake -__ do...........- Okeechobee. :- : iiiiiiiiiiii sess. Palatka, Fla., St. Johns River to o ---. _--d -- - - - - -- Indian River at Sebastian, Mel- bourne, Eau Gallie, Cocoa, or such other locality most suit- able, Florida east coast, inter- locking open-river and canal- ized channels, etc. Pass-a-Grille Pass, Pinellas River and Harbor Act, County, Fla. July 24, 1946. Peace River, Fla............. River and Harbor Act, Mar. 2, 1945. Pinellas County, Fla., beach ero- River and Harbor Act, .............. sion study. July 3, 1930. Pinellas County, Blind Pass, Fla. River and Harbor Act, July 24, 1946. . .- - - - - - Pinellas County, Johns Pass, Fla. -... -do.----------------- Pinellas County, Pass-a-Grille -. do ...-- - -- Pass, Fla. Pompano, Hillsboro Inlet, Fla.--- River and Harbor Act, Mar. 2, 1945. Ponce de Leon Inlet, Fla.....- Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee resolution, Mar. 25, 1938. Punta Rasa to Fort Pierce and Rivers and Harbors Com- Jan. 11, 1950 Unfavorable. Stuart, Fla., waterway of 12- mittee resolution, Oct. foot depth and suitable width. 13,1943. Putnam County, Rice Creek, River and Harbor Act, Fla. July 24, 1946. Rice Creek, Putnam County, ...do...... .......... Fla. Roberts Bay (Venice Bay), Fla., -.... do..... channel through Caseys Pass, Little Sarasota Bay, and across Roberts Bay, with suitable turning basin at eastern end. Roberts Bay (Venice Bay), Fla., Rivers and Harbors Com- channel from Little Sarasota mittee resolution, June Bay to bridge on U. S. High- 28, 1946. way No. 41 at Hatchett Creek, with suitable turning basin at eastern end. Safety Harbor, Fla., channel to River and Harbor Act, Tampa Bay (Old Tampa Bay). Mar. 2, 1945. RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 833 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation St Johns River, Fla., channel Rivers and Harbors Comn- _ .... f om Sanford to Indian River, mittee resolution, Jan. 27, near Titusville. 1937. St. Johns River. Fla., from Pa- River and Harbor Act, - latka to Indian River at Sebas- Mar. 2, 1945. tian, Melbourne, Eau Gallie, Cocoa, or such other locality most suitable, Florida east coast, interlocking open-river and canalized channels, etc. St. Johns River, Fla., Jackson- Commerce Committee . ville to the ocean, to determine resolution, Nov. 2, 1945. effect of Federal project im- provements at entrance of river on contiguous shore lines. St. Johns River, Fla., Jackson- Rivers and Harbors Comn- . -_ ville to the ocean, to determine mittee resolution, Nov. effect of Federal project im- 8, 1945. provements at entrance of river on contiguous shore lines. St. Johns River, Fla., near Lake River and Harbor Act, -.- Dexter, to Leesburg on Lake Mar. 2, 1945. Harris, or alternatively via the Wekiwa (Wekiva) River, Flor- ida east coast, interlocking open-river and canalized chan- nels, etc. St. Johns River, Fla., to Indian .----do....-....... -- River at Titusville, and to Lake Tohopekaliga, Florida east coast, interlocking open- river and canalized channels, etc. St. Johns River, Fla., waterways ..__ do-... ....................... from Camp Blanding, Kingsley Lake, to the St. Johns River via Black Creek and/or via Black Creek and Doctors Inlet. St. Johns River, Fla., waterway River and Harbor Act, from St. Johns River to Kissim- Aug. 30, 1935. mee River and thence to Okee- chobee Cross-Florida Canal. St. Johns River, Fla., near Dexter River and Harbor Act, Lake, interconnecting water- Mar. 2, 1945. way to Lake Harris, Fla., Flor- ida east coast, interlocking open-river and canalized chan- nels, etc. St. Joseph Sound, channel from do . . . . . . . . . . . - -- SAug. 25, 1949 H. 326, 81st Favorable. deep water to and turning basin Cong., 1st at Ozona, Fla. sess. St. Lucie River and Canal, Lake Commerce Committee Jan 11, 1950 --.-.---------- Unfavorable. Okeechobee, and Caloosahat- resolution, June 17, 1942. chee Canal and River, water- way across Florida, via, from Atlantic Ocean to Gulf of Mex- ico (war emergency). St. Marks, Fla., to Anclote Riv- Commerce Committee er, Intracoastal Waterway, and resolution, Feb. 6, 1940. connection across Florida with St. Johns River. St. Petersburg, Fla., channel River and Harbor Act, from Maximo Point to Tampa Mar. 2, 1945. Bay Channel. St. Petersburg Harbor, Fla., to ....do............ provide for channel up to depth of 30 feet from main Tampa Bay ship channel past Port of St. Petersburg in front of recrea- tion pier. Sanford, Fla., channel from St. Rivers and Harbors Com- Johns River to Indian River mittee resolution, Jan. near Titusville. 27, 1937. Sante (Santa) Fe River, Fla., River and Harbor Act, from the Suwannee River to the Mar. 2, 1945. bridge on U. S. Highway No. 41, near High Springs, and thence upstream to Camp Blanding, Kingsley Lake, Fla. 834 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Sarasota Bay, Fla., channel from River and Harbor Act, -------------- Caseys Pass (Venice Inlet), Mar. 2, 1945. through Dona Bay to bridge on United States Highway No. 41, including turning basin at east- ern terminus of the channel. Sarasota Bay, Fla., channel in, Senate Committee on from Intracoastal Waterway Public Works resolution, (Caloosahatchee River to An- June 15, 1950. clote River) to Gulf of Mexico through New Pass and Big Sarasota Bay and to the city pier, yacht basin, and Payne Terminal at Sarasota. Sarasota (Little) Bay and chan- River and Harbor Act, -------------- nel through Caseys Pass, Fla., July 24, 1946. with a view to providing a channel across Roberts Bay (Venice Bay), with a suitable turning basin at the eastern end thereof. Sarasota (Little) Bay, Fla., be- Rivers and Harbors Com- tween Sarasota and Venice, and mittee resolution, June channel through Caseys Pass, 28, 1946. Fla., to provide channel across Roberts Bay (Venice Bay). Sebastian Inlet, Fla...........-------- River and Harbor Act, July 24, 1946. Sebastian Inlet, Fla.............. Senate Committee on Public Works resolution, June 1, 1948. Sebastian, Fla., waterway from River and Harbor Act, Indian River to St. Johns River Mar. 2, 1945. at Palatka, Fla., Florida east coast, interlocking open-river and canalized channels, etc. Silver Springs Run, Fla., Okla- ....do... waha River from Lake Eustis to Lake Griffin and thence to Silver Springs Run. Stevens Creek, near Clearwater, Rivers and Harbor Com- Fla., Tarpon Springs, or Wall mittee resolution, Aug. Springs to Old Tampa Bay, 2, 1946. alternative route, Caloosaha- tchee River to Withlacoochee River. Stuart to Fort Pierce and Punta Rivers and Harbors Com- Jan. 11, 1950. Unfavorable. Rasa, Fla., for waterway of 12- mittee resolution, Oct. foot depth and suitable width. 13, 1943. Suwannee River, Fla., and Ga., Sec. 1, River and Harbor -- - - -- - - for navigation, flood control, Act, Jan. 21, 1927. power, and irrigation (308 re- port). Suwannee River, Ga. and Fla., River and Harbor Act, 1------......-- I........... with a view to improvement in Mar. 2, 1945. the interest of navigation and flood control. Suwannee River, Fla., waterway .... do....--------------- via Santa Fe River from Su- wannee River to Camp Blan- ding, Kingsley Lake. Tampa Bay Channel, channel .... ddo....--------------- directly north to vicinity of Maximo Point near St. Peters- burg, Fla. Tampa Bay Channel, channel do............... -.... directly north to vicinity of Mullet Key and with a view to providing protected harbor and turning basin. Tampa Bay Channel, channel up to depth of 30 feet past Port of St. Petersburg in front of rec- reation pier. Tampa (Old) Bay, Fla., channel ....do .................... to Oldsmar, Fla. Tampa (Old Tampa Bay), Fla., ... do................... channel to Safety Harbor. RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 835 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- t Congress No. mendation Tampa (Old) Bay, to Anclote Rivers and Harbors Com- River, Fla., for alternative mittee resolution, Aug. route from Tarpon Springs, 2, 1946. Wall Springs, or Stevens Creek near Clearwater, to Old Tampa Bay, Caloosahatchee River to Withlacoochee River, Fla., In- tracoastal Waterway. Tampa Harbor, Fla.-.-.-. - Rivers and Harbors Com- July 2, 1949 H. 258, 81st Favorable. mittee resolution, Mar. Cong., 1st 21, 1945. sess. Tarpon Springs, Fla., Wall Rivers and Harbors Com- Springs, or Stevens Creek to mittee resolution, Aug. Old Tampa Bay, alternative 2, 1946. route, Caloosahatchee River to Withlacoochee River. Taylor Creek, Lighthouse Ser- River and Harbor Act, I-- vice depot adjacent to Fort Mar. 2, 1945. Pierce Harbor, Fla., side or spur channel from the Intra- coastal Waterway (Jacksonville to Miami), and turning basin or harbor at. Titusville, Fla., channel from Rivers and Harbors Com- Indian River to St. Johns River mittee resolution, Jan. at Sanford. 27, 1937. Titusville, Fla., auxiliary side River and Harbor Act, May 18, 195C_ .... _______ Unfavorable. channel from the Intracoastal Mar. 2, 1945. Waterway (Jacksonville to Miami) near Titusville, through and easterly of Merritt Island via Banana Creek and River, to or near Eau Gallie. Titusville, Fla., from Indian Ri- River and Harbor Act, ver to St. Johns River and Mar. 2, 1945. thence to Lake Tohopekaliga, Florida east coast, interlocking open-river and canalized chan- nels, etc. Titusville, Fla., side or spur chan- ---- do-...............-- _... nel from the Intracoastal Wa- terway (Jacksonville to Miami), and turning basin or harbor at. Tohopekaliga Lake, intercon- necting waterway to Okeecho- bee Cross-Florida Canal, via the Kissimmee River and Lake Okeechobee, Florida east coast, interlocking open-river and can- alized channels having depth of 12 feet, etc. Tohopekaliga Lake, intercon- ..do...... . .. . .. . necting waterway to the St. Johns River, Fla., Florida east coast, interlocking open-river and canalized channels having depth of 12 feet, etc. Venice Bay (Roberts Bay), Fla., Rivers and Harbors Com- channel from Little Sarasota mittee resolution, June Bay to bridge on U. S. High- 28, 1946. way No. 41 at Hatchett Creek, with suitable turning basin at eastern end. Venice Bay (Roberts Bay), Fla., River and Harbor Act, channel through Caseys Pass, July 24, 1946. Little Sarasota Bay, and across Roberts Bay, with suitable turning basin at the eastern end. Venice Inlet (Caseys Pass), Fla., River and Harbor Act, channel from Venice Inlet and Mar. 2, 1945. Sarasota Bay through Dona Bay to bridge on U. S. High- way No. 41, with turning basin at-eastern terminus. 886 REPORT OF; CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Waccasassa River and its tribu- River and Harbor Act, taries, Florida, with view to Mar. 2, 1945. improvement in the interest of navigation, flood control, and related purposes. Wall Springs, Fla., Tarpon Rivers and Harbors Com- Springs, or Stevens Creek to mittee resolution, Aug. Old Tampa Bay, alternative 2, 1946. route, Caloosahatchee River to Withlacoochee River. Water hyacinth and other marine Rivers and Harbors Com- vegetable growth, extermina- mittee resolution, Feb. tion and removal of, in waters 6, 1945. of Louisiana and other States affected. Water hyacinth, removal of, on River and Harbor Act, ...... Lake Okeechobee and its tribu- Mar. 2, 1945. tary streams, Florida. Wekiwa (Wekiva) River, Fla., ....do...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from St. Johns River to Lees- burg on Lake Harris, Florida east coast, interlocking open- river and canalized channels, etc. West Palm Beach Canal, Fla., ....do........................... waterway from Lake Okeecho- bee to the packing house at Belle Glade and thence to the Intracoastal Waterway via Hillsboro and West Palm Beach Canals. Withlacoochee River, Fla., for See. 1, River and Harbor . navigation, flood control, pow- Act, Jan. 21, 1927. er, and irrigation (308 report). Withlacoochee River, Fla., (final Rivers and Harbors Comn- ....... report). mittee resolution, May 20, 1942. Withlacoochee River, Fla,.. --- Senate Committee on ......... Public Works resolu- tion, May 12, 1950. Withlacoochee River to Caloosa- Rivers and Harbors Comn- .......... hatchee River, Fla., Intracoast- mittee resolution, Aug. al Waterway, for alternative 2, 1946. route from Tarpon Springs, Wall Springs, or Stevens Creek near Clearwater, to Old Tampa Bay. 34. CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN FLORIDA Location.-The project area includes Lake Okeechobee and its regulatory outlets and a large portion of the Everglades and east coast areas to the south, all near the southern end of the Florida Peninsula. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 473, 1247, 1248 and 1289 and "Florida Everglades Drainage Dis- trict," Soil Conservation Service maps Nos. 1524 to 1561, July 1946.) Lake Okeechobee and its regulatory outlets include parts of Palm Beach, Martin, Okeechobee, Glades, Hendry, and Lee Coun- ties. The St. Lucie Canal flows from the lake to the Atlantic Ocean, and the Caloosahatchee River is the outlet to the Gulf of Mexico. East-coast protection area is the coastal region of high urban development from Tamiami Trail to West Palm Beach Canal in Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties. The area lies along the coast and extends inland from 9 to 20 miles. FLOOD CONTROL--JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 887 Conservation area lies in Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties west of the east-coast protection area, involving some 1,500 square miles for water and wildlife conservation. Everglades agricultural area lies south of Lake Okeechobee, mostly in western Palm Beach County, but also including parts of Hendry and Martin Counties. The area embraces about 1,027 square miles of actually and potentially productive agricultural muck and peat land. Previous projects. Previous projects consist of completed works for control of Lake Okeechobee included in and constructed under the navigation project for, Okeechobee Waterway, Fla., (formerly Caloosahatchee River and Lake Okeechobee drainage areas, Florida) under provisions of River and Harbor Acts ap- proved July 3, 1930, and August 30, 1935. For further informa- tion, see pages 877-882, Annual Report for 1948, and page 785, Annual Report for 1949. Existing project.-This provides for modification and expan- sion of the previous project to include the first phase of the com- prehensive plan for flood control and other purposes in central and southern Florida, as recommended by the Chief of Engineers in House Document 643, Eightieth Congress, second session, and authorizes the -appropriation of $36,300,000 for partial accom- plishment of that plan. The first phase of the plan provides for the following: East-coast--Everglades area: (1) An east-coast protective (..a)- levee from Tamiami Trail north to West Palm Beach Canal; (2) improvements for partial completion of a conservation area for water impoundment in the Everglades area west of the east-coast: protective levee, including levees within the conservation area separating it into three parts, with gated spillways for discharge of water from one part to the next and, finally, through Tamiami Trail to the undeveloped area to the south, and a bridge culvert where Tamiami Trail intersects the proposed canal and levee on the west side of the conservation area; (3) local protection works in the area along the east coast from northern Palm Beach County to southern Dade County, including complete protective works in the Davie agricultural area, canal improvements and enlarge- ments, new canals, spillway-headworks at the edge of the conser- vation area, bridge crossings, outlet barriers, conduits, protec- tive levees, a pumping station for the Davie agricultural area, and extension of the east-coast protective levee southward 25 miles from Tamiami Trail. (b) Okeechobee-Everglades area: (1) A levee and canal en- circling the developed portion of the Everglades agricultural area from Caloosahatchee River via Bolles Canal to Miami Canal, thence south on Miami Canal about 9 miles, thence eastward to Hillsboro Canal, thence southeastward to the edge of Everglades agricultural area, thence northward crossing West Palm Beach Canal and continuing to St. Lucie Canal; (2) enlargement of Miami, North New River, Hillsboro, and West Palm Beach Canals within the protected area; (3) five feeder canals within the pro- tected area; (4) four pumping stations at Lake Okeechobee and 838 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 pumping stations at the eastern edge of the protected area on West Palm Beach and Hillsboro Canals, with installation of par- tial pumping capacities; (5) a spillway at the eastern edge of the agricultural area on the new canal crossing West Palm Beach Canal; (6) improving control of Lake Okeechobee by enlarging St. Lucie Canal to planned dimensions, including modification of spillways and structures; (7) a spihliway at Moore Haven, with an outlet canal to Caloosahatchee River; (8) beginning enlarge- ment of Caloosahatchee River to provide increased discharge capacity; (9) enlargement of existing Lake Okeechobee levees, including beginning of paving and revetment, and construction of levees on northeast and northwest shores of Lake Okeechobee; (10) initiation of construction and operation of a system of mete- orological and hydrological stations; and (11) under mainte- nance, the operating and care of the spillway to be constructed at Moore Haven and the main spillways of the conservation area. Upon completion, local interests are to assume maintenance and operation of all works in subparagraphs (a) and (b) above ex- cept the gated spillways referred to in subparagraph (a) and fea- tures (6) through (11) in subparagraph (b), which works will be operated and maintained by the United States. In addition, the project includes maintenance (effective July 1, 1950) of control works completed with river and harbor funds under the previous navigation project for Okeechobee Waterway, Fla. (formerly Caloosahatchee River and Lake Okeechobee drainage areas, Florida) as follows: (a) A levee about 67.8 miles long from Fisheating Creek to St. Lucie Canal, following in general the south shore of the lake, and a north-shore levee 15.74 miles long (those levees are to be improved and enlarged under the existing project); (b) four auxiliary floodway channels extending into Lake Okeechobee at or near Liberty Point, mouth of Fisheating Creek, mouth of Kissimmee River, and mouth of Taylor Creek; (c) collection and evaluation of meteorological data; and (d) operating and care of spillways at the St. Lucie and Ortona locks, 5 hurricane gates on Lake Okeechobee, 16 drainage culverts through the west-, south-, and east-shore levees, and 4 on the north shore of Lake Okeechobee, 16 drainage spillways along the St. Lucie Canal, and an intercommunicating radiotelephone net- work of 8 stations. The following table shows the principal features of the hurri- cane gates constructed under previous projects for the Okeecho- bee Waterway, Fla., to be maintained under the existing project beginning July 1, 1950: FLOOD CONTROL- JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 889 Nearest town Hurricane Depth Character Year gate No.1 over of corn- Actual Name Distance sills foundation pleted cost (miles) (feet) 2 Clewiston, Fla.----------------------.................. 0 10 Pile --. 1935 $309,748.18 3 Lake Harbor, Fla.---------------- 0. 5 10 Rock....- 1935 316, 938.28 4 Belle Glade, Fla.............--------------------- 4.0 10 .... do..... 1935 350,025.30 5 Canal Point, Fla..--------------------- 10 - do ---. 1935 262,464.60 6 --------------------- Okeechobee, Fla.... 6.0 7 Pile-... 1936 373,273.30 1 All are 50 feet wide, with available length unlimited. They are constructed of concrete, with steel sector gates, and have no lift. Hurricane gate No. 6 has an auxiliary culvert spillway with automatic ntrol. C Lake Okeechobee is maintained, insofar as possible, between elevations 12.56 and 15.56 feet, mean sea level (14 and 17 feet, Lake Okeechobee datum). The estimate of cost for new work, approved in 1950, is $58,- 129,000 United States funds and $10,258,000 contributed funds, exclusive of river and harbor funds expended on previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $355,200, including $66,900 for operating and care of protective works. The existing project was authorized by the following flood con- trol acts: Acts P Work authorized Documents June 30, 1948 For the first phase of the comprehensive plan for H. Doc. 643, 80th Cong., 2d sess. flood control and other purposes, and for appro- (Contains latest published maps.) priation of $16,300,000 for partial accomplishment of the plan. May 17, 1950 For appropriation of an additional $20,000,000 for Specified in act. prosecution of the authorized work. Local cooperation.-The Flood Control Act approved June 30, 1948 (H. Doc. 643, 80th Cong., 2d sess.), imposed the conditions that local interests shall provide all lands, easements, and rights- of-way; make a cash contribution of 15 percent of the estimated construction cost for each part of the work prior to its initiation (with the provision that the total cash contribution for the en- tire comprehensive project shall not exceed $29,152,000); and furnish assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that they will hold and save the United States free from damages due to the construction and operation of the works and that they will maintain and operate all the works after completion in accord- ance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Army, except the levees, channels, locks, and control works of the St. Lucie Canal, Lake Okeechobee, and Caloosahatchee River, and the main spillways of the conservation areas. In May 1949, the Florida State Legislature passed legislation providing for creation of districts for flood control, reclamation, conservation, and allied purposes in cooperation with the United States; for creating the Central and Southern Florida Flood Control District, and for consolidation of the former Everglades Drainage District with that district; and for other measures nec- 840 ARMY, REPORT OF CHIEF-OF ENGINEERS, -U.-"S"-. 1950 essary for full compliance with all requirements of local coopera- tion. A resolution adopted August 1, 1949, by the Central and Southern Florida Flood Control District, assuming full responsi- bility for compliance with the requirements of local cooperation as set forth in the project document, was accepted by the Chief of Engineers on November 25, 1949, as satisfactory assurance of compliance. The flood control district has furnished rights-of-way and other interests in land, and has contributed the required 15 percent of the estimated construction cost for each feature of the project, when and as requested by the district engineer. In res- ponse to a request of local interests on June 10, 1950, urging con- struction of the eastern boundary levees of the conservation areas to an intermediate grade, the Chief of Engineers outlined a gen- eral policy permitting such construction, provided that local in- terests agree to maintain the levees at those heights pending com- pletion to full grade. The Central and Southern Florida Flood Control District has agreed to assume full responsibility for main- tenance of the levees so constructed. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The work accom- plished during the fiscal year is tabulated below: Work and locality Period Quantity Cost - -I ~i i .I Contract: Construction of Levee L-35A, west of Ft. Jan. 3 to June 30, Feat excavation, $322, 666. 67 Lauderdale and about 8 miles long, to 1950 (89 percent 139,192 cu. yds. Le- a neat interim grade at elevation 20 feet completed). vee embankment, mean sea levee. 793,198 cu. yds. Construction of levees L-35 and L-36 Mar. 7 to June 30, Levee L-35: Levee 284, 851.01 (about 4.9 miles and 11.4 miles long, 1950 (32 percent embankment 400,- respectively), to a neat interim grade completed). 886 cu. yds. Levee at elevation 20 feet mean sea level. L-36: Peat excava- tion, 213,516 cu. yds Levee embankment, 241,477 cu. yds. Preparation, by continuing contract, of February 3, 1950 20% of work-....... 12, 064. 80 a contoured, controlled aerial mosaic to June 30, 1950. of the Kissimmee valley to 5-foot con- tour intervals and 1:25,000 scale. Construction of canal C-42, about 1.6 June 1 to June 30, Excavation, 18,754 cu. 5,115.72 miles long, west of Fort Lauderdale. 1950 (17 percent yds. completed). Hired labor: Real estate expense in connection with July 1949 to June 2,375. 68 procurement, by local interests, of 1950. rights-of-way and spoil areas. Preparation of the hydrologic and hy- July 1949 to June 514,135.93 draulic portions of the definite project 1950 (88 percent report for all of the area south of Lake completed). Okeechobee except the coastal area. Surveys and preparation of plans and July 1949 to June 73, 051. 19 specifications for construction of: 1950. (a) levee L-8 $57, 875. 56; (b) canal C-42, 3, 299. 90; (c) a test levee to determine per- meability of rock, $8, 649.66 and (d) the northerly 14,200 linear feet of levee L-40, $3, 226. 07. Reimbursement to United States Geo- 22, 39Q,.0 logical Survey in connection with op- eratioi of stream gaging stations. Total, new work---------------- 1,236,591. 00 The costs for the year were $728,740.63 from United States funds, and $507j850.37 from contributed funds, a total of $1,236,- 591.00. The expenditures were $1,010,866.40. FLOOD CONTROL-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 841 Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project was 2 percent completed. Preliminary work was begun in November 1948. Con- struction of protective levees to a neat interim grade at elevation 20 feet mean sea level was begun during January 1950, and at the end of the fiscal year a total of 24.3 miles of levee were under construction. Excavation of canal C-42, west of Fort Lauderdale and about 1.6 miles long, was begun during June 1950. The work remaining to be done to complete the project is as follows: Completion, under existing contracts, of construction of levees L-35A, L-35, and L-36, and canal C-42; and future con- struction of all remaining works described in the paragraph "Ex- isting project." The costs under the existing project to June 30, 1950, have been $730,851.00 from United States funds and $625,740.00 from con- tributed funds, a total of $1,356,591.00, all for new work. The expenditures have been $503,016.03 from United States funds, and $625,740.00 from contributed funds, a total of $1,128,756.03. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended, $996,983.97; accounts receivable, June 30, 1950, $642.95; an anticipated allot- ment for new work, $6,300,000; allotments totaling $138,750 de- rived from local contributions; and expected local contribution, $759,250; an anticipated allotment for regular maintenance, $150,000; an anticipated special allotment of maintenance funds for paving Lake Okeechobee levee slopes, $750,000; a total of $9,- 095,626.92, wilbe applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950...........................$228,477.92 New work: Complete, by hired labor, hydrology and hy- draulic design, and geology sections of defi- nite project report for agricultural area and inner-east-coast works, July 1950 to June 1951 ...................... ............ $266,100 Complete, by hired labor, hydrology and hy- draulic sections of definite project report for Lake Okeechobee and its outlets, August 1950 to March 1951...................... 47,000 Partially complete, by hired labor, hydrology and hydraulic, design, and geology sections of definite project report for coastal works, July 1950 to June 1951 .................. 186,900 Complete, by hired labor, plans and specifica- tions for remaining work to be placed under contract in fiscal year 1951, consisting of levees L-8 (west and middle sections), L-33 and L-37, and L-30, July 1950 to June 1951 142,240 Partially complete, by hired labor, plans and specifications for work to be placed under contract in fiscal year 1952,-consisting of levees L-31 (north section) and L-40 (re- mainder); canals C-3, 0-9, and 0-4 and structures S-31, S-1, S-23, S-11, S-29, and S-30, November 1950 to June 1951 ........ 297,760 Complete to intermediate grade, by contract, construction of works begun in fiscal year 1950, consisting of levees L-35A, L-35, and L-36 and L-8 (east section); and candl canal C-42; July 1950 to April 1951....... 889,149 842 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Continue, by contract, Kissimmee River valley mapping program begun in fiscal year 1950, July 1950 to June 1951 .................. 276,600 Complete to intermediate grade, by contract, levees L-33 and L-37 and L-40 (north end) October 1950 to June 1951................ 3,098,300 Partially complete to intermediate grade, by contract, levees L-8 (west end and remain- der) and L-30, February 1951 to June 1951 2,763,100 7,967,149.00 Maintenance: Current expenses, operation and maintenance. -Beginning with fiscal year 1951, the operation and maintenance of the works related to flood control of the Okeechobee Waterway, Fla., project were transferred to the Central and Southern Florida project. Such works include: Hired labor, collection and compilation of meteorological data; patrol, inspection, and maintenance of Lake Okeechobee levee slopes; riprap revetment repairs on levees; preparation of plans and specifications for contract work; periodic inspection of flood-control works, and re- moval of obstructions from flood-way chan- nels, July 1950 to June 1951 .............. 94,280 Complete, by contract, repair of existing rip- rap revetments for berm protection at critical reaches of Lake Okeechobee levees, October 1950 to January 1951............ 28,230 Complete, by contract, modification of existing levee cross sections and paving of lakeside levee slopes at critical reaches along the southern shore of Lake Okeechobee, No- vember 1950 to March 1951............... 732,490 Current expenses, operating and care.-Hired labor operations for ordinary operating and care of dams, spillways, control structures, protective works, and other flood-control works formerly charged to Okeechobee Waterway, Fla. project, were transferred to Central and Southern Florida project be- ginning fiscal year 1951, July 1950 to June 1951 ... ............................... 45,000 900,000.00 Total for all work.............................. 9,095,626.92 The additional sum of $9,200,000 can be profitably expended together with $1,357,100 to be contributed by local interests, a total of $10,557,100, for the following schedule of work during fiscal year 1952: New work: Complete, by hired labor, hydrology and hy- draulic, design, and geology sections of de- finite project report for coastal works, July 1951 to June 1952..........................$422,600 Partially complete, by hired labor, design and geology sections of definite project report for Lake Okeechobee and its outlets, July 1951 to June 1952.......................... 100,000 Complete, by hired labor, plans and specifica- tions for work to be placed under contract in fiscal year 1952, July 1951 to January 1952 400,000 FLOOD CONTROL-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 848 Partially complete, by hired labor, plans and specifications for work to be placed under contract after fiscal year 1952, October 1951 to June 1952............................ 325,000 Complete, by contract, Kissimmee River valley mapping program begun in fiscal year 1950, July 1951 to November 1951 ................ 48,800 Complete, by contract, construction of works begun in fiscal year 1951, consisting of levees L-30 and L-8 (west end and remainder) July 1951 to June 1952 .................... 2,711,700 Complete, by contract, levees L-31 (north sec- tion) and L-40 (remainder); canals C-3 C-9 and structures S-31, S-i, S-23, S-11, S-29, and S-30, July 1951 to June 1952 .......... 5,163,200 Partially complete, by contract, canal C-4, October 1951 to June 1952 ................. 1,185,800 10,357,100 Maintenance: Current expenses, operation and maintenance.- Hired labor. Collection and compilation of meteorological data, patrol, inspection, and necessary repairs to Lake Okeechobee levees and appurtenances which were formerly a part of Okeechobee Waterway, Fla. project, July 1951 to June 1952..................... 105,000 Current expenses, operating and care.-Hired labor. Ordinary operating and care of dams, spillways, control structures, protective works, and other flood control works which were formerly a part of Okeechobee Waterway, Fla. project, July 1951 to June 1952............. . 95,000 200,000 Total for all works ............................... $10,557,100 Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to1946 New work: Appropriated-... _ $1, 500, 000.00 $1, 500, 000.00 Cost-... -------------------------------------- $2,110.37 728, 740. 63 730, 851.00 Expenditures.... -------------------------------------- ...------- 503,016.03 503,016.03 Maintenance: Appropriated............................................................................ C ost.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E xpenditures..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950.................... $642.95 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951...... 6,300,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951...... 6,300,642.95 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ................... 50,329,000.00 844 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to1946 New work: Appropriated.... -- ---$120,000.00 $505, 740.00 $625, 740.00 Cost........ 117, 889.63 507, 850.37 625, 740.00 Expenditures... ------------------------------------ 117, 889.63 507, 850.37 625, 740.00 Maintenance: ---..................-. A p p ropriated __- -................................... Cost- .- .......-------------------.------------- - -------------------------------------- Expenditures. _ _ -----------.... ........... ... ... ...... .-.............. Qther new work data:.. Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 .......... $898,000 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951........ '898,000 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.......................... 8,734,200 1Includes an expected allotment of$759, 250. 35. 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 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 shallbe allotted for this purpose for any single tributary from the appropriations for any one fiscal year. The unexpended balance June 30, 1949, $10,961.66, was avail- able for work under this heading. Removal of obstructions in the channel of Mill Creek Swamp near Callahan, Fla., downstream to Smiths Point (about 10 miles), about 95 percent completed :at the beginning of the fiscal year, was completed during August 1949. Some minor obstructions were removed and 194 acres of hyacinths sprayed. The costs and expenditures were $1,429.20 for new work. The total costs and expenditures under this heading to June 30, 1950, have been $174,314.05 for new work. In addition, $35,- 000 was expended from contributed funds for new work. FLOOD CONTROL-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 845 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated ---$35,300. 00 $2, 500.00 $95, 700.00 $38, 289.30 -.-.-..... 1$183, 846. 51 Cost----..-------- 2, 305. 54 33, 193.22 97, 790. 54 27, 538. 34 $1, 429. 20 1174, 314.05 Expenditures-... 591.09 30, 890.19 101,808. 01 27, 538.35 1, 429.20 1174, 314. 05 Maintenance: Appropriated---... -------- C ost. .. - - - - E xpenditures... -- - - - - . . . . . . . . - - - - - -- - - - - - -- ----- ------ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950...... $9,532.46 1In addition, $35, 000 were expended from contributed funds for new work. 36. EMERGENCY FLOOD-CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC LAWS NOS. 138 AND 318, SEVENY-EIGHTH CONGRESS, PUBLIC LAW NO. 75, SEVENTY-NINTH CONGRESS, AND PUBLIC LAWS NOS. 102 AND 858, EIGHTIETH CONGRESS Because of the heavy demands for repair work to flood-control structures damaged or destroyed by the disastrous floods which have occurred since the spring of 1943, Congress in the acts ap- proved July 12, 1943, Public Law 138, Seventy-eighth Congress; May 29, 1944, Public Law 318, Seventy-eighth Congress; June 5, 1945, Public Law 75, Seventy-ninth Congress; June 23, 1947, Public Law 102, Eightieth Congress, and June 30, 1948, Public Law 858, Eightieth Congress, authorized the amounts of $10,000,- 000, $12,000,000, $12,000,000, $15,000,000, and $25,000,000, res- pectively, to be appropriated as emergency funds to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Army and the super- vision of the Chief of Engineers for the repair, restoration, and strengthening of levees and other flood-control works which have been threatened or destroyed by the recent floods or which may be threatened or destroyed by later floods. Local cooperation.-Section 208 of the Flood Control Act of 1948 imposed the requirement that local interests shall provide, without cost to the United States, all lands, easements, and rights- of-way necessary for the work and shall maintain and operate all the works after completion in a manner satisfactory to the Chief of Engineers. These requirements have been satisfactorily complied with to date. The balance unexpended and accounts receivable June 30, 1949, plus $336,000 allotted during the fiscal year, a total of $494,303.- 90, was available for emergency flood-control work in the Jack- sonville district. The work was performed under two general allot- ment titles as follows: Emergency flood-control, Florida: Restoration of Hillsboro Canal above United States Highway No. 1, in progress by con- tract at the beginning of the fiscal year, was completed August 31, 1949. Two draglines romoved 81,814 cubic yards of material at a cost of $34,325.61. Excavation, with contract draglines, to 939127--51--vol. 1---54 846 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 relocate and improve Etonia Creek for 3.3 miles downstream from Florahome to obtain a bottom width of 30 feet was begun Feb- ruary 3, 1950, and was 42 percent completed at the end of the fiscal year. There were removed 149,823 cubic yards of material at a cost of $47,966.40. Purchase and stockpiling of granite for use in repairing hurricane damage to Lake Okeechobee levees cost $1,565.32. Investigations relative to emergency flood-control measures in St. Lucie, Martin, and Indian River Counties, and in adjacent areas, cost $1,807.10. Late costs, and an adjustment of costs of work completed during the previous fiscal year, reduced the cost of completed work by $1,165.77. Emergency hurricane damage repairs cost $1,223.69. Emergency flood-control work, Lake Okeechobee Area, Florida: Repairing and strengthening the Federal levee system of Lake Okeechobee where damaged by the hurricane of August 26, 1949, was performed by contract and hired labor between August 30, 1949, and June 30, 1950. About 50,569 cubic yards of new fill material were placed in the east- and north-shore levees by leased dredges at a cost of $69,250.91. Soil-cement stabilization of 33,- 634 square yards and 13,283.3 square yards, respectively, of the east- and north-shore levee slopes was done by contract at a cost of $61,381.56. Removal of uprooted trees and debris from the entire levee system, grading the fill placed on levees by leased dredges, and replacing displaced riprap stones, was done by hired labor at a cost of $51,778.08. About 8,034 cubic yards of new fill material and 250 tons of riprap stone were placed in the east- shore levee at culverts Nos. 10, 12, and 12-A at a cost of $16,- 262.96. Placement of 700 tons of riprap stone to protect hurricane gate No. 6 and the adjacent eight-barrel culvert spillway, and 4,175 tons to restore the existing revetment between Clewiston and Lake Harbor, was done by hired labor. In addition, 9,983.22 tons of granite were purchased and stockpiled by hired labor for use in repairing hurricane damages to the levees. The cost was $81,819.08. Replacement of steel casement windows in machinery houses with glass blocks, and repair of control-house roof by hired labor, cost $6,850.44. Removal of shoals from the North Fork of St. Lucie River and Belcher Canal, waterway for which no Federal project exists, was performed by contract between Sep- tember 7 and October 21, 1949, at a cost of $62,659.92. The total cost of all work during the fiscal year was $435,725.30, all for maintenance. The expenditures were $474,771.80. The total cost of all work under this heading to June 30, 1950, has been $1,167,500.02, all for maintenance. The total expendi- tures have been $1,164,801.57. The balance unexpended June 30, 1950 ($19,498.43), will be applied during the fiscal year 1951 to the payment of expenses incurred under this heading. FLOOD CONTROL-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 847 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, ir o'uding .-... -- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated.... ---.- ............------------------------------------------- C ost. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Expenditures ..----- ----... .-.---..........-------------------------- Maintenance: Appropriated......------------------------$290, 800.00 $557, 500.00 $336, 000. 00 $1, 184, 300.00 Cost...--------------------------------290, 797.05 440, 977. 67 435, 725.30 1,167, 500.02 Expenditures-.....------------------------289, 328.34 400, 701.43 474, 771. 80 1,164, 801. 57 37. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS AND CONTINGENCIES FOR FLOOD CONTROL The cost during the year was $34,541.31; the expenditures were $35,015.52. The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $11,975.57, plus an anticipated allotment of $12,000, a total of $23,975.57, will be applied during fiscal year 1951 to the payment of expenses incurred under this heading. The additional sum of $49,800 can be profitably expended dur- ing fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated-. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . Co st. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E xpenditu res. ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maintenance: Appropriated- -.... $30, 000.00 $25, 000.00 $105,000.00 $75, 000.00 $29, 200.00 $482, 835.00 Cost....---.....----_47, 902. 25 48, 495. 64 105, 000.00 59, 544.34 34, 541.31 472, 720. 65 Expenditures ....- - 43, 829.97 40, 393.03 115, 465.01 59, 434. 51 35, 015.52 470, 859. 43 38. INACTIVE FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures Estimated Name of project full report to June 30, 1950 amount re- see Annual quired to Report for- New work Maintenance complete Emergency flood-control work under authority of the Flood Control Act approved Aug. 18, 1941......-----------------------------------1948 --------------- $4,244.61 (1) 1Completed. 848 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 39. PLANT ALLOTMENT, JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT (FLOOD CONTROL) Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 Cost.. . New work: Appropriated--..--------------------------- Expenditures ...---------------------- ---------------------------------- Maintenance: Appropriated--...-------------------------------- 1$128, 500. 00 ...- 1$128, 500. 00 C ost... .. . . . . . Expenditures-...--------------------- ----.-------- -- 115,825.08 -$6,059.47 109,765.6i 1 Advanced by the Savannah, Ga., District. Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood control acts and committee resolutions Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation - --- I Apopka Lake, Fla., Oklawaha River and Harbor Act, River and connecting water- Mar. 2, 1945. ways. Broward County, Fla., in vicin- Senate Committee on ty of Hollywood, Intracoastal Public Works resolu- Waterway (Jacksonville to tion, Jan. 6, 1950. Miami), for flood control. Do------------------------- House Committee on Public Works resolu- tion, Feb. 17, 1950. Cocoa, Fla., waterway from In- River and Harbor Act, dian River to St. Johns River Mar. 2, 1945. at Palatka, Fla., Florida east coast, interlocking open-river and canalized channels, etc. Corkscrew River (Horse Creek), Senate Committee on Estero River, Imperial River, Public Works resolu- Gordon River, Rock Creek, tion, Mar. 4, 1950. Hendry Creek, Mulock Creek, and Six Mile Creek Slough, Florida, for flood control. Dexter Lake, Fla., interconnect- River and Harbor Act, ing waterway to Lake Harris, Mar. 2, 1945. Fla., Florida east coast, inter- locking open-river and canal- ized channels. Dora Lake, Fla., Oklawaha Ri- .do-........... ver, Fla., and connecting wa- terways. Eau Gallie, Fla., waterway from .. do .....--------- -------------- ------ Indian River to St. Johns River at Palatka,: Fla., Florida east coast, interlocking open-river and canalized chanels;, etc. Estero River, Imperial River, Senate Committee on Corkscrew River (Horse Creek) Public Works resolu- Gordon River, Rock Creek, tion, Mar. 4, 1950. Hendry Creek, Mulock Creek, and Six Mile Creek Slough, Florida, for flood control. Eustis Lake, Fla., Oklawaha River and Harbor Act, -------------- -------------- River, Fla., from Lake Apopka Mar. 2, 1945. through Lake Dora to Lake Eustis, etc. Eustis Lake, Oklawaha River, --- ....do....- - - - -------------- -------------- to Lake Griffin, thence to Sil- ver Springs Run, Fla. Fenholloway and Steinhatchee Flood Control Act, June -------------- Rivers, Fla. 30, 1948. -------------- FLOOD CONTROL-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 849 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood control acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Flagler, Putnam, and St. Johns Flood Control Act, May Counties, Fla., streams in, for 17, 1950. flood control. Florida east coast, interlocking River and Harbor Act, open-river and canalized chan- Mar. 2, 1945. nels having a depth of 12 feet and suitable width, through rivers and lakes and by land cuts, for navigation, flood con- trol, and water conservation. Gordon River, Estero River, Im- Senate Committee on perial River, Corkscrew River Public Works resolu- (Horse Creek), Rock Creek, tion, Mar. 4, 1950. Hendry Creek, Mulock Creek, and Six Mile Creek Slough, Florida, for flood control. Griffin Lake to Lake Eustis, River and Harbor Act, Oklawaha River, and to Silver Mar. 2, 1945. Springs Run, Fla. Hendry Creek, Estero River, Im- Senate Committee on perial River; Corkscrew River Public Works resolu- (Horse Creek), Gordon River, tion, Mar. 4, 1950. Rock Creek, Mulock Creek, and Six Mile Creek Slough, Florida, for flood control. Hillsboro River, Fla., for flood Commerce Committee Apr. 17, 1950 H 567, 81st control and allied purposes. resolution, Mar. 18, Cosg., 2d do.ab 1946. Hillsboro River, Fla., with view Rivers and Harbors Com- _do-....s.ss. do. to extending channel to city mittee resolution, Dec. waterworks dam. 4, 1946. Hollywood, Fla., in Broward Senate Committee on County, Intracoastal Water- Public Works resolu- way (Jacksonville to Miami), tion, Jan. 6, 1950. for flood control. Do-------------------------- House Committee on Public Works resolu- tion, Feb. 17, 1950. Imperial River, Estero River, Senate Committee on Corkscrew River (Horse Creek) Public Works resolu- Gordon River, Rock Creek, tion, Mar. 4, 1950. Hendry Creek, Mulock Creek, and Six Mile Creek Slough, Florida, for flood control. Indian River, Fla., from Sebas- River and Harbor Act, tian, Melbourne, Eau Gallie, Mar. 2, 1945. Cocoa, or such other locality most suitable, to St. Johns Ri- ver at Palatka, Fla., Florida east coast, interlocking open- river and canalized channels, etc. Indian River to St. Johns River, Rivers and Harbors Com- channel from Sanford to Titus- mittee resolution, Jan. ville, Fla. 27, 1937. Intracoastal Waterway (Jackson- Senate Committee on ville to Miami, Fla.) in vicinity Public Works resolu- of Hollywood, Fla., Broward tion, Jan. 6, 1950. County, Fla., for flood control. Do.........-....--------- House Committee on Public Works resolu- tion, Feb. 17, 1950. Kissimmee River, Fla......--- River and Harbor Act, Mar. 2, 1945. Kissimmee River, Fla., from -- do....- - - - - - -- Lake Tohopekaliga to Lake Okeechobee and the Okeecho- bee Cross-Florida Canal, Flori- da east coast, interlocking open- river and canalized channels, etc. Kissimmee River, Fla., water- River and Harbor Act, way from St. Johns River to Aug. 30, 1935. Kissimmee River and thence to Okeechobee Cross-Florida Ca- nal. 850 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood control acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Lake Apopka Fla., Oklawaha -------------- River and Harbor Act, River from Lake Apopka thru Mar. 2, 1945. -------------- Lake Dora to Lake Eustis and adjoining waterways. Lake Dexter, Fla., from St. Johns -- do....... . . . . -------------- -------------- River to Leesburg on Lake Harris, Florida east coast, in- terlocking open-river and can- alized channels, etc. Lake Dora, Fla., Oklawaha River . . . . . . . -------------- --do...... from Lake Apopka through Lake Dora to Lake Eustis and adjoining waterways. Lake Eustis, Fla., Oklawaha -.do .... . . . .. .. -------------- ------------- River from Lake Apopka thru Lake Dora to Lake Eustis and adjoining waterways. Lake Eustis, Fla., Oklawaha River from Lake Eustis to Lake -- do..... . . . . . . -------------- Griffin and thence to Silver Springs Run. Lake Griffin, Fla., Oklawaha River from Lake Eustis to Lake _ do....- - - - - - - - -------------- ------------- ------------- Griffin and thence to Silver Springs Run. Lake Harris, Fla., Leesburg to Lake Tohopekaliga, Florida _do..... .. ... .. -------------- ------------- east coast, interlocking open- river and canalized channels, etc. Lake Harris, Fla., to St. Johns _do..... . . . . . . . --------------- -------------- River near Lake Dexter, or al- ternatively to Wekiwa (Weki- va) River, thence to St. Johns River, Florida east coast, inter- locking open-river and canal- ized channels, etc. Lake Okeechobee, Fla., from Okeechobee Cross-Florida Ca- nal via Kissimmee River and Lake Tahopekaliga to Okla- waha, St. Johns, and Indian Rivers, Florida east coast, in- terlocking open-river and can- analized channels, etc. Lake Tohopekaliga, Fla., to Lees- .... do ...... . . . . burg on Lake Harris, Florida east coast, interlocking open- do.--. . ... ...... river and canalized channels, etc. Lake Tohopekaliga, Fla., to Okeechobee Cross-Florida Ca- nal via the Kissimmee River and Lake Okeechobee, Florida ----------------- east coast, interlocking open- river and canalized channels, etc. Lake Tohopekaliga, Fla., to St. ... do..................... Johns River and thence to Ti- tusville, Florida east coast, in- terlocking open-river and canal- ized channels, etc. Leesburg, on Lake Harris, Fla., ... do --------------....... to Lake Tohopekaliga, Florida, east coast, interlocking open- river and canalized channels, etc. Manatee River, Fla............ Flood Control Act, May 17, 1950. Melbourne, Fla., waterway from River and Harbor Act, Indian River to St. Johns River Mar. 2, 1945. at Palatka, Fla., Florida east coast, interlocking open-river and canalized channels, etc. Miami River and Central and Senate Committee on Southern Florida, locks and Public Works resolu- dams in Miami River. tion, Mar. 12, 1949. FLOOD CONTROL--JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 851 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood control acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Mulock Creek, Estero River, Im- Senate Committee on perial River.: Corkscrew River Public Works resolu- (Horse Creek), Hendry Creek, tion, Mar, 4, 1950. and Six Mile Creek Slough, Florida, for flood control. Okee hobee Cross-Florida Canal, River and Harbor Act, interconnecting waterway to Mar. 2, 1945. Lake Tohopekaliga, via Lake Okeechobee and the Kissimmee River, Florida east coast, inter- locking open-river and canal- ized channels, etc. Okeechobee Cross-Florida Canal, River and Harbor Act, waterway from St. Johns River Aug. 30, 1935. to Kissimmee River and thence to Okeechobee Cross-Florida Canal. Okeechobee Lake, Fla., intercon- River and Harbor Act, necting waterways to Lake To- Mar. 2, 1945. hopekaliga and to the Okeecho- bee Cross-Florida Canal, Flor- ida east coast, interlocking open-river and canalized chan- nels, etc. Oklawaha River and its tributa- _- do....--------------- ries, Florida, for navigation, flood control, and related pur- poses. Oklawaha River and its tributa- Flood Control Act, Dec. ries, Fla., and of adjacent areas 22, 1944. in Alachua and Marion Coun- ties, Florida. Oklawaha River, Fla., from Lake River and Harbor Act, Apopka through Lake Dora to Mar. 2, 1945. Lake Eustis and adjoining wa- terways. Oklawaha River, Fla., from Lake .. do....-------------- Eustis to Lake Griffin, and thence from Lake Griffin to Sil- ver Springs Run. Orange Lake Basin, Fla.-------- ---- -___do--......-...---....---...--- Pala ka, Fla., St. Johns River to .. do ............. -..-.... Indian River at Sebastian, Mel- bourne, Eau Gallie, Cocoa, or such other locality most suit- able, Florida east coast, inter- locking open-river and canal- ized channels, etc. Peace River, Fla._. - d o -... .- . .. .. .. . Putnam, Flagler, and St. Johns Flood Control Act, May Counties, Fla., streams in, for 17, 1950. flood control. Rice Creek, Fla., a tributary of Flood Control Act, June St. Johns River, Fla. 30, 1948. Rock Creek, Estero River, Impe- Senate Committee on rial River, Corkscrew River Public Works resolu- (Horse Creek), Gordon River, tion, Mar. 4, 1950. Hendry Creek, Mulock Creek, and Six Mile Creek Slough, Florida, f. r flood control. St. Johns, Flagier, and Putnam Flood Control Act, May ........ Counties, Fla., streams in, for 17, 1950. flood control. St. Johns River, Fla., to Indian River and Harbor Act, ........ River at Titusville, and to Mar. 2, 1945. Lake Tohopekaliga, Florida east coast, interlocking open-river and canalized channels, etc. St. Johns River, Fla., near Lake Dexter, to Leesburg on Lake Harris, or alternatively via the Wekiwa(Wekiva) River, Florida east coast, interlocking open- river and canalized channels, etc, 852 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. .ARMY, 1950 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood control acts and committee resolutions-Continued I I I Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation s-- -I 1 1 i St. Johns River, Fla., from Palat- River and Harbor Act, ka to Indian River at Sebas- Mar. 2. 1945. tian, Melbourne, Eau Gallie, Cocoa, or such other locality most suitable, Florida east coast, interlocking open-river and canalized channels, etc. St. Johns River, Fla., waterway River and Harbor Act, from St. Johns River to Kissim- Aug. 30, 1935. mee River and thence to Okee- chobee Cross-Florida Canal. St. Johns River, Fla., channel Rivers and Harbors Com- from Sanford to Indian River, mittee resolution, Jan. near Titusville. 27, 1937. Sanford, Fla., channel from St. .-- do..... . . . . . . . Johns River to Indian River near Titusville. Sebastian, Fla., waterway from River and Harbor Act, Indian River to St. Johns River Mar. 2, 1945. at Palatka, Fla., Florida east coast, interlocking open-river and canalized channels, etc. Silver Springs Run, Fla., Okla- waha River from Lake Eustis to Lake Griffin and thence to Silver Springs Run. Six Mile Creek Slough, Estero Senate Committee on River, Imperial River, Cork- Public Works resolution, screw River (Horse Creek), Mar. 4, 1950. Gordon River, Rock Creek, Hendry Creek, and Mulock Creek, Florida, for flood control. Steinhatchee and Fenholloway Flood Control Act, June _ Rivers, Fla. 30, 1948. Streams in St. Johns, Flagler, and Flood Control Act, May Putnam Counties, Fla., for 17, 1950. flood control. Suwannee River, Fla., and Ga., Sec. 1, River and Harbor for navigation, flood control, Act, Jan. 21, 1927. power, and irrigation (308 re- port.) Suwanne River, Ga. and Fla., River and Harbor Act, with a view to improvement in Mar. 2, 1945. the interest of navigation and flood control. Suwannee River, Fla., from Flood Control Act, Apr. Florida-Georgia State line to 10, 1936. Gulf of Mexico. Titusville, Fla., channel from Rivers and Harbors Com- Indian River to St. Johns River mittee resolution, Jan. at Sanford. 27, 1937. Titusville, Fla., from Indian Riv- River and Harbor Act, er to St. Johns River and thence Mar. 2, 1945. to Lake Tohopekaliga, Florida east coast, interlocking open- river and canalized channels, etc. Tohopekaliga Lake, intercon- .do. . .. . . . . . . necting waterway to Okeecho- bee, Cross-Florida Canal via the Kissimmee River and Lake Okeechobee, Florida east coast, interlocking open-river and canalized channels having depth of 12 feet, etc. Tohopekaliga Lake, interconnec- do .... __. .. ___I_ ___ .. -.. ___.............. ting waterway to the St. Johns River, Fla., Florida east coast, interlocking open-river and canalized channels having depth of 12 feet, etc. Waccasassa River and its trib- Flood Control Act, Dec. utaries, Fla., and of adjacent 22, 1944. areas in Gilchrist and Levy Counties. FLOOD CONTROL--JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 853 Status of aUll investigations for flood control called for by flood control acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Waccasassa River and its trib- River and Harbor Act, ............... utaries, Florida, with view to Mar. 2, 1945. improvement in the interest of navigation, flood control, and related purposes. Wekiwa (Wekiva) River, Fla., .... do............................................. from St. Johns River to Lees- burg on Lake Harris, Florida east coast, interlocking open- river and canalized channels, etc. Withlacoochee River, Fla......... Flood Control Act, June. 22, 1936. Withlacoochee River, Fla., for Sec. 1, River and Harbor ........----- na igation, flood control, power Act, Jan. 21, 1927. and irrigation (308 report). Withlacoochee River, Fla. (final Rivers and Harbors Com- _............ report). mittee resolution, May 20, 1942. IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT This district comprises a small portion of southeastern Ten- nessee, western Georgia, western Florida, all of Alabama south of the Tennessee River Basin, eastern Mississippi, and a small portion of southeastern Louisiana embraced in the drainage basins tributary to the Gulf of Mexico, west of the Aucilla River Basin, to and including the Pearl River Basin. It includes the sections of the Intracoastal Waterway from St. Marks River, Fla., to Lake Borgne Light No. 41, Louisiana. District engineer: Col. Walter K. Wilson, Jr., Corps of En- gineers. Division engineer of the South Atlantic Division, Atlanta, Ga., comprising the Wilmington, N. C., Charleston, S. C., Savannah, Ga., Jacksonville, Fla., Mobile, Ala., and Panama districts: Col. Mason J. Young, Corps of Engineers, to July 13, 1949, and Col. Bernard L. Robinson, Corps of Engineers, since that date. IMPROVEMENTS Navigation Navigation-Continued Page Page 1. Gulf Intracoastal Water- 18. Bayou Coden, Ala ....... 895 way between Apalachee 19. Bayou La Batre, Ala...... 896 Bay, Fla., and the Mexi- 20. Pascagoula Harbor, Miss.. 898 can border (Mobile dis- 21. Pascaqoula River, Miss.... 900 trict) ................ 856 22. Harrison County, Miss., 2. St. Marks River, Fla...... 860 shore protection project. 902 3. Carrabelle Bar and Har- 23. Biloxi Harbor, Miss....... 903 bor, Fla.............. 861 24. Gulfport Harbor, Miss.... 905 4. Apalachicola Bay, Fla..... 862 25. Wolf and Jordan Rivers, 5. Apalachicola, Chattahoo- Miss. ................. 907 chee, and Flint Rivers, 26. East Pearl River, Miss.... 908 Ga., and Fla ........ 864 27. Pearl River, Miss. and La. 909 6. Port St. Joe Harbor, Fla... 869 28. Examinations, surveys, and 7. Panama City Harbor, Flla. 871 contingencies (general). 912 8. La Grange Bayou, Fla.... 873 29. Inactive navigation proj.- 9. East Pass Channel from ects .................. 913 the Gulf of Mexico into 30. Plant allotment .......... 913 Choctawhatchee Bay, Fla. .................. 875 10. Pensacola Harbor, Fla..... 876 Flood Control 11. Mobile Harbor, Ala....... 878 12. Fly Creek, Fairhope, Ala. 882 31. Allatoona Reservoir, Coosa 13. Dauphin Island Bay, Ala. 883 River Basin, Ga ...... 917 14. Removing the water hya- 32. Snagging and clearing un- cinth, Mobile District... 884 der authority of section 2 15. Alabama-Coosa Rivers, of the Flood Control Act Ala. and Ga .......... 885 approved Aug. 28, 1937, 16. Black Warrior, Warrior, as amended ........... 919 and Tombigbee Rivers, 33. Preliminary examinations, Ala. .................. 888 surveys, and contingen- 17. Waterway connecting the cies for flood control.... 920 Tombigbee and Tennes- 34. Inactive flood-control proj- see River, Ala. and Miss. 894 ects .................. 921 855 856 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 1. GULF INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY BETWEEN APALACHEE BAY, FLA., AND THE MEXICAN BORDER (MOBILE DISTRICT) Location.-This section of the Gulf IJn~itaastal Waterway ex- tends generally westward from Apalachee Bay through Ochlocko- nee Bay, Ochlockonee, Crooked, and Carrabelle Rivers, and St. George Sound to Apalachicola Bay; thence through Apalachicola River, Jackson River, Lake Wimico, Searcy Creek, a land cut, and Wetappo Creek to St. Andrew Bay, Fla.; thence through a lanid cut to Choctawhatchee Bay, Fla.; thence through Santa Rosa Sound to Pensacola Bay, Fla.; thence through Big Lagoon and Old River, Fla., Perdido Bay, Fla. and Ala., Bay La Lanche, Wolfe Bay, Portage Creek, Oyster Bay, and Bon Secour Bay, Ala., to Mobile Bay, Ala.; thence through Mississippi Sound, Miss., and Lake Borgne, La., to the Rigolets. Previous projects. Adopted by the River and Harbor Acts approved May 23, 1828, and July 25, 1912, for the section between Mobile Bay and Mississippi Sound. For further details see page 906, Annual Report for 1930. Existing project.-This provides for a waterway 12 feet deep and 125 feet wide at mean low water, except in the section between Mobile Bay, Ala., and the Rigolets, La., where the width is to be 150 feet, from the vicinity of Apalachee Bay, Fla., to the Rigolets, La.; the construction of a movable span in the Georgia, Florida & Alabama Railroad bridge crossing the Ochlockonee River near McIntyre, Fla.; and for conditional acquisition of the Gulf County Canal, Fla., connecting St. Joseph Bay with the Intracoastal Waterway, and its right-of-way, free of cost to the United States, and enlargement of the canal to a depth of 9 feet and a width of 100 feet. The estimated cost of new work, revised in 1950, is $6,688,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $246,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harborf acts;. Acts Work authorized Documents APALACHICOLA BAY TO ST MARKS RIVER, FLA. 1 Aug. 26, 1937 A channel 9 feet deep and 100 feet wide at mean low H .Doc. 291, 75th Cong., 1st sess. water from Apalachicola Bay, Fla., via St. George Sound, Carrabelle, Crooked, and Ochlockonee Rivers and Ochlockonee and Apalachee Bays to St. Marks River, Fla. AFAriRICOLA RIVER TO ST. ANDREW BAY, FLA. June 25 1910 .A,channel 5 feet deep at mean low water and 65 feet H. Doe. 670, 61st Cong. 2d sess. wide at the bottom. (2) A channel 9 feet deep at mean low water and 100 feet Rivers and Harbors Committee 1 wide at the bottom. Doc. 52, 72d Cong., 2d sess. CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY TO WEST BAY, FLA. Aug. 30, 1935 A channel 9 feet deep at mean low water and 100 feet H. Doc. 259, 72d Cong., 1st sess.' wide at the bottom. June 25, 1910 A channel 6 feet deep at mean loWwater, with no H. Dec. 565, 61st Cong., 2d sess. reference to width. Aug. 30 1935 A channel 9 feet deep at mean low water and 100 feet Rivers and Harbors Committee wide at the bottom. Doe. 42, 73d Cong., 2d sess.1 RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 857 Acts Work authorized Documents PENSACOLA BAY, FLA., TO MOBILE BAY, ALA. July 3, 1930 A channel 9 feet deep at mean low water and 100 feet H. Doc. 42, 71st Cong., 1st sess. wide at the bottom. MOBILE BAY, ALA., TO NEW ORLEANS, LA. Do-........ A channel 300 feet wide and 10 feet deep from the 10- Rivers and Harbors Committee foot contour in Mobile Bay to the 10-foot contour Doe 4, 71st Cong., 1st sess.' in Mississippi Sound. Do-........ A channel 100 feet wide and 9 feet deep from Lake H. Doc. 341, 71st Cong., 2d sess Pontchartrain to Mississippi Sound. APALACHEE BAY, FLA., TO NE VORLEANS, LA. July 23, 1942 A channel 12 feet deep and 125 feet wide at meanlow Public Law 675, 77th Cong., and water, except in the Section between Mobile, Ala., report of the Chief of Engineers, and New Orleans, La., where the width is to be Apr. 27, 1942. (Report not 150 feet. printed.) June 17, 1943 Conditional acquisition of Gulf County Canal, Fla., H. Doc. 257, 76th Cong., 1st sess., and enlargement of the canal to 9 feet deep and 100 and Public Law 75, 78th Cong., feet wide. 1st sess. Mar. 2, 1945. Construction of a movable span in the Georgia, Flo- H. Doc. 442, 76th Cong., 1st sess.' rida & Alabama R. R. bridge crossing the Ochlock- onee River. May 17, 1950 Abandonment and closure of original channel be- H. Doe. 325, 81st Cong., 1st sess. tween Big Lagoon and Pensacola Bay and con- struction of a new channel to enter the bay north of original entrance. I Contain the latest published maps. s E. R. A. Act, May 28, 1935, and River and Harbor Act, Aug. 30, 1935. Local cooperation.-The requirements of local cooperation for this project have been fully complied with except for the section from Apalachee Bay to Carrabelle, Fla. The requirements of local cooperation for the section from Apalachee Bay to Carrabelle, Fla., provide that local interests undertake all necessary modifications of bridges over the water- way, except the construction of a movable span in the Georgia, Florida & Alabama Railroad bridge over the Ochlockonee River near McIntyre, Fla., 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 all claims for damages incidental to the work of improvement. STerminal facilities.-Terminalfacilities available for public use are located at Carrabelle, Apalachicola, Panama City, and Pensa- cola, Fla.; Mobile and Bayou La Batre, Ala.; Pascagoula, Biloxi, Gulfport, Pass Christian, and Bay St. Louis, Miss. These facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The erosion- protective work on the Choctawhatchee Bay-West Bay section of the waterway were repaired by Government plant and hired labor from July: 1, 1949, to June 30, 1950, at a cost of $16,831.81. The United States pipeline dredge Blackwater removed 18,019 cubic yards of material from the Apalachicola Bay-Carrabelle section July 1 to 6, 1949, at a cost of $5,587.31; 21,098 cubic yards from the Choctawhatchee Bay-West Bay section July 27 to August 26, 1949, at a cost of $7,400.90; 11,243 cubic yards from the Pensa- cola Bay-Mobile Bay section January 26 to February 1, 1950, at a cost of $6,544.75; and 31,253 cubic yards in the Gulf County 858 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Canal August 29 to September 16, 1949, at a cost of $16,702.11. The United States dragline No. 2 removed 4,670 cubic yards of material from the Choctawhatchee Bay-West Bay section July 11 to 15, 1949, at a cost of $1,755.15. The United States dragline No. 1 removed 912 obstructions from the channel and 26 over- hanging trees from the banks of the Choctawhatchee Bay-West Bay section November 1 to December 7, 1949, at a cost of $2,- 425.50, and 7,100 cubic yards of material in the Gulf County Canal March 16 to April 5, 1950, at a cost of $2,893.34. The United States snagboat Albany removed 758 obstructions from the channel and 5 overhanging trees from the banks February 1 to 28, 1950, at a cost of $7,713.87. The contractor's pipeline dredge Diesel removed 1,367,575 cubic yards of material from the Mobile Bay-Rigolets section April 28 to May 22, 1950, at a cost of $71,- 972.23. Preparatory work in connection with contract dredging in the Apalachicola Bay-Carrabelle section cost $770.94. Miscel- laneous investigations of the entire waterway cost $17,240.36. The cost for the fiscal year was $157,838.27, charged to main- tenance. The expenditures were $158,826.62. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project, com- menced in... 1911, was about 87 percent completed. The latest examinations show minimum depths, at mean low water, available to navigation as follows: rMinimum depth Date Section Mid- Left Project channel Right Project outside for half outside depth quarter project quarter width Feet Feet Feet Feet Mar. 1950 Apalachicola Bay to Carrabelle, Fla ..-------------- 12 8. 7 8.8 8.7 June 1948 Apalachicola River to St. Andrews Bay, Fla.--- 12 12.0 12. 0 12.0 Apr. 1950 Gulf County Canal, Fla...------------------------ 9 4.0 8.3 5.4 May 1950 Choctawhatchee to West Bay, Fla..... ---. 12 8. 5 11.5 6.0 June 1950 Choctawhatchee Bay to Pensacola Bay, Fla.....__ 12 12.0 12.0 12.0 June 1950 Pensacola Bay, Fla. to Mobile Bay, Ala....----------- 12 11.0 11.0 11.0 May 1950 Mobile Bay, Ala. to the Rigolets, La.....------------- 12 12.0 12.0 12.0 The work remaining to be done to complete the project consists of dredging to project dimensions the section from Carrabelle, Fla., to Apalachee Bay, Fla., via Carrabelle, Crooked, and Och- lockonee Rivers, and Ochlockonee and Apalachee Bays, Fla.; con- struction of a movable span in the Georgia, Florida, & Alabama Railroad bridge crossing the Ochlockonee River near McIntyre, Fla.; and dredging a channel to project dimensions from Big Lagoon to a point on Pensacola Bay north of the present entrance. The cost and expenditures for the existing project to June 30, 1950, were as follows: RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 859 Costs 1Expenditures Costs New work Maintenance Total Expenditures Regular funds.-- ------ ............. . .. $5, 494, 863.18 $2, 889, 408. 85 $8,384,272.03 1$8, 383,882. 57 Emergency Relief funds-------- .... . 340,000.00 j. 340,000.00 340,000.00 Total------------------------...........................---.....-5,834, 863.18 2, 889,408. 85 8, 724, 272.03 18, 723, 882.57 I Reflects an adjustment of $3,580.12 applicable to previous projects. (See costs and expenditures for all previous projects as given on page 707 of Annual Report for 1938.) Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $51,748.92, plus an anticipated allotment of $126,600, a total of $178,348.92, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950............................ $389.46 Maintenance: Dredging at most critical locations to provide necessary dimensions for existing navigation in the following sections, about 8 months during fiscal year: Contract: Apalachicola Bay to Carrabelle, Fla.... ....... $70,131.39 Gulf County Canal, Fla....................... 18,040.69 Apalachicola River to St. Andrew Bay, Fla... 12,026.52 Choctawhatchee Bay to West Bay, Fla. ....... 12,026.52 Government plant and hired labor: Choctawhatchee Bay to Pensacola Bay, Fla... 5,479.78 Pensacola Bay, Fla. to Mobile Bay, Ala....... 3,424.47 Snagging in the Apalachicola River-St. Andrew Bay section with United States snagboat Albany, about 2 months, November and Decem- ber 1950 .................................... 17,739.80 Repairing erosion-protective works in the Chocta- whatchee Bay-West Bay section by hired labor during the fiscal year......................... 36,083.20 Constructing and erecting markers signs at high- way intersection and at bridges crossing the waterway, by hired labor during fiscal year..... 3,007.09 177,959.46 Total for all work................................... 178,348.92 The additional sum of $250,000 can be profitably expended for the following scheduled work during the fiscal year 1952: Maintenance: Dredging to restore project dimensions, where necessary, about 5 months by contract ................................... $200,000 Snagging with United States snagboat Albany, about 2 months 13,000 Maintaining dikes, ditches, and other protective works in the Choctawhatchee-West Bay section by hired labor during the fiscal year.......................................... 30,000 Miscellaneous surveys and investigations, as necesary, during fiscal year .............................................. 7,000 Total for all work...................................... 250,000 860 WE REPORT OF CHIEF OF :ENGIN . S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -_ .-------- ..- -- --- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work Appropriated... $1, 279.34 .. . -$667. 26 $2, 695.00- ------ $5, 880, 467. 77 Cost...______-. 529.34 $82, 74------ -2, 695.00.-------------5, 880, 467. 77 Expenditures ..- 529. 34 79. 56 3.18 2, 695.00 .------------- 5, 880, 467.77 Maintenance: Appropriated- .. 225, 968. 79 2,340. 60 224,000.00 373, 000.00 $198, 500.00 3,005,905. 72 Cost.....----------- 332,101.48 91, 694. 60 209, 509.17 440, 742. 70 157, 838. 27 2, 954, 546. 26 Expenditures ..- 347, 545. 07 94, 737. 49 170, 713. 71 475, 606. 40 158, 826. 62 2, 954,156. 80 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project......... $853,100 2. ST. MARKS RIVER,' FLA. Location.-This river, 17 miles long, rises about 14 miles south- east of Tallahassee, Fla., and flows southerly into the Gulf of Mexico, 116 miles east of the new entrance to St. Andrew Bay. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1261.) Previous projects.-Provisionwas made for the removal of ob- structions between 1824 and 1844, but apparently under no defi- nite project. For further details see page 686, Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 10 feet deep and 100 feet wide at mean low water on suitable alinement and with greater width where necessary at bends, from the 10-foot contour in Apalachee Bay to the town of St. Marks, with a turning basin of the same depth and 200 feet square at the latter point, for straightening the channel in the vicinity of Big Bayou with exist- ing project depth and width, and for the removal of snags and similar obstructions from the present channel between St. Marks and Newport. The extreme tidal range, except during storms, is between 3 and 4 feet. The mean range of tides is 2.4 feet. The estimated cost of new work, approved in 1950, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects, is $218,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate of annual cost of maintenance is $1,500. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents July 3, 1930 Channel 10 feet deep and a bottom width of 100 feet H. Doc. 453, 70th Cong., 2d sess. at mean low water between the mouth of the river and St. Marks, 6 miles, by dredging. Aug. 26, 1937 Present project dimensions, straightening and Rivers and Harbors Committee 1 widening the channel where necessary and re- Doc. 77, 74th Cong., 2d sess. moval of snags and obstructions. 1 Mar. 2, 1945 Straightening channel in the vicinity of Big Bayou H. Doc. 345, 77th Cong.a 1st sess. with existing project depth and width. I Contains the latest published maps. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. For work authorized in accordance with House Document 453, Seventieth Congress, RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 861 second session, and Rivers and Harbors Committee Document 77, Seventy-fourth Congress, second session, local interests are re- quired to furnish necessary spoil-disposal areas for subsequent maintenance as required. Terminal facilities.-The terminal facilities on this stream con- sist of small wooden wharves and docks at St. Marks and Newport, used for transferring fish from small fishing craft to cold storage, for unloading petroleum products, for refueling fishing and pleas- ure craft, and as berths for the small boats located there. They are owned by local residents and by petroleum companies. None is publicly owned, but a privately owned dock with 200 feet of front- age at St. Marks is open to the public. There are small marine ways at both St. Marks and Newport. The facilities are con- sidered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The cost and ex- penditures for miscellaneous investigations and surveys were $403.23, charged to maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- menced in January 1931 and completed in October 1947. The controlling depth, ascertained in June 1950, was 9 feet. The total costs and expenditures under the existing project were $199,- 940.64, of which $193,730.64 was for new work and $6,210.00 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-Nowork is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ------ ------ ------ --- - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated ..- $71,000. 00 $25,000. 00 -$149. 56 ........------------------------- $229, 741.50 Cost-------------........... 1, 584. 23 28,906. 99 65, 359. 22 .-------------------------- 229, 741.50 Expenditures ..- 1, 584.23 4, 326. 83 89, 939. 38 ------------..........--------------.......... 229, 741.50 Maintenance: Appropriated--...-. ---------- _ _ ----_-___ --------- $403.23 6, 210.00 Cost...------ ------------ --------------------------------------- 403.23 6,210.00 Expenditures_--.............. - - --...-...-.........- __ ...-.....-. 403.23 6, 210.00 3. CARRABELLE BAR AND HARBOR, FLA. Location.-On the coast of northwest Florida about 185 miles east of Pensacola Harbor. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1261.) Previous projects.-Adopted by the act of June 3, 1896. For further details see page 1833, Annual Report for 1915, and page 687, Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 200 feet wide and 27 feet deep from the Gulf of Mexico to a point west of Dog Island, thence 150 feet wide and 25 feet deep through St. George Sound and Carrabelle River to a turning basin 500 feet square and 25 feet deep at the town of Carrabelle. The estimated cost of new work, approved in 1950, is $330,500. 98917--51-vol. 1---5 862 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $24,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 13, 1902 Channel at East Pass and the work at Dog Island__ H. Doc. 63, 56th Cong., 1st sess. Mar. 2, 1907 Channel 100 feet wide with a depth of 18 feet from the outer harbor to a point about 2,500 feet outside the mouth of the river, with a turning basin, thence 10 feet deep to the wharves at Carrabelle, without any prior report having been made there- on. Aug. 26, 1937 Present project dimensions....-------------------- H. Doc. 184, 75th Cong., 1st sess. Contains latest published map. Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with. Terminal facilities.-The landings, consisting of pile bulkheads and fills along the water front, are considered adequate for exist- ing commerce. However, should the anticipated increase in traffic at this port occur, as a result of the recent deepening of the Carrabelle Ship Channel, the terminal facilities above referred to will not be adequate. To meet this possible need, assurances have been given by local interests that adequate deep-sea terminal facilities will be provided. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-The cost and expen- ditures for miscellaneous investigations and surveys were $500, charged to maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- menced in October 1903 and completed in February 1939. The controlling depths in the channels as of April 1950 were as fol- lows: Entrance channel, 23.2 feet; inner channel, 16.6 feet; and turning basin, 16.8 feet. The total costs and expenditures under the existing project were $617,517.30, of which $341,982.30 was for new work and $275,535.00 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled during the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated..----------------------------------------------------------$363, 686.38 Cost......------------------------- ---------------------------------------- 363,686.38 Expenditures....----------------------............-------------...........-----..............-----............--------------.............. 363,686.38 Maintenance: Appropriated.. --- -$25, 000.00 ------------------------ $1,447.23 $500.00 275, 535.00 Cost.......------------- 826. 58 ------------------------ 1,447.23 500.00 275, 535.00 Expenditures....-- ........---.............---.-------------- 826.58------- 1, 447. 23 500.00 275, 535.00 4. APALACHICOLA BAY, FLA. Location.-On the coast of northwest Florida 160 miles east of Pensacola Harbor. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1262.) RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 863 Previous projects.-Adopted in the River and Harbor Act of June 14, 1880, and modified by the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1899. For further details see page 1833, Annual Report for 1915, and page 689, Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for channels from the Gulf of Mexico, 10 feet deep at mean low water, through West Pass in the Gulf of Mexico, and Link and Inner Bar Channels in Apalachicola Bay, with widths of 150 feet in West Pass and Link Channels, and 100 feet in the Inner Bar Channel. It also provides for a channel through Bulkhead Shoals, 9 feet deep and 100 feet wide, which serves as another entrance to Apalachicola Bay through East Pass, the entrance channel to Carrabelle Harbor. The mean range of tide throughout this harbor is 2 feet. The extreme range, except during storms, is about 3 feet. The estimate of cost of new work, approved in 1950, is $82,144, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1950) 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. 2, 1907 Channel 18 feet deep through West Pass and Link H. Doc. 422, 59th Cong., 1st sess. Channel, 10 feet deep across the bar, and 9 feet through Bulkhead Shoals. Jan. 21, 1927 Present project dimensions................-------------------- H. Doc. 106, 69th Cong., 1st sess. (Contains latest published map.) Terminal facilities.-These consist of several marginal pile- and-timber wharves. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The cost and expen- ditures for miscellaneous investigations and surveys were $33.60, charged to maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- menced in 1908 and completed in 1925. The controlling depths in the channels at the times shown were as follows: Inner Bar Channel, 12 feet, June 1949; West Pass Channel, 8.8 feet, May 1949; and Bulkhead Shoals Channel, 9 feet, February 1942. The total cost and expenditures under the existing project were $692,- 382.54, of which $82,144.59 was for new work and $610,237.95 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled during the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. 864 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated-----......... ..... ----------------------------------------------------- $216,758.09 Cost------------- -------------------------------------------------- 216,758.09 Expenditures-.---. ------------------------ ---------------------------- 216, 758.09 Maintenance: Appropriated ..- - $15, 500.00 -$14, 000.00 $15,000.00 --------- --- - 779, 003.71 Cost---...--------- 1,008. 62 354.18 15, 047. 87 $363.62 $33.60 779, 003. 71 Expenditures- -...- 985. 73 314. 26 15,116. 27 358.03 33.60 779, 003. 71 5. APALACHICOLA, CHATTAHOOCHEE, AND FLINT RIVERS, GA. AND FLA. Location.-The Apalachicola River is formed at the southwest corner of the State of Georgia by the junction of the Chattahoo- chee and Flint Rivers and flows south 112 miles, emptying into Apalachicola Bay. The Florida River enters the Apalachicola River from the east, 45.4 miles above its mouth, and the River Styx also enters from the east, 36.7 miles above its mouth. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1262.) The Chattahoochee River, 418 miles long, rises in northeast Georgia and flows southwesterly to West Point, and thence south- erly to join the Flint River at the southwest corner of Georgia, forming the Apalachicola River. (See U. S. Geological Survey maps for northwest Georgia.) The Flint River, 330 miles long, rises in west-central Georgia, flows generally southeasterly to Albany, and thence southwest to the southwest corner of the State, where it joins the Chatta- hoochee River to form the Apalachicola River. (See U. S. Geo- logical Survey maps for southwest Georgia.) Previous projects.--Expenditures on the Apalachicola River were made between 1828 and 1831, but apparently under no de- finite project. In 1835 and 1836, appropriations were made for the Chipola River. For further details see page 690, Annual Re- port for 1938. Projects for the Apalachicola River were adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of June 23, 1874, June 13, 1902, January 6, 1934, and June 20, 1938. For further details see the existing project for Apalachicola River, page 568, Annual Report for 1944. Projects for the Flint River, Ga., were adopted by River and Harbor Acts of June 23, 1874, and June 14, 1880. For further details see the existing project for Flint River, Ga., page 570, Annual Report for 1944. The River and Harbor Act of July 13, 1892, made an appro- priation for the section of the Chattahoochee River between West Point and Franklin, Ga., and appropriations therefore were con- tinued until 1899, when they were discontinued. For further de- tails see page 1834, Annual Report for 1915, and page 696, Annual Report for 1938. The River and Harbor Act of June 23, 1874, RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 865 adopted the project for the Chattahoochee River from its mouth to Columbus, Ga. For further details see existing project for that river on page 572, Annual Report for 1944. For total cost and expenditures on all previous projects see Cost and Financial Summary for the Apalachicola, Chattahoochee, and Flint Rivers, Ga. and Fla., for the fiscal year 1945. Existing project.-Priorto the River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1945, the existing project for the Apalachicola River pro- vided for a channel therein 6 feet deep at low water and 100 feet wide, to be secured by removing snags and overhanging trees and by widening and straightening Moccasin Slough, for a channel 5 feet deep and 60 feet wide through the Cut-off, Lee Slough, and lower Chipola River, together with snagging and dredging to a depth of 6 feet the lower 2,500 feet of Styx River and improving of Florida River by dredging a new outlet 6 feet deep, 80 feet wide, and about 600 feet downstream of its present mouth; for the Chattahoochee River, a channel 4 feet deep at low water and 100 feet wide from the mouth to Columbus, Ga., 164 miles, by remov- ing timber obstructions, dredging, contraction works, and shore protection; and for the Flint River, a channel 100 feet wide and 3 feet deep at extreme low water from the mouth to Albany, 103 miles, to be obtained by dredging, rock excavations, contraction works, and removal of snags, together with a channel for light- draft steamers at moderate stages from Albany to Montezuma, 79 miles, to be obtained by removing loose rocks, snags, and over- hanging trees. The River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, approved the gen- eral plan presented in House Document No. 342, Seventy-sixth Congress, first session, which document contains the latest pub- lished map, for the full development of the Apalachicola, Chatta- hoochee, and Flint River system in the combined interest of navi- gation and power, and authorized for the initiation and partial ac- complishment of that plan modification of the; then-existing proj- ects for the Apalachicola, Chattahoochee, and Flint Rivers to provide for the construction of two of the locks and dams for the 9-foot project, one at Fort Benning and one at the junction, sup- plemented by dredging and contraction works, to provide a navi- gable depth of 6 feet to Columbus on the Chattahoochee and to Bainbridge on the Flint at an estimated cost for new work of $6,- 500,000, with annual maintenance of $200,000 in addition to that previously authorized. The remaining elements of the approved plan included navigation-power dams with locks at the Florence, Fort Gaines, Columbia, and Paramore Landing sites on the Chat- tahoochee between the Junction and Fort Benning sites; storage- power reservoirs on the upper Chattahoochee at the Roswell, Cedar Creek, and Lanier sites; storage-power reservoirs on the upper Flint at the Woodbury No. 2, Potato Creek, and Auchump- kee Creek sites; dredging, cut-offs, contraction works, or other open-river methods, to provide, with the aforementioned dams and flow regulation, channels 9 feet deep and 100 weet wide from the mouth of the Apalachicola River to Columbus, 7 feet deep and 100 feet wide in the Flint River from its mouth to Bainbridge, 866 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 and 5 feet deep and 100 feet wide thence to Albany, at an esti- mated construction cost to the United States of $66,629,000 for the full development. The River and Harbor Act of July 24, 1946, approved modifi- cation of the general plan presented in House Document 342, Seventy-sixth Congress, first session, to include the improvements now proposed by the Chief of Engineers in lieu of the correspond- ing works of that plan, and authorized for the initiation and par- tial accomplishment of the modified plan the construction of Buford multi-purpose reservoir, Fort Benning lock and dam, and the Upper Columbia and Jim Woodruff, formerly Junction, multiple-purpose developments, and supplemental channel work to provide a channel depth of 9 feet for a minimum width of 100 feet in the Apalachicola River, to Columbus, Ga., on the Chatta- hoochee River, and to Bainbridge, Ga., on the Flint River. The estimated cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $138,852,- 000. The latest (1950) approved estimated annual cost for main- tenance is $1,085,000 (includes $875,000 for operating and care). The mean range of tide at the mouth of the Apalachicola River is 2 feet; at the point where the river is formed the variation between low and high water is about 37 feet. On the Chattahoo- chee River, the variation between average low and high water is about 20 feet, and the extreme fluctuation is 65.3 feet at Eufaula. On the Flint River, the extreme fluctuation of stage due to floods was 40 feet, while the average variation between low and high water is about 21.5 feet. Local cooperation.-This provides that local interests agree to furnish, free of cost to the United States, all lands, easements, rights-of-way, and spoil-disposal areas, as and when required, for provision and maintenance of the channel in Apalachicola River below Jim Woodruff Dam, to maintain and operate at their ex- pense all utility and highway facilities which are relocated or otherwise altered as a part of the improvement, to provide suitable public terminal facilities open to all on equal terms, and to hold and save the United States free from damages which might arise from the construction of the improvement. Terminal facilities.-At Apalachicola, Fla., the facilities consist of several marginal pile-and-timber wharves. The landing at Blountstown, Fla., is a natural one. A private wharf at River Junction, Fla., is used for landing and storing sand and gravel. On the Flint River there is a natural landing at Bainbridge, Ga., and also at Albany, Ga. On the Chattahoochee River the terminals consist of natural landings at Columbus, Ga., and Eufaula, Ala., and a masonry marginal landing at Columbus. These facilities are considered adequate for the existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-New work: Jim Woodruff Dam: The contractors completed construction of the overflow dike at a cost of $186,366.00, and continued construe- tion of the lock and fixed-crest spillway at a cost of $3,062,919.44. The west-bank access road was completed at a cost of $2,187.50. Construction of the east-bank access road was commenced and continued during the year at a cost of $12,605.46. Construction of RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 867 permanent housing, construction office, laboratory, and fencing cost $18,316.00. Acquisition of land and payment of damages cost $97,863.39. Construction of office, storage buildings, temporary housing units, and utilities cost $99,885.24. Cost on contracts for turbines and generators was $2,709.06. Plans and specifications were continued at a cost of $409,721.05. Upper Columbia lock and dam: The contractor completed re- location of the railroad bridge over the Chattahoochee River at a cost of $209,337.35. Preparation of the definite project report cost $20,835.78. Buford dam and reservoir: Acquisition of land and damage payments cost $41,032.04. Preparation of the definite project re- port and plans and specifications cost $297,640.90. Construction of saddle dike No. 3 and spillway was commenced and continued at a cost of $59,480.30. Relocation of a Gwinnett County road was commenced and completed at a cost of $21,474.77. Maintenance: The United States pipe-line dredge Blackwater removed 281,457 cubic yards of material in the Apalachicola River channel October 14 to November 28, 1949, at a cost of $48,- 494.28. The United States snagboat Albany removed 2,798 ob- structions from the channel and 952 overhanging trees from the banks of the Apalachicola and Chattahoochee Rivers September 30 to December 31, 1949, and January 1 to 13 1950, at a cost of $29,697.28. Miscellaneous investigations and surveys cost $1,686.- 27. The total cost was $4,622,252.11, of which $4,542,374.28 was for new work and $79,877.83 for maintenance. The expenditures were $4,223,108.55. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The overflow dike for Jim Woodruff Dam was completed, the fixed crest spillway was in progress, and plans and specifications were about 76 percent com- pleted. The definite project report and plans and specifications for Buford Dam were about 35 percent completed. The definite project reports for the Upper Columbia and Fort Benning dams were in progress. The controlling depths in the channels at the times shown were as follows: Apalachicola River, 4.5 feet, June 1950; the Cut-off, Lee Slough and lower Chipola River, 5 feet, October 1943; mouth of Florida River and River Styx, 6 feet, October 1947; Chattahoochee River, mouth to Columbus, 3 feet, June 1945; Flint River, mouth to Bainbridge 2.6 feet, and Bainbridge to Albany, 1.5 feet, June 1941. Ordinarily, boats drawing 5 feet can operate throughout the year on the Apalachicola River at a stage of zero on the River Junction gage. Greater depths are us- ually available from January to July of each year. On the Chatta- hoochee River, vessels drawing less than 3 feet may operate throughout the year, and 5 feet can ordinarily be carried from December to June. The head of boat traffic on that river is Colum- bus, Ga. On the Flint River, greater depths than those shown are generally available between November and June of each year. The head of navigation for boat traffic on that river is Albany, Ga. The work remaining to be done to complete the project consists of improving the channel of the Apalachicola River from the 868 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 mouth to Jim Woodruff Dam, completing construction of Jim Woodruff Dam, and constructing Upper Columbia lock and dam, Fort Benning lock and dam, and Buford dam. The total cost under the existing project was $7,363,735.44, of which $7,137,172.99 was for new work and $226,562.45 for main- tenance. The expenditures were $6,856,666.62. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $6,646,301.16, and accounts receivable, $381.71, plus an antici- pated allotment of $4,524,879.67 during fiscal year 1951, a total of $11,171,562.54, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950.......................... $522,597.32 New work: Jim Woodruff Dam: Planning .......................... $309,302.91 Acquisition of land ................ 552,374.29 Design and manufatcure of turbines. 236,323.42 Design and manufacture of governors 5,000.00 Design and manufacture of generators 61,147.06 Mechanical equipment ................ 66,000.00 Construction of lock and fixed-crest spillway ........................ 6,621,319.80 Curtain grouting .................. 220,000.00 Permanent housing ................. . 55,446.52 East-bank access road............... .38,767.83 Overflow dike ...................... .. 9,029.95 Purchase of sheet piling.............. 580,522.98 Buford Dam: Planning .......................... 722,997.48 Acquisition of land ................ 48,967.96 Design and manufacture of turbines 27,500.00 Relocation of power-line ............ 17,099.41 Design and manufacture of genera- tors ............................. 27,500.00 Excavation for forebay, tunnels, and tailrace, and construction of right- bank saddle dikes ................ 430,000.00 Construction of saddle dike No. 3 and excavation of spillway ............. 299,560.30 Upper Columbia Dam: Planning .......................... 304,820.31 Channel improvement, planning...... .10,000.00 10,643,680.22 Maintenance: Snagging in Apalachicola River with United States snagboat Albany during November 1950 .......................... 5,285.00 5,285.00 Total for all work................................ 11,171,562.54 The additional sum of $12,425,000 is needed to be appropriated for the fiscal year 1952 as follows: New work: Jim Woodruff Dam: Planning-phase 2 ............................... $225,000 Acquisition of land................................ 250,000 Design and manufacture of turbines................ 400,000 Design and manufacture of generators .............. 300,000 Design and manufacture of governors. . ............ 15,000 Construction of lock and fixed-crest spillway........ . 1,456,000 Construction of gated spillway, intake structure, powerhouse, and switchyard fill................. 4,354,000 RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 869 Buford Dam: Planning-phase 2 ................................ 400,000 Acquisition of land................................. 200,000 Design and manufacture of turbines................. . 900,000 Design and manufacture of generators............... 800,000 Excavation for forebay, tunnels, and tailrace........ .2,000,000 Commence construction of intake structure.......... . 1,000,000 Upper Columbia Dam: Planning-phase 1 ................ 125,000 $12,425,000 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - . ... ..-. - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated.... $1,185,000.00 . ----- $1,000,000.00 $3, 400,000.00 $7, 691,000.00 $15,161,116. 76 Cost-........... 266, 600. 03 $221, 416. 89 883, 086. 89 1, 223, 694. 90 4, 542, 374. 28 9, 022, 289. 75 Expenditures.._. 268, 642.15 218, 054.18 758, 527. 04 1,241, 637. 72 4,142, 861.37 8, 514, 839. 22 Maintenance: Appropriated.... 20, 000.00 ......... 52, 280.00 51, 500.00 79, 737.49 2, 473, 200.66 Cost..._. .... 23, 221. 50 19, 781.49 50, 674.32 53, 007. 40 79, 877.83 2, 472, 795.33 Expenditures.... 23, 221.50 19, 773.02 50, 667.04 53,035.42 80, 247.18 2, 473,177.04 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................. $37,413.62 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951...... 4,520,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951..... 4,557,413.62 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................. 121,047,000.00 6. PORT ST. JOE HARBOR, FLA. Location.-On the northwest coast of Florida, 115 miles east of Pensacola Harbor. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1263.) Existing project.-This provides for an entrance channel 32 feet deep, 300 feet wide, and about 6 miles long across the outer shoal; a north bay (inner) channel 32 feet deep, 200 feet wide, and about 2 miles long; and a south bay (inner) channel 27 feet deep and 200 feet wide leading to a turning basin 32 feet deep and about 1,000 feet wide and 2,000 feet long at the Port St. Joe water front. The average tidal variation is 1.4 feet. The extreme range, except during storms, is about 4 feet. The estimated cost of new work, approved in 1950, is $502,500, exclusive of $20,000 contributed by local interests. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $100,- 000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: 870 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Acts Work authorized Documents July 25, 1912 Project document recommended a width of 350 feet H. Doc. 660, 62d Cong., 2d sess.. and the act limited the width to 300 feet with a depth of 24 feet across the bar at the entrance to the bay. Aug. 26, 1937 An entrance channel 300 feet wide and 29 feet deep, Rivers and Harbors Committee and a bay channel 200 feet wide and 27 feet deep, Doe. 10, 76th Cong., 1st sess.' with a turning basin at the proposed municipal pier at Port St. Joe. Mar. 2, 1945 The existing project.......--------------------------S. Doc. 17, 77th Cong., 1st sess.' and report of Chief of Engineers. IContains the latest published maps. Recommended modifications of the project.-Under date of March 9, 1950, the Chief of Engineers recommended modification of the existing project to provide for an entrance channel 37 feet deep, 500 feet wide at its outer end and diminishing progressively in width to 400 feet at the first bend, thence 400 feet wide to the entrance to St. Joseph Bay; a north channel in the bay 35 feet deep and 300 feet wide; and a harbor channel in the turning basin 35 feet deep and 250 feet wide, with its shoreward edge 100 feet from and parallel to the face of the existing wharf, at an esti- mated cost to the United States of $1,125,000, with $25,000 an- nually thereafter for maintenance in addition to that now re- quired; subject to certain conditions of local cooperation (H. Doc. 595, 81st Cong., 2d sess.). Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with. Local interests are re- quired to furnish, free of cost to the United States, suitable spoil- disposal areas as required for subsequent maintenance. Terminal facilities.-The rail- and highway-connected terminal facilities at this port are considered adequate for existing com- merce. (See Port and Terminal Facilities issued in 1941.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-The United States hopper dredge Hyde removed 355,259 cubic yards of material in the entrance channel February 16 to April 1, 1950, at a cost of $95,043.48. The United States dragline No. 1 removed 6,000 cubic yards of material in front of bulkhead along turning basin, May 16 to June 7, 1950, at a cost of $3,189.98. Miscellaneous investiga- tions and surveys cost $2,195.45. Total cost was $100,428.91, charged to maintenance. The expenditures were $100,341.36. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- menced in 1913 and completed in February 1949. The controlling depths irn the channels at the times shown were as follows: En- trance channel, 32 feet, April 1950; north bay (inner) channel, 32 feet, June 1950; south bay (inner) channel, 21.7 feet, June 1950; and turning basin, 30.8 feet, June 1950. The total cost under the existing project was $851,143.01, of which $579,988.91 was for new work and $271,154.10 for maintenance. The expen- ditures were $851,011.48. In addition, $20,000 from contributed funds was expended for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $1,052.62, plus an anticipated allotment of $51,800, a total of $52,852.62, will be applied as follows: RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 871 Accounts payable June 30, 1950.................................. $131.53 Maintenance: Dredging to restore project dimensions in the en- trance channel with a United States hopper dredge, about 11/ months, February and March 1951.......................... 52,721.09 Total ............................................... 52,852.62 The additional sum of $150,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1952 for maintenance dredging to restore project dimensions in the entrance channel with a United States hopper dredge, and in the inner channel and turning basin with a United States pipe-line dredge. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- - -- -- _ -_--- -- - - --- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated --- _---------- __ ------------ -$468, 400. 00 -$12, 517. 08 988.91 1$579, Cost-... . ..---------. ------------. 455, 882. 92 -------------- _ 988. 91 1579, Expenditures---... _--------------_--- -___ _ 455, 882. 92 -------------- 1579,988.91 Maintenance: Appropriated .. -$4, 000. 00 $246, 92 $53,0)0.00 -5,000. 00 101,350. 00 272, 075.19 Cost...------------ 2, 230. 43 246. 92 57,015. 46 984. 54 100, 428. 91 271,154.10 Expenditures -.... 1, 867. 28 610. 07 56, 590. 31 1, 365.68 100, 311. 36 271,022. 57 1In addition, $20, 000 was expended from contributed funds. 7. PANAMA CITY HARBOR, FLA. Location.-On the northwest coast of Florida, 102 miles east of the entrance to Pensacola Harbor. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1263.) Previous project.-Adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 25, 1910. For further details see page 541, Annual Report for 1934 and page 710, Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for a channel extending from deep water in the bay across Lands End to the Gulf of Mexico, 300 feet wide and 32 feet deep in the bay and across Lands End and 450 feet wide and 34 feet deep in the approach channel in the Gulf, and protected by two jetties, each about 700 feet long; and for a channel in Watson Bayou 100 feet wide and 10 feet deep from that depth in St. Andrew Bay to the highway bridge. The mean tidal range is 1.4 feet, and the extreme range, except during storms, is about 4 feet. The estimated cost for new work, approved in 1950, is $718,- 000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $63,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: 872 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Acts Work authorized Documents Aug. 30, 1935 Channels 27 and 29 feet deep. Abandonment of proj- H. Doc. 33, 73d Cong., 1st sess. ect adopted by act of June 25, 1910. Mar. 2, 1945 Maintenance of a channel in Watson Bayou 100 feet H. Doc. 555, 76th Cong., 3d sess. wide and 10 feet deep from that depth in St. An- drew Bay to the highway bridge. June 30, 1948 Channels 32 and 34 feet deep-....._ ..............- H. Doe. 559, 80th Cong., 2d esss. I Contain the latest published maps. The existing project for St. Andrew Bay was also authorized by the Public Works Administration, Sept. 6, 1933. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with except for work au- thorized in accordance with House Document No. 555, Seventy- sixth Congress, third session, which provides that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, all lands, easements, and rights-of-way and spoil-disposal areas for maintenance, when and as required, and hold and save the United States free from claims for damages resulting from the improvement. Terminal facilities.-The terminal facilities at this port are considered adequate for existing commerce. (See Port and Ter- minal Facilities issued in 1941.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-New work: The United States hopper dredge Gerig removed 746,517 cubic yards of material in the Gulf approach channel and channel across Lands End October 1 to November 9, 1949, at a cost of $105,058.- 16. Maintenance: The United States hopper dredge Gerig removed 505,179 cubic yards of material in the Gulf approach channel and channel across Lands End September 6 to 30, 1949, at a cost of $68,553.50. Miscellaneous investigations and surveys cost $1,- 331.34. The total cost was $174,943.00, of which $105,058.16 was for new work and $69,884.84 for maintenance. The expenditures were $174,670.84. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- menced in 1933 and completed in November 1949. The controlling depths in the channels at the times shown were as follows: Chan- nel from bay across Lands End, 32 feet, May 1950; approach channel in the Gulf, 33.4 feet, May 1950 and channel in Watson Bayou, 9.2 feet, April 1942. The costs and expenditures on the existing project to June 30, 1950, were as follows: Costs Expenditures New work Maintenance Total Regular funds----- ____--------------- $105,058.16 $1, 433, 579.59 $1,538,637.75 $1, 538,365. 59 Public works funds.ll---- . 581,958. 86--- 581,958.86 581, 958.86 ...... Total_......... ....... .... 687,017.02 ...... 1,433, 579. 59 2, 120, 596. 61 2,120,324.45 Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $1,037.32, plus an anticipated allotment of $50,800, a total of $51,837.32, will be applied as follows: RIVERS AND HAIRBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 878 Accounts payable June 30, 1950............................. $272.16 Maintenance: Dredging to restore project dimensions in the Gulf approach channel and the channel across Lands End with a United States hopper dredge, about 11/2 months during April and May 1951 .......... ................................ 51,565.16 Total ............................................... 51,837.32 The additional sum of $60,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing the fiscal year 1952 for maintenance dredging to restore project dimensions in the Gulf approach channel and the channel across Lands End with a United States hopper dredge, about 11/ months. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -_- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated--.... - -- __ __--------------- $105, 058.16 $890, 577.02 Cost-...... ...... .. .. .. ..------------....................- 105, 058.16 890, 577.02 Expenditures----.. .. . . . .......-------..-.--- .-..-. 105, 058.16 890, 577.02 Maintenance: Appropriated . -- $33, 000. 00 $14,000.00 $133, 000.00 $80, 000.00 70, 650.00 1, 947, 949.42 Cost...------------- 5, 421. 96 49, 052. 93 103,169. 49 112, 271.39 69, 884. 84 1,947, 184. 26 Expenditures.... 5, 488. 46 49,106. 20 100, 887. 79 114, 553.09 69, 612. 68 1,946, 912.10 8. LA GRANGE BAYOU, FLA. Location.-This waterway is an arm of Choctawhatchee Bay, Fla., about 70 miles east of Pensacola Harbor and about 46 miles west of Panama City, Fla. The length of the waterway is 31/2 miles from its mouth through La Grange Bayou and Four Mile Creek to the town of Freeport, Fla., the head of navigation. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1264.) Previous project. Adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1881. For further details see page 869, Annual Report for 1931 and page 671, Annual Report for 1937. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 12 feet deep and 100 feet wide from the 12-foot contour in Choctawhatchee Bay to the highway bridge across Four Mile Creek, and a turning basin of the same depth 200 feet wide and 400 feet long at Freeport, Fla. The normal tidal range is about 0.5 foot; the extreme range, except during storms, is about 3 feet. The estimated cost for new work revised in 1950 is $174,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $8,500. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: 874 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19 50 Acts Work authorized Documents Sept. 22, 1922 Channel 6 feet deep, 100 feet wide, and about]10, 700 IH. Doc. 111, 67th Cong., 1st sess. feet long, extending from near the mouth of La Grange Bayou to the mouth of Four Mile Creek; no work was done under this authorization. Aug. 30, 1935 Modified the required local cooperation and provid- Rivers and Harbors Committee ed for a channel 9 feet deep and 100 feet wide and Doc. 49, 74th Cong., 1st sess. the extension of the project to Freeport, Fla. May 17, 1950 Channel 12 feet deep and 100 feet wide, and a turning H. Doc 190, 81st Cong., 1st sess.' basin of the same depth 200 feet wide and 400 feet long. 1 Contain the latest published maps. Local cooperation.-For work authorized in accordance with House Document No. 190, Eighty-first Congress, first session, local interests are required to furnish, without cost to the United States, all lands, easements, rights-of-way, and spoil-disposal areas for construction and maintenance of the improvement, when and as required, and hold and save the United States free from damages resulting from construction and maintenance of the im- provement. Terminal facilities.-These consist of small wharves and land- ings for small craft. There are also privately owned storage tanks for petroleum products and molasses at Freeport, Fla. These facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Miscellaneous in- vestigations and surveys were carried on during the year at a cost of $300.08, charged to maintenance. The expenditures were $325.44. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project, com- menced in June 1936, was about 43 percent completed. The con- trolling depth from Choctawhatchee Bay to the mouth of Four Mile Creek, and from that point to Freeport, Fla., ascertained in May 1949, was 9 feet. The work remaining to be done to complete the project consists of dredging the existing channel to 12 feet deep from that depth in Choctawhatchee Bay to the highway bridge across Four Mile Creek at Freeport, Fla., and a turning basin of the same depth 200 feet wide and 400 feet long at Free- port. The cost and expenditures under the existing project were $102,949.82, of which $64,150.62 was for new work and $38,799.20 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 875 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal]year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated--... ----------------.--------------.---------------------------- $64, 150.62 .- Cost--- ------------------------------------------------------------- 64,150.62 ...........------------.-------------....----------------------------. Expenditures------ 64,150. 62 Maintenance: Appropriated .... -- $1, 800.00 $458.08 $1, 500. 00 _ $226. 44 40, 960.00 Cost---...-------- 18, 593.70 458.08 1,196. 44 $229.92 300. 08 40, 960. 00 Expenditures.. 18, 566. 66 485.12 1,190. 22 210. 78 325. 44 40, 960.00 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.......... .$99,000 9. EAST PASS CHANNEL FROM THE GULF OF MEXICO INTO CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY, FLA. Location.-This is the entrance from the Gulf of Mexico into Choctawhatchee Bay at the eastern end of Santa Rosa Island. It is 41 miles east of the west-pass entrance into Pensacola Bay and 49 miles west of the new entrance to St. Andrew Bay. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1264.) Existing project.-This provides for maintenance of a channel not less than 6 feet deep and 100 feet wide from Choctawhatchee Bay into the Gulf of Mexico. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $10,000. The mean range of tide is 1.3 feet; the extreme range, except during storms, is 2.5 feet. The project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act approved July 3, 1930 (H. Doc. 209, 70th Cong., 1st sess.). There is no pub- lished map of the locality. Recommended modifications of project.-Under date of August 19, 1949, the Chief of Engineers recommended modification of the existing project to provide for maintenance of a channel 12 feet deep and 180 feet wide in the pass, and a channel 6 feet deep and 100 feet wide from East Pass Channel into Old Pass Lagoon, at no Federal first cost for new work, but at an estimated increase in the annual cost of maintenance of $20,000; subject to certain conditions of local cooperation (H. Doc. 470, 81st Cong., 2d sess.). Terminal facilities.-The small privately owned pile-and-timber wharves used in connection with the fishing industry in this local- ity are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The United States pipe-line dredge Blackwater removed 41,809 cubic yards of mate- rial in the channel January 13 to 26, 1950, at a cost of $14,173.08. Miscellaneous investigations and surveys cost $909.16. The total cost was $15,082.24 charged to maintenance. The expenditures were $15,090.35. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project, which is for maintenance, was commenced in 1930, and work has been car- ried on intermittently since that time. The controlling depth, ascertained in June 1950, was 6 feet. The cost under the existing 876 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 project was $87,518.30 for maintenance. The expenditures were $87,568.41, exclusive of accounts receivable amounting to $50.11. Proposed operations. Accounts receivable June 30, 1950, $50.11, plus an anticipated allotment of $6,220.00, a total of $6,- 270.11, will be applied for maintenance dredging to remove shoals in the entrance channel to the dock area with United States pipe- line dredge Blackwater during September 1950. No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - -- -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: A ppropriated... _ . . . .__.. . ._ . . . _.. . . . . . . . . . . . .. _.. Cost.... ...... . .. .. . ......... .......... Expenditures .. _. _.. . .. . . ... . . ........ ..... .....- Maintenance: Appropriated .......- - $3, 596. 85 $28, 900 03 $1, 000.00 $15, 00. 03 $87, 568. 41 Cost-....-. ... $57: 97 3, 309. 25 29, 014.93 1, 040.32 15, 082. 24 87, 518.30 Expenditures.... 43. 56 3, 323. 66 29, 004. 93 1, 092.32 15, 090.35 87, 563. 41 10. PENSACOLA HARBOR, FLA. Location.-This harbor is a landlocked bay on the coast of northwest Florida, about 91 miles by water east of Mobile Harbor. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 490.) Previous projects.-Authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved June 18, 1878, amended and modified by the acts of August 18, 1894, and March 3, 1899. Work under existing project was begun in 1903. For further details see page 1835, Annual Report for 1915, and page 714, Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for an entrance channel 32 feet deep at mean low water and 500 feet wide from the Gulf of Mexico to deep water in Pensacola Bay, and an inner-harbor channel parallel to the pierhead line and not less than 50 feet therefrom, 500 feet wide and 30 feet deep, with approach channels 250 feet wide and 30 feet deep at each end of the inner-harbor channel and an approach channel 250 feet wide and 30 feet deep to the pierhead line south of the Muscogee wharf; for a channel 21 feet deep and 100 feet wide from that depth in Pensacola Bay to the mouth of Bayou Chico, thence 20 feet deep and 100 feet wide in the bayou to a point 4,400 feet upstream from the Escam- bia County highway bridge, and for a depth of 20 feet in the existing turning basin, which is 500 feet square, and for strength- ening of bridge piers. The mean range of tide throughout the harbor is about 1.4 feet near the entrance and about 2 feet at the head of the bay. The extreme tidal range, except during storms, is about 3 feet. The estimated cost of new work, approved in 1950, is $669,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $55,500. RIVERS AND HARBORS--MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 877 The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 13, 1902 A channel 30 feet deep at mean low water and 500 Specified in act. feet wide from the Gulf of Mexico to the dock line at the east end of th city of Pensacola, and also provided that $150,000 may be used in constructing or purchasing a seagoing suction dredge. Aug. 30, 1935' Modified the existing project to provide for the pres- H. Doc. 253, 72d Cong., 1st sess.2 ent inner channels and the deepening of the en- trance channel to 32 feet. Aug. 26, 1937 Improvement of Bayou Chico...------------------ Rivers and Harbors Committee, Doe. 96, 74th Cong., 2d sess.2 Mar. 2, 1945 Modified improvement of Bayou Chico, Fla...- ---- H. Doe. 743, 79th Cong., 2d sess.' I Public Works Administration, Sept. 6, 1933. 'Contain the latest published maps. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with except for work au- thorized in accordance with House Document 743, 79th Congress, 2d session, which provides that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, all necessary lands, easements, rights- of-way, and suitable spoil-disposal areas for new work and sub- sequent maintenance when and as required, and hold and save the United States free from claims for damages that may result from the improvement. For the work authorized in accordance with Rivers and Harbors Committee Document 96, Seventy-fourth Congress, second session, local interests are required to furnish, free of cost to the United States, suitable spoil-disposal areas for subsequent maintenance. Terminal facilities.-The modern rail-connected terminal facili- ties at this port are considered adequate for existing commerce. (See Port Series No. 18, revised in 1949.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-The United States hopper dredge Hyde removed 395,606 cubic yards of material in the entrance channel June 11 to 30, 1950, at a cost of $37,593.85. Miscellaneous investigations and surveys cost $2,557.95. The total cost was $40,151.80, charged to maintenance. The expenditures were $43,663.01. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project, com- menced in 1903, was about 75 percent completed. The controlling depths of the channels as of February 1950 were as follows: En- trance channel, 32 feet; inner-harbor channels to the Frisco Railroad pier, Tarragona Street pier, and the Muscogee Street pier, 30 feet; Bayou Chico inner channel, 12.5 feet; outer chan- nel, 15 feet; and turning basin, 14 feet. The work remaining to be done to complete the project consists of dredging a channel 21 feet deep and 100 feet wide from that depth in Pensacola Bay to the mouth of Bayou Chico, thence 20 feet deep and 100 feet wide in the bayou to a point 4,400 feet upstream from the Escam- bia County highway bridge, deepening the existing turning basin in the bayou to 20 feet, and strengthening bridge piers. The costs and expenditures on the existing project to June 30, 1950, were as follows: 939127-51-vol. 1----56 878 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19 50 Costs SExpenditures New work Maintenance Total Regular funds --------------------------- $381,161.21 $1,215,684. 16 $1, 596, 845.37 $1, 600,398.14 Public Works funds.---- -------- 119, 672.91 - 119, 672. 91 119, 672.91 Total ----------------------------- 500, 834.12 1,215,684.16 1,716, 518.28 1,720, 071.05 Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $1,460.66, and accounts receivable, $3,552.77, plus an anticipated allotment of $30,000, a total of $35,013.43, will be applied to maintenance dredging to restore project dimensions in the entrance channel to Pensacola Harbor with United States hopper dredge Hyde about one-half month during July 1950. The additional sum of $65,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing the fiscal year 1952 for maintenance dredging to restore proj- ect dimensions in the entrance channel to Pensacola Harbor with a United States hopper dredge, about 1 month. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June]30 June 30, 1950, including - -- - ---- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated --- $2, 800. 00 ---. .--------------. --------------..------------. $1, 095, 522. 67 Cost- -- .. -- 2, 786. 37 $13.63 1,095, 522. 67 .--------.--------------.-------------- Expenditures--.- 2,786.37 13. 63 -. . . . . . . . . . .. 1, 095, 522.67 Maintenance: Appropriated.... -11, 500.00 128, 200. 00 $58, 500.00 -$8, 000.00 $45, 000. 00 1.347, 347.25 Cost---...--------- 55,174. 02 120, 837. 19 55, 586. 47 2, 595.41 40,151. 80 1,342, 333. 82 Expenditures _.. 55,125. 24 128, 386. 71 48, 079. 27 2, 643.43 43, 663. 01 1,345, 886. 59 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.......... $168,200 11. MOBILE HARBOR, ALA. Location.-This harbor, located along the lower 5 miles of Mobile River, is in southwestern Alabama, 91 miles by water west of Pensacola Harbor, Fla., 90 miles east of Gulfport Harbor, Miss., and 144 miles by water northeast of the mouth of the Mis- sissippi River. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1266.) Previous pro]ects.-The original project for the bar channel was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 13, 1902. The original project for the bay and river channels was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of May 20, 1826, and subsequent proj- ects were adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of July 11, 1870, March 3, 1879, August 11, 1888, March 3, 1899, June 25, 1910, and August 8, 1917. For further details see page 1840, Annual Report for 1915, pages 802 and 807, Annual Report for 1916, page 833, Annual Report for 1929, and page 718, Annual Report for 1938. RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 879 Existing project.-This provides for (a) a 36- by 450-foot channel about 1.5 miles long across Mobile Bar; (b) a 32- by 300-foot channel in Mobile Bay to the mouth of Mobile River; (c) a 32-foot channel in Mobile River to the highway bridge, the widths varying from 500 to 775 feet; (d) a 25-foot channel from the highway bridge to and up Chickasaw Creek to a point 400 feet south of the mouth of Shell Bayou, the widths being 500 feet in Mobile River and 250 feet in Chickasaw Creek; (e) an anchorage area 32 feet deep, 200 feet wide, and 2,000 feet long opposite the U. S. Quarantine Station on Sand Island; (f) a turning basin 32 feet deep, 2,500 feet long, and 800 to 1,000 feet wide, opposite the Alabama State Docks; (g) a 27- by 150-foot channel from the mouth of Mobile River to and including a turning basin 250 feet wide and 800 feet long in Garrows Bend, and continuing thence to a turning basin 800 feet long and 600 feet wide opposite Brookley Air Force Base ocean terminal, thence a 27- by 150-foot channel along Arlington Pier to the Mobile Bay Channel; and (h) maintenance by snagging Three Mile Creek from its inter- section with the Industrial Canal to Mobile River. The plane of reference is mean low water. Under ordinary conditions the mean tidal range at the lower end of the improvement is 1.1 feet and at the upper end 1.4 feet; the extreme tidal range is 3.4 feet at the lower end and 3.6 feet at the upper end. The estimate of cost for new work, approved in 1950, is $1,- 254,200, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $452,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: _ __~__ 1 Acts Work authorized Documents -- -Ii- o~a--- -- --- - I- July 3, 1930 Present project dimensions across the bar and to the Rivers and Harbors Committee mouth of Mobile River, thence 32 feet deep and 300 Doc. 26, 71st Cong., 21 sess. feet wide to the highway bridge; and for the an- chorage basin. Aug. 26, 1937 For improvement of Three Mile Creek by snagging Rivers and Harbors Committee from Mobile River to the industrial canal. Doc. 69, 74th Cong., 1st sess. Do...... To provide a 500-foot channel 32 feet deep from a Rivers and Harbors Committee point about 5,000 feet south of the mouth of Three Doc. 44, 75th Cong., 1st sess. Mile Creek to the highway bridge across Mobile River, subject to the provision that no dredging be performed within 50 feet of any pierhead line. Oct. 17, 1940 To provide a channel 27 feet deep and 125 feet wide H. Doc. 221, 76th Cong., 1st sess. from the Mobile River channel at its mouth through Garrows Bend, to and including a turning basin of the same depth, 800 feet long and 250 feet wide. Do....... Further modified to provide for extension of the H. Doe. 282, 76th Cong., 1st sess. channel through Garrows Bend 27 feet deep and 125 feet wide, to and including a turning basin of the same depth, 800 feet long and 600 feet wide. May 28, 1935 Authorized and adopted the improvement of Chick- Emergency Relief Act of 1935. Aug. 30, 1935 asaw Creek by snagging and dredging. H. Doc. 47, 73d Cong., 1st sess. Mar. 2, 1945 Adoption of existing channel through Garrows Bend H. Doc. 282, 76th Cong., 1st sess., from ChoctawPoint to Arlington pier, 27 feet deep and Report of the Chief of Engi- and 150 feet wide, with 2 turning basins. neers dated Oct. 26, 1942. Adoption of the existing channel alongside Arlington pier from the Mobile Bay Channel to turning basin at the inner end of Garrows Bend Channel, 27 feet deep and 150 feet wide. An anchorage area 32 feet deep, 200 feet wide and ap- proximately 2,000 feet long on the west side of the Mobile Bay Channel at the quarantine station on 880 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19 50 , Acts Work authorized Documentst Sand Island, by extending the present anchorage southward 500 feet and northward to an intersec- tion with the Mobile River Channel. A channel 700 feet wide in Mobile River from the mouth to the first bend, 775 feet wide through the first bend, 600 feet wide thence to Alabama State docks pier A, south and a turning basin opposite the Alabama State docks about 2,500 feet long, 800 feet wide at the lower end and 1,000 feet wide at the upper end, all to a depth of 32 feet. A channel 25 feet deep and generally 500 feet wide in Mobile River from the highway bridge to the mouth of Chickasaw Creek, thence 25 feet deep and 250 feet wide in Chickasaw Creek to a point about 400 feet below Shell Bayou. 1Contains the latest published maps. Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with. For the work author- ized in accordance with House Document No. 47, Seventy-third Congress, first session; Rivers and Harbors Committee Document No. 44, Seventy-fifth Congress, first session; House Document No. 221, Seventy-sixth Congress, first session; House Document No. 282, Seventy-sixth Congress, first session; and report of the Chief of Engineers dated October 26, 1942; local interests are required to furnish necessary spoil-disposal areas for subsequent mainte- nance as required. Terminal facilities.-The modern rail-connected terminal facil- ities at this port are considered adequate for existing commerce. (See Port Series No. 18, revised in 1949.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-New work: The contractor's pipe-line dredge Duplex removed 404,190 cubic yards of material in the Mobile River Channel July 1 to 29, 1949, at a cost of $64,851.41. Maintenance: The United States hopper dredge Hyde removed 475,004 cubic yards of material in the Mobile Outer Bar Channel April 30 to June 10, 1950, at a cost of $78,230.73. The contract- or's pipeline dredge Diesel removed 6,079,685 cubic yards of ma- terial in the Mobile Bay Channel October 6 to December 11, 1949, and May 24 to June 30, 1950, "ata cost of $328,112.13. The con- tractor's pipe-line dredge Duplex removed 173,225 cubic yards of material in the Mobile River Channel July 1 to 29, 1949, at a cost of $27,798.20. The United States Snagboat J. M. Pratt, working intermittently from September 13, 1949 to May 17, 1950, removed 2,469 snags in the Mobile River Channel at a cost of $35,408.65. and 478 snags in Three Mile Creek at a cost of $5,641.88. Mis- cellaneous investigations and surveys cost $17,830.72. The cost for the fiscal year was $557,873.72, of which $64,- 851.41 was for new work and $493,022.31 for maintenance. The expenditures were $539,718.21. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project, com- menced in 1931, was completed in July 1949. The latest examina- tions show minimum depths, at mean low water, -available to navigation as follows: " -RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 881 Minimum depth Date Section Project Left Left Right Right depth outside inside inside outside quarter quarter quarter quarter Feet Feet Feet Feet Feet May 1950........ Bar Channel_______-.... ........ 36 36.0 36.0 36.0 36.0 Bay Channel: January 1950... South End to Beacon 24._..... 32 29.0 31.5 31.5 28.5 December 1949.-. Beacon 24 to Beacon 38......-------- 32 32.0 32.0 32.0 31.0 Do......---------- Beacon 38 to mouth of river __ 32 32.0 32. 0 32.0 30.5 River Channel: May 1950 ...... Mouth to first bend._________ 32 32. 0 32.0 32. 0 32.0 Do.-- ..----- Through first bend-........ 32 32.0 32.0 32.0 32.0 April 1950 ...-------- Second bend to turning basin- 32 31.0 32. 0 32. 0 30.0 May 1950_-- . .. Turning basin ..-.. ...-... 32 30.0 31.0 30.0 29.0 February 1950 ... Turning basin to highway 32 30.0 28. 0 26.0 21.0 bridge. Chickasaw Creek: Do.......-----------. Highway bridge to mouth of 25 25.0 25.0 17.5 16.5 creek. August 1949 ... Mouth to 400 feet south of 25 24.0 24.0 24.0 24.0 Shell Bayou. September 1949 Arlington Channel_______ .. __.. 27 21.0 20.0 20.0 20.0 Do- .--.. Garrows Bend Channel .______ 27 22. 5 22. 5 22. 5 21.5 February 1950.. Garrows Bend Turning Basin.._ 27 25.0 24.0 23. 5 23.5 June 1949... Quarantine Station Basin ... 32 32.0 32.0 32. 0 32.0 A channel 27 feet deep and 150 feet wide alongside of Arling- ton pier from the Mobile Bay Channel to the turning basin at the inner end of Garrows Bend Channel was completed in April 1942. This channel, constructed with military funds for the Brookley Air Force Base, was included in the project for Mobile Harbor, Ala., by the River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1945 (H. Doc. 282, 76th Cong., 1st sess., and report of the Chief of Engi- neers dated October 26, 1942.) The cost and expenditures on the existing project to June 30, 1950, were as follows: Costs Expenditures New work Maintenance Total Regular funds _______._______ .. . __. _____ $1, 144, 936. 84 $5, 357, 135. 68 $6, 502.072. 52 $6,410, 562. 09 Public Works funds_ . _____ .____. . 14, 00000 14, 000. 00 14, 000. 00 Emergency Relief funds, _______- -__ __ 41, 241. 64 41, 241. 64 41, 241. 64 Total.._____ --.... __.__... 1200, 178.48 5,357,135.68 6, 557, 314.16 6,465, 803.73 Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $182,384.26, plus an anticipated allotment of $262,210.53, a total of $444,594.79, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950 ........................ . ... $91,510.43 Maintenance: Dredging, by contract, to restore project dimen- sions in Mobile Bay Channel from Beacon 24 to a point about 3,500 feet south of Beacon 4, about one-half month during July 1950.. $48,078.10 Dredging, by contract, to restore project dimen- sions in Mobile Bay Channel from Beacon 40 to Beacon 24, about 2 months, from Feb- ruary to April 1951...................... 240,289.83 Snagging in Mobile River with United States der- ricklboat J. M. Pratt, about 7 months, July to No- vember 1950, and March to June 1951.......... 45,300.82 882 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY,-'950 Snagging in Three Mile Creek with United States derrick boat J. M. Pratt, about 1 month during December 1950 .............................. 6,471.87 Snagging in Chickasaw Creek Channel with United States derrick boat J. M. Pratt,about 1 months during January and February 1951 ............ 12,943.74 353,084.36 Total for all work.................................. 444,594.79 The additional sum of $500,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing the fiscal year 1952 for maintenance dredging to restore project dimensions in the Mobile Outer Bar Channel with a United States hopper dredge; dredging, by contract, to restore project dimensions in Mobile Bay Channel from the mouth of Mobile River to deep water in the lower end of Mobile Bay, and in Mobile River Channel; and snagging in Mobile River, Three Mile Creek, and Chickasaw Creek Channels with United States derrick boat J. M. Pratt. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated... $475, 000.00 -$25,000. 00 - ---------- - -$28, 987.88 $7, 883, 283.16 Cost----.... 11, 057. 27 55, 376. 06 $237, 873. 99 $51, 853.39 64, 851.41 7, 883, 283.16 Expenditures... 10, 826. 48 6, 962. 81 350, 636.92 -59, 354.18 111, 940. 09 7, 883. 283.16 Maintenance: Appropriated ...-- 245, 000. 00 -124, 600. 00 518, 300.95 438, 500. 00 549, 250. 00 9, 544, 690. 62 Cost -......-.. . 204,162. 11 103, 846.18 527, 530. 48 404,179.39 493, 022. 31 9, 453, 816. 79 Expenditures -.._ 230, 292. 17 109, 868. 22 526, 492. 49 378, 275.41 427, 778.12 9, 362, 306.36 12. FLY CREEK, FAIRHOPE, ALA. Location.-This stream enters Mobile Bay from the east at the town of Fairhope, Ala., about 13 miles southeast of Mobile, Ala., and 75 miles miles west of Pensacola, Fla. U. S. Coast and Geo- detic Survey Chart No. 1266 designates this stream as Volanta Bayou. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 6 feet deep and 80 feet wide from that depth in Mobile Bay to and including a turning basin 130 feet wide and 350 feet long near the first bend in the creek. The mean and extreme tidal, ranges are 1.3 and 3.5 feet, respectively. The estimated cost for new work, approved in 1950, is $14,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $2,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950 (H. Doc. 194, 81st Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-Requires that responsible local interests give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that they will (a) provide, without cost to the United States, when and as required, all lands, easements, rights-of-way, and spoil- disposal areas necessary for the construction and subsequent RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 888 maintenance of the project; (b) hold and save the United States free from damages due to the construction and subsequent main- tenance of the works; (c) provide at their own expense neces- sary mooring facilities, including a public landing with suitable supply facilities, parking areas and an all-weather access road to the public harbor facilities; (d) maintain the existing timber jetty at the mouth of the creek; and (e) establish a competent and properly constituted public body empowered to regulate the use, growth, and free development of the harbor facilities with the understanding that said facilities will be open to all on equal terms. Terminal facilities.-The existing slips and wharves are inade- quate for berthing the recreational craft based in the harbor. Local interests are required to provide necessary facilities, in- cluding a public landing with suitable supply facilities. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been done under the existing project. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. 13. DAUPHIN ISLAND BAY, ALA. Location.-This bay lies between Dauphin and Little Dauphin Islands, on the west side of the entrance to Mobile Bay, about 30 miles south of Mobile, Ala., and 55 miles west of Pensacola, Fla. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1266.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 7 feet deep and 150 feet wide from that depth in Mobile Bay to an anchorage basin of the same depth 600 feet long and 500 feet wide, in the marsh just north of Fort Gaines on Dauphin Island, and a channel 4 feet deep and 40 feet wide from the anchorage basin to the 3-foot hydrographic contour in Dauphin Island Bay; and for the con- struction of a jetty to protect the entrance channel on the north, if found advisable to reduce maintenance-dredging costs. The mean tidal range is 1.1 feet; the extreme, except during storms, about 4 feet. The estimated cost for new work, approved in 1950, is $118,800, including $87,200 for construction of a jetty if found advisable. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $5,000. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945 (H. Doc. 333, 76th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-Providesthat local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, necessary rights-of-way and spoil- disposal areas when and as required for new work and for sub- sequent maintenance, and hold and save the United States free from claims resulting from the improvement. Terminal facilities.-None. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end ,of fiscal year.-No work has been done under the existing project. 884 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. 14. REMOVING THE WATER HYACINTH, MOBILE DISTRICT Location.-Streams tributary to the Gulf coast in the Mobile district. Existing project.-This provides for the extermination or re- moval of plants from the navigable waters of Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas, so far as they are or may be- come an obstruction to commerce, by any mechanical, chemical, or other means whatsoever; for the construction and operation of boats equipped with suitable machinery for such removal; and for the construction and operation of log booms to prevent the drift- ing of plants from one stream to another. The estimate of cost, made in 1899, was $25,000 each for two boats, $10,000 for operation in each district, and $1,000 for the establishment of booms. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $30,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 3, 1899 Appropriations made for the States of Florida and H. Doc. 91, 55th Cong., 3d sess. Louisiana and provided for the extermination or removal of plants, the building of boats, and the establishment of booms. June 13, 1902 Use of any mechanical, chemical, or other means whatsoever. Mar. 3, 1905 Appropriation made available for the State of Texas. Do_- _Appropriations made for Florida, provided that no Mar. 2, 1907 5 chemical process injurious to cattle shall be used. July 25, 1912 Appropriation made available for the State of Missis- sippi, and also made available for use in that state the operating plant pertaining to the work in Louisiana. July 27, 1916 Appropriation made available for the State of Ala- bama. Operations and results during fiscal year.-United States plant and hired labor operating in Dog River, Ala., Three Mile Creek, Ala., Bayou Sara, Ala., and various small waterways tributary to Mobile Harbor, Ala., removed 13 acres, and sprayed 876 acres of hyacinth between July 1, 1949, and June 30, 1950, at a cost of $28,223.71. Miscellaneous investigations cost $134.27. The total cost was $28,357.98 for maintenance. The expenditures were $29,239.52. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project, which is for maintenance, was commenced about 1899, and work has been carried on as required since that time. The total cost was $409,543.77. The expenditures were $409,875.62, exclusive of ac- counts receivable amounting to $331.85. Proposed operations.-Accounts receivable June 30, 1950, $331.85, plus an anticipated allotment of $25,000, a total of $25, - 331.85, will be applied to the operation of one United States hya- cinth conveyor, two spray barges, and one sawboat removing hyacinths and other aquatic growths in the navigable waterways df the Mobile, Ala. district during the fiscal year. RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 885 The additional sum of $30,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing the fiscal year 1952 for maintenance operations of one United States hyacinth conveyor, two spray barges, and one sawboat on the removal of hyacinths and other aquatic growths in the navi- gable waterways of the Mobile, Ala., district. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: -- A ppropriated _._ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . C ost... . .-.- - - .- -- - .- - - - - .- - -- - . - - - - - - - - - Expenditures.... ...... ...... ....................... ...... -.. . . Maintenance: Appropriated .. $31, 000.00 - -- - $40,000.00 $23, 500. 00 $25,000.00 $409, 875.62 Cost-...----- - 22, 982. 02 $20, 691.77 31,070. 63 29, 523. 55 28, 357.98 409, 543. 77 Expenditures.... 23, 031.69 20, 574. 02 31, 730. 78 28, 468. 24 29, 239. 52 409, 875.62 15. ALABAMA-COOSA RIVERS, ALA. AND GA. Location.---The Alabama River is formed 18 miles above Mont- gomery, Ala., by the junction of the Coosa and Tallapoosa Rivers. Thence it flows southwesterly through Alabama 318 miles, and unites with the Tombigbee River about 45 miles north of Mobile, in southwestern Alabama, to form the Mobile River. (See U. S. Geological Survey maps for central and southwest Alabama.) The Coosa River is formed at Rome, Ga., in northwest Georgia, by the junction of the Oostanaula and Etowah Rivers, which have their sources in northern Georgia. From Rome the Coosa River flows southwesterly through Georgia and Alabama 286 miles and unites with the Tallapoosa River near Montgomery, Ala., at about the center of the State, to form the Alabama River. (See U. S. Geological Survey maps for northeast Alabama and northwest Georgia.) Previous projects.-Previous projects for Alabama River were adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of June 18, 1878, July 13. 1892, March 3, 1905, and June 25, 1910. For further details see page 1837, Annual Report for 1915, page 725, Annual Report for 1938, and paragraph "Existing project," page 592, Annual Report for 1944. Previous projects for the Coosa River were adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of August 14, 1876, September 18, 1890, July 13, 1892, June 25, 1910, and June 26, 1934. For further details of pre- vious projects see page 1837, Annual Deport for 1915, page 728, Annual Report for 1938, and paragraph "Existing project," page 594, Annual Report for 1944. Existing project.- This provides for the initial and ultimate de- velopment of the Alabama-Coosa Rivers anid tributaries for navi- gation, flood control, power, and other purposes, substantially in accordance with plans being prepared by the Chief of Engineers, with such modifications thereof from time to time as in the dis- 886 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 cretion of the Secretary of War and the Chief of Engineers may be advisable for the purpose of increasing the development of hydroelectric power; for the initiation and accomplishment of the ultimate plan, it authorizes appropriations in such amounts as Congress may from time to time determine to be advisable, the total of such appropriations not to exceed $60,000,000. For navigation, the existing project provides for a navigable channel 9 feet deep, at low water, from the mouth of the Alabama River to Montgomery, Ala., to be obtained by canalization. The variation between average high and low water is 40.4 feet. The extreme variation is 58 feet, at Montgomery. The estimated cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $123,- 322,000, exclusive of amount expended on previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $1,082,000, including $871,000 for operating and care. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945 (H. Doc. 414, 77th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map of Alabama River will be found in Annual Report, 1912, page 2124. Drawings of the Alabama-Coosa Rivers and tributaries are contained in House Document No. 66, Seventy- fourth Congress, first session. The latest published maps of the Coosa River will be found in Annual Report, 1890, page 1644, for that portion of the river from lock No. 4 to Greensport; Annual Report, 1891, page 1752, for that portion between Wetumpka and lock No. 4; and Annual Re- port, 1913, page 2125, for the upper Coosa. Terminal facilities.-On the east bank at Montgomery, a nat- ural landing connects with the city streets. The Wofford Oil Co. has a small wharf about 10 miles below Montgomery equipped for handling petroleum products. There are also various natural land- ings along the river. These facilities and natural landings on the Alabama River are considered adequate for the existing com- merce. At Rome, Ga., there is one small wharf on the left bank of Oostanaula River, and a private wharf on the left bank of Etowah River, used exclusively by the owners. These facilities and natural landings on the Coosa River are considered adequate for the exist- ing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-New work: Work on the definite project reports was continued at a cost of $208,- 349.11. Maintenance: The United States snagboat Denison removed 2,679 snags from the channel at a cost of $15,934.90. The United States snag boat Montgomery removed 1,251 snags from the chan- nel at a cost of $7,713.67. Operating and care: On the Coosa River, Government property at all locks and dams was protected at a cost of $127.95. The total cost was $232,125.63, of which $208,349.11 was for new work, $23,648.57 for maintenance, and $127.95 for operating and care. The expenditures were $224,752.55. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No construction has been per- formed on the existing project. The controlling depths on the RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 887 Alabama River, ascertained in 1938, were as follows: Mouth to Selma, 4 feet; Selma to Montgomery, 3.5 feet; Montgomery to Wetumpka, 3 feet. Boats drawing 3 feet or less can usually operate throughout the year: greater depths are usually available from November to June each year. Zero readings on the gages at Sel- ma and Millers Ferry, Ala., indicate that a depth of 4 feet is available at these locations. A zero reading on the gage at Mont- gomery, Ala., indicates that a depth of 31/2 feet is available. On the Coosa River the controlling depth was 21/2 feet on several of the bars; from Gadsden, Ala., to Woods Ferry, 37 miles, the controlling depth was 3 feet, certain shoals being the controlling points. From Woods Ferry to Lock 4, 9 miles, the controlling depth was 4 feet. These depths are available throughout the year; increased depths ordinarily exist between January and June, in- clusive. Since all existing locks on this river are inoperative, through navigation is impossible. The cost under the existing project was $1,153,006.47, of which $1,006,885.28 was for new work, $66,858.27 for maintenance, and $19,262.92 for operating and care. The expenditures were $1,- 153,107.50. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950. $198,013.69, and accounts receivable, $163.38, plus an anticipated allotment of $185,000 during fiscal year 1951, a total of $383,- 177.07, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950 ............................ $62.35 New work: Planning-phase 1 ................... 383,114.72 383,177.09 The additional sum of $2,500,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1952 for: New work Howell Mill Shoals dam: Planning-phase 2 ....................................... $400,000 Acquisition of land ..................................... 50,000 Construction of access roads ............................. 160,000 Commence construction of dam under continuing contract ... 1,890,000 Total ................................................ 2,500,000 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 19 50, including - - -- - -- fiscal years 194 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: _ Appropriated.... $559, 237. 56 Expenditures.... 172, 527. 36 -- Cost... _ _.... 176, 978.20 $161, 384. 24 166, 516. 97 $250, 000. 00 689.52 217, 207, 936.90 $290, 000.00 301,077.90 318, 256. 80 $165, 000.00 208, 319.11 200, 985.84 $4,957, 483.09 4, 759, 368. 37 4, 759, 469. 40 Maintenance: Appropriated... 4, 512. 44 -2, 453. 53 7, 500. 00 9,000. 00 22, 188. 03 3, 064, 222 26 Cost-........... 42, 666. 63 4,352. 70 3, 643.12 11, 682. 22 23, 776. 52 3, 064,170. 83 Expenditures .... 45, 773. 76 4, 253.74 2, 824.10 12, 522. 73 23, 766. 71 3, 064,170. 83 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................. $197,579.17 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ...... 185,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ...... 382,579.17 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................. 121,865,000.00 888 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 16. BLACK WARRIOR, WARRIOR, AND TOMBIGBEE RIVERS, ALA. Location.-The Black Warrior and Warrior Rivers, a single stream, rise in northern Alabama above Birmingham and flow generally southwesterly to unite with the Tombigbee River at Demopolis, Ala. Thence, the Tombigbee flows south, uniting with the Alabama River to form the Mobile River 45 miles above the head of Mobile Bay. The distance by water from Mobile to the vicinity of Birmingham is about 415 miles. Previous projects.o-The.: original project for the improvement of Warrior River, n6w combined with the Black Warrior and Tombigbee Rivers, was adopted by act of March 3, 1875. For further details seepage 1841, Annual Report for 1915, and page 732; Annual Report for 1938. Existing proj]ect.-This provides essentially for a canalized channel with minimum depth of 9 feet and a width of 200 feet, where practicable, from the mouth of the Tombigbee River, 45 miles above Mobile, to the vicinity of Birmingham, via the Tom- bigbee and Warrior Rivers, to mile 447.6 on Sipsey Fork, mile 444.6 on Mulberry Fork, and mile 420.6 on Locust Fork, a total distance of 426.6 miles. The lift is accomplished by 15 locks and dams, one of the locks being a double-lift structure. The project also provides for construction of a new lock and dam near Demopolis, Ala., to replace existing dams 4, 5, 6, and 7, and for increasing the length of the spillway at dam 1. The proj- ect also provides for operation and care of all locks and dams. The folowing table gives various features of the existing locks and dams included in the existing project: Existing locks and dams Great- Type of construction Dis- est Depth tance Dis- length Width over Date of Actual cost Lock above Nearest town tance avail- of Lift sills at Character of Kind of comple- Date opened of lock and Mo- (miles) able cham- (feet) low foundation dam tion to navigation dam bile I for full her water Lock Dam (miles) width (feet) (feet) (feet) 1.....___.- 101.6 Salitpo, Ala..... 5 281.9 52 12 28.0 Soft Rock.... Fixed Concrete__ Concrete.... 1909 Sept. 6,1908 $560, 290.02 2.... _._ 172. 6 Pennington, Ala._ 3 286. 0 52 9 10.0 Hard clay ...-. do . ... do ...... Timber crib, 1915 Nov. 1, 1914 560,114.09 stone-filled 3. 194.6 .... Whitfield, Ala..... 9 286.0 52 10 9.0 - do .....-... do... do-......----do .--------- 1915 Sept. 21,1914 609, 622. 80 r,) 9.0 - do .do-...... odo- do 1908 Dec. 1, 1908 479, 000.00 4---.-----221. 5.----236. 6.. --- 257.1 6 6 Demopolis, Ala. Greensboro, Ala.... Saw yerville, Ala.: 17 ; 1 285. 6 285. 6 285.6 52 52 52 10 10 10 9.0 9.0 - do . -... Piles- ..... .. _do ...-.. do ........ . .... do ..... do-.... .. do- .. - . . do .... - 1908 1908 Sept. 1, 1908 O ct. 1, 1908 501,000.00 443,000.00 7--. ---- 272.6 Eutaw, Ala.... 6 284.7 52 10 9.0 __do---------- do...... do....-------- do-------- 1903 Nov. 7,1903 225,600.00 0 -do-do-.... .. do ......... 1903 Jan. 1, 1903 212, 400.00 8 9 _ -____ 288. 6 ---- Tuscaloosa - 305. 6 351.-35 Akron, Ala. __ __ Moundville, Ala.. Tuscaloosa, Ala.- ---- 3 7 284. 7 284. 7 460.0 51.65 52 95 10 11 30 9. 0 9.0 10. 8 do-------- ..do - Hard blue shale __do .. do ... do...... do ... - ......do_-------1902 Concrete .. 1940 do-.. Aug.29,1939 - 202, 440.00 4,450, 873. 50 13_-... . 360. 6 Peterson, Ala..... 3 285. 5 52 11 10.7 Hard sandstone __do __.... _ Stone__.. __ Stone .. --------- 1905 July 4, 1905 203, 700. 00 14_.....------- 364. 1 Peterson, Ala.. 7 282. 1 52 14 9. 5 - do-........ .do .. - -do Concrete_ Concrete .... - do.... . do..... . 1910 1910 1Mar. 29, 1910 May 2, 1910 414, 714. 89 430, 233. 87 15......... 370. 6 Northport, Ala..... 20 282. 1 52 14 10.0 .... do ..----- 16......---------.. 377.1 Adger, Ala....-------- 21 285. 5 52 21 9. 5 do----------_do ...... do ... do....--------- 1915 Jan. 1, 1915 520,853.68 17_-. 378. 6 Adger, Ala.....-- 20 285. 5 52 72 9.5 ..__do....__ __do......do: .......---. -do....--------- 1915 May 13, 1915 3,424,858.98 ......--------------------. Total lift------ ------------------. 254 I MIeage from foot of Government St., Mobile, Ala. 2 Ri er is tidal below this lock and daily gage readings show that on an average of only 2 days per year is the depth over the sill less than 8 feet, the minimum being 6.9 feet. 8 Double lock.. !Does not include $1,435,635.76 estimated cost of land submerged, damage to structures and cost of clearing. H 00 00 CO 890 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Tidal influence extends from Mobile 101.6 miles to lock 1, where the tidal effect is apparent only at low stages of river. At Mobile the mean and extreme tidal ranges are 1.4 and 3.6 feet, respec- tively. These are at times slightly increased by the effect of winds. The greatest fluctuation of river stages is at Demopolis, Ala., the maximum being 59.7 feet. The maximum fluctuations at other points are 40 feet at lock 1, 101.6 miles from Mobile; 57.8 feet at Tuscaloosa, Ala., 352.6 miles from Mobile; 13 feet at Birmingport, 409.6 miles from Mobile; and 27 feet at Cordova, 429.6 miles from Mobile. The ordinary fluctuations at these points are at lock 1, 20 feet; at Demopolis, 35 feet; at Tuscaloosa, 40 feet; at Birming- port, 4 feet; and at Cordova, 7 feet. The works of improvement have reduced the amount of fluctuations at different points by 3 to 10 feet. The estimated cost of new work, approved in 1950, is $37,468,- 000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of main- tenance is $750,000, including $350,000 for operating and care. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents I-- - - July 5, 1884 Original appropriation for improving Black Warrior River. Original project for slack-water improvement au- Annual Report, 1887, pt. 2, p. 1302. thorized by Secretary of War Apr. 19, 1887. Mar. 3, 1899 Construction of the first locks between Tuscaloosa and Demopolis. Sept. 19, 1890 Maintenance of the section of Tombigbee River be- June 13, 1902 low lock 1 to its mouth (66 miles) included in the existing project. Do...... Construction of locks and dams 1, 2, and 3. Merging H. Doc. 178, 56th Cong., 2d sess., of the individual projects for the Black Warrior and Annual Report 1901, pt. 3, and Warrior Rivers and the Tombigbee River be- p. 1858. low Demopolis. H. Doc. 165, 57th Cong., 1st sess., and Annual Report, 1902, p. 1293. Mar. 2, 1907 Construction of locks and dams 14, 15, 16, and 17 .- Aug. 22, 1911 Lift of lock 17 changed to 63 feet, and construction of H. Doc. 72, 62d Cong., 1st sess. locks and dams 18 and 19 eliminated from the pro- ject. Extension of slack-water improvement to Sanders Ferry on Mulberry Fork and Nichols Shoal on Locust Fork. Mar. 2, 1919 Raising of various dams 2 feet and raising the lock Annual Report, 1918, p. 876. walls 2 feet at lock 1 to provide a minimum depth of 8 feet at low water, widening the channel to 150 feet where practicable. Aug. 30, 1935 For snagging Mobile River from the mouth of Chick- H. Doc. 728, 71st Cong., 3d sess. asaw Creek to the junction of the Alabama and Tombigbee Rivers. 1 Do........ Extension of the project to its present limits and H. Doc. 56, 73d Cong., 1st sess. channel dimensions. Do........ Construction of a lock and dam below Tuscaloosa to Rivers and Harbors Committee replace original locks and dams 10, 11, and 12. Doc. 26, 74th Cong., 1st sess. June 26, 19342 Operation and care of locks and dams provided for with funds from War Department appropriations for rivers and harbors. Mar. 2, 1945 Construction of a lock and dam near Demopolis to H. Doc. 276, 76th Cong., 1st sess.3 replace existing dams 4, 5, 6, and 7. Do...... Provide increased spillway capacity at dam 1.... H. Doc. 382, 77th Cong., 1st sess. 1 Contains latest published maps of the Tombigbee River and tributaries. 2 Permanent Appropriation Repeal Act. 3 Contains maps of the Warrior River system. For maps of the Warrior and Black Warrior Rivers, see Annual Reports for 1911, p. 1702 and 1918, p. 2144, respectively. Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with. Terminal facilities.-Facilitiescomprising loading and transfer stations, wharves, etc., have been provided where required along this waterway. All are privately owned and operated except the RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 891 terminals at Tuscaloosa, which are leased to a private company but serve the general public, and the terminals at miles 357.6 and 409.6 which are owned and operated, by the Inland Waterways Corp., but also serve the general public. These terminals are con- sidered adequate for the existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The work accom- plished during the fiscal year is tabulated below: New Work Cost Demopolis Lock and Dam: Design and preparation of contract plans and specifications-- ---------... --------- 140, 755.91 Acquisition of land..--- ---------------------------------------------------- 54, 812.13 Overburden excavation.... --------------------------------------------------- 352,162.35 Access road.......... .......-----------------....--- ------------------------------------ 97,493. 23 Total new work 1.......------------ - - - - ..... - ---........ 645, 223.62 1Exclusive of $3,390.67 undistributed costs. Maintenance Cubic Plant Locality Date yards Cost removed U. S. pipe-line dredge Warrior and Tombigbee July 1 to Oct. 13, 1949 1,848,113 $228,091.03 Win. L. Guthrie. Rivers. and April 3 to June 30, 1950. U. S. pipe-line dredge Tombigbee River-.... - May 1 to June 30, 1950 349, 000 72,145.12 Blackwater. U. S. pipe-line dredge .... do......----------------............ July 1 to 17, 1949.....-------- 222,306 25, 366. 30 Wahalak U. S. snagboat Denison Warrior and Tombigbee Feb. 15 to April 20, 1950. 10, 235 1 66, 657.63 Rivers. U. S. snagboat Montgom- -.. do----------------................... Aug. 13 to 31, Oct. 1 to 8, 310 2 76, 774.84 ery. 31, 1949, and Jan. 1, to June 30, 1950. U. S. snagboat, P. C. Warrior River.......---------... 200 July 1 to 8, 1949 ...... 10,383.54 McCalla. U. S. derrick boat Pearl --.-do..................----------------. Apr. 13 and 14, 1950 - 725 440. 53 Spraying grass and banks Dam 17.....--------------.... July 1 to Aug. 31, 1949------------- 26,125.38 at edge of water to elimi- nate mosquito breeding. U. S. towboat Fayetteville Entire system.......---------.. Miscellaneousinvestiga- ----------- 5,919.77 tions and dredging surveys during entire year. Total maintenance..-------------- --------------------------... ....------------ 511,904.14 1 Includes removal of 6,407 obstructions at a cost of $43,468.24. 2 Includes removal of 3,374 obstructions and 3,220 cords of drift at a cost of $52,478.71. 3 Includes removal of 1,438 obstructions at a cost of $10,119.54. Operating and care Cost Government plant and hired labor: Operated and maintained all locks and dams, telephone lines, 141 miles, and other equipment and plant; wired houses for electricity; installed heating systems; and installed guard rails and steel grid walkways on locks------------- $457, 712.81 Contract: Installed water supply and distribution systems, and commenced rehabilitation of electric system at Lock 17---------..............-----------------------------------------.. 31,947.10 Total operating and care-------------------------------------------------............................................................. 489, 659.91 892 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 The total cost for the fiscal year was $1,646,787.67, of which $645,223.62 was for new work, $511,904.14 for maintenance, and $489,659.91 for operating and care. The expenditures were $1,486,- 601.53. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project, com- menced in 1887, was about 70 percent completed. Eighteen locks and dams have been built. Three of these (10, 11, and 12) have been removed and replaced by the Tuscaloosa lock and dam. (See table under "Existing project.") The channel has been dredged, original snagging completed, and principal lock houses built at all locks. A dredged channel through Sunflower Bend cut-off on the Tombighee River was completed in 1938. Construction of crest gates on dam 17, Black Warrior River, was completed in 1938. Construction of Tuscaloosa lock and dam was completed in 1940. Except at lock 1, where depth over the sill is 8 feet, a depth of 9 feet over a minimum width of 100 feet obtained throughout the improvement, and all-year navigation is possible to the extent of the channel dimensions. The work remaining to be done to complete the project consists of construction of a new lock and dam near Demopolis, Ala., to replace existing dams 4, 5, 6, and 7, and an increased spillway width at dam 1. The costs for the existing project to June 30, 1950, were as follows: Costs New work Maintenance Operating care and Total Regular funds $16, 589, 557.40 .--------------------- $5,315, 877.76 $13, 687, 280.49 $35, 592, 715.65 Public Works funds .--------------------- 79, 219. 93- ... .. .. .. ... .. 79, 219. 93 Emergency Relief funds ....----------------- 607, 307.56 -. ----. .. -607, 307.56 ------------------------ 17, 276, 084.89 Total..... 5, 315, 877. 76 13, 687, 280. 49 36,279,243. 14 The total expenditures to June 30, 1950, were $27,169,059.42, of which $26,482,531.93 were regular funds, $79,219.93 Public Works funds, and $607,307.56 Emergency Relief funds. In addition, the sum of $8,932,686.64 was expended between July 1, 1896, and June 30, 1935, on the operation and care of works of improvement under the provision of the permanent indefinite appropriation for such purposes. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $687,007.55, and accounts receivable, $3,500.59, plus an antici- pated allotment of $3,077,500 during fiscal year 1951, a total of $3,768,008.14, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950 ............ $184,388.34 New work: Demopolis lock and dam: Advance planning ...................... 100,204.44 Plans and specifications ............ .. 72,679.56 Acquisition of land ................. 1,187.87 Completion of access road ........... . 116,749.95 Completion of overburden excavation. 291,314.65 Commence construction of lock and dam including sewer system RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICF 893 and one operator's house which is to be used as a construction office; continuing contract .. 2,005,708.49 Construction of well on lock mound ..................... 8,352.00 Maintenance: 2,596,196.96 Dredging in river channel between mile 45 and head of navigation with U. S. pipe- line dredge Wm. L. Guthrie and U. S. snagboats Montgomery and Denison as necessary ........................... 303,404.24 Snagging in river channel between Chicka- saw Creek and head of navigation with U. S. snagboats Montgomery and Deni- son as necessary ..................... 106,401.69 Hired-labor spraying grass and banks at edge of Bankhead Lake and Dam No. 17 pool to eliminate mosquito breeding.. 25,334.10 435,140.03 Operating and care: Operation of 15 locks and dams ........ 216,000.00 Ordinary repairs ..................... 42.000.00 Improvement and reconstruction .......... 294,282.81 552,282.81 Total for all work .................. 3,768,008.14 The additional sum of $5,580,000 is needed to be appropriated for the fiscal year 1952 for: New work: Demopolis lock and dam: Plans and specifications ................ . $50,000 Continue construction of lock and dam .... 4,450,000 $4,500,000 Maintenance: Dredging in river channel between mile 45 and head of navigation with United States pipe-line dredge and United States snagboats, as necessary; snagging in river channel between Chickasaw Creek and head of navigation with United States snagboats, as necessary; and hired-labor spraying to eliminate mosquito breeding .............. ... . 450,000 Operating and care: Operation of 15 locks and dams, ordinary repairs, and improvement and reconstruction ............ 630,000 Total for all work ................................ 5,580,000 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated --.... $341, 571.15------------------ -------------- $1,000, 000.00 $18, 282, 603.30 Cost ....... . 97, 585.61 $19, 552.93 $38. 732. 10 $138. 316. 53 645, 223. 62 17, 883,015 . 67 Expenditures.... 96, 894.48 23,193. 25 38, 646. 50 135, 398.71 520, 580. 86 17, 755, 745.95 Maintenance: Appropriated -....633, 928.85 29, 053.53 977, 400.00 1, 029,149.11 1, 062, 300.00 19,163,081. 0) Cost-----.......----..--. 686, 283. 75 447, 844.16 795, 803. 84 1,186, 094. 74 1,001,564. 05 19, 053, 158.25 Expenditures.... 672, 461.76 457, 001.88 798, 710. 46 1,170, 819.48 966, 020. 67 19, 002, 930.89 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ................... $105,837.33 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 .... 2,200,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 .... 2,305,837.33 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ................... 17,592,400.00 9as9a2--obvot -- 7 '894 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 17. WATERWAY CONNECTING THE TOMBIGBEE AND TENNESSEE RIVERS, ALA. AND MISS. Location.-From mile 215 on the Tennessee River, this water- way extends southerly through eastern Mississippi 154 miles and western Alabama 106 miles, a total of 260 miles, to the confluence of the Warrior and Tombigbee Rivers at Demopolis, Ala. Previous projects.-Work between Demopolis and Columbus was commenced in 1871 and modified in 1879. For the section above Columbus there are no previous projects. The total cost and expenditure on the section between Demopolis and Columbus was $63,382.98, of which $47,342.98 was for new work and $16,040 for maintenance. For further details see page 1842, Annual Report for 1915. The act of September 19, 1890, provided for improvement and maintenance of the section between Columbus and Demopolis (H. Doc. 156, 51st Cong., 1st sess., and Annual Report for 1890, p. 1719) ; the acts of March 3, 1873, and August 11, 1888, provided for improvement and maintenance of that part of the waterway between Columbus and Walkers Bridge (Annual Reports for 1873, p.: 548, and 1882, p. 1312) ; the act of February 27, 1911, consoli- dated the improvement from Demopolis to Walkers Bridge under oiie head and made one appropriation for that section. The River and Harbor Act of August 30, 1935, provided for abandonment of the project for the slack-water improvement of the Tombigbee River above Demopolis (H. Doc. 56, 73d Cong., 1st sess.). For further details see page 699, Annual Report for 1937. The total cost under the previous project was $431,981.44, of which $197,- 650.71 was for new work and $234,330.73 for maintenance. Existing project.-This provides for a waterway to connect the Tombigbee and Tennessee Rivers by way of the East Fork of the Tombigbee River, Mackeys and Yellow Creeks, to provide a chan- nel not less than 9 feet deep with a minimum bottom width of 170 feet in the river and canal section and 150 feet in the divide cut, with locks 110 by 600 feet clear inside dimensions. The plan of improvement for the waterway may be divided into three sections as follows: River section from the junction of the Warrior and Tombigbee Rivers at Demopolis, Ala., to mile 180 on the Tombigbee River, with a channel 9 feet deep and 170 feet wide, to be obtained by.dredging and construction of 4 locks and dams; the canal section from mile 180 to mile 221, with a channel 12 feet deep and 170 feet wide, to be obtained partly by excavation and partly by levees,-and by the construction of 6 locks; the divide section from mile 221 to mile 260 in the Pickwick pool on the Tennessee River, with a channel 12 feet deep and 150 feet wide, by means of a lock and dam at the Narrows and a 27-mile cut. Passing places 200 feet wide and 1,000 feet long, with transitions 500 feet long at each end, are to be provided about every 4 miles in the divide section. The estimated cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $179,264,- 000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $811,000. RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 895 The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved July 24, 1946 (H. Doc. 486, 79th Cong., 2d sess.). Local cooperation.-Provides that local interests give assur- ances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that they will (a) make and maintain at their expense alterations as required in highways and highway bridges and in sewer, water-supply, and drainage facilities; (b) provide and maintain at their expense and as re- quired suitable and adequate river and canal terminals in accord- ance with plans approved by the Secretary of War and the Chief of Engineers. .Terminals facilities.-Thereare no terminal facilities along this waterway. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Preparation of de- tailed plans and contract plans and specifications was continued at a cost of $45,634.29 for new work. The expenditures were $39,080.06. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No construction work has been done on the existing project. Preparation of detailed plans and contract plans and specifications was in progress at the end of the fiscal year. The total cost under the existing project was $434,- 857,27 for new work. The expenditures were $425,640.59. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $432,359.41, plus an anticipated allotment of $120,000 during fiscal'year 1951, a total of $552,359.41, will be applied as follows Accounts payable June 30, 1950 ........................... $9,216.68 New work: Advance planning, plans and specifications ...... 543,142.73 Total ........................ ..... .................. 552,359.41 The additional sum of $180,000 is needed to be appropriated for the fiscal year 1952 for continuance of new work advance planning, plans and specifications. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- --_-- -- _fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated--.........----$58, 000.00 $600,000.00 ------------- $200,000.00 $1,055, 650. 71 Cost....... ------------ 55, 116. 47 .. 252,078.98 $82,027. 54 45, 634. 29 632, 507.98 Expenditures. ............. 54, 960.31 233,057. 25 98, 542.97 39,080. 06 623, 291.30 Maintenance: Appropriated_-_-_----------.------------.____- -- -- - 234x330. 73 Cost----------- ------------------------------------------------------ 234,330.73 Expenditures .. _-......------- . ... 234,330.73 Other new ,work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ........... :.. $418,605.05 'Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ... 120,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 . 538,605.05 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ......... :.........178,286,000.00 18. BAYOU CODEN, ALA. Location.--This is a tidal stream on the southern coast of Mobile County, Ala., 7.6 miles northweste of Cedar Point, the extreme 896 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 southern end of the western mainland shore of Mobile Bay, and about 2 miles east of Bayou La Batre, Ala. Existing project. This provides for a channel 40 feet wide and 4 feet deep extending 4,100 feet from that depth in Portersville Bay to the bridge at La Belle Avenue. The mean and extreme tidal ranges are 13/4and 3 /4feet, respectively. The estimated cost for new work, approved in 1950, is $4,650. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $2,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945 (H. Doc. 824, 77th Cong., 2d sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Local interests are required to furnish suitable spoil-disposal areas as required for subsequent maintenance. Terminal facilities.-Consist of small wharves at the sea-food plants on the bayou, which are considered adequate for the exist- ing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No construction work has been done under the existing project. The controlling depths were 4 feet from that depth in Portersville Bay to a point about 1,000 feet south of La Belle Avenue, thence 0.5 foot to the head of the project. The cost and expenditures were $650 for new work, Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled during the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950 including - - --- - --- - - -- - -- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated ..- -. $650.00 - ......- ........ ... $650.00 Cost-----......-- . 550.42 $99.58 .... .. ..-----------......... 650.00 Expenditures ..- 550.42 99.58 -...........------------- 650.00 Maintenance: Appropriated---. . ..---------.------------.-------------.-------------- .------------. ------ Cost- . . ..----.----------- --------------------- ------------ ------------------------- Expenditures----.. --------- -------------------------- ------------------------- Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ............ $4,000 19. BAYOU LA BATRE, ALA. Location.-This is a tidal stream in Mobile County, Ala., about 10 miles long, emptying into Mississippi Sound. It is 45 miles by water west of Mobile Harbor, Ala., and 21 miles east of Pasca- goula Harbor, Miss. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1267.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 100 feet wide and 9 feet deep from that depth in Mississippi Sound to the high- way bridge at the town of Bayou La Batre. The mean and extreme tidal ranges are 13/4and 3 /4feet, respectively. RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 897 The estimated cost for new work, approved in 1950, is $83,700. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $7,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents, Mar. 3, 1925 A channel 6 feet deep at mean low water and 100 feet Rivers and Harbors Committee wide across the bar, and 6 feet deep and 75 feet wide Doc. 4, 68th Cong., 1st sess. between the mouth and the county highway bridge, except where the existing depth is 6 feet or more for a width of 50 feet. Mar. 2, 1945 Modified the existing project to provide for a channel H. Doc. 281, 76th Cong., 1st sess. 100 feet wide and 9 feet deep from that depth in Mississippi Sound to the highway bridge at the town of Bayou La Batre, Ala. 1Contain the latest published maps. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with except for the work authorized in accordance with House Document No. 281, Seventy- sixth Congress, first session, which provides that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, necessary easements for dredging and spoil-disposal areas for initial work and for sub- sequent maintenance when and as required and agree to hold and save the United States free from claims for damages resulting from the improvement. For work authorized in accordance with Rivers and Harbors Committee Document 4, Sixty-eighth Con- gress, first session, local interests are required to furnish, free of cost to the United States, suitable spoil-disposal areas for sub- sequent maintenance as and when required. Terminal facilities.-These consist of numerous small wooden wharves, most of which are used in connection with the canning factories on the bayou. All wharves are privately owned but avail- able for public use. These facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The United States pipeline dredge Wahalak removed 86,888 cubic yards of material in the channel November 9 to 16, 1949, at a cost of $13,269.99. Miscellaneous investigations and surveys cost $230.01. The total cost and expenditures were $13,500.00, charged to maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project, com- menced in May 1926, was about 40 percent completed. The con- trolling depth, ascertained in November 1949, was 6 feet. The work remaining to be done to complete the project consists of increasing the dimensions of the existing channel to 100 feet wide and 9 feet deep from that depth in Mississippi Sound to the high- way bridge at the town of Bayou La Batre, Ala. The total costs and expenditures were $96,223.18, of which $21,051.56 was for new work and $75,171.62 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-An anticipated allotment of $39,149.86 for the fiscal year 1951 will be applied for maintenance dredging of the channel through the bar and in the bayou. No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. 898 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work:.. . Appropriated~.._ Cost: -------- $2, 420. 27 ..- 2,341.06 _--. $79.21-- . . . . . . . .......-. .. $21,051.56 21,051.:56 - Expenditures .. 2, 341.06 79. 21- - ... - - - -------. -- 21, 051. 56 Maintenance::- Appropriated . - 179. 73 205.83 - $79. 68 $13, 500. 00 75,171.62 Cost--....... .. 179.73 205.83 ....-------------- 79.68 . 13, 500.00 75,171.62 Expenditures.. _ 179.73 205. 83 _ .. 79. 68 :13, 500. 00 75,171.62 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .......... .$62,700 20. PASCAGOULA HARBOR, MISS. Location.-This harbor, located along the lower 6.8 miles of Pascagoula River and the lower 4 miles of Dog River, is in south- eastern Mississippi, about 61 miles by water west of Mobile Harbor, Ala., and about 44 miles east of Gulfport Harbor, Miss. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1267.) Previous projects.-Appropriations were made for Pascagoula River by the River and Harbor Acts of March 2, 1827, May 23, 1828, and August 30, 1852. The first definite project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 14, 1880. Other projects were adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of August 5, 1886, August 18, 1894, June 3, 1896, March 3, 1899, June 13, 1902, and June 25, 1910. For further details see page 1843, Annual Report for 1915 and page 741, Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for a through channel of the maximum dimensions that can be secured by the expenditure of $283,000, but not exceeding 25 feet deep and 300 feet wide across the outer bar at Horn Island Pass, thence 22 feet deep and 225 feet wide to the railroad bridge at Pascagoula, thence 22' feet deep and 150 feet wide to State Highway 63 bridge, thence a cut-off channel 12 feet deep and 125 feet wide through Robertson and Bounds Lakes to a point on Dog River at mile 3.4, and thence up Dog River to mile 4. Under ordinary conditions the mean tidal range is 13/4 feet and the extreme tidal range is 334 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $324,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $105,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: RIVFRSA :AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA, L DISTRICT 899 Acts Work authorized Documents 1 Mar. 4, 1913 Limiting the channel dimensions subject to local H. Doe. 682, 62d Cong., 2d sess.- cooperation. Mar. 4, 1915 Modified the required local cooperation and pro- Rivers and Harbors Committee vided present project channel dimensions. Doc. 12, 63d Cong., 2d sess. May 17, 1950 Cut-off channel, 12 by 125 feet, from State Highway H. Doc. 188, 81st Cong., 1st sess. 63 bridge through Robertson and Bounds Lakes, thence up Dog River to mile 4. '" t 1The latest published maps may be found in H. Doc. 211, 54th Cong., 2d sess., and H. Doc. 188, 81" Cong., 1st sess. Local cooperation.-For work authorized in accordance with House Document No. 188, Eighty-first Congress, first session, local interests are required to give assurances satisfactory to the Secre- tary of the Army that they will.(a) ..provide, without cost to the United States, all lands, easements, spoil-disposal area, and rights- of-way necessary for construction of the improvement and its subsequent maintenance, when and as required; and (b) hold and save the United States free from damage due to the construction works. Terminal facilities.-The municipal wharf on the east side of Pascagoula River has an available dockage of 1,094 feet. The Louisville & Nashville Railroad Co.'s wharf in the Pascagoula River at Pascagoula, Miss., just north of their bridge, and the Mississippi -Export Railroad wharf on the Dog River at Moss Point,: Miss., have available dockages of 60 and 380 feet, respec- tively. The Farnsworth Coal Co. has a wharf on the Pascagoula River, just north of the Louisville & Nashville Railroad Co.'s wharf. All private terminals, together with the municipal wharf, are considered adequate for existing commerce. (See Port Series No. 19 revised in 1949.) Operationsand results during fiscal year.-The cost and expen- ditures for miscellaneous investigations and surveys were $6,- 417.13, charged to maintenance. The final cost and expenditures on work performed with contributed funds during the previous fiscal year, were $25,273.63 charged to new work. Condition at end of fiscal ..year.-The existing project, -com- menced in 1917, was about 80 percent completed. The controlling depths in the channels at the times shown were as follows: Horn Island Pass, 30 feet, February 1950; Mississippi Sound Channel, 25 feet, February 1950; Pascagoula River Channel, 12 feet, March 1950. The increased depths in Horn Island Pass and Mississippi Sound Channels were obtained with contributed funds during the fiscal year 1949. The work remaining to be done to complete the project consists of obtaining a 2-foot additional depth in the Pascagoula River Channel from the Louisville & Nashville Rail- road bridge to State Highway 63 bridge, thence a cut-off channel 12 feet deep and 125 feet wide through Robertson and Bounds Lakes, and thence up Dog River to mile 4. The cost and expenditures for the existing project to June 30, 1950, were as follows: 900 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Costs Expenditures New work Maintenance Total Regular funds ........--------------------------- $258, 040.11 $1,436,322.85 $1,694, 362.96 $1,694,362.96 Contributed funds-........................ 739, 513.49 -------------- 739, 513.49 739, 513.49 Total-.... -. ....... ...... ... -... 997, 553. 60 1, 436, 322. 85 2, 433, 876.45 2, 433, 876.45 Proposed operations.-An anticipated allotment of $110,000 will be applied to maintenance dredging, by contract, to restore a depth of 18 feet and a width of 150 feet in the channel between the Louisville & Nashville Railroad bridge and a point on Dog River four miles above its mouth, about 3 months. The additional sum of $70,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing the fiscal year 1952 for maintenance dredging to restore chan- nel dimensions across the outer bar of Horn Island Pass, Miss., with a United States hopper dredge, and dredging, by contract, to restore project dimensions in Mississippi Sound Channel. Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including --- ---- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated---..------------.............-.............. ----------------------------------------- $1,162,481.72 Cost-----------.............................-----------.--....................-------------.--------------..........-------------1, 162, 481. 72 Expenditure -........... ..... . . .. ..........-..-...--.-.-------------- 1,162, 481.72 Maintenance: Appropriated _.-$9, 000. 00 $1, 600.00 $166,100.00 $36, 000. 00 $6, 417.13 1, 848, 947.00 Cost-...-....-- 5,073.17 22, 396.51 166, 217.39 36, 000.00 6,417.13 1,848, 947.00 Expenditures.... 5, 709.32 22, 443.72 166,173.07 36, 000.00 6, 417.13 1, 848, 947.00 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .......... $66,000 CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - -------- ------ fiscal years 194 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Contributed-----.....-.... ......... ..... $740 000.00 -$186. 51 $739. 513. 49 Cost-..._ _-. -- __ . .... - --... . ....-... 71, 239. 86 25,273.63 739,513.49 Expenditures---- ---......... ..... . ... . 714, 239. 86 23,273.63 739,513.49 Maintenance: Appropriated-------.--.-.-.------ - - ------- --- --- ------ -------- - -- ------------- Cosnte---- --------------- Expenditures........ ... ---- . . =------------ . ------------------ 21. PASCAGOULA RIVER, MISS. Location.-This river, about 89 miles long, is formed by the confluence of the Leaf and Chickasawhay Rivers near Merrill, in southeastern Mississippi, and empties into Mississippi Sound at RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 901 Pascagoula. (See U. S. Geological Survey map of Mississippi.) Previous projects. Adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 14, 1880. For further details see page 1845, Annual Report for 1915, and page 743, Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides only for the maintenance of the channel above the mouth of the Dog or Escatawpa River, 82.1 miles, by the removal of obstructions from time to time. The mean and extreme tidal variations at the mouth are about 11/2 and 4 feet, respectively. The ordinary and extreme fluctuations at Mer- rill, due to floods, are 19.4 and 26.2 feet, respectively. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $3,500. 'Theexisting project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents' Aug. 5, 1886 The existing project was adopted and included Annual Report, 1879, p. 835. dredging at the mouth of the river. Mar. 3, 1899 Limited the improvement to the section above the mouth of Dog River and appropriations since have been made accordingly. 1 For latest published map, see H. Doc. 1723, 64th Cong., 2d sess. Terminal facilities.-The natural landings on this river, the municipal wharf at Pascagoula, and the privately owned wharves at Moss Point and Pascagoula, Miss., are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The United States snagboat J. M. Pratt removed 1,997 snags from the channel July 1 to August 5, 1949, and May 18 to June 30, 1950, at a cost of $18,888.03, charged to maintenance. The expenditures were $18,- 673.27. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project, which is for maintenance, was commenced in 1888, and work has been carried on intermittently since. The controlling depths at the end of fiscal year were 7 feet from the mouth of Dog River to Dead Lake, 32 miles, and 3 feet in the remaining 50 miles of the project above Dead Lake. The head of navigation for boat traffic is Merrill, Miss. A zero gage reading at Merrill indicates that a 3-foot depth of water is available; from December through June each year greater depths are available. The total cost under the existing project, $149,497.22, was for maintenance. The expendi- tures were $148,794.78. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $3,526.73, will be applied to accounts payable, $702.44, and main- tenance snagging in the Pascagoula River during the month of July 1950 with the United States derrick boat J. M. Pratt. No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. S902 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - - - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated..----. ------------------------ .. .. . ---- ----- __ -------------- . .... $15,000.00 SCost---... ------------------------------------------------------------- 15,000.00 Expenditures---....--------------.------------------------------------------- 15,000.00 Maintenance: SAippropriated.... ------------- .._ .... __ -.... . $13,000. 00 $13,000.00 152,321.51 Cost.........------------. .. . . .......--------------. 4, 287. 68 18, 888.03. 149, 497. 22 Expenditures. ------------------------------------- 3, 800.00 18, 673.27 1.8-7 4.78 9 22. HARRISON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, SHORE PROTECTION PROJECT Location.-HarrisonCounty is on the Gulf coast of Mississippi about midway between Mobile, Ala., and New Orleans, La. Existing project.-This provides for Federal participation of $1,133,000 toward the repair of the Harrison County sea wall and its protection by the construction of a beach from Biloxi light- house to Henderson Point near Pass Christian, Miss. The beach is to have an over-all width of 300 feet above mean sea level. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act ap- proved June 30, 1948, as outlined in House Document 682, Eightieth Congress, second session. The estimated Federal cost of the project is limited to $1,133,000. The estimated cost to local interests is $1,182,000 for drainage-system alterations plus an unidetermined amount for sea-wall repairs. . LQcal cooperation.-The requirements of local cooperation pro- Vide'that local interests shall (1) adopt the plan of improvement including repairs and alterations of the sea wall as outlined in House Document 682, Eightieth Congress, second session; (2) submit for approval by the Chief of Engineers detailed plans and specifications and arrangements for prosecuting the entire im- provement prior to the commencement of such work; (3) provide all necessary lands, easements, and rights-of-way for accomplish- ment of the work; and provided further that responsible State or local interests give satisfactory assurances that they will: (a) Maintain the sea wall and drainage facilities and the beach by artificial replenishment, during the useful life of the works as may be required to serve their intended purpose; (b) hold and save the United States free from all claims for damages that may arise either before, during, or after prosecution of work; (c)remedy water pollution that would endanger public health; and (d) assure perpetual public ownership of the beach and its administration for public use only. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-United States funds: None. Harrison County funds: Repair of sea wall by the pressure- concrete method completed over about 50,000 linear feet of sea wall at a total cost of $123,936.51. RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 903 SCondition at end of fiscal year.-The over-all project, com- menced in January 1950, was about 5 percent completed. Repairs to the sea wall by the pressure-concrete method was'about 55 percent completed. No work has been done on revision of the drainage system nor on construction of the protective beach. The work remaining to be done to complete the project consists of completion of repair of the sea wall, revision of the drainage system, and dredging for the protective beach. The tbtal cost to Harrison County, for new work, was $123,936.51. Cost to the United States: None. Proposed operations.-The anticipated allotment of $360,000 will be used as part payment of the Federal portion of the cost of continuing new-work construction of the sea wall and its protec- tion by the construction of a beach from Biloxi lighthouse to Henderson Point. Local interests will begin revision of the drain- age system. The sum of $773,000 can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1952 as the remainder of the Federal portion of the cost of completing repairs to the sea wall and construction of the beach. The new work scheduled for the fiscal year 1952 will complete the Federal participation in the project. The portion of the proj- ect remaining to be done by local interests will consist of com- pletion of the drainage-system alteration at a total estimated cost of $1,182,000. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including --- -- - 1947 1fiscal years 1946 1947 194___8 194___9 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated ....--.. Cost...--------- . ------------ -------------- .Expenditures -- - - -- - - - -- - - - -- - - - ..-- - - - - - - - - Maintenance: Appropriated- . .- ----------- ZCost._ ..----- Expenditures-...- --. new.n work data: OtherAppropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ....... $360,000 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951. ........ 360,000 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ........ . ............. .. 773,000 23. BILOXI HARBOR, MISS. Location.-On Mississippi Sound in southeastern Mississippi. It is 32 miles by water west of Pascagoula Harbor, Miss., and 14 miles east of Gulfport Harbor, Miss. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1267.) Previous projects.-Adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of August 2, 1882, and July 5, 1884. For further details see page 1846, Annual Report for 1915, page 863, Annual Report for 1929, and page 744, Annual Report for 1938. 904 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Existing project. This provides for a channel west of Deer Island 10 feet deep and 150 feet wide from the 10-foot contour in Mississippi Sound to the south water front of the city of Biloxi, and thence north of Deer Island to deep water in Back Bay of Biloxi; for a relocated channel 10 feet deep, 150 feet wide, and 4,600 feet long in front of East Beach; for discontinuing mainte- nance of the abandoned portion of the channel; for maintaining the Coast Guard channel to a depth of 6 feet and a width of 300 feet; and for maintaining the existing channel along the northerly side of United States Highway 90 bridge, from the main channel in Biloxi Harbor to the entrance to Ott Bayou, to a depth of 6 feet and a width of 40 feet. The project also provides for an entrance channel 6 feet deep and 50 feet wide into Old Fort Bayou, and an entrance channel 8 feet deep and 100 feet wide through Cranes Neck into Bayou Bernard. Under ordinary conditions, the mean tidal range is about 13/4 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, approved in 1950, is $63,280, exclusive of $5,000 contributed by local interests. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $24,200. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: 1 Acts Work Authorized Documents July 3, 1930 Present project dimensions-.. ........ _ --H. Doc. 754, 69th Cong., 2d sess. June 20, 1938 Relocation of channel . ............. _ H. Doc. 639, 75th Cong., 3d sess. Mar. 2, 1945 Entrance channel 6 feet deep and 50 feet wide into H. Doc. 258, 76th Cong., 1st sess. Old Fort Bayou. Do......_ . Entrance channel 8 feet deep and 100 feet wide H. Doc. 326, 76th Cong., 1st sess. through Cranes Neck into Bayou Bernard. May 17, 1950 Maintain channel 6 feet deep and 40 feet wide from H. Doc. 256, 81st Cong., 1st sess. Biloxi Harbor to Ott Bayou. 1Contain latest published maps. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with except for the work authorized in accordance with House Document 258, Seventy-sixth Congress, first session, and House Document 326, Seventy-sixth Congress, first session, which provide that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, as and when required, lands, easements, and spoil-disposal areas for the initial work and for subsequent maintenance, and hold and save the United States free from claims for damages resulting from the work. For work authorized in accordance with House Document No. 256, Eighty-first Congress, first session, local interests are re- quired to furnish assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that they will (a) furnish, free of cost to the United States, all lands, easements, and spoil-disposal areas for maintenance, when and as required; and (b) hold and save the United States free from damage, including damage to oyster beds, resulting from the work. Terminal facilities.-These consist of a number of light timber wharves at Biloxi owned by private parties but available to the public. These are considered adequate for the existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The United States RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 905 pipeline dredge Wahalak removed 335,865 cubic yards of material in the channel November 17 to 30, 1949, at a cost of $24,622.67. Miscellaneous investigations and surveys cost $1,377.33. The total cost was $26,000.00, charged to maintenance. The expenditures were $26,058.58. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project, com- menced in 1931, was about 84 percent completed. The controlling depths in the channels at the times shown were as follows: Mississippi Sound Channel, 10 feet, April 1950; entrance to Old Fort Bayou, 1.5 feet, August 1938; Cranes Neck Channel, 8 feet, April 1949. The work remaining to be done to complete the proj- ect consists of dredging a channel 8 feet deep and 100 feet wide through Cranes Neck into Bayou Bernard, and dredging an en- trance channel 6 feet deep and 50 feet wide into Old Fort Bayou. The cost and expenditures for the existing project to June 30, 1950, were as follows: Costs Expenditures New work Maintenance Total Regular funls .................. ....... . $49, 780.16 $273,399.17 $343,179.33 $343,179.33 Contributed funds......................... 5,000.00 10, 200.00 15,200.00 15, 200.00 Total......-.-.. ...... ..... . -. 54, 780.16 303, 599.17 358, 379.33 358, 379.33 Proposed operations.-An anticipated allotment of $25,000 will be applied to nmaintenance dredging, by contract, about 1 month, to restore project dimensions in the existing Biloxi Harbor chan- nel. No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: 1--------------1-------------- Appropriated----.. Cost-..- Expenditures. ---------------------------------------------------------------- .. .... ------------ ...-------- --- 94,162.43 194,162.43 ------ - -- 162. 43 Maintenance: Appropriated... $9,100.00 -$14, 000.00 $52, 000.00 $18, 000. 00 $26, 000.00 2379, 708.70 Cost--..... -. 20, 002.09 745.64 48, 078.38 26, 108.92 26, 000.00 2379, 708.70 Expenditures..._ 20, 080. 55 702. 21 47, 591.92 26, 536.80 26, 058. 58 2379, 708. 70 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .......... $13,500 3 In addition, $5, 000 was expended from contributed funds. 2 In addition, $10, 200 was expended from contributed funds. 24. GULFPORT HARBOR, MISS. Location.-On Mississippi Sound in southeastern Mississippi, about 44 and 90 miles by water west of Pascagoula Harbor, Miss., and Mobile Harbor, Ala., respectively, and 78 miles east of New Orleans (via the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway). (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1267.) 906 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Previous projects.-Adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of ..... March 3, 1899 (H. Doc. 120, 55th Cong., 3d sess.), March 2, 1907, February 27, 1911, and January 21, 1927. For further details see page 1846, Annual Report for 1915; page 857, Annual Report for 1929; and page 747, Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 32 feet deep and 300 feet wide across Ship Island Bar, a channel 30 feet deep and 220 feet wide through Mississippi Sound, and a depth of 30 feet in the anchorage basin at Gulfport. Under ordinary conditions the mean tidal range is about 13/4 feet, and the extreme tidal range about 31/2 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $650,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $293,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act approved July 3, 1930 (H. Doc. 692, 69th Cong., 2d sess.), and the River and Harbor Act approved June 30, 1948, (H. Doc. 112, 81st Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published maps of this locality are in the project documents. Terminal facilities.-"The modern rail-connected terminal facili- ties at this port are considered adequate for existing commerce. (See Port Series No. 19 revised in 1949.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-New work: The United States hopper dredge Gerig removed 3,434,276 cubic yards of material in the Ship Island Bar Channel November 10 to De- cember 31, 1949, and January 1 to 5, 1950, at a cost of $154,602.63. The United States hopper dredge Hyde removed 244,768 cubic yards of material in the Ship Island Bar Channel April 2 to 29, 1950, at a cost of $56,645.48. The contractor's pipe line dredge Diesel removed 3,965,856 cubic yards of material in the Mississippi Sound Channel and anchorage basin December 14 to 31, 1949, and January 1 to April 28, 1950, at a cost of $306,198.69. Maintenance: The contractor's pipe line dredge Diesel removed 2,786,521 cubic yards of material in the Mississippi Sound Chan- nel July 8 to 30, December 14 to 31, 1949, and January 1 to Feb- ruary 28, 1950, at a cost of $174,378.44. Miscellaneous investiga- tions and surveys cost $3,015.73. The total cost was $694,840.97, of which $517,446.80 was for new work and $177,394.17 for maintenance. The expenditures were $695,146.07. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- menced in 1932 and completed in April 1950. The controlling depths in the channels at the times shown were as follows: Ship Island Bar Channel, 32 feet, May 1950-; Mississippi Sound Chan- nel, south end to beacon 60, 30 feet, April 1950; beacon 60 to south end of basin, 30 feet, January 1950; and anchorage basin, 30 feet, May 1950.,.... The costs and expenditures under the existing project to June 30, 1950, were as follows: RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 907 Costs oExpenditures New work Maintenance Total Regular funds_.-------------------------.. $587, 874.57 $2,109,683.74 $2, 697, 558.31 $2,697. 506.84 Public Works funds_ ....................... 47, 883.19 -------------- 47, 883.19 47, 883.19 Total..__.............. _______-- . 635, 757. 76 2, 109, 683. 74 2,745, 441. 50 12, 745, 390.03 1Reflects and adjustment of $19,341.70 for outstanding liabilities and plant rental applicable to previous projects (See Annual Reports for the years 1931 and 1932.) Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $40,066.85, plus an anticipated allotment of $277,409.60, a total of $277,476.60, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950 ........................... $51.47 Maintenance: Dredging in Ship Island Bar Channel with U. S. hopper dredge Hyde, about 11/2 months during May and June 1951 ................................................ $89,142.38 Dredging, by contract, to restore project dimensions in the Mississippi Sound Channel, about 2 months, be- tween November 1950 and January 1951 ................ 188,334.22 Total ........... . ................................. 277,476.60 The additional sum of $250,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing the fiscal year 1952 for maintenance dredging, by contract, in the Mississippi Sound Channel and anchorage basin, and dredg- ing in Ship Island Bar Channel with a United States hopper dredge. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -fiscal .- years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated_... ------------------------------------ $557, 446.80 $944, 775. 68 Cost--... .. . ------------------------------------------------- 517, 446. 80 904,775.68 Expenditures .. .......... . ... ................ 517,446. 80 904, 775.68 Maintenance: Appropriated...-- $212, 000.00 $110, 900. !00 $272, 500.00 $179, 700.00 79, 000. 00 4, 421, 991.66 Cost.----- 181,509.31 181, 287. 81 164,169.07 196, 886. 50 177, 394. 17 4, 421,976. 28 Expenditures....- 136, 684. 68 265, 160. 38 164, 723.32 196, 395.23 177, 699.27 4, 421,924. 81 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................... $40,000.00 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ...... 40,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ...... ........ 25. WOLF AND JORDAN RIVERS, MISS. Location.-This improvement in southeastern Mississippi con- sists of dredging channels respectively 1.6 and 2 miles long at the mouths of Wolf and Jordan Rivers, tributaries of St. Louis Bay. It is 24 miles by water west of Gulfport, Miss., and 54 miles east of New Orleans, La. (via the inside route through Lake Borgne, Lake Pontchartrain, and the Industrial Canal). (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1268.) 908 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Existing project.-This provides for dredging at the mouths of these streams channels 7 feet deep at mean low water and 100 feet wide, extending from the 6-foot contour in St. Louis Bay to the 7-foot contour in each stream. The length of the dredged channel at the mouth of Wolf River is about 1.6 miles and at the mouth of Jordan River about 2 miles. Under ordinary conditions the mean tidal range is about 13/4 feet, and the extreme 31/2 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, approved in 1950, is $30,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $2,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1907 (H. Doc. 917, 59th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Terminal facilities.-There are no terminal facilities and none are required, as the natural landings along these streams are con- sidered adequate for existing commerce. Operationsand results during fiscal year. The cost and expen- ditures for miscellaneous investigations and surveys were $215.71, charged to maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- n enced in 1907 and completed in 1908. The controlling depths, ascertained in February 1950, were as follows: Wolf River, 7 feet; Jordan River, 6.5 feet. The total costs and expenditures under the existing project were $111,266.19, of which $29,195.19 was for new work and $82,071.00 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - ----- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated ....------------------------------------ - - - - $29,195.19 C ost ..._-_... . . . . . . . .. - . . . . . .- - .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 29,195.19 Expenditures .. .. . .. .- . . --.. .- . . - ...-- ---- - . 29,195.19 Maintenance: Appropriated... $174.59 ... $100.00 $21,000.00 $215.71 82, 071.00 Cost------ - 174.59 ------ 100.00 21, 000.00 215.71 82, 071.00 Expenditures.... 174.59 - 100.00 21,000.00 215.71 82, 071.00 26. EAST PEARL RIVERS, MISS. Location.-This improvement consists of a dredged channel 1.3 miles long in Lake Borgne at the mouth of East Pearl River, which forms the boundary line between Louisiana and Mississippi. It is 35 miles by water west of Gulfport Harbor, Miss., and 35 miles east of New Orleans, La., via the Gulf Intracoastal Water- way. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1268.) Previous projects.-Adopted by acts of July 5, 1884, and March 3, 1899. For further details of previous projects see page 1846, Annual Report for 1915 and page 504, Annual Report for 1933. Existing project.-This provides for restoring at the mouth of RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 909 East Pearl River the former project depth of 9 feet at mean low water over a width of 200 feet, thereby connecting the 9-foot contour in Lake Borgne with the same contour in East Pearl River, about 1.3 miles. Under ordinary conditions the mean tidal range is about 13/4 feet; the extreme range is about 31/2 feet. The estimated cost for new work, approved in 1950, is $34,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $2,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 25, 1910 (H. Doc. 328, 60th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map of this locality may be found in House Document No. 206, Fifty-fourth Congress, second session. Terminal facilities.-There are no terminal facilities, and none are required; as this project provides for restoring a depth of 9 feet at the mouth of East Pearl River, Miss. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The United States pipeline dredge Wahalak removed 226,405 cubic yards of material from the channel at the mouth of the river December 1 to 14, 1949, at a cost of $24,857.99. Miscellaneous investigations and surveys cost $142.01. The total cost and expenditures were $25,000.00, charged to maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- menced in December 1910 and completed in January 1911. The controlling depth, ascertained in May 1950, was 9 feet. The total costs and expenditures under the existing project were $68,072.31, of which $8,928.13 was for new work and $59,144.18 for mainte- nance. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled during the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - _ ------ --- --- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated .... ------ ----------------------------------------------------- $37,127.93 Cost------------- --------------------------------------------------- 37,127.93 Expenditures----.... --------- -------------- ------------------------- 37,127.93 Maintenance: Appropriated --...------ . .------ _$ 25,000.00 59,144.18 Cost... -------------------------------------------------- 25,000.00 59,144.18 Expenditures..........-- ------------ ---- ----- 25,000.00 59,144. 18 27. PEARL RIVER, MISS. AND LA. Location.-Pearl River rises in east-central Mississippi and flows southwest about 172 miles to Jackson, Miss., thence south- east about 269 miles to the head of its delta, where it divides into West Pearl and East Pearl Rivers. The former flows about 34 miles to the Rigolets, a tidal pass connecting Lake Pontchartrain with Lake Borgne, an arm of the Gulf of Mexico. Previous projects.-Adopted by the acts of June 14, 1880, and 939127---51-vol. 1----58 910 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. 'S. ARMY, 1950 April 21, 1900. For further details see page 950, Annual Report for 1922, and page 750, Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for a channel suitable for 6- foot navigation from the mouth of West Pearl River to Bogalusa, La., by dredging, snagging, and cut-offs at sharp bends from the mouth of West Pearl River to a point immediately above Holmes Bayou to secure a depth of 7 feet at low water; construction of a lateral canal 7 feet deep and 80 feet wide extending 20.1 miles from the mouth of Holmes Bayou to Pools Bluff, with three locks of adequate dimensions; and improvement of Pearl River from Pools Bluff to the mouth of Bogalusa Creek by dredging, snagging, and easing of bends, with suitable dams or sills in the river chan- nel just below Pools Bluff and across Bogue Chitto to maintain the levels in the canal and river. The following table gives various features of the locks included in the existing project: Features of Existing Locks Lock 1 2 3 Miles above mouth....----------29.4 40. 7 43.9 Nerest town-..... --------- . Miles to nearest town-...... -- Pearl River, La. 9 Bush, La. 3 Sun, La. 2 Greatest length available for 310 310 310 full width (feet). Width of chamber (feet)-... 65 65 65 Lift (feet)..-..-----------. 26. 7 15.0 11.0 Depths over sills at low water 10. 0 10. 0 10. 0 (feet). Character of foundation---- Sand, gravel, silt, clay Sand, gravel, silt, clay_ Sand, gravel, silt, clay Type of construction--------- Concrete and steel - -- Concrete and steel - - Concrete and steel. Date completed ----.---- 1949 1950 1950 Date opened to navigation_.-_ Not open. Not open. Not open. Ac ual cost of lock _ -......... $2,118, 486. 75 $1, 960, 898.11. 1 $1, 480, 376. 59 I Subject to minor adjustment. The estimated cost of new work, revised in 1950, is $8,275,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate of annual cost of mainte- nance is $130,000, including $70,000 for operating and care. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 30, 1935, subject to the approval of the Board of Engi- neers. This approval is contained in House Document No. 408, Seventy-fifth Congress, second session, which document contains the latest published map. Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with. Local interests are re- quired to furnish all flowage and dumping easements needed for subsequent maintenance of the improvement, and to assume full responsibility for all property damage incident to the maintenance of the canal. (See H. Doc. 408, 75th Cong., 2d sess.) Terminal facilities.-A privately owned wharf at the Pearl River highway bridge near Pearl River Station, La., is used for unloading logs. No other facilities exist except natural landings at various locations on the river. These facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The contractors con- tinued construction of locks 2 and 3 at costs of $1,165,206.79 and $1,035,560.41, respectively. The office at lock 3 was completed at a cost of $5,765.55. The final cost on access road to lock 3 was RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 911 $1,523.77. The final cost on lock 1, including alterations of the heating system in locktender's house, adjustment on timber fenders, and grading and drainage of esplanade was $11,246.80. Surveys, plans and specifications cost $11,813.60. The total cost was $2,231,116.92, charged to new work. The expenditures were $2,423,616.08. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project, com- menced in October 1938, was about 88 percent completed. Lock 1 was completed in February 1949, lock 2 in June 1950, and lock 3 in May 1950. The controlling depth for all-year navigation at the end of the fiscal year was 4 feet from mile 0 to the site of lock 1 (about 30 miles). During the low-water season, June through December each year, a depth of 1.5 feet is available along the natural channel between the mouth of Holmes Bayou and Boga- lusa, the present head of navigation. A minimum depth of 6 feet is usually available over that stretch of the river from January 1 to June 1 each year; however, navigation is now impracticable due to numerous logs, stumps, and other obstructions. The work remaining to be done to complete the project consists of construc- tion of Bogue Chitto and Pools Bluff sills; clearing the low-water pools of locks 1 and 2; and dredging and snagging the channel of Pearl River between Pools Bluff and Bogalusa. The cost of the existing project to June 30, 1950 was :$7,266,- .... 786.02, all for new work. The expenditures were $7,179,345.00. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $117,431.90, and accounts receivable, $11,677.13, plus an antici- pated allotment of $15,000 during fiscal year 1951, a total of $144,109.03, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950 ............................ $99,118.15 New work: Plans and specifications .................... $10,311.38 Sprigging and seeding esplanades and levees at locks 1, 2, and 3 ......................... 2,500.00 Repairs to construction office at lock 2 ...... 793.00 Completion of lock 2 ........................ 6,639.09 Completion of lock 3 ...................... 9,747.41 29,990.88 Operating and care: Operation of 3 locks ....................... 10,500.00 Ordinary repairs .......................... 1,500.00 Improvement and reconstruction ............ . 3,000.00 -15,000.00 Total for all work ................................. 144,109.03 The additional sum of $1,002,300 isneeded to be appropriated for the fiscal year 1952 for: New work: Plans and specifications ......................... $8,100 Construction of Bogue Chitto sill................ 237,000 Construction of Pools Bluff sill.................. 390,900 Clearing flooded areas .......................... 183,300 Dredging and snagging above Pools Bluff ...... 159,000 Complete repayment to Jim Woodruff Dam ...... 9,000 987,300 912 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Operating and care: Operation of 3 locks, ordinary repairs, and improvement and reconstruction ...................... 15,000 Total for all work ................................. 1,002,300 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -. .. fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated - - - 2, 599, 000.00 _ - - - $1, 159, 259. 90 $2,009,000 00 $7,441,220.21 Cost---...-------- 38, 604. 80 $47, 045. 14 $1, 145, 684. 98 2, 274, 679.16 2, 231,116.92 7, 405, 798.33 Expenditures.... 39,144. 60 37,194.97 889, 496. 86 2, 265, 668. 47 2, 423, 616.08 7, 323, 788. 31 Maintenance: Appropriated... ------------------------------------------------ 168,171.64 Cost. --------------------------- ... ------------------------------------- 1068,171.64 Expenditures .------.......------------..........--------------.........--------------------------- 168,171.64 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................... $13,028.26 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................... 987,300.00 28. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS AND CONTINGENCIES (GENERAL) The cost during the fiscal year was $118,247.27, of which $47,- 049.20 was for examinations and surveys, and $71,198.07 for contingencies. The expenditures were $121,485.74. The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $24,175.02, and accounts receivable of $347.69, plus anticipated allotments during fiscal year 1951 of $35,000 for contingencies and $45,000 for examina- tions and surveys, a total of $104,522.71, will be applied to ac- counts payable, $272.31, and to payment of expenses to be incurred under this heading during the fiscal year 1951. The additional sums of $82,500 for examinations and surveys and $50,000 for contingencies, a total of $132,500, can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950 including --- -- --- ---- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: A ppropriated ... . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . C o st. .. - . . - - . . . . - . . . .- - . . . .- - . . . . - -. . . . . .. . . . . Expenditures----..... . . . . . . . . . . ... . . .. ..---------------------------- Maintenance: Appropriated .. $217,000.00 . . . $95, 000.00 $99,400.00 $93, 300. 00 $3, 628, 262. 56 Cost ...-... 184, 064. 68 $100, 911.62 96, 076. 58 95, 089. 78 118, 247.27 3, 604, 012.16 Expenditures.... 185, 247. 73 106, 876. 24 95, 857.01 93, 028. 80 121, 485. 74 3, 604,087.54 RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 913 29. INACTIVE NAVIGATION PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures Estimated full report to June 30, 1950 amount re- Name of project see Annual quired to Report Mainte- complete for - New work nance 1. Ochlockonee (Ochlockney) River, Ga. and 1900 $5,000.00.00 ........ _ . $20, 000 Fla.' 2 2. Upper Chipola 1River, Fla., from Marianna 1941 36, 781. 12 63, 193. 43 4, 200 to its mouth. 3 3. Choctawhatchee River, Fla. and Ala. .... 1949 171, 884. 50 266, 444. 60 (4) 4. Holmes River, Fla.'--------------------- 3 1931 8, 562.05 536, 652. 41 (4) 5. Blackwater River, Fla. . _______________ 1949 41, 649. 90 106, 759. 10 (4) 6. Escambia and Conecuh Rivers, Fla. and 1949 118, 336. 26 110, 244. 74 (4) Ala.3 7. Oostanaula and Coosawattee Rivers, Ga.' 2 1907 32, 656. 41 ...-... 5, 500 8. Cahaba River, Ala. 2______________________ 1894 45, 000.00 .. ..-------------- (6) 9. Tallapoosa River, Ala.' 2- ... - .--.- __ - 1893 43, 971. 92 .. (7) 10. Noxubee River, Miss.1 2 8......------ 1902 47, 527. 52 14, 472. 48 (4) 11. Old Town Creek, Miss. 2_______1887 3, 000.00 .... __-. .7, 000 12. Leaf and Chickasawhay 2 Rivers, Miss. 2__ 1919 23, 089. 94 42, 676. 26 1,900 13. Bluff Creek, Miss. 3-...___....- . .- 1893 1,000.00-.(4) 14. Bayou Galere, Miss. .....--------------------. 1946 8,900 15. Chitto Bogue, La.1' e9.._ 1909 14, 912. 60 12,929.94 30,000 16. Pass Christian Harbor, Miss.--------------.. 1947 1, 100. 00 ...... 23,000 17. Pearl River, Miss., Edinburg to Jackson.' 1911 31, 872.06 36, 990. 55 31, 600 ' No commerce reported. 2Abandonment recommended in H. Doe. 467, 69th Cong., 1st sess. 3 Channel adequate for commerce. 4 Completed. ' Includes $2,160.80 for work on La Grange Bayou, Fla. 6 The records indicate that this project has not been completed; however, $5,000 in excess of the esti- mated cost has been expended. 7The records indicate that this project has not been completed; however, $3,846.92 in excess of the esti- mated cost has been expended. 8 That portion of the Noxubee River in Noxubee County, in the State of Mississippi, was declared non- navigable on Feb. 24, 1934, act S. 2337, 73d Cong., 2d sess. (48 Stat. 356). SConsidered unworthy of further improvement. 30. PLANT ALLOTMENT, MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal year 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated.... Cost........ ..----------- ------------------------------------------------------- -. ------------- ---- --- ------------- ....------------ Expenditures --. --------------------------- ---------------- Maintenance: Appropriated .... -- $350, 000.00 $175,000. 00 -$62,094.37 ---...--------- $100, 000.00 $1,107, 705.98 Cost... . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . -.. Expenditures.... -- 344, 726. 95 171, 727.50 -130,171.06 $54,735.19 -188, 242.38 789,630.25 914 REPORT ()OFCHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Alabama River, waterway to River and Harbor Act, Escambia River, Fla. and Ala. Mar. 2, 1945. Alabama-Coosa Branch of Mo- Commerce Committee bile River system and tributa- resolution, Jan. 18, 1939. ries thereof for flood control, navigation, hydroelectric pow- er, etc. (final report). Alabama-Coosa Branch of Mo- Rivers and Harbors Com- bile River system, Ga. and Ala. mittee resolution Apr. (final report). 28, 1936. Apalachicola Bay, Fla........... Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee resolution Apr. 29, 1937. Apalachicola Bay, Fla., East River and Harbor Act, Point. July 24, 1946. Apalachicola Bay, Fla., with a . do.... . . . .. . . view to construction of a yacht basin. Apalachicola River and tribu- Sec. 1, River and Harbor taries, Ga., Ala., and Fla., for Act, Jan. 21, 1927. navigation, flood control, pow- er, and irrigation. Biloxi Harbor, Miss., 40-foot River and Harbor Act, channel, to serve as deep-water Mar. 2, 1945. outlet to Gulf of Mexico. Bon Secour Bay, Ala., to the Senate Public Works Gulf, waterway to Oyster Bay. Committee resolution, March 28, 1949. Carrabelle, Fla., to determine the River and Harbor Act, feasibility of extending the May 17, 1950. .... channel. Chattahoochee River, Ga., and River and Harbor Act, connecting waterways. July 3, 1930. Chickasawhay, Leaf, and Pasca- House Public Works goula Rivers, Miss. Committee resolution, May 13, 1947. Chipola River, Ala. and Fla., Rivers and Harbors Com- -------------- hydroelectric power at Look mittee resolution, Apr. and Tremble Falls, at Dawson 24, 1945. Hill-Clarksville site, and at Darling Slide site. Chipola River, Ala. and Fla., River and Harbor Act, -------------- with a view to its improvement Mar. 2, 1945. in the interest of navigation, flood control, power, and other related purposes. Chipola River, Fla., and Ala., for Rivers and Harbors Com- :navigation, flood control, pow- mittee resolution Jan. er, and related purposes. 21, 1942. Choctawhatchee River, Ala. and River and Harbor Act, Fla. July 24, 1946. Choctawhatchee Bay, Fla., wa- River and Harbor Act, terway_ to connect Basin Bay- May 17, 1950. ou. Choctawhatchee Bay, Fla., small . do..... . boat channel at Bay Bridge. Columbus, Ga., to Pensacola, River and Harbor Act, .Fla., waterway to Chattahoo- March 2, 1945. chee, Conecuh, and Escambia Rivers. Conecuh and Escambia Rivers, Commerce Committee Fla. and Ala., channel to resolution, May 10, 1945. Brewton, Ala., and beyond. Coosa River, Ga. and Ala. (final Rivers and Harbors Com- report). mittee resolution Apr. 1, 1936. Coosa-Alabama Branch of Mo- Commerce Committee bile River System, and tribu- resolution, Jan. 18, 1939. taries thereof, for flood control, navigation, hydroelectric pow- er, etc. (final report). Coosa-Alabama Branch of Moble Rivers and Harbors Com- River System, Ga. and Ala. mittee resolution, Apr. (final report). 28, 1936. Dauphin Island Bay, Ala....... House Public Works Committee resolution, June 2, 1949. RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA,, DISTRICT 915 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Dauphin Island Bay, Ala., chan- Senate Public Works nel to Mississippi Sound. Commir ttee resolution, Feb. 25, 1949. East Pass from the Gulf of Mex- River and Harbor Act, Feb. 14,1950. H. 470, 81st Favorable ico into Choctawhatchee Bay, Mar. 2, 1945. Cong., 1st Fla. sess. East Point, Apalachieclca Bay, River and Harbor Act, Fla. July 24, 1946. Escambia River, waterway to River and Harbor Act, Alabama River, Fla. and Ala. Mar. 2, 1945. Escambia and Conecuh Rivers, Commerce Committee Fla. and Ala., channel to Brew- resolution, May 10, 1945. ton, Ala and beyond. Flint River, Ga.-............. River and Harbor Act, July 24, 1946. Flint River to Albany, Ga., with Sentate Public Works a view to providing a 9-foot Committee resolution, depth for navigation. June: 1, 1948. Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Rivers and Harbors Com- Aug. 18, 1949 H. 325, 81st Favorable. Pensacola Bay to Mobile Bay, mittee resolution, July Cong., 1st for alternative side channel 20, 1946. sess. from Big Lagoon to Pensacola Harbor, Fla. Gulfport Harbor, Miss., 40- foot River and Harbor Act, channel to serve as deep-water Mar. 2, 1945. outlet to Gulf of Mexico. Harrison County, Miss., beach Rivers and Harbors Com- erosion study. mittee resolution, June 14. 1946. Heron Bay, Ala........_..._ . River and Harbor Act, May 17, 1950. Leaf, Chickasawhay, and Pasca- House Public Works goula Rivers, Miss. Committee resolution, May 13, 1947. Mobile Bay to Pensacola Bay, Rivers and Harbors Com- Aug. 18, 1949 H. 325, 81st Favorable. Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, mittee resolution, July Cong., 1st for alternative side channel 20 1946. sess. from Big Lagoon to Pensacola Harbor, Fla. Mobile Harbor, Alabama......... House Public Works Committee Resolution, July 13,1949 Moblie Harbor Ala., 40-foot River and Harbor Act, channel to serve as deep-water Mar. 2, 1945. outlet to Gulf of Mexico. Mobile Harbor Ala. small-boat Senate Public Works facilities on west side of Mobile Committee resolution, Bay. Jan. 18, 1949. Mobile Harbor, Ala., small-craft House Public Works ha bor at Fort Morgan. Committee resolution, Feb. 17, 1949. Mobile Harbor Ala. (fresh water Senate Public Works project). (Mobile R-Blakely Committee resolution, Island, salt water intrusion and Apr. 15, 1949 34 foot channel) Mobile, Tennessee, and Tom- River and Harbor Act, bigbee Rivers, 12-foot water- Mar. 2, 1945. way, Ohio River to the Gulf of Mexico (report to be made by special board). ....do .. ....... ............ .... Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee resolution, Oct. 5, 1943. Ohio River to the Gulf of Mexico, _ do _.... . ... 12-foot waterway via the Tenn- essee, Tombigbee, and Mobile Rivers (report to be made by special board). do.............. ..... River and Harbor Act, Mar. 2, 1945. PascagoulaHarbor,Miss.,40-foot River and Harbor Act,- channel to serve as deep-water Mar. 2, 1945. outlet to Gulf of Mexico. Pascagoula, Leaf, and Chickasa- House Public Works - --- ---- --- whay Rivers, Miss. Committee resolution, May 13, 1947. 916 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Pearl River, Miss., to provide Rivers and Harbors Com-_- 9-foot channel up to Jackson. mittee resolution, June 6, 1939. Pensacola, Fla., to Columbus, River and Harbor Act, Ga., waterway via Chattahoo- Mar. 2, 1945. chee, Conecuh, and Escambia Rivers. Pensacola Bay, Fla., boat basin River and Harbor Act, and channel connecting with, May 17, 1950. Bayliss Memorial Wayside Park. Pensacola Bay, Fla., channel at ---do..... . . . . . . . Bayou Texar. Pensacola Bay to Mobile Bay, Rivers and Harbors Com- Aug. 18, 1949 H. 325, 81st Favorable Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, mittee resolution, July Cong., 1st for alternative side channel 20, 1946. sess. from Big Lagoon to Pensacola Harbor, Fla. Pensacola Harbor, Fla.--..-- River and Harbor Act, Mar. 2, 1945. do............. . . . . ... Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee resolution, Nov. 20, 1945. Perdido Bay, Ala. and Fla., River and Harbor Act, entrance and deep water in the Mar. 2, 1945. bay to the Gulf of Mexico via most practicable route. Phillips Inlet, Fla................ River and Harbor Act, May 17, 1950. St. George Sound at East Point, River and Harbor Act, Fla. July 24, 1946. St. Joseph Bay, Fla..------ River and Harbor Act, May 4, 1950. H. Doc. 595, Favorable Mar. 2, 1945. 81st Cong., 2d sess. St. Marks, Fla., canal to Talla- _-_-do..... . . . . . . . hassee St. Mary deGalvez Bay to Sound River and Harbor Act, Bay, Fla., waterway across July 24, 1946. Santa Rosa Peninsula, Fla. Santa Rosa Island, Fla., channel River and Harbor Act, across island. May 17, 1950. Sioux Bayou and connecting River and Harbor Act, waterways, Mississippi. July 24, 1946. Tennessee, Tombigbee, and Mo- River and Harbor Act, bile Rivers, 12-foot waterway, Mar. 2, 1945. Ohio River to the Gulf of Mexico (report to be made by special board). do-------------------------- Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee resolution, Oct. 5, 1943. Tennessee and Tombigbee Riv- Rivers and Harbors Com- ers, waterway connecting (Wa- mittee resolution, Feb. rrior River route) (report to be 27, 1934. made by special board). Texar Bayou, channel to Pensa- River and Harbor Act, cola Bay, Fla. May 17, 1950. Texar Bayou, Fla............ River and Harbor Act, Mar. 2, 1945. Tombigbee, Tennessee, and Mo- --. do....- - - - - - - bile Rivers, 12-foot waterway, Ohio River to the Gulf of Mex- ico (report to be made by spe- cial board). Tombigbee, Tennessee, and Mo- Rivers and Harbors Com- . bile Rivers, 12-foot waterway, mittee resolution, Oct. Ohio River to the Gulf of Mex- 5, 1943. ico (report to be made by spe- cial board). Tombigbee River, Ala., and River and Harbor Act, Miss. and canal connecting the Mar. 2, 1945. Tombigbee and Tennessee Rivers. Tombigbee River and tributa- Rivers and Harbors Com- ries, Miss., improvement of mittee resolution, Apr. West Fork for navigation, 15, 1946. flood control, and related pur- poses. FLOOD CONTROL-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 917 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions-Continued Dare Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Tombigbee and Tennessee Ri- Rivers and Harbors Com-.......... vers, waterway connecting mittee resolution, Feb. (Warrior River route) (report 27, 1934. to be made by special board). Tombigbee and Warrior Rivers, Rivers and Harbors Com-...................... Ala. and Miss., construction of mittee resolution, Mar. impounding dam 1 on Sipsey 10, 1937. Fork of Black Warrior River for navigation, flood control, water power, irrigation, etc. Warrior and Tombigbee Rivers, House Public Works ...... Ala., and Miss., between Mo- Committee resolution, bile and Birmingham, Ala. Apr. 21, 1950. Warrior and Tombigbee Rivers, Rivers and Harbors Com-. Ala. and Miss., construction of mittee resolution, Mar. impounding dam 1 on Sipsey 10, 1937. Fork of Black Warrior River for navigation, flood control, water power, irrigation, etc. Water hyacinth obstruction in Rivers and Harbors Com-.....rn.- ... Louisiana and other states af- mittee resolution, Feb. fected. 6, 1945. West Gap, St. George Island, River and Harbor Act, . ..---------------------- Fla. July 24, 1946. 81. ALLATOONA RESERVOIR, COOSA RIVER BASIN, GA. Location.-Allatoona Dam is on the Etowah River in Bartow County, Ga., about 48 miles upstream from Rome, Ga., about 5 miles due east of Cartersville, Ga., and about 2,000 feet down- stream from the mouth of Allatoona Creek. The reservoir extends about 27 miles up the Etowah River at maximum-power-pool elevation of 835 feet above mean sea level. Existing project.-This provides for a dam and reservoir for flood control, regulation of stream flow for navigation, and de- velopment of hydroelectric power. The height above river bottom of the concrete gravity-type dam is about 190 feet, from elevation 690 feet to 880 feet above mean sea level. The spillway, with crest at elevation 835, is controlled by nine Tainter gates, 40 feet wide by 25 feet high, and two Tainter gates 20 feet wide by 25 feet high; it has a discharge capacity of 318,500 cubic feet per second with water surface at elevation 870.1. One 48-inch- diameter sluicing conduit with free discharge valve and four sluices 5 feet 8 inches wide by 10 feet high, are included in the dam. The reservoir, covering 19,700 acres at elevation 860, has a storage capacity of 722,000 acre-feet. The estimated cost, revised in 1950, is $31,523,300. This project was authorized by the Flood Control Acts of August 18, 1941, and December 22, 1944 (Public Law 228, 77th Cong., 1st sess.), as outlined in House Document No. 674, Seventy-sixth Congress, third session. Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act ap- proved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-From July 1, 1949, to June 30, 1950, the following work in connection with the proj- ect was performed: 918 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Hired Labor: Preliminary surveys and work incidental to the design of dam and powerhouse appurtenances, $265,998.15; ac- quisition of land and payments for damages, $311,508.16; flood- reporting network, $3,020.10; fish shelters, $2,389.86; training operators, testing and initial operation of powerhouse and dam equipment, $73,597.01; reservoir management and public use, $48,412.10; erection, construction, and maintenance of camp houses, less collections for quarters, $205.38; automatic recording oscillograph, $6,531.63; purchase of supplies, tools, etc., and pur- chase and installation of machine-shop equipment, $76,708.69. Contract: Construction of dam, powerhouse, and appurtenant works, $1,169,989.15; final clearing of reservoir, $603,995.46; tailrace-channel deepening, $352,800.05; construction of saddle dikes, $180,246.82; relocation of highways and utilities and re- moval of graves, $1,413,178.33; removal and relocation of railroad, $233,690152; supply contracts for powerhouse equipment, etc., $386,209.27; radiotelephone system, $24,498.40. The total cost was $5,152,979.08 for new work. The expendi- tures were $5,781,882.81. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project, com- menced in March 1944, was about 96 percent completed. The work remaining to be done to complete the project consists of continu- ing construction of dam, powerhouse, and appurtenant works; furnishing and installing equipment; continuing purchase and in- stallation of flood-reporting network; completion of plans for and construction of recreational facilities; completion of plans and negotiations for treatment and relocation of public utilities and roads required by construction of the project; continuation of land acquisition; and construction of the Acworth subimpound- ment dam.. The total cost under the existing project was $29,339,966.59, for new work. The expenditures were $28,286,733.94. Proposed operations. The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $3,236,586.06, and accounts receivable,- $2,964.92, plus an antici- pated allotment of $223,600 during fiscal year 1951 for mainte- nance, a total of $3,463,150.98, willbe applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950 .......................... $999,678.43 New work Surveys, design, engineering investigations, and maps .............................. $82,208.08 Lands, damages, leases, condemnations, etc... 515,406.11 Construction of damn, powerhouse, and ap- purtenant works ........................ 536,217.83 Relocation of h i g h wa y s, railroads, and utilities............................... 489,552.10 Overlook s h e l t e r, public-service operation building, and utility building ........ .. 85,000.00 Gibson test on main turbine ............... 12,000.00 Installation of gages and flood-reporting radio network ................... ....... 82,979.90 Purchase of miscellaneous supplies, tools, etc., for powerhouse operation ................ 4,699.77 FLOOD CONTROL-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 91 9 Purchase and installation of machine-shop equipment and tools .................... 2,906.77 Reservoir management and public-use facilities 353,587.90 Complete payments of supply contracts .... 75,314.09 2,239,872.55 Maintenance: Ordinary maintenance and repairs, power- house, vehicular equipment, floating plant, and switchyard .................................... 39,079.00 Hired-labor spraying for malaria control. . .. . . ...... . 10,865.00 - 49,944.00 Operating and care: Operation of dam, powerhouse, and appur- tenant works ........................... 153;656.00 Reservoir-regulation studies ................ 20,000.00 173,656.00 Total for all work ............................. 3,463,150.98 The work proposed for the fiscal year 1951 will complete the project. The additional sum of $210,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing fiscal year 1952 for: Maintenance: Ordinary maintenance of dam, powerhouse, and appurtenant works, graded roads, grounds, etc.; reservoir management; and hired-labor spraying for malaria control . . . . . . . . . . . $40,000 Operating and care: . Operation of powerhouse and appurtenant works; ordinary re- pairs; studies for reservoir operation, sedimentation, etc.; leasing and outgrants, including necessary surveys and prepa- ration of maps....................................... 170,000 Total for all work ................................... 210,000 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - - ----- - ---- --- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated .. 6, 983,000. 00 $ 300, 000. 00 $8,425, 000. 00 $8,000,000. 00 $6, 750,000.00 $31, 523, 320. 00 Cost-- -408,406. 31 4, 572, 771. 09 8, 567, 554.34 9, 685, 104. 68 5, 152, 979.08 29, 339, 966. 59 Expenditures -.... 450, 542, 84 3, 951,406. 28 7, 643, 616. 25 9, 518, 740.99 5, 781, 882. 81 28, 286, 733.94 Maintenance: Appropriated SCost .. --------------------------------------------------------------- i Cost----------------------------------------- ------------ -------------- -------------- Expendituires.... ------------------------ ------------------------------------ Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .... $354,669.03 32. 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 and straightening of channels in navigable streams and, tributaries thereof when such work is advisable in 920 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 the interests 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. On the Chattahoochee River, excessive high water and inclement weather prevented continuance of snagging and clearing opera- tions in the vicinity of West Point, Ga. Examinations and surveys in connection therewith were made at a cost of $78.34, charged to new work. The work was about 69 percent completed at the end of the fiscal year. Reexcavation to provide a cut-off channel on west fork of the Tombigbee River, about 1/ mile long, was completed at a cost of $40,224.50. The total cost was $40,302.84, charged to new work. The ex- penditures were $40,452.71. The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $14,626.22, plus an anticipated allotment of $30,000 during fiscal year 1951, a total of $44,626.22, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950 ............................... 850.00 New work: Complete, by contract, clearing snags and other debris from the channel of the Chattahoochee River in the vicinity of West Point, Ga. ......... $5,735.72 Snagging and clearing banks, by contract, in West Fork Tombigbee River (Town Creek), Lee County, Miss., between miles 10 and 25 ...... 30,000.00 35,735.72 Available for revocation .................................... 8,040.50 Total of all work ................................... 44,626.22 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 30, to Total June 1950, including ---- - -. - - - .--- ----- . - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated ------------- $2, 500.00 $45, 000.00 -$11, 500. 00 $15, 500. 00 $275, 521. 99 Cost... ..---------.. ------------------------ 7,307.25 10,113.69 40, 302.84 261,745.71 Expenditures--.... .......------------..------------ 6,931.55 9, 489.52 40, 452.71 260, 895. 77 Maintenance: Appropriated---- .. ..- .. ..-.. ..-----------.--------------- ------------------------------------ Cost------------------ ---------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------- Expenditures. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................... $8,040.50 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ........ 30,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ........ 38,040.50 33. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES FOR FLOOD CONTROL The cost during the fiscal year was $160,660.21, the expendi- tures were $167,066.09. The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $9,581.97, plus anticipated allotments of $105,000 during fiscal year 1951, a total of $114,581.97, will be applied to accounts pay- FLOOD CONTROL-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 921 able, $7,764.80, and to payment of expenses to be incurred under this heading during the fiscal year 1951. The additional sum of $294,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to1946 New work: Appropriated................ Cost.... . . . . . ..----------------------------------------------.------------- E xpenditures.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maintenance: Appropriated. _ . $65,000.00 -- ----- $85,000. 00 $151,500.00 $120,000.00 $1, 325,097. 24 Cost----.....---...-----.. 57, 458. 97 $78,350.09 52, 056. 76 142, 846.39 160,660. 21 1,323, 280.07 Expenditures-.... - 57, 010. 28 80, 966. 49 49, 604.01 131, 536. 85 167,066.09 1, 315, 515. 27 34. INACTIVE FLOOD-CONTROL PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures Estimated full report to June 30, 1950 amount re- Name of project see Annual quired to Report Mainte- complete for - New work nance 1. Flomaton, Escambia River, Ala...--..--...------.. 1938 1$485.25 ........ 2 $149,000 2. Brewton, Conecuh River, Ala.---------------...... 1938 1 487.10 .-------------- 2 235,000 3. Rome, Coosa River Ga....... .....-------------------- 1941 367, 640.37 ..-------------- (3) 4. 5. Tombigbee River, Miss. and Ala.-.-..... 1941 134, 801.39 .. 150, 000 Prattville, Autauga Creek, Ala.--------------. 1946 649, 280.24- ..----------- () 6. Collinsville, Ala......-------------------------. 1940 71,118. 51 -------------- (4) 7. Pearl River, Miss. and La., at Jackson, Miss. 1937- ............. . 210, 000 1Cost of plans and designs. 2 No funds have been allotted and no work has been done on this project. 3 Completed. A Completed with funds appropriated for the maintenance and improvement of river and harbor works. 922 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Statius of all investigations for flood control called for by flood control acts and committee resolutions Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Alabama-Coosa Branch of Mo- Flood Control Commit- bile River System, Ala. and tee resolution, May 29, Ga., to provide flood protection 1946. on Little Cedar Creek near Cave Springs, and on Big Cedar Creek, Ga. Alabama-Coosa-Branch of Mo- Rivers and HarborsCom- bile River System, Ga. and mittee resolution, Apr. Ala., (final report). 28, 1936. Alabama-Coosa Branch of Mo- Commerce Committee bile River System, and tribu- resolution, Jan. 18, 1939. taries thereof, for flood control, navigation, hydroelectric pow- er, and irrigation (final report). Apalachicola River and tributa- Sec 1, River and Harbor ries, Ga., Ala., and Fla., for Act, Jan. 21, 1927. navigation, flood control, pow- er, and irrigation. Apalachicola and Suwannee Ri- Flood Control Act, May vers, coastal streams flowing 17, 1950. into Gulf of Mexico between these rivers, with a view to theirimprovement in the in- terest of flood control and re- lated purposes. Big Swamp Creek and tributa- Senate Public Works ries, Alabama. Committee resolution, Feb. 10, 1950. Blackwater River, Fla.-----. Flood Control Act, May 17, 1950. Blackwater and Perdido Rivers, ... do....------------- SAla. Buttahatchee River, Ala. and Flood Control Commit- Miss. tee resolution, Feb. 9, 1939. Buttahatchee River, Ala. and Rivers and Harbors Com- Miss. mittee resolution, Feb. 1, 1939. Chipola River, Ala. and Fla.---_ Flood Control Act, Dec. 22, 1944. Chipola River, Ala. and Fla., River and Harbor Act, with a view to its improvement Mar. 2, 1945. in the interest of navigation, flood control, power, and other related purposes. Chipola River, Ala. and Fla., for Rivers andjHarbors Com- navigation, flood control, pow- mittee resolution, Apr. er, and related purposes. 24, 1945. Choctawhatchee River, Fla...---- Flood Control Act, Dec. 22, 1944. Choctawhatchee River, Fla. and Flood Control Act, July Ala. 24, 1946. Choctawhatchee River and tribu- -- do ... ................ taries, Ala. and Fla. Chunky River, Miss.............. . do --. - - -.. Cold Water Creek, Calhoun .. do.................... County, Ala. Coosa River, Ga. and Ala. (final Rivers and Harbors Com- report). mittee resolution, Apr. 1, 1936. Coosa River and tributaries, Ga. Flood Control Act, June and Ala. 22, 1936. Coosa River and tributaries, at Flood Control Act, July and in vicinity of Rome, Ga. 24, 1946. Coosa-Alabama Branch of Mo- Flood Control Commit- bile River System, Ala. and tee resolution, May 29, Ga., to provide flood protection 1946. on Little Cedar Creek near Cave Spring, and on Big Cedar Creek, Ga. Coosa-Alabama Branch of Mo- Rivers and Harbors Com- bile River System, Ga. and mittee resolution, Apr. Ala. (final report). 18, 1936. Coosa-Alabama Branch of Mo- Commerce Committee bile River System, and tribu- resolution, Jan. 18, 1939. taries thereof, for flood control, navigation, hydroelectric pow- er, and irrigation (final report). FLOOD CONTROL-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 923 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood control acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendatlon Luxapalila River, Ala. and Miss. Flood Control Commit- -------------- -------------- tee resolution, Feb. 9 1939. Do........--------------------..... Rivers and Harbors Com- -------------- -------------- mittee resolution, Feb. 1, 1939. Noxubee River, Ala. and Miss.. -. do..... . . . . . .. -------------- -------------- Pearl River for flood control in River and Harbor Act, -------------- -------------- Pearl River, Marion, Hinds, Mar. 2, 1945. and Lawrence Counties, Miss. Pearl River and tributaries, Flood Control Act, July -------------- -------------- Miss. 24, 1946. Perdido and Blackwater Rivers, Flood Control Act, May -------------- -------------- Ala. 17, 1950. Sipsey River, Ala. and Miss..... Flood Control Commit- -------------- -------------- tee resolution, Feb. 9, 1939. D o ............ - .... --. . . Rivers and Harbors Com- -------------- -------------- mittee resolution, Feb. 2, 1939. Sucarnoochee Creek, Ala.......... Rivers and Harbors Com- -------------- -------------- mittee resolution, Apr. 13,1939. Suwannee and Apalachicola Ri- Flood Control Act, May -------------- -------------- vers, coastal streams flowing 17, 1950. into Gulf of Mexico between these rivers, with a view to their improvement in the in- terest of flood control and re- lated purposes. Tombigbee River and tributa- Flood Control Commit- ries, Miss. and Ala. tee resolution, May 2, 1939. Tombigbee River and tributa- Commerce Committee ries, Miss. resolution, May 2,1939. Tombigbee River and tributa- Rivers and Harbors Com- ries, Miss., improvement of mittee resolution, Apr. West Fork for navigation, flood 15, 1946. control, and related purposes. Tombigbee and Warrior Rivers, Rivers and Harbors Com- Ala. and Miss., construction of mitteeresolution, Mar. impounding dam No. 1 on Sip- 10, 1937. sey Fork of Black Warrior Ri- ver, for navigation, flood con- trol, water power, irrigation, etc. Warrior and Tombigbee Rivers, ____do ..... ......................... Ala. and Miss., construction of impounding dam No. 1 on Sip- sey Fork of Black Warrior Ri- ver, for navigation, flood con- trol, water power, irrigation, etc. Yellow River, Fla. and Ala....... Flood Control Act, May 17, 1950. IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT This district comprises the State of Louisiana, including the drainage area of the Red River south of Fulton, Ark., in Arkansas and Texas, embraced in the drainage basins tributary to the Mis- sissippi River and the Gulf of Mexico, except the Mississippi River above mile 318 above Head of Passes in vicinity of Shaw, La., the drainage area of the Ouachita-Black River Basin, and small eastern and western portions of Louisiana tributary to Pearl River and Sabine River and Lake. The district boundary extends in a northerly and westerly direc- tion from the Gulf of Mexico along the easterly and northerly watershed line of the Sabine River and Lake to include the right- bank tributaries of the Red River south of Fulton, Ark., in the States of Arkansas and Texas, and the south bank levees immed- iately above Fulton, Ark., in Miller County, Ark., and Bowie County, Tex., crossing the Red River at Fulton, Ark., thence north-northeast to vicinity of Nashville, Ark., generally south- east along the divide between the Red and Ouachita-Black River watersheds to the confluence of the Black and Red Rivers near Acme, La., eastward along the north bank of the Red River; across Bayou Cocodrie at its confluence with the Red River; southeast from Bayou Cocodrie to a point on the Mississippi River levee 2.5 miles south of Shaw, La.; due east to the thalweg of the Mis- sissippi River (approximately mile 318 above Head of Passes); along the thalweg of the Mississippi River to mile 310 above Head of Passes; thence generally northeast along the divide between the Buffalo-Homochitto and Amite River watersheds to the divid- ing line between the Lower Mississippi Valley and South Atlantic Division near Bogue Chitto, Miss.; thence, along that line and the westerly watershed line of the Pearl River Basin to the north bank of the Rigolets; thence, along the north bank of the Rigo- lets to Long Point Light; thence, following a line bearing true south crossing the Intracoastal Waterway to Lake Borgne Light No. 41; thence, generally easterly to a point 1 mile due south of the southerly point of Grand Island; thence, to a point 1 mile due north of the northeasterly tip of the Isle au Pitre group of islands; thence to a point 1 mile due north of the northerly point of the Chandeleur Islands; and thence, following a line bearing S. 500 into the Gulf of Mexico. It includes the sections of the Intracoastal Waterway from Lake Borgne Light No. 41 to the Sabine River, and the Passes of the Mississippi River. It exercises jurisdiction over flood-control work on the Mississippi River from Shaw, La., mile 318 above Head of Passes, to the Gulf of Mexico; on the Red River including its south bank levees and tributaries from Index, Tex., to its junc- tion with Old River and the Atchafalaya River; the Atchafalaya 925 9as1r7-51-vol. 1--9 926 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 River; and in the Atchafalaya Basin; and maintenance of the project navigation channel of the Mississippi River below mile 320 above Head of Passes, under the supervision of the president, Mississippi River Commission, and the division engineer, Lower Mississippi Valley Division. (For reports on projects under Mis- sissippi River Commission, see vol. 2 of this report.) District engineer: Col. John R. Hardin, Corps of Engineers, to July 5, 1949; Col. Charles G. Holle, Corps of Engineers (Acting), from that date to July 8, 1949, and district engineer since that date. . ... ... I MPROVEEMENTS Navigation Navigation--Continued Page Page 1. Red River below Fulton, 24. Atchafalaya River, Morgan Ark., and Overton-Red City to the Gulf of River Waterway, La.... 927 Mexico, La. ........... 981 2. Cypress Bayou and Water- 25. Bayou Teche, La ........ 982 way between Jefferson, 26. Petit Anse, Tigre, and Car- Tex., and Shreveport, lin Bayous, La ........ 985 La.................. 930 27. Mermentau River, Bayou 3. Bayou Bonfouca, La........ 931 Nezpique, and Bayou des 4. Bayou Lacombe, La....... 932 Cannes, La ........... 988 5. Chefuncte River and Bogue 28. Bayou Plaquemine Brule, Falia, La. ............ 934 La ................... 990 6. Tangipahoa River, La. ... 935 29. Bayou Queue de Tortue, La. 991 7. Pass Manchac, La ..... 936 30. Calcasieu River and Pass, 8, Tickfaw, Natalbany, Pon- La.................. 992 chatoula, and Blood 31. Lake Charles Deep Water Rivers, La............... 937 Channel, La............ 996 9. Amite River and Bayou 32. Vinton Waterway, La ..... 997 Manchac, La.......... . 939 33. Removing the Water 10. Bayou Grosse Tete, La. . . 940 Hyacinth (Louisiana) . 998 11. Gulf Intracoastal Water- 34. Examinations, surveys and way between Apalachee contingencies (general) . 1001 Bay, Fla., and the Mexi- 35. Channel improvement, can Border (New Bayou Terre aux Boeufs, Orleans district) ...... 941 La., under authority of 12. Intracoastal Waterway section 3 of the River from Mississippi River to and Harbor Act Bayou Teche, La ...... 954 approved Mar. 2, 1945 .. 1002 13. The Inland Waterway from 36. Inactive navigation pro- Franklin to the Mer- jects ................. 1003 mentau River, La...... 956 37. Plant allotment .......... 1003 14. Bayous La Loutre, St. Malo, and Yscloskey, La. 958 Flood control 15. Bayou Dupre, La........ 960 16. Mississippi River, Baton 38. Red River below Denison Rouge to the Gulf of Dam, New Orleans dis- Mexico, La ........... 961 trict .................. 1012 17. Waterway from Empire, 39. Texarkana Reservoir, Tex. 1013 La., to the Gulf of 40. Ferrells Bridge Reservoir, Mexico .................. 971 Tex . ................. 1015 18. Grand Bayou Pass, La..... 973 41. Mooringsport Reservoir, 19. Barataria Bay, La........ 974 La., and Tex. .......... 1017 20. Bayou Lafourche, La. .... 975 42. Red River levees and bank 21. Bayou Terrebonne, La..... 977 stabilization below Deni- 22. Little Gaillou Bayou, La... 979 son Dam, New Orleans 23. Waterway from the Intra- district ................ 1018 coastal Waterway to 43. Red River in vicinity of Bayou Dulac, La. Shreveport, La......... 1020 (Bayous Grand Caillou 44. Bayou Bodcau Reservoir, and LeCarpe, La.) .... 980 La .................. 1022 RIVERS. AND HARBORS-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 927 Flood Control-Continued Flood Control-Continued Page Page 45. Wallace Lake Reservoir, 56. Emergency flood-control L a ................... 1025 work under authority of 46. Bayou Pierre in vicinity of section 5 of the Flood Shreveport, La...... .. 1026 Control Act approved 47. Bayou Pierre, La ....... 1028 Aug. 18, 1941, as 48. Natchitoches Parish, La... 1029 amended .............. 1046 49. Aloha-Rigolette area, 57. Emergency bank protection Grant and Rapides work under authority of 1030 section 14 of the Flood Parishes, La. .......... 50. Pineville, Red River, La... 1032 Control Act approved 51. Lake Pontchartrain, Jeff- Dec. 22, 1944, as erson Parish, La ...... 1033 amended .............. 1046 52. Bayou Teche and Vermil- 58. Emergency flood-control ion River, La ........ 1035 work under authority of 53. Mermentau River, La...... 1038 Public Laws 138 and 54. Preliminary examinations, 318, 78th Cong.; Public surveys, and contingen- Law 75, 79th Cong.; and cies for flood control .... 1043 Public Laws 102 and 858, 55. Snagging and clearing 80th Cong........... 1047 under authority of sec- 59. Inactive flood-control pro- tion 2 of the Flood Con- jects .................. 1049 trol Act approved Aug. 28, 1937, as amended .. 1044 1. RED RIVER BELOW FULTON, ARK., AND OVERTON-RED RIVER WATERWAY, LA. Location.-Red River rises in the arid regions of eastern New Mexico, flows in a general easterly and southeasterly direction for 1,300 miles, and enters the Mississippi River at Red River Land- ing, La. (See U. S. Geological Survey State maps and Mississippi River Commission alluvial valley quadrangle maps.) Previous projects.-The original project was adopted May 23, 1828. Modifications were made to the project under River and Harbor Acts dated June 10, 1872, June 18, 1878, March 3, 1879, August 2, 1882, July 5, 1884, August 11, 1888, and September 19, 1890. For further details see page 1868 of Annual Report for 1915 and page 895 of Annual Report for 1938.' Existing project.-This provides for a channel 9 feet deep and 100 feet wide, extending from the Mississippi River (mile 300) through Old River (7 miles) and Red River (31 miles), thence by a lateral canal leaving Red River through its right bank, at or near mile 31, and extending through land cuts and existing water- ways, modified as required, across the Mississippi-Red River back- water area and along the right bank Red River flood plain to Shreveport, La. (mile 325), to be secured by dredging and by construction and operation of 9 locks, tentatively 650 feet long and 55 feet wide, with a depth of 12 feet on sills, a pumping plant, bridges, drainage structures, and appurtenances, and the continu- ing improvement of Red River from Fulton, Ark., to mile 31, a distance of approximately 431.9 miles, by systematic clearing of the banks, snagging, dredging shoals, building levees (either alone or in cooperation with riparian States), closing outlets, revetting; caving banks, and preventing injurious cut-offs.... Floods ordinarily cause fluctuations of stage between high and low water of from 30 to 45 feet. Unusual floods occasionally in- 928 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 crease this range about 10 feet. The flood of March-April 1945 produced crest stages 1 to 3 feet higher than maximums previ- ously recorded. The latest approved estimated cost of new work is $67,500,000 (1950) for construction, $100,000 (1948) annually for mainte- nance, and $600,000 for operating and care, including that now required. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents July 13, 1892 Continuing improvement from Fulton, Ark., to Annual Reports, 1890, p. 1830; 1891, Atchafalaya River, La. p. 1957. July 24, 1946 Dredging 9 by 100-foot channel, 9 locks, a pumping H. Doc. 320, 80th Cong., 1st sess. plant, bridges, drainage structure and appurten- ances. Local cooperation.-Forthe 9- by 100-foot channel local inter- ests are to furnish free of cost to the United States all lands, easements, rights-of-way, and overflow and spoil-disposal areas required for initial construction and subsequent maintenance; and to furnish assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that they will defray the cost of alteration or replacement of ex- isting highway bridges; maintain all bridges and utility crossings at their expense; provide adequate terminal and transfer facilities, open to all on equal terms under regulations approved by the Sec- retary of the Army; hold and save the United States free from damage incident to construction, maintenance, and operation of the improvement. Negotiations for documents of local cooperation are under way with the Louisiana Department of Public Works and other politi- cal subdivisions of the State. Local cooperation is not required for the improvement of Red River from Fulton, Ark., to mile 31. Terminal facilities.-None. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Delayed charges in connection with surveying and mapping of proposed Red River Lateral Canal from mile 31 to mile 97 amounted to $164.80, and geological, hydraulic, hydrographic, and other studies, in con- nection with the planning of the project, were carried on by hired labor at a cost of $41,274.71, all for new work. Maintenance costs amounted to $51,065.42, of which $1,065.42 was for supervision, inspection, and patrol of the waterway by hired labor, and $50,000 transferred to the Vicksburg district, CE, for dredging to be accomplished in Red River, vicinity mile 34, at intersection with Black River, in connection with contract dredging work that will be done on Black and Ouachita Rivers for the Vicksburg district. The total costs under the existing project were $92,504.93, of which $41,439.51 was for new work, and $51,065.42 for mainte- nance; expenditures were $92,821.84. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 929 Condition at end of fiscal year.-Only preliminary work toward accomplishing the authorization in the River and Harbor Act ap- proved July 24, 1946, has been done. Maintenance in recent years provides navigation to Shreveport, La., at medium and high stages. The head of navigation is the Arkansas-Oklahoma State line, to which point boats may occasion- ally run during high water if snags, overhanging trees, or similar obstructions do not interfere. With Denison Dam operating, the controlling depths are: From January to July, 6 feet to Alexan- dria, 5 feet to Shreveport, and 4 feet to Fulton, Ark. During the remainder of the year, controlling depths are 6.5 feet to the mouth of Black River, 4 feet to Alexandria, less than 2 feet to Shreve- port, and less than 1 foot to Fulton. Stage fluctuation between high and low water, ordinarily from 30 to 45 feet, is increased 10 feet by unusual floods. Total costs under the existing project to the end of the fiscal year were $2,317,198.74, of which $541,518.57 was for new work and $1,775,680.17 for maintenance. The total expenditures were $2,317,493.21. Proposed operations.--The balance unexpended at the end of fiscal year $43,115.87, plus accounts receivable, $318.90, and an anticipated allotment of $30,000 in the fiscal year 1951, a total of $73,434.77, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950 ............................. $24.43 New work by hired labor: Advance planning, continuing surveys, mapping, soil borings, and geological, hydraulic and structural studies ................................................... 73,410.34 Total .................................... .......... 73,434.77 No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including --- - - -- -- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated- ............ $50,000.00 $75, 000.00 .... ..--------------..$50, 000. 00 1$2,138, 806. 41 Cost-................................. 78, 794. 29 $11,355. 86 41,439.51 2,095,396.07 Expenditures-....-- ... -.. ........ . 75,198.56 14, 834. 82 41, 875.18 2,095, 714.97 Maintenance: Appropriated _...... -... -11,223.18 2, 900.00 -1, 500.00 55, 500.00 1,780, 725.12 Cost---.. - --.... -..... 808. 64 880.07 51,065. 42 1, 775, 680.17 Expenditures. _--- --... .. 808. 64 980.69 -6. 29 50, 946. 66 1, 775, 655. 74 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................. $39,822.32 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ...... 30,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ...... 69,822.32 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................. 66,885,000.00 1 Includes previous projects $1,553,877. 50. 930 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19 5 0 2. CYPRESS BAYOU AND WATERWAY BETWEEN JEFFERSON, TEX., AND SHREVEPORT, LA. Location.-This bayou rises in northeast Texas and flows in a southeasterly direction to Caddo Lake, through this lake to Big Willow Pass, and through Big and Little Willow Passes, Soda Lake, Twelve Mile Bayou, the new diversion canal, and Cross Bayou to the Red River at Shreveport, La., a distance of about 132 miles. (See U. S. Geological Survey State maps.) Cypress Bayou proper ends where it enters Caddo Lake, but the name is frequently applied to the whole waterway above described. Existing pro]ect.-This provides for dredging and straighten- ing the channel, removing obstructions, and clearing the banks for 66 miles from Red River at Shreveport, to Jefferson, and for the construction of a dam without a lock at the foot of Caddo Lake. Caddo Lake Dam Location ...................... At foot of Caddo Lake, La., and Tex., about 23 miles above mouth of Jeffer- son-Shreveport waterway. Below Mooringsport, La. ....... 2 miles. Length ....................... 3,400 feet. Type ......................... Fixed, on pile foundation. Date of completion ............ Dec. 21, 1914. Cost .......................... $100,553.47. Below the dam, fluctuations of water level depend chiefly upon backwater from Red River, the maximum being about 10 feet. At the dam, fluctuations are from 2.5 feet below to 13.3 feet above the crest of the spillway, and at Jefferson the maximum was 30.4 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1907, is $120,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $5,200, including $3,500 for operating and care. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents' June 10, 1872 Open channel work__. Annual Report, 1872, p. 572 June 25, 1910 Construction of the dam_ ------- _- - H. Doc. 220, 60th Cong., 1st sess. I The latest published map is in H. Doc. 378, 74th Cong., 2d sess. Local cooperatian.-Nonerequired. Terminal facilities.-There is one publicly owned brick ware- house, 50 by 150 feet, at Jefferson, Tex. The following terminal facilities are located at Mooringsport, La.: One privately owned covered dock, 60 by 60 feet, open to all small boats One privately owned pipe rack, not decked One privately owned boat ways The warehouse at Jefferson has not been used for several years, since no commerce has moved in that vicinity. The wharf, dock, pipe rack, and boat ways at Mooringsport are all owned by oil companies. There are no terminal facilities at Shreveport. The existing terminal facilities are considered adequate for present commerce. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 981 Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance and repair of the dam were carried on by hired labor at a cost of $37.18 for operating and care; expenditures were $37.18. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The dam at the foot of Caddo Lake was completed in 1914, completing the project. Its construc- tion and maintenance insure a 4-foot navigable depth at low water from that point to Jefferson, the head of navigation but prevent possible navigation to Shreveport, except for such light draft boats as may pass over the dam at high stages. Below the dam, navigation is largely dependent upon backwater from Red River. A stage of from 15 to 24 feet on the Red River gage at Shreveport, depending on the run-off from Cypress Bayou drain- age area, is necessary to provide a 4-foot depth up to the dam. Such stages are short in duration and irregular in occurrence. The total costs and expenditures to the end of the fiscal year were as follows: United States Contributed funds funds Total Cost of new work....------.--------------.---------$202. 817.48 ..........-- $202,817.48 Cost of maintenance-........._ _ - _-__ --........ . -..... . 203,323.08 $50,000 253,323.08 Cost of operating and care................................. 137,198.07 .- - - - 137,198.07 Total cost.........______-......__ ...................... 543, 338.63 50,000 593, 338.63 . :543, 338.63 Total expended....._ ____-.________.................. 50, 000 593, 338. 63 Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $1,068.06, will be applied to maintenance, operat- ing and care by hired labor, ordinary repairs to Caddo Lake Dam. The sum of $1,200 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1952 for maintenance, operating and care of Caddo Dam. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated_......................................................................._ $202,817.48 Cost---------------------------------------------------------.................202,817.48 Expenditures_.... . ...-------------.-- ...... ...... __......... 202, 817.48 Maintenance: A rpropriated .... $8,409.59 -$4, 821.51 $26, 900.00 -$3, 780.00 $2,100.00 344.493.53 Cost..........._ . 47, 811.24 500.45 1, 499.82 20. 708.14 37.18 340, 521.15 Ex peaditures -....- 2,179.84 410. 72 224.15 21,983.81 37.18 1340, 521.15 I In addition, $50,000.00 expended from contributed funds for operating and care. 3. BAYOU BONFOUCA, LA. Location.-This stream rises about 5 miles north of Slidell, La., and empties into Lake Pontchartrain 5 miles west-southwest of that town. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1268 and Corps of Engineers, Mississippi River Commission alluvial valley map and Slidell and Chef Menteur quadrangles.) 932 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Existing project.-This provides for dredging a channel 10 feet deep at mean low water and 60 feet wide on the bottom from Slidell to deep water in Lake Pontchartrain, a distance of about 9 miles. The average range of water level, due to tide, is 0.8 foot. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1924, was $22,000. of which $5,500 was contributed by local interests. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $2,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act approved January 21, 1927 (H. Doc. 474, 68th Cong., 2d sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-All terminal facilities are at Slidell and consist of three loading slips and three wharves, with tram-track connections and skids for loading timber. There are also marine ways and a graving dock. All terminal facilities are privately owned and considered adequate for present commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Hired labor forces carried on inspection and patrol of the waterway and obtained rights-of-way, all at a cost of $1,276.35 for maintenance. The ex- penditures were $1,192.58. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1931. The controlling depths, mean low Gulf (April 1950), were: Over the bar to Bayou Liberty, 8 feet; to mile 6, 9 feet; and to mile 7, 7 feet. The head of navigation is at the town of Slidell, La., 73/4 miles above the mouth of the bayou. The total costs under the existing project to the end of the fiscal year were $53,898.32, of which $30,997.27 was for new work and $22,901.05 for maintenance. The expenditures were $53,814.55. In addition, $5,500 was expended from contributed funds for new work. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated-..-....------ .....---------------------------------------------------- $30,997.27 Cost------------------- ----------------------------------------------- 30,997.27 Expenditures-..---------------------- ----------------------------------- 130, 997.27 Maintenance: Appropriated...- $3, 500. 00 - - . -- $2, 500.00 -$400. 00 $45, 800.00 67, 451.86 Cost...------------- 47. 18 ------------ 2,074. 82 ..... . 1, 276. 35 22, 901.05 Expenditures .... 47.18 -436.79 1, 636. 05 1,192. 58 22, 817.28 1 In addition $5, 500.00 expended from contributed funds for new work. 4. BAYOU LACOMBE, LA. Location.-Bayou Lacombe rises in the southeastern portion of St. Tammany Parish and flows in a southerly direction into Lake RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 933 Pontchartrain about 12 miles east of the Rigolets. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1269 and Corps of Engineers, Mississippi River Commission alluvial valley map, and Slidell quadrangle.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 60 feet wide and 8 feet deep through the entrance bar in Lake Pontchartrain and the removal of snags and overhanging trees from the portion of the bayou between the mouth and the fish hatchery, located about 8.2 miles above the mouth. Under ordinary conditions the mean range of tide is 0.8 foot. The variation due to winds is from 3 to 6 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1935, was $5,600. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $900. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 30, 1935, which provides for dredging and snagging (Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 53, 72d Cong., 2 sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Terminal facilities.-The wharves which were previously used at the sawmills have deteriorated badly. There are no other ter- minal facilities along the bayou; however, the condition of the banks is such that handling facilities could be constructed at reasonable cost as required. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Supervision, inspec- tion, and patrol of the waterway were carried on by hired labor at a cost of $600 for maintenance. The expenditures were $303.59. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1938. The controlling depths, mean low Gulf (April 7, 1949), were: Over the bar, 5.5 feet; from mile 0 to highway bridge, mile 6.6, 8 feet; trees and snags above this point. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $6,109.61, of which $4,715.91 was for new work and $1,393.70 for maintenance; expenditures were $5,813.20. Proposedoperations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated.............------.........------------.--------------........--------------....-------------$4,715.91 Cost...... . ..-----------.------------------------------------------------------ 4,715.91 Expenditures----.......------------.........-----------.....--------------. -------------- 4, 715.91 Maintenance: Appropriated _ ......----------------......... -------------------------------- $600.00 1,393.70 Cost-_-- . - ........................... ----- _-_----- - - 600.00 1,393.70 Expenditures-.. ------------ ----------------------------------------- 303.59 1,097.29 984 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19 50 5. CHEFUNCTE RIVER AND BOGUE FALIA, LA. Location.-The Chefuncte River rises in the upper portions of Tangipahoa and Washington Parishes, La., and flows southerly into Lake Pontchartrain, opposite New Orleans. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1269, Corps of Engineers, Mis- sissippi River Commission alluvial valley map, and Covington quadrangle.) Previous projects.-Authorized by the River and Harbor Act of June 10, 1872. For further details of previous projects, see page 731, Annual Report for 1913, and page 783, Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 8 feet deep at mean Gulf level from that depth in Lake Pontchartrain via Chefuncte River and Bogue Falia to Washington Street, Coving- ton, La. The total length of improvement is 14 miles. Under ordi- nary conditions the mean range of tide at the mouth is about 10 inches, and near Covington about 3 inches, and the extreme range about 14 inches and 5 inches, respectively. The variation of water surface in the upper Chefuncte River and Bogue Falia, due to floods, is about 8 feet; that in the lower Chefuncte River at Lake Pontchartrain, due to winds, is about 3 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1927, was $8,460, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $2,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documentst Mar. 3, 1881 Dredging of bar at mouth of Chefuncte River in Lake H. Ex. Doc. 54, 46th Cong., 2d sess., Pontchartrain and dredging and removal of ob- and Annual Report, 1880, p. 1181. structions in Chefuncte River and Bogue Falia to Covington, La. Width and depth not specified. July 3, 1930 For a definitely stated project with the present proj- Rivers and Harbors Committee ect dimensions. Doc. 2, 70th Cong., 1st sess. 1 For latest published map see Annual Report for 1916, p. 2437. Terminal facilities.-There are no terminal facilities on the Bogue Falia. On the lower Chefuncte, wharves used in connection with the boatyards have been constructed at Houltonville and Madisonville and these, in addition to minor wharves constructed by owners of pleasure boats, are adequate for navigation needs. On both waterways additional sites are available if needed. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Supervision, inspec- tion, and patrol of the waterway were carried on by hired labor at a cost of $960.55 for maintenance. The expenditures were $520.- 62. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Owing to maintenance work under the previous project, the work required by the project adopted in 1930 was completed in 1929. The obstructions in the Chefuncte River and Bogue Falia were originally removed in RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 935 1886, and the channel through the bar was originally dredged in 1903. The controlling depths, mean low Gulf (April 1950), were: Over the bar at the mouth of the Chefuncte River, 9 feet; in the river to mile 10, 10 feet; to mile 12, Bogue Falia, 12 feet; and from mile 12 to Washington St., Covington, La., mile 14.5, 3 feet. Overhanging trees are above mile 12. The total costs under the existing project to the end of the fiscal year were $68,815.22, of which $19,342.24 was for new work and $49,472.98 for maintenance; expenditures were $73,- 596.29. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated----...---------------------- -- - - $24,563.24 C ost.. - __ - - - - -- - - -- -. . ..- 24,563.24 Expenditures ... ...... . --. -. -24, 563.24 Maintenance: A ppropriated ..--- .. ----.. .... $250.00 ----... .. . $800.00 49, 472.98 Cost -- -------. - --- -- - -89.45 -960.55 49,472.98 Expenditures ------- .. ---. . 89. 45 -520. 62 49, 033.05 6. TANGIPAHOA RIVER, LA. Location.-This river has its origin in the State of Mississippi and flows in a generally southerly direction about 110 miles to Lake Pontchartrain, La. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1269, Corps of Engineers, Mississippi River Commis- sion alluvial valley map, and Ponchatoula quadrangle.) Existing project.--This provides for improvement, without dredging, by removing overhanging trees, snags, and obstructions for a distance of 531/2 miles above the mouth. The variation of the water surface, due to freshets, is from 3 to 20 feet in the uipper reaches, from 2 to 5 feet in the lower reaches, and from 2 to 4 feet in the lower reaches due to tides and winds. The estimated cost of new work, made in 1878, was $10,700. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $1,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents' June 10, 1872 Improvement, without dredging, by removing over- H. Ex. Doe. 54, 46th Cong., 2d sess. hanging trees, snags, and obstructions to..naviga- and Annual Report, 1871, p. 553. tion from Wells to the mouth. June 14, 1880 - Present project.... . .------.. .Annual Report, 1879, p. 946. 1 For latest published map, see IH. Doe. 257, 66th Cong., 1st sess. 986 REPORT OF CHIEFOF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Terminal facilities.-None. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Supervision, inspec- tion, and patrol of the waterway were carried on by hired labor at a cost of $940.91 for maintenance; expenditures were $465.21. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project was completed in 1884. The controlling depths, mean low Gulf, were: (April 1950) Over bar, 3 feet; (March 1949) bar to mile 7.5, 8 feet; to mile 9.7, 5.6 feet. There are snags and overhanging trees above mile 9.7. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $26,702.52, of which $11,500 was for new work and $15,202.52 for maintenance; expenditures were $26,226.82. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated--.. ------------------------------------.--------------------- $11, 500.00 Cost.....0------------ ---------------------------------------------------- 11,500.00 Expenditures.. .....---------.---------------------------------------- --. - 11, 500.00 Maintenance: Appropriated-...------------ ------------ . $3, 500.00 -------------- $1,000.00 15, 582. 20 Cost....---------... ------------.. ------------ 3,179.41 ....... 940.91 15,202.52 Expenditures--.. ...------------... .------------ 3,179. 41 - - -465.21 14,726.82 7. PASS MANCHAC, LA. Location.-PassManchac is a tidal pass or bayou which rises in Lake Maurepas and flows in a general easterly direction into Lake Pontchartrain at a point 29 miles from New Orleans. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1269, Corps of Engineers, Mississippi River Commission alluvial valley map, and Poncha- toula quadrangle.) Existing project.-This provides for the removal of snags, logs, etc., throughout the pass, which is 7 miles long, and from the bars at the entrance into the pass. Under ordinary conditions the mean range of tide is about 10 inches and the extreme range about 14 inches. At times high winds may cause a rise of about 4 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1950, was $6,000, and $250 for annual maintenance. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 25, 1910 (H. Doc. 882, 60th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is printed opposite page 2436 of the Annual Report for 1916. Terminal facilities.-None. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Supervision, inspec- tion, and patrol of the waterway were carried on by hired labor at a cost of $200 for maintenance; expenditures were $181.42. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1912. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 937 The controlling depths, mean low Gulf (April 1950), were: Over bar, south channel (Lake Pontchartrain), 5 feet; over bar, north channel (Lake Pontchartrain), 6.5 feet; through Pass to Lake Maurepas, 19 feet; over bar, north channel (Lake Maure- pas), 5 feet; over bar, south channel (Lake Maurepas), 6 feet. The total costs under the existing project to the end of the fiscal year were $11,412.78, of which $1,374.10 was for new work and $10,038.68 for maintenance; expenditures were $11,394.20. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated-----... ------------------------------------------------------ $1,374.10 Cost- ---------------------------------------------------- .------------ 1,374.10 Expenditures ------------------------------------------------------------ 1,374.10 Maintenance: Appropriated .... . .. ...------------------------------------------------- $200.00 10, 038.68 Co t---...-..---------------------------------------------------- 200.00 10,038.68 Expenditures.... .....-----------.......------------..--------------........-------------...... 181.42 10,020.10 8. TICKFAW, NATALBANY, PONCHATOULA, AND BLOOD RIVERS, LA. Location.-Natalbanyand Blood Rivers are tributaries of Tick- faw River; Ponchatoula River is a tributary of Natalbany River. Tickfaw River rises in the extreme southwestern part of the State of Mississippi and flows in a southerly direction to Lake Maurepas, a distance of about 105 miles. Natalbany River flows in a generally southerly direction and discharges into Tickfaw River about 2 miles above its mouth. Ponchatoula River flows in a southerly and southwesterly direc- tion and discharges into Natalbany River about 33/4 miles above its mouth. Blood River is a small stream flowing in a southeasterly direc- tion and discharging into Tickfaw River about 71/2 miles above its mouth. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1269, Corps of Engineers, Mississippi River Commission alluvial valley map, and Springfield and Ponchatoula quadrangles.) Existing project.-This provides for the removal of obstructions in the Tickfaw River from its mouth to a point 26 miles above, on the Blood River from its mouth to the head of navigation, about 4 miles, and on the Natalbany and Ponchatoula Rivers for a distance of 151/2 miles, the total length of improvements being 451/2 miles. Under ordinary conditions the mean range of tide is about 10 inches at the mouth of the Tickfaw River and about 3 inches at the head of navigation on each stream. The extreme variation of water surface due to freshets is about 9 feet in the upper reaches of all streams and about 30 inches at the mouth of the Tickfaw River. 938 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1881, was $10,230. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $2,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1881 (H. Ex. Doc. 54, 46th Cong., 2d sess., and Annual Report for 1880, p. 1182). The latest published map is printed opposite page 2439 of the Annual Report for 1916. Local cooperation.-None required. Terminal facilities.-There are a number of small private wharves on each of these streams, and all the unloading is done by hand. The terminal facilities are considered adequate for exist- ing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Supervision, inspec- tion, and patrol of the waterway were carried on by hired labor at a cost of $728.91 for maintenance. Expenditures were $303.59. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1921. Ponchatoula Creek was cleared and snagged between miles 3.80 and 7.09 during the period March 16 and May 27, 1949, under authority of section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved August 28, 1937, as amended. The controlling depths, mean low Gulf (April 1950), were: Tickfaw River: Over the bar, 6 feet; mile 0 to mile 8, 11 feet; to mile 11, 12 feet; to mile 15.5, 8 feet, and to mile 17.5, 4 feet; snags and overhanging trees above mile 13. Natalbany River: Mile 0 to mile 8, 10 feet; to mile 9.5, 6 feet, fixed bridge at Springfield, mile 9.5; snags and overhanging trees above mile 8. Ponchatoula River: Mile 0 to mile 2, 10 feet; to mile 3.85, 6 feet; fixed bridge at mile 3.85. Blood River: Mile 0 to mile 3, 10 feet; to mile 4, 7 feet; snags and overhanging trees above mile 3.5. The total costs under the existing project to the end of the fiscal year were $40,531.12, of which $8,115.49 was for new work and $32,415.63 for maintenance. Expenditures were $40,105.80. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $425.32, will be applied to accounts payable and channel patrol by hired labor. No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: A ppropriated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,115.49 ----- . ._----------- Cost __ _..--------------------_---_-8,115.49 Expenditures ..................----------. 8,115.49 Maintenance: Appropriated----- -------------------- $10,000.00 -$3, 358.14 $1, 000.00 32, 686.72 Cost-------------- 6, 641.86 -728.91 32, 415.63 Expenditures_ -6, 925.16 -283.30 303. 59 31, 990.31 RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 989 9. AMITE RIVER AND BAYOU MANCHAC, LA. Location.-Bayou Manchac is a tributary of Amite River. Amite River has its origin in the State of Mississippi, and flows in a generally southerly direction about 170 miles to Lake Maurepas, La. Bayou Manchac has its origin in Iberville Parish, La., and flows eastwardly about 183/4 miles, discharging into Amite River about 353/4miles above its mouth. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1269, Corps of Engineers, Mississippi River Commission alluvial valley map, and Springfield and Denham Springs quadrangles.) Previous projects. Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of June 14, 1880, August 11, 1888, and July 13, 1892. For further details see page 830 of Annual Report for 1926, and page 788 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 60 feet wide and 7 feet deep at mean low water, from that depth in Lake Maurepas to Port Vincent, and for the removal of obstructions between that point and the bridge of the Louisiana Railway & Navigation Co. across Bayou Manchac. The total length of improvement is 44 miles. Under ordinary conditions the mean range of tide in Amite River is about 10 inches at the mouth and about 4 inches in Bayou Manchac, the extreme ranges being about 14 and 6 inches, respec- tively. A variation of water surface from 6 to 12 feet sometimes occurs in the upper Amite and Bayou Manchac, due to freshets. A rise of 30 inches in the lower Amite is sometimes caused by high winds. The estimated cost of new work, made in 1924, was $5,000, ex- clusive of amounts expended on previous projects, with average annual maintenance of $1,200. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of January 21, 1927 (H. Doc. 473, 68th Cong., 2d sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Terminal facilities.-There is a small warehouse at Clio and one at Port Vincent, and a small wharf at Maurepas. In the upper reaches, where the banks are high, landings are made on the bank. The terminals are considered adequate for existing commerce. There are no wharves open to the public. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Supervision, inspec- tion, and patrol of the waterway were carried on by hired labor at a cost of $800 for maintenance. The expenditures were $495.71. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1928. The controlling depths, mean low Gulf (April 1950), were: Amite River: Over bar, 4 feet; to mile 31.5, 12 feet; to mile 35.5, 8 feet; to mile 37, 9 feet; to mile 41.5, 6 feet to mile 50.5, 3 feet; to mile 54.5, 2 feet. There are overhanging trees and snags above mile 14; stream not recommended for navigation above mile 37. Bayou Manchac: Over bar, 3 feet; to mile 4, 10 feet; to Airline Highway, 7 feet. The total costs under the existing project to the end of the fiscal 940 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 year were $7,623.93, of which $3,332.86 was for new work and $4,291.07 for maintenance; expenditures were $7,319.64. Proposedoperations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated_ _. .. .. ...... . --------------. ..--------------------------. . .---------- $28, 233. 68 Cost.........--------......--------------------...-------------.. -------------------------- 28,233.68 Expenditures_ ............ - - ---------------.--.----.. - 28,233.68 Maintenance: Appropriated ..... ....-----------...-----------.-------------.. . $800.00 .--------------. 63, 534.09 Cost......-... .-. ......-----. .........--- .......-. --- ...... 800.00 63,534.09 Expenditures......... ...... . ......... -------------- ........... 495.71 63,229.80 10. BAYOU GROSSE TETE, LA. Location.-This bayou rises in Pointe Coupee Parish, La., and extends in a generally southeastern direction entering Bayou Plaquemine 8 miles below Plaquemine lock. (See Corps of Engi- neers, Mississippi River Commission alluvial valley map, and New Roads, Fordoche, Osca Bayou, and Grosse Tete quadrangles.) Existing project.-This provides for improving the stream for a distance of 29 miles from its mouth to a point 5 miles above Maringouin, La., by removing snags and trees and by dredging a channel 60 feet wide on bottom and 5 feet deep at mean low water. Mean low water is 2 feet above mean low Gulf level. Under ordi- nary conditions the mean range of tide is about 3 inches at the mouth and nothing at the head, and the extreme range about 6 inches at the mouth. The variation of water surface due to flood conditions may be from 2' to 8 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $180,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $2,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of July 25, 1912 (H. Doc. 348, 62d Cong., 2d sess.). The latest published map is printed opposite page 2540 of the Annual Report- for 1917. Terminal facilities.-There are no wharves on the bayou. The banks are firm and high. The boats operating on the stream un- load their cargoes at any desired point, carrying the freight by hand into the stores, which are generally on the bank of the bayou. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Supervision, inspec- tion, and patrol of the waterway were carried on by hired labor. The total costs and expenditures were $535.35 for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-A channel 5 feet deep at mean low water, and 60 feet wide on the bottom was completed in 1914 to mile 10.3, and from that point to the head of the project a 5- by 40-foot channel was dredged in 1916. The project is approximate- RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 941 ly 16 percent complete with the dredging of the stream 20 feet wider above mile 10.3 remaining to be done. The controlling depths, mean low water (December 1949), were: At mouth, 9 feet; to mile 10, 6 feet; to mile 17, 5 feet; and to mile 24, 3 feet; snags and overhanging trees above this point. The head of navigation is at mile 29. The total costs and expenditures under the existing project to the end of the fiscal year were $97,173.07, of which $29,392.49 was for new work and $67,780.58 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated..-----............... ------------------------------------------------------ $29,392.49 Cost------------- --------------------------------------------------- 29,329.49 Expenditures ------------------------------------------------------------ ..... 29,392.49 Maintenance: Appropriated ---- ......------------.----------- $500.00 -------------- $800.00 68,076. 77 Cost...----------------------------------- 468. 46 535.35 1--- 67. 780.58 Expenditures--...-- ....-------------------------- 231.21 $237.25 535. 35 67, 780. 58 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ...... $150,600 11. GULF INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY BETWEEN APALACHEE BAY, FLA., AND THE MEXICAN BORDER (NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT) Location.-The section of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway with- in the New Orleans district extends from Lake Borgne Light No. 41, near the mouth of the Rigolets, to the Sabine River, La., and Tex. The section from Lake Borgne Light No. 41 to the Mississippi River follows the Rigolets and Lake Pontchartrain to the lake end of the State-owned Inner Harbor Navigation Canal, thence by way of this canal to the Mississippi River, a distance of 40.5 miles. By Public Law No. 675, Seventy-seventh Congress, approved July 23, 1942, the project was modified to provide for a land cut through the marsh from the Rigolets to a point on the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal about 2.25 miles from the Mississippi River, eliminating passage through Lake Pontchartrain and five draw- bridges, a distance of 30.8 miles to the Mississippi River by this route. From the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal to the entrance to Harvey lock, the route follows the Mississippi River for a distance of 5.5 miles. The section from the Mississippi River to Atchafalaya River, La., leaves the Mississippi River through Harvey lock about 3.3 miles above Canal Street and follows Harvey Canal No. 1 and Bayou Barataria to Bayou Villars, a land cut south of Lake Sal- vador to Harvey Canal No. 2, Harvey Canal No. 2 to Larose, La., and a land cut to Houma, La., thence over a land cut south of 939127-51---vol. 1-0--60 942 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Bayou Black and Bayou Cocodrie, thence through Bayou Cocodrie and a land cut to Bayou Black; thence through Bayou Black, Bayou Chene, and Bayou Boeuf to the Atchafalaya River, about 0.5 mile south of Morgan City, La., a total distance of 95.5 miles. An alternate connection with the Mississippi River in the vicinity of Algiers, La., about 10.3 miles below Harvey lock, con- sisting of a lock and land cut about 9 miles in length intersecting the Intracoastal Waterway at about mile 6, is now under con- struction. An alternate route from the Mississippi River at Plaquemine, La. (113 miles above New Orleans), follows Bayou Plaquemine and lower Grand River to and through a lock now under construc- tion at Bayou Sorrel in the East Atchafalaya Basin protection levee, thence through the levee borrow pit to Berwick Bay; and thence through Berwick Bay to Morgan City, La., a total distance of 56 miles. This alternate route is to be enlarged from the vicinity of Morgan City to Indian Village, La., and to be extended from Indian Village, La., through Bayou Grosse Tete and a new land cut to and through a new terminal lock and entrance channel to the Mississippi River in the vicinity of Port Allen, La., a dis- tance of 65 miles. The section from the Atchafalaya River to Vermilion River, La., begins at the western end of the Mississippi-Atchafalaya section and follows the Atchafalaya River about 2.5 miles, portions of Little Wax Bayou, Possum Bayou, cut-offs, a land cut passing through North Bend Plantation to Bayou Bartholomew; Bayou Bartholomew to Little Bay, a land cut skirting the north edge of Cote Blanche Island and the west edge of Weeks Island to Ver- milion River, about 24 miles below Abbeville, La., a total distance of about 63.6 miles. Franklin Canal, St. Mary Parish, La., extends southwesterly from Franklin, La., on Bayou Teche, for 5.15 miles to Bayou Portage, a section of "The Inland Waterway from Franklin to the Mermentau River, La., and through the bayou for 0.75 mile to the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, 121 miles west of Harvey lock. The section from Vermilion River to Mermentau River, La., begins at the western end of the Atchafalaya-Vermilion section and follows Vermilion River 1.3 miles, a part of the Schooner Bayou cut-off canal, and a land cut running in a general north- westerly direction to Mermentau River at a point about 0.5 mile above its entrance into Grand Lake and about 16 miles below the town of Lake Arthur, La., a total distance of about 42.7 miles. Vermilion lock has been constructed about 1.75 miles west of Vermilion River to prevent the ingress of salt water from Ver- milion Bay. The section from Mermentau River to Calcasieu River, La., begins at the western end of the Vermilion-Mermentau section and follows the Mermentau River upstream for about 1.5 miles, a land cut running in a west-southwesterly direction to Lake Misere, passing north of the lake and Bayou Misere, westerly to Sweet Lake, south and west of Sweet Lake, northwesterly to Bayou Tete Bois, through Bayou Tete Bois, Black Bayou, and cut-offs to RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 943 a point on Calcasieu River about 16.6 miles below the city of Lake Charles, La., a total distance of about 37.1 miles. A salt-water guardlock in the waterway at mile 238 west of Harvey lock is now under construction. The section from the Calcasieu River to Sabine River, La., and Tex., begins at the western end of the Mermentau-Calcasieu sec- tion, and follows the Calcasieu River upstream about 1.6 miles, a land cut running in a southwesterly direction 2.8 miles, thence west 22 miles to Sabine River at a point about 3 miles below Orange, Tex., a total distance of about 27.1 miles. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 1116, 1268, and 1269, Corps of Engineers, Mississippi River Commission allu- vial valley map, and Rigolets, Chef Menteur, St. Bernard, Spanish Fort, Baton Rouge, Grosse Tete, Chicot Lake, White Castle, Foster, Napoleonville, Morgan City, Belle Isle, Bayou Sale, Jean- erette, and Derouen quadrangles; U. S. Geological Survey maps, New Orleans (east), Bertrandville, Lake Cataouatche (east), Bar- ataria, Cutoff, Houma, Gibson, Abbeville (southeast), Abbeville (southwest), Schooner Bayou (southeast), Schooner Bayou (southwest), Schooner Bayou (northeast), Schooner Bayou (northwest), Grand Lake East (northeast), Grand Lake East (northwest), Latania Lake, Lake Misere, Boudreaux Lake, Sweet Lake, Lake Charles, Moss Lake, Black Lake, Cameron Farms, and Phoenix Lake quadranges; and navigation maps of Intracoastal Waterway, Port Arthur, Tex., to New Orleans, La.) Previous projects.-Previousprojects for the different sections of this improvement were adopted by the following river and harbor acts: August 11, 1888; March 2, 1907; March 3, 1909; June 25, 1910; February 27, 1911; July 25, 1912; August 8,1917; July 18, 1918; March 2, 1919; and September 22, 1922. For fur- ther details see pages 878-895 of Annual Report for 1924. Existing project.-This provides for a waterway 12 feet deep and 125 feet wide at mean low Gulf, except in the section between Lake Borgne Light No. 41 and New Orleans (via land cut through the marsh and Industrial Canal), 33.1 miles long where a width of 150 feet is provided; an alternate route 9 feet deep by 100 feet wide in the section between Lake Borgne Light No. 41 and New Orleans (via the Rigolets, Lake Pontchartrain, and Industrial Canal), 40.5 miles long; an alternate connection with the Missis- sippi River below Algiers, 12 feet deep and 125 feet wide for the 9 miles long; a channel 12 feet deep and 125 feet wide for the Plaquemine-Morgan City alternate route from the Mississippi- Atchafalaya section of the waterway, in the vicinity of Morgan City, through Lower Atchafalaya River (Berwick Bay) and the borrow pit of the East Atchafalaya protection levee to and through Bayou Sorrel lock which is now being constructed under the existing project "Flood control, Mississippi River and tributaries," thence through Lower Grand River to Indian Village, and thence by way of Bayou Grosse Tete and a new land cut to and through a new terminal lock and entrance channel to the Mississippi River in the vicinity of Port Allen, La., opposite the lower limit of the Port of Baton Rouge; a channel 9 feet deep and 100 feet wide 944 OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 REPORT OF CHIEF OF from Indian Village on the Plaquemine-Morgan City alternate route through Bayou Plaquemine and Plaquemine lock to the Mississippi River at Plaquemine, La. (pending completion of Bayou Sorrel lock, traffic on the Plaquemine-Morgan City alter- nate route is being rerouted through the new land cut around Lake Palourde, through Bayous Milhomme and Long, Bay Natchez, and connecting streams to Lower Grand River, thence by Bayou Plaquemine to Plaquemine) ; improvement of Franklin Canal as a connecting channel from Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (mile 121) to Franklin, La., to afford a channel 8 feet deep and generally 60 feet wide with a width of 100 feet in its upper 300 feet; and a salt-water guard lock in the waterway at mile 238 west of Harvey lock. The project also provides for the following: Widen- ing at bends; passing places; mooring basins; locks or guard locks; such railroad bridges over artificial cuts as are necessary; purchase of pipe-line dredge; construction and operation of new drainage canals and pumping facilities to restore parish drainage systems where intercepted; construction of a double-leaf bascule, four-lane highway bridge with approaches at State Highway No. 61, Louisiana; construction of movable bridges at Missouri Pacific Railroad and State Highway Nos. 31 and 996; fixed trestle bridges for crossing of proposed landside drainage canals; lift bridges at Louisiana Highway No. 168, Port Allen, La., and at Texas & Pacific Railway, Port Allen, La., a movable bridge at Texas and Pacific Railway, Morley, La.; construction of bulkheads and jetties at Lake Borgne and Chef Menteur, La., if found necessary; and for annual payments to the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans for use of a portion of the Inner Harbor Naviga-- tion Canal. The length of the waterway within the New Orleans district is 384.1 miles via the northerly or Port Allen route; and 299.4 miles via the southerly or Harvey Canal route. Under ordinary conditions the mean range of tide is about 10 inches and the extreme range is 14 inches. A severe storm may cause a high tide of from 6 to 9 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects, is $50,075,500. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $1,543,000, including $820,000 for regular maintenance and $723,000 for operation and care of locks and dams and costs per- taining to use of necessary State-owned facilities in connection with the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal. Inner Harbor Navigation Canal lock Miles from New Orleans, La. (Canal St.) .... 2.9. Miles from Mississippi River .............. 0.6. Width of chamber ......................... 75 feet. Length available for full width ............. 640 feet. Lift ..................................... 0-17.4 feet. Depth on miter sill at mean low Gulf level .... 31.5 feet. Character of foundation .................... Timber piles. Kind of dam ............................. None. Type of construction ...................... Reinforced concrete. Opened to navigation ...................... February 1923. Cost ................................... $8,648,491.53. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISThICT 945 Harvey lock Miles from New Orleans, La. (Canal St.) .... 3.3. Miles from Mississippi River ............. 0.13. Width of chamber ........................ 75 feet. Length available for full width ............. 425 feet. Lift .... .................................. 0-19.6 feet. Depth on miter sill at mean low Gulf level .... 12 feet. Character of foundation ..................... Timber piles. Kind of dam ............................ None. Type of construction ...................... Reinforced concrete. Opened to navigation ...................... 1934 and completed 1935. Cost (including approaches) ................ $1,775,132.24. Algiers lock Miles from New Orleans, La. (Canal St.) .... 7. Miles from Mississippi River .............. 0.38. Width of chamber ........................ 75 feet. Length available for full width ............. 760 feet. Lift .... .................................. 0-18 feet. Depth on sill at mean low Gulf level........ . 13 feet. Character of foundation .................... Timber piles. Kind of dam ............................ None. Type of construction ..................... Reinforced concrete. Opened to navigation ...................... Under construction. Cost (including approaches) ................ Do. Calcasieu lock Miles from Lake Charles, La ............. 11. Miles from Calcasieu River ............... 0.5. Width between abutments ................ 75 feet. Length available for full width ............. 1,180 feet. Lift ...................................... 0-4 feet. Depth on sill at mean low Gulf level ........ 13 feet. Character of foundation .................... Concrete slab on preconsoli- dated stiff clay. Kind of dam ............................ None. Type of construction ..................... Reinforced concrete gate bays with earth chamber. Opened to navigation ..................... Under construction. Cost .... ................................. Do. Plaquemine lock Miles from New Orleans, La. (Canal St.) .... 113. Miles from Mississippi River ............. 0.10. Width of chamber ........................ 55 feet. Length available for full width ............. 260 feet. Lift ..................................... 0-28 feet. Depth on miter sill at mean low Gulf level .... 10 feet. Character of foundation ................... Timber piles. Kind of dam ............................ None. Type of construction ...................... Concrete. Completed and opened to navigation ....... 1909. Cost .... ................................. $1,302,006.38. 946 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Vermilion lock Miles from Abbeville, La ................ 26. Miles from Vermilion River ................ 1.75. Width between abutments ................... 56 feet. Length available for full width ............. 1,182 feet. Lift.................................. 0-5 feet, either direction. Depth on gate at mean low Gulf level ...... 12 feet. Character of foundation .... ................ Timber piles. Kind of dam ............................ Reinforced-concrete spillway dam, vertical cast-steel gates, timber-pile founda- tions. Type of construction ...................... Reinforced concrete. Opened to navigation 1933 and completed 1934. C ost .... .................................. $330,765.27. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents1 Mar. 3, 1925 Construction of waterway from New Orleans, La., to H. Doe. 238, 68th Cong., 1st sess. Galveston Bay, Tex. Jan. 21, 1927 Extension of waterway to Corpus Christi, Tex...... Do. July 3, 1930 A channel 100 feet wide and 9 feet deep from Lake H. Doc. 341, 71st Cong., 2d sess. Ponitchartrain to Mississippi Sound. June 26, 19342 Operation and care of locks and dams provided for with funds from War Department appropriations for rivers and harbors. July 23, 1942 Enlargement of waterway from 100 feet wide and 9 H. Doc. 96, 79th Cong., 1st sess. feet deep to 125 feet wide and 12 feet deep, from Apalachee Bay, Fla., to Corpus Christi, Tex., and its extension to the vicinity of the Mexican border, except between Mobile Bay, Ala., and New Or- leans, La., where the width shall be 150 feet; and for rental of Inner Harbor Navigation Canal facil- ities. Mar. 2, 1945 Alternate connection with the Mississippi River in S. Doc. 188, 78th Cong., 2d sess. the vicinity of Algiers at New Orleans. July 24, 1946 Enlargement and extension of the Plaquemine-Mor- S. Doc. 242, 79th Cong., 2d sess. gan City route from the Mississippi-Atchafalaya section of the waterway, in the vicinity of Morgan City, to and through a new terminal lock and en- trance channel to the Mississippi River in the vicinity of Port Allen, opposite the lower limit of the Port of Baton Rouge. Do-........ Restoration, improvement and maintenance of the S. Doc. 189, 79th Cong., 2d sess. Franklin Canal as a terminal branch channel, 8 feet deep and 60 feet wide from its confluence with the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway to Franklin, La. Do-....... A salt-water guardlock in the waterway at mile 238 S. Doc. 231, 79th Cong., 2d sess. west of Harvey lock. 1 The latest published map is printed in H. Doe. 230, 76th Cong., 1st sess. 2 Permanent Appropriation Repeal Act. Local cooperation.-Complied with, except for modifications since 1945. Acquisition of rights-of-way and spoil disposal .areas for the section of the waterway from Port Allen to Indian Village has not commenced. Assurances from Calcasieu Parish Police Jury on salt-water guardlock were approved by the Assistant Secretary of the Army on August 3, 1948, and accepted by district engineer, New Orleans district, CE, on September 17, 1948. Assurances from St. Mary Parish Police Jury on Franklin Canal were ac- cepted by Chief of Engineers on February 19, 1948, and formally accepted by district engineer, New Orleans district, CE, on June 25, 1948. Supplemental assurances were accepted by Chief of -RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 947 Engineers on August 5, 1949, and formally accepted by district engineer, New Orleans district, CE, on September 1, 1949. Terminal facilities.-The terminals at New Orleans which are most generally used by Intracoastal Waterway traffic are those controlled by the State of Louisiana on the Inner Harbor Naviga- tion Canal. Since April 1, 1944, the portion from the Mississippi River to its intersection with the New Orleans-Rigolets section of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway has been under lease to the United States and is now operated by the United States toll-free, 24 hours per day. Except for the terminal facilities at New Or- leans, facilities are in general confined to privately owned piers, wharves, or oil docks. At Morgan City on the Atchafalaya River there are two large and three small wharves open to all without charge. The facilities are considered adequate for existing com- merce. Operations and results during fiscal year.--New work: Alter- nate connection in the vicinity of Algiers, La., also known as the Algiers lock and canal: Construction was continued, with the contractor completing on July 12, 1949, the cutting off of alternate vertical reinforced steel in the remaining monoliths under the contract for constructing reinforced concrete floor completed in previous fiscal year. Construction of reinforced concrete walls, in progress at the beginning of the fiscal year, was continued, and at the end of the fiscal year all monoliths had been poured, with exception of one in the south retaining wall, eight in the wall section of lock, four in the east gatebay, and three in the west gatebay. The contract is 97 percent complete. The costs for this work amounted to $823,861.31. Calcasieu lock: During the period October 19, 1949, and May 29, 1950, the earthwork and timber guidewalls were constructed by contract. Contract for fabricating and installing sector gates was initiated on April 24, 1950, and at the end of the fiscal year was approximately 83 percent complete. Contract for furnishing and installing operating machinery for electrical system was initiated on February 6, 1950, and at the end of the period was 66 percent complete. Construction of gatebays, in progress at beginning of fiscal year, was completed on November 5, 1949. The cost for this work amounted to $786,891.92. A total of 39,330 cubic yards was dredged from the approach channels at a cost of $466.37. The work was performed by the dredge Moreland II and operations were commenced on June 23, 1950, under contract, which is 5 percent complete. Franklin Canal was dredged to an interim 8- by 50-foot section by contract during the period July 26, 1949, and March 14, 1950, at a cost of $49,491.89. A total of 298,378 cubic yards was re- moved by dragline. Procurement of local cooperation, review of design drawings and specifications for Algiers and Calcasieu locks, miscellaneous soil investigations, preparation of plans and specifications, and engineering studies and design of Port Allen lock were carried on by hired labor at a cost of $65,958.41. SMaintenance by contract: During the fiscal year, a total of 1,552,891 cubic yards, as follows, was dredged in removing shoals 948 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 from approximately 34 miles of the Mississippi-Atchafalaya, and Atchafalaya-Vermilion sections of the waterway at a cost of $389,229.31; A total of 32,800 cubic yards by the dredge Moreland II in com- pleting contract on July 15, 1949, for restoration of project dimen- sions between Jones Point Cut Off, mile 14.7, and Bayou Blue, mile 50, which contract was in progress at the beginning of the $389,229.31: A total of 1,228,810 cubic yards, 50,000 by the dredge Oriente and 1,178,810 by the dredge Moreland II, in partially restoring channel between miles 0 and 14.7, and 50 and 71. Work was initiated on December 16, 1949, and at the end of the fiscal year was 73 percent complete; A total of 291,281 cubic yards by the dredge Tehefuncta in re- storing approximately 896.25 of an estimated 1,700 stations to project dimensions between miles 80.7, Bay Wallace, and 139.1, Bayou Carlin. Work was initiated on April 12, 1950, and at the end of the fiscal year was 53 percent complete. Electrification of Plaquemine lock was accomplished during the period March 6 and 31, 1950, at a cost of $11,082.12. A total of 349,313 cubic yards of shoal material was removed from the Harvey lock and Inner Harbor Navigation Canal lock forebays by leased dredges, 138,337 cubic yards by the dredge Caribbeanand 210,976 cubic yards by the dredge Tehefuncta. The cost was $46,840.37. Maintenance by hired labor: Supervision, inspection, and patrol of the waterway, removal of snags and other obstructions, as re- quired, maintenance of signs and markers, and preparation of contract plans and specifications were continued at a cost of $45,537.14. Dredging was performed to remove debris and deposits from lock gate pits of Inner Harbor Navigation Canal, Harvey and Plaquemine locks, at a cost of $11,377.26; grading and paving west bank of the waterway at Harvey lock was performed at a cost of $12,590.04; and delayed prior fiscal year costs on experi- mental dredging amounted to $402.08. Shoaled material in the amount of 229,810 cubic yards was re- moved by the U. S. dredge Omega, as follows: A total of 23,805 cubic yards from Harvey lock forebay; 25,485 cubic yards from Plaquemine lock forebay and tailbay; and 180,- 520 cubic yards from Inner Harbor Navigation Canal lock, fore- bay, tailbay, recesses, and gates, all at a cost of $86,222.23. During the period January 5, and February 14, 1950, the dam in by-pass of Vermilion lock was replaced at a cost of $16,243. Repairs to Plaquemine lock were performed during the period September 26 and November 3, 1949, at a cost of $52,038.58. Cost incidental to rental lease for use of Inner Harbor Naviga- tion Canal facilities was $254,400 for maintenance. Operating and care: The locks were operated throughout the fiscal year. The locks, grounds, and structures were maintained in good condition, and all necessary and routine work thereon performed by hired labor at the following costs: RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 949 Inner Harbor Navigation Canal lock..................... $149,564.65 Harvey lock .............................................. 101,159.99 Plaquemine lock ......................................... 96,650.53 Vermilion lock ............................................................... 111,482.69 Total .............................................. 458,857.86. Repairs to residences at Vermilion lock were completed by contract with costs during the fiscal year of $2,147. The cost of operating the Paris Road pontoon bridge and the Florida Avenue bridge was $48,548.89. The total costs during fiscal year (all funds) were $3,162,185.77, of which $1,726,669.89, including $57,102.51 of contributed funds, was for new work; $925,962.13 for maintenance; and $509,553.75 for operating and care. Expenditures were $3,165,159.11, includ- ing $57,102.51 of contributed funds. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project, as modified by River and Harbor Acts approved March 2, 1945, and July 24, 1946, is 37 (revised) percent complete. Harvey lock was completed in 1935; the reservation comprises 3.3 acres. Plaquemine lock was completed in 1909; its reserva- tion comprises 19 acres. Vermilion lock was completed in 1934; the ground on which it is constructed is possessed by the United States under an easement deed to a strip of land 300 feet wide along the Intracoastal Waterway. Dredging of the canal, except for the work authorized under River and Harbor Acts of March 2, 1945, and July 24, 1946, was commenced on December 19, 1942, and completed on June 9, 1944. Inner Harbor Navigation Canal lock was leased by the United States from the Board of Com- missioners of the Port of New Orleans, effective April 1, 1944. Dredging Franklin Canal to an iterim 8- by 50-foot section was completed during the period July 26, 1949, and March 14, 1950. The alternate connection below Algiers, with new lock, on which construction work was initiated on June 2, 1947, is approximately 23 percent complete, with the following work having been com- pleted to date: Excavation of lock site, driving of all founda- tion piling and steel sheet piling, and placing of reinforced concrete floor. Erection of lock walls is practically complete. Contracts for construction of earthwork and emergency dam storage and lock backfill and Mississippi tie-in levees will be awarded in July 1950, and contract has been awarded for fabri- cating and installing sector gates and fabrication and storage of needle dams, but no work has been accomplished to date. A con- tinuing contract was entered into last fiscal year for construction of two vertical lift bridges and relocation of highways, as re- quired for construction of Algiers lock; no construction work has been initiated. Calcasieu lock is approximately 72 percent complete, with the construction of gatebays, earthwork, and timber guidewalls com- plete, and work in progress on contracts for furnishing and in- stalling operating machinery and electrical system, fabricating and installing sector gates, and dredging approach channels. New work remaining to complete the project, besides that which is now in progress and/or under contract consists of: Alternate connection below Algiers with new lock: Construction 950 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 of a vertical lift railroad bridge for the New Orleans and Lower Coast Railroad crossing; raising railroad track and relocation of utilities; installation of operating machinery; construction of lock reservation, fenders, and appurtenances; drainage canal excavation for restoration of drainage, including the construction of two pumping stations, for which plans and specifications are in preparation; and excavation of a 12- by 125-foot navigation canal between Bayou Barataria and the Mississippi River; and backfill of Algiers lock, including construction of tie-in levees from Mississippi River to lock. Calcasieu lock: Construction of reserva- tion buildings and appurtenances, utilities, access roads and needle dams. Plaquemine-Morgan City alternate route: Comple- tion of dredging 12- by 125-foot alternate route between Port Allen and Morgan City, with construction of lock in vicinity of Port Allen, three bridges and relocation of highways, railroads, and utilities. Lake Borgne Light No. 41 to the Mississippi River: Construction of a permanent bridge at Louisiana Highway No. 61 (Paris Road), mile 13, and construction of bulkheads and jetties at Chef Menteur and Rigolets at miles 22.7 and 33.7, respec- tively, all east of Harvey lock. The Bayou Sorrel lock, under construction with funds for flood control, Mississippi River and tributaries, is located in the East Atchafalaya Basin protection levee, and is 86 percent complete. Upon completion, it will be incorporated as part of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway alternate route from Port Allen, La., to Morgan City, La. The navigation connection (Pigeon Gap) for this route, through the East Atchafalaya Basin protection levee, has been closed, necessitating the rerouting of Gulf Intracoastal traffic using this route through present channels on the east side of the levee and through a land cut north and east of Lake Palourde to Morgan City, La. The controlling depths and widths at mean low Gulf on dates indicated were as follows: (November 1949) New Orleans Rigo- lets section, 12 feet by 60 feet; (August 1949) Mississippi River- Atchafalaya River section: Project dimensions obtain, except where maintenance dredging, which is now under contract, re- mains to be accomplished; Atchafalaya River-Vermilion River section: 12 feet by 68 feet; however, maintenance dredging is now being performed over a greater portion of this section; Ver- milion River-Mermentau River section: 12 feet by 68 feet; Mer- mfentau River-Calcasieu River section: 12 feet by 56 feet feet. The controlling depths, mean low Gulf, on dates indicated, were: (February 1950) Calcasieu River-Sabine River section: 21 feet in mid-section of channel, 19 feet in north outside quarter, and 18 feet in south outside quarter; (April 1950) Alternate route, Plaquemine-Morgan City section, Plaquemine lock to Bayou Grosse Tete, 12 feet; Bayou Grosse Tete to mile 10, 15 feet; to Belle River, 14 feet; through Belle River, 13 feet; and through Bayou Long, Milhomme, and Boeuf, 15 feet. The total costs under the existing project to the end of the fiscal year (all funds) were $28,422,670.99, of which $18,457,034.66 was for new work (including $353,541.19, Public Works funds, and $57,102.51, contributed funds), $5,361,008.09 for maintenance, RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 951 and $4,083,143.33 (excluding $521,484.91, costs for works of improvement under provisions of the permanent indefinite appro- priation for such purpose) for operation and care of locks and bridges. The total expenditures were $27,812,671.82, including $57,102.51 of contributed funds. In addition, the sum of $521,- 484.91 was expended between January 1, 1927, and June 30, 1935, on the operating and care of works of improvement under the provisions of the permanent indefinite appropriation for such purpose. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $3,659,183.80, plus $12,427.35, accounts receivable, and anticipated allotments of $3,550,000 for new work, $1,488,000 for maintenance, and $816,450 for operating and care, in the fiscal year 1951, a total of $9,526,061.15, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950 ....................... $111,500.05 New work: By contract: Continuation of construction of alter- nate connection with Mississippi River at Algiers, La., July 1, 1950, to June 30, 1951 ................ $6,112,600.38 Completion of construction of salt water guard lock, mile 238 west of Harvey, La., July 1, 1950, to June 30, 1951 .................. 517,178.27 Highway connections with the temp- orary pontoon bridge at Larose, La., July 1, 1950, to June 30, 1951 22,465.93 By hired labor: Advance planning and detailed plans and specifications, Plaquemine- Morgan City alternate route ...... 66,001.19 Right-of-way within New Orleans district ........................ 5,321.62 Repayment of funds, Franklin Canal ........................... 11,897.49 Establishment of right-of-way mark- ers, Franklin Canal ............. 1,000.00 I A / f1 A A AAA 6,736,464.88 Maintenance: By contract: Dredging by leased dredge, as re- quired from July 1, 1950, to June 30, 1951, in lock forebays, cham- bers, and tailbays .............. 329,998.00 In waterway east and west of New Orleans, La .................... 1,200,502.00 By hired labor: Patrol of waterway, supervision, and contingencies ................... 33,000.00 Clearing willows, etc., from banks of waterway west of Harvey lock which obstruct view around bend for navigation .................. 5,000.00 Rental payments, Inner Harbor Navi- gation Canal, fiscal year 1950 .... 260,000.00 Surveys, plans specifications, and mapping, Gulf Intracoastal Water- way throughout district . . ...... 24,999.62 1,853,499.62 952 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Maintenance (operating and care), July 1, 1950, to June 30, 1951: By contract: Improvement and reconstruction of Vermilion lock .................. 226,000.00 By hired labor: Operation and maintenance of Plaquemine lock: Operation ...................... 82,700.00 Ordinary maintenance and repair ..................... 7,300.00 90,000.00 Operation and maintenance of Calcasieu lock: Operation ...................... 59,500.00 Ordinary maintenance ........... 3,500.00 63,000.00 Operation and maintenance of Harvey lock: Operation .................... 78,500.00 Ordinary maintenance and repair ................. 41,500.00 Improvement and recon- struction ................... 8,100.00 128,100.00 Operation and maintenance of Vermilion lock: Operation .................... 67,000.00 Ordinary maintenance and repair .................. 17,000.00 84,000.00 Operation and maintenance of Inner Harbor Navigation Canal lock and St. Claude Ave. bridge:. Operation of lock and bridge ..................... 144,200.00 Ordinary maintenance and repair ................. 21,900.00 Improvements and recon- struction ................... 8,520.00 174,620.00 Operation and maintenance of Paris Rd. bridge: Operation .................... 33,900.00 Ordinary maintenance and re- pair ....................... 5,900.00 39,800.00 Operation and maintenance of Florida Ave. bridge: Operation .................... 10,546.60 Ordinary maintenance and re- pair ....................... 8,530.00 19,076.60 824,596.60 Total for all work .................... 9,526,061.15 The additional sum of $7,238,000 can be profitably expended for the following scheduled work dring the fiscal year 1952: RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 953 New work: By contract: Continuation of construction of alternate connection with Mississippi River in the vicinity of Algiers, La .............. $4,928,000 Preparation of definite project report for Plaquemine-Morgan City A 1 t e r n a t e R oute ... ........................... 60,000 Maintenance: ............ .. $4,988,000 By hired labor: Maintenance dredging, clearing, snagging, inspection and patrol of the waterway, as required, during fiscal year ........ 880,000 Rental payments, Inner Harbor Naviga- tion Canal, fiscal years 1951 and 1952 . 520,000 1,400,000 Maintenance (operating and care): By hired labor: .... Operation and maintenance of Plaque- mine lock: Operation ......................... 87,000 Ordinary maintenance and repair .... 13,000 100,000 Operation and maintenance of Harvey lock: Operation ......................... 75,000 Ordinary maintenance and repair ..................... 37,800 Improvement and recon- struction ........................ 62,200 175,000 Operation and maintenance of Vermilion lock: Operation ........................ 65,000 Ordinary maintenance and repair ...................... 25,000 90,000 Operation and maintenance of Inner Harbor Navigation Canal lock and St. Claude Ave. bridge: Operation of lock and bridge ......................... 157,000 Ordinary maintenance and repair ..................... 18,000 Improvements and reconstruction .... 161,000 336,000 Operation and maintenance of Calcasieu lock: Operation ........................ 70,000 Ordinary maintenance ............. 15,000 85,000 Operation and maintenance of Paris Rd. bridge: Operation ......................... 32,000 Ordinary maintenance and repair ......................... 9,000 Improvement and reconstruction .... 4,000 45,000 954 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Operation and maintenance of Florida Ave. bridge: Operation ........................ 12,000 Ordinary maintenance ............. . 7,000 19,000 850,000 Total for all work ............... ......... 7,238,000 Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - -- -- - -- ---- ____fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: 1, 850, 000.00 -$82, 600.00 $1, 815,000.00 $2, 004,000.00 $2, 500, 000.00 $25, 737, 827.88 Appropriated- -...- Cost----.... .. 20, 787. 81 173, 649.05 928, 882. 44 2,032, 310. 54 1, 669, 567.38 122, 447, 363.00 Expenditures ..- 17,146.95 162, 741.79 899, 700.35 2, 018, 882. 38 1, 643, 614.32 122, 364, 251.57 Maintenance: Appropriated --.... 1,100, 000. 00 392, 034. 71 871, 600. 00 1, 641,375. 51 1, 522,180. 00 11,353, 047.34 Cost-----...------.... 853,126. 29 841, 385.44 1,179, 001.33 1,174, 525.40 1, 435, 515.88 210, 968, 842. 68 Expenditures .... 880, 944.08 1,059, 323.98 944, 206. 20 1, 380, 996. 68 1, 464, 442. 28 210, 963, 439. 85 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................... $9,290.93 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 .... 3,550,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ...... 3,559,290.93 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................. 24,939,500.00 1 In addition, $273, 266. 97 expended from Contributed Funds for New work, includes $353, 541. 19 of N. I. R. A. Funds, $26,000 of Contributed Funds and $44, 000 of Advanced Funds reported separately as required. 2 Includes $1,070, 432. 58 from Permanent Indefinite appropriation and $75, 000 from appropriation for Maintenance and Operation of dams and other improvements of navigable waters. CONTRIBUTED AND ADVANCED FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including _fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Contributed and advanced -------------- ....--------------------- $66,000.00 $4, 000.00 1343, 266.97 Cost--- ---------------------- ---------------------------- 57,102. 51 2330, 369. 48 Expenditures-------------------------------------------_ -- 57,102. 51 2330, 369. 48 Maintenance: Ap p rop ria te d ---.. Cost...--------------- . .. - -- -1 - ---.. - - - - - ---. -------------- . ------ ..-- - --------- .1-- ------------- - -4 Expenditures_ _ .. . . . . . . ...............-------------------- -... .---. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950. .... $12,897.49 1 Contributed Funds .................................................... $299,266.97 Advanced Funds ......................................... .............. 40,000.00 'Contributed Funds .................................................... 295,266.97 Advanced Funds ..................................................... 35,102.51 12. INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY, FROM THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER TO BAYOU TECHE, LA. Location.-This waterway extends in a westerly direction from the Mississippi River, at or near Harvey, La.., to Bayou Teche, La., above Morgan City. This route follows the Harvey Canal No. 1, RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 955 and Bayou Barataria from the Mississippi River to Lake Salva- dor; thence across Lake Salvador; thence through Harvey Canal No. 2 to Bayou Lafourche and up this bayou to Lockport; thence through the Company Canal to Bayou Terrebonne and up this bayou to the vicinity af Houma; thence through a land cut to Bayou Black; thence along Bayou Black, Bayou Chene, and Bayou Boeuf to Morgan City; thence up the Atchafalaya River to the mouth of Bayou Teche, a total distance of 115 miles. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1116; U. S. Geological Sur- vey maps, New Orleans, East Bertrandville, Lake Cataouatche East, Barataria, Cut-Off, Houma, and Gibson quadrangles; Corps of Engineers, Mississippi River Commission alluvial valley map, and Morgan City and Belle Isle quadrangles; and navigation maps of Intracoastal Waterway and Atchafalaya River system.) Existing project.-This provides for a waterway from the Mis- sissippi River to Bayou Teche having a depth of 5 feet below mean low Gulf level and a bottom width of 40 feet, with appropriate side slopes. This project has been largely superseded by the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (New Orleans district). Under ordinary conditions the mean range of tide is about 10 inches, and the extreme range about 14 inches. A severe storm may cause a high tide of from 6 to 9 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1922, is $875,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $20,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1919 (H. Doc. 610, 63d Cong., 2d sess.). The latest published map is printed opposite page 2401 of the Annual Report for 1920. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-On Bayou Terrebonne, at Houma, there are several small privately owned wharves. On the Atchafalaya River at Morgan City there are two large and three small wharves open to all without charge; there are several private wharves. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Supervision, inspec- tion, and patrol of waterway were carried on by hired labor at a cost of $500. Expenditures were $486.80. Condition at end of fiscal year.-This project has not been com- pleted and has been superseded for most of its length by the pres- ent 12- by 125-foot Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, which coincides with or parallels it. Only those sections of the project which are used for navigation are being maintained. The total costs at the end of the fiscal year were $6,366.64 for maintenance; expenditures were $6,353.44. All costs and expenditures incurred prior to July 1, 1939, are reported under previous projects of the Gulf Intracoastal Water- way between Apalachee Bay, Fla., and the Mexican border (New Orleans district). Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. 956 bEPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to1946 New work: Appropriated -- -- - - - - - -- - - - - -- - - - - - -- - - - - - -- - - - - - - -- - - - - - Expenditures...................................... ......................................... Maintenance: ------------ Appropriated-------....---.......-----.-----------------------............--......................... $500.00 $6,366.64 Cost_.......__..._............................ ...... ........... _. 500.00 6,366. 64 Expenditures---_..................._ _ ______..............._... ..... 486. 80 6, 353.44 13. THE INLAND WATERWAY FROM FRANKLIN TO THE MERMENTAU RIVER, LA. Location.-This canal extends from Hanson lock on Bayou Teche through Hanson Canal and Bayou Portage to the Intra- coastal Waterway, and along the Intracoastal Waterway to mile 161, west of Vermilion Bay. The total length of the waterway is 26.8 miles. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1116; Corps of Engineers, Mississippi River Commission alluvial valley map, and Foster, Bayou Sale, Jeanerette, and Derouen quad- rangles; U. S. Geological Survey maps, Abbeville (southeast), and-. Abbeville (southwest). Existing project.-This project, as modified by the River and Harbor Act approved July 24, 1946, (S. Doc. 231, 79th Cong., 2d sess.) provides for a waterway from Bayou Teche at or near Franklin, La., to the western end of Vermilion Bay, having a depth of 5 feet below mean low Gulf and a bottom width of 40 feet, with appropriate side slopes; also the purchase of the Hanson Canal. This project, reported in the Annual Report for 1924 under the headings, Intracoastal Waterway, Franklin to Mermentau, La., and Intracoastal Waterway from Vermilion River to Schooner Bayou, La., has largely been superseded by the project "Gulf In- tracoastal Waterway (New Orleans district)." The River and Harbor Act approved July 24, 1946 (S. Doc. 231, 79th Cong., 2d sess.), authorized the incorporation of the existing project "In- land Waterway from Franklin, La., to the Mermentau River," west of Vermilion Bay, in the modified Flood Control, General, project "Mermentau River, La." Under ordinary conditions the mean range of tides is about 10 inches and the extreme range about 14 inches. A severe storm may cause a high tide of from 6 to 9 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1948, was $125,- 000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $22,000, including $12,000 for operation and care of Hanson lock. Data regarding the lock are as follows: RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 957 Hanson lock Miles from Franklin, La .................. 1.5 Miles from Bayou Teche .................. 0. Width of chamber ........................ 26.5 feet. Length available for full width ............ 937 feet. Lift ... .................................. 0-5 feet. Depth on miter sill at low water ........... 5 feet. Character of foundation ................... Timber piles. Kind of dam ............................ None. Type of construction ...................... Concrete buttresses, wooden mitering gates, earth-lock chamber. Completed ................................. 1907. Operated by the United States since 1923. Cost .................................... $65,000, including 4.1 miles of canal. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 2, 1907 The general project (waterway from Franklin to the IH. Doc. 640, 59th Cong., 2d sess. Mermentau River, La.). Mar. 3, 1909 Authorized the Secretary of War to make such Feb. 27, 1911 changes in location of channel as might be desir- able. July 25, 1912 Authorized the purchase of the so-called Hanson Canal between Bayou Teche and Cote Blanche Mar. 2, 1919 Bay, at a cost not to exceed $65,000. Construction of the Schooner Bayou cut-off-.... -H. Doc. 1336, 62d Cong., 3d sess. (Contains latest published map.) June 26, 19341 Inclusion of operation and care of locks in project provided for with funds from War Department ap- propriations for rivers and harbors. July 24, 1946 The incorporation of the existing project west of Ver- S. Doc. 231, 79th Cong., 2d sess. million Bay in the modified project "Mermentau River, La." I Permanent Appropriations Repeal Act. Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Supervision, inspec- tion, and patrol of the waterway were carried on by hired labor at a cost of $800 for maintenance. Hanson lock was operated, as required, throughout the fiscal year; the lock, structures, and grounds were maintained in good condition, and all necessary and routine maintenance work thereon performed at a cost of $10,886.59, operating and care. The total costs were $11,686.59; expenditures were $12,038.04. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project was considered complete prior to the modification by the River and Harbor Act approved July 24, 1946, which provided for channel enlargement and realignment from Vermilion Bay to White Lake and from White Lake to Grand Lake; for channel enlargement of North Prong of Schooner Bayou and for construction of a gated control structure in the new channel near Schooner Bayou lock, and the incorporation of the existing project "Inland Waterway from Franklin to the Mermentau River, La.," west of Vermilion Bay, in the modified Flood Control, General, project "Mermentau River, La." The Hanson Canal and lock were acquired on October 16, 1923; the lockmaster's house was completed in 1924; the United 939127-51--vol. 1--+--61 958 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 States property on which the lock is situated is a strip of land 300 feet wide between parallel lines running from Bayou Teche to Bayou Portage, containing 148 acres. Dredging from Vermilion Bay to the Mermentau River was completed in 1912. The channel is navigable throughout its length, with controlling depths, mean low Gulf (May 1950), as follows: Franklin, La., to Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, via Hanson Canal and Bayou Portage, 2.5 feet. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $781,526.22, of which $249,051.81 was for new work, $137,262.45 for mainte- nance, and $395,211.96 was for operating and care; expenditures were $781,671.72. Proposed operations.-Thebalance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $1,399, plus accounts receivable, $151.75, and an antici- pated allotment of $10,950, a total of $12,500.75, will be applied to accounts payable, and operation, ordinary maintenance, and repair of Hanson lock. The additional sum of $11,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing the fiscal year 1952 for operation and maintenance of Hanson lock. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- - -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated-----.... .. ----------------------------------------------------- $249,051.81 ------------- Cost... .. .. ----------------------------------------------------- 249,051.81 Expenditures------.... ----------------------------------------------------- 249,051.81 Maintenance: Appropriated.._ $25, 000. 00 $12, 884. 65 $17, 300. 00 $8,182. 23 $10, 800.00 1534, 018.91 Cost---------... ---. 14, 518.34 12, 080.31 30, 487. 19 11, 500. 13 11, 686. 59 1532, 474. 41 Expenditures-..- 14, 981.93 11, 920.19 31, 476. 30 10, 387.16 12, 038.04 1532, 619. 91 1 Includes $165,298.55 from permanent indefinite appropriation. 14. BA1 OUS LA LOUTRE, ST. MALO, AND YSCLOSKEY, LA. Location.-From their common head at the small settlement of Yscloskey, Bayou La Loutre flows southeasterly for 29.4 miles to Eloi Bay, and Bayou Yscloskey northeasterly for 2.2 miles to Lake Borgne. Bayou St. Malo leaves Bayou La Loutre at mile 19.4 flowing northwesterly 6.5 miles to Lake Borgne. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 1270 and 1271, and U. S. Geo- logical Survey maps, Shell Beach, Lake Eloi, Lake Eugenie, and Morgan Harbor quadrangles.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 5 feet deep and 40 feet wide from deep water in Lake Borgne to the shore line at the mouth of Bayou Yscloskey; a channel 6 feet deep and 40 feet wide from deep water in Lake Borgne through Bayous St. Malo, La Loutre, and Eloi to deep water in Lake Eloi; and a channel 5 feet deep and 30 feet wide in Bayou La Loutre between Hopedale and Bayou St. Malo, the total length of the improvements being RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 959 30.0 miles. The normal tidal variation is about 1 foot. Hurricane tides, 6 feet above normal, have been reported. The estimated cost of new work, made in 1950, is $93,320. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $12,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937 (H. Doc. 275, 75th Cong., 1st sess.), and modi- fied by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945 (S. Doc. 116, 77th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with, except for modifica- tion of 1945; request for compliance not yet made. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Supervision, inspec- tion, and patrol of the waterway were carried on by hired labor at a cost of $816.51 for maintenance; expenditures were $151.98. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project, prior to the modi- fication adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, was completed in 1940. The existing project as modified is 50 percent complete. To complete the existing project, it is necessary to dredge a channel 5 feet deep and 30 feet wide in Bayou La Loutre between Hopedale and Bayou St. Malo. The controlling depths, mean low Gulf (June 1950), were: Bayou Yscloskey: Over bar from beacon to land end of jetties, 2 feet; jetties to highway bridge, 3 feet. (Entire bar and jetty chan- nel is in need of dredging. At low tide the bar cannot be negoti- ated.) Bayou La Loutre: Over the bar, 4 feet; to mile 14.3 (St. Malo), 5.5 feet; to mile 20.9 (Hopedale), 2.5 feet; to mile 23.1 (Yscloskey), 3.5 feet. (Numerous palmetto stumps and roots cover bottom between miles 14.3 and 20.9. Navigation is prac- tically impossible in this area at low tide, except for very small craft.) Bayou St. Malo: Over bar, 4.3 feet; to mile 6.5 (Bayou La Loutre), 6.3 feet. Total costs under the existing project to the end of the fiscal year were $99,380.77, of which $43,619.54 was for new work and $55,761.23 for maintenance; expenditures were $98,716.24. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $664.53, plus an anticipated allotment of $467.86 in the fiscal year 1951, a total of $1,132.39, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950 .............................. $664.53 Maintenance by hired labor: Surveys .......................... 467.86 Total for all work .................................... 1,132.39 No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. 960 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including --- - .--- - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1346 New work: Appropriated----... ---------- $4, 000.00 ............. -----... $47, 619. 54 Cost...----------.. ------------- .. 43, 619.54 Expenditures- ...... ... ... - ..-----------.---------------- 43,619.54 Maintenance: Appropriated- ......... 10, 000.00 $25, 600.00 -$3, 700.00 $800.00 55, 7P1, 23 --- Cost...------------- Expenditures.... 37.81 -1,83.89. $22.42------------ . 31,883.49 31,883.89 -- - 816.51 151.98 55, 761.23 55,096.70 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ............ $49,700 15. BAYOU DUPRE, LA. Location.-Bayou Dupre has its source in the marshes 3 miles east of the Mississippi River levee and extends east and north to its mouth in Lake Borgne. The Lake Borgne Canal leaves the east bank of the Mississippi River through a lock at Violet, La., and joins Bayou Dupre 3.6 miles above its mouth. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1269 and Corps of Engineers St. Ber- nard quadrangle.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 6 feet deep from the highway bridge at Violet, La., to deep water in Lake Borgne with widths of 80 feet in the canal and bayou and 100 feet in the lake, and a turning basin 100 feet wide and 200 feet long at Violet, La.; the length of the improvement being 7.3 miles. The mean range of tide in Lake Borgne is 1.5 feet, with occasional varia- tions, due to winds, of 2 feet; hurricane tides of 6 feet have been reported. Violet lock, a privately owned connection with the Mississippi River, is now inoperative. The lock is in bad condition and the forebay, lock chamber, and tailbay have become silted to such an extent that the gates cannot be operated. The estimated cost of new work, made in 1937, was $52,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for cost of maintenance is $5,000 annually. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937 (H. Doc. 321, 75th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-There is a private wharf at Violet, La., used by the shrimp and oyster cannery, and a switch track to the Louisiana Southern Railway. An additional area for a public terminal is set aside under the provisions of local cooperation. These facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Supervision, inspec- tion, and patrol of the waterway were carried on by hired labor at a cost of $500 for maintenance. No expenditures were made. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was com- pleted in 1939. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 961 ",The controlling depths, mean low Gulf (June 1950), were: Over bar, 4 feet; to turning basin (Violet), 6 feet. The bayou is navigable throughout its length. Violet lock, a privately owned connection with the Mississippi River, is now inoperative. The lock is in bad condition, and the forebay, lock chamber, and tail- bay have become silted to such an extent that the gates can no longer be operated. Right-of-way monuments were established on Lake Borgne Canal by United States plant and hired labor during 1942. The total costs under the existing project to the end of the fiscal year were $65,805.01, of which $38,915 was for new work and $26,890.01 for maintenance; expenditures were $65,305.01. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - 1- ---- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 to1946 prior New work: Appropriated-..- C ost-.... . . . . Expenditures.... - - - -- -.- -$38,915.00 - - ------- - -38,915.00 38,915.00 Maintenance: Appropriated ...--88, 500. 00 $1, 082. 74 $2, 600. 00 -$2, 600. 00 $500. 00 26, 890.01 Cost ...--. . 179.77 -------------------- 500.00 26,890.01 Expenditures... 135.86 -.. - 26, 390.01 16. MISSISSIPPI RIVER, BATON ROGUE TO THE GULF OF MEXICO, LA. Location.-The Mississippi River between Baton Rouge and the Gulf of Mexico flows in a general southeasterly direction through the southeastern portion of the state of Louisiana. At the Head of Passes, 233.1 miles below the Louisiana Highway Commission bridge at Baton Rouge, the river is broken up into three main passes, Southwest Pass, South Pass, and Pass a Loutre, two of which, Southwest Pass and South Pass, are improved under the existing project. The distances from Head of Passes to the mouths of Southwest and South Passes are 20.1 miles and 13.5 miles, respectively. The mouth of Southwest Pass is 141 miles from Mobile, Ala., on the east, and 349 miles from Galveston, Tex., on the west. The mouth of South Pass is 18.5 miles northeast of the mouth of Southwest Pass. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 1269, 1271, and 1272; Corps of Engineers, Mississippi River Commission alluvial valley map and Zachary, Baton Rouge, White Castle, Donaldsonville, Mount Airy, St. Ber- nard and Bonnet Carre quadrangles; and United States Geological Survey maps, Lagan, Hahnville, Luling, New Orleans (West), New Orleans (East), Bertrandville, Barataria, Pointe a la Hache, Black Bay, Empire, Fort St. Philip, Venice, Cubits Gap, Pass a Loutre (West), Pas a Loutre (East), Southwest Pass, South Pass. Burrwood, and Mud Pan Bayou quadrangles.) 962 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Previous projects. Previous projects for the different sections of this improvement were adopted by the following river and harbor acts: July 4, 1836; March 3, 1837; August 30, 1852; July 8. 1856; and January 21, 1927. For further details see page 1847. Annual Report for 1915; page 724, Annual Report for 1937; and pages 767 and 775, Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for channel dimensions as follows: Between a line one-half mile below the Louisiana Highway Commission bridge at Baton Rouge and the upper port limits of New Orleans, 35 feet deep (mean low Gulf) by 500 feet, a distance of 128.6 miles. Within the limits of the port of New Orleans, where that au- thority has jurisdiction over both banks of the river, 35 feet deep (mean low Gulf) and a maximum width of 1,500 feet, measured from a line generally 100 feet from the face of the left-bank wharves, but not closer than 100 feet to wharves on the right bank, a distance of 17.2 miles. From the lower limits of the port of New Orleans to the Head of Passes, 40 feet deep (mean low Gulf) by 1,000 feet wide, a distance of 86.7 miles. Southwest Pass from Head of Passes to the outer ends of the jetties, 40 feet deep (mean low Gulf) by 800 feet wide, a distance of 21.2 miles. Southwest Pass bar, 40 feet deep (mean low Gulf) by 600 feet wide. South Pass from Head of Passes to the outer ends of the jetties, 30 feet deep (mean low Gulf) by 450 feet wide, a distance of 14.2 miles. South Pass bar, 30 feet deep (mean low Gulf) by 600 feet wide. The general plan of improvement of Southwest Pass provides for contracting the pass to a uniform cross section with approxi- mately 1,420-foot surface width by means of jetties, spur dikes, and bulkheads; for channel improvement by dredging and retain- ing the dredged material between the dikes, bulkheads, and jet- ties; for dredging a channel through the outer bar inclining to the left of the jetty axis; for the construction of small revetted open- ings through the narrow portions of the banks of the pass for pur- pose of strengthening these banks; for closure of minor outlets not required for maintenance of the banks; for the construction of sills to prevent the enlargement of the Jump and Cubits Gap; for dredging to elevation minus 35 feet in the river at Head of Passes as far as Cubits Gap, a distance of 3.5 miles; for repairs to sill across Pass a Loutre and bank revetment at Head of Passes; for construction of dikes with a view to reducing the width of the river above Head of Passes; for the construction of a submerged deflecting dike above the Head of Passes; and for other minor work. The east jetty is approximately 24,950 feet in length and the west jetty 19,699 feet. The jetties are composed of a sub- structure of brush mattresses, originally built to about the eleva- tion of mean low water, surmounted with a superstructure of concrete and large riprap. Spur dikes are composed of cribwork of RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 963 round piling filled with willows and stone, or with a curtain of round piles along the upstream face. The general plan of improvement of South Pass provides for the construction and maintenance of jetties and spur dikes; main- tenance of a sill across Pass a Loutre; for dredging a channel 35 feet deep and no specified width through the shoals of the river between Cubits Gap and Head of Passes, 31/2 miles, and for sea- ward extension of east jetty at mouth of pass; removal of west dike and construction of spur dikes and bank revetment at Head of Passes removal of false point at the head of South Pass to bottom elevation of minus 45 feet and revetment of new bank line. The east jetty foundation is 12,070 feet long; the inner east jetty is 11,170 feet long; the west jetty is 7,820 feet long; and the inner west jetty is 4,710 feet long. The jetties are composed of a substructure of brush mattresses surmounted by a superstructure of stone and concrete. Spur dikes are composed of a cribwork of round piling filled with willows and stone. The plane of reference is mean low Gulf level. Variation of water surface is 16 inches at the mouths and 10 inches at the heads of the passes, due to tides. The extreme range of tides at the mouths of the passes due to storms is about 28 inches. At New Orleans the extreme range of water surface is about 20 feet due to floods. At Baton Rouge the extreme range is about 45 feet due to floods. The existing project for Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to the Gulf of Mexico, La., was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 3, 1875 Authorized James B. Eads and associates to create June 19, 1878 and maintain a wide and deep channel, South Specified in Acts. Mar. 3, 1879 Pass. June 6, 19001 For maintenance by the United States and the ap- Do. propriation of not exceeding $100,000 annually for that purpose, South Pass. H. Doc. 329, 56th Cong., 1st sess., June 13, 1902 For a navigable channel in Southwest Pass of 35-foot depth, the details of the work subject to modifica- and Annual Report, 1900, p. 2287. tion at the discretion of the Secretary of War. May 28, 1908 Dredging shoals between Head of Passes and Cubits Specified in act. Gap. Do........ For dredging in the river ............... Do. ,Removal of west dike and construction of spur dikes Report by Board of Engineer offi- and bank revetment at Head of Passes. cers (Annual Report 1916, pp. 2420-2426). Mar. 3, 1909 Provision made for increasing the plant by the addi- Specified in acts. tion of a large dredge. (2) Further contraction of the lower mile of the jetty Interim report of board on revised channel in Southwest Pass to a width of 1,420 feet plan for navigation structures, by means of dikes, and removal of the sill across Cubits Gap to the mouths of the the head of South Pass. Passes, Oct. 20, 1934. (2) Removal of the sill across the head of South Pass _..._ Do. June 26, 1934 For continuing maintenance operations with funds Permanent Appropriations Re- from regular annual War Department appropria- peals Act. tions, South Pass. (3) Spur dikes at the head of Southwest Pass and the Second interim report of board on construction of new dikes and extension of existing revised plan for navigation struc- dikes on the east Pilottown, La. taak of the Mississippi River at tures, Cubits Gap to the mouths of the Passes, July 12, 1935. (4) Additional spur dikes at the head of Southwest Pass Final report of board on revised and construction of new dikes and extension of plan for navigation structures, existing dikes in the lower jetty channel, South- Cubits Gap to the mouths of the west Pass. Passes, Dec. 20, 1935. 964 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Acts Work authorized Documents -1-- - - - 1-- I--- - -- -- June 20, 1938 Channel 35 feet deep at mean low water and 1,003 feet H. Doc. 597, 75th Cong., 3d sess. wide, Head of Passes to upper limits of the port of New Orleans; 35 feet deep and 500 feet wide to a line M-mile below river bridge at Baton Rouge, except that within the limits of the port of New Orleans the channel shall be 1,500 feet wide. (5) Dredging in Mississippi River between Cubits Gap Interim report of board of oficers and Head of Passes to bottom elevation of -55 feet appointed to determine what and construction of bank control structures and work may be advisable to com- channel correction dredging in Southwest Pass be- plete the existing project for low mile 10. Southwest Pass, Mississippi River***; dated June 10, 1938. (5) Improvement at the head of South Pass by removal Do. of the false point at this locality to a bottom eleva- tion of at least -45 feet, including revetment of the new bank line. Mar. 2, 1945 Combines projects of Mississippi River, Baton H. Doc. 215, 76th Cong., 1st sess. Rouge to New Orleans, Mississippi River, South Contains latest published map. Pass, and Southwest Pass, adding thereto project for Mississippi River from New Orleans to Head of Passes to provide a single project "Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to the Gulf of Mexico," with channel dimensions as follows: Baton Rouge to New Orleans, 35 feet deep, mean low Gulf, by 500 feet wide; port limits of New Orleans, 35 feet deep, mean low Gulf, by 1,500 feet wide; New Orleans to Head of Passes, 40 feet deep, mein m low Gulf, by 1,000 feet wide; Southwest Pass, 40 feet deep, mean low Gulf, by 8)0 feet wide; Southwest Pass Bar Channel, 40 feet deep, mean low Gulf, by 6)0 feet wide; South Pass, 30 feet deep, mean low Gulf, by 450 feet wide; South Pass Bar Channel, 30 feet deep, mean low Gulf, by 600 feet wide. 1 Emergency act. 2Authority of Secretary of War, Oct, 31, 1934. 3 Authority of Secretary of War, Sept. 20, 1935. 4 Authority of Secretary of War, July 22, 1936. SAuthority of Secretary of War, June 30, 1938. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $31,- 609,000. The latest (1950) revised estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $1,750,000. Local cooperation.-None required. Terminal facilities.-Some 100 piers, wharves, or docks serve the port of New Orleans. Practically all wharves on the east or left bank parallel the river bank forming nearly a continuous covered quay about 10 miles long. A foreign trade zone is located in the port of New Orleans. Public wharves controlled by the Board of Commissioners of the port of New Orleans (the dock board) cover 62 percent of the im- proved water front. The board also controls the terminal facilities on the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal (the Industrial Canal) which connects the Mississippi River with Lake Pontchartrain and turning basin (1,000 by 1,000 feet). Since April 1, 1944, the portion of the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal from the Missis- sippi River to its intersection with the New Orleans-Rigolets sec- tion of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, exclusive of terminal facilities, but inclusive of the lock and the bridges at St. Claude Avenue and at Florida Avenue, has been under lease to the United States and is now operated by the United States on a toll- free basis, 24 hours per day. From the turning basin to the river the canal has a controlling depth of 30 feet. A quay wharf of rein- forced concrete, 265 feet wide by 2,400 feet long owned by the dock board is located on the west bank of the canal. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 965 All public port facilities are served by paved roadways (gener- ally city streets) and by the Public Belt Railroad, muncipally owned and operated, which connects with all 12 trunk lines enter- ing New Orleans. The existing terminal facliities include a ship-side grain eleva- tor, general cargo and cotton wharves, fruit landings, bunkering facilities, terminal warehouses, 'railroad terminals, marine rail- ways, and drydocks. They are considered adequate for present commerce. (For further details see Port Series No. 20, "The Port of New Orleans, La." 1947.) Modern terminal facilities were installed by the city of Baton Rouge in 1926. A reinforced concrete dock for deep-sea vessels, 308 feet in length, has a covered-shed area of approximately 20,000 square feet and is equipped with a 12-ton locomotive crane. Attached to the downstream end of the wharf is a floating wharf boat 231 by 401/2 feet, of 2,000-ton capacity. The facilities are served by a transfer boat and municipal terminal, having a ca- pacity of 40 cars per day. Private terminals for handling oil and other products are locat- ed at points on both sides of the river between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. The facilities are considered adequate for the existing com- merce. (For further details see "Terminals and Landings on the Inland Waterways of the United States," vol. I, November 1941.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-Surveys, field inves- tigations, office and engineering studies, and a model pilot study for Southwest Pass channel, all for use in preparing plans and specifications for the improvement of the river and passes to ob- tain project dimensions, were continued by hired labor at a cost of $2,083.58 for new work. Maintenance work performed on the project was as follows: a. Baton Rouge to New Orleans.-Maintenance work consisted of dredging 1,331,294 cubic yards of material at Red Eye Cross- ing, mile 223.5 above Head of Passes, along the alignment of the front and rear range lights for a distance of approximately 5,100 feet. Of this amount 968,444 cubic yards were removed by hired labor and U. S. dredge Lang fitt and pump barge No. 3 and 362,- 850 cubic yards by leased dredge Caribbean. Maintenance dredg- ing was also performed at Philadelphia Crossing, mile 183 above Head of Passes, for a distance of approximately 3,700 feet, by hired labor and U. S. pump barge No. 3, removing 293,941 cubic yards of material. Surveys were made of Red Eye, Medora, Granada, Bayou Goula, Philadelphia Point, Belmont, and Fairview Crossings, as required. The costs were $194,851.12. b. New Orleans Harbor.-Maintenance dredging was accom- plished with hired labor and U. S. dredge Omega and leased dredges Caribbean and Tchefuncta by removing 1,250,208 cubic yards of material from the channel to provide project dimensions within the harbor at New Orleans beyond the 100-foot line from the face of the wharves along the left bank, from the Public Cot- 966 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 ton Warehouse wharf intermittently downstream as far as the Toulouse Street wharf. The distance actually dredged was 10,480 feet and the work performed was as follows: Cubic yards removed Location Hired Leased Labor dredge Public Cotton warehouse wharf-----. ....----.-..--. .............------------------ 37, 879 Stuyvesant docks........ ... .. ..------------------------------------------------- 131,065 331,563 wharves Orange-Robin Street ... . ....----------------------------------------- 86,695 .-- Erato-Julia Streetwharves _-__.............................. _._ .. 196, 630 297,111 Bienville-Toulouse Street wharves ...............------------------------------------ 106,300 62, 965 On November 17, 1947, contract was entered into with the Board of Commissioners of the port of New Orleans for a more efficient and expeditious use of dredges to provide navigable depths in the project channel in the port of New Orleans, and within the 100-foot limit along the left bank wharves. During the fiscal year under this reciprocal agreement 47,480 cubic yards were removed by U. S. dredge Omega from within the 100-foot line and 19,558 cubic yards were removed by the Board of Com- missioners outside the 100-foot line. River traffic signal lights in the vicinity of Gretna, La., and Governor Nicholls Street in New Orleans, to govern the movement of vessels during flood stages on the Mississippi River in the vicinity of Algiers Point, port of New Orleans, were in operation from January 12 to April 24 and from May 12 to 25, 1950. Necessary surveys to determine the condition of the channel in the harbor were made. Costs were as follows: Maintenance by contract: Leased dredging .................. $95,991.11 Maintenance by hired labor: Dredging and surveys ..................................... 156,977.76 Operation of signal lights .............................. 18,019.34 Total ............................................... 270,988.21 c. Southwest Pass.-Maintenance work consisted of dredging 40,500 cubic yards of material by U. S. dredge Langfitt at the Head of Passes for a distance of approximately 2,600 feet along the entrance range into Southwest Pass, and 832,000 cubic yards of material at mile 3 below Head of Passes in Southwest Pass over a distance of approximately 6,800 feet. At the Southwest Pass Bar and Lower Jetty Channel, mainte- nance work consisted of dredging 6,436,019 cubic yards of mate- rial by U. S. dredge Langfitt between mile 19.5 below Head of Passes and buoy No. 1 on the outer bar, a distance of approxi- mately 7,600 feet. Placement of stone in repair of the east jetty, Southwest Pass, in progress at the beginning of the fiscal year, was completed on October 8, 1949, with the placing of 69,261 tons of stone over a distance of 4,635 feet. Work was initiated on May 1, 1950, for repairing approxi- mately 2,030 feet of the west jetty, Southwest Pass, with concrete RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 967 capping, and by the end of the year all precast blocks were com- plete and being delivered to site of work where they will be placed along with three blocks to be cast at job site. The furnishing and placing of approximately 35,917 tons of stone in repair of 1,670 feet of west jetty, Southwest Pass, and 800 feet of east jetty, Southwest Pass, to bring the jetties to re- quired grade and section is under contract; however, work had not commenced at the end of the fiscal year. Contract has been awarded for painting the water tower at the Burrwood Reservation. Raising the Burrwood Reservation by placing 128,275 cubic yards of hydraulic fill with lease dredge was accomplished during the period August 4 and September 12, 1949. Repair and maintenance of permeable pile dikes and outlets, routine channel surveys, miscellaneous hydraulic investigations, examinations and observations, and study of mud lumps at the mouth of the Mississippi River were made by hired labor forces. Pilot model study of Southwest Pass was continued. Shore and floating plant and the Burrwood Reservation were maintained. Costs were as follows: Maintenance by contract: Repairs to east jetty, Southwest Pass .................. $795,738.77 Repairs to west jetty, Southwest Pass ................ 54,508.64 Raising Burrwood Reservation, leased dredge ........... . 62,270.33 Maintenance by hired labor: Dredging ........................................... 622,756.68 Repairing and maintenance of dikes and outlets ......... . 13,062.16 Routine channel surveys, miscellaneous observations and operation of Burrwood Base, including raising of Burr- wood Reservation .................................. 173,154.02 Mud lump study at mouth of Mississippi River .......... 4,752.53 Pilot model study of Southwest Pass ................... . 5,982.58 Total ............................. .. ............. 1,732,225.71 d. South Pass.-Maintenance work consisted of dredging 59,670 cubic yards of material by U. S. dredge Langfitt at South Pass Bar, commencing approximately 800 feet from the end of the east jetty and extending toward the sea buoy, a distance of about 5,200 feet. Repair by contract to the west jetty, South Pass, by construct- ing a treated timber piling curtain wall 267 feet long and placing 164 tons of stone in a dike 82 feet long, was accomplished from August 17 to September 1, 1949. Repairs to breaks in the east jetty, South Pass, riverside and bayside, were completed on a reimbursable basis. A total of 113 tons of stone was required. Repairs to the East Headland per- meable pile dike at the head of South Pass were completed on a reimbursable basis. This dike was again damaged and repairs completed on June 23, 1950, on a reimbursable basis. Routine channel surveys and miscellaneous hydraulic observations were made. Port Eads Reservation is no longer maintained except that area where the monument is located. Costs were as follows: 968 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Maintenance by contract: Repairs to west jetty, South Pass .... $33,353.87 Maintenance by hired labor: Dredging .............................................. 17,966.22 Routine channel surveys and miscellaneous observations .... 757.90 Total ................................................ 52,077.99 e. Cost for supervision, inspection, and maintenance of channel patrol from Baton Rouge to the Gulf of Mexico was $10,959.49. f. Hydraulic surveys, investigations, and studies continued through the fiscal year 1950. Data obtained included complete hy- drographic surveys of Southwest and South Passes and the river below Wilder Flats, as required; continuous water-level records at controlling points throughout the passes; discharge measure- ments in each of the three main passes; and gaging of minor out- lets. Periodic surveys were made of Southwest and South Passes, of both bar channels, at the Head of Passes, at Pass a Loutre, Cubits Gap, New Orleans Harbor, and various crossings between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Average discharge at each of the three main passes of the lower Mississippi River in percentages of the total discharge of the river at the Head of the Passes during the flood cycles are as follows: 1941 1 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 Southwest Pass 38. 03 37. 20 38.37 38. 15 34. 25 34.28 38.15 34.96 36.07 36. 24 South Pass .- 16. 66 17.04 17. 28 17.39 18.41 17.36 18.37 18.46 17.43 18.30 Pass a Loutre . . 45.31 45.76 44.35 44. 46 47. 34 48. 36 43. 48 46. 58 46. 50 45. 46 Total.. -- 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 1Data based on four discharge observations during flood stages, which lasted only 1 month during the fiscal year 1941. g. The total costs for the fiscal year were $2,263,186.10 of which $2,083.58 was for new work, and $2,261,102.52 was for mainte- nance. The expenditures were $2,315,299.82. Condition at end of fiscal year.-a. Baton Rouge to New Or- leans and New Orleans Harbor.-This portion of the project was completed in 1940 and maintenance dredging only is required at the upper river crossings and in New Orleans Harbor. Minor de- ficiencies in project dimensions at the lower end of Dumaine Street and Governor Nicholls Street wharves in the New Orleans Harbor were not corrected because of the presence of revetment mattresses at these points. Existing depths opposite these loca- tions are adequate for present and anticipated future commerce. A natural channel of project dimensions or greater was available throughout the remainder of the project. The normal width of channel between 35-foot contours within the limits of the port of New Orleans varies from 1,600 to 2,400 feet. Thalweg depths exceed 100 feet. Shoals along edges of the channel, which develop at various points during falling river stages, make dredging necessary to maintain project depths to wharves along the east bank. b. Southwest Pass.-Construction of contracting dikes, screen- ing of existing dikes, and deepening of the pass and bar channel RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 969 from 35 to 40 feet, mean low Gulf, as approved by Act of March 2, 1945, remains to be accomplished. The east jetty, which settled and deteriorated because of lack of maintenance during the war years, was restored to effective grade and section for a distance of about 4,635 feet during the fiscal year 1950. Further repairs are scheduled to be made during fiscal years 1951 and 1952 which will complete restoration of this jetty. The west jetty is in a deteriorated condition due to settlement and storm action which permits considerable flow over it during high water. This results in decreased velocities in the pass and allows increased shoaling in the jetty and bar channels. At the end of the fiscal year work of placing about 2,030 feet of concrete capping was in progress. Major additional repairs are scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. The west bank of the pass, vicinity miles 6 and 12, below Head of Passes, is very narrow and during high river stages consid- erable overbank flow into Dixon Bay and West Bay takes place. It is planned to install drift fences at these locations in an attempt to prevent further erosion. Outlet W-2, vicinity mile 10, below Head of Passes, is showing signs of enlarging. Drift lodged in the outlet from the last high water has been wired in place so as to cut down flow of discharge through outlet. Numerous dike structures and bulkheads are in need of ex- tensive repairs, but this has been deferred because of lack of ade- quate funds. For last complete report on the existing works of this pass, see pages 1062-1063 of the Annual Report for 1948. Channel conditions on June 30, 1950, were as follows: 35-foot chanr el Length Minimum of Minimum Average central channel width width depth Miles Feet Feet Feet Entrance channel into head of the pass ................ -1. 0 400 630 35 Through pass from head to sea end of jetties-.-----_ _ 20. 2 400 625 35 Through bar channel at mouth of pass------------------ 1.0 670 820 37 Sc. South Pass.-A good channel was available throughout the length of the pass during the fiscal year with the exception of the bar channel where maintenance dredging was performed. Repairs to breaks in the east jetty damaged by passing vessels have been completed. Repairs to the upper end of west jetty, including a stone dike, prevent further flow of water behind the inner jetty. Damage to west jetty at two locations is scheduled for repair on a reimbursable basis the early part of next fiscal year. East Headland permeable pile dike at Head of South Pass has been repaired and is in good condition. Spur dikes on West Head- land permeable pile dike (Southwest Pass side) have been pushed out of alignment due to drift and should be straightened and strengthened. 970 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Crevasse at mile 2.5, below Head of Passes on west bank, is enlarging and considerable flow of water takes place into Portage Bay. It is planned to install about 600 feet of drift fence at this location. Additional stone should be placed at the upper end of both jetties. For last complete report on the existing works of this pass, see pages 1062 and 1063 of the Annual Report for 1948. Controlling channel conditions on June 30, 1950, were 30 feet over a width of 320 feet on the bar channel at the Gulf entrance to the pass. Total costs under the existing project to the end of the fiscal year were $53,504,643.20, of which $25,295,525.01 was for new work and $28,209,118.19 for maintenance. The total expenditures were $55,724,079.67. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $290,523.63, plus accounts receivable, $14.48, and an anticipated allotment of $1,897,626.93, a total of $2,188,165.04, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950 .......................... $12,462.30 New work: By hired labor: Continuation of field investigations and office studies in connection with detailed plans and specifications 8,558.04 Maintenance: By contract: R e p a i r s to west jetty, Southwest Pass ............................. $522,196.00 Painting water tower Burrwood Reser- vation ............................ 1,935.00 Dredging in New Orleans Harbor by leased dredge as required between July 1, 1950, and June 30, 1951 .... 324,421.00 By hired labor: Preliminary plans and specifications .. 609.77 Potamological s t u d y of Southwest Pass .............................. 20,175.00 Dredging as required between July 1, 1950, and June 30, 1951, by U. S. dredge Langfitt: Southwest Pass bar and lower jetty channel ...................... 450,000.00 South Pass bar and channel ...... 36,000.00 Head of Passes ................. 54,000.00 As required between July 1, 1950, and June 30, 1951: Dredging of crossings between Baton Rouge and New Orleans by U. S. dredge Langfitt and/or leased dredge ................. 240,000.00 Repairs and maintenance of dikes, outlets, and other structures, Southwest and South Passes .... 284,307.93 Operation of Burrwood Base .... 130,000.00 Test of corrosion-resisting lash- ings for permeable pile dikes ... 4,500.00 Operation of signal lights for traffic control through New Orleans Harbor during high RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 971 water ....................... 15,000.00 Routine channel surveys from Baton Rouge to Venice, La. ..... 12,000.00 Surveys below Venice, La. ..... 56,000.00 Channel patrol as required between July 1, 1950, and June 30, 1951 16,000.00 2,167,144.70 Total for all work .......................... 2,188,165.04 The additional sum of $2,400,000 can be profitably expended for the following scheduled work during the fiscal year 1952: Maintenance: By contract: Continuing repairs to jetties, South and Southwest Passes ........................................... . $328,000 Dredging in New Orleans Harbor as required during fiscal year ...................................... 255,000 By hired labor as required during fiscal year: Dredging by U. S. dredge Langfitt at bar and jetty channels, Southwest and South Passes, at Head of Passes, and in Southwest Pass .................... 750,000 Dredging of crossings between Baton Rouge and New Orleans by U. S. dredge and/or leased dredge ...... 240,000 Repair and maintenance of dikes, outlets, revetments, and other structures .............................. 600,000 Channel surveys, examinations, channel patrol, and operations of Burrwood Base .................... 212,000 Operation of signal lights for traffic control in New Orleans Harbor during high water ................ 15,000 Total maintenance ............................. 2,400,000 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including _fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated -..-- $150,000. 00 ..__ . . $25,000.00 _....... . -....$27,034, 071.58 Cost.---- __ - 3, 668.19 $53, 156. 25 71,045. 44 $9, 573.75 $2, 083.58 27, 025, 513. 54 Expenditures .... 3,943.66 80, 995.74 70, 337.94 9,131.04 2, 048.06 27, 025, 528.02 Maintenance: Appropriated ..- 1, 325, 000. 00 391, 882.12 1, 566, 700. 00 1, 944, 200.00 2, 413, 370. 00 128, 980, 531. 72 Cost-.... _ __ 1, 221, 513.63 751,043. 74 1, 761, 553. 47 1, 705, 874. 15 2, 261, 102. 52 128, 378,173.29 Expenditures.... 1,239, 377. 23 239, 785. 38 1, 668, 455.79 1, 700, 543. 29 2, 313, 251. 76 1228, 698, 551.65 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ..................... . $7,434.10 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ........................ 6,309,000.00 1 Includes $3, 379, 675. 65 from Permanent Indefinite Appropriation. 2 Increased to include 1945 expenditures of $790, 661. 24 omitted from each report for years 1945 to 1949. inclusive. 17. WATERWAY FROM EMPIRE, LA., TO THE GULF OF MEXICO Location.-Waterway from Empire, La., to the Gulf of Mexico via Bayous Long and Fontanelle. Existing project.-'The plan of improvement provides for con- struction and maintenance of a waterway from the State-owned canal and lock at Empire, La., to the Gulf of Mexico to provide a 972 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 channel 9 feet deep and 80 feet wide, at an estimated cost to the United States of $1,100,000 for initial construction and annual maintenance of $40,000, with provision for extension of the jetties to the 9-foot depth contour at an estimated cost to the United States of $1,100,000 if and when it becomes apparent that such extensions will be more economical than maintenance dredging of the entrance channel. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved July 24, 1946. (See H. Doc. 697, 79th Cong., 2d sess.) The only published map is in this document. Local cooperation.-Theproject is authorized subject to the con- dition that local interests furnish free of cost to the United States all lands, easements, rights-of-way, and spoil-disposal areas neces- sary for initial construction and subsequent maintenance of the improvement as and when required, and undertake to improve, maintain, and operate, as toll-free facilities State, and parish- owned navigation improvements in the vicinity of Buras and Empire, La. Assurances have been received from the State of Louisiana, Department of Public Works, covering the operation and maintenance of the lock at Empire, La., which assurances have been approved by higher authority. All rights-of-way have been made available; however, title information has not been com- pleted. Local interests in connection with their part of local co- operation have constructed a new highway bridge with painting of superstructure remaining to complete. When the bridge is opened to traffic the old highway bridge will be removed. They have also constructed a new lock which will be ready for operation when the canal from the lock to the river is dredged. Nothing has been done on the railroad bridge. Terminal facilities.-Privately owned wharves and transfer facilities at Buras and Empire are adequate for handling present and prospective commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Work on the 9- by 80-foot channel from Empire, La., to the Gulf of Mexico, 10 miles, in progress at the beginning of the fiscal year, was physically completed by contract on June 13, 1950, with 264,309 cubic yards dredged this fiscal year, 41,541 cubic yards by the dredge More- land II and 222,768 cubic yards by the dredge Plaquemine, all at a cost of $11,154.64 for new work. Construction of rubble mound jetties, also in progress under contract at beginning of the fiscal year, was completed on February 18, 1950, with 3,736 linear feet of jetties constructed to the 6-foot depth contour, 1,818 linear feet on east jetty, and 1,918 linear feet on the west jetty, at a cost of $776,942 for new work. The cost of acquisition of rights-of-way and preparation of plans and specifications for the above work by hired labor amounted to $20,948.69, new work. Supervision, inspection, and patrol of the waterway were car- ried on by hired labor at a cost of $419.97 for maintenance. The total costs were $809,465.30, of which $809,045.33 was for new work and $419.97 for maintenance; expenditures were $829,- 430.98. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 973 Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project is physically com- plete, unless at a later date it is found necessary to extend the jetties to the 9-foot depth contour. Work on the project was initiated on July 31, 1948, when dredg- ing of the 9- by 80-foot channel from Empire, La., to the Gulf of Mexico, 10 miles, was commenced by contract. This channel was physically completed on June 13, 1950, when 2,122,842 cubic yards had been removed. A total of 3,736 linear feet of jetties was constructed by con- tract to the 6-foot depth contour, 1,818 linear feet on east jetty and 1,918 linear feet on west jetty. This work was accomplished dur- ing the period June 23, 1949, and February 18, 1950. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $1,053,049.52, of which $1,052,629.55 was for new work and $419.97 for main- tenance; expenditures were $1,054,393.72. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $28,406.28, plus accounts receivable, $2,389.05. and anticipated allotments of $17,619.97, a total of $48,415.30 will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950 ........................... $39,048.82 New work by contract: Completion of dredging the 9- by 80-foot channel ........ 9,370.48 Total ............. ...... .......................... 48,415.30 No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ----- - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated-- ------------ $12, 000.00 $250, 000.00 $220, 000. 00 $500, 000.00 $982, 000.00 Cost... _------- --- - - - -- 17. 22 243, 567. 00 809, 045.33 1, 052, 629.55 Expenditures .. .. - -15.94 224, 946. 80 829, 011.01 1,053, 973.75 Maintenance: Appropriated .. .......... ...... 800.00 800.00 Cost- .. _.. ..... -.. 419.97 419.97 Expenditures -------------- 419.97 419.97 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ..................... $27,789.84 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ..... 18,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ...... 45,789.84 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ................... 11,100,000.00 1Required only if jetties are extended to 9-foot contour. 18. GRAND BAYOU PASS, LA. Location.-Grand Bayou Pass is on the coast of Louisiana, 16 miles east of Barataria Pass and 30 miles northwest of the en- trance to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1273 and U. S. Geological Survey map, Empire quadrangle.) 939127-51-vol. 1----62 974 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19 50 Existing project.-This provides for a channel 6 feet deep and 60 feet wide through the entrance bar in the Gulf of Mexico by dredging. The mean range of tide is 16 inches with an extreme range of 40 inches; hurricane tides of 6 feet have been reported. The estimate of cost of new work, made in 1938, was $25,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $15,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act approved 'June 20, 1938 (S. Doc. 166, 75th Cong., 3d sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Terminal facilities.-None. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Supervision, inspec- tion, and patrol of the waterway were carried on by hired labor at a cost of $500 for maintenance; expenditures were $486.80. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1939. The controlling depths, mean low Gulf (Novem- ber 1949), were: Over bar, 4 feet; to mile 2, 8 feet. The total costs under the existing project to the end of the fiscal year were $22,156.77, of which $7,676.34 was for new work and $14,480.43 for maintenance; expenditures were $22,143.57. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated----------------- --------------.--------------.-------------- $7, 676. 34 Cost-. ------------ .. .. . ------------------------- . ..-- --------------------------- 7,676.34 Expenditures.... ..------------------------------------------------------------. 7,676.34 Maintenance: Appropriated -. $3, 000.00 -$18.07 --------------------------- $500.00 14, 480. 43 Cost... 12, 278.06 ------------------------ ..------------.. ... . 500.00 14,480.43 Expenditures .... 12,981.93 ---------------------------- - 486. 80 14, 467.23 19. BARATARIA BAY, LA. Location.-This waterway is in Jefferson Parish, La., and ex- tends about 37 miles in a general southerly direction from the junction of Bayou Villars and Big Barataria Bayou, through Big Barataria Bayou, Bayou Dupont, a canal (Dupre Cut) through the marsh, Bayou Cutler, Bayou St. Denis, and Barataria Bay to the east end of Bayou Rigaud, at Grand Isle, and connects with the Gulf of Mexico through Barataria Pass. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey charts Nos. 1116 and 1273 and U. S. Geological Survey maps, Barataria, Bay Dogris, Wilkinson Bay, and Bar- ataria Pass quadrangles.) Existing project.-This provides for dredging a channel 5 feet deep at mean low Gulf level and 50 feet wide on the bottom from the junction of Bayou Villars and Big Barataria Bayou to Grand Isle, a distance of about 37 miles. The Secretary of War is author- ized, in his discretion, to change the location of the route and in- RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 975 crease the dimensions of the channel if the estimated cost of the improvement to the United States is not increased thereby. Under ordinary conditions the mean range of tide is 12 inches at the mouth and zero at the head, and the extreme range 24 inches and 12 inches, respectively. The variation of water surface near the mouth due to hurricanes has been as high as 6 feet. The estimated cost of new work for a canal 5 by 40 feet along route No. 6, revised in 1924, was $87,500. The latest (1950) ap- proved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $5,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1919 (H. Doc. 200, 65th Cong., 1st sess.). The only published map is in that document. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-Two public wharves, one at Lafitte and one at Grand Isle, are available to all boats without charge. About 7 miles below Lafitte there is an extensive oil terminal for trans- ferring the production of the Lafitte field to barges. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Supervision, inspec- tion, and patrol of the waterway were carried on by hired labor. The total costs and expenditures were $800.54 for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1925. The controlling depths, mean low Gulf (May 1950), were: Gulf Intracoastal Waterway to Bayou Villars, 8 feet; through Bayou Villars, 15 feet; through Bayou Dupont and Dupre Cut, 7 feet; through Bayou Cutler, 9 feet; through Bayou St. Denis and Mud Lake, 6 feet; through Barataria Bay, 4 feet; over bar (Livingston Pass), 8.5 feet. The total costs and expenditures under the existing project to the end of the fiscal year were $120,587.94, of which $73,037.11 was for new work and $47,550.83 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to1946 New work: Appropriated----..........------------------------------------------------------......... $73,037.11 Cost.... . ...---------------- ---------- ---------------------------------------- 73,037.11 Expenditures - ..------.------------ -------- --------------------------------- 73,037.11 Maintenance: Appropriated .- _-- - -$16, 000. 00 $450.00 --------------- $800.00 47, 550.83 Cost...------------ $7, 271.13 2, 421.75 449. 46 - .. --.... 800. 54 47, 550. 83 Expenditures_ _- -_ 5, 695. 59 3, 897. 29 449. 46 ..- 800. 54 47, 550. 83 20. BAYOU LAFOURCHE, LA. Location.-Priorto 1902 Bayou Lafourche was an outlet of the Mississippi River, its head being at Donaldsonville, La., 80 miles above New Orleans. It flows in a general southerly direction to the 976 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Gulf of Mexico, a distance of 107 miles. (See U. S. Coast and Geo- detic Survey Charts Nos. 1116 and 1274; Corps of Engineers, Mississippi River Commission alluvial valley map; Donaldson- ville, White Castle, and Napoleonville quadrangles; and United States Geological Survey map and Madewood, Labadieville, La- fourche, Lac des Allemands, Gibson, Houma, Cut-Off, Lake Fe- licity, Mink Bayou, Leeville, and Belle Pass quadrangles.) Previous projects.-Authorized by River and Harbor Acts of June 18, 1878, and August 11, 1888. For further details, see page 850 of Annual Report for 1915, page 833 of Annual Report for 1925, and page 791 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for the permanent closure of the head of the bayou, without a lock; for a channel 6 feet deep and 60 feet wide from Napoleonville to the Intracoastal Waterway at Lockport; and a channel of same dimensions from the Intra- coastal Waterway at Larose to the Gulf of Mexico via Belle Pass; the closure of Pass Fourchon and for a jettied entrance at the mouth of Belle Pass. The total length of improvement is about 79.25 miles. Under ordinary conditions the mean range of tide is about 3 inches at the head and 10 inches at the mouth of the bayou. Tropical hurricanes have been known to cause a variation of 10 feet at the mouth and severe rains and overflow have caused a variation of 3 to 10 feet at the head. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $871,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate of cost for annual mainte- nance is $50,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 30, 1935 (H. Doc. 45, 73d Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-There are numerous private warehouses and wharves and stiff-leg derricks for handling cane along the bayou. At Thibodaux there is a dock with freight transfer and warehouses. At Lockport the Barker Barge Line has a large wharf with covered shed, and the Southern Pacific Railroad maintains a large wharf with covered shed. At Golden Meadow each of the seafood canneries has docking facilities suitable for its needs. Four oil companies have docks at Leeville for transferring the production of the Leeville oil fields to barges. The terminal facili- ties are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance costs amounted to $1,808.99, of which $1,803.69 covered supervision, inspection, and patrol of waterway by hired labor, and $5.30 cov- ered delayed prior fiscal year contract costs. Expenditures were $2,289.29. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is 31 percent complete. The dredging between Larose, La., and the Gulf of Mexico was completed in 1939. The breakwaters at the mouth of Belle Pass were completed in 1939, but were subsequently damaged by storm action, which required the placement of additional stone adjacent RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 977 to both sides of the steel sheet pile breakwaters in 1940, and the repair and extension of the breakwaters in 1941. During the fiscal year 1948 the stone jetties were repaired and extended inland about 700 feet from the shore line; and the steel sheet pile section was strengthened, for about 250 feet Gulfward of the stone jetties, by the placement of stone on both the Gulf and bayou sides. On May 31, 1949, an automatic tide gage for recording hurricane and storm tides was installed. Work remaining to be done under the existing project con- sists of dredging the project channel between Lockport and Na- poleonville, La., and additional strengthening of the steel sheet pile breakwaters. The controlling depths, mean low Gulf (June 1950), were: Over bar, 6.3 feet; through Belle Pass, 7.3 feet; to mile 96, 6.3 feet; to Golden Meadows, 8.3 feet; to Larose, 6 feet; to Lockport (mile 56), 8 feet; to Thibodaux, 6 feet; to Labadieville, 5 feet; to mile 20, 3 feet and to Napoleonville, 2 feet of slush. The total costs under the existing project to the end of the fiscal year were $565,648.35, of which $271,088.65 was for new work and $294,559.70 for maintenance. The total expenditures were $565,648.35. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $7,007.62, plus an anticipated allotment of $52,- 480 for maintenance, a total of $59,487.62, will be applied as follows: Maintenance: By contract: Repairs to jetties .......................... $50,000.00 By hired labor: Snagging and channel patrol ...................... 2,480.00 Surveys and engineering studies .................... 7,007.62 Total for all work .............................. 59,487.62 No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated----.. . ------------------------------------------------- ---- $524, 024.13 Cost- ------------ .... . --------- -------------- -------------- ------------- 524,024.13 Expenditures---.... -- -_ ----------------- ____--- --- 524,024.13 Maintenance Appropriated - . -$900.00 $123, 946.90 $97, 500.00 $11,000.00 $174.00 317, 012. 70 Cost............. 875.58 2, 826. 21 215, 810.96 5, 266. 86 1, 808. 99 310, 005.08 Expenditures.... 875.32 2, 782.07 215, 732. 21 4, 809. 71 2, 289. 29 310, 005.08 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .............. $600,000 21. BAYOU TERREBONNE, LA. Location.-Bayou Terrebone rises in Lafourche Parish, La.. and flows 53 miles in a southerly direction to Terrebonne Bay. 978 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 1116 and 1274, and U. S. Geological Survey maps, Houma and Dulac quad- rangles.) Previous projects.-The River and Harbor Act of June 14, 1880, made the first appropriation, and in 1909 an allotment was made from the Emergency Appropriation Act of March 3, 1905. For further details see page 1851 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 793 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing pro]ect.-This provides for a channel of suitable width and a depth of 6 feet at mean low Gulf from Bush Canal, 12.9 miles from the mouth of the bayou, to the St. Louis Cypress Co.'s bridge at Houma, La., a distance of 24.1 miles. Under ordinary conditions the mean range of tide is about 10 inches at the mouth and 4 inches at Houma, the extreme ranges being about 14 inches and 6 inches, respectively. The variation of water surface in the upper portion is from 3 to 4 feet, due to floods; in the lower por- tion from 1 to 3 feet, due to wind and tide. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1912, was $75,000. exclusive of amount expended on previous projects. The latest (1948) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $15,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents, June 25, 1910 Dredging channel 6 feet in depth and of a navigable H. Doc. 1163, 60th Cong., 2d sess. width from Houma, La., to Bush Canal, a distance of 24 miles. July 25, 1912 Amending proviso relative to local cooperation.... Mar. 4, 1913 .. do.... --------------------------------- 1For latest published map see Annual Report for 1916, p. 2449. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-In general, boats land and discharge freight directly on the bank. An oil terminal and a small private wharf are located at Montegut, La. There are several small private wharves at Houma, La., one of which is a covered wharf served by the Southern Pacific Railroad, but no public wharves. The ter- minal facilities are considered adequate for present commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance costs amounted to $1,077.58, of which $801.49 covered supervision, inspection, and patrol of waterway by hired labor, and $276.09 represented delayed prior fiscal year costs on contract for improv- ing the channel of Bayou Terrebonne. The expenditures were $6,516.57. Condition at end of fiscal year.--The existing project was com- pleted in 1916. Maintenance dredging was performed during the fiscal year 1949. The controlling depths, mean low Gulf (May 1950), were: Mile 0 to mile 4.9, 6 feet; to Bourg Canal, 3 feet; to mile 20, 5 feet; to mile 24 (Bush Canal), 5.5 feet; to Sea Breeze Light, 6 feet. The RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 979 head of navigation is at Bayou Cane. There are overhanging trees between Bourg and Presquille, La. The total costs under the existing project to the end of the fiscal year were $304,718.91, of which $73,024.88 was for new work and $231,694.03 for maintenance. The expenditures were $304,- 703.08. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ----- --- - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated---...-..------------ ------------------------------------------ $120,088. 71 Cost...- ------------- --------------------------------------------------- 120,088.71 Expenditures-----... - -------------.------------------------------------------ 120, 088. 71 Maintenance: Appropriated..------------------------$253, 800. 00 -$164, 500. 00 $800.00 232, 574. 02 Cost......----------- ...------------... ------------. 237.52 87, 904.91 1,077.58 231, 694.03 Expenditures----........------------ ...------------ 237. 52 82, 450.09 6, 516. 57 231, 678. 20 22. LITTLE CAILLOU BAYOU, LA. Location.-Little Caillou Bayou has its source in Bayou Terre- bonne, 41/2 miles below Houma, La., and flows 32.8 miles in a southerly direction to Terrebonne Bay. (See U. S. Coast and Geo- detic Survey Chart No. 1116 and U. S. Geological Survey maps, Houma and Dulac quadrangles.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 5 feet deep at mean low water by 40 feet wide on the bottom from the head of the bayou, at Bayou Terrebonne, to Robinson Canal, about 20 miles. The normal fluctuation of tide is 3 to 6 inches, but winds may raise or lower the water surface about 1 foot. The estimate of cost for new work made in 1922 was $85,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $9,000. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved January 21, 1927 (Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 5, 69th Cong., 1st sess.). Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-Freight is unloaded directly on or from the banks. This method is considered satisfactory for existing commerce. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-The contract dredge Oriente removed 52,822 cubic yards in completing restoration of channel to project dimensions at a cost of $26,729.84. Hired labor carried on supervision, inspection, and patrol of the waterway at a cost of $600.00. The total costs were $27,329.84 for mainte- nance; the expenditures were $33,323.95. Condition at end of fiscal year.-In 1929 the channel was dredged from the head of the bayou (confluence with Bayou Terrebonne) to Robinson Canal, 20.6 miles, obtaining a channel 980 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 5 feet deep at mean low Gulf by 40 feet wide on the bottom, and completing the project. During the period January 8 and July 21, 1949, the channel was restored to project dimensions by main- tenance dredging. The controlling depth, mean low Gulf (May 1950), was Bayou Terrebonne to Robinson Canal, 6 feet. The total costs under the existing project to the end of the fiscal year were $317,894.34, of which $77,761.04 was for new work and $240,133.30 for maintenance. The expenditures were $317,884.85. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $1,609.49, will be applied to accounts payable and snagging and channel patrol by hired labor. No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated---...-. . .. $77, 761.04 .....--------------------------.---------------------------- Cost--... --- --------------------- --------------------- -------------- 77,761.04 Expenditures----...------------ ------------------------------------------- 77,761.04 Maintenance: Appropriated--....----- ----------------- $500.00 $224,500.00 -$9, 900.00 241,734.79 Cost ..---------------------------------- 225.30 185, 943.37 27, 329.84 240,133.30 Expenditures----... ..------------.------------ 225.30 179, 939. 77 33,323.95 240,123.81 23. WATERWAY FROM THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY TO BAYOU DULAC, LA. (BAYOUS GRAND CAILLOU AND LECARPE, LA.) Location.-Bayou LeCarpe is a tidal stream which rises about 1.5 miles southeast of Houma in Terrebonne Parish and flows southerly into Bayou Pelton, thence into Bayou Grand Caillou, which flows southwesterly into Caillou Bay, a total distance of about 40 miles. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1116 and U. S. Geological Survey maps Houma, Dulac, Bayou DuLarge, and Dog Lake quadrangles.) Existing project.-This provides for a waterway 5 feet deep and 40 feet wide from the Intracoastal Waterway at Houma through Bayou LeCarpe, Bayou Pelton, and Bayou Grand Caillou to Bayou Dulac, about 16.3 miles. The normal fluctuation due to tides is 3 to 10 inches, but winds may raise or lower the water level 1 to 3 feet. The estimate of cost of new work, revised in 1945, was $56,250. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $5,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act approved August 30, 1935 (H. Doc. 206. 72d Cong., 1st sess.). The project document contains the latest published map. Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with. Terminal facilities.-There are several private wharves and a number of stiff-leg derricks for handling cane along the banks of HIlERS AND HARBORS-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 981 the waterway, which are considered adequate for existing com- merce. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Supervision, inspec- tion, and patrol of the waterway were carried on by hired labor. The costs and expenditures were $525.39 for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1938. The controlling depth, mean low Gulf (May 1950), was 5 feet throughout, with overhanging trees in Bayous Pelton and Le Carpe. The total costs and expenditures under the existing project to the end of the fiscal year were $52,823.25, of which $51,279.83 was for new work, and $1,543.42 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - - - --- - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 to1946 prior New work: Appropriated-------------.... ........- -------------- $51,279.83 _---.......................--------------............------------..... Cost- . . . . . -----------.-------------- ..---.------------ .------------- ------------ 51,279.83 Expenditures-----------------------------------------------------------51,279.83 Maintenance: ....---------. --$10, 000.00 Appropriated---- $500.00 .-------------- $500.00 1,543.42 Cost-... --.............-... ........... 474.61 ..-------------- 525.39 1,543.42 Expenditures-.... ........ --........ -...474.61------------- .............- 525.39 1, 543.42 24. ATCHAFALAYA RIVER, MORGAN CITY TO THE GULF OF MEXICO, LA. Location.-The Atchafalaya River is an outlet of the Mississippi as well as of the Red River. It begins at Old River on the northern boundary of Pointe Coupee Parish and flows generally south a distance of about 170 miles and empties into Atchafalaya Bay, an inlet of the Gulf of Mexico. The section under improvement is from the 20-foot contour in Atchafalaya Bay, 4 miles beyond the mouth of the Atchafalaya River, to the 20-foot contour in the Gulf of Mexico, a distance of about 153/4 miles. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1276, Corps of Engineers, Missis- sippi River Commission alluvial valley map Point au Fer quad- rangle, and navigation maps of Intracoastal Waterway and Atcha- falaya River system.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 20 feet deep and 200 feet wide, extending from the 20-foot contour in Atchafalaya Bay 4 miles beyond the mouth of the Atchafalaya River to the 20- foot contour in the Gulf of Mexico, the total length of channel being 153/4miles. The project depth refers to mean low water. Under ordinary conditions the mean range of tide is about 10 inches, the extreme range of tide about 14 inches. During the hur- ricane of August 1915 there was a rise of tide of about 10 feet. The estimated cost of new work, made in 1910, was $500,000. The 982 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $120,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 25, 1910 (H. Doc. 669, 61st Cong., 2d sess.). The latest published map accompanies House Document No. 410, Fifty-sixth Congress, first session. Terminal facilities.-At Morgan City there are several small private wharves and two large and three small public wharves open to the use of all without charge. There are no warehouses needed, as the business section is on the river front and all freight is transferred directly from boats to stores. The facilities are considered adequate for the existing commerce. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Supervision, inspec- tion, and patrol of the waterway were carried on by hired labor at a cost of $2,000. The expenditures were $1,542.03. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1914. The controlling depths, mean low Gulf (December 1949), were: Over the bar, 7.5 feet; through Atchafalaya Bay, 9 feet; to Mor- gan City, 32 feet. Demands of present commerce indicate main- tenance of recent years inadequate. Depths more nearly that of the adopted project are necessary. The total costs under the existing project to the end of the fis- cal year were $787,313.90, of which 501,963.23 was for new work and $285,350.67 for maintenance; expenditures were $786,855.93. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated---..--.. --------------------------. . --------------------------- $501,963.23 Cost ---. .....-------------------------------------. -------------------------- .... 501,963.23 Expenditures--_ - .--------------------------------..-------------..--------------. . 501, 963. 23 Maintenance: Appropriated ...- -$9, 000. 00 $70, 500.00 $37, 300. 00 -- $2,000.00 286, 331.61 Cost ... ..--------------------- 38, 835.02 68, 984. 04 - 2,000. 00 285, 350. 67 Expenditures-------.... -------- 1,399. 48 106,177. 90 $241, 68 1, 542.03 284, 892. 70 25. BAYOU TECHE, LA. Location.-Bayou Teche has its source in Bayou Courtableau, in St. Landry Parish, and flows in a southeasterly direction, a distance of 125 miles, to where it joins the lower Atchafalaya River, about 101/2 miles above Morgan City, La. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1116, and Corps of Engineers, Mississippi River Commission alluvial valley map, and Palmetto, Opelousas, Carencro, Arnaudville, St. Martinville, Loreauville, Derouen, Jeanerette, Foster, and Belle Island quadrangles.) Previous projects.-Authorized by River and Harbor Acts of July 11, 1870, and September 19, 1890. For further details, see RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 983 page 1851, Annual Report for 1915, and page 798, Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for a channel 8 feet deep and 80 feet wide on the bottom from the mouth of the stream to New Iberia, La., 54.5 miles, thence 6 feet deep and 60 feet wide on the bottom to Keystone lock, 18 miles, and thence 6 feet deep and 50 feet wide on the bottom to Arnaudville, La., 34 miles, to be secured by dredging, removing snags and overhanging trees, and construction of a lock and dam and regulating works. The plane of reference is mean low Gulf level. Keystone lock Distance from New Iberia .......................... 18 miles. Distance from Intracoastal Waterway ............... 82.5 miles. Width of chamber ................................. 36 feet. Length available for full width ..................... 160 feet. Lift .............................................. 8 feet. Depth on miter sill at mean Gulf level ................ Do. Character of foundation ............................ Timber piles. Kind of dam ..................................... Timber, rock-fill. Type of construction .............................. Concrete. Year completed .................................... 1913. Cost ............................................... $257,720.48. Installation of movable crest gates on Keystone Dam is provided for in the flood-control project for Bayou Teche and Vermilion River, La. Under ordinary conditions the mean range of tide is about 10 inches at the mouth, 4 inches just below the lock, and zero above the lock, the extreme range of tide being about 12 inches, 6 inches. and zero, respectively. The variation of the water surface above Keystone lock due to freshets is from 2 to 7 feet, while just below the lock it has been as high as 12 or 15 feet and near the mouth about 4 or 5 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $1,000,- 000, exclusive of amount expended on previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance from mouth to Arnaudville is $12,000, plus $21,000 for operating and care of the lock and dam. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Sept. 19, 1890 Improvement of the stream from its mouth to St. Annual Report 1889, p. 1532. Martinville by removing obstructions and dredg- ing. Mar. 2, 1907 Construction of lock and dam and the extension of H. Doc. 527, 59th Cong., 1st sess. the improvement to Arnaudville, La. Mar. 2, 1919 Increase of channel dimensions from mouth to Key- H. Doc. 1329, 62d Cong., 3d sess. stone lock. June 26, 19341 Operation and care of lock and dam provided for with funds from War Department appropriations for rivers and harbors. 1Permanent Appropriation Repeal Act. For latest published map, see H. Doc. 288, 66th Cong., 1st sess. Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with. 984- REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Terminal facilities.-Small, privately owned wharves are avail able at all the towns along the bayou; public landing is permitted without charge. There are privately owned terminals for transfer- ring crude oil to barges near the towns of Charenton, Jeanerette,: Olivier, and St. Martinville. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Supervision, inspec- tion and patrol of waterway, maintenance of markers, snagging, and removal of overhanging trees and other obstruction were con- tinued by hired labor at a cost of $1,845.37 for maintenance. Maintenance repairs were completed on the residence and of- fice-residence at Keystone lock by contract at a cost of $1,379.05 for operating and care. Keystone lock was operated throughout the fiscal year and the lock, dam, structures, and grounds were maintained, as necessary, and routine work thereon was per- formed, all at a cost of $15,420.23. The total costs were $18,644.65, of which $1,845.37 was for maintenance, and $16,799.28 for operating and care. The expendi- tures were $18,416.26. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is ap- proximately 71 percent complete. Keystone lock and dam were completed in 1913. The dredging and snagging done in 1916 completed that part of the existing project for the 6- by 50-foot channel from Arnaudville to Keystone lock. The contract dredging done in 1918-20 completed that part of the previous project for a 6- by 50-foot channel from Keystone lock to mile 39.7 above the mouth. The 8- by 80-foot channel from New Iberia to the mouth is 98 percent complete. From the mouth to mile 5.8 a channel 8 by 80 feet, or greater, already existed, and a new channel has been excavated, 8 by 80 feet from this point to mile 50.06, about 3.65 miles below New Iberia, and 8 by 60 feet from this point to New Iberia. The work required to com- plete the existing project is the widening of the channel to a bottom width of 80 feet from mile 50.06 to New Iberia, and to a bottom width of 60 feet from . .ew Iberia to Keystone lock. Keystone lock is in good condition and work is in progress on preliminary design plans for a new concrete dam at Keystone lock to replace the existing structure. The controlling depths, mean low Gulf (July 1949), were: Mile 0 to mile 54.5, 8 feet; to mile 90.5, 6 feet. The total costs under the existing project to the end of the fiscal year were $1,317.844.57, of which $708,625.40 was for new work, $318,563.19 for maintenance, and $290,645.98 for operation and care of the lock and dam. The total expenditures were $1,317,- 612.73. In addition, the sum of $91,389.25 was expended between July 1, 1913, and June 30, 1935, on the operating and care of the works of improvement under the provisions of the permanent indefinite appropriation for such purpose. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $6,841.82, plus accounts receivable, 62.17, and an allotment of $38,880 for maintenance made in the fiscal year 1951, a total of $45,783.99, will be applied as follows: RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 985 Accounts payable, June 30, 1950 ............................. $294.01 Maintenance: By hired labor: Plans and specifications, analysis of design for recon- struction, and replacement of Keystone dam ................................ $15,000.00 Surveys .............................. 2,300.00 Patrol and supervision of waterway .... 2,663.76 19,963.76 Maintenance (operating and care) by hired labor: Operation and maintenance of Keystone lock .. 18.200.00 Ordinary maintenance and repair ............ .. 7,326.22 25,526.22 Total for all work ................................. 45,783.99 The additional sum of $219,000 can be profitably expended for the following scheduled work during the fiscal year 1952: Maintenance: Dredging, bank clearing, and snagging .......... $199,000 Channel patrol ................................... 1,000 $200,000 Maintenance (operating and care) by hired labor: Operation and maintenance of Keystone lock .. . .............. . ...... 19,000 Total for all work ..................................... 219,000 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950. including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated----.......-----------..... -- ------------....--------------... $754, 329.83 ....-------------- Cost-... .. ... ----------------------.....------------- ..------------ 754,329.83 ...--------------.... Expenditures- . .-. --. . . . . . . . . . . --.. ..- --- . .... --.... .... --- ... . . . 754,329.83 Maintenance: Appropriated... $5, 000.00 $6, 517. 29 $106,100. 00 $9, 500.00 $22, 000.00 1707, 218.40 Cost..-..----- ------ 20, 826. 84 15, 612. 44 93, 787. 44 19,159.32 18, 644. 65 1700, 608.42 Expenditures - - 20, 963.91 15,129. 61 95, 778. 28 17, 825. 78 18, 416. 26 1700, 376. 58 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .......... $291,400 I Includes $91, 389. 25 from permanent indefinite appropriation. 26. PETIT ANSE, TIGRE, AND CARLIN BAYOUS, LA. Location.-Bayou Tigre is a tributary of Bayou Carlin; Bayou Carlin is a tributary of Bayou Petit Anse. Bayou Petit Anse has its source in Iberia Parish about 5 miles northwest of New Iberia. It flows in a southwesterly direction for about 15 miles to its inter- section with the Intracoastal Waterway, thence for a distance of about 3 miles to Vermilion Bay. Bayou Tigre has its source in Vermilion Parish about 6 miles northeast of Abbeville and flows in a southerly direction for about 7 miles to its junction with Bayou Carlin. Bayou Carlin has its source in Lake Peigneur in Iberia Parish and flows in a southerly direction about 7.5 miles to its confluence with Bayou Petit Anse at a point about 2.3 miles above the Intracoastal Waterway. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic 986 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Survey Chart No. 1116, Corps of Engineers, Mississippi River Commission alluvial valley map and Derouen quadrangle, and U. S. Geological Survey map, Abbeville, N. E., quadrangle.) Existing project. This provides for dredging a channel in Bayou Petit Anse 9 feet deep and 80 feet wide from the Intra- coastal Waterway to the north end of Avery Island; a channel 5 feet deep and 40 feet wide from the Intracoastal Waterway via the McIlhenny Canal (Avery Canal) to deep water in Vermilion Bay; and a channel 9 feet deep over a bottom width of 80 feet in Bayou Carlin from Bayou Petit Anse to Lake Peigneur. The total length of the improvements is 16.1 miles. Under ordinary condi- tions the mean range of tide is about 10 inches. The estimated cost of new work, revised in 1949, is $308,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $10,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Aug. 30, 1935' A channel in Bayou Petit Anse 60 feet wide and 9 feet H. Doe. 225, 72d Cong., 1st sess. deep from the Intracoastal Waterway to a point 3.2 miles upstream, thence 40 feet wide and 5 feet deep to highway bridge at head of Avery Island; and a channel in Bayou Carlin 40 feet wide and 5 feet deep from Bayou Petit Anse to Lake Peigneur. Aug. 26, 1937 A channel in Bayou Petit Anse 9 feet deep and 80 feet Rivers and Harbors Committee wide from the Intracoastal Waterway to the north Doe. 40, 75th Cong., 1st sess. end of Avery Island and a channel 5 feet deep and 40 feet wide from the Intracoastal Waterway to Vermillion Bay by way of the McIlhenny Canal (Avery Canal). Mar. 2, 1945 A channel in Bayou Carlin 9 feet deep and 80 feet H. Doe. 594, 78th Cong., 2d sess.2 wide from Bayou Petit Anse to Lake Peigneur. June 30, 1948 Protecting piers of railway bridge crossing Bayou Public Law 858, 80th Cong., 2d Carlin at Delcambre, La. sess. I Included in the Public Works Administration program Sept. 6, 1933. 2 Contains latest publishe map. Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with except for furnishing suitable terminal at head of Avery Island; however, assurances have been accepted by the Department of the Army. Title to the right-of-way, except terminal, has been conveyed to the United States. Under a permit issued March 24, 1937, the Texas Pipe Line Co. enlarged the 5- by 40-foot channel in Bayou Petit Anse above mile 3.2 to a depth of 9 feet and a width of 80 feet at an estimated cost of $30,000. Terminal facilities.-There is an extensive oil terminal at the head of the improvement on Bayou Petit Anse and several private docks and cane hoists. (Terminal facilities are further described in H. Doc. 225, 72d Cong., 1st sess.) These facilities are consid- ered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-During the period June 14 and July 20, 1949, sheet piling was placed for protection of the concrete piers and timber bulkhead at the Texas and New Orleans Railroad Co. bridge in Bayou Carlin at Delcambre, La., at a cost of $19,626.68, and during the period August 11 and 20, RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 987 1949, hired labor forces excavated 3,200 cubic yards in removing plug in the vicinity of this bridge at a cost of $10,518.56, all for new work. Supervision, inspection, and patrol of the waterway were car- ried on by hired labor at a cost of $1,525.98 for maintenance. The total costs were $31,671.22, of which $30,145.24 was for new work and $1,525.98 was for maintenance; expenditures were $31,189.16. Condition at end ,of fiscal year.-All work under the project, as existent at that time, was completed in 1939; and the work author- ized by the River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1945, for a 9- by 80-foot channel was completed in 1947, except dredging in the vicinity of Texas and New Orleans Railroad bridge and Louisiana State Highway Department bridge crossing Bayou Car- lin, which was accomplished during 1949, as was reinforcement of bridge piers under reimbursable agreement, authorized by River and Harbor Act approved June 30, 1948. The modified proj- ect is complete, except that the Jefferson Island Salt Co. has par- tially complied with furnishing a 9- by 80-foot canal connecting Bayou Carlin with their salt mine, as provided in the authorized document. The Chief of Engineers has accepted a 9- by 60-foot channel as partial completion and this 9- by 60-foot channel has been excavated for the full length prescribed. The controlling depths, mean low Gulf (May 1950), were: Bayou Petit Anse: Gulf Intracoastal Waterway to head of Navi- gation, mile 6.1, 9 feet; Bayou Tigre: Impossible to enter bayou due to shoal at mouth; Bayou Carlin: Mile 0 to mile 6.3, 9 feet; to mile 7.6, 8 feet; McIlhenny Canal (Avery Canal): Gulf Intra- coastal Waterway to Vermilion Bay, 8.5 feet; over bar, 4 feet. The total costs under the existing project to the end of the fiscal year were $343,633.62, of which $298,313.79 was for new work, including $47,858.13, Public Works funds, and $45,319.83 from regular funds for maintenance. The total expenditures were $343,451.42. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $182.20, plus an allotment of $3,470 for mainte- nance made in the fiscal year 1951, a total of $3,652.20, will be applied to accounts payable and surveys and channel patrol. No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. 988 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to1946 New work: Appropriated... - $160, 000. 00 $61,000. 00 $30, 000.00 . 1$308, 490. 29 Cost_ ....------ _---------- 36, 869.20 $173, 711.38 97.68 $30,145.24 1298.313.79 Expenditures -- .... . .- 33, 670. 39 176, 909.35 398. 38 29, 845.38 1298, 313. 79 Maintenance: Appropriated. ...------------ -$7, 000.00 21, 500.00 -- .... - -13, 500.00 45, 319.83 C o st . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 3 0 5 . 3 2 1, 23 1.30 6 , 9 37 . 4 0 . . .. . . . . . 1, 5 2 5 . 9 8 4 5 , 3 19 . 8 3 Expenditures .... 1, 391.75 1, 241.54 6,387.44 453.29 1,343. 78 45,137. 63 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . $10,176.50 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ........ -10,176.50 1 Includes $47, 858.13, Public Works funds. 27. MERMENTAU RIVER, BAYOU NEZPIQUE, AND BAYOU DES CANNES, LA. Location.-Mermentau River is formed by the junction of Bayous des Cannes and Nezpique, 2.25 miles above Mermentau, La., flows in a southwesterly direction, and empties into the Gulf of Mexico. Bayou Nezpique rises in Evangeline Parish, flows in a southerly direction, and empties into the Mermentau River. Bayou des Cannes rises in Evangeline Parish, flows in a south- southwesterly direction, and empties into the Mermentau River. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 1116 and 1278, and U. S. Geological Survey maps, Evangeline, Hathaway, Mer- mentau, Jennings, Lake Arthur, Gueydan, Thornwell, Latania Lake, Catfish Lake, Grand Cheniere, and Bayou Lebauve quad- rangles.) Existing project.-The project provides for the removal of obstructions to navigation to secure the natural channel through- out the entire Mermentau River, a distance of 71.5 miles, and through Bayou Nezpique from its mouth to 25 miles above, and Bayou des Cannes from its mouth to Evangeline Bridge (mile 8.5) ; for improving the channel in Lower Mud Lake by construct- ing a brush dam to concentrate the action of the current and by dredging; and for removing a portion of the wrecked dam 7 miles above the mouth; and for dredging a channel 9 feet deep over a bottom width of 100 feet from the Intracoastal Waterway to the junction of Bayous Nezpique and des Cannes. That part of the project below Grand Lake, mile 25, has been superseded by the flood-control project "Mermentau River, La." Under ordinary conditions the mean range of tide on the Mer- mentau River near the mouth is 10 inches and near the head about 3 inches, the extreme range being 14 inches and about 5 inches, respectively. The variation of the water surface near the mouth may be as much as 7 or 8 feet, due to hurricanes on the Gulf, and near the head from 8 to 12 feet, due to freshets. On RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 989 Bayou Nezpique, under ordinary conditions, the range of tide is about 3 inches at the mouth and nothing at the head. On Bayou des Cannes, under ordinary conditions, the range of tide is about 3 inches at the mouth and nothing at the head. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1935, was $53,615; and that for the removal of the dam, made in 1916, $1,500. The latest (1950) approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $2,500. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents July 13, 1892 General project __................. . Annual Report, 1891, p. 1862. July 27, 1916 Removal of portion of wrecked dam near mouth of H. Doc. 1232, 64th Cong., 1st sess. Mermentau River. Mar. 2, 1919 Improvement of Bayou des Cannes-. - - - H. Doc. 1398, 65th Cong., 3d sess. Aug. 30, 19351 Channel in Mermentau River 9 feet deep plus 1 foot Rivers and Harbors Committee overdepth from Intracoastal Waterway to the Doc. 36, 72d Cong., lsr sess. source at confluence of Bayous Nezpique and des Contains latest published map. Cannes. 'Included in the Public Works Administrationlprogram Mar.(28, 1934. Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with. Terminal facilities.-There are several small, privately owned wharves at Grand Cheniere and a public terminal at the town of Lake Arthur. At Mermentau, La., the Southern Pacific Railroad owns a wharf served by a spur track. Privately owned terminals for transferring crude oil to barges are at the following locations: One on Lake Arthur near the town of Lake Arthur; one on the Mermentau River near the town of Mermentau; two on Bayou Nezpique near Jennings; and four on Bayou des Cannes, one near Evangeline, one at Mermentau, and two near Jennings. The facili- ties are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Supervision, inspec- tion, and patrol of waterway were carried on by hired labor. The costs and expenditures were $1,506.86 for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project, except for the 9- by 100-foot channel, was completed in 1917. The 9-by 100- foot channel was completed in 1935. The controlling depths, mean low Gulf, were: Mermentau River (May 1950): Through Grand Lake and to Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, 4 feet; to Lake Arthur, 9 feet; to head of navigation, 22 feet. Bayou Nezpique (February 1949): Mile 0 to mile 8.5, 17 feet; to mile 9.5, 13 feet; to mile 10.5, 17 feet; to mile 11.5, 12 feet; to mile 12, 20 feet. (Numerous snags and overhanging trees above mile 8.5 restrict channel width; non-navigable above mile 12.) Bayou des Cannes (February 1950) : Mile 0 to mile 4.5, 14 feet; to mile 6, 9 feet; and to mile 7, 8 feet (non-navigable above mile 7). The total costs and expenditures (regular funds) under the ex- isting project to the end of the fiscal year were $103,357.11, of which $27,580.35 was for new work, and $75,776.76 for mainte- nance. 939127--51--vol. 1--+-63 990 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 The total costs and expenditures (Public Works funds) under the existing project were $29,974.42, all for new work. The total costs and expenditures, all funds, were $133,331.53, of which $57,554.77 was for new work, and $75,776.76 for main- tenance. Proposed operations.-No work is proposed for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ----- - -- - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 work: NewAppropriated-.... ------------------------- - -------------- $157, 554. 77 Cost-------........ ----.-- ----- ..... ------------------ ------------- .. ....-------------- 157,554. 77 Expenditures---....--......... --..............------------.--------------.......--------------...........-------------- 157, 554. 77 Maintenance: Appropriated--........------------....------------ $3, 000.00 $17, 500. 00 $1, 500.00 75, 776. 76 Cost...----------------------------------- 578. 65 19, 914.49 1, 506. 86 75, 776. 76 Expenditures----.......------------... ... ------------ 578. 65 19, 914. 49 1, 506. 86 75, 776. 76 1 Includes $29, 974. 42 Public Works funds. 28. BAYOU PLAQUEMINE BRULE, LA. Location.-This stream rises in the southwestern part of St. Landry Parish and flows about 75 miles in a southwesterly direc- tion, discharging into Bayou des Cannes about 33/4 miles above Mermentau, La. The section under improvement is from the mouth for a distance of about 19 miles to near Crowley, La. (See U. S. Geological Survey quadrangles Estherwood and Mermentau.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 6 feet deep at mean low Gulf and bottom width of 60 feet from the mouth to a point near Crowley, La., a distance of 19 miles, by dredging and removing obstructions. Under ordinary conditions the mean range of tide is about 2 inches at the mouth and nothing at the head, the extreme range being about 4 inches and nothing at mouth and head, respectively. Due to floods the variations of water surface are at times about 10 feet. The estimated cost of new work, revised in 1913, was $33,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $2,500. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 25, 1910. (H. Doc. 789, 60th Cong., 1st sess.) There is no published map. Terminal facilities.-The town of Crowley has constructed a feeder canal from the end of the improvement to Crowley and a warehouse at Crowley, both of which are open to all carriers without charge. This canal has shoaled to a controlling depth of 2 feet and practically no commercial traffic now uses the facilities at Crowley. Along the bayou, landings are made on the banks. Upon completion of maintenance dredging of the canal from the improvement to Crowley the facilities will be considered adequate for existing commerce. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 991 Operations and results during fiscal year.-Supervision, inspec- tion, and patrol of the waterway were carried on by hired labor at a cost of $819.27 for maintenance. Expenditures were $623.45. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1915. The channel is in poor condition. The controlling depths, mean low Gulf (February 1949), were: Mile 0 to mile 6.5, 15 feet; to mile 7.5, 10 feet; to mile 8, 6 feet. Overhanging trees restrict width above mile 6; snags, trees, and unattended bridge prevent navigation above mile 8. The total costs under the existing project to the end of the fiscal year were $69,540.29, of which $32,759.90 was for new work and $36,780.39 for maintenance; expenditures were $69,- 344.47. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated ....------------------------------- ........---------------------------- $32,759.90 Cost....------------. . ..--------------.. . ..------------ ..--------------..-------------- 32,759.90 Expenditures...------------------------------------------------------------ 32, 759.90 Maintenance: Appropriated----... ------------ $19, 884.31 $500.00 -...... $800.00 36, 780.39 Cost------------ $6,615.69 _ 480.73 -- -819.27 36, 780.39 Expenditures .. 6, 615. 69 - .. 424.10 $56.63 623.45 36, 584. 57 29. BAYOU QUEUE DE TORTUE, LA. Location.-Bayou Queue de Tortue rises in the western part of Lafayette Parish, La., and flows in a southwesterly, then westerly direction between Acadia and Vermilion Parishes, entering the Mermentau River about 5 miles above the head of Lake Arthur. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1116 and U. S. Geological Survey quadrangles Lake Arthur and Gueydan.) The stream is 50 to 110 feet wide and about 60 miles long. The section under improvement is 14 miles long, measured through the pro- posed cut-offs, and extends from the mouth to the Southern Pacific Railroad bridge at Riceville, La. The stream is tidal. The water- shed is about 285 square miles. The discharge at low water is about 40 second-feet. Existing project.-This provides for the removal of obstructions from its mouth to the Southern Pacific Railroad bridge at Rice- ville, La., and for dredging 10 cut-offs, aggregating 1,765 feet in length, reducing the distance from the mouth of the bayou to the bridge to about 14 miles. No channel dimensions were specified. Under ordinary conditions the mean range of tide is about 5 inches at the mouth and nothing at the head, and the extreme range about 10 inches and nothing, respectively. During severe rains there is at times a rise of 6 feet. The estimated cost of new work, revised in 1921, is $45,000. 992 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual maintenance is $1,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of July 25, 1912 (H. Doc. 609, 61st Cong., 2d sess.). The latest published map is printed opposite page 2466 of the Annual Re- port for 1916. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with on August 17, 1920. Terminal facilities.-There are no terminal facilities on the bayou other than a warehouse and a small wharf at mile 6, which is used principally for shipping rice. Landings at the pumping plants are generally made on the banks. The terminals are con- sidered adequate for the existing commerce. There are no public wharves open to use of all carriers on equal terms. (For a full description of terminal facilities, see H. Doc. 652, 66th Cong., 2d sess.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-Supervision, inspec- tion and patrol of the waterway were carried on by hired labor at a cost of $500 for maintenance; expenditures were $421.06. Condition at end of fiscal year.-JIn 1915 the stream was snagged and cut-offs numbered 1. 2, 5, 6, 9, and 10 were cleared. In 1921 cut-offs numbered 1, 2, and 3 were partly dredged, and number 3 was partly cleared. The remaining work on the project was accomplished during the period November 28, 1922, and March 12, 1923. The controlling depth, mean low Gulf (February 1949), was 10 feet. Numerous submerged logs and overhanging trees make the stream practically non-navigable. The total costs under the existing project to the end of the fiscal year were $38,131.28, of which $33,355.18 was for new work, and $4,776.10 for maintenance; expenditures were $38,052.34. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated-... -.......... ..... _...- . . .. . ..... ...--------------- $33,355.18 Cost..................------------..--------.--------------.....----------------------------33, 355.18 Expenditures--------------------....-------------... ...--. .. .. . ..... .... 33,355.18 Maintenance: Appropriated-----...... ._ ..--- - .--- ..--- .--------- ------. ---- . $500.00 4, 776.10 Cost----- . ...----------------------------------------------------.. 500.00 4,776.10 . . . Expenditures------- .. . ..-..-- . . --------- 421.06 4, 697.16 30. CALCASIEU RIVER AND PASS, LA. Location.-Calcasieu River has its source in southwestern Louisiana, and flows in a general southerly direction to the Gulf of Mexico. About 25 miles from the Gulf it debouches into Cal- casieu Lake, which lake is about 18 miles long. The connection between the lake and the Gulf, about 7 miles long, is known as RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ORLEANS,: LA., DISTRICT 998 Calcasieu Pass. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 591 and 592; U. S. Geological Survey maps, Edna, Thompson Bluff, Hecker, Moss Bluff, Lake Charles, West Lake, Moss Lake Hackberry, Sweet Lake, Brown's Lake, Holly Beach, Grand Bayou, and Cameron quadrangles; and Corps of Engineers navigation maps of Intracoastal Waterway and Atchafalaya River system.) Previous projects.-The original project for this improvement was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 10, 1872. Ap- propriations were made by the River and Harbor Acts of March 3, 1881, August 2, 1882, July 5, 1884, and August 11, 1888. The project was modified by the River and Harbor Acts of September 19, 1890, July 13, 1892, and September 22, 1922. For further details, see Annual Report for 1936, page 719, and Annual Report for 1938, page 819. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 35 feet deep and 250 feet wide from the wharves of the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District by way of Calcasieu River including Clooney Island Loop, to the head of Choupique cut-off; thence by a land- and-water cut along the west shore of Calcasieu Lake; thence to and through Calcasieu Pass by a designated route to the Gulf of Mexico, subject to such change in alinement as is approved by the Chief of Engineers; the reconstruction and extension of the exist- ing jetties initially to the seaward end of the east jetty, and further extension to the 15-foot depth contour if found advisable to reduce maintenance dredging costs; dredging a channel 35 to 37 feet deep and 250 feet wide between jetties, and an approach channel 37 feet deep and 40 feet wide from the sea end of the jetties to a depth of 37 feet in the Gulf of Mexico; also for the improvement of the river from Lake Charles to Phillips Bluff by removing logs, snags, overhanging trees, and by dredging. Total length of improvement is 94.7 miles. Under ordinary con- ditions, the mean range of tide is 10 inches at the mouth, diminish- ing to zero at Phillips Bluff, the extreme range being 14 inches and zero, respectively. The estimate of cost for new work, including $3,400,000 for the extension of the jetties to the 15-foot depth contour, revised in 1950, is $12,645,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for cost of maintenance is $278,000 annually. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Modification of original project of 1872, dated May H. Ex. Doe. 46, 46th Cong., 3d 12. 1881, provided for general improvement of the sess.; and Annual Report 1881, river from Phillips Bluff to the mouth by removing p. 1301. logs, snags, and overhanging trees, and by dredg- ing. Aug. 26, 1937 Channel 30 feet deep and 250 feet wide from the Lake H. Doc. 299, 75th Cong., 1st sess. Charles docks to the Gulf of Mexico. Mar. 2, 1945 Channel 30 feet deep and 250 feet wide around Cloo- H. Doc. 465, 77th Cong., 1st sess. ney Island. July 24, 1946 Channel depth of 35 feet from the wharves of the S. Doe. 190, 79th Cong., 2d sess. Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District, in- (Contains latest published map.) cluding Clooney Island Loop, to the jetty channel, a uniformly increasing depth of 35 to 37 feet in the jetty channel, and a depth of 37 feet in the ap- proach channel in the Gulf of Mexico. 994 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Local cooperation.-Requirements of local cooperation fully complied with. The Board of Commissioners of Lake Charles Har- bor aid Terminal District, who have jurisdiction of Calcasieu Parish, have furnished assurances which were approved by the Assistant Secretary of Army on July 6, 1948, and accepted by the district engineer, New Orleans district, on July 16, 1948. The police jury of Cameron Parish has furnished assurances which were approved by the Under Secretary of Army on March 28, 1950, and accepted by the district engineer, New Orleans district, on Api'il 12, 1950. Under date of January 5, 1922, a permit was granted by the Assistant Secretary of War to the police jury of Calcasieu Parish to enlarge this river where necessary between Lake Charles and the eastern end of the Calcasieu-Sabine section of the Intracoastal Waterway to a depth of 30 feet over a bottom width of 125 feet. Terminal facilities.-Terminal facilities at the Port of Lake Charles are owned by the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District and operated by a board of commissioners. In addition to the municipally owned terminals, there are several privately owned and operated wharf structures located on the existing ship channel. (For further details see Port Series No. 21, "The Port of Lake Charles, La." revised 1947.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-During the period August 14 and September 1, 1949, the U. S. dredge Langfitt re- moved 690,534 cubic yards of shoaled material from Calcasieu River and Pass bar channel at a cost of $70,776.19 for new work. Preparation of preliminary plans and specifications, report on model study, and surveys were carried on by hired labor at a cost of $4,935.82 for new work. Surveys, inspections, patrol of the waterway, and maintenance of signs and markers were con- tinued by hired labor at a cost of $1,405.10 for maintenance. Deepening of the 250-foot channel to 35 feet between miles 12.8 and 24.1 was accomplished during the period September 5, 1949, and April 6, 1950, by contract with the dredge Duplex, in remov- ing 5,839,270 cubic yards at a cost of $763,651.94 for new work. Delayed contract charges from prior fiscal year amount to $29,- 403.13, new work. The total costs were $868,552.72, of which $867,147.62 was for new work and 1,405.10 for maintenance; expenditures were $867,561.85. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Dredging under the existing project, prior to the modifications adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of March 2, 1945, and July 24, 1946, was completed in 1941, and the 30- by 250-foot ship channel was formally opened to deep draft traffic on July 12, 1941. Work on modification of the channel was initiated on August 14, 1949, when dredging of partial channel over the bar from station 1900+00 inside the jetties to the -32-foot contour in the Gulf of Mexico was commenced by the U. S. dredge Langfitt. Dur- ing the period September 5, 1949, and May 6, 1950, all work was completed for deepening of the 250-foot channel to 35 feet from Lake Charles Harbor downstream to St. Johns Island, approxi- RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 995 mate mile 30.7, including the 35- by 250-foot channel in the loop around Clooney Island and a 6- by 20-foot connecting canal be- ginning at mile 25.9, Calcasieu River, and extending south- westerly approximately one mile to West Cove Canal. Dredging of the channel to project dimensions between miles 30.4 and 32.0 is under contract. The Calcasieu Pass jetties, initiated under the previous project and completed in May 1942, extend to the 10-foot depth contour and are in good condition. The east jetty, approximately 8,620 feet long, has been built to approximately 6 feet above mean low Gulf, and extends seaward from the existing Gulf shore line a distance of 6,820 feet. The west jetty, 8,050 feet long, has been built to approximately 4 feet above mean low Gulf and extends seaward from the existing Gulf shore line a distance of 6,795 feet. The jetty structure is considered complete unless at a later date it is found necessary to extend the jetties seaward to the 15-foot depth contour, as provided for in the project. Work remaining to be done, besides that which is under con- tract, consists of completing the approach and jetty channels to the 37-foot depth contour in the Gulf, extending the jetties sea- ward to the 15-foot depth contour, if and when found necessary, and construction of highway bridge over Calcasieu Pass. The project as modified is considered 48 percent complete. The controlling depths, mean low Gulf (May 1950), were: Over bar, 31 feet; through jetty channel to Lake Charles, 35 feet (except vicinity of St. Johns Island where it is 33 feet and Burton's Landing, where it is 29.5 feet); to West Fork, 22 feet; to Old Town Ferry, 13 feet; to Phillips Bluff, 5 feet. The channel in the last two localities is very narrow and crooked with over- hanging trees. The total costs of the existing project to the end of the fiscal year were $7,217,237.06, of which $6,072,287.74 was for new work and $1,144,949.32 was for maintenance. The total expenditures were $7,220,199.09. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $149,040.55, plus accounts receivable, $2,978.94, and anticipated allotments of $600,000 for new work and $2,360 for maintenance, a total of $754,379.49, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950 .......................... $16.91 New work: By contract: Continuing the deepening of the channel to project dimensions between mile 0 and mile 5 .......................... $69,764.00 Construction of highway bridge over Calcasieu Pass (lump sum contract) .... 65,134.00 By hired labor: Channel deepening to 37-foot contour by U. S. dredge Langf/itt ................ 599,208.00 Surveys ............................... 11,425.00 Calcasieu River model study ............ 876.00 746,407.00 996 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Maintenance: By hired labor: Supervision, inspection and patrol of waterway ........................... 2,700.58 Clearing and snagging ........... . 5,255.00 7,955.58 Total for all work .............................. 754,379.49 The additional sum of $1,225,000 can be profitably expended for the following scheduled work during the fiscal year 1952: New work by hired labor: Continuing the deepening of the bar channel to the 37-foot contour in the Gulf of Mexico with U. S. dredge Langfitt ............................... $1,025,000 Maintenance by hired labor: Dredging the bar channel with U. S. dredge Langfitt, as required, and channel patrol and maintenance of markers .................................. 200,000 Total for all work ................................. 1,225,000 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 Tune 30, 1950, including -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated....------------ $10,000.00 $550, 000.00 $500,000.00 $900,000.00 $6.714, 601. 57 Cost_--------------- 9,416.99 028.19 867,147.626, 563, 201.37 937, Expenditures.----- ---_ ---- _ -_ _ _ 358.61 950,987.30 865,225.83 6,571,180.31 Maintenance: Appropriated... -- $48, 000. 00 8, 000. 00 80, 000.00 53,000. 00 77, 000.00 1, 418, 569. 58 Cost _.... 249, 744. 55 Expenditures .... 248,172. 71 57, 752.46 57, 496. 88 63, 339.70 62, 295. 51 67, 366.49 67, 436.75 1,405.10 2, 336.02 1,339,803. -0 1, 339, 783.29 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................... $3,330.21 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ........ 600,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ...... 603,330.21 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................... 5,826,300.00 31. LAKE CHARLES DEEP WATER CHANNEL, LA. Location.-The Lake Charles Deep Water Channel, 24.9 miles in length, extends from the Calcasieu River to the Sabine River, following the Calcasieu-Sabine section of the Intracoastal Water- way. The channel has access to deep water through the Sabine River, Sabine-Neches Canal, Port Arthur Canal, and Sabine Pass to the Gulf of Mexico. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 592; U. S. Geological Survey maps, Moss Lake, Black Lake, Cameron Farms, and Phoenix Lake quadrangles; and Corps of Engineers navigation maps of Intracoastal Waterway and Atcha- falaya River system.) Existing project.-This provides for the maintenance of a chan- nel 30 feet deep, with a bottom width of 125 feet, from Calcasieu River to the Sabine River. Under ordinary conditions, the mean range of tide is 2 to 3 inches; variations of 1 to 2 feet may be experienced due to high water on the Sabine or Calcasieu River. The estimated cost of the work, made in 1931, is $50,000 for the first initial maintenance and $30,000 annually thereafter. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 997 The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Aug. 30, 19351 Maintenance of channel 30 feet by 125 feet from Lake H. Doc. 172, 72d Cong., 1st sess. Charles, La., to Sabine River. Aug. 26, 1937 Section of Calcasieu River from Intracoastal Water- H. Doc. 299, 75th Cong., 1st sess. way to Lake Charles dropped from existing project. (modifying project for Calcasieu River and Pass). 1 Includled in the Public Works Administration program, Jan. 3, 1934. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Under a permit granted January 5, 1922, the police jury of Calcasieu Parish ex- pended $2,630,350 in enlarging the Calcasieu-Sabine River section of the Intracoastal Waterway to a depth of 30 feet over a bottom width of 125 feet. Terminal facilities.-(See project for Calcasieu River and Pass.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-Supervision, inspec- tion, and patrol of waterway were carried on by hired labor at a cost of $1,221.16 for maintenance; expenditures were $1,171.14. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The controlling depths, mean low Gulf (February 1950), were: 21 feet in mid-section of chan- nel, 18 feet in south outside quarter, and 19 feet in north outside quarter. Controlling depth is at junction of the Calcasieu River and Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $241,896.14, all for maintenance. The total expenditures were $241,846.12. Included in both total costs and expenditures are Public Works funds in the amount of $79,577.63. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated....... . ..------------ -------.....------- -----------..-- ----------- ... . ---- Cost.... . . . . . ... . . . . . . ...----------------------------------------------- Expenditures- .. . . . . ..------------------------ -----------------------.-------------- Maintenance: Appropriated... ---- $1, 700.00 -$1, 027.22 $300.00 -- $1, 200.00 1$241, 896.14 Cost -...- - -- Expenditures---- ........... ...------------ ..------------ 278.84 222. 21 - $56. 63 1,221.16 1,171.14 1241, 896.14 1241, 846.12 1 Includes $79. 577. 63 Public Work funds. 32. VINTON WATERWAY, LA. Location.-Vinton Waterway is an artificial canal, extending from the town of Vinton southward 9.7 miles to the Lake Charles Deep Water Channel, which it intersects at a point about 8 miles east of the Sabine River (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey 998 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Chart No. 1116 and U. S. Geological Survey maps, Vinton and Cameron Farms quadrangles). Existing project.-This provides for a waterway 9 feet deep and 60 feet wide from the intersection of the Vinton Waterway with the Lake Charles Deep Water Channel to a turning basin of the same depth, 100 feet wide and 200 feet long, at Vinton. Normal tidal variation is about 1 foot. The revised estimate of cost of new work made in 1950 is $42,- 500. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $1,500. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act approved August 26, 1937 (House Doc. No. 160, 75th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937, provides that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, a right-of-way, not less than 200 feet wide, ex- tending not less than 100 feet on each side of the centerline of the waterway, suitable spoil-disposal areas for new work and for subsequent maintenance, as required, and agree to construct ade- quate public terminal facilities at Vinton. Terminal facilities.-There is a small private oil-loading wharf near Ged, at mile 6. A public terminal at Vinton is required as a measure of local cooperation. These facilities will be adequate for prospective commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been done under the existing project. The controlling depths, mean low Gulf (June 1949), were: Gulf Intracoastal Waterway to lower end of Ged oil docks, 10 feet; to highway bridge, 7 feet; not navigable above bridge due to bar across stream used for rice irrigation. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled during the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. 33. REMOVING THE WATER HYACINTH (LOUISIANA) Location.-Lakes and streams tributary to the Gulf coast. Existing project.-This project provides for the extermination or removal of plants from the navigable waters of the States of Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas, so far as they are or may become an obstruction to navigation, by any mechanical, chemical, or other means whatsoever; for the con- struction and operation of boats equipped with suitable machinery for such removal; and for the construction and operation of booms to prevent the drifting of plants from one stream to another. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $500,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 999 Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 3, 1899 Made appropriations for the States of Florida and H. Doc. 91, 55th Cong., 3d sess. Louisiana and provided for the extermination or removal of plants, the building of boats, and the establishment of booms. June 13, 1902 Authorized the use of mechanical, chemical, or other means whatsoever. Mar. 3, 1905 Made the appropriation available for the State of Texas. Do ..... _.. In making appropriations for Florida, provided that Mar. 2, 1907 f no chemical process injurious to cattle shall be used July 25, 1912 Made the appropriation available for the State of Mississippi and also made available for use in that State the operating plant pertaining to the work in Louisiana. July 27, 1916 Made the appropriation available for the State of Alabama. Local cooperation.-None required. Terminal facilities.-The terminal facilities of the various streams from which hyacinths were removed are described in the report for the improvement of these streams. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The mechanical destruction plant Kenny and five aquatic vegetation destroyers of the semisubmerged, rotary saw type, destroyed a total of 28,496,- 624 square yards of vegetation in Bayous Alligator, Black, Bien- venue, Bull Tail, Cadet, Cane, Carrion Crow, Chene Blanc, Cherami, Chevreuil, Copassaw, Des Oies, Folse, Fusil, Grand, La Branche, Lafourche, L'Eau Bleu, Long, Magazille, Milhomme, Morgan City, Owl, Penchant, Petite Amite, Reponds Pas, Segnette, Sherman, Sorrel, Stinking, Teche, Traverse, White Oak, Yellow, Bedico Creek, Belle River, Blind River, Blood River, Black Lake, the Hammond Highway Canal and the Airline Highway Canal, the Intracoastal Waterway, Natalbany River, Ponchatoula River, Tickfaw River, and Upper Grand River. A total of 13,138,670 square yards of vegetation was treated with chemicals in the Amite River, Bayous Barbary, Big Branch, Black, Boeuf, Bon- fouca, Cadet, Cane, Chene Blanc, Cherami, Chevreuil, Desire, du Mar, Folse, Fusil, Grand, Lafourche, L'Eau Bleu, Lacombe, Lecompte, Liberty, Middle, Morgan City, Owl, Paguet, Segnette, Sherman, Stinking, St. John, Bedico Creek, Black Lake, Blind River, Blood River, Lizard Creek, Natalbany River, North Pass, Ponchatoula River, Tangipahoa River, Upper Grand River, Lake Fields, Lake Hackberry, Lake Hatch, Lake Long, Lake Penchant, Lake Theriot, the Hammond Highway Canal, and the Airline Highway Canal, a considerable portion of this work being ac- complished by helicopter. No conveyors were used and no hand removal work was undertaken. Operations were extended to include large portions of feeder areas and efforts were made to cover entire stream systems by mechanical and chemical means combined where stream condi- tions lent themselves to this type of over-all operation. The prin- cipal navigable waterways of the district over which the greater portion of water-borne traffic moved were maintained relatively free of vegetation. Heavy usage forced several units into repair status towards the close of the fiscal year and resulted in the formation of numerous small jams of vegetation scattered 1000 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 throughout the district. The pilot model for the six additional aquatic vegetation destroyers was under test throughout the major portion of the period and revisions found necessary as a result of these tests are under way. Revisions to the crushing machinery and pick-up conveyor on the U. S. Kenny are still pend- ing. Hired labor costs amounted to $334,349.37. Costs amounted to $22,218 on contract which expired on March 29, 1950, for research in connection with the study and investiga- tion of a chemical means of destroying water hyacinths and other aquatic vegetation in the navigable waterways of the district. The total costs were $356,567.37 for maintenance; expenditures were $362,988.73. Condition at end of fiscal year.-From 1900 to 1902 a boat with suitable machinery for removing and crushing hyacinths was operated. From that time until 1936, the hyacinths were con- trolled by spraying with a solution of arsenic and caustic soda, by hand removal, and by means of booms and barricades. The use of arsenic and caustic soda has been discontinued and hand re- moval has been supplanted by the use of mechanical equipment in conjunction with the best available chemical spray. Present methods of control are by means of a crushing plant, semisub- merged, rotary saw type destroyers, chemical treatment, and booms and barricades. Excellent results are being obtained within the limits of available plant. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $3,073,518.01 for maintenance; expenditures were $3,070,197.66. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year amounting to $17,293.84, plus accounts receivable, $30.84, and an anticipated allotment of $254,560, July, a total of $271,884.68, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950 ............................ $3,351.19 Maintenance by hired labor: Mechanical destruction ................................ 130,000.00 Destruction by chemicals .............................. 132,000.00 Experimental work .................................... 3,400.00 Examinations, surveys, reports ......................... 3,133.49 Total .............................................. 271,884.68 The additional sum of $300,000 is needed to be appropriated for fiscal year 1952 for maintenance work by hired labor, com- prising: Control by structures, mechanical destruction, destruc- tion by chemicals, experimental work, examinations, surveys, and reports. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 1001 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- 1946__ 119fiscal 194_ years 1946 1947 1918 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated.......... Cost... Expenditures---..----------- Maintenance: Appropriated... $214, 000.00 . $250, 000.00 $293, 500.00 $300, 000.00 $3, 087, 491.50 Cost.-----------161, 666. 36 $131, 496. 47 240, 286. 46 290, 254. 18 356, 567.37 3,073, 518. 01 Expenditures .... -- 173, 294. 30 123, 702. 77 238, 676. 68 280, 781.16 362, 988.73 3, 070, 197. 66 34. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES (GENERAL) The cost of work during the fiscal year amounted to $203,044.13; the expenditures were $202,843.41. The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $23,412.02, plus $408.42, accounts receivable, and an anticipated allotment of $246,000 (including $72,000 for Arkan- sas-White-Red Basins report), in fiscal year 1951, a total of $269,820.44, will be applied as needed during fiscal year 1951 in payment of expenses incurred under this heading. The additional sums of $232,300 for examinations and surveys (including $201,000 for Arkansas-White-Red Basins report) and $125,000 for contingencies, a total of $357,300, can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary U. S. FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated---..............---------------------------------- ---------------------- C ost . . -- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . E xpenditures.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . Maintenance: Appropriated...-- $116,440.00 $73, 239.11 $111, 500.00 $179, 614.69 $209, 850.00 1$2, 360,018. 97 Cost...------------90, 523.35 127, 541. 95 154, 301.77 179, 014.84 203, 044. 13 12, 339. 764. 43 Expenditures - . - - 101, 201.55 127, 340. 13 152, 783.40 179, 522. 23 202, 843.41 12, 338. 794. 20 1 Contributed funds $8,350 accounted for on separate report. CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - -- - - --- fiscal years 1946 1947 1918 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated-..............................----------- ------ ----- Cost-------------.----------------------...------------------------------------- Expenditures--...------------ . . .--------------------------------------------------- Maintenance: Appropriated--- -------- ------------ $8,350.00 $8,350.00 Cost--...-...--- ------------------------------------- $6,162.75 -- 6,162.75 Expenditures....-----------..........------------.--------------. 6,162. 75 -------------- 6,162. 75 1002 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 35. CHANNEL IMPROVEMENT OF BAYOU TERRE AUX BOEUFS, LA. 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 river and harbor ap- propriations for any one fiscal year for the removal of accumulated snags and other obstructions and for protection, clearing, and straightening channels in navigable harbors, streams, and trib- utaries thereof when such work is advisable in the interest of navigation. During the fiscal year 1950 an allotment of $25,000 was re- ceived to provide a 5- by 50-foot clear channel in Bayou Terre aux Boeufs for navigation, by clearing and snagging between miles 10.5 and 18.25, and clearing, snagging, and dredging between miles 18.25 and 19.5. Plans and specifications are in preparation, and will be for- warded for approval upon receipt of necessary rights-of-way from the St. Bernard Parish police jury. During the fiscal year costs in the amount of $247.30 were in- curred by hired labor for maintenance in obtaining rights-of-way; expenditures were $168.45. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $24,831.55, will be applied to destumping, snagging, and dredging by contract during the fiscal year 1951. No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including --. .--. . . - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated ...-- Cost ------------------------------------------ ..--------- - Expenditures...--------------------------------- -- ----------- Maintenance: Appropriated.. ----------------------------------------------- $25,000.00 $25, 000.000 Cost--...--- ---------------------------------------------------- 247.30 247.30 Expenditures ..-------------------------------------------------- 168. 45 168. 45 RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 1003 36. INACTIVE NAVIGATION PROJECTS Cost and expenditures For last full to June 30, 1950 E t'mated Name of Project report see - - --- amn unt re- Annual quired to Report for- New work Maintenance complete 1. Sulphur River, Ark., and Tex........... 1919 $45, 988.99- ---........ (1) 2. Bayou Dorcheat,6 Loggy Bayou and Lake 1887 5, 000. 00 . . .-- ..- (1) Bisteneau, La. 6. 3. Bayou Pierre, Las. ........... 1887 8, 600. 00 .. (1) 4. Cane River, La.3- ..._...-.--- _------- 1910 2, 500.00 $1, 99) 50 (1) 5. Big Pigeon 2 and Little Pigeon Bayous, 1936 ........ 37, 66). 20 (1) La. 6 6. Bayou Vermilion, La .... ......... 1947 34, 900. 03 200,163. 83 (1) 7. Removing snags and other floating and (4) . ..----------- ------.. sunken obstructions in the Atchafalaya and Old Rivers from the junction with the Mississippi and Red Rivers down the Atchafalaya as far as Melville, La., and from the Mississippi River within the limits of the New Orleans district. 1 Completed. 2This project has not been completed as it has been superseded or most of its length by the 12 by 125- foot Gulf Intracoastal Waterway which coincides with or parallels it. Costs and expenditures prior to July 1, 1939, are reported under previous projects of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway between Apalachee Bay, Fla.,and the Mexican border (New Orleans district). 3 Abandonment recommended in H. Doc. 1692, 64th Cong., 2d sess. and H. Doc. 467, 69th Cong., 1st sess. 4 No work has been performed in the New Orleans district under this title. 5No commerce reported. 6 Channels adequate for existing commerce. 37. PLANT ALLOTMENT, NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -----. _- ..- -_ fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: A ppropriated ...... . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . - - - - - ..--- C ost -... . . -.-- - - - -- - - - -- - - - --.. . . . . . . .-- . ..-- - - - - - E xp en d itu res .... ............... .......... .............. ............................. ... ............ Maintenance: Appropriated... -$90, 000.00 $136, 395.33 $369, 879.17 $270,409.92 $20, 904. 32 $1, 736, 685. 50 C ost..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..- - - - - Expenditures..... -- 123,113.46 91,168. 62 197, 648. 26 42, 777. 45 -240, 428. 79 811,118. 45 1004 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Amite River and tributaries, River and Harbor Act, Louit na (flool control, ir i- Mar. 2, 1945. gation, navigation and drainm- age, and for the prevention of stream pollution and salt- water intrusion). Amite River and tributaries, Flood Control Act, Dec. Louisiana (flood control, rice 22, 1944. irrigation, navigation, pollu- tion, salt-water intrusion and drainage.) Arkansas, White, and Red Ri- Flood Control Act, May ver Basins. Ark.. La., Okla., 17, 1950. Tex., N. Mex., Colo., Kans., and Mo., with a view to de- veloping comprehensive and integrated plans of improve- ment for navigation, flood control, domestic and muni- cipal water supp'ies, reclama- tion and irri-atin, develop- ment and utilization of hy- droelectric power, conserva- tion of soil, forest and fish and wildlife resources including such consideration of recrea- tion uses, salinity and sedi- ment control, and pollution abatement as may be pro- vided for under Federal8 poli- cies and procedures. Assumption Parish, Bayou River and Harbor Act, Boeuf, La., in the interest of Mar. 2, 1945. navigation, flood control, beneficial uses of water, ma- larial control, and prevention of stream pollution in Bayou Lafourche, La., from Don- aldsonville to the Intracoast- al Waterway, and of the loca- tion of locks at the head of Bayou Lafourche at or near Donaldsonville. Atchafalaya (East) Basin pro- River and Harbor Act,_ tection levee, all streams and Mar. 2, 1945. bayous in Louisiana, east to the Mississippi River. Do------------------- -- Flood Control Act, Dec. 22, 1944. Atchafalaya (West) Basin pro- Flood Control Act, Dec._ tection levee, all streams and 22, 1944. bayous in southwest Louisi- ana west of, and south of lati- tude of Boyce. Atchafalaya River, La., Mor- River and Harbor Act,_ gan City, La., to Gulf of Mex- Mar. 2, 1945. ico3 (partial report Louisiana, all streams and bayous be- tween East Atchafalaya Ba- sin protection levee and Mississippi River). D o ---------- - - - - - Flood Control Act, Dec. 22, 1944. I Incorporated in a comprehensive report on Red River and tributaries, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, for navigation, flood control, power and irrigation, which has been prepared by the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors. 2Combined with review of reports Ouachita River and tributaries, Arkansas and Louisiana, submitted by district engineer, New Orleans District, March 30, 1948. Printed as Senate Document No. 117, 81st Cong., 1st sess. See annual report of Vicksburg district. 3 To be reported upon as a separate report as part of "All streams and bayous in Louisiana lying between the East Atchafalaya Basin protection levee and the Mississippi River" authorized for preliminary exam- ination and survey by River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, and Flood Control Act of December 22, 1944. 4 To be included in report "All streams and bayous in southwest part of Louisiana west of West Atcha- falaya Basin protection levee" authorized by River and Harbor Act, March 2, 1945, and Flood Control Act, December 22, 1944. b Field report was made by the Mississippi River Commission. 6 To assist Tulsa District. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 1005 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Atchafalaya River, La., ade- Senate Public Works quate navigable channel from Committee resolution, the Mississippi River via Old Sept. 23, 1949. and Atchafalaya 5 Rivers to Morgan City, La. Barataria Bay and connecting River and Harbor Act, channels, Louisiana, to pro- Mar. 2, 1945. vide a continuous waterway from the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf Intracoastal Water- way. Barataria Bay, La., with a view Rivers and Harbors Com to providing a connecting mittee resolution, Nov. waterway to Grand Ecaille.3 13, 1946. Bell City Drainage Canal, La. River and Harbor Act, Mar. 2, 1945. Black Cypress and Cypress River and Harbor Act, Rivers via waterway from Aug. 26, 1937. Shreveport, La., to Jefferson, Tex.' Black Cypress River, Tex., and River and Harbor Act, La., on Jefferson, Tex., June 20, 1938. Shreveport La., waterway.' Boeuf Bayou, Assumption Par- River and Harbor Act, ish, La., in the interest of Mar. 2, 1945. navigation, flood control, beneficial uses of water, mala- rial control, and prevention of stream pollution in Bayou Lafourche, La., from Donald- sonville to the Intracoastal Waterway. Boeuf Bayou to Chevruil River and Harbor Act, Bayou, La., via Grand Mar. 2, 1945. Bayou. Boeuf Bayou, Lafourche Par- River and Harbor Act, ish, Louisiana. Mar. 2, 1945. Calcasieu River and Pass. La., River and Harbor Act, for navigation (separate re- Mar. 2, 1945. port under authority of all streams and bayous in south- west Loui iana west of West Atchafalaya protection levee). Calcasieu River, La., for navi- Commerce Committee Aug. 23,1949; Not Unfavorable. gation, flood control, and irri- resolution, Feb. 8,1939; Aug. 25, printed. gation. Flood Control Com- 1949; Sen- mittee resolution, Jan. ate and 26, 1939; Rivers and House Harbors Committee ltrs. resolution, Jan. 24,1939. Chandeleur Islands to Indus- Commerce Committee trial Canal, New Orleans, resolution, Apr. 19, La., 40-foot ship channel, 1943. Mississippi River, emergency outlet to Gulf of Mexico. Do- --------- -------.. . Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee resolution, May 5, 1943. Chevreil Bayou to Bayou River and Harbor Act, Boeuf, La., via Grand Bayou. Mar. 2, 1945. Cypress Creek, Tex......... River and Harbor Act, Mar. 2, 1945. I Incorporated in a comprehensive report on Red River and tributaries, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, for navigation, flood control, power and irrigation, which has been prepared by the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors. 2Combined with review of reports Ouachita River and tributaries, Arkansas and Louisiana, submitted by district enginee', New Orleans District, March 30, 1948. Printed as Senate Document No. 117, 81st Cong., 1st sess. See annual report of Vicksburg district. Cuthorized 3 To be reported upon as a separate report as part of "All streams and bayous in Louisiana lying between the East Atchafaloya Basin protection levee and the Mississ ippi River" for preliminary exam- ination and survey by River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, and Flood Control Act of December 22, 1944. 4 To be included in report "All streams and bayous in southwest part of Louisiana west of West Atcha- falaya Basin protection levee" authorized by River and Harbor Act, March 2,1945, and Flood Control Act, December 22, 1944. bField report was made by the Mississippi River Commission. 4 To assist Tulsa District. 939127-51--vol. 1---64 1006 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Cypress River above Jefferson, River and Harbor Act, La., in Jefferson, Texas- Aug. 30, 1935. Shreveport, La., Waterway (reservoirs) .1 Cypress and Black Cypress Ri- River and Harbor Act, vers via waterway from Aug. 26, 1937. Shreveport, La., to Jefferson, Tex. (reservoirs in).1 Cypress River, Tex., and La., River and Harbor Act, on Jefferson, Tex.-Shreve- June 20, 1938. port, La., Waterway (reser- voirs in).1 Donaldsonville, Bayou Lafour- River and Harbor Act, che, La., to the Intracoastal Mar. 2, 1945. Waterway via Bayou Boeuf, Assumption Parish, or other streams, in the interest of navigation, flood control, etc. DuLarge Bayou, La., outlet to River and Harbor Act, Gulf of Mexico to accommo- Mar. 2, 1945; Flood date shrimp 3 vessels of 6 or 7- Control Act, Dec. 22, foot draft (partial report 1944. Louisiana, all streams and Bayous east of East Atcha- falaya Basin protection levee). Golden Meadow, La., to the River and Harbor Act, Gulf of Mexico, 3 via Bayou Mar. 2, 1945. Lafourche. Grand Bayou, connecting River and Harbor Act, Bayou Boeuf3 and Bayou Mar. 2, 1945. Chevreuil, La. Grand Caillou Bayou, La., out- River and Harbor Act, let to Gulf of Mexico to ac- Mar. 2, 1945. commodate shrimp 3 vessels of 6- or 7-foot draft (partial report Louisiana, all streams and bayous east of East Atcha- falaya Basin protectionlevee). .... ........ Do-........_ _ Flood Control Act, Dec. 22, 1944. Grand Caillou and LeCarpe River and Harbor Com- Bayous, Louisiana. mittee resolution, Apr. 4, 1938. Grand Ecaille, with a view to River and Harbor Com- providing a connecting water- mittee resolution, Nov. way to Barataria Bay, La.3 13, 1946. Gulf Intracoastal Waterway to River and Harbor Act, Donaldsonville, La., via Mar. 2, 1945. Bayou Boeuf in the interest of navigation, flood control, beneficial uses of water, mala- rial control and prevention of stream pollution in Bayou Lafourche, and the location of locks at the head of Bayou Lafourche at or near Donald- sonville. Gulf Intracoastal Waterway to River and Harbor Act, the Gulf of Mexico, via Bara- Mar: 2, 1945. taria Bay, and connecting channels, La. 1 Incorporated in a comprehensive report on Red River and tributaries, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, for navigation, flood control, power and irrigation, which has been prepared by the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors. 2 Combined with review of reports Ouachita River and tributaries, Arkansas and Louisiana, submitted by district engineer, New Orleans District, March 30, 1948. Printed as Senate Document No. 117, 81st Cong., 1st sess. See annual report of Vicksburg district. 3 To be reported upon as a separate report as part of "All streams and bayous in Louisiana lying between the East Atchafalaya Basin protection levee and the Mississippi River" authorized for preliminary exam- ination and survey by River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, and Flood Control Act of December 22, 1944. 4 To be included in report "All streams and bayous in southwest part of Louisiana west of West Atcha- falaya Basin protection levee" authorized by River and Harbor Act, March 2, 1945, and Flood Control Act, December 22, 1944. b Field report was made by the Mississippi River Commission. 6 To assist Tulsa District. RIVERS AND HARBORS iEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 1007 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Houma, La., outlets to open River and Harbor Act, waters of Gulf of Mexico, to Mar. 2, 1945; Flood accommodate vessels of Control Act, Dec. 22, shrimp trawler type of 6- or 1944. 7-foot draft (via Bayous Ter- rebonne, Petit Caillou, Grand Caillou and DuLarge, Terrebonne Parish, La.)3 (partial report, Louisiana, all streams and bayous east of Atchafalaya). Industrial Canal New Orleans, Commerce Committee. La., to Chandeleur Island- resolution, Apr. 19, Mississippi River emergency 1943. outlet to Gulf of Mexico, 40- foot ship channel. Do.... .. . .. .-- .. . River and Harbor Com- mittee resolution,May 5, 1943. Jefferson-Shreveport Water- River and Harbor Act, way, Tex., and La.,enlarging Aug. 30, 1935. existing project and establish- ing reservoir on Cypress Ri- ver above Jefferson, Tex.1 Jefferson-Shreveport Water- River and Harbor Act, way, Tex., and La., via Red Aug. 26, 1937. River to Mississippi River, including reservoirs in Cy- press1 and Black Cypress Ri- vers. Jefferson-Shreveport Water- River and Harbor Act, way, Tex., and La., thence June 20, 1938. via Red River to the Missis- sippi River, survey for navi- gation, flood control, power, and irrigation, including wa- ter supply reservoirs in Cy- press and Black Cypress Ri- vers.' Lafourche Bayou, La., from River and Harbor Act, Donaldsonville to the Intra- Mar. 2, 1945. coastal Waterway, via Bayou Boeuf, Assumption Parish, or other streams, for naviga- tion, flood control beneficial uses of water, malarial con- trol, prevention of stream pollution, and of the location of locks at the head of said bayou at or near Donaldson- ville, La.3 Lafourche Bayou, La., from River and Harbor Act, Leeville or Golden Meadow 3 Mar. 2, 1945. to the Gulf of Mexico. Lafourche Parish, Bayou River and Harbor Act, Boeuf, La. Mar. 2, 1945. Lake Charles Deep Water Senate Public Works Channel, La., modification Committee resolution, (for deep draft ship traffic). Sept. 23, 1949. LeCarpe Bayou, and Grand Rivers and Harbors Com- Caillou Bayou, La. mittee resolution, Apr. 4, 1938. 1Incorporated in a comprehensive report on Red River and tributaries, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, for navigation, flood control, power and irrigation, which has been prepared by the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors. 2 Combined with review of reports Ouachita River and tributaries, Arkansas and Louisiana, submitted by district engineer, New Orleans District, March 30, 1948. Printed as Senate Document No. 117, 81st Cong., 1st sess. See annual report of Vicksburg district. 3 To be reported upon as a separate report as part of "All streams and bayous in Louisiana lying between the East Atchafalaya Basin protection levee and the Mississippi River" authorized for preliminary exam- ination and survey by River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, and Flood Control Act of December 22, 1944. 4 To be included in report "All streams and bayous in southwest part of Louisiana west of West Atcha. falaya Basin protection levee" authorized by River and Harbor Act, March 2, 1945, and Flood Control Act, December 22, 1944. ' Field report was made by the Mississippi River Commission. 6 To assist Tulsa District. 1008 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendatlon Leeville, La., to the Gulf of River and Harbor Act, Mex. via Bayou Lafourche. Mar. 2, 1945. Louisiana, all streams and River and Harbor Act, bayous between East Atcha- Mar. 2, 1945. afalayaBasin protection levee and Mississippi River (flood control, irrigation, naviga- tion, and drainage, and for the prevention of stream po- lution3 and salt-water intru- sion.) Louisiana, all streams and Flood Control Act, Dec....... Bayous between East Atcha- 22, 1944. falaya Basin protection levee and Mississippi River (flood control, rice irrigation, navi- gation, pollution, salt-water 3 intrusion and drainage) Louisiana, all streams and River and Harbor Act, . bayous in southwest part, Mar. 2, 1945. west of West Atchafalaya Basin protection levee, and south of latitude of Boyce (flood control, irrigation, navigation, and drainage, and for the prevention of stream pollution and salt- water intrusion). Louisiana, all streams and Flood Control Act, Dec. bayous in southwest part, 22, 1944. west of West Atchafalaya Basin protection levee, and south of latitude of Boyce (flood control, rice irrigation, navigation, pollution, salt- water intrusion, and drain- age). Louisiana, waters of, and other Rivers and Harbors Com- States affected by water-hya- mittee resolution, Feb. cinth obstructions. 6, 1945. Mandeville, La., protection of River and Harbor Act, shoreline and repairs to exist- Mar. 2, 1945. ing protective works at, on Lake Ponchartrain. Mermentau River and tributa- House Public Works ries, La., additional improve- Committee resolution. ments in the interest of navi- Jul. 13, 1949. gation, drainage, flood con-4 trol, and salt water control. Mississippi River, all streams River and Harbor Act, and bayous in Louisiana west Mar. 2, 1945. of, to the Atchafalaya (East) Basin protection levee. Do..........-- - ------- . Flood Control Act, Dec. 22, 1944. Mississippi River at and below Commerce Committee New Orleans, La., decrease resolution, Apr. 25, in salinity. 1940. Do.........----------- -- Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee resolution, Apr. 25, 1940. 1Incorporated in a comprehensive report on Red River and tributaries, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, for navigation, flood control, power and irrigation, which has been prepared by the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors. 2 Combined with review of reports Ouachita River and tributaries, Arkansas and Louisiana submitted by district engineer, New Orleans District, March 30, 1948. Printed as Senate Document No. 117, 81st Cong., 1st sess. See annual report of Vicksburg district. 3 Tobe reported upon as a separate report as part of "All streams and bayous in Louisiana lying between the East Atchafalaya Basin protection levee and the Mississippi River" authorized for preliminary exam- ination and survey by River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, and Flood Control Act of December 22, 1944. STo be included in report "All streams and bayous in southwest part of Louisiana west of West Atcha- falaya Basin protection levee" authorized by River and Harbor Act, March 2, 1945, and Flood Control Act, December 22, 1944. b Field report was made by the Mississippi River Commission. 6 To assist Tulsa District. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 1009 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Mississ'ppi River, emergency Commerce Committee outlet to Gulf of Mexico, 40- resolution, Apr. 19, foot ship channel from the 1943. Industrial Canal, New Or- leans, La., eastward to the Rigolets and thence to Chan- deleur Islands. Do..... ..........---------------- Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee resolution, May 5, 1943. Mississinpi River at or near River and Harbor Act, New Orleans, La., to the Gulf Mar. 2, 1945. of Mexico, Ship canal via the best available route or routes. Morgan City, La., to Gulf of River and Harbor Act, Mexico, Atchafalaya River, Mar. 2, 1945. La.3 (partial report Louisiana all streams and bayous be- tween East Atchafalaya Ba- sin protection levee and Mis- sissippi River). Do-...-------- --------Flood Control Act, Dec. 22, 1944. New Iberia Commercial Canal, River and Harbor Act, La., 4extension (for barge traf- May 17, 1950. fic). New Orleans, La., emergency Commerce Committee outlet from the Mississippi resolution, Apr. 19, River to the Gulf of Mexico, 1943. 40-foot ship channel via the Industrial Canal eastward to the RBlolets, and thence to Chatdaleur Islands. Do..------- ---------- --- Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee resolution, May 5, 1943. New Orleans, La., to the Gulf River and Harbor Act, Of Mexico, ship canal via the Mar. 2, 1945. best available route or routes, Mississippi River at or near New Orleans, La. New Orleans, La., construction River and Harbor Act, of seaplane base on Lake Mar. 2, 1945. Pontchartrain in vicinity of. Old and Atchafalaya Rivers, Senate Public Works La., adequate navigable Committee resolution, channel from Mississippi3 Sept. 23, 1949. River to Morgan City, La. Orleans Parish, La., Lake Senate Public Works Pontchartrain, with respect Committee resolution, to flood control, navigation, Jan. 28, 1949. and beach erosion control. Ouachita River and tributa- Flood Control Commit- Oct. 10,1949 S. Doc. 117, Favorable. ries, Ark., and La.2 tee resolution, Feb. 10, 81st Cong., 1938. 1stsess. Ouachita River System, La., Flood Control Commit- Oct. 10,1949 S. Doc. 117, Do. and Ark., and connecting tee resolution, Jan. 26, 81st Cong., waterways, singly or together 1939; Commerce Com- 1stsess. for navigation, flood control mittee resolution, Feb. and irrigation.2 8, 1939; Rivers and Harbors Committee resolutionif Jan. 24, 1939. 1Incorporated in a comprehensive report on Red River and tributaries, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, for navigation, flood control, power and irrigation, which has been prepared by the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors. * Combined with review of reports Ouachita River and tributaries, Arkansas and Louisiana, submitted by district engineer, New Orleans District, March 30, 1948. Printed as Senate Document No. 117, 81st C(n ., 1st sess. See annual report of Vicksburg district. 'To be reported upon as a separate report as part of "All streams and bayous in Louisiana lying between the East Atchafalaya Basin protection levee and the Mississippi River" authorized for preliminary exam- ination and survey by River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, and Flood Control Act of December 22, 1944. 4 To be included in report "All streams and bayous in southwest part of Louisiana west of West Atcha- falaya Basin protection levee" authorized by River and Harbor Act, March 2, 1945, and Flood Control Act, December 22, 1944. SField report was made by the Mississippi-River Commission. 6 To assist Tulsa District. 1010 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Ouachita'River, with view to River and Harbor Act, Oct. 10, 1949 S. Doc. 117, Favorable. construction of a dam at or Mar. 2, 1945. 81st Cong., near Rockport, Ark., in the 1st sess. interest of navigation, flood control, and the development 2 of hydroelectric power. Ouachita River, Ark., with Flood Control Act, July Oct. 10, 1949 S. Doc. 117, Do. view to providing navigation 24, 1946. 81st Cong., from Camden, Ark., to Rock- 1stsess. port, Ark.2 Petit Caillou Bayou, La., out- River and Harbor Act,------------- ......-------- let to Gulf of Mexico to ac- Mar. 2, 1945. commodate shrimp vessels of 6 or 7-foot draft3 (partial re- port La., all streams and bayous east of East Atcha- falaya Basin protection levee) Pontchartrain Lake, La., con- River and Harbor Act,. ...... struction of seaplane base in Mar. 2, 1945. the vicinity of New Orleans, and protection of shore line and repairs to existing protec- tive works at Mandeville, La. Pontchartrain Lake, with re- Senate Public Works spect to flood control, naviga- Committee resolution, tion, and beach erosion con- Jan, 28, 1949. trol in Orleans Parish, La. Red, Arkansas, and White Ri- Flood Control Act, May ver Basins, Ark., La., Okla., 17, 1950. Tex., N. Mex., Colo., Kans., and Mo., with a view to de- veloping comprehensive and integrated plans of improve- ment for navigation, flood control, domestic and muni- cipal water supplies, reclama- tion and irrigation, develop- ment and utilization of hy- droelectric power, conserva- tion of soil, forest, and fish and wildlife resources, includ- ing such consideration of rec- reation uses, salinity and sediment control, and pollu- tion abatement as may be provided for under Federal 3 policies and procedures. Red River, La., Ark., Okla., Rivers andHarborsCom- and Tex., for navigation, mitteeresolution, Feb. flood control, water power, 25, 1938. and irrigation.' Red River, La., Ark., Okla., Flood Control Commit- and Tex., and connecting tee resolution, Jan. 26, waterways, singly or together 1939; Rivers and Har- for navigation, flood control bors Committee reso- and irrigation.' lution, Jan. 24, 1939; and Commerce Com- mitteeresolution, Feb. 8, 1939. Rigaud Bayou, La............ Rivers and HarborsCom- mittee resolution,Sept. 25. 1945. 1 Incorporated in a comprehensive report on Red River and tributaries, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, for navigation, flood control, power and irrigation, which has been prepared by the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors. 2 Combined with review of reports Ouachita River and tributaries, Arkansas and Louisiana, submitted by district engineer, New Orleans District, March 30, 1948. Printed as Senate Document No. 117, 81st Cong., 1st sess. See annual report of Vicksburg district. 8 To be reported upon as a separate report as part of "All streams and bayous in Louisiana lying between the East Atchafalaya Basin protection levee and the Mississippi River" authorized for preliminary exam- ination and survey by River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, and Flood Control Act of December 22, 1944. 4To be included in report "All streams and bayous in southwest part of Louisiana west of West Atcha- falaya Basin protection levee" authorized by River and Harbor Act, March 2, 1945, and Flood Control Act, December 22, 1944. 6 Field report was made by the Mississippi River Commission. 6 To assist Tulsa District. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 1011 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Schooner Bayou, NorthProng, River and Harbor Act, Vermilion Parish, 3La. Mar. 2, 1945. Segnette Bayou, La. -..... Rivers and HarborsCom- mittee resolution,Mar. 12, 1946. Segnette Bayou, La......... River and Harbor Act, 1 July 24, 1946. Segnette BayouWaterway, La. Flood Control Act, Dec. 22, 1944; and River and Harbor Act, Mar. 2, 1945. Shreveport-Jefferson Water- River and Harbor Act, way,La., and Tex., enlarging Aug. 30, 1935. e isting project and establish- ing reservoir on Cypress Ri- ver above Jefferson, Texas.l Shreveport-Jefferson Water- River and Harbor Act, way, La., and Tex., thence Aug. 26, 1937. via Red River to Mississippi River, including reservoirs in Cypress and Black Cypress Rivers.' Shreveport-Jefferson Water- River and Harbor Act, way, La.. and Tex., thence June 20, 1938. via Red River to Mississippi River.Survey for navigation, flood control, water power, and irrigation, including wa- ter supply reservoirs in Cy- press1 and Black Cypress Ri- vers. Sulphur River, Tex., andArk., River and Harbor Act, navigation, flood 1 control and June 20, 1938. water power. Tangipahoa River and tributa- River and Harbor Act, ries, Louisiana (flood control, Mar. 2, 1945. Irrigation, navigation, and drainage, and for prevention of stream polution and salt- water intrusion). Terrebonne Bayou, La., outlet River and Harbor Act, to Gulf of Mexico to accom- Mar. 2, 1945. modate shrimp 3 vessels of 6- or 7-foot draft (partial report Louisiana, all streams and bayous east of East Atcha- falayaBasinprotection levee) Do......------------------ Flood Control Act, Dec. 22, 1944. Water hyacinth obstruction in Rivers andHarbors Com- Louisiana and other States mittee resolution, Feb. affected. 6, 1945. 1 Incorporated in a comprehensive report on Red River and tributaries, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma! and Texas, for navigation, flood control, power and irrigation, which has been prepared by the Board o Engineers for Rivers and Harbors. 2 Combined with review of reports Ouachita River and tributaries, Arkansas and Louisiana, submitted by district engineer, New Orleans District, March 30, 1948. Printed as Senate Document No. 117, 81st Cong., 1st sess. See annual report of Vicksburg district. 8To be reported upon as a separate report as part of "All streams and bayous in Louisiana lying between the East Atchafalaya Basin protection levee and the Mississippi River" authorized for preliminary exam- ination and survey by River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, and Flood Control Act of December 22, 1944. 4 To be included in report "All streams and bayous in southwest part of Louisiana west of West Atcha- falaya Basin protection levee" authorized by River and Harbor Act, March 2, 1945, and Flood Control Act, December 22, 1944. 6 Field report was made by the Mississippi River Commission. 6 To assist Tulsa District. 1012 REPORT OF CHIEF F ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation White, Arkansas and Red Ri- Flood Control Act, May---............ ver Basins, Ark., La., Okla., 17. 1950. Tex., N. Mex., Colo., Kans., and Mo., with a view to de- veloping comprehensive and integrated plans of improve- ment for navigation, flood control, domestic and muni- cipal water supplies,reclama- tion and irrigation, develop- ment and utilization of hy- droelectric power, conserva- tion of soil, forest and fish and wildlife resources includ- ing such consideration of rec- reation uses, salinity and sediment control, and pollu- tion abatement as may be provided for under Federal 6 policies and procedures. I Incorporated in a comprehensive report on Red River and tributaries, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, for navigation, flood control, power and irrigation, which has been prepared by the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors. 2 Combined with review of reports Ouachita River and tributaries, Arkansas and Louisiana, submitted by district engineer, New Orleans District, March 30, 1948. Printed as Senate Document No. 117, 81st Cong., 1st sess. See annual report of Vicksburg district. a To be reported upon as a separate raport as part of "All streams and bayous in Louisiana lying between the East Atchafalaya Basin protection levee and the Mississippi River" authorized for preliminary exam- ination and survey by River and Harbor Act of Marco 2, 1915, and Flo d Control Act of Dacember 22, 1941. 4 To be included in report "All streams and bayous in southwest part of Lauisiana west of West Atcha- falaya Basin protection levee" authsrized by River an] Harbor Act, March 2, 1915, and Flood Control Act, December 22, 1944. 6 Field report was made by the Mississippi River Comnission. 6 To assist Tulsa District. 38. RED RIVER BELOW DENISON DAM, NEW ORLEANS 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 Denison Dam, Tex., and Okla., which provides for the con- struction of six flood-control reservoirs in combination with exist- ing or authorized Federal and non-Federal levee improvements, modified as required, and channel stabilization at locations where levee setbacks are impossible 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 1950) is $67,327,000 for construction in addi- tion to that required for the incorporated projects (H. Doc. 602, 79th Cong., 2d sess.). Following are lists of the reservoirs and local protection works considered in the general flood-control plan for the Red River below Denison Dam, and the existing flood-control projects incor- porated into the project, in the New Orleans district: FLOOD CONTROL-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 10183 New projects Storage, acre-feet Drainage -------- Estimated Project Stream area, construe- square Conserva- Flood tion cost miles tion control - Texarkana Reservoir, Tex.' .... Sulphur River .. 3,400 145, 300 2, 509, 000 33, 000, 000 Ferrells Bridge Reservoir, Tex.1 Cypress Creek.. 850 3, 500 566, 000 16, 000, 000 Mooringsport Reservoir, La. and -. do ..-------------- 2, 740 150, 000 660, 000 9, 330,000 Tex.1 Bayou Pierre in vicinity of Shreve- . . .-------------------- ... . 267,000 port, La.1 Red River levees and bank sta-- _------ ......................... --- ---- --- 8, 730, 000 bilization below Denison Dam, Tex., Ark., and La.1 Total- ------------ _ _- -...-.-...------------------------_----... - 67,327,000 1 Details presented in individual report. Incorporated projects For last full re- Flood port, see Project Type of work Control Estimated Annual Act cost Report for- Hempstead County levee district No. 1, Levee enlargement---------- 1938 $200,000 1941 Arkansas.' Red River Parish, La.1'-----------------.. 3- - -- -- -- -- -- - do ... 1936 180,000 1939 Natchitoches Parish, La. Levee and appurtenances - _1936 1,760, 000 1945 Colfax, Grant Parish, La.1 __Levees___ - --- 1938 71,000 1938 Aloha Rigolette3 area, Grant and Rapides Levees and appurtenances 1941 1, 590, 000 (8) Parishes, La. Pineville, Red River, La.3 -------------- do -------------------- 1941 220, 000 (6) Colfax, Grant Parish, La.-- -_ - Cut-off ------------------- . 1938 50,000 1938 Saline Point, La.4 ...... _ . . ...-. 3 do... . _ 1936 135, 000 1945 RedRiver in vicinity of Shreveport, 3 -- - -- - --La.- -_ Bank protection ..------------ 1944 3,950, 000 (6) Black Bayou Reservoir, La. . Flood-control reservoir--- 1936 600, 000 1915 Bavo' Bodcau Reservoir, La.s do -------------------- 1938 4, 465, 000 (6) Bayou Bodcau, Red Chute and Loggy Channel improvement --- 1941 319, 200 (6) Bay)u, La.3 3- - - - - - - - - - Wallace Lake Reservoir, La. Flood-control reservoir .-- 1936 1, 202, 000 (6) Bayou Pierre, La.3_----- ............. Channel enlargement .. _. 1936 300, 000 (6) ' Completed. 2 Complete, except for a proposed floodgate on Cane River. 3 Details presented in individual reports herewith. 4 Complete. The unexpended balance is being applied to reimbursement of local interests for rights-of- way. 5No work has been accomplished on this project. 6 Included in this report. Local cooperation.-See individual reports. 39. TEXARKANA RESERVOIR, TEX. Location.-The work covered by this project is on the Sulphur River in Cass and Bowie Counties, Tex. The dam site is 45 miles above the mouth of Sulphur River, and approximately 8 miles southwest of Texarkana, Tex. Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the construction of an earth-fill dam 18,500 feet long and 100 feet high, including a spillway 200 feet long and outlet works with a capacity of 27,600 cubic feet per second. The reservoir will control the run- off from 3,400 square miles of drainage area, and will have a stor- age capacity of 2,654,300 acre-feet of which 145,300 acre-feet are for conservation and the remainder for flood control. The esti- 1014 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 mated cost of the project (revised in 1950) is $33,000,000, of which $29,300,000 is for construction and $3,700,000 is for lands and damages. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946 (H. Doc. 602, 79th Cong., 2d sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-Nonerequired. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Surveys, mapping, studies, planning, soil borings, soil analyses and design, hydro- logical investigations, development of frozen plug sampler; prep- aration of pre-impounding economic report, and preparation of plans and specifications were continued by hired labor at a cost of $256,019.76. Land acquisition costs amounted to $141,988.81; delayed prior fiscal year costs amounted to $4,138.96. The foundation was completed and construction of earth-fill dam was initiated by contract for construction of terrace section of dam which was in progress at beginning of fiscal year. Work on the floodplain section has been initiated under a continuing contract, with partial clearing accomplished to date. Costs in- curred under these contracts amounted to $783,802.67. Removal of transmission lines across Texarkana Reservoir, relocation and alteration of transmission lines in vicinity of Texarkana Dam site, and relocation of highways and other roads are under way with accrued costs in the amount of $5,457.38. The total costs were $1,191,407.58 for new work; expenditures were $1,126,877.22. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project is 7 percent com- plete. Construction work on this project was initiated on August 18, 1948, and to date clearing of the dam site north of Sulphur River has been completed, construction of the terrace section is in progress, and work has been initiated on construction of the floodplain section. Utility alterations and relocations are in prog- ress. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $2,198,882.97 for new work; expenditures were $2,115,458.39. Proposed operations. The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $5,252,241.61, plus accounts receivable, $1,632,300, and an anticipated allotment of $1,300,000 during fiscal year 1951, a total of $8,184,541.61, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950 ........................ $83,424.58 New work: By contract: Continue construction of terrace section of dam .................. $2,069,238.52 Continue construction of floodplain section of dam .................. 2,077,307.25 Complete alteration of county roads 1,881.25 Complete relocation of transmission line ........................... . 82,681.37 Complete relocation of U. S. High- way 59 ........................ 550,000.00 Initiate relocation of railroad by continuing contract .............. 500,000.00 Initiate relocation of U. S. Highway 67 by continuing contract ........ 500,000.00 FLOOD CONTROL-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 1015 Initiate engineering service contract for relocation of State High- w ay 8 ......................... 35,000.00 Initiate relocation of cemeteries by continuing contract ............. 45,300.00 Initiate clearing of reservoir area by continuing contract .......... 500,000.00 Initiate construction of spillway, out- let structure, and closure section by continuing contract .............. 600,000.00 By hired labor: Continue real estate activities ...... 970,287.13 Continue investigations and de- sign ........................... 169,421.51 8,101,117.03 Total for all work............................ 8,184,541.61 The additional sum of $8,250,000 can be profitably expended for the following schedule of work during fiscal year 1952: New work: By continuing contract: Complete relocation of cemeteries .................. $4,700 Continue relocation of railroad ...................... 1,500,000 Continue relocation of U. S. Highway 67 ............ 1,300,000 Continue construction of spillway, outlet structure, and closure section ................................... 3,500,000 Initiate alteration of additional county roads ........ 44,594 Continue clearing of reservoir area .................. 1,200,000 By hired labor: Continue real estate activities ...................... 500,000 Continue investigations and design................. 200,706 Total for all work .............................. 8,250,000 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including .. .. *, fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated-----....---------$650,000.00 $3, 350,000.00 $5, 000, 000. 00 $9,000,000. 00 Cost -.-------------------------------- 300,166. 53 707, 308. 86 1,191, 407. 58 2,198, 882.97 Expenditures. ........ - - - .- - 290, 589.35 697, 991. 82 1, 126, 877. 22 2,115, 458. 39 Maintenance: Appropriated .. ------------------------- -------------------- -------------- Cost...--------------------- ------------------ "---------------------------- Expenditures . ------------------------------ --------- --------------------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ................... -$6,258.74 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ...... 1,300,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ...... 1,293,741.26 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ................ 22,700,000.00 40. FERRELLS BRIDGE RESERVOIR, TEX. Location.-The work covered by this project is on Cypress Creek in Marion, Harrison, Upshur, Morris, and Camp Counties, Tex., 9 miles west of Jefferson, Tex. 1016 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19 50 Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the construction of an earth-fill dam, 10,000 feet long and approxi- mately 80 feet high, and includes a 200-foot spillway with a capacity of 71,000 cubic feet per second. The reservoir will have a gross storage capacity of 842,000 acre-feet, including 558,300 acre-feet of flood-control storage, 32,100 acre-feet of conservation storage and 251,600 acre-feet for other water uses. The reservoir will extend 24 miles upstream. The project will afford substantial flood protection of Cypress Creek Valley from the dam site to confluence with the Red River and together with the operation of the other reservoirs proposed in the Red River Basin will provide flood protection along the main stem of the Red River below Denison Dam. The estimated cost (revised in 1950) is $14,500,000 for construction and $1,500,000 for lands and damages, a total of $16,000,000. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946. (H. Doc. 602, 79th Cong., 2d sess., which contains the latest published map.) Local cooperation.-None required. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Soil anaylses and design, drawings and specifications, topographic surveys and mapping, preliminary investigations, preparation of planning re- port, malaria and hydraulic studies, and development of frozen plug sampler were continued by hired labor at a cost of $98,326.91 for new work. Expenditures were $102,605.67. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No construction work has been performed on the project. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $244,348.05 for new work; expenditures were $243,056.68. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $81,943.32, plus an anticipated allotment of $95,- 000 during fiscal year 1951, a total of $176,943.32, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950 ........................... $21,291.37 New work by hired labor: Continue surveys, design, and sub- surface exploration of dam site ........................... 155,651.95 Total ............................................... 176,943.32 The additional sum of $5,165,000 can be profitably expended for the following schedule of work during fiscal year 1952: New work: By contract: Initiate construction of dam, spillway, and outlet structure by continuing contract .................. $4,500,000 Initiate alteration of three highways by continuing contract ......................................... 65,000 By hired labor: Continue surveys, investigations, and design ......... 250,000 Initiation of real estate activities .................. 350,000 Total for all work .............................. 5,165,000 FLOOD CONTROL-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 1017 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- - --- - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated------------..----------....... - $133,000.00 $130,000.00 $75, 000.00 $338,000.00 Cost..._ ---------------------- 35,125.25 110, 895.89 98, 326.91 244, 348.05 Expenditures .........-----.. 34, 712. 64 105, 738.37 102, 605.67 243,056. 68 Maintenance: Appropriated...--- Cost...----------- --- --- --------------------------------------- ----- ------- -------------------------- -- --------------- ---- - Expenditures......... .. ------------------------- ......-----------..--------------------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................. $11,565.56 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ...... 95,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 .... 106,565.56 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.................. .15,567,000.00 41. MOORINGSPORT RESERVOIR, LA. AND TEX. Location.-The, work covered by this project is in Caddo Parish, La., and Harrison and Marion Counties, Tex. The dam is located on Cypress Creek, approximately 25 miles above the mouth and just east of Mooringsport, La. Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the construction of an earth-fill dam, 22,100 feet long and approxi- mately 40 feet high, and includes a 750-foot spillway with a capacity of 246,000 cubic feet per second. The reservoir will have a gross storage capacity of 754,000 acre-feet, including 579,000 acre-feet of flood-control storage and 175,000 acre-feet of con- servation storage. The reservoir will extend 19 miles upstream. The project will afford substantial flood protection of Cypress Creek Valley from the dam site to confluence with the Red River and, together with the operation of the other reservoirs proposed in the Red River Basin, will provide flood protection along the main stem of the Red River below Denison Dam. The estimated cost (revised in 1950) is $8,570,000 for construction and $760,000 for lands and damages, a total of $9,330,000. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946 (H. Doc. 602, 79th Cong., 2d sess., which contains the latest published map). Local cooperation.-None required. Operations and results during fiscal year.-New work costs in the amount of $33,944.39, including delayed prior fiscal year costs in the amount of $603.05, were incurred by hired labor in continu- ing design of reservoir and making necessary studies and plans in connection therewith. The expenditures were $34,870.45. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Design of the structure is in progress; no construction work has been performed to date. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $61,810.15 for new work; expenditures were $60,497.09. 1018 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $84,502.91, plus accounts receivable, $20,000, a total of $104,502.91, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950 ........................... $1,313.06 New work by hired labor: Continuing surveys, design, and subsurface exploration of dam site ........................ 103,189.85 Total .............................................. 104,502.91 No additional funds are needed for the work scheduled during the fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated Cost -... .. .. .. .. ------------ - -------------- ..------------ .... --- $100,000.00 27, 865. 76 $65,000.00 33, 944.39 $165,030.00 61, 810.15 Expenditures......------------.------------ -. 25, 626.64 34, 870. 45 60,497.09 Maintenance: Appropriated -.. .--- - - ..- ---- -- - - - - .-- - - - - . . - - - - .-. . . . . . . Cost.... . . . . . . ...--------------------------------------------.------------- Expenditures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . --------------. . . . . ..-------------------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................... $36,634.01 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ....................... 9,165,000.00 42. RED RIVER LEVEES AND BANK STABILIZATION BELOW DENISON DAM, TEX. (NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT) Location.-The improvements covered by this project are lo- cated along both banks of Red River from the vicinity of Index, Tex., mile 497, to the latitude of Alexandria, La., mile 121 (mile 105, 1946 survey) on the north bank, and to the latitude of Boyce, La., mile 141, on the south bank. Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the enlargement and extension of existing and authorized Federal and non-Federal levees and other flood-control improvements, con- struction of new levees on both banks of Red River and on tribu- taries contiguous thereto, and for the protection of the valley of the main stem of Red River by construction of revetment and other bank stabilization works where needed to protect the banks from caving at locations where levee set-backs are impossible or uneconomical and to prevent the disruption to transportation facilities when threatened by caving banks, all between Denison Dam and the upper limit of the Mississippi River backwater, below which is under the jurisdiction of the Mississippi River Commission. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946. (H. Doc. 602, 79th Cong., 2d sess., which contains the latest published map.) The estimated Federal cost of the project (revised in 1950) is $8,730,000. Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. All require- ments have not been met; however, local interests have met the FLOOD CONTROL-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 1019 requirements on all work under way and have indicated their desire to comply with requirements as needed. The estimated cost of local cooperation is $200,000. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Acquisition of local cooperation, flood fight planning and flood fighting, surveys, geo- logical investigations, and engineering studies, were carried on by hired labor at a cost of $55,483.50; planning costs in the amount of $111 were charged to the job for construction of culvert through old levee, Upper Cane River Lake. A total of 2,277,703 cubic yards of fill was placed in constructing approximately two miles of new levee, 57 miles of riverside en- largement, two miles of bayouside enlargement, and accomplishing 0.1 mile of levee restoration, all at a cost of $430,223.92; and a total of 4,528 linear feet of dike was constructed at a cost of $208,110.95, all by new work contract. The total costs were $693,929.37; expenditures were $733,- 158.05. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project, on which construc- tion work commenced on February 15, 1948, is 34 percent com- plete, with approximately 145 miles of levee improved and 5,844 linear feet of dike constructed. No work has been done on the construction of 70,000 cubic yards of levee enlargement, 1,600 linear feet of standard board revetment, and 2,800 linear feet of pile dike construction, which work is under contract. Plans and specifications have been completed for levee enlargement at two locations and are in progress for pile dike construction at two locations and levee work at two locations, all on Red River. Enlargement of levees to the authorized grade and section will be continued, and bank stabilization works will be constructed at locations where retiring the levee is impractical and uneco- nomical. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $2,982,742.94 for new work; expenditures were $2,976,223.87. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $144,676.13, plus an anticipated allotment of $500,000 in fiscal year 1951, a total of $644,676.13, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950 .......................... $6,519.07 New work: By contract: To complete existing contract, Garland and Miller County levee district No. 3, Ark., R 423.5-387.6-R .............. $4,684.58 To complete existing contract, pile dike construction, Garland City, Ark., D-390.15-R ......................... 32,929.19 Fire Point Cut-Off, La., standard board revetment, R-325.6-R ................ 97,304.76 Uni, La., pile dikes, D-335-R ............ 160,000.00 Colfax, La., pile dikes, D-161.3-L ...... 159,078.18 Hempstead County levee district No. 1, Ark., R-462-458-L ................... . 13,968.20 Red River-Bayou Pierre levee and drain- age district, La., R-238.0-R .......... 12,000.00 McKinney Bayou levee, Garland levee district, Ark., R-385.0-R .............. 50,000.00 1020 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19 05 Red River levee district No. 1, Ark., R-430-416-L ........................ 50,000.00 Miller County levee district No. 2, Ark., R-486-469-R ........................ 10,000.00 By hired labor: Preliminary plans and specifications ... 7,186.43 Local cooperation, obtaining right-of-way without reimbursement ............... 104.67 Proposed culvert through Cane River Lake levee ................................ 11,590.62 Investigation of levee seepage .......... 1,957.66 Surveys, planning, mapping, etc. ......... 27,352.77 638,157.06 Total for all work .............................. 644,676.13 No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including .. .- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated ....- $1, 600, 000. 00 $1, 000, 000. 00 $520, 900.00 $3, 120, 900. 00 Cost.... 380, 003.15 1,908, 810.42 693, 929.37 2, 982, 742.94 Expenditures.... 329, 147. 00 1,913, 918. 82 733,158.05 2,976,223.87 Maintenance: Appropriated Cost urs.. Expenditures_.... Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................. -$11,506.74 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951...... 500,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ...... 488,493.26 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ................. . 5,109,100.00 43. RED RIVER IN THE VICINITY OF SHREVEPORT, LA. Location.-The work covered by this project is located along Red River in the vicinity of Shreveport, La., from Eagle Bend to Brownlee Bend (miles 295-316), including the water front of Shreveport on the west bank (miles 305-308) and Bossier City on the east bank (miles 305-309), in Caddo and Bossier Parishes, La. (Reference U. S. Geological Survey map, scale 1:500,000.) Existing project.-The plan provides for improvement of Red River from Brownlee Bend, mile 316, to the lower end of the Bossier City water front, mile 304.6, comprising restoration, en- largement, and extension of existing protection works where deficient or ineffective, or their replacement by other types of protection where required, including works on the right bank along Twelve Mile Bayou Bend (miles 313.2-311.0), and along the Shreveport front (miles 306.4-305.7); on the left bank along Brownlee Bend (miles 315.7-314.3), Honore Bend (miles 310.9- 308.6) and along Bosier City front (miles 305.9-305.8), a length of approximately 29,000 feet; as well as construction of new bank protection works where required on the right bank along Douglas FLOOD CONTROL-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 1021 Island Bend (miles 308.7-306.5 and 305.7-304.6), a length of approximately 18,000 feet. SThe existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944. The estimate of cost (revised in 1946) is, Federal Government, $3,950,000 for initial construction; local interests $37,500 for lands and damages. The latest published map is in House Document 627, Seventy- eighth Congress, second session. Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Surveys, mapping, and preparation of detailed plans and specifications were continued by hired labor at a cost of $33,414.24 for new work. Stabilization of both banks of Red River from Brownlee Bend, mile 316, to the lower end of the Bossier City water front, mile 304.6, was continued and the following new work was accom- plished by contract: 7,550 linear feet of standard board revet- ment at Bossier City, and Honore, Douglas Island, and Brownlee Bends; 1,920 linear feet of rock groins at Bossier City; and 111 linear feet of root dike and 360 linear feet of baffle dike at Twelve Mile Bayou. The costs for new work contract were $664,- 554.98. The total costs were $697,969.22 for new work; expenditures were $692,667.77. Condition at end of fiscal year.-A total of 19,285 linear feet of board revetment; 9,930 linear feet of pile revetment, with 454,970 cubic yards of hydraulic fill placed behind this revetment; 7,272 linear feet of dikes; 4,800 linear feet of screen piles; approxi- mately 19,780 linear feet of steel fascine boxes, and 5,300 linear feet of rock groins, to supplement existing partial bank protec- tion, were constructed under the plan of improvement for stabiliza- tion of both banks of Red River in vicinity of Shreveport, as follows: Steel Board Pile fascine Rock Screen Item revetment Dikes revetment box groins piles revetment Linear feet Linear feet Linear feet Linear feet Linear feet--Linear feet 305.2L.......-------------------------------------------------- 306. OR----------------------- 19, 780 1 ---- 3,000 ------------ ----------- 306.8L----------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ - ------------ 1,:920.------ ---------------------- 307.OL... ....... ..... 1,418 - - -- 37R-------- ------------ ----------- -- 1,892 ------ --------- - 307. 9R------------------- ------------ ------------ 312.7R..... .......---------------------.........------------ 471 1,884.----------- ------------ 2, 619. 4,800 308.1R....................----------------------. 1,235 .- o------ ----... 308.2R -------------------- ------ ------ ------ - -- 308.3R----------------------- ---------- ------------ 1,827 -L- ,3 ----- 309.5L--7------------------ 255 ------------------ 3,535---------------------- ------------ 310. L---------------------- 310. OL ........ ,3------------ ------------ ------------ 330------------- 3,380 310.2L.................----------------------1 935 ------ ---- --- - ---------------- 310. 4L- 310.8L---------- 311. 1R......... -------- J 4,055 -- - - - - - -- - - - - -- - - - -- - - - - -- ....----------------------------- 3,769 - - - - - - 311.9R . .....----------------------- -- --- 3,032 ---- -- ------ ----- ----- 312. OR----------------------- 2,260 ------------ ------ ------------ 313.OR----------------------- 315.OL----------------------..........-......... 870 250 ------------ - ---------.. ..----------...-... .. ..-- 3, 80 .. .. .. .. 939127--.. 1--vol.81---- 19,285 Totals-........ ......... -- 7, 272 ,22 9,.930 9'90 19, 780 1,7--'- 5,.300 4, 800 4 0 1022 CHIF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 REPORT OF C The project, on which active construction work commenced on May 16, 1946, is approximately 85 percent complete. Work at Brownlee Bend, R-315.0-L, is in progress and plans and specifications for construction of standard board revetment at items R-306.4-R and R-305.6-L are in progress and work will be advertised early in the fiscal year 1951. Some additional bank protection, which at present is indeter- minate, will be required before the project can be considered complete. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $3,371,209.84 for new work; expenditures were $3,222,793.76. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $437,206.24, plus accounts receivable, $140,000, and an anticipated allotment of $150,000 in fiscal year 1951, a total of $727,206.24, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950 .......................... $6,449.31 New work: By contract: Standard board revetment, 306.4-R ...... $95,000.00 Bank protection work, 305.6-L ......... .200,000.00 Completion of existing contract, Brownlee Bend, standard board revetment, R-315.0-L .......................... 375,587.87 By hired labor: Preliminary plans and specifications .... 31,064.25 Field investigations, exclusive of surveys.. 3,243.27 Detailed plans and specifications ........ 15,861.54 720,756.93 Total for all work ............................... 727,206.24 No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated ...- $500, 000.00 $900, 000.00 $1,000,000.00 $1,000,000. 00 $325, 000.00 $3, 800, 090.00 Cost------...-.-.----.. 9, 250. 91 686, 959.93 1,408, 231.27 568, 798.51 697, 969. 22 3, 371, 209.84 Expenditures.... 9, 234.37 631,953.03 1,244, 188. 59 644, 750.00 692, 667.77 3, 222, 793.76 Maintenance: Appropriated_ _ _... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... Cost.......... ....... ... ......................... ............ ............ .......... . Expenditures..................................... ....... ...... ....... ..... ........ ..... Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................... $6,749.87 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ........ 150,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ........ 156,749.87 44. BAYOU BODCAU RESERVOIR, LA. Loeation.-The work covered by this project is in Red River Basin on Bayou Bodcau in Bossier Parish, La., 72 miles above the mouth of Loggy Bayou and 35 miles northeast of Shreveport, La. (See U. S. Geological Survey State map, scale 1:500,000.) FLOOD CONTROL-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 1023 Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the construction of an earth-fill dam rising 76 feet above the stream bed with a reservoir providing for a controlled storage capacity of 357,000 acre-feet. The outlet works are located in the south abut- ment, and an uncontrolled spillway is located on the north abut- ment. The reservoir will control 656 square miles, or 53 percent, of the entire drainage area of Bayou Bodcau. The construction of a floodway for the diversion of Bayou Bodcau and Cypress Bayou to improve flood protection was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936. This authorization was modified by the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, which authorized the construction of a reservoir and other flood-control works, in lieu of the construction of a floodway for the diversion of Bayou Bodcau and Cypress Bayou, La., to improve flood protection, and further modified by the War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 28, 1939, which provided that the reservoir and other flood-control works on Bayou Bodcau and Cypress Bayou, La., authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, shall be constructed in accordance with the revised plans and cost estimates in the Office, Chief of Engineers. The estimate of cost of new work (revised in 1950) is $3,408,000 for construction, and $1,013,000 for lands and damages, a total of $4,421,000. The latest (1949) approved estimate of annual cost of maintenance is $15,000. The latest published map is in House Document 378, Seventy- fourth Congress, second session. Local cooperation.-None required. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Land acquisition continued by hired labor at a cost of $388,248.01. The outlet structure was completed under a continuing contract with costs for the year of $307,980.56. Alteration and relocation of utilities were initiated. Seven bridges on State Route 182 were anchored, and all necessary alterations were made to the pipeline of the Triangle Pipeline Co., at a cost of $85,195.84. Hired labor forces performed maintenance work on the dam and conducted studies on sedimentation and malaria control at a cost of $2,381.95. The total costs were $783,806.36, of which $781,424.41 was for new work and $2,381.95 for maintenance; expenditures were $837,737.44. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction work on the project was initiated on April 23, 1947, and on December 1, 1948, the main dam and spillway were completed. The outlet structure was constructed during the period, April 18, 1948 and December 17, 1949, and on July 14, 1948, Bayou Bodcau was diverted from its natural bed and flowed through the outlet structure for the first time. Utility relocations commenced in February 1948, and at the end of the period seven bridges on State Route 182 had been anchored and all necessary alterations were made to the pipelines of the United Gas Pipeline Corp. and the Triangle Pipeline Co. Contracts covering alteration of parish road and bridges and 1024 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 16950 relocation of Louisiana State Highway No. 70 are 75 and 50 percent complete, respectively. - The project is approximately 84 percent complete. Accom- plishment of work under contract, along with the processing of real estate activities, will complete the project. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $3,767,110.46, of which $3,764,728.51 was for new work and $2,381.95 was for maintenance; expenditures were $3,761,024.61. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $429,975.39, plus $240,000, accounts receivable, and an anticipated allotment of $9,000 for maintenance during fiscal year 1951, a total of $678,975.39, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950 .......................... $6,085.85 New work: By contract: Alteration of Louisiana Highway No. 70 . $61,633.69 Relocation and adjustment of utilities ... 240,147.71 By hired labor: Completion of real estate activities ...... 346,131.16 Completion of surveys, investigations, and design ............................... 8,358.93 656,271.49 Maintenance: By hired labor: Amount required to complete existing w ork .. ............................ 3,881.00 Maintenance of spillway, dam, outlet works, roads, and utilities ............. 4,237.05 Operation of project .................... 1,000.00 Gage and discharge observations ........ 3,500.00 Malaria control ......................... 1,000.00 Sedimentation survey ................... .1,200.00 Reservoir operation studies ............. . 1,200.00 Cooperative hydrological network ......... 600.00 16,618.05 Total for all work .............................. 678,975.39 The additional sum of $10,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing fiscal year 1952 for maintenance work. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated,.- 2, 079, 486.37 -- $6, 500.00 $1, 076, 800.00 $585, 700. 00 $360, 000.00 $4, 421, 000, 00- Cost....-------------3, 210.96 153, 307.40 939, 636.29 1, 705, 314.44 781, 424. 41 3, 764,728. 51 Expenditures - - -_. 14, 915.01 151,074.69 855, 795. 91 1, 704, 987. 93 835, 867.82 3,.759, 154:99 Maintenance: Appropriated .......... -----------..------------.. ----------..---.....-----------... 10,000.00 10,000.00 Cost......-----------.----....... .....------------....--------------....------------ 2,381.95 2,381.95 Expenditures ...................---------...------------.--------------......-------------- 1, 869.62 1,869 62 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .... $134,496.80 FLOOD CONTROL-NEW OBLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 1025 45. WALLACE LAKE RESERVOIR, LA.. Location.-The work covered by this project is in Red River Basin on Cypress Bayou, Caddo and De Soto Parishes, La., 66 miles above the mouth of Bayou Pierre and about 14 miles south- east of Shreveport, La. (See U. S. Geological Survey State map, scale 1:500,000.) Existing project.:-The plan of improvement provides for the construction of an earth-fill dam 4,940 feet long at the top, in- cluding 644 feet of spillway and outlet works, rising 48 feet above the stream bed, with a reservoir providing for storage of 96,100 acre-feet, including a conservation pool of 7,800 acre-feet. The outlet works and uncontrolled spillway are centered about 1,250 feet north of the south abutment. The reservoir will control 260 square miles, or about 20 percent of the total drainage area of Bayou Pierre, Cypress Bayou, and tributaries combined, and will afford complete protection against floods for an area of about 90,000 acres of valley below the dam. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936. (H. Doc. 378, 74th Cong., 2d sess.) The estimate of cost of new work to the United States, revised in 1949, is $1,142,064 for construction and $59,936 for preparation of land titles, a total of $1,202,000. The latest (1949) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $10,000. The latest published map is in House Document No. 378, Seventy-fourth Congress, second session. The Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946, incorporated this project in the new project "Red River below Denison Dam." Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. Local in- terests represented by the Board of Commissioners of Caddo levee district have furnished free of cost to the United States all the land required for the damsite area, which was acquired in fee, paid for by the local agency, and conveyed to the United States. All other areas in the reservoir are being acquired by the local agency at no cost to the United States, except for nine tracts of land adjacent to the Kansas City Southern Railway crossing the reservoir, which were acquired in fee by the United States for stabilization of the railroad facilities. Negotiations for options between local interests and the land owners are under way but no estimate as to the date acquisition of easements will be completed can be furnished. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Processing of rights- of-way was continued at a cost of $495.22 for new work. Mainte- nance of the dam, and malaria, sedimentation, and engineering studies were carried on by hired labor at a cost of $18,524.98. The total costs were $19,020.20; expenditures were $18,067.62. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The main portion of the dam was constructed during the fiscal year 1943; the stabilization of the railroad embankment was accomplished during the period June 19 and November 20, 1946; and placing of fill in the closure section of the dam was accomplished during the period November 24 and December 28, 1946. The project is complete, except for processing of rights-of-way 1026 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 and easements which is approximately 50 percent complete. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $1,207,648.81, of which $1,180,377.86 was for new work and $27,270.95 for maintenance. The expenditures were $1,205,885.71. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $8,114.29, and an anticipated allotment of $6,000 for maintenance during the fiscal year 1951, a total of $14,114.29, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950 ............................ $1,763.10 New work by hired labor: Amount required to complete existing w ork ................................................... 1,622.14 Maintenance by hired labor: Maintenance of spillway, dam, roads .......... and utilities ............................... 4,229.05 Operation of project ......................... 1,000.00 Gage and discharge observations .............. 2,000.00 Malaria control .............................. 1,235.00 Sedimentation survey ........................ 1,000.00 Revervoir operation studies ................... . 500.00 Cooperative hydrological network .............. 765.00 10,729.05 Total for all work .................................. 14,114.29 The additional sum of $10,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing fiscal year 1952 for maintenance work. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated.. $230, 029. 16 _ _ __ . __._ _..$1,182,000.00 Cost-............ $215, 779.15 5,397.88 $4,647.63 $2,270.23 $495.22 1,180, 377.86 Expenditures .... 5, 250.88 215, 912. 48 4, 783. 52 2,178. 78 210.33 1,180, 306. 83 Maintenance: Appropriated_ ....------------------------ 5, 000.00 17, 000.00 10, 000.00 32,000.00 ---------------------------- Cost...... 4, 747.32 3, 998.65 18, 524.98 27, 270. 95 Expenditures-.... .__------------. 4,141.70 3, 579. 89 17, 857. 29 25, 578.88 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ....................... $151.65 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.......................... 20,000.00 46. BAYOU PIERRE IN VICINITY OF SHREVEPORT LA. Location.-The work covered by this project is located along the upper reaches of Bayou Pierre in Caddo Parish, La., between the city of Shreveport and the junction of Cypress Bayou and Bayou Pierre. Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the channel improvement and enlargement of Ockley Drive ditch in the outskirts of Shreveport, La., and of Bayou Pierre, at intervals, between Shreveport and the junction of Cypress Bayou and Bayou Pierre. This project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946. The latest estimated cost (revised in FLOOD CONTROL-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 1027 1949) is: Federal Government, $267,000, of which $185,000 is for construction and $82,000 is for modification of one railroad bridge; local interests, $168,500, of which $92,500 is for construction and $76,000 is for land and damages. The latest published map is in House Document No. 285, Seventy-ninth Congress, first session. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Acquisition of local cooperation, engineering studies, surveys, and preparation of detailed plans and specifications were continued by hired labor at a cost of $6,360.44. A total of 144,034 cubic yards was re- moved in completing on July 29, 1949, channel improvement of Bayou Pierre between miles 83.26 and 75.64 at a cost of $16,628.84. Alteration of a single track steel railway bridge and communica- tion facilities at mile 79.89, Bayou Pierre, was accomplished under a cost reimbursable contract with costs of $1,664.15 during fiscal year; final contract payments have not been made. The total government costs were $1,608.51 for new work; ex- penditures were $8,864.15. In addition, costs and expenditures from contributed funds amounted to $23,044.92. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project, on which active construction commenced on September 17, 1948, was completed on June 30, 1950, with the following work accomplished: Enlarge- ment of Ockley Drive ditch, improvement of Bayou Pierre by excavation and clearing and snagging between miles 64.70 and 84.87, all by contract, and necessary alterations, by reimbursable contract, to a railway bridge at mile 79.89, Bayou Pierre. The total government costs to the end of the fiscal year were $176,759.97 for new work; expenditures were $176,534.23. In addition, costs and expenditures from contributed funds amounted to $86,388.83, new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $96,576.94, will be applied to accounts payable and costs outstanding on existing contract and hired labor work. All work on the project will be completed with available funds. Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated...------------------------$129,000.00 $138, 00000 $267,000. 00 ..--------------.. Cost...-------------------------------- 31,337.79 143, 813.67 $1, 608. 51 176, 759.97 Expenditures------.... ....... ......------------ 31, 228. 28 136, 441.80 8, 864.15 176, 534. 23 Maintenance: Appropriated--- -....--------------------------------------..-------------------------- Cost --...-- ---------- - ------------------- ------------------------------------- Expenditures---...---------------------- ------------------ -------------------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ...... $2,084.15 1028 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - - . fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated... ------------------------------------- $8,000.00 ..- . $92, 500.00 Cost--...--- Expenditures-.---_ ------------.-------------------------- ------------ . .. ....-----..--...-------------- 63, 343.91 63, 343. 91 $23, 044.92 23, 044.92 86, 388.83 86, 388.83 Maintenance: Appropriated....- -..... Cost. .. . ....------------------------- Expenditures... ----------------------- --------------------- -------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ...... $6,111.17 47. BAYOU PIERRE, LA. Location.-The work covered by this project is in Red River Basin below Shreveport, La., along the channel of Bayou Pierre from Bayou Wincey to the mouth at Grand Ecore, La. (See U. S. Geological Survey State map, scale 1:500,000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the widening of the channel at intervals from Bayou Wincey, mile 30 to mouth at Grand Ecore, La., consisting of 12.9 miles of channel widening and 29.7 miles of snagging. The project will reduce flood damage and improve sanitary and living conditions over a wide area. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act of June 22, 1936 (H. Doc. 378, 74th Cong., 2d sess.). The estimate of cost for construction (revised in 1942) is $300,000. The estimated annual cost of maintenance is $13,500. The latest published map is in House Document No. 378, Seventy-fourth Congress, second session. Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. The require- ments have been fulfilled. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Surveys, observa- tions, and discharge measurements were carried on by hired labor at a cost of $5,730.92 for maintenance. The expenditures were $5,338.07. Condition at end of fiscal year.-New work under the existing project has been completed. The costs and expenditures to the end of the fiscal year were $261,000.00 from regular funds and $38,529.13 from Emergency Relief funds, a total of $299,529.13 for new work; the total costs from regular funds for maintenance were $45,496.76; expendi- tures were $45,103.91. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $46,896.09, plus an anticipated allotment of $5,000 in fiscal year 1951, a total of $51,896.09, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950 ............................ $392.85 To be revoked and realotted to other projects in July 1950 .. . . 40,000.00 Maintenance: By contract or hired labor: Excavation and/or clearing and snagging ....................................... 3 ,100.00 FLOOD CONTROL--NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 1029 By hired labor: Amount required to complete existing hired labor work ........................... . $2,403.24 Gages and observations ................... 6,000.00 8,403.24 Total ........................................ 51,896.09 The additional sum of $5,000 can be profitably expended for maintenance work during fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 to1946 prior New work: Appropriated---_ - .-.. --..............---------.--------------.-------------- ...-------------. $299, 529.13 Cost...-------------------..........-----..-..... ----------------------------------------- 299,529.13 Expenditures...........-----------....------..................---------------..-----.......--------..--------------.. 299,529.13 Maintenance: Appropriated..- - - $32, 585.20----- . -----.... - $10, 000.00 $10,000.00 $15, 000.00 92, 000.00 Cost...--------- ..... ------------ .. $2,091.31 4,900.80 8, 358.93 5, 730.92 45, 496. 76 Expenditures--------.... -----......... 1, 411. 18 5,577.93 8,361.93 5,338.07 45, 103.91 48. NATCHITOCHES PARISH, LA. Location.-The work covered by this project is on the south bank of Red River in Natchitoches Parish, La., between miles 160 and 202 above the mouth of Red River. (See U. S. Geological Survey State map, scale 1:500,000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the raising and enlargement of the existing levee and the construction of new levee between the hills near Grand Ecore, La., at mile 202 above the mouth of Red River, and the hills below Cane River near its mouth at mile 160 above the mouth of Red River; the construc- tion of a dam and a floodgate outlet in Cane River near its mouth; the excavation of drainage canals for intercepted drainage; and a diversion channel from Cane River to Red Bayou, a distance of approximately 4.5 miles, for protection of approximately 135,000 acres of land in the Cane Island area from Red River overflow. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved June 22, 1936 (H. Doc. 378, 74th Cong., 2d sess.). The estimated cost (revised in 1950) is: Federal Government, $1,760,000 for construction; local interests, $348,000, of which $250,000 is for construction of minor drainage structures and local road bridges and $98,000 for lands and damages. The latest published map is in House Document No. 378, Seventy-fourth Congress, second session. Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. The Natchi- toches levee board has given the assurances of local cooperation required for the project. Local interests have constructed required minor drainage structures and local road bridges and provided the rights-of-way required for completed portions of the project. Additional assurances will be required prior to the construction of the Cane River-Red Bayou diversion channel. 1030 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project is 42 percent com- plete, with 36.2 miles of levee constructed and enlarged and 5.1 miles of diversion channel excavated. Construction of the Cane River dam and floodgate and excava- tion of the Cane River to Red Bayou diversion channel remain to complete the project. The cost of new work under the existing project to June 30, 1950, was $742,764.33, $670,022.37 from regular funds and $72,- 741.96 from Emergency Relief funds. Total expenditures were $742,764.33. Proposed operations.-The amount unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $312.15, plus accounts receivable, $26,000, a total of $26,312.15, will be applied as follows: New work by hired labor: Surveys, engineering studies and the preparation of plans and specifications ................ $26,312.15 The additional sum of $500,000 can be profitably expended for the following schedule of work during fiscal year 1952: New work by contract: Channel excavation between Cane River and Red Bayou .. $250,000 Initiation of the construction of the dam and floodgate .... 250,000 Total ........................ ...................... 500,000 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated._-. .......................-.............. $1769,076. 48 --.......................... Cost------............--------.........-----------.......--------------------------------------............. 1742,764.33 Expenditures------------------- .........-----...........--------------------..............------------............--- 742,764.33 Maintenance: Appropriated....-............-...........-.------------........--------...................... ----- Cost...........------------....------------------------------------------------------------.......... Expenditures---....------------------------------------......................--------------------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ...................... $312.15 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ........................ 990,923.52 1 Includes $72,741.96 Emergency Relief funds. 49. ALOHA-RIGOLETTE AREA, GRANT AND RAPIDES PARISHES, LA. Location.-The work covered by this project lies on the left bank of Red River in Grant and Rapides Parishes, between miles 125 and 171 above the mouth. (See U. S. Geological Survey State map, scale 1:500,000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for pro- tection of some 46,000 acres of alluvial plain in the Aloha-Rigolette area, now subject to overflow by Red River waters, by enlarging FLOOD CONTROL-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 1081 and raising the existing levee from mile 151 to mile 141, and ex- tending it to the hills on the left bank of Bayou Rigolette. Interior drainage, intercepted by levee construction, is to be channeled to and through Bayou Rigolette to a sump and a floodgate system in the levee at Bayou Rigolette, by construction of a diversion ditch from Bayou Darrow to Saline Bayou, and fills at head of Bayou Darrow, and channel clearing of Bayou Rigolette and portions of Waden and Saline Bayous. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941, which modified the project for Grant Parish below Colfax, La., as authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, to provide for construction of the above described works. The latest approved 1950 estimate of cost is $1,540,500 (Fed- eral) for construction and $50,000 (non-Federal) for rights-of- way. Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. Acts of assurances by 19th Louisiana levee district and Red River, Bayou Darrow, and Rigolette levee district were accepted by Secretary of the Army February 13, 1947. Rights-of-way have been made available as required. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Surveys, borings, mapping, acquisition of rights-of-way, and preparation of plans and specifications were continued by hired labor. A total of 1,445,773 cubic yards of new levee and 275,959 cubic yards of riverside enlargement were constructed, 560 linear feet of drainage ditch were excavated, and 12.39 miles of clearing and snagging were accomplished, all by contract. The total costs were $469,008.09, of which $13,015.44 was for hired labor work and $455,992.65 for contract work; expenditures were $465,196.22. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project is 55 percent com- plete. Construction commenced on the project on June 3, 1948, and at the end of the fiscal year approximately 14 miles of new levee and 3 miles of riverside enlargement had been constructed. Bavou Darrow has been separated from Bayou Rigolette and its flow diverted into Saline Bayou through the diversion ditch which was excavated during the period June 28 and November 6, 1948. Bridges at miles 0.40, 2.05, and 4.1 over the diversion ditch were completed during the period October 4, 1948, and May 24, 1949, and 33.30 miles of waterway were cleared during the period July 16, 1948, and February 18, 1950. Bayou Darrow closures were effected during the period May 16 and August 22, 1949. Contract is in effect for the construction of 1,540,000 cubic yards of new levee. Construction work has not commenced. Work remaining to complete the project consists of completing work under contract, constructing levee on left bank of Bayou Rigolette to the hills, and constructing a floodgate at Bayou Rigolette. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $869,639.89 for new work; expenditures were $856,648.91. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of 1082 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 the fiscal year, $361,801.09, plus accounts receivable, $322,000, a total of $683,801.09, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950 ............................ $12,990.98 New work: By contract: Amount required to complete existing contracts .......................... $307,384.61 Construction of levee from mile 124.5 to hills on left bank of Bayou Rigolette, including floodgate .................. 330,000.00 By hired labor: Amount required to complete existing hired labor work ..................... 21,425.50 Preparation of designs, plans and specifi- cations ............................. 12,000.00 670,810.11 Total for all work ............................ 683,801.09 The project will be completed with available funds. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- .. _- -_ - _--_-fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated .. $526, 632. 47 . . . ........ $ 500,000.00 $500, 000.00 $1,540, 450.00 Cost---...----.----.. - 109.43 $14, 248. 92 $43, 090.97 329, 364.95 469, 008.09 869, 639. 89 Expenditures -.. 109.43- 13, 434. 47 35,486. 85 328, 604. 41 465,196. 22 856, 648.91 Maintenance: Appropriated-- .. ................---------.---------------- ---------------------------------- Cost.. . . . . - ..---------.----------------------.------------- --------------------- Expenditures....-.. .........-------------------------......--------------....----------------------......... Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ...... $2,092.15 50. PINEVILLE, RED RIVER, LA. Location.-The work covered by this project lies on the left bank of Red River in Rapides Parish between the crossing of the Louisiana and Arkansas Railway at mile 122 and mile 125. (Mis- sissippi River Commission alluvial valley map, scale 1:250,000, and quadrangle maps, scale 1:62,500.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the enlargement of 0.2 mile of the Louisiana and Arkansas Railway bridge approach fill; the construction of 1.2 miles of new levee, three floodgates, and one pumping plant, all in the Pineville front area. It also provides for the enlargement of 0.47 mile of existing levee and construction of 0.45 mile of new levee in the Rocky Bayou Loop. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941, which modified the project for Grant Parish below Colfax, La., as authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, to provide for construction of the above described works. ',: . .. FLOOD CONTROL-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 1033 The estimate of cost (revised in 1946) is $220,000 (Federal) for construction and $55,000 (non-Federal) for lands and dam- ages. Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. These re- quirements have been fulfilled and were approved by the division engineer, Lower Mississippi Valley division, on February 10, 1950. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Plansand specifica- tions were issued and contract awarded for the construction of that portion north of Main Street in the Pineville front area. No costs nor expenditures were accrued. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction work is under contract and will be initiated during next fiscal year. The total costs and expenditures to the end of the fiscal year were $22,067.59, all for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $197,922.56, will be applied as follows: New work: By contract: Construction of levee in Pineville area .............. .$100,000.00 Construction of drainage structures ................... 75,000.00 By hired labor: Detailed plans and specifications, engineer- ing, and surveys .................................... 22,922.56 Total for all work ............................... 197,922.56 No additional funds are needed for the work scheduled during the fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ---- ----- -- -- -- - - ___ _ ---- - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated.. $128, 300.00 .------ --- $60, 800.00- .... . $219, 990. 15 Cost-...-....-------- 1,116.56 $3,125.83 $1,634.33 ----------- .......----------------. 22, 067.59 Expenditures..- 258. 52 3, 960.00 1, 658. 24 - .......... 22, 067. 59 Maintenance: Appropriated--------------------------------- ------------------------------------ Cost... . . . . . . . ..----------.-----------.--------------- ------------ ------------ .------------ Expenditures- ..- . . . ..------------- . --------------------- ------------------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ...... $89,005.06 51. LAKE PONTCHARTRAIN, JEFFERSON PARISH., LA. Location.-The work covered by this project lies on the southern shore of Lake Pontchartrain in Jefferson Parish, between the Orleans and St. Charles Parish lines. (Mississippi River Commis- sion alluvial valley map, scale 1 :250,000 and quadrangle maps, scale 1 :62,500.) Previous project.-The previous project, authorized by the Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946 (H. Doc. 691, 79th Cong., 2d sess.), was revised by the Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950 (S.Doc. 139, 81st Cong., 2d sess.), to become a fea- ture of the project for flood control, Mississippi River and tribu- 1034 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 taries (see report of the Mississippi River Commission for fiscal year ending June 30, 1950. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Surveys, engineer- ing, and preparation of plans and specifications were carried on by hired labor at a cost of $18,653.86. Hired labor forces closed dike at Pump Station No. 1, drained impounded water from lake- front hydraulic fill levee, and are providing interim protection throughout the lakefront levee by topping the landside retaining dike and hydraulic fill, all at a cost of $70,147.17. The following fill was placed in completing contracts for en- largement and topping of the levees of Lake Pontchartrain to interim grade: Hydraulic fill in lakeshore levee: A total of 785,665 cubic yards by the dredge Tchefuncta, 652,569 cubic yards by the dredge McWilliams, and 265,500 cubic yards by the dredge Vicksburg; uncompacted fill along St. Charles-Jefferson Parish line, 228,219 cubic yards by dragline; uncompacted fill in the Orleans-Jefferson Parish protection levee from the 17th St. Canal pumping station to Lake Pontchartrain, 61,371 cubic yards. The costs incurred amounted to $864,645.08. The total government costs were $392,440.97; expenditures were $456,125.73. In addition, costs and expenditures from con- tributed funds amounted to $561,005.14. Condition at end of fiscal year. The project as revised is 27 percent complete. Construction work under the project com- menced on December 1, 1948, with the enlargement of the lake- shore levee of Lake Pontchartrain which was completed on December 19, 1949. The St. Charles-Jefferson Parish line levee was enlarged during the period January 26 and August 16, 1949, and topping by contract is in progress on this levee at the present time. The levee along the Orleans-Jefferson Parish line from the 17th St. Canal pumping station to Lake Pontchartrain was com- pleted during the period June 9 and November 16, 1949. During the period June 6 and 10, 1949, hired labor forces extended the wavewash protection on the lakeshore levee with salvage rubble removed from behind lakeside dike at East End. Work remaining to complete the project consists of enlarge- ment and shaping of the hydraulic fill levee, plans and specifica- tions for a portion of which are in progress; extension of St. Charles-Jefferson Parish levee from the Illinois Central Railroad to Airline Highway; construction of transition section for lake- shore levee to flanking levees; and placing asphalt slope paving, asphalt shell berm, and toe protection on lakeshore levee. The total government costs to the end of the fiscal year were $1,068,609.08; expenditures were $1,050,863.11. In addition costs and expenditures from contributed funds amounted to $626,600. By Flood Control Act of 1950, approved May 17, 1950, this project was transferred to the project "Flood Control, Mississippi River and Tributaries." Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $169,136.89, plus $220,000, accounts receivable, a total of $389,136.89, will be applied as follows: FLOOD CONTROL-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 1035 Accounts payable, June 30, 1950 ........................... $17,745.97 New work: By contract: Amount required to complete existing contracts ........................... $18,675.43 Initiate construction of a portion of hy- draulic fill levee enlargement ........ 293,800.00 By hired labor: Amount required to complete existing hired labor work .......................... 27,119.35 Surveys, plans and specifications........ .13,251.14 Construction of side levee extension ... 18,000.00 Obtaining rights-of-way without reim- bursement ........................... 545.00 371,390.92 Total for all work ............................ 389,136.89 No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952 under the Flood Control, General, project. Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including _ fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated---- .----........-..................------------. --------------. $900,000.00 $540, 000.00 $1,440,000.00 Cost-----....................------------.........------------.--------------............ 676,168.11 392, 440.97 1,068, 609.08 Expenditures.... 594, 737.38 .........----------...------------............-------------- 456,125.73 1,050, 863.11 Maintenance: A ppropriated.... ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . Cost...........................----- ------------------------..---------------------------- Expenditures - . . . - .- -. -.- - ........ - -....... . ... ...... ........ Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .... $151,390.92 CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated..-------------------............--......-------------- ..............$535,100.00 $91,500.00 $626,600.00 Cost......---------.------------.---------...........---........... ............. ------------- 65,594. 86 561,005.14 626,600.00 Expenditures---....-........--------------------....... -------------- ........... 65, 594.86 561,005.14 626, 600.00 Maintenance: Appropriated -................ ........ Expenditures... - - - . - - . - .. - - - - . --. . .. ................ 52. BAYOU TECHE AND VERMILION RIVER, LA. Location.-Bayou Teche has its source in Bayou Courtableau, in St. Landry Parish, and flows in a southeasterly direction a distance of 125 miles to its confluence with the lower Atchafalaya River, about 101/2 miles above Morgan City, La. Vermilion River, also called Bayou Vemilion, is formed by the junction of Bayous 1036 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Fusilier and Bourbeau, west of Arnaudville, La., and flows in a southwesterly direction to the western end of Vermilion Bay, a distance of 72 miles. Bayou Teche is connected with the Vermilion River by Bayou Fusilier at Arnaudville; and by Ruth Canal, an artificial, privately owned, nonnavigable waterway, constructed for diversion of water from Bayou Teche to Vermilion River for rice irrigation. (U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 1116 and 1277; Corps of Engineers, Mississippi River Commission allu- vial valley maps; and U. S. Geological Survey maps.) Existing project. This provides for the excavation of a navi- gable channel 8 feet deep and 80 feet wide from the 8-foot depth contour in Vermilion Bay to the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, thence 9 feet deep by 100 feet wide from the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway to Lafayette, La. (fixed bridge at Louisiana State High- way No. 1092), with additional enlargement below Abbeville necessary to provide adequate capacity for flood flows; channel improvement of the nonnavigable channel of Vermilion River and Bayou Fusilier from Lafayette, La., to Bayou Teche at Arnaud- ville, La., of adequate capacity to carry flood flows of the upper Vermilion Basin, a 3-foot increase in the pool elevation of Bayou Teche above Keystone Dam by the addition of a movable crest on Keystone Dam, and the enlargement of the nonnavigable channel of Bayou Teche fromits head at Bayou Courtableau to a point approximately 21 miles downstream. Under ordinary conditions the mean range of tide on Vermilion Bay is 1.1 feet. The variation of the water surface near the mouth may be as much as 7 or 8 feet, due to hurricanes on the Gulf. The plane of reference is mean low Gulf level. (See also in- dividual report of navigation project for Bayou Teche, La.) The estimated Federal cost of new work, revised in 1949, is $2,945,000. The estimated local cost of new work is $150,000. The latest (1948) approved estimate of Federal cost of annual maintenance is $25,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act of August 18, 1941. (S. Doc. 93, 77th Cong., 1st sess., which also contains the latest published map.) Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The following new work was continued by hired labor: Procurement of local coopera- tion, field surveys, soil investigations, excavation of plugs at bridge sites, and preparation of plans and specifications, all at a cost of $28,872.12. Under maintenance, hired labor carried on surveys and gage observations, excavated shoal in Vermilion River between miles 49.3 and 49.7, and redistributed riprap at the Southern Pacific Railroad bridge at Lafayette, all at a cost of $19,644.56. Channel enlargement of Vermilion River between miles 3.5 and 17.5, in progress at beginning of fiscal year, was completed under new work contract on November 11, 1949, with 1,078,248 cubic yards removed at a cost of $178,981.93; and preliminary govern- ment costs on contract for channel improvement of Bayous Ver- FLOOD CONTROL-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 1037 milion and Fusilier between miles 57.22 and 76.21 amounted to $1,317.81. The total costs were $228,816.42, of which $209,171.86 was for new work and. $19,644.56 was for maintenance; expenditures were $257,067.93. Condition at end of fiscal year.-During the fiscal year 1945 the 8- by 80-foot new channel from the approximate 8-foot depth contour in Vermilion Bay to Intracoastal Waterway, and channel improvement in Vermilion River, La., 9- by 100-foot project, Intracoastal Waterway to mile 12.5, were completed by contract, and the channel between miles 11.0 and 28.4 was completed by United States plant and hired labor forces. During fiscal year 1946 work was completed on the 9- by 100-foot project, mile 28.4 to mile 52.0, and the 6- by 60-foot project, mile 52,0 to mile 57.1. by contract iand local interests constructed improvements in Ruth Canal. Work was completed during the fiscal year 1947 on Ver- milion River between miles 57.4 and 67.7 and in 1948 between miles 67.7 and 79.0, and an earth-fill dike in Bayou Fusilier was constructed. During fiscal year 1949 Woodlawn Bridge was com- pleted and turned over to local interests for operation and mainte- nance; improvement of Bayou Teche from mile 103.8 to mile 124.8 was completed; bridge at Milton was reconstructed; and Pinhook Bridge was modified; during fiscal year 1950 plugs at the Eloi D. Broussard and Old Woodlawn pontoon bridge sites, Vermilion River, were excavated and channel enlargement of Vermilion River from mile 3.5 to mile 17.5 was completed. Work is under contract for channel improvement in Bayous Vermilion and Fusilier and modification of four timber road bridges and 1 timber footbridge; also for the modification of bridges over Bayous Vermilion and Fusilier at Louisiana State Highways Nos. 988 and 245 and Southern Pacific Railroad. The project is 84 percent complete. Completion of work under contract will complete the project. except for the construction of a movable crest on Keystone dam, to provide a 3-foot increase in the pool elevation of Bayou Teche above Keystone dam. The controlling depths (September 1949), Vermilion River, were: Over the bar, 4.5 feet; to Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, 6.5 feet; to Pinhook Bridge (Lafayette), 6 feet; and to Ruth Canal. 3 feet. The total costs under the existing project to the end of the fiscal year were $2,564,389.91, of which $2,484,976.74 was for new work and $79,413.17 for maintenance. The total expenditures were $2,- 563,137.02. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $418,862.98, plus anticipated allotments of $308,- 000 for new work and $25,000 for maintenance, in fiscal year 1951, a total of $751,862.98, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950 .......................... $376,252.89 New work: By contract: Amount required to complete existing 939127-51-vol. 1---6 1038 BEPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 contracts ........................... $297,723.26 Modification of highway and railroad bridges over Vermilion River ........ 10,000.00 Raise crest of Keystone Dam ........ 20,000.00 By hired labor: Amount required to complete existing hired labor operations ........... 12,300.00 340,023.26 Maintenance by hired labor: Amount required to complete existing hired labor operations ......................... 195.77 Gages, observations, and channel patrol .... 8,000.00 Channel maintenance ..................... . 27,391.06 35,586.83 Total for all work ................................ 751,862.98 The additional sum of $250,000 can be profitably expended for the following schedule of work during fiscal year 1952: Ordinary maintenance by hired labor: Gages, observations, channel patrol, and normal channel maintenance ...................... $25,000 Extraordinary maintenance by contract: Channel dredging, Ver- milion River, mile 26 to mile 52 .............................. 225,000 Total for all work ....................................... 250,000 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated.-.. -_ $500,000. 00 $600,000.00 $2, 517,000.00 Cost-........... 646, 498. 28 $152, 340. 77 $269,075. 84 456, 986.20 $209,171.86 2, 484, 976. 74 Expenditures -.... 696, 528. 20 174, 293.06 247, 465.98 451, 205. 79 237, 824.80 2, 484,168.18 Maintenance: Appropriated.... 15,000.00- ........ 20, 000.00 15, 000.00 25, 000.00 90, 000.00 Cost....... __....-...... .... 22, 985. 43 26, 970.40 9, 812. 78 19, 644. 56 79, 413.17 Expenditures................. 21,932.93 27, 875.05 9,917. 73 19, 243.13 78, 963.84 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................... -$699.02 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 .... . 308,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ...... 307,300.98 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ........................ 120,000.00 53. MERMENTAU RIVER, LA. Location.-The work covered by this project is located 35 to 70 miles southeast of Lake Charles, La., along the lower Mermentau River below Grand Lake, mile 25, to the Gulf of Mexico; the In- land Waterway from Vermilion Bay to White Lake, White Lake to Grand Lake, and from Schooner Bayou to the Intracoastal Water- way-Gulf section (Schooner Bayou cut-off) ; the North Prong of Schooner Bayou; and the waterway from White Lake to Pecan Island, La., and artificial canal, extending from the 5-foot-depth contour in White Lake, almost due south for a distance of ap- proximately 1.8 miles to Pecan Island. (See U. S. Coast and FLOOD CONTROL--NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 1039 Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 1277 and 1278. and U. S. Geological Survey maps.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement covers flood con- trol, navigation, irrigation, and salinity control in the coastal marsh of the lower Mermentau River Basin and provides for channel enlargement of the lower Mermentau River below Grand Lake, mile 25, to a minimum section of 3,000 square feet below mean low Gulf level for discharge of flood flows; construction of a sector gated control structure at Catfish Point, mile 24 above mouth of Mermentau River for discharge of flood flows and con- trol of tidal flows and salt water intrusion in the Mermentau River; channel enlargement and realinement of the Inland Water- way from Vermilion Bay to White Lake and from White Lake to Grand Lake to a minimum section of 3,000 square feet below mean low Gulf level for interflow between lakes and discharge of flood flows; construction of a sector gated control structure in the en- larged channel immediately north of the existing Schooner Bayou Lock Reservation for discharge of flood flows and control of tidal flows and salt water intrusion; channel enlargement of North Prong of Schooner Bayou and Schooner Bayou cut-off to 6 by 60 feet, mean low Gulf level, for navigation purposes; and mainte- nance of the existing 5- by 40-foot, mean low Gulf level, waterway from White Lake to Pecan Island, La.. for navigation. In addition, the project provides for the incorporation of that section of the project, "Inland Waterway from Franklin, La., to Mermentau River," west of Vermilion Bay, a waterway that in- cludes the existing Schooner Bayou lock. Schooner Bayou lock Miles from Abbeville, La. .................. 32. Miles from Vermilion River .............. 9. Width of Chamber ........................ 36 feet. Length available for full width ............ 300 feet. Lift ..................................... 3 feet. Depth on miter sill at low water ........... 8 feet. Character of foundations .................. Timber piles. Kind of dam ............................. Timber. Type of construction ...................... Concrete buttresses, wooden gates turning on horizonal hinges at bottom, earth- lock chamber. Lock completed and opened to navigation .... 1913. Dam completed 1914. Cost ...................................... $40,018.10 for lock and $8,500 for dam. Under ordinary conditions the mean range of tide on the Mer- mentau River near the mouth is 1.6 feet and near the head about 3 inches. The variation of the water surface near the mouth may be as much as 7 or 8 feet, due to hurricanes on the Gulf, and near the head from 8 to 12 feet, due to freshets. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $5,000,- 000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance and operation is $93,600, of which $46,000 is for operating and care of the control structures. 1040 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 The existing project was authorized by the following acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Aug. 18, 19411 Channel enlargement, lower Mermentau River, S. Doe. 94, 77th Cong., 1st sess. from mile 15 to the Gulf of Mexico; and construc- tion of a lock and control spillway at Catfish Point, mile 24. July 24, 19462 Channel enlargement; lower Mermentau River, be- S. Doc. 231, 79th Cong., 2d sess. low Grand Lake, mile 25; contsruction of a gated control structure at or near Grand Cheniere, mile 7; channel enlargement and realinement of Inland Waterway from Franklin, La., to Mermentau River, La., from Vermilion Bay to White Lake, via new channel, and from White Lake to Grand Lake; channel enlargement of North Prong of Schooner Bayou; construction of a gated control structure in the new channel near Schooner Bayou Lock; and inclusion of the project "Waterway from White Lake to Pecan Island, La." and the portion of the project "Inland Waterway from Franklin, La., to the Mermentau River," west of Vermilion Bay in the modified project "Mermen- S tau River, La." 'Flood-control act. 2River and harbor act. Contains latest published map. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Operations and.results during fiscal year.-A total of 1,876,143 cubic yards were removed in improving approximately 10 miles of channel at a cost of $289,408.06 for new work by contract at locations as follows: Schooner Bayou cut-off, 115,710 cubic yards by the dredge Illinois during the period January 28 and April 12, 1950; North Prong Schooner Bayou, 136,658 cubic yards by drag- lines during the period May 1 and June 10, 1950; and White Lake to Vermilion Bay, 1,564,063 cubic yards by the dredge Duplex during the period April 19 and June 3, 1950, and 59,712 cubic yards by the dredge Port Arthur during the period June 26,and 30, 1950. Construction of foundation and concrete work for Cat- fish Point control structure, in progress at the beginning of the fiscal year, was completed on January 31, 1950, with costs of $506,947.52. Installation of gates and operating machinery, and construction of reservation facilities were initiated on January 26, 1950, with costs of $221,472.09. Construction of Schooner Bayou control structure was initiated on August 8, 1949, with costs of $390,724.55. Hired labor forces continued preparation of detailed plans and specifications, engineering surveys and planning, acquisition of local cooperation, miscellaneous soil investigations, model studies, and preparation of contract plans and specifications at a cost of $47,951.94 for new work. Surveys and observations and inspection and patrol of the waterway were carried on by hired labor at a cost of $13,559.78 for maintenance. During the period April 4 and 17, 1950. 8,850 cubic yards were removed from the bar at the entrance into the waterway from White Lake to Pecan Island by the contract dredge Illinois. The costs were $4,108.17 for maintenance. Schooner Bayou lock was operated, as required, throughout FLOOD CONTROL-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 1041 the fiscal year; the lock, structures, and grounds were maintained in good condition, and all necessary and routine maintenance work thereon performed at a cost of $16,921.26 for operating and care. The total costs were $1,491,093.37, of which $1,456,504.16 was for new work, $17,667.95 for maintenance, and $16,921.26, in- cluding $569.77 of River and Harbor funds, for operating and care. The expenditures were $1,436.703.66. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project is approximately 43 percent complete. Schooner Bayou lock and dam were completed in 1913 and 1914, respectively, and the lockmaster's house in 1917. The United States reservation at Schooner Bayou lock comprises 6.9 acres. Dredging of the 5- by 40-foot waterway from White Lake to Pecan Island, La., was completed in 1931. The excavation of Mermentau River from Grand Lake to Grand Cheniere Highway Bridge, miles 25 to 8.3, was accomplished during the period April 21 and September 2, 1947, by the leased dredge Tchefuncta; of Schooner Bayou cut-off during the period January 28 and April 12, 1950, by the contract dredge Illinois; and of North Prong of Schooner Bayou during the period May 1 and June 10, 1950, by contract draglines. Dredging of channel from White Lake to Vermilion Bay, mile 27.98 to mile 40.02, was commenced by dredge Duplex April 19, 1950, and is approximately 33 percent complete; dredging of channel from Grand Lake to White Lake, mile 7.97 to mile 14.11, is under contract. Catfish Point control structure: Excavation, sheet piling, con- crete and appurtenant work was completed January 31, 1950. Installation of gates, operating machinery, and appurtenant work, was commenced January 26, 1950, and is approximately 79 per- cent complete; dredging of approach channels and construction of flanking dikes is under contract. Schooner Bayou control structure: Construction was initiated on August 8, 1949, and the structure is approximately 51 percent complete; dredging of approach channels and construction of flanking dikes is under contract. Work remaining to complete the project consists of completion of that work now in progress and under contract; and channel enlargement of Mermentau River between mile 0 and mile 8.16. The controlling depths, mean low Gulf (May 1950), were: Through Schooner Bayou cut-off and North Prong of Schooner Bayou, 6 feet; Waterway from Vermilion Bay to Mermentau River: Schooner Bayou to White Lake, 7 feet; over bar and through White Lake, 4.5 feet; through Turtle Lake, 3.5 feet; through Alligator Lake, 1.5 feet; Alligator Lake to Collicon Lake, 8.5 feet; through Collicon Lake, 2 feet; over bar at Grand Lake, 1.5 feet; to Mermentau River, 5 feet; Waterway from White Lake to Pecan Island: 4.5 feet. Mermentau River: Over bar in Gulf, 3 feet; to Lower Mud Lake, 5 feet; through Lower Mud Lake, 1.5 feet; to Grand Cheniere, mile 8.2, 5 feet; to Grand Lake, 8 feet. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $2,445,946.30. 1042 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 of which $2,398,222.54 was for new work; $18,209.27 for mainte- nance; and $29,514.49, including $13,163, River and Harbor funds, for operating and care; the expenditures were $905,566.84. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $2,026,892.50, plus anticipated allotments of $800,- 000 for new work and $30,000 for maintenance in fiscal year 1951, a total of $2,856,892.50, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950 ........................ $903,675.80 New work: By contract: Completion of existing contracts ........................... $1,868,338.22 By hired labor: Amount required to complete existing hired labor operations .......... 6,439.24 Completion of designs, plans and specifications ................... 20,000.00 1,894,777.46 Maintenance by hired labor: Gages, observations, and operational planning ........................... 17,000.00 Channel patrols, surveys, and channel maintenance ........................ 6,439.24 23,439.24 Maintenance (operating and care) : Schooner Bayou lock: Operation and care ..... .$19,000.00 Ordinary maintenance and repair .......... 4,000.00 23,000.00 Catfish Point control structure: Operation and care ........ 10,700.00 Ordinary maintenance and repair .................. 1,300.00 12,000.00 45,000.00 Total for all work ................................. 2,856,892.50 The additional sum of $794,000 can be profitably expended for the following schedule of work during fiscal year 1952: New work by contract: Enlargement of Mermentau River, mile 0 to mile 8.2 ...................................... $707,000 Maintenance by hired labor: Gages, observations, channel patrol, operational planning, and channel maintenance .............. 32,000 Maintenance (operating and care) : Catfish Point control structure .................. $25,000 Schooner Bayou control structure and lock ........ 30,000 55,000 Total for all work ................................... 794,000 FLOOD CONTROL-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 1043 Cost and financial summary FLOOD CONTROL, GENERAL, FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated---_. ------------_-----------_- _$1,300,000.00 $1,500,000.00 $3,493,000.00 Cost.__ -------- $380.55 $167, 833.79 $338,945.94 413, 250.31 1,456, 504.16 2, 398, 222. 54 Expenditures --.... 393.49 153, 204.63 352, 018. 54 365, 719. 23 1, 402, 257. 23 2, 294, 887.97 Maintenance: Appropriated.--- .... --- _-- .- ------------------- 3,000.00 60,000.00 63,000.00 Cost..- .--.---- ___--------------------............. 541.32 34,019.44 34, 560.76 Expenditures_.... _ ....-----.------------.......--... 166.38 34,053.15 34, 219.53 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ...................... -$21,969.64 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951. ....... .800,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ........ 778,030.36 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ........................ 707,000.00 RIVER AND HARBOR FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: ........... Appropriated............----------.------------.----------.............----...........--------------..............------------.............---- Cost...------------------------------------------------- ------------------------- Expenditures....- . ... ------------------------------------- ..--------------------- Maintenance: Appropriated_................-.........................._ $13,163.00----------.. $13,163.00 Cost------------------------------------------........... 12,593.23 $569.77 13,163.00 Expenditures....-..-...-..-_-_ _...... .............. 12, 769.72 39 .28 13,163.00 54. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS AND CONTINGENCIES, FOR FLOOD CONTROL The cost of work during the fiscal year was $75,516.53; expen- ditures, $76,887.50. The balance unexpended on June 30, 1950, $33,060.75, plus an anticipated allotment of $147,000 (including $100,000 for Arkansas-White-Red Basins report), less outstand- ing liabilities in the amount of $1,032.92, or a total of $179,027.- 83, will be applied as needed during fiscal year 1951 to payment of expenses incurred under this heading. The additional sum of $482,089.00 (including $310,000 for Arkansas-White-Red Basins report) can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1952. 1044 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including --. -..---.-----.- . . fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: ........-------------------------- Appropriated-- Cost ........... Expenditures.......................................... Maintenance: Appropriated. $40, 950.00 ----- ---- $125,000. 00 000. 00 $95, $79,400. 00 $477, 650. Q00 Cost---------... -- -. 18, 009. 79 $50, 447. 86 109, 318.34 104, 363. 72 75, 516. 53 445, 21.17 Expenditures_. ,_ . 19, 252.20 47, 533.19 103, 441.80 110, 875.31 76, 887. 50 444, 589.25 55. 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 flood-control appropriations for any one fiscal year for the removal of accumulated snags and other debris, and clearing and straightening the channel in navigable streams and tribuitaries thereof, when',inthe opinion of the Chief of Engineers such work is advisable in the interests of flood control: Provided, That not more than $50,000 shall be expended for this purpose for any single tributary from the appropriations for any one fiscal year. During the fiscal year approximately 4.82 miles of clearing and snagging were accomplished and 192,672 cubic yards were excavated in completing channel improvement at Barkman Creek and initiating work at Little Cypress River and Cane Creek. Tex., and Selser's Creek, La., all at a cost of $29,125.91. Pre- liminary government costs on work to be done on Posten Bayou amounted to $245.83. The total costs were $29,371.74, new work; expenditures were $31,417.06. To date, the following work has been completed under this authorization in the New Orleans district: FLOOD CONTROL-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT' 1045 Improvement Completion Item (miles) date Cost Barkman Creek: Clearing and snagging- --.... - ___ _ - 0.06-5.2 July 1949 ..... $60,357.27 Excavation-------------------------------------....................................... 0. 0-0.06 August 1949............... Bayou Francois, La., clearing and snagging------------............ B5. 2-8.69 0-8.26 April 1948--..... 13. 500.00 Bayou Galion, La,, clearing and snagging......-------------- 10-18.32 September 1947_ 25, 500.93 Bayou L'Eau Bleu, excavation--..................... 3.16-11.5 September 1948. 44,081.19 Bayou Vincent: Excavation..................................-----------------------------------... 0.48-1.35 December 1948_ 13; 000.00 Clearing and snagging --------------------------- ................ 0.00-0.49 Mustang Creek: Excavation-... . __..- .-.--.---......... 26.39-25.60 May 1948--..... 25,000.00 Clearing and snagging-.............--........... 25.60-19.90 July 1948.... New River: Excavation................................---------------------------------- 0.00-2.22 April 1948-------..... 31,500.00 Clearing and snagging........ .... ___._._ ___ 5.:00-11.50 June 1948...... Ponchatoula Creek, clearing, and snagging _.... ____ 3. 8-7.09 May 1949.--..... 10, 463.53 Swan Lake, Ark., clearing, snagging, and channel en ()1)- - - - 2,200.00 largement. 1The work on Swan Lake was advertised on October 30,1947; however, the bids were canceled and this work was accomplished with that being done on Red River levees below Denison Dam. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $246,609.69 for new work; expenditures were $245.604.97. The balance unexpended at the end of fiscal year, amounting to $137,416.70, will be used for accounts payable, $1,004.72, and completing work at Little Cypress River and Cane Creek, Tex., Selser's Creek and Yellow Water River, La., and Posten Bayou, Ark., and La. Additional sums can be expended during fiscal year 1951 as follows: Sulphur River, Tex .......................................... $50,000 Tickfaw River, Tex ......................................... 50,000 Mustang Creek, Tex .......................................... 25,000 Blood River, La ................. ....................... . 50,000 Journigan Creek, Tex ......................................... 50,000 Natalbany River, La .......................................... 50,000 Bayou Cyprierre, La ......................................... 50,000 McKinney Bayou, Tex ........................................ 50,000 Petit Amite River, La .......................................... 50,000 Wallace Bayou, La .......................................... 25,000 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscalryear-endinglJune30 June 30, 1950, A including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated.... $25,000.00 $125, 000.00 $50, 000.00 $94.,300.00 $115, 000. 00 $409, 800.93 Cost-. ___.---- .-.--.-- 8, 205.21 114,341.46 94,190.35 29,371.74 246.609. 69 Expenditures....------------........... 8,256.00 104, 746.08 100, 684.90 31,417.06 245,604.97 Maintenance: Appropriated.... ............ ---------------..--............. .............................................-------------- Cost............. ............................. - -.. ....... - .. .......................... Expenditures.............................................................................. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ...... $64,112.44 1046 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 56. EMERGENCY FLOOD-CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 5 OF THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED AUGUST 18, 1941, AS AMENDED The Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941, as modified by the Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946, authorized the allotment from flood-control appropriations of not to exceed $2,- 000,000 for any one fiscal year to be expended in rescue work, or in the repair or maintenance of any flood-control work threat- ened or destroyed by flood. In the New Orleans district, the 1950 flood was the greatest of record below the latitude of New Orleans and also in the Atcha- falaya Basin from Krotz Springs to Six Mile Lake. The flood on the lower Red River was 7.2 feet lower at Alexandria than the record flood of 1945. High stages prevailed on the Mississippi and Atchafalaya Rivers during the period January through May. Bonnet Carre spillway was operated during the period February 10 and March 19, 1950, in order to maintain the Carrollton gage below 20 feet. Costs and expenditures amounted to $301,288.71 for operating sectors necessary to carry on flood fighting operations, effecting gap closures, and operating the Bonnet Carre spillway. The total costs and expenditures under this authorization to the end of the fiscal year were $534,613.24. Cost and financial summary Total'to Fiscal yearending June 30 June 30, 1950, including 14 fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated. $..- $213, 000.00- ............................. ....... .. ... $213,000.00 Cost .------------------............ -- $213,000.00----------------------- -------------- 213,000.00 Expenditures----.. .....---------- 213,000.00 --------- ---------------------------- 213,000.00 Maintenance: Appropriated.... 10, 000.00 14, 000.00 $2,800.00 ------------- $302, 663.98 329, 463. 98 Cost..........-------------.....--------..... 11,763.84 2,999.99 $5, 560.70 301, 288. 71 321,613.24 Expenditures-------.... -----..... --.....11,121.93 5,150.11 4, 052. 49 301, 288.71 321, 613. 24 57. EMERGENCY BANK PROTECTION WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 14 OF THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED DECEMBER 22, 1944, AS AMENDED The Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944, as amend- ed by the Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946, authorized the allotment from flood-control appropriations of not to exceed $1,- 000,000 per year for construction of emergency bank protection works to prevent flood damages to highways, bridge approaches, and public works when, in the opinion of the Chief of Engineers, such work is advisable: Provided, That not more than $50,000 shall be allotted for this purpose at any single locality from ap- propriations for any one fiscal year. The operations during the fiscal year, pursuant to this authori- zation, consisted of completing the following work which was in FLOOD CONTROL-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 1047 progress at the beginning of the fiscal year: Stabilization of chan- nel, banks, and bed of Vermilion River in the vicinity of Pinhook Bridge by bank degrading and placing riprap, and completing protection of the east approach of the highway bridge and the controlling levee at Arkansas State Highway No. 67 bridge over Red River at Fulton, Ark., by constructing approximately 54 feet of pile dikes. The costs for the fiscal year were $13,488.54, new work; ex- penditures were $24,328.40. The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $59,713.03, will be applied as follows: Emergency bank protection, Texas and Pacific Railroad bridge across Atchafalaya River near Melville, La. .............. $50,000.00 Available for revocation and reallotment .................... 9,713.03 Total .............................................. 59,713.03 The total costs and expenditures under this authorization to the end of the fiscal year were $50,286.97. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950 including - -------- - - ___fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated-....------------------------ $35,000.00 $25,000.00 $50, 000.00 $110,000.00 Cost-----.------------.------------.-------------- 36, 798. 43 13, 488. 54 50, 286.97 Expenditures ------------------------------------- 25, 958. 57 24,328. 40 50, 286. 97 Maintenance: Appropriated . ---------------------------------------------------------------- .---------- --------------------------------------------- Cost-............-------- --------- Expenditures............-------------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ...... $9,713.03 58. EMERGENCY FLOOD-CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC LAWS 138 AND 318, SEVENTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS, PUBLIC LAW 75, SEVENTY-NINTH CONGRESS, AND PUBLIC LAWS 102 AND 858, EIGHTIETH CONGRESS Because of the heavy demands for emergency-repair work to flood-control structures damaged or destroyed by the disastrous spring floods which occurred in recent years, Congress in acts listed hereunder authorized the appropriation of the amounts shown as emergency funds to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of War and the supervision of the Chief of Engi- neers for the repair, restoration, and strengthening of levees and other flood-control works which had been threatened or destroyed by these floods: 1048 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, .1950 Public Amount Law No. Date approved Congress authorized 138 July 12, 1943----------------...................---.. Seventy-eighth ..------------------- $10,000,000 318 May 29, 1944.............---------------------_do---------------------------12,000, 000 75 June 5,1945 ....--------------------......... .....----------.. Seventy-ninth----- 12, 000, 000 102 ------------------- ..... June 23, 1947..... Eightieth...------------------------.15,000,000 858 .June 30, 1948...........---------------------...do....-------------------------- 25,000, 000 Pursuant to these acts, the amount of $8,304,984.56 was allotted to the New Orleans district for emergency flood-control work, $8,096,648.54, prior to June 30, 1949, and $208,336.02 subsequent to that date. During the fiscal year the following work was completed at a :cost of $380,717.17 for maintenance: Cubic yards Item in place Commenced Completed Contract: Caldwell Point levee setback, Red River, La. -.. 44, 383 Aug. 22, 1948 Oct. 15, 1949 Vernon Mayer levee setback, Red River, La...... 42, 257 Nov. 30, 1949 Mar. 23, 1950 State line levee setback, Red River ,La.-------------- 81,707 Nov. 24, 1949 Dec. 31, 1949 Arch Smith levee setback, Red River, La..... ... 142, 271 Mar. 20, 1950 Apr. 27, 1950 Hired labor: Hopkins County No. 3, levee restoration, Sulphur 81, 023 Aug. 2, 1949 Sept. 7, 1949 River, Tex. Cane River levee and drainage district, excavating 6, 865 Sept. 23, 1949 Sept. 30, 1949 and stockpiling material for filling low places in highway. Costs covering procurement of local cooperation by hired labor at Red River levees below Moncla amounted to $38.27, and delayed costs for work accomplished during the previous fiscal year at Free Nigger Point and Bayou Goula on the Mississippi River amounted to $662,679.27. The expenditures were $1,043,424.16. Work on Thompson Place levee, R-335-R, was initiated on June 27, 1950, and at the end of the period digging of the muck ditch and degrading of old levee were partially complete. No costs were charged to this work during the fiscal year. The total costs to June 30, 1950, under this authorization were $8,091,377.82, of which $2,041,230.10 was for new work and $6,- 050,147.72 for maintenance. The expenditures were $8,091,375.14. The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $214,144.79, will be applied to completion of work at Thompson Place, Red River, R-355-R, and to accomplishment of work at the following locations, which work is now in pre-contract stage: Sulphur River in Lamar County levee district No. 1, NS-5.0-R; Red River-Bayou Pierre levee and drainage district, Williams Place levee, R-268-R; and in Miller County levee district No. 2. Ark., Clements Brothers farm levee, R-475-R. FLOOD CONTROL-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 1049 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - - 46----- - '----- --- - - -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated.... -241, 780. 78 -319, 609. 66 -$83,940.77 -$11,031. 12..........-------------..$2,042,351.42 Cost... 1,478, 691. 57 384, 800. 09 ....---------- 21,119. 66 ........ ............ 2,041,230. 10 Expenditures.... 4, 403, 794. 79 524, 284. 35 24, 015. 21 422. 00 2, 041,230. 10 Maintenance: Appropriated-.... 1,004, 190.32 300, 207. 66 753, 940. 77 '1?, 084, 672. 12 $208, 336.02. 16,263,168. 51 Cost---.....- -..936, 147. 87 340, 924.35 540, 096. 12 277, 761. 52 1,043, 396. 44 16, 050,147. 92 Expenditures.... 935, 504. 67 341, 567.55 522, 162. 39 295, 664. 65 1,043, 424.16 16, 050, 145.04 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ...... $1,121.32 1 Includes $535.,37 transferred from Vicksburg District. 59. INACTIVE FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS Cost and expenditures For last full to June 30, 1950 Estimated Name of Project report see amount re- Annual quired to Report for- New work Maintenance complete 1. Hempstead County levee district No. 1, 1941 $88, 005. 78- .....-.. (1) Ark.8 2. Black Bayou Reservoir, La.' ---.--... 1945 .... - 2 $600, 000 3. Red River Parish. La. ..... ......-------------------- 1939 149, 435.04- ....-.. (I) 4. Bayou Bodcau, Red Chute, and Loggy 1948 319,197.31- ... - (1) Bayou, La. 5. Colfax, La.'8 __...--..... _--.. --..... 1938 70,348.04----------- (_).. 6. Grent Part h below Colfax, La..........------------ 1941 38, 808. 89 ... _ .. (1) 7. Saline Point, La.. . ----.....-.. -- -....... 1945 100,550.10 ---- ... _ (1) (4) I Completed. 9 W rk not started; deferred pending further study. S T1 e e rroj(ects have 1 een ircorporated in the project "Red River below Denison Dam." ( 4 The urex erded tal rsce ill te sa pid to reinml urscment f local interest: for right.-of-way. b Con rleied i der pro 1.1 is of sec. 7 of the Flcod Contiol Act approved May 15, 1928, as amended by sec. 9 of I e ]flocd Control Act approved June 15, 1936, and included in 1939 Annual Report of the lre ident, Mississippi River Commission, p. 2214. 1050 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood-control acts and committee resolutions Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Amite River and tributaries, La., River Mar. and Harbor Act, ............. 2, 1945. (flood control, irrigation, navi- gation and drainage, and for the prevention of stream pollu- tion and salt-water intrusion). Amite River and tributaries, La., Flood Control Act, Dec ............... (flood control, rice irrigation, 22. 1944. navigation, pollution, salt-wa- ter intrusion, and drainage). Arkansas, White, and Red River Flood Control Act, May ............... Basins, Ark., La., Okla., Tex., 17, 1950. N. Mex., Colo., Kans., and Mo., with a view to developing comprehensive and integrated plans of improvement for navi- gation, flood control, domestic and municipal water supplies, reclamation and irrigation, de- velopment and utilization of hydroelectric power, conserva- tion of soil, forest and fish and wildlife resources including such consideration of recreation uses, salinity and sediment con- trol, and pollution abatement as may be provided for under Federal 5 policies and proced- ures. Assumption Parish, Bayou River and Harbor Act, ..--------------... . Boeuf, La., in the interest of Mar. 2, 1945. navigation, flood control, bene- ficial uses of water, malarial control, and prevention of stream pollution in Bayou La- fourche, La., from Donaldson- ville to the Intracoastal Water- way and of the location of locks at the head of Bayou Lafourche at or near Donaldsonville. Atchafalaya (east) Basin protec- River and Harbor Act, ....... tion levee, all streams and bay- Mar. 2, 1945. ous in Louisiana, east to the Mississippi River. Do....--------------------- Flood Control Act, Dec.............. 22, 1944. Atchafalaya (west) Basin protec- Flood Control Act, Dec................ tion levee, all streams and bay- 22, 1944. ous in southwest Louisiana west of and south of latitude of Boyce. Atchafalaya River, La., Morgan3 River and Harbor Act, ...---- City to the Gulf of Mexico Mar. 2, 1945. (partial report, all streams and bayous between East Atcha- falaya Basin protection levee and Mississippi River. Do...---------------------....................... Flood Control Act, Dec ............... 22, 1944. Bartholomew Bayou, Ashley and Flood Control Act, June Oct. 10, 1949 S. Doc. 117, Favorable. other counties, Ark.2 28, 1938. 81st Cong., 1st sess. Black Bayou, Terrebonne Parish, Flood Control Act, Dec. - La.,3 for flood control and drain- 22, 1944. age. I Incorporatedlin a comprehensive report on Red River and tributaries, Louisiana, Arkansas, Ok'ahom and Texas, for navigation, flood control, power and irrigation, which has been prepared by the Board of 2 Engineers for Rivers and Harbors. Combined with review or reports-Ouachita River and tributaries, Arkansas and Louisiana submitted by district engineer, New Orleans District, March 30, 1948; and printed as Senate Document No. 117, 81st Cong., 1st sess. See annual report of Vicksburg district. a To be reported upon as a separate report as a part of "All streams and bayous in Louisiana lying be- tween the East Atchafalaya Basin protection levee and the Mississippi River" authorized by River and HarborAct of March 2, 1945 and Flood Control Act of December 22, 1944. STo be included in report "All streams and bayous in southwest part of Louisiana west of West Atcha- falaya(Basin protection levee" authorized by River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, and Flood Control Act of3December 22, 1944. 'To assist Tulsa district. FLOOD CONTROL-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 1051 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood-control acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Black Cypress and Cypress Ri- River and Harbor Act, .. vers via Waterway from Aug. 26, 1937. Shreveport, La., to Jefferson Tex.1 Black Cypress River, Tex., and River and Harbor Act, La., on Jefferson, Tex.,-Shreve- June 20, 1938. port, La., Waterway.' Black River, Catahoula and Con- Flood Control Act, Aug. Oct. 10, 1949 S. Doc. 117, Favorable. cordia Parishes, La.2 11, 1939. 81st Cong., 1st sess. Bodcau Bayou, Ark., and La., Flood Control Commit- construction of reservoir at Bra- tee resolution, May 2, ley Bridge or at Mars Hill in 1946. Lafayette County, Ark.' Boeuf Bayou, Assumption Par- River and Harbor Act, ish, La., in the interest of navi- Mar. 2, 1945. gation, flood control, beneficial uses of water, malarial control, and prevention of stream pollu- tion in Bayou Lafourche, La., Donaldsonville to the Intra- coastal Waterway. Boeuf River, in Catahoula, Flood Control Act, Aug. Oct. 10, 1949 S. Doc. 117, Do. Franklin, Caldwell, Richland, 28, 1937. 81st Cong., West Carroll,2 and Morehouse 1stsess. Parishes, La. Caddo Lake Dam and Jefferson- Flood Control Act, June Shreveport Waterway, La., 22, 1936. and Tex., on Red River. Calacasieu River, La., for naviga- Commerce Committee Senate ltr Not tion, flood control and irriga- resolution, Oct. 8, 1939; Aug. 23, printed. tion. Flood Committee reso- 1949; lution, Jan. 26, 1939; House ltr. Rivers and Harbors Aug. 25, Committee resolution, 1949. Jan. 24. 1939. Chevreuil Bayou, La., for flood Flood Control Act, Dec. control, drainage and inciden- 2 22, 1944. tal shallow-draft navigation. Coushatta, La., on Red River; House Public Works vicinity of, for flood control, Committee resolution, drainage, and other purposes. Apr. 21, 1950. Cypress and Black Cypress Ri- River and Harbor Act,.............. ver, reservoirs in Jefferson, Aug. 26, 1937. Texas-Shreveport, 1 La., water- way. Cypress River above Jefferson, River and Harbor Act,............... Tex., establishment of reser- Aug. 30, 1935. voirs on Jefferson Shreveport waterway.' Cypress River, Tex., and La., River and Harbor Act, ... . . .. . . water supply reservoir in Jeffer- June 20, 1938. son-Shreveport waterway.' Donaldsonville, Bayou Lafour- River and Harbor Act, ............... che, La., to the Intracoastal Mar. 2, 1945. Waterway via Bayou Boeuf, Assumption Parish, or other streams in the interest of navi- gation, flood control, etc. DuL arge B ayou, L a., ou tlet to R iver and H arbor Act, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gulf of Mexico for shrimp yes- Mar. 2,1945; and Flood sels of 6- or 7-foot draft3(partial Control Act, Dec. 22, report Louisiana, all streams 1944. and bayous east of east Atcha- falaya Basin protection levee). 1 Incorporated in a comprehensive report on Red River and tributaries, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas, for navigation, flood control, power and irrigation, which has been prepared by the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors. S Combined with review of reports Ouachita River and tributaries, Arkansas and Louisiana submitted by district engineer, New Orleans District, March 30, 1948; and printed as Senate Document No. 117, 81st Cong., 1st sess. See annual report of Vicksburg district. 3 To be reported upon as a separate report as a part of "All streams and bayous in Louisiana lying be- tween the East Atchafalaya Basin protection levee and the Mississippi River" authorized by River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945 and Flood Control Act of December 22, 1944. 4 To be included in report "All streams and bayous in southwest part of Louisiana west of West Atcha- falaya Basin protection levee" authorized by River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, and Flood Control Act of December 22, 1944. a To assist Tulsa district. 1052 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood-contral acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Grand Caillou Bayou, La., outlet River and Harbor Act, to Gulf of Mexico for shrimp Mar. 2, 1945; and Flood vessels of 6- or 7-foot draft S(par- Control Act, Dec. 22, tial report Louisiana all streams 1944. and bayous east of East Atcha- falaya Basii protection levee). Houma, La., outlets to open River and Harbor Act, waters of Gulf of Mexico, to Mar. 2, 1945; and Flood accommodate vessels of shrimp Control Act, Dec. 22, trawler type of 6-or 7-foot draft 1944. (via Bayous Terrebonne, Petit Caillou, Grand Caillou and DuLarge, Terrebonne Parish, La.) 8(partial report, Louisiana, all streams and bayous east of Atchafalaya). Jefferson-Shreveport Waterway, River and Harbor Act, . Tex., and La., enlarging project Aug. 30, 1935. and establishing reservoirs in Cypress and Black Cypress Rivers. 1 Jefferson-Shreveport Waterway, River and Harbor Act, Tex., and La., thence via Red Aug. 26, 1937. River to Mississippi River, inc- luding reservoirs in Cypress and Black Cypress Rivers. 1 Jefferson-Shreveport Waterway, River and Harbor Act, Tex., and La., thence via Red June 20, 1938. River to Mississippi River, survey for navigation, flood control, water power and irriga- tion, including water supply reservoirs in Cypress and Black Cypress Rivers. 1 Lafourche Bayou, La., from River and Harbor Act, Donaldsonville to the Intra- Mar. 2, 1945. coastal Waterway via Bayou Boeuf, Assumption Parish, or other streams, for navigation, flood control, beneficial uses of water, malarial control, preven- tion of stream pollution, and of the location of locks at the head of said bayou at or near Donald- sonville, La. Little Missouri River, Ark. Flood Control Commit- Oct. 10, 1949 S. Doc. 117, Favorable. construction of dam at Murf- tee resolution, July 3, 81st Cong., reesboro site. 2 1945. 1st sess. Macon Bayou in Franklin, Mad- Flood Control Act, Aug. Oct. 10, 1949 S. Doe. 117, Do. ison, Richland, East Carroll,2 28, 1937. 81st Cong., and West Carroll Parishes, La. 1stsess. Loggy Bayou, Red River, La., Flood Control Act, June east bank. 1 28, 1938. -- -..-- ..-- . . . . . . . . . . . . - -. Louisiana, all streams and bayous River and Harbor Act, between East Atchafalaya Ba- Mar. 2, 1945. sin protection levee and Miss- issippi River (flood control, irrigation, navigation, and dra- inage, and for the prevention of stream polution and salt-water intrusion). I Incorporated in a comprehensive report on Red River and tributaries, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas, for navigation, flood control, power and irrigation, which has been prepared by the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors. 3 Combined with review of reports Ouachita River and tributaries, Arkansas and Louisiana submitted by district engineer, New Orleans District, March 30, 1948; and printed as Senate Document No. 117, 81st Cong., 1st sess. See annual report of Vicksburg district. 3 To be reported upon as a separate report as a part of "All streams and bayous in Louisiana lying be- tween the East Atchafalaya Basin protection levee and the Mississippi River" authorized by River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945 and Flood Control Act of December 22, 1944. 4 To be included in report "All streams and bayous in southwest part of Louisiana west of West Atcha- falaya Basin protection levee" authorized by River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, and Flood Control Act of December 22, 1944. 5 To assist Tulsa district. FLOOD CO. TROL-.NEW. OREANS,.LA, DIST I:T L03: Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood-control acts, and committee resolutions,-Continued Date Locality Autho ization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No.... mendation Louisiana, all streams and bayous Flood Control Act, Dec. between East Atchafalaya Ba- 22, 1944. sin protection levee and Miss- issippi River(flood control, rice irritation, navi -a:lan, pollu- tion, saltwater intrusion and drainage). Louisiana, all streams and bayous River and Harbor Act, in southwest part, west of West Mar. 2, 1945. Atchafalaya Basin protection levee, and south of latitude of Boyce (flood control, irrigation, navigation arid drainage, and for the prevention of stream p )llution and salt-water intru- sion). Louisiana, all streams and Bayous in southwest part, west of West Flood Control Act, Dec. 22, 1944. --- ---------- ------ Atchafalaya Basin protection levee, and south of latitude of Boyce (flood control, rice irri- gation, navigation, pollution, salt-water intrusion, and drain- age.). Merrnentau River and tributar- House Public Works ies, La., additional improve- Committee resolution, ments in the interest of naviga- July 13, 1949. tion, drainage, flood control, and salt water control.' Mississippi River. all streams and River and Harbor Act, bayous in Loui lana, west of; to Mar. 2, 1945; and Flood the Atchafalaya (east) Basin Control; Act, Dec. 22, protection les e; 1944. Morgan City, La., to Gulf of Mex- River and Harbor Act, ico via Atchafalaya River a Mar. 2, 1945; and Flood (partial report all streams and Control Act, Dec. 22, Ba3 o is between East Atchafa- 1944. laya Basin protection levee and Mississippi River). Nezpique Bayon, Teche Bayou, Flood Control Commit- Aug. 25, 1949 Not printed Unfavorable, and Calcasieu River, La., Ser- tee resolution, Feb. 2, pent Bayou, La., for flood con- 1944. trol and drainage. Orleans Parish, La., Lake Pont- Senate Public Works chartrain with respect to flood Committee resolution, ,. control, navigation, and beach Jan. 28, 1949. erosion control. Oct. 10, 149 Ouachita River and tributaries, Flood Control Act, Aug. S. Doc. 117, Favorable. La. 2 28, 1937.. 81st Cong., 1st sess. Ouachita River and tributaries, Flood Control Commit- Oct. 10,1949 S. Doc.-117, Do. Ark., and La. 2 tee resolution, Feb. 10, 81st Cong., 1938. 1stsess. Ouachita River and tributaries, Flood Control Commit- 10, 1949 Oct. S. Doc. 117, Do. Ark., and La., for flood protec- tee resolution, Apr. 13, 81st Cong., tion, Jonesville, La. 2 1938. Oct. 10, 1949 1stsess. Ouachita River System, La., and Flood Conti'ol Commit- S. Doc. 117, Do. Ark., for navigation, flood con- tee resolution, Jan. 26, 81st Cong., trol, and irrigation. 2 1939; Commerce Com- 1st sess. mittee resolution, Feb. 8, 1939;'Rivers and liar- bors Committee resolu- tion, Jan. 24, 1939. 1 Incorporated in a comprehensive report on Red River and tributaries, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas, for navigation, flood control, power and irrigation, which has been prepared by the Board of Engineers for Rivers and HafiBors. ' 2 Combined with review of reports Ouachita River and tributaries, Arkinsasand Louisiana submitted by :distrtict esigineep; New Orleans Distr ct, March 30, 1948; and printed as Senate Document No. 117, 81st Cong., 1sit 'sess. Seb annual report of Vicksburg district. 3 To be reported upon as a separate report as a part of "All streams:and bayous in Loutisiana lying be- tween the East Atchafalaya Basin protection levee and the Mississippi'River" authorized by River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945 and FloodControl Act of December 22, 1944. STo be included in report "All' streams and bayous In southwest part of Louisiana west ofWest Atcha- fa laiyaBasin protection levee" authorized'by River and HIrbrii Act of March 2, 1945, and Flood Control Aet of December 22, 1944. STo assist Tulsa district.. . 939127-51-vol. 1.--87 1054 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood-control acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Ouachita River with view to con- River and Harbor Act, Oct. 10,1949 S. Doc. 117, Favorable. struction of a dam at or near Mar. 2, 1945. 81st Cong., Rockport, Ark., in interest of 1stsess. navigation flood control, and the hydroelectric power.2 Ouachita River and tributaries Flood Control Commit- for flood protection, Calion tee resolution, Nov. 15, Lake, Ark., development of 2 1945. Petit Caillou Bayou, La., outlet River and Harbor Act, to Gulf of Mexico for shrimp Mar. 2, 1945. vessels of 6-or 7-foot draft (par- tial report Louisiana, all streams and bayous east of East Atcha- falaya Basin protection levee). Petit Caillou Bayou, La., outlet Flood Control Act, Dec. to Gulf of Mexico for shrimp 22, 1944. vessels of 6 or 7-foot draft (par- tial report Louisiana, allstreams and bayous east of East Atcha- falaya Basin protection levee). Pontchartrain Lake, La., with a Senate Public Works Feb. 20,1950 S. Doc. 139, Do. view to determining whether Committee resolution, 81st Cong., modification of the recommen- Oct. 11, 1947. 2d sess. dations contained therein is advisable at this time in view of the recent hurricane and resul- tant floods. Pontchartrain Lake with respect Senate Public Works to flood control, navigation, and Committee resolution, beach erosion control in Orleans Jan. 28, 1949. Parish. La. Red, Arkansas and White River Flood Control Act, May Basins, Ark., La., Okla., Tex., 17, 1950. N. Mex., Colo., Kans., and Mo., with a view to developing comprehensive and integrated plans of improvement for navi- gation, flood control, domestic and muniicipal water supplies, reclamation and irrigation, development and utilization of hydroelectric power, conserva- tion of soil, forest, and fish and wildlife resources including such consideration of recreation uses, salinity and sediment control, and pollution abate- ment as may be provided for under Federal policies and procedures. 5 1 Red River, Ark. .............. Flood Control Act, May 6, 1936. Red River, Ark. 1_ ......... Flood Control Act, June 22, 1936. Red River, La., Ark., Okla., and Rivers and Harbors Com- Tex., for navigation, flood con- mittee resolution, Feb. trol, water power and irriga- 25, 1938. tion.' Red River, La., east bank of, Flood Control Act, June from hill line of south bank of 28, 1938. Loggy Bayou, thence along east bank of Red River to Cou- shatta 1 Bayou, Red River Parish. 1Incorporated in a comprehensivereport on Red River and tributaries, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas, for navigation, flood control, power and irrigation, which has been prepared by the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors. 2 Combined with review of reports Ouachita River and tributaries, Arkansas and Louisiana submitted by district engineer, New Orleans District, March 30, 1948; and printed as Senate Document No. 117, 81st Cong., 1st sess. See annual report of Vicksburg district. aTo be reported upon as a separate report as a part of "All streams and bayous in Louisiana lying be- tween the East Atchafalaya Basin protection levee and the Mississippi River' authorized by River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945 and Flood Control Act of December 22, 1944. 4 To be included in report "All streams and bayous in southwest part of Louisiana west of West Atcha- falaya Basin protection levee" authorized by River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, and Flood Control Act of December 22,1944. 0 To apsist Tulsa district. FLOOD CONTROL-NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 1055 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood-control acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Red River, La., in vicinity of House Public Works Coushatta, La., for flood con- Committee resolution, trol, drainage and other pur- Apr. 21, 1950. poses. Red River, La., Ark., Okla., and Flood Control Commit- Tex., and connecting water- tee resolution, Jan. 26, ways, singly or together for 1939; Rivers and Har- navigation, flood control, and bors Committee reso- irrigation., lution, Jan. 24, 1939; Commerce Commitee resolution, Feb. 8,1939. Rockport, Ark., construction of River and Harbor Act, dam at or near, in the interest Mar. 2, 1945. of navigation, flood control, and development 2 of hydroelectric power. Saline River, Ark.s.............. Flood Control Act, Aug. Oct. 10, 1949 S. Doc. 117, Favorable. 28, 1937. 81st Cong., 1stsess. Serpent Bayou, La., for flood Flood Control Commit- Aug. 25,1949 Not Unfavorable. control and drainage. tee resolution, Feb. 2, printed. 1944. Shreveport-Jefferson Waterway Flood Control Act, June and Caddo Lake Dam, La., 22, 1936. and Tex.' Shreveport-Jefferson Waterway River and Harbor Act, La., and Tex., via Red River Aug. 26, 1937. to Mississippi River, including reservoirs in Cypress and Black Cypress Rivers., Shreveport-Jefferson Waterway River and Harbor Act, La., and Tex., thence via Red June 20, 1938. River to Mississippi River, survey for navigation, flood control, water power and irriga- tion, including water supply reservoi-s in Cypress 1 and Black Cypress Rivers. Sulphur River, Ark.l ....- Flood Control Act, June 22, 1936. Sulphur River, Ark. ... _ Flood Control Act, Aug. 28, 1937. Sulphur River, Tex.. -__ Flood Control Act, June 28, 1938. Sulphur River, Tex.t...... River and Harbor Act, June 22, 1936. Sulphur River, Tex., and Ark., River and Harbor Act, improvement for navigation, June 20, 1938. flood control, and water power.' Tangipahoa River and tributa- River and Harbor Act, ries, Louisiana (flood control, Mar. 2, 1945. irrigation, navigation, and drainage, and for prevention of stream pollution and salt-water intrusion). a 1 Incorporated in a comprehensive report on Red River and tributaries, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahom and Texas, for navigation, flood control, power and irrigation, which has been prepared by the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors. 2Combined with review of reports Ouachita River and tributaries, Arkansas and Louisiana submitted by district engineer, New Orleans District, March 30, 1948; and printed as Senate Document No. 117, 81st Cong., 1st sess. See annual report of Vicksburg district. $ To be reported upon as a separate report as a part of "All streams and bayous in Louisiana lying be- tween the East Atchafalaya Basin protection levee and the Mississippi River" authorized by River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945 and Flood Control Act of December 22, 1944. 4 To be included in report "All streams and bayous in southwest part of Louisiana west of West Atcha- falaya Basin protection levee" authorized by River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, and Flood Control Act of December 22, 1944. *To assist Tulsa district. 1'056 BEPORT 'OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood-control acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date -- Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- " ' to Congress No. mer dation Terrebonne Bayou, La., outlet River and Harbor Act,--------------- to Gulf of Mexico for shrimp Mar. 2, 1945 . vessels of 6-or 7-foot drafts (par- tial report Louisiana, : all streams and bayous eastof East Atchafalaya Basin protecion levee). Terrebonne Bayou, La., outlet Flood Control Act, Dec..... to Gulf of Mexico for shrimp 22, 1944. vessels of 6-or 7-foot draft3 (par- tial report Louisiana, all streams and bayous east of East Atchafalaya Basin pretection levee). W hite, Arkansas and Red River Flood Control Act, M ay ... . . . . .. . Basins, Ark.. La., Okla., Tex, 17, 1950. N. Mex., Colo.. Kans., and Mo., with a view to developing comprehensive and integrated plans of improvement for navi- gation, flood control, domestic and munici al water supplies, reclamation and irrigation, de- velopment and utilization of hydroelectric power, conserva- tion of soil, forest and fish and wildlife resources including such consideration of recreation uses, salinity and sediment con- trol, and pollution abatement as may be provided for under Federal 5 policies and proceed- ures. I Incorporated in a comprehensive report on Red River and tributaries, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Te as, for navigation, flood control, power and irrigation, which has been prepared by the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors. 2 Combined with review of reports Ouachita River and tributaries, Arkansas and Louisiana submitted by district engineer, New Orleans District, March 30, 1948; and printed as Senate Document No. 117, 81st Cong., 1st sess. See annual report of Vicksburg district. 8 To be reported upcn as a sera-ate report as a part of "All streams and bayous in Louisiana lying be- tween the East Atchafal rya Bas n protection levee and the Misi s'ppi Eiver" a.tl.o.ized by Ri er and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945 and Flocd Control Act of Decemter 22, 1944. 4 To be included in report "All streams and tayous in southwest part of Louisiana west ofWest Atcha- falaya Basin protection levee" authorized by River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, and Flood Control Act of December 22, 1944. STo assist Tulsa district. IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN T VICKSBURG, MISS.; DISTRICT This district comprises a very small portion of southwestern Tennessee, western Mississippi, southern Arkansas, and north- eastern Louisiana as embraced in the drainage basins of Ithe eastern tributaries of the Mississippi River south of Horn Lake Creek to and including Buffalo River, and of-the western tribu- taries from and including the Arkansas River from a point 3 miles upstream from Pine Bluff, and the Ouachita and Black Rivers and tributaries in Arkansas and Louisiana. District engineer: Col. John H. 'Trescott,:Corps of Engineers (acting) to July 12, 1949, and Col. B. C. Fowlkes, Jr., Corps of Engineers, since that date. Division engineer of the Lower Mississippi Valley division, Vicksburg, Miss., comprising the New Orleans, La., Vicksburg, Miss,: and Memphis, Tenn. districts: Brig. Gen. P. A. Feringa, Corps of Engineers. IMPROVEMENTS Navigation Flood Control-Continued Page Page 1. Arkansas River and tribu- 11. Outlet channel and Hard- taries, Ark, and Okla., ing Drain at Pine Biuff, Navigation features .... 1057 Ark. .................. 1088 2. Ouachita and Black Rivers, 12. Bayou Bartholomew, Ark. Ark. and La........... 1070 and La............... 1089 3. Examinations, surveys, and 13. Existing levees and, flood contingencies (general) . 1075 walls and extersions 4. Inactive navigation pro- thereto from Bastrop, jects .................. 1076 La. to mouth of Boeuf 5. Plant allotment, Vicksburg River and at West Mon- district ... .... ........ 1077 roe, La .................. 1089 14. Jonesville, La . ........... 1092 15. Big Black River, Miss. ... 1094 Flood Control 16. Homochitto River, Miss. 1095 17. Snagging and clearing 6. Ouachita River and tribu- under section 2: of the taries, Ark. and La. Flood Control ap- .Act (flood control) ........ 1078 proved August 28, 1937, 7 Blakely Mountain Dam on as amended ........... 1096 Ouachita River, Ark .. 1080 18. Emergency flood-control 8. De tGray Reservoir, Caddo work .................... 1097 River, Ark.......... 1082 19. Preliminary examinations, 9. Little Missouri River . surveys and contingen- Basin, Ark......... 1082 cies for flood control ... 1100 10. Calion, Ouachita River, 20. Inactive flood-control pro- Ark................ 1087 jects .................. 1101 1. ARKANSAS RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES, ARK. AND OKLA., NAVIGATION FEATURES Arkansas NLocation.-The River rises in the Rocky Mountains near Leadville, Colo., and flows southeasterly through the States of Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas to join the Mississippi River at a point about 575 miles above Head of Passes. The total leldgth . . ,.1057 1058 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 of the Arkansas River is approximately 1,450 miles. It is navi- gable to Neosho (Grand) River, 465 miles above the mouth. Below this point its average fall is 0.7 foot per mile; its average width between banks, 1,800 feet, and average low-water width 300 feet. Its low-water bed is unstable, and rapid currents predominate at medium and high stages. Previous projects.-Authorized by River and Harbor Acts of July 3, 1832, April 8, 1876, March 3, 1879, June 14, 1880, July 5. 1884, August 5, 1886, August 11, 1888, June 13, 1902, and March 2, 1907. For further details see page 1066, Annual Report for 1932 and page 744, Annual Report for 1943. Existing project. The River and Harbor Act of July 24, 1946. approved the multiple-purpose plan recommended in the report of the Chief of Engineers dated September 20, 1945, House Docu- ment No. 758, Seventy-ninth Congress, second session, and letter of the Chief of Engineers dated March 19, 1946, and limited ap- propriations thereunder to $55,000,000 for initiation and partial accomplishment of the project. The Flood Control Act of May 17 1950, modified the multiple-purpose plan and the general com- prehensive plan for flood control by substitution of Keystone Reservoir on the Arkansas River for the Mannford Reservoir on the Cimarron River and by deletion of the Blackburn and Taft Reservoirs on the Arkansas River as recommended by the Chief of Engineers in Senate Document No. 107, Eighty-first Congress, first session. Details concerning Keystone Reservoir are shown under flood control, Tulsa district. The existing project provides for coordinated developments to serve navigation, produce hydro- electric power, afford additional flood control, and provide related benefits in connection with other activities such as recreation and wildlife propagation. Navigation features provide for a channel having a project depth of 9 feet following generally the Verdigris River from Catoosa, Okla., 52 miles downstream to the Arkansas River; thence downstream in the channel of the latter approxi- mately 375.2 miles to mile 53.8; thence by a lateral canal designed as the Pendleton Canal to mile 25.3; thence down the Arkansas River to mile 21.8; thence by a land cut to White River 12.4 miles above its mouth; thence along the channel of White River for 4.9 miles; thence via land cut to the Mississippi River at a point 15.5 miles above the mouth of the Arkansas River. A minimum channel width of 150 feet is proposed for the Verdigris River section and of 250 feet for the remaining 429 miles of the route. The water- way would be canalized throughout its length by three navigation locks and dams on the Verdigris River, 20 navigation locks and dams and 4 navigation and hydroelectric power dams with locks thence to the Mississippi River. Included in the 24 locations are the Webbers Falls, Short Mountain, Ozark, and Dardanelle locks and dams on the Arkansas River which are planned to be used for power development as well as to create navigation pools. Lock chambers are 110 by 600 feet on the Arkansas River azl 74 by 600 feet on the Verdigris River. See House Document No. 758 Seventy-ninth Congress, second session, which contains the latest published maps. The estimated cost of new work is $686,370,000 RIVERS AND HABORS-VICKSBURG, MISS., DISTRICT 1059 and is based on the estimated cost of the project as of May 1949, revised in accordance with the Flood Control Act of 1950. Feature Location Estimated cost I1 TULSA DISTRICT Pool No. 3 ....................... Verdigris River-mile 52.0-37.2... ................ $8,100, 000 Pool No. 2 ....................... Verdigris River-mile 37. 2-19.4.....--------- 7,810,000 Pool No.1 _.------------------ Verdigris River-mile 19.4-4.0....------------------ 10, 020, 000 Channel cut-offs, enlargements ........._...............___........ .. .... . . . . . . . . 17, 500, 000 and canals. Webbers Falls Dam and Reservoir Verdigri River-mile 4.0; Arkansas River-mile 432.3 57, 020, 000 Short Mountain Dam and Reser- Arkansas River-mile 432.3-395.4..--------- 81,690,000 voir. Pool No. 25......................- Arkansas River-mile 395.4-376.2.................... 20, 550. 000 Pool No. 24....................... Arkansas River-mile 376.2-364.5......--............ 18,120, 000 -- --- - 1, Total, Tulsa district ........ 220, 810, 000 LITTLE ROCK DISTRICT Pool No.23....................... Arkansas River-mile 364.5-352.8----------------......................- 20, 766, 000 Pool No. 22--....................... Arkansas River-mile 352.8-340.0..-------------................-... 18,176, 000 Ozark Dam and Reservoir........ Arkansas River-mile 340.0-319.0........-............ 44, 069,000 Pool No. 19 ..................... Arkansas River-mile 319.0-298.5...................... 16, 880, 000 Dardanelle Dam and Reservoir... Arkansas River-mile 298.5-258.2----------------...................... 76, 700, 000 Pool No. 15 ...................... Arkansas River-mile 258.2-245.3----------------..................... 18, 037, 000 Pool No. 14...................... Arkansas River-mile 245.3-232.7..----------------................ 16, 732, 000 Pool No. 13....................... Arkansas River-mile 232.7-219.7...................... 18, 532, 000 Pool No. 12....................... Arkansas River-mile 219.7-200.3..........---------------- 17, 432, 000 Pool No. 11....--.................__ Arkansas River-mile 200.3-185.6.....---------------- 17, 553,000 Pool No. 10...-................... Arkansas River-mile 185.6-171.4..---------------- 17, 505, 000 Pool No. 9........................ Arkansas River-mile 171.4-154.0........---------------- 23,111,000 Pool No. 8 ....................... Arkansas River-nlile 154.0-145.7----------------................... 15, 227,000 Pool No. 7..................... , Arkansas River-mile 145.7-127.8......---------------- 17, 696, 000 Dredging plant including channel 28,400,000 snagging and dredging. Total Little Rock district.. ................... L........--------- ---------------346,816,000 VICKSBURG DISTRICT Pool No. 6........................ Arkansas River-mile 127.8-106.4----------------......................- 19, 405, 000 Pool No. 5....................... Arkansas River-mile 106.4-88.7........----------------- 18, 303, 000 Pool No. 4....................... Arkansas River-nile 88.7-72.9-----........................ 16, 806, 000 Pool No. 3 ....................... Arkansas River-wile 72.9-21.4.........-----------------..... 19,665,000 Pool No. 2 ....................... Navigation route (Arkansas River)-mile 21.4-12.0_. 21,677. 000 Pool No. 1........................ Navigation route (Arkansas River)-mile 12.0-0.5.... 22, 888, 000 Total Vicksburg district- -.... -.........-... .- ...- ..-.--.. .....-- ..- ..- - --- -- - -- -- 118, 744, 000 Total navigation project.... $686, 370, 000 1Revised in 1949. 3 Includes cost of all plant and repair depot for entire project. SIncludes cost of providing facilities for development of hydroelectric power at several reservoirs. (See later detail descriptions.) The active features of the comprehensive project are reported individually. Local cooperation.---Local interests are required to provide ade- quate terminal and transfer facilities for navigation; and bear the increased cost of maintenance and operation of all altered rail and highway routes, including bridges and appurtenances, utili- ties, and other existing improvements, other than federally owned. Terminal facilities.-Terminal facilities along the Arkansas River consist of a paved bank slope, under municipal control, at Little Rock; privately owned log slips at sawmills and stave mills at Little Rock; and sand and gravel derricks and elevators at Van Buren, Dardanelle, Little Rock, and Pine Bluff. These facilities, which are adequate for existing commerce on the river, are located at or near rail connections. .1060 0EPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 10950 Operations and results during fiscal year.-Under the direc- tion of.the Arkansas River Board, consisting of the district en- gineers of the Vicksburg, Little Rock, Albuquerque, and Tulsa districts, engineering studies were made to determine present-day construction costs of each unit in the comprehensive plan and se- quence of construction as related to the over-all program to obtain maximum benefits from each phase of the work. Review of engi- neering features of the structures, investigations for sedimenta- tion and bank stabilization and other studies were made. Bank stabilization work was initiated in pools 6 and 15 and excavation for the pilot channel for the Morrillton cut-off in pool 12 was completed. See individual statements for further details. The cost during the fiscal year was $710,769.88 for new work including $136,495.64 for the Tulsa district, $392,953.17 for the SLittle Rock district, and $181,321.07, for the Vicksburg district. Expenditures totaled $692,331.84, including $139,076.05 for the STulsa district, $370,375.66 for the Little Rock district and $182,- 880.13 for the Vicksburg district. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The necessary engineering in- vestigations and studies required :for site selections and to esta- blish criteria upon which construction operations are to be based were well advanced. Construction for bank stabilization work has been initiated in popls 6 and 15, and excavation of a :pilot channel for the Mor- rillton cut-off has been completed. Further details are as given in individual statements. The controlling depth from the mouth to Fort Smith, Ark., 373 miles, is 3 feet or more for 4 months of the year, and less than 3 feet for 8 months. Under average traffic conditions 4-foot draft traffic can be taken to Little Rock frbom the middle of February to the middle of July. From the middle of August to the middle -of December the draft is generally limited to about 2 feet. Total costs under the existing project to June 30, 1950, were $1,358;655.24 for new work (a). Expenditures were $1,310;551.06 for new work (b). Of the above amounts (a), $206,135.70 were for Tulsa idistrict, $524,777.34 were for Little Rock'-district, and $627,742 20 ere for Vicksburg district; (b), $196,644.66 were for Tulsa district. $493,284.79 were for Little Rock district, and $620,621.61 were for Vicksburg district. .:Proposed operations.-The total balance unexpended for the Tulsa, Little Rock, and Vicksburg districts, on June 30, 1950, $1,- 420,41589, plus accounts receivable, $2,474.80, plus an antici- pated a6lltment during fiscal year 1951, $838,000.00, a total of $2,260,890.69, will be applied as follows: TULSA DISTRICT Accounts payable June 30, 1950 ........... . $9,491.04 New work: SPlanning.-Continuation of engineering studies ........... .... .................. 46,864.30 Total for all work, Tulsa district .................... 56,355.34 IVERS AND HAREQR yl-gKI( TBURG, MISS., DISCT 106 1061 LITTLE ROCK DISTRICT Accounts payable June 30, 1950 ............. .. 34,163.44 New work: Planning-Engineering studies and investi- gations including geological explorations,.. hydroelectric, hydrological, and relocatih studies and related work leading to the development of a definite plan for naviga-. tion from Little Rock to the mouth and the preparation of a definite project re- port for a typical lock and dam (pool No. 7) will be continued. Work on the definite project report for the Dardanelle Dam and Reservoir will be brought to an orderly conclusion and placed in a stand- by condition ........................... 159,631.40 Construction-Bank stabilization and channel rectification, Little Rock to Pine Bluff: Continuing contract commitments: Excavate pilot channel across Hensley Bar .................... 318,278.76 Continue bank stabilization works under existing contract in the reach between river miles 127.8- and 115.6:... ................. 1,243,879.30 Continue bank stabilization below Dardanelle ..................... 272,705.73 S Lands and damages................ 25,531.38 Total Little Rock district ......................... 2,054,190.01 VICKSBURG DISTRICT Accounts payable June 30, 1950 ............... 7,120.59 New work: Planning-studies and planning in- cidental to preparation of definite project re- port ..................................... 143,224.75 Total, Vicksburg district ............................. .. 150,345.34 Grand total for all work, Tulsa, Little Rock, and Vicksburg districts ..................... 2,260,890.69 The-otal :additional sum of $3,700,000 is needed to be appro- priated for the following schedule of work to be performed by the Tulsai Littl- Rock, and Vicksburg districts during the fiscal year 1952: New work:;, Tulsa district: Bank stabilization from Wilson'si Rock (mile 376.5) to Fort Smith, Ark. (mile 361.9) .............. $2,500,000 Planning ............................................. 100,000 Total Tulsa district .................................. 2,600,000 Little Rock district: SNew work: Planning-Navigation locks and dams advance planning .................................... $200,000 Bank stabilization and, channel rectification, Little Rock to Pine Bluff: Conitinuing contract commitments: Bank stabilization, river miles 127.8 and 115.6 ....................... ........ 372,000' u. Bank stabilization, river miles 118 117 .. 428,000 Total, Little Rock district ............. $1,000,000 1062 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Vicksburg district: New work: Planning: Continuation of preparation of definite pro- ject report ...................................... 100,000 Total, Vicksburg district .......................... . 100,000 Total for all work, three districts .................... 3,700,000 NAVIGATION LOCK AND DAM NOS. 1, 2, AND 3, VERDIGRIS RIVER, OKLA. (INCLUDING CHANNEL CUT-OFFS AND ENLARGEMENTS, AND CANALS) (TULSA DISTRICT) Location.-Navigation dams Nos. 1, 2 and 3 on the Verdigris River are at miles 4.0, 19.4, and 37.2, respectively, above its con- fluence with the Arkansas River. Channel cut-offs and enlarge- ments, and canals are located in the reach of this stream below Catoosa, Rogers and Wagoner Counties, Okla. (See Corps of En- gineers Muskogee (Okla.) quadrangle, and U. S. Geological Sur- vey maps and Okmulgee and Claremore (Okla.) quadrangles, scale 1:125,000.) Existing projects.-The locks and dams are units in the mul- tiple-purpose plan. In addition, canalization of the Verdigris River would require 11 cut-offs and 8 channel enlargements in the reach between Catoosa, Okla., and the mouth, and would provide for navigation in the Verdigris River, in conjunction with the three locks and dams, with a minimum channel width of 150 feet, and a minimum depth of 9 feet. The locations and descriptions of the locks and dams are con- tained in the following table: Lock chamber Miles above --------- Length of Pool mouth of movable Number Number Length of No. Verdigris Length Width Lift dams in- of of submersible River - --- cluding piers gates gates dike (feet) (feet) (feet) (feet) (feet) 15' x 80' 20' x 80' 3........ 37.2 600 74 17 260 2 1 0 2...... 19.4 600 74 17 260 3 0 0 1........ 4.0 600 74 8 260 3 0 0 The estimated costs, revised in 1949, are $10,020,000 for pool No. 1; $7,810,000 for pool No. 2; $8,100,000 for pool No. 3; and $17,500,000 for channel cut-offs, enlargements, and canals. The existing projects were approved by the River and Harbor Act approved July 24, 1946. (See H. Doc. 758, 79th Cong., 2d sess., which contains the latest published maps.) Local cooperation. See requirements for entire project. Operations and results during the fiscal year.-Engineering studies were made to determine present-day construction costs and sequence of construction as related to the over-all program. Review of engineering features of the structures, investigations for sedimentation, and other studies were made. Costs and expenditures during the fiscal year were not segre- RIVERS AND HARBORS-VICKSBURG, MISS., DISTRICT 1063 gated for these projects but were applied to the multiple-purpose plan as a whole. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Detailed planning studies for these projects have not been initiated. Total costs and expenditures to the end of the fiscal year have not been segregated for these projects but were applied to the multiple-purpose plan as a whole. Proposed operations.-See preceding project. WEBBERS FALLS DAM AND RESERVOIR, ARKANSAS RIVER, OKLA. (TULSA DISTRICT) Location.-Webbers Falls dam site is located on the Arkansas River, 432.3 miles above its confluence with the Mississippi River and 5 miles northwest of Webbers Falls in Muskogee County, Okla. (See Corps of Engineers Muskogee quadrangle, scale 1:125,- 000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement is a unit in the multiple-purpose plan and provides for navigation of the Arkansas River and generation of hydroelectric power by construction of an earth dam and concrete spillway 3,610 feet long (including powerhouse intake), and rising 30 feet above the valley floor, with a reservoir providing for the storage of 164,000 acre-feet for hydroelectric power and navigation. The project will include a powerhouse structure housing the hydroelectric generating equip- ment, a gate-controlled spillway, and a single-lift navigation lock. The power generating equipment will include four units with a capacity of 7,000 kilowatts each. The entire dam will be topped by a roadway. The reservoir will be operated as a unit in the ap- proved multiple-purpose plan for development of the Arkansas River and with other previously authorized reservoir projects in the Arkansas River Basin. The estimated cost, revised in 1949, is $57,020,000, for new work. The existing project was approved by the River and Harbor Act approved July 24, 1946. (See H. Doc. 758, 79th Cong., 2d sess., which contains the latest published maps.) Local cooperation.-See requirements for entire project. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Review of engineer- ing features of the structures, investigations for sedimentation and bank stabilization, and. other studies were made. Costs and expenditures during the fiscal year were not segre- gated for this project, but were applied to the multiple-purpose plan as a whole. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Detailed planning studies for this project have not been initiated. Total costs and expenditures to the end of the fiscal year have not been segregated for this project but have been applied to the multiple-purpose plan as a whole. Proposed operations. See proposed operations paragraph for entire project. 1064 REPORT OF Ci-IEF tF ENGiNEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19 50 SHRT MOUNTAIN DAM AND RESERVOIR, ARKANSAS RIVER, OKLA. (TULSA DISTRICT) Location.-Short Mountain dam site is located on the Arkansas River, 395.4 miles above its confluence with the Mississippi River and 8miles south of Sallisaw in Sequoyah and Le Flore Counties. Okla. (See U. S. Geological Survey maps and Sans Bois and Sallisaw (Okla.) quadrangles, scale 1:125,000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement is a unit in the multiple-purpose plan and provides for navigation of the Arkansas River and generation of hydroelectric power by construction of an earth dam and concrete :spillway 6,700 feet long (including powerhouse intake), and rising 45 feet above the valley floor, with a reservoir providing for the storage of 500,000 acre-feet for hydroelectric power and navigation. The project will include a powerhouse structure housing the hydroelectric generating equip- ment, a gate-controlled spillway, and a single-lift navigation lock. The power generating equipment will include four units with a capacity of 18,000 kilowatts each. The entire dam structure will be topped by a roadway. The reservoir will be operated as a unit in the approved multiple-purpose plan for development of the Arkansas River and with other previously authorized reservoir projects in the Arkansas Ri-Ver Basin. The estimated cost, revised in 1949, is $81,690,000, for new work. The existing project was aplproved: by the River and Harbor Act approved July 24, 1946. (See H. Doc. 758, 79th Cong., 2d sess., which contains the latest published maps.) Local cooperation.-See requirements for entire project. Operations and results during fiscal year.- Review of engineer- ing features of the structures, investigations for sedimentation and bank stabilization, and other studies were made. Costs and expenditures during the fiscal year were not segre- gated for this project but were applied to the multiple-purpose plan as a whole..... C'ondition at end of fiscal year.-Detailed planning studies for this project have not been initiated. Total costs and expenditures to the end of the fiscal year have not been segregated for this project but have been applied to the multiple-purpose plan as a whole. Proposed operations.-See proposed operations paragraph for entire project. NAVIGATION LOCKS AND DAMS NOS.i 24 AND 25, ARKANSAS. RIVER, OKLA. (TULSA DISTRICT)" Location.-Navigation locks and dams Nos. 24 and 25 are lo- cated on the Arkansas River 364.5 miles and 376.2 miles, respec- tively, above its confluence with the Mississippi River, and about three miles and ten miles, respectively, southwest of Fort Smith, Arkansas, in Sequoyah and Le Flore Counties, Oklahoma. (See U. S. Geological Survey maps and Fort Smith (Ark-Okla.) and Sallisaw (Okla.) quadrangles, scale 1:125,000.) RIVERS AND HARBORS-VICKSBURG, MISS., DISTRICT 1065 Existing project.-The locks and dams are units in the mul- tiple-purpose plan, and, in conjunction with the navigation locks of Webbers. Falls, Short Mountain, Ozark, and Dardanelle multi- ple-purpose dams, provide for a minimum navigation channel width f fet .and a minimum depth of 9 feet. f0 The location and description of the locks and dams are contained in the following table: Lock chamber Miles above Length of Pool mouth of movable Number Number Length of No. Arkansas Length Width Lift dams in- of. of submersible River cluding piers gates gates dike (feet) (feet) 15' x 80' 20' x 80' (feet) (feet) (feet) - 25... 376.2 600 110 12 1,520 0 17... 130 24------ 364.5 600 110 12 1,430 0 16 1,650 The estimated costs, revised in 1949 are: $18,120,000 for pool No. 24; and $20,550,000 for pool " o. -25. The.. estimated costs include bank protection in both pools. :=. The existing projects were approved by the River and Harbor Act approved July 24, 1946. (See H. Doc. 758, 79th Cong., 2d sess., which contains the latest published maps.) Local cooperation.-See requirements for entire project. Operations and.results:during fiscal year.-Review of engineer- ing features .Af.the: structures, investigations for sedimentation. and other studies.were made. Costs and expenditures during the fiscal year were not segre- gated for these projects but were applied to the multiple-purpose plan as a whole. .Condition atiend of fiscal year.-Detailed planning studies for these projects have not been initiated. Total costs and expenditures to the end of the fiscal year have not been segregated for these projects but have been applied to the multiple-purpose plan as a whole. Proposed operations.-See proposed operations paragraph for entire project. OZARK DAM AND RESERVOIR, ARKANSAS RIVER, ARK. (LITTLE ROCK DISTRICT) Location.-Ozark dam site is located on the Arkansas River in Franklin County, Ark., about 9 miles upstream from the town of Ozark, and 319 miles above the mouth. (See U.. S. Geological Sur- vey map and Magazine Mountain (Ark.) quadrangle.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement is a unit in the multiple-purpose plan and provides for navigation of the Arkan- sas River and generation of hydroelectric power by construction of -- a gravity concrete and earth fill dam and controlled spillway, 2,841 feet long, and rising 89 feet above the stream bed, with a reservoir providing for the storage of 92,000 acre-feet for naviga- tion and hydroelectric power. The power generating equipment will include four units with a capacity of 6,000 kilowatts each. 1066 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 The navigation locks will be 110 feet by 600 feet in size, with a lift of 24 feet. The estimated cost, revised in 1949, is $44,069,000, for new work. The existing project was approved by the Rivers and Harbors Act approved July 24, 1946. (House Doc. 758, 79th Cong., 2d sess.) Local cooperation.-See requirements for entire project. Operations and results during fiscal year.-No work was done. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The work has not been started. Proposed operations.-No work is proposed for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. DARDANELLE DAM AND RESERVOIR, ARKANSAS RIVER, ARK. (LITTLE ROCK DISTRICT) Location.-Dardanelle dam site is located on the Arkansas River in Pope and Yell Counties, Ark., about 2 miles upstream from the town of Dardanelle, and 258.2 miles above the mouth. (See U. S. Geological Survey map and Dardanelle (Ark.) quad- rangle.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement is a unit in the multiple-purpose plan and provides for navigation of the Arkan- sas River and generation of hydroelectric power by construction of a gravity-concrete dam and controlled spillway, 2,306 feet long, and rising 88 feet above the stream bed, with a reservoir providing for the storage of 495,000 acre-feet for navigation and hydro- electric power. The power generating equipment will include four units with a capacity of 15,000 kilowatts each. The navigation locks will be 110 feet by 600 feet in size, with a lift of 35 feet. The estimated cost, revised in 1949, including the cost of bank stabilization in the upper reaches of the reservoir, is $76,700,000 for new work. The existing project was approved by the Rivers and Harbors Act approved July 24, 1946. (House Doc. 758, 79th Cong., 2d sess.) Local cooperation.-See requirements for entire project. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Engineering studies and investigations, including topographical surveys, geological ex- plorations and foundation investigations, hydroelectric, hydro- logical, and relocation studies, were continued during the fiscal year. The axis of the dam was fixed within narrow limits being moved some 2,300 feet downstream from the survey report site to a site where the foundation would consist of the massive Hart- shorne sandstone. A suitable source of aggregate was located. The feasibility of a power-navigation canal along the left bank as suggested by the Federal Power Commission was fully explored and found to be less favorable that the original plan. A prelimi- nary study of the surface geology of the reservoir area was com- pleted. The cost during the fiscal year was $135,631.70 for new work. Unsegregated expenditures during the fiscal year for Dardanelle Dam and Reservoir and navigation locks and dams were $370,375.66 for new work. RIVERS AND HARBORS-VICKSBURG, MISS., DISTRICT 1067 Condition at end of fiscal year.-Preliminarystudies leading to a determination of the spillway design flood, the type of crest gates, stilling basin requirements, the most economical power installation, and land and relocation requirements were well ad- vanced and were being brought to an orderly conclusion. Planning as a whole was estimated to be about 54 percent complete at the end of the fiscal year. The total cost for new work to the end of the fiscal year was $240,754.29. Total unsegregated expenditures for Dardanelle Dam and Reservoir and navigation locks and dams to the end of the fiscal year were $493,284.79 for new work. Proposed operations.-See proposed operations paragraph for entire project. ARKANSAS RIVER NAVIGATION LOCKS AND DAMS NOS. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 22, AND 23, (LITTLE ROCK DISTRICT) Location.-The several locks and dams are located at various sites on the Arkansas River from 127.8 miles (lock and dam No. 7) to 353.0 miles (lock and dam No. 23) above the mouth. Existing project.-The several locks and dams are units in the multiple-purpose plan and provide for navigation of the Arkansas River, in conjunction with the Dardanelle and Ozark Dams and Reservoirs and channel clearing and dredging, with a minimum channel width of 250 feet. The location and description of the locks and dams are contained in the following table: Lock chamber Miles above -.- - Length of Pool mouth of movable Number Numer Length of No. Arkansas Length Width Lift dams in*. of of submersible River -- -- cluding piers gates gates dike (feet) (feet) 15' x 80' 20' x 80' 23-...... 353.0 600 110 12 1,430 6 10 680 22-...... 340.0 600 110 12 1,430 5 11 5, 359 19..... 298.5 600 110 10 1,610 0 18 0 15....... 245.3 600 110 11 1,430 2 14 1,143 14....... 232.7 600 110 10 1,430 0 16 0 13-...... 219.7 600 110 1 1,520 8 9 0 12 ...... 200.3 600 110 13 1,520 8 9 0 11...... 185.6 600 110 12 1,520 7 10 0 10...... 171.4 600 110 11 1,520 6 11 0 9....... 154.0 600 110 10 1,520 3 14 2,761 8....... 145.7 600 110 12 1, 250 5 9 0 7- .... 127.8 600 110 13 1,070 0 12 0 The estimated costs, revised in 1949, are $217,647,000 for con- struction of locks and dams, and $8,400,000 for snagging and dredging for the entire project, including $8,000,000 for snagging and dredging plant, including repair depot, a total of $226,047,000. The existing project waB approved by the Rivers and Harbors Act approved July 24, 1946 (House Doc. 758, 79th Cong., 2d sess.). Local cooperation.-See requirements for entire project. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Engineering office studies, including hydrological and relocation studies, and geo- logical explorations and foundation investigations for a typical 1068 8ERT fro OFi IEF: OF ENGItNRS, U. . ARmlY, 1 95 navigation lock and dam, were continued during the fiscal year. A preliminary lay-out and cost estimate of bank stablization and channel rectification works for the reach of the river from Fort Smith to Pine Bluff was completed. Plans and specifications were prepared for bank stabilization and: channel rectification works at specific critical locations, and coinstruction operations were undertaken as follows: a. In pool No. 6, bank stabilization was initiated in the reach between river miles 127.8 and 115.6 on June 6, 1950, and excava- tion of a pilot channel across Hensley Bar was started on June 26, 1950. b. In pool No. 12, excavation of a pilot channel for the Morrill- ton cut-off was initiated on March 21, 1950, and completed May 12, 1950. The amount of material removed was 327,439 cubic yards. c, In pool No. 15, bank stabilization work was initiated on the right bank below Dardanelle on May 29, 1950. The costs during the fiscal year for new work were $36,976.44 for planning a typical navigation lock and dam (No. 7), $21,603.97 for planning of other navigation features, and $198,741.06 for bank stabilization and channeL rectification work. The unsegregated ex- penditures during tlhe fiscal year for Dardanelle Dam and Reser- voir and navigatibn locks and dams, including bank stabilization and channel rectification works, were $370,375.66 for newwork. Cindition at enid of fiscal year.-Planning studies for determin- ing the type of navigation lock and dam best suiited for use on the Arkansas River were well advanced. Preliminary investigations and designs for bank stabilization and chahnel rectification works were in progress, and construction was under way at'specific eriti- cal locations Where the safety of project levees, bridges; or other improvements was involved. The total cost to the end of the fiscal year for typical navigation lock and dam was $63,678.02; plan- ,ning for aother navigation features was $21,603.97; and for bank tabilization and channel rectification works were $198,741.06 for new work. Unsegregated expenditures to the end of the fiscal year, including Dardanelle Dam and Reservoir, were $493,284.79 for new work. SProposed operPation.-See proposed operations paragraph for entire project. ARKANSAS RIVER NAVIGATION LOCKS AND DAMS NOS. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, AND 6 (VICKSBURG DISTRICT) Location.-The several locks and dams are located at various sites along the approved navigation route. The navigation route begins in a land cut from the Mississippi River at a point 15.5 'miles above the mouth of the Arkansas River to the White River 7.5 miles above its mouth; thence along the White River 4.9 miles to a point 12.4 miles above its mouth; thence via a land cut to the Arkansas Riverat a point 21.8 miles above the mouth of Arkansas RiVer; thence along the Arkansas River to a point 25.3 miles above its mouth; thence via a lateral canal designated as the Pendleton RIVERS AND HARBORS--VICCSBURG, MISS., DISTRICT 1069 Canal, which will rejoin the Arkansas River 53.8 miles above its mouth; thence along the channel of the Arkansas River. Existing project.-The project, consisting of the construction of two land cuts, 6 locks and dams, one lateral canal, bank pro- tection in the various pools, and bridge and utilities alterations, forms a unit in the multiple-purpose plan and provides for a mini- mum navigation channel width of 250 feet, and a minimum depth of 9 feet. '.Thei ocations and descriptions of the locks and dams are coii- taned :ifthe following table: Lock chamber Length of Pool movable Number Number Length of No. Miles 1 Length Width Lift dams in- of . submersible of..... - - - -cluding piers gate gats ' dike (fe6t) (feet) 15' x 80' 20' x89' ,.... ___.__ (feet) (feet) (feet), . . . ._ . . 6--.... 106.4 Arkan- .600 110 13 1,60 3 1 1,100 sag ,iver. 5----- 88: 'i kan- 600 110 11 i." "0 : ' 6 6[450 sas River. ..... 72.9 Arkan- 600 110 13 980 : 3 '8 . : 400 sas River. 3....--.. 21.4 Arkan- .600 110 0.......--------------------- -------------- sas River. 2.. -..12.0N av iga- 600 110 29 --.. . . . . . . . . .. . . . tion route,. . 1- 0. 5 Naviga- 600 110 25- tionroute. . .- Miles measured along u navigation route. SThe estimated costs, revised :in 1949, are $89,072,000 for con- struction of locks and dams, $6,757,000.for construction of canals, $18,700,000 for bank protection ; $535;000 for utility alterations, $3,465,000 for bridge alterations, and $215,000 for.;lands and damages, a total of $118,744,000. (a) Cost as given herein is predicated on originally authorized route; however certain modifications have been approved and will be reported at a later date... The existing project was approved by the Rivers and Harbors Act approved July 24, 1946 (House Doc. 758. 79th Cong , 2d sess.) Local cooperation. See requirements for entire project. Operations and results during fiscal year.--Surveys, studies, and planning for determining the best navigation route from the Mississippi River into the Arkansas River below Pendleton, Ark., studies of bar movements, investigations and preliminary designis for a definite project report were continued during the fiscal year. The costs during the fiscal year were $181,321.07, and expendi- tures were $182,880.13, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Preliminary studies, investi- gations, and surveys were in progress. The total costs for the existing project to June 30, 1950 were $246,775.25, and expendi- tures were $239,654.66, all for new work.. . Proposed operations.--See proposed operations paragraph for entire project. 939127-51--vol. 1----68 1070 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary CONSOLIDATED COST AND FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOR TULSA, LITTLE ROCK, AND VICKSBURG DISTRICTS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, _including _ _ - -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated----... --------------- . .------..-----... $500,000.00 $1, 850,000.00 1$2,730,966.95 Cost--...--- ------------ _-------------------------- 266, 918.41 710, 769.88 11,358, 655.24 Expenditures... ------------------------------------ 237, 252.'7 692,131.84 11, 310, 551.06 Maintenance: Appropriated----..............------------..... ----------------------------------------- 2,913,897. 66 Cost....----------- -------------- . - ---- - -,-----2913,897.66 Expenditures-----.... .. ---------------------------------------------------- . 2,913, 897.66 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................. .2$581,958.69 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 .... 2838,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 .... 21,419,958.69 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ................ 2683,182,000.00 1 Includes previous projects. 2Applies to existing project only, all for new work. 2. OUACHITA AND BLACK RIVERS, ARK. AND LA. Location.-OuachitaRiver rises in Polk County, Ark., and flows about 600 miles in a general southeasterly and southerly direction through Arkansas and Louisiana. It is joined by Tensas and Little Rivers at Jonesville, La., below which place it is called Black River, and enters Red River 35.5 miles above its mouth. (See Mississippi River Commission alluvial valley map and Moro Bay, Ingalls, Strong, Felsenthal, Haile, Drew, Monroe, Columbia, Fort Necessity, Harrisonburg, Manifest, Tooleys, and Deer Park quad- rangle maps.) Previous projects.--The project was adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of March 3, 1871, June 10, 1872, August 14, 1876, and July 5, 1884. A separate project for work in the Ouachita River between Camden and Arkadelphia was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 11, 1888. For further details, see page 1869 of the Annual Report for 1915, and page 900 of the Annual Re- port for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for a navigable depth of 61/2 feet at low water from the mouth of Black River, La., to Camden. Ark., a distance of 351 miles, by the construction of six locks and dams, with necessary dredging, and for removal of logs, wrecks. and overhanging trees, etc., between mouth of Black River and Arkadelphia, Ark., 417 miles, and for a channel 7 feet deep and of suitable width from the improved channel of the Ouachita River above dam No. 6 to the vicinity of the railroad bridge over Lake St. Mary, thence a canal of the same depth and 70 feet in width along the south side of the railroad embankment to high ground with a suitable turning basin near Felsenthal, a distance of 3,600 feet. The project also provides for operation and care of all locks and dams included therein. RIVERS AND HARBORS-VICKSBURG, MISS., DISTRICT 1071 The River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950, authorized the modification of the existing project to provide a channel 9 feet deep and 100 feet wide from the authorized 9-foot navigation project at mile 31 on the Red River to the mouth of Black River at mile 35.5, thence from the mouth of Black River to Camden. Ark., mile 351 on the Ouachita River, to be obtained by lengthen- ing and deepening the six existing locks, channel realignment. cut-offs where necessary, rehabilitation of the dams, dredging and contraction works, including the deepening of the Felsenthal Canal below the present authorized depth. The location and description of the locks and dams which are included in the project are contained in the table following: Locks and dams, Ouachita River, Ark. and La. -_ __ Great- est Depth Dis- Above Width avail- on rear Year tance mouth of lock able Lift at miter Character of Kind of opened of No. Location from of cham- length low sill at foundation dam Type of construction to comn- Cost nearest Black ber for full water normal nvi- pie- town River width pool gation tion of lock level 0 Miles Miles Feet Feet Feet Feet 0 2 Harrisonburg, La.-------..... 0.1 73.3 55 268 14. 4 6. 9 Piling in clay ..- Movable Concrete Poireeneedle dam; 1918 1921 $470, 394. 69 steel mitering lock gates. 3 Riverton, La..------------2. 0 134.0 55 268 14.8 6.5 Piling in sand .... do-...... do-......-....-- - ... 1919 1920 681,072.84 0 4 Monroe, La....-------------4. 0 178.1 55 268 8. 9 6. 5 _ do_ ___ ------ do .. .do...." 1915 1915 t 1,225, 813.23 5 Sterlington Reach, La.__ .6 208.3 55 268 6.9 6. 6 Piling in clay--- do-----.... Concrete Chanoine wicket 1924 1926 ;01, 096.17 O dam; steel mitering gates. 6 Near Felsenthal, Ark.__ 3. 3 238. 7 55 268 9. 7 7. 6 Piling in sand ...- do------.... ----------------------- -do.... 1913 1923 2 914, 844. 67 8 Near Calion, Ark..... - 10.5 297. 5 55 268 13.5 6. 5 Piling in clay-...... do----....--. do-.... - 1912 1926 915,445.96 z~ 1 Includes cost of original structure completed in 1915 at a cost of $641,630.23. Dam failed 2 Includes cost of original structure to June 30, 1919 ($559,539.34),jandlthe cost of modifi- Aug. 10, 1917, and was rebuilt 1918-22 at a cost of $584,183 under permanent indelnite ap- cations to permit elimination of lock and dam 7 ($355,305.33). 4 1 a and care for operatingType of dam now is concrete Poiree needle of canals. cpropriation Includes actual cost of original structure to June 30, 1919' ($592,922.43), and th cost of w pass and Chanoine wicket weir, modification to permit elimination of lockssand dams. 7and?9,($322523.53). : .. RIVERS AND IIARBOiS-VICKSBURG, MISS., DISTRICT 1073 Floods ordinarily cause fluctuations of stage from 25 to 45 feet between high and low water. Extreme floods eoccasionally increase this range about 10 feet The flood of March-April11945 produced crest stage atl:Monroe, La; 0.7 foot higher than the maximum pre- vious l~trecorded, Thi&e tia ate of cost for new work. revised in:June 1950, is $15,850,000. The latest approved (May 1950) estimate of cost ::for annual maintenance and operation is $500,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents -- t Mar. 3,1871 Open-channel work from Arkadelphia^to the mouth. H. Ex. Doc. 60,:pt. 4, 41st Cong., 3d sess., Annual Report 1876 p. 336. July 5, 1884 Extension of open-channel work into Black River .. Annual Report, 1883, p. 1155. June 13, 1902 Construction of locks and dams 4 and 6 (canialization Speciediiact. work based on report contained in H. Doc. 448, 57th Cong., 1st se s.; Annual Report 1902, p. 1435). Mar. 2, 1907 Construction of locks and dams 2 and 8; elimination Do. from the plan of lock and dam 1. June 25, 1910 Obtaining sites for locks and dams 3 and 7- ..... Do. July 25, 1912 Construction of locks and dams 3 and 7-........ Do. Aug. 8, 1917 Construction of lock and dam 5 __ Do. Mar. 2, 1919 Modification of locks and dams 6 and 8 by raising Rivers and Harbors Committee their pool levels, which With dredging obviates the Doc."7, 65th Cong., 2d sess. necessity for cqnstracting locks and dams 7 and 9. June 26, 19341 Operating and care of"locks and dams provided for with funds fromWar Department appropriations for rivers and harbo-s. Aug. 26, 1937 For the 7-foot lhannel and coristruction of a canal Senate committee print, 75th ..3,600 feet long to Felsenthal, Ark. Cong., 1st sess.2 Mayr. 'Modification of lo d co )peration by elimination of H. Doc. 1)4, 76th Cong., 1st sess. 217, 1950 requirement for provision of highway from main highway system to the canal terminal, for Felsen- May 17, 1950 Modification of existing project to provide for 9-foot dng., 1t sess.* S. Doc. 117, 81stU channel and deepening of canal to Felsenthal, Ark. 1 Permanent Appropriations Repeal Act. 2"This document ontains published maps: Local cooperation.-Local interests are required to give assur- ances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that they will furnish free oTFcbst to the United States all 'lands, easements, rights-ofvaypand overflow-and spoil disposal areas necessary for the constructionof the project and subsequent maintenanae as and herenquired ;ber=r the:co tof Ialteration or replacemnent of ex- isting highway bridges :whereineeTessary; provide adequate ter- minal aaid transfer faclilities, open t all on equal :terms; and hold and save the United States free from damage due to the construc- tion works Fully complied with for completed portions of the project. . .. . ,. 1fea mil facilities-.At Monroe, La.. there is One private elec- tric Vane=a'd one. private warehouse. At West Monroe there are two private warehouses with conveyors. At Camden, Ark., t here are three private warehouses. At Champagnolle Landing there is a private dock for the loading of gasoline into barges. These exist- ing facilities are "considered adequate for present commerce:,s, Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance and operation.: of.the: existing improvemints were carried on during the fiscal year, asf.ollows: . . . .. 1074 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Patrol of the waterway, removal of snags, and maintenance of signs and markers. Dredging was carried on in pool 3 at upper Breston, Smithland Bar, and Jacks Landing, by contract dredge Vicksburg, a total of 188,458 cubic yards being moved. Dredging was carried on in pool 8 at Camden Cut, Buzzard Roost, Treadway Shoals, Cold Bite, Spoon Camp and Approach to lock No. 8; in pool 6. at Franklin Bayou, Romeo, Horsehead, Below Horsehead, and below Carey- ville cuts, and in pool 5 at approach to lock 6 and below lock 6 by United States pipeline dredge Todd, a total of 241,333 cubic yards of material being moved. A total of 429,791 cubic yards of material was moved during the fiscal year, at a cost of $157,314.76. The six locks and dams (numbered 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8) were operated and maintained in a satisfactory condition throughout the fiscal year by hired labor forces. The total costs during the fiscal year were $364,792.79, of which $212,627.83 was for channel maintenance and $152,164.96 for operating and care of locks and dams. The total expenditures were $248,348.08. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project providing for a depth of 6.5 feet has been completed and is being maintained. New work under the modified project has not been started. The six locks and dams embraced in the existing project for slack-water improvement of the Ouachita River were completed in 1924 and provide navigation to Camden, Ark. (See table under existing project.) Construction of the canal to Felsenthal, authorized in 1937, has not been started. The head of navigation is Arkadelphia, Ark., to which point boats may occasionally run during high water if snags, ....oyer- hanging trees, or similar obstructions do not interfere. From January to June the gage at Monroe generally exceeds pool stage (13.3 feet), caused by the river above, and minimum depths ex- ceeding 7 feet are usual between the mouth of Black River and Camden, Ark., a distance of 351 miles. At intervals during this period the reading of the Camden gage exceeds 15 feet, and minimum depths of 7 feet may be expected between Camden and Arkadelphia. During the remainder of the year the pools furn- ished by the six dams, with moderate dredging in Black and Ouachita Rivers, provide depths of 6.5 feet between the mouth of Black River and Camden, Ark., and depths of only a few inches may be expected between Camden and Arkadelphia, Ark. As of the end of the fiscal year project depth of 6.5 feet below mean low water for pool stages was available intermittently throughout the waterway. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year under the existing project were $12,862,109.21, of which $4,574,551.31 were for new work and $8,287,557.90 were for maintenance. Total expenditures were $12,739,245.90. In addition, the sum of $2,940,952.07 was expended between January 25, 1913, and June 30, 1936, on operating and care of RIVERS AND HARBORS-VICKSBURG, MISS., DISTRICT 1075 the works of improvement under the provisions of the permanent indefinite appropriation for such purposes. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $291,673.64, plus accounts receivable, $4,513.36, plus anticipated allotments of $430,000 during fiscal year 1951. a total of $726,187, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950 ............................ $77,376.67 Maintenance: Dredging Ouachita and Black Rivers with U.S. pipeline dredge Todd and a leased dredge, (July, August, September, October, 1950, and June 1951), 5 months ......... $330,886.25 Channel snagging and chopping in Ouachita River, as required ...................... 47,112.08 Dredging in Red River for New Orleans district with $50,000 advance billed there- for .................................... 50,000.00 $427,998.33 $27,998.33 Operating and care of locks and dams Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8, as follows: Operations ........................... 164,412.00 Ordinary maintenance and repairs .... 56,400.00 220,812.00 Total for all work ............................ 726,187.00 The additional sum of $385,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing the fiscal year 1952 for operating and care of locks and dams. ordinary repairs, and improvements and reconstruction (Nos. 2. 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8). Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ---..- - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated-------------- ------------------------------------------------ 15, 248,618.94 1$......... Cost..... ------------------------------------------------------------- 15, 248, 618. 94 Expenditures----....--------------------------------------------------------15, 248, 618.94 Maintenance: Appropriated.. $190, 000.00 $25,368.49 $229,000.00 $164, 730.00 2$498, 675.47 38,456, 368. 23 Cost------... ------ 34, 285.42 Expenditures....- 239, 977.33 41,492. 62 109,683.33 101,124. 53 4364, 792. 79 68, 287, 557.90 174, 204.33 200, 068.99 210, 724. 70 6248, 348.08 '8,164, 694. 59 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ... 8$15,850,000 1 Includes previous projects. SIncludes $254, 895. 77 transferred from N. 0O.Dist. 3Includes 793,031.22 transferred from N. O. Dist. 4 Includes 45,964.17 transferred from N. O. Dist. ' Includes 536,536.98 transferred from N. O. Dist. 6Includes 41,284.42 transferred from N. O. Dist. 7Includes 579, 419.87 transferred from N. O. Dist. 8 Includes existing project only. 3. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS AND CONTINGENCIES (GENERAL) The cost of the work during the fiscal year was $14,152.05. Expenditures were $14,578.10. The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $450.96, plus accounts receivable, $238.42, plus an anticipated allotment of $19,500 (includes $12,500 for 1O 6 R OR F FkC EHI _( ., E !GfY RER1S, U. S9oARM ; -49 U preparation of this. district's portion of the Arkansas-White-Red report), a total of $20,189..38, will be applied to accounts payable $689.38 and as needed during fiscal year 1951 to payment of expenses underthis heading. The additional sum of $75,500 (includes $60,500 for prepara- tion of this district's portion of the Arkansas-White-Red report) can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1952. NOTE.-This district is assisting in the preparation of the Arkansas-White-Red report which has been assigned to the Arkansas-White-Red office of the Southwestern. division, Corps of Engineers. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 al 1950 prior to 1946 i ------------- 1---- - -- I13^--0°1- f -~~ I 1 -~~~4P New work: Appropriated -. Cost ..... . . . Expenditures.. Maintenance: Appropriated.. $14, 560.00 . $8, 300. 00 $14, 500. 00 $14, .000.00 $436, 185.68 Cost ... .13,,891.30 $18,462.19 8,574.02 14,347.95 14, 152 05 436, 185.68 Expenditures -. 12,918.07 19, 888.07 8,516.76 13, 470.94 14, 578. 10 435, 734. 72 4. INACTIVE NAVIGATION . OJECTS For last Cost and expenditures full-report: to Juneo 30, 1950 Estimated Name of project see Annual amount re- Report Mainte- quired to for- New work nance complete 1. Little Missouri River, Ark.......... 1873 $19,991. 94 (1 4) 9 2. Little TaUlahatchie River, Miss.... 1913 19, 000. 00 (1) 3. Bear Creek, M iss...... .......... _ 1920 3,346. 62 2, 086. 16 4. Tchula Lake, Miss.._ . ......... _ 1921 19,384.89 26, 585.08 5. Bayou Bartholomew, La. and Ark._.... 1931 45, 873.53 42, 857.25 (23) 6. Saline River, Ark.... .. :.. .... ... 1931 26, 900,.00 12, 79l. 67 (14) 7. Yalobuslla River, Miss......-- . 1937 7, 000. 00 15, $936.38 (1 46) l 8. Tallahatenie and Coldwater Rivers, Miss.__ 1939 43~481. 48 173, 066.02 9. Big Black River, Miss ......... .. 1895 15,000.00 10. Big Sunflower River, Miss..... .... 1942 560,020.65 459,327. 90 (7 4) 19, 049.81 10,110.00 (74) 11. Steele and Washington Bayous and Lake 1947 Washington, Miss. , 12. Yazoo River, Miss .. 1947 359, 660. 70 ",(1 7)1 :i ) ,, i: 13. Homochitto River, Miss. _._ _L_ _ 1910 15,481.67 "'8,518.33. . (1.) (1l) 14. Removing snags and wrecks from the Mis-. 1948 272, 500.00. sissippi River below the mouth of Missou- ri River and from the Old and Atchafalaya Rivers. 15. Mouth of the Yazoo River, Miss.... . 1949 1, 179, 210.87 133, 271. 05 1.1) ... (7),. 16. Tensas River and Bayou Macon, La.... -_. 1949 38,366.57 85, 852. 16 (11o)" 17. Boeuf River, La..___.__.______ ____..._ 1949 000. 00 30, 103, 736. 88 18. Bayous D'Arbonne and Corney, La, --- - 1941 19,000.00 37, 803.88 (143 4) 19. Little River, La .......---------- . 1890 2, 500.00 - -- - -- (111) See footnotes on following page. RIVERS AND HARBORS- ICKSBURG, MISS., DISTRICT 1077 " Completed. 2Abandonment recommended in I. Doe. 1692, 64th Cong., 24 sess. and H. Doe. 467, 69th Cong., 1st sess. 3 Channels adequate for existing commerce. SAbandonment recommended in H. Doc. 467, 69th Cong., 1st sess. 5.See report of the Mississippi River Commission for operations in connection with the Yazoo Basin floods control project including channel clearing and rectification and Grenada Reservoir on Yalobusha iver. 6 See report of the Mississippi River Commission for operations in connection with the Yazoo Be sin flood- i control project, including Sardis Dam and Reservoir, on the Little Tallahatchie River, Arkahbutla Dain, 7 and Reservoir on Coldwater River, and channel clearing on Tallahatchie and Little Tallahatchie Rivers. No funds available and no work proposed for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Abandonment recommended in H. Does. 1694, 64th Cong., 2d sess., and 467, 69th Cong., 1st sess. See report of Mississippi River Commission for operations in connection with the Big Sunflower River, etc., Mississippi flood control project, including channel clearing and snagging in Steele Bayou. 9 No funds available under this project. Work is being carried on under appropriation Flood Control, Mississippi River and Tributaries. 1o Report of New Orleans district, p. 919-920 for fiscal year 1949. 1ii Due to decline of traffic, local interests are no longer sufficiently interested to provide rights-of-way and dumping privileges. 5. PLANT ALLOTMENT, VICKSBURG, MISS., DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated - C ost .. . . . . . Expenditures.. Maintenance Appropriated - Cost-............. -323, 322. 81 -$50, -230,-845-12 000. 00 $4, 90.08 $179, 095 068 $183, 483.74 Expenditures.. -$14, 465. 08r 2,437.10 6, $59.Ste .161, 456. 62 157, 073. 58 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress Non mendaron Arkansas, White, and Red River Flood Control Act, May Basins, Ark., La., Okla., Tex., 17, 1950. N. Mex., Colo., Kans., and Mo., with a view to developing comprehensive and integrated plans of improvement for navi- gation, flood control, domestic and municipal water supplies, reclamation and irrigation, de- velopment and utilization of hydroelectric power, conserva- tion of soil, forest and fish and wildlife resources including such consideration of recreation uses, salinity and sediment con- trol, and pollution abatement as may be provided for under Federal 2 policies and proced- ures. Ouachita River and tributaries, Flood Control Commit- Oct. 10, 1949 S. Doe,.)517, :Partially Ark., and La. tee resolution, Feb. 10, 81st Congo,, favorable. 1938. 1stsess; Ouachita River System, La., and Flood Control Commit- --- do ..... -do .... Do. Ark., and connecting water- tee resolution, Jan. 26, ways, singly or together, for 1939; Commerce Coinm- navigation, :flood control, and mittee resolution, Feb. irrigitiori. 8, 1939; Rivers and Harbors Committee resolution, Jan. 24, 1939. See foototes at end of tabled 1078 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Statue of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Ouachita River, with view to River and Harbor Act, .__do........I Unfavorable. construction of a dam at or near Mar. 2, 1945. Rockport, Ark., in the interest of navigation, flood control, and the development of hydroelec- tric power.1 Ouachita River, Ark., with view Flood Control Act, July .. do....... -_do........ Do. to providing navigation from 24, 1946. Camden, Ark., to Rockport, Ark.' Red, Arkansas and White River Flood Control Act, May....... . Basins, Ark., La., Okla., Tex., 17, 1950. New Mex., Colo., Kans., and Mo., with a view to developing comprehensive and integrated plans of improvement for navi- gation, flood control, domestic and municipal water supplies, reclamation and irrigation, de- velopment and utilization of hydroelectric power, conserva- tion of soil, forest and fish and wildlife resources including such consideration of recreation uses, salinity and sediment con- trol, and pollution abatement as may be provided for under Federal 2 policies and proced- ures. White, Arkansas and Red River Flood Control Act, May ... Basins, Ark., La., Okla., Tex., 17, 1950. N. Mex., Colo., Kans., and Mo., with a view to developing comprehensive and integrated plans of improvement for navi- gation, flood control, domestic and municipal water supplies, reclamation and irrigation, de- velopment and utilization of hydroelectric power, conserva- tion of soil, forest and fish and wildlife resources including such consideration of recreation uses, salinity and sediment con- trol, and pollution abatement as may be provided for under Federal 2 policies and proced- ures. I Combined with Review of Reports, Ouachita River and Tributaries, Arkansas and Louisiana, printed as S. Doc. 117, 81st Cong., 1st sess. 2 Vicksburg being designated to assist the Tulsa district on portion of report applicable to Arkansas and Red River Basins. 6. OUACHITA RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES, ARK. AND LA. (FLOOD CONTROL) Location.-Ouachita River rises in Polk County, Ark., and flows about 600 miles in a general southeasterly and southerly direction through Arkansas and Louisiana. It is joined by Tensas and Little Rivers at Jonesville, La., below which place it is called Black River, and enters Red River 35.5 miles above its mouth. (See U. S. Geological Survey State maps and Mississippi River Commission Alluvial Valley quadrangle maps.) The Ouachita River Basin embraces about 25,000 square miles. Headwater streams drain about 3,500 square miles of rugged ter- rain of the Ouachita Mountains (including some 1,500 square miles of the Ouachita National Forest). Downstream the basin FLOOD CONTROL-VICKSBURG, MISS., DISTRICT 1079 comprises about 21,500 square miles of hilly uplands and broad plains. Below Riverton, La., approximately 1,490 square miles are in the Red River backwater area. Existing project.-The River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950 (S. Doc. No. 117, 81st Cong., 1st sess.), approved the general plan for flood control on Ouachita River and tributaries, Arkan- sas and Louisiana, which provides for the construction of one multiple-purpose and one flood-control reservoir; protection works for three localities and channel improvement at several points. This act further authorized the incorporation into the general plan of the several separate existing projects for flood control along the Ouachita River and tributaries in the basin above the lower end of the levees on the east bank of Ouachita River. Following are lists of the reservoirs and local protection works included in the general flood-control plan for the Ouachita River and tributaries, and the existing flood-control projects incorpo- rated into the project: New projects Drainage Storage, acre-feet Project Stream area - - Estimated square Power Flood construction miles control cost De Gray Reservoir, Ark.' ...-- 6 - ..-------.. Caddo River.... Murfreesboro Reservoir, Ark......_Muddy Fork ..... 453 4 420, 000 121 -..... - 250, 000 71, 400 9$21,700,000 b2,760,000 Calion, Ark.1 3_ - ... _.. Ouachita River... - -------------------- ---------- '460,000 Pine Bluff Outlet Canal and1Harding-Drain. --------_ --.---.-.- -265,000 Drain Intercepting Canal. Bayou Bartholomew, Ark. and La., . ..----------------.-..--.---.... --------..... al, 600, 000 including Deep Bayou and Over- flow Creek.1 Extension of flood wall at Monroe, Ouachita River--.........----------.... ..----------.----------*80, 000 La.2 - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - Bawcomville, La.... ........ do......--------..-.----------...----------.. ---------- 300,000 a June 1950. b April 1948. ' Details presented in individual report. SDetails presented in report on existing levees and flood walls and extensions thereto from Bastrop, La., to mouth of Boeuf River and at West Monroe, La. 3 Existing project authorized August 18, 1941, and amended by Flood Control Act of May 17, 1950. 4 Includes 75,000 acre-feet of conservation storage. & Includes 3,400 acre-feet of conservation storage. * Inactive--no funds authorized for appropriation. Incorporatedprojects For last Flood Estimated full report Project Type of work Control construction see Annual Act cost Report for- Blakely Mountain Reservoir, Ark.' Reservoir-----.....-----.....-.-----... 1944 '$32,675,000 (2) Little Missouri River Basin, Ark.' Reservoir and channel im- 1944 14, 416, 700 (2) provement. Existing levees and flood walls and Levees and flood walls___- 1928 43, 055,956.49 (2) extensions thereto from Bastrop, and La., to mouth of Boeuf River and 6 7 1950 at West Monroe, La.' Columbia, La................----------------- ---------- Flood protection.......... 1936 4204, 739. 73 1941 ' Details presented under individual reports. 2Included in this report. 8Completed. 4Actual cost of completed project. SEstimated cost approved June 1950. 6 River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950. 7Transferred from F. C. M. R. and T. .1080 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19950 Local cooperation.-Requirementsof local cooperation for flood- controltimprovements within the basin have been met except for new projects authorized by the act of 1950 on which local interests have indicated their willingness to comply with requirements. See individual statements for further details. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The operations dur- ing the fiscal year, together with costs and expenditures for those projects on which work Was in progress, are shown in individual reports. at Conditig end of fiscal year.-The condition of the various pr1oects on which work has been initiated is given in individual reports. Proposedoperations.-As indicated in individual statements. 7. BLAKELY MOUNTAIN DAM ON OUACHITA RIVER, ARK.. Location.-The work covered by this project is at the head of Lake Hamilton (pool of Carpenter Dam) and approximately 10 miles northwest of Hot Springs, Ark., in Montgomery and Garland Counties, Ark. (See U. S. Geological Survey State map, scale 1 : 500,000.) Previous project.-Authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1938, this provided for participation by the United States in the cost of construction of a multiple-use reservoir not to exceed $2,000,000. No construction was undertaken. SExisting project.-This provides for construction of Blakely Mountain Dam on Ouachita River for flood control and other pur- poses in the Ouachita River Basin with a gross storage capacity of 2,768,000 acre-feet and power installation totaling 75,000 kilowatt-hours (2 units at 37,500 kilowatt-hours each). The esti- mated cost (revised in 1950) is $32,675,000 for construction and $250,000 annually for maintenance and operation. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944, and incorporated into the Ouachita River and tributaries project by the 1950 River and Harbor Act. (See H. Doc. 647, 78th Cong., 2d sess., which contains, the latest pub- lished map.) Local cooperation.-None required. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Tunnels and ap- purtenances were completed in June 1950. Clearing and draining of borrow pit B was completed. Drawings and specifications for the dam and intake structures were completed; bids were opened February 9, 1950, and contract awarded February 24, 1950. The work was started March 29, 1950, and at the end of the fiscal year was approximately 5 percent complete. Preliminary designs for powerhouse, power plant, and switch yards were completed. The acquisition of lands for damsite, reservoir, and other features of the project was continued throughout the fiscal year. Negotia- tions with counties and state for relocations of roads were con- tined throughout the fiscal year. Cost of new work during the fiscal year was .$2,970,782.13. Ex- penditures were $2,997,419.61. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The constrdutibn W 6~oiithe FLOOD CONTROL-VICKSBURG, MISS., DISTRICT 1081 spillway was started August 15, 1947, and was completed August 31, 1948. The, work involved 103,950 cubic yards of common excavation, 5,036.7 cubic yards of rock excavation, 13,633.2 square feet of line drilling and broaching, and 1,570.38 cubic yards of concrete placed in slab paving and walls of structure. Construction work on tunnels and appurtenances was started July 12, 1948, and was completed in June 1950. The work involved a total of 525,429 cubic yards of common, rock, and tunnel excava- tion; 26,138 cubic yards of back fill; 8,056 square feet of line drilling and broaching; placing of 17,516 cubic yards of rip;p and derrick stone; placing of 53,532 cubic yards of concrete in structures, paving and walkways; and 169,250 cubic feet of grout- ing. Approximately 5,437,510 pounds of structural steel and other metals were placed in ribs, liner plates, and metal reinforcements. The construction of the dam and intake structures was com- mnenced March 29, 1950, and the work is approximately5 Percent complete. Work was in progress on clearing and grubbing, con- struction of cofferdam and diversion of river, stripping for em- bankment:.and excavation for intake structure and borrow. There is an estimated total of 88,692 acres of lands authorized for acquisition in the Blakely Mountain Dam and Reservoir. Seventeen percent of this acreage has been acquired. A model study for flood control tunnel and stilling basin ha been completed by Waterways Experiment Station. Cost of new work to June 30, 1950, for existing project, was $7,691,071:50. Expenditures -were $7,476,619.50. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance at the end of the fiscal year, $1,688,380.50, plus accounts receivable, $285.26, plus an anticipated allotment of $2,800,000 during fiscal year 1951, a total of $4,488,665.76, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950 .......................... $293,769.02 New work:. . Diversion tunnels, transitions and appur- tenant work (final payment and govern- ment cost) ............................ $123,749.09 Dam and intake structures .............. 1,848,218.27 Clearing reservoir area ................. 150,000.00 Relocation of roads and utilities ......... 170,253.00 Lands ................................. 1,428,448.28 Miscellaneous ........................... . 73.10 Investigations, studies, design, and contin- gencies ............................... 474,155.00 4,194,896.74 Total for all work ................................ 4,488,665.76 S...The additional sum of $6,000,000 can be profitably expended for the following schedule of work during fiscal year 1952: New work: Dam and intake structures ......... ..................... $2,700,000 Land acquisition ..................................... 1,000,000 Relocation of cemeteries............................... 100,000 Relocation of Possum Kingdom to Mt. Tabor Road ...... 89,500 Relocations State Highway 27 and U. S. Highway 270 . 255,000 Clearing ............................................ 1,300,000 .Powerhouse and power equipment ....... .. .... ...... . " 555,500 Total for all work ............................... 6,000,000 1082 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated .... 1, 550, 000.00 - - -- - - - -....$1,800,000.00 $2, 200, 000.00 $2,300,000.00 $9,050,000.00 Cost---...------.. - 153, 733. 50 $129, 779. 23 450, 409. 52 3, 986, 367.12 2, 970, 782.13 7, 691,071.50 Expenditures - -....- 139, 026.17 140, 884. 25 478, 375.61 3, 720, 913.86 2, 997, 419. 61 7, 476, 619. 50 Maintenance: Appropriated...................................... ......... Cost... ...................... .................... . Expenditures... . ... ..... .. .. .. .. . ........ . ... ... . . ... . . . . . . . . .. . . . Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................... $285.26 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ...... 2,800,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ...... 2,800,285.26 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................. 20,825,000.00 8. DE GRAY RESERVOIR, CADDO RIVER, ARK. Location.-The work covered by this project is located on Caddo River (mile 8), a tributary of Ouachita River, in a narrow, rocky gorge, in Clark and Hot Spring Counties, Ark., approximately 10 miles north of Arkadelphia, Ark. (For latest published map, see H. Doc. 117, 81st Cong., 1st sess.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the construction of a multiple-purpose flood control and power reser- voir at a site on Caddo River designated as "De Gray", as a fea- ture of the Ouachita River and tributaries comprehensive plan for flood control. The reservoir will provide a gross storage ca- pacity of 670,000 acre-feet. Power installation will consist of two 16,000 kilowatt units. The estimated cost (June 1950) is $21,700,000 for construction and $250,000 for annual maintenance and operation. The project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act ap- proved May 17, 1950. (See S. Doc. 117, 81st Cong., 1st sess.) Local cooperation.-None required. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The work has not been started. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no opera- tions are proposed for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. 9. LITTLE MISSOURI RIVER BASIN, ARK. Location.-The Little Missouri River rises in the southeastern corner of Polk County, Ark., on the southern slope of the Missouri Mountains and flows in a southeasterly direction a distance of 147 miles in a tortuous course to enter the Ouachita River 27.6 miles above Camden, Ark. Terre Noire Creek rises in the Athens Plateau, midway between Arkadelphia and Amity in Clark County, and flows in a general southeasterly direction a distance of about 45 miles to enter Little Missouri River on the left bank 2 miles above the mouth of the parent stream, FLOOD CONTROL-VICKSBURG, MISS., DISTRICTr 1083 Ozan Creek, formed by the junction of North Fork, Middle Fork, and South Fork near Blevins, in Hempstead County, flows in a general northeasterly direction a distance of about 25 miles to join Little Missouri River on the right bank at mile 73.2 above the mouth. Existing project.-The Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941, approved the plan for the Narrows Reservoir for flood con- trol and other purposes on the Little Missouri River, Ark., and for local flood protection on the main river below Murfreesboro, Ark., and on the Terre Noire and Ozan Creeks, as set forth in House Document 837, Seventy-sixth Congress, third session, and author- ized $3,000,000 for the initiation and partial accomplishment of the project. The Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944, authorized the completion of the project for Little Missouri River in Arkansas. The plan of improvement provides for the construction of the Narrows Reservoir on the Little Missouri River above Murfrees- boro, Ark., with a gross storage capacity of 410,000 acre-feet and a power plant at the dam site with an initial installation of hydro- electric generating facilities having a capacity of 17,000 kilowatts and with provisions for future enlargement of those facilities; channel clearing and snagging of the Little Missouri River and the excavation of 12 cut-offs between the mouth and mile 70; on Terre Noire Creek snagging of the channel between the Missouri Pacific Railroad crossing and the mouth, the enlargement of 0.9 mile of silted creek channel, the repair of levee crevasses in the side levees, and the construction of required drainage ditches; and clearing, snagging, and enlargement of the channel of Ozan Creek between the lower end of the existing drainage ditches to the mouth. The following is a list of the individual projects considered in the approved plan: Estimated cost Location Type of protection - - - - Federal Local Total Narrows Reservoir near Murfrees- Reservoir and power plant 1 $13, 450,000- ..--. --- $13, 450,000 boro, Ark. Little Missouri River, Murfrees- Channel improvement.... 2-765,000 $15, 000 2 780, 000 boro, Ark., to the mouth. --------- Terre Noire Creek, Ark....... .. Channel improvement and repairs to levees. 123, 700 10, 000 133, 700 Ozan Creek, Ark.----.. --------- Channel improvement-...... 78, 000 5,000 2 83, 000 I Revised in 1949. 2 Revised June 1950 NOTE: Incorporated into the Ouachita River and tributaries project by the 1950 River and Harbor Act. Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. Fully com- plied with on Terre Noire Creek. Operations and results during fiscal year.-NarrowsReservoir: Construction of the dam and power plant was continued to ap- proximate completion. Generation of power with one of the two units was commenced in May 1950. A total of 3,091,000 kilowatt- hours was furnished the Southwestern Gas & Electric Co. under contract between that company and the Southwestern Power Administration. 1084 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. .S. ARMY, 1950 .Reservoir clearing was completed and impoundment of water in the reservoir was in progress. Acquisition of lands in the reservoir was completed except for tracts involved in condemnation .cases. The two bridges on United States Highway No. 70 were com- pleted. Preparation of a master plan for public use possibilities was completed and plan was approved by the Chief of Engineers in May 1950. Specifications and drawings for overlook, office, shop, and ware- house buildings and parkinig area were completed except for re- view and resulting modifications. Terre Noire Creek: The work of lowering the "Big Inch" pipe- line and removal of the plug was completed by contract. Ozan Creek and Little Missouri River below Murfreesboro, Ark.: No work was done. Total costs during the fiscal year were $3,149,680.80, of which $3,106,450.59 was for new work and $43,230.21 was for main- tenance. Total expenditures were $3,245,352.38, of which $3,208,394.67 was fori ew work and $36,957.71 was for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Narrows Reservoir: The con- struction of the dam and powerhouse and appurtenant structures is practically complete and geineration of power with one of the two units was started in May 1950. Reservoir learing is complete and impoundment of water in the reservoir is in progress. The project is being operated and maintained. A model study of conduits and 'Howell-Bunger valves for the dam, commenced in fiscal year 1948. by Waterways Experiment Station is complete. Embankment and gravel surfacing and construction of two bridges on United States Highway No. 70 have been completed by the Arkansas Highway Commission. Specifications and drawings for overlook, office, shop, and ware- house buildings and parking area are complete except for review and resulting modifications......... Preparation of a master plan for public use possibilities is com- plete and was approved by the Chief of Engineers in May 1950. Terre Noire Creek: The Terre Noire Creek unit of the project, entailing excavation of 292,872 cubic yards of material for en- largement and realignment of 4.6 miles of channel, 7,590 cubic yards of material for channel cut-off, 20.18 miles of snagging and clearing and removal of drift rack, and lowering the "Big Inch" pipeline and removal of the plug, is complete. In addition, repairs to levees along Terre Noire Creek were accomplished with emergency funds, a total of 128,978 cubic yards being placed in construction of levee, 7,165 cubic yards moved in excavation for ditches, and 7,116 cubic yards in excava- tion for cut-offs. This work is complete. Ozan Creek and Little Missouri River below Murfreesboro: Sur- veys, mapping and soil investigations are complete. The work of design and preparation of plans and specifications were com- pleted for the original project. However, recommendations have FLOOD CONTROL-VICKSBURG, MISS., DISTRICT 1085 been made for a revision of the plans and definite project report. Total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $12,215,093.68, of which $12,171,863.47 were for new work and $43,230.21 were for maintenance. Total expenditures were $11,776,932.64. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance, $737,417.36, plus accounts receivable, $2,189.01, plus an anticipated allotment of $240,700, a total of $980,306.37, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950 ........................... $426,942.38 New work: Narrows Reservoir: Dam and powerhouse .................. $128,916.20 Access road to left abutment .......... 14,940.13 Relocation of roads and utilities ........ 108,520.80 Lands ............................... 107,981.35 Operation of dam .................... 34,185.00 Malaria control ...................... 16,815.00 Investigations, studies, design and contin- gencies ............................ 34,615.66 445,974.14 Ozan Creek, Ark.-Planning ........................... 10,584.52 Little Missouri River below Murfreesboro; planning .......................................... 23,805.33 Maintenance: Narrows Reservoir: Maintenance of dam .............. 74,000.00 Total for all work ............................... 980,306.37 The additional sum of $435,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing fiscal year 1952 for the following schedule of work: New work: Narrows Reservoir: Clearing; access road; temporary housing, lands; relocations; access road to left abutment; dam, powerhouse and power equipment; construction of office, shops and warehouse; maintenance, and overlook building ............................ $50,000 Reservoir management facilities ................ 25,000 Purchase of crane ............................ 60,000 Construction of 10 miles of maintenance road .. 100,000 $235,000 Terre Noire Creek, Ozan Creek, and Little Missouri River below Murfreesboro, Ark .......................... Maintenance: Narrows Reservoir: Operation of dam ............................ 70,000 Maintenance of dam .......................... 110,000 Malaria control ............................... 20,000 200,000 Total for all work ................................. 435,000 939127--51-vol. 1-49 1086 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary NARROWS RESERVOIR, ARK. Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated ... 2, 300, 000.00 ---------- $2, 200, 000. 00 $5, 200, 000. 00 $3, 460, 000. 00 $11,081, 000. CO Cost--....------ --- 128,105 72 $757, 443.23 1, 536, 144. 56 6, 273, 799. 64 3, 091,391.41 12,030,203.32 Expenditures _- _ _ 114, 276. 04 750, 435. 15 1,440, 386. 99 5, 857, 739. 61 3, 193, 335.58 11, 598, 314. 87 Maintenance: Appropriated---: ..__ ...........-.... _.....-.-_ _ __ . ._ 50, 000. 00 59,000.00 Cost----------- ------------- -------------- 4,-----------.------ 4 ,230.21 41,230.21 Expenditures.-__..........-------------------------------------.. 36, 957. 71 33, 957. 71 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................. $2,189.01 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ...... 1,425,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ...... 1,427,189.01 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ................... . 944,000.00 COST AND FINANCIAL SUMMARY TERRE NOIRE CREEK, ARK. Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including --- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated- -- $110, 000.00 $4, 000.00-.-- ------------------------------ $123, 700.00 Cost---......... 2,084.12 10, 294.31 $91, 264. 85$-------------- 12, 099. 78 123, 700. 00 Expenditures..... 2, 086.06 8, 838. 74 92, 720. 42----......... 12, 099.78 123, 700.00 Maintenance: Appropriated....-------------------------- C ost........ .. ... .. .. .. ....... .- Expenditures ..-------------------------------------- COST AND FINANCIAL SUMMARY OZAN CREEK, ARK. Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated.___-___---..-.- .--------------------------------------- . ...-- $4,350.00 Cost..._____ . -. $81.12 $76.41 ---------------------------- $161.69 4,265.48 Expenditures. _._ 85.45 76.41- $100.00 161.69 4, 265.48 Maintenance: - - - - - - --.......... Appropriated-- - - - - - -............................. ..------------- Cost...------------------- -------------- ----------------------------------- Expenditures..------------------------_----------- --------------------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ....................... $84.52 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ........ 10,500.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ........ 10,584.52 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ........................ 63,150.00 FLOOD CONTROL-VICKSBURG, MISS., DISTRICT 1087 COST AND FINANCIAL SUMMARY LITTLE MISSOURI RIVER BELOW MURFREESBORO, ARKANSAS I Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -.-.- - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated -- -- - - -- - -- - - -- - -- - - -- - - . ..- . . - -$15,000. . 00 Cost... . .... ..... $400. 85 -------------- $837. 96 $2, 797. 71 13, 694. 67 Expenditures _ _- $0.48 400.85- ---- --------- 837.96 2, 797. 62 13, 694. 58 Maintenance: Appropriated.... ...... . .... . Cost........ ......- ... -... Expenditures. .. .... .. --...-- - . - - --. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................... . $705.42 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ........ 22,500.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ........ 23,205.42 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ........................ 727,500.00 LITTLE MISSOURI RIVER BASIN, ARK., CONSOLIDATED COST AND FINANCIAL SUMMARY Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including Sfiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated ...- 2,410, 000. 00 $4, 000. 00 $2, 200, 000. 00 $5, 200, 000. 00 $3, 460, 000. 00 $11,224,050.00 Cost. - - - - -- 130, 270. 96 768, 214. 80 1, 627, 409. 41 6, 274, 637. 60 3,106, 450.59 12,171, 863.47 Expenditures .. 116, 448.03 759, 751. 15 1, 533, 107. 41 5, 858, 677. 57 3, 208, 394.67 11, 739, 974.93 Maintenance Appropriated .... ...... ... ..... .... . .......... 50,000.00 50, 000.00 Cost- ...-... ..-------------------------------------------------- 43, 230.21 43, 230.21 Expenditures.....------------------------------------------------36, 957. 71 36, 957. 71 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................... $2,978.95 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ...... 1,458,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ...... 1,460,978.95 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................... 1,734,650.00 10. CALION, OUACHITA RIVER, ARK. Location.-The work covered by this project is on the west bank of the Ouachita River near Calion, a small town in Union County, Ark., about 307 miles above the mouth of Black River and 13 miles northeast of El Dorado, Ark. (See U. S. Geological Sur- vey map, scale 1 : 500,000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the construction of levees and appurtenances for the protection of the town of Calion, Ark., Calion Lumber Co. property and Lake Calion, at an estimated cost of $460,000 (July 1950) for construction and $18,000 for lands and damages. The existing project was author- ized by the Flood Control Act of August 18, 1941 (H. Doc. 427, 76th Cong., 1st sess.) as amended by Flood Control Act of May 17, 1950. 1088 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Local cooperation.-Local interests are required to furnish all rights-of-way necessary for the improvements without cost to the United States; maintain the works after completion in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Army; and hold and save the United States free from damages that may re- sult from or be occasioned by construction of the improvement. Local interests have signified their willingness to comply with these requirements. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Preliminary work was initiated in fiscal year 1945 on preparation of plans, but was suspended in view of the statement of local interests that they were unable to comply with the requirements of local cooperation. The project was amended in fiscal year 1950 to include protection work for the expanded area, with the assurance of local interests that the requirements for local cooperation will be met. Construction work has not been started. Costs and expenditures to June 30, 1950 were $109.85 for new work. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no opera- tions are proposed for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. 11. OUTLET CHANNEL AND HARDING DRAIN DIVERSION AT PINE BLUFF, ARK. Location.-The work covered by this project is located in Jefferson County, Ark., in the vicinity of Pine Bluff, Ark. (For latest published map see S. Doc. 117, 81st Cong., 1st sess.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement involves channel improvement on the Bayou Bartholomew tributary Pine Bluff outlet canal, and construction of an intercepting canal from Harding Drain to Bayou Bartholomew, and clearing of 3 miles of Bayou Bartholomew. The estimated cost (June 1950) is $265,000 for new work. The project was authorized by River and Harbor Act approved May 17, 1950. (See S. Doc. 117, 81st Cong., 1st sess.) Local cooperation.-Local interests are required to furnish without cost to the United States all lands, rights-of-way and easements necessary for construction of the project; bear the cost of construction of new highway bridges and alteration or replacement of existing highway bridges where necessary; clear the channel of Harding Drain of obstructions to flood flows and construct the necessary laterals; hold and save the United States free from damage due to the construction work; and to maintain and operate all the works after completion in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Army. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The work has not been started. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no opera- tions are proposed for fiscal year 1951. The sum of $20,000 can be profitably expended for fiscal year 1952 in preparation of a definite project report. FLOOD CONTROL-VICKSBURG, MISS., DISTRICT 1089 12. BAYOU BARTHOLOMEW, ARK. AND LA. Location.-The work covered by this project is located in south- east Arkansas and northeast Louisiana, and includes the channel of Bayou Bartholomew and its tributaries Deep Bayou and Over- flow Creek. (For latest published map see S. Doc. 117, 81st Cong., 1st sess.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for in- termittent clearing and snagging and closure of high-water outlets on the main stem; on Deep Bayou, the enlargement of the channel between miles 2 and 15 and the diversion of the stream by a canal into Bayou Bartholomew at a point 10 miles below its present mouth; and clearing and enlargement of the Overflow Creek chan- nel below mile 23. The estimated cost (June 1950) is $1,600,000. The project was authorized by River and Harbor Act approved May 17, 1950. (See S. Doc. 117, 81st Cong., 1st sess.). Local cooperation.-Local interests are required to furnish without cost to the United States all lands, rights-of-way, and easements necessary for construction of the project, bear the cost of construction of new highway bridges and of alteration or replacement of existing highway bridges where necessary; hold and save the United States free from damage due to the construc- tion works; and maintain and operate all the works after comple- tion in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Army. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The work has not been started. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no opera- tions are proposed for fiscal year 1951. The sum of $25,000 can be profitably expended for fiscal year 1952 in the initiation of a definite project report. 13. EXISTING LEVEES, FLOOD WALLS, AND EXTENSIONS THERETO FROM BASTROP, LA., TO MOUTH OF BOEUF RIVER AND AT WEST MONROE, LA. Location.-The work covered by this project is located along the banks of the Ouachita River from the lower end of the levees on the east bank and upstream, including existing and projected levee works and flood walls. (For latest published map see S. Doc. 117, 81st Cong., 1st sess.) Existing project.-The work covered by this project includes existing levees, flood walls, and extensions thereto from Bastrop, La., to mouth of Boeuf River and at West Monroe, La. The Bastrop to Monroe and West Monroe, La. levees, protection works on the east bank of Ouachita River at Monroe, La. and vicinity, and those on the east bank of Ouachita River from above Sterling- ton, La., to below Monroe, La., and the levee wall at Monroe, La., were constructed as a part of the Boeuf floodway project, approved May 15, 1928, until the fiscal year 1936 when the Boeuf floodway project was abandoned. The works were carried to completion as a part of the "Ouachita River Levee System" and under the appropriation for Flood Control, Mississippi River and tribu- 1090 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 taries. The Columbia, La., levee was constructed by authority of Flood Control Act of June 22, 1936 (S. Doc. No. 196, 73d Cong., 2d sess.). The extension of the flood wall at Monroe, La., to par- tially close an existing gap, and the construction of a protection levee at Bawcomville, La., together with two flood gates and two combination flood gates, and pumping plants were authorized by the River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950 (S. Doc. 117, 81st Cong., 1st sess.). The actual costs of completed works included in this project are as follows: Columbia, La., levee .................................... '$204,739.73 Monroe levee wall, West Monroe levee wall, Monroe levee, West Monroe levee, Sterlington to Monroe, La. ......... .22,649,295.24 Monroe to Sandy Bayou levee (Completed to Indian Mound) ..... 2406,661.25 1 Constructed under F. C. G. 2 Constructed under F. C. M. R. & T. and reported in Annual Report of the Mississippi River Commission. Costs include $134,875.66 contributed funds. New works approved by the 1950 Act, with the June 1950 esti- mate of costs, are as follows: Partial closure of gap in flood wall at Monroe, La. ............. $80,000 Bawcomville, La. protection works .......................... . 154,000 1 Funds to be appropriated under F. C. G. only. In addition, construction of levees and appurtenant works will be prosecuted with funds appropriated under sec. 6, Flood Control Act approved May 15, 1928, at an estimated cost (July 1950) of $146,000. This work is included in the Report of the Mississippi River Commission, and will be transferred to the comprehensive project on completion. Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with for completed projects in accordance with requirements of the governing acts. Drainage works have been constructed by local interests from Bastrop to Sandy Bayou and at West Monroe. Local interests have also con- tributed funds, as cited above, in accordance with the require- ments under section 6 of the Flood Control Act approved May 15, 1928. For the partial closure of the flood wall at Monroe, La., and Bawcomville, La., levee, local interests are required to furnish without cost to the United States all lands, rights-of-way and easements necessary for construction of the projects; bear the cost of construction of new highway bridges and of alteration or replacement of existing highway bridges where necessary; hold and save the United States free from damage due to the construc- tion works, and to maintain and operate all of the works after completion in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Army. (Fully complied with for Bawcomville levee project for the work under section 6 Flood Control Act approved May 15, 1928.) No progress has been made toward further fulfillment for the work under Flood Control, General. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Bawcomville, La., levee: Contract was awarded June 27, 1950, for construction of Bawcomville protection works, new levee, consisting of approxi- mately 314,000 cubic yards of earthwork, placing 450 cubic yards of gravel surfacing, and installing 234 linear feet of culverts on the right bank of Ouachita River in Ouachita Parish, La., with funds under section 6, Flood Control Act approved May 15, 1928. This work is included in the Report of the Mississippi River Commission. Construction work was not started. FLOOD CONTROL--VICKSBURG, MISS., DISTRICT 1091 Condition at end of fiscal year.-The Bastrop to Monroe levee: Completed in 1937; West Monroe levee: Completed in 1937; Protection works on east bank of Ouachita River at Monroe, La., and vicinity were completed in 1934; protection works on the east bank of Ouachita River from above Sterlington, La., to below Monroe, La., were completed in 1937; Levee wall at Monroe, La., was completed in 1937 except for a gap in the business section of the city. These features of flood protection work were a part of the orignal Boeuf floodway project. (See annual reports of Mississippi River Commission for fiscal years 1929 to 1937, in- clusive.) Their incorporation in this project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved May 17, 1950. Monroe to Sandy Bayou levee: Levees have been completed to Indian Mound. Columbia, La.: The existing project was completed in fiscal year 1941. Cost and expenditures for new work were $176,250.81 regular funds and $28,488.92 emergency relief funds, a total of $204,739.73. This work was prosecuted with funds under the appropriation for Flood Control, General. Partial closure of gap in the flood wall at Monroe, La.: Work authorized by the River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950, has not been started. Bawcomville, La.: The construction of Bawcomville protection works, including new levee, gravel surfacing and culverts on the right bank of Ouachita River in Ouachita Parish, La., authorized under section 6, Flood Control Act of May 15, 1928, has not been started. Contract for the construction has been awarded and the work will be prosecuted with available funds in the amount of $70,921.77, under the appropriation for Flood Control, Mississippi River and tributaries. Construction work authorized under sec- tion 101, Public Law 516, approved May 17, 1950, including flood gates and pumping plants at Bawcomville, La., has not been started. Proposed operations.-No work is proposed under Flood Con- trol, General. Under section 6, Flood Control Act approved May 15, 1928, the balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $24,921.97, plus contributed funds, $71,000, plus an anticipated allotment of $77,000, a total of $172,921.97, will be applied as follows: New work: Bawcomville, La.-Completion of the work, under section 6 ................................................. 1100,921.97 Horseshoe Lake to Bellevue, La. ...................... ' 32,000.00 Levee restoration-Monroe Front, La.; Restoration of Monroe front levee will be completed ................ '40,000.00 Total for all work .............................. 172,921.97 1 These sums include contributed funds in amounts of $46,000, $12,000, and $13,000, respectively. No operations are proposed for fiscal year 1952. 1092 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 14. JONESVILLE, LA. Location.-The work covered by this project is on the right bank of Black River at Jonesville, La., 56.5 miles above the mouth. Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the encirclement of the town of Jonesville by earth levees and concrete flood wall. A floodgate structure will be provided for discharge of surface water during periods of normal river stages and for ex- clusion of stream waters during flood stages. A pumping unit will be provided for use when high river stages prevent natural drainage. The project will protect the people and property of Jonesville, La., against floods. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936 (H. Doc. 196, 73d Cong., 2d sess.) and was made a feature of the Flood Control, Mississippi River and tributaries project by River and Harbor Act of 1950. The estimated cost (revised in 1948) is: Federal Government, $373,000 for construction; local interests, $162,000, of which $100,000 is for construction and $62,000 is for lands and damages. Local cooperation. Local interests, as represented by the Board of Commissioners of the Tensas Basin levee district, Rayville, La., have contributed the required $100,000 toward construction costs. Executed assurances of local cooperation, dated December 13, 1948, received from Tensas Basin levee district for levee, retaining wall, and drainage structures, were approved by the Chief of Engineers on January 19, 1949. Rights-of-way for the project were made available by resolution of the Board of Com- missioners of the Tensas Basin levee district dated May 10, 1949. Operations and results during fiscal year.-New work by hired labor consisted of revision of design, drawings, and specifications. New work under contract consisted of placing 461,950 cubic yards of embankment, and construction of flood wall, which is 48 per- cent complete. The total Government costs were $161,344.22 for new work. Expenditures were $156,103.31. In addition, costs and expendi- tures from contributed funds amounted to $40,571.01. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Undercontract, construction of 18,328 linear feet of ring levee, involving the placement of 461,950 cubic yards of embankment and three drainage structures, has been completed. Construction of reaches 1, 2, and 3 of the flood wall was commenced during fiscal year 1950 and is 48 percent complete. An emergency levee constructed during the 1946 flood at a cost of $29,595 to the Government and $14,797 to local interests, under section 6 of the Flood Control Act approved May 15, 1928, not including land and damage costs, was of temporary nature, is now largely ineffective; the effective portion will form only a minor part of the project works. The total Government costs to the end of the fiscal years were $188,167.55 for new work; expenditures were $181,936.24. In addition, costs and expenditures from contributed funds amounted to $49,798.02, new work. FLOOD CONTROL-VICKSBURG, MISS., DISTRICT 1093 By authority of Public Law 516, Eighty-first Congress, second session (S. Doc. 117, 81st Cong., 1st sess.) the construction of this project will be continued as a part of the project for Flood Control, Mississippi River and tributaries, and future reports will be included in the Annual Report of the Mississippi River Com- mission. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $191,063.76, plus contributed funds, $50,201.98, a total of $241,265.74, will be applied to completion of the project, as follows: Accounts payable ......................................... $6,231.31 New work: Construction of pumping station and drainage structures .............................. $100,000.00 Construction of 8th street sewer ............ 16,000.00 Construction of ring levee embankment and flood wall ............................... 24,000.00 Construction of 2 highway ramps .......... 14,500.00 Closure of 2 levee gaps .................... 3,000.00 Construction of 3 reaches of flood wall .... 77,016.35 Investigations, studies, designs, and contin- gencies .................................. 518.08 235,034.43 Total for all work ............................... 241,265.74 No work is proposed for fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary U. S. FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated ......... $268, 000.00 $105, 000.00 $373, 000.00 Cost ... --....... - -- 26, 823.33 161,344.22 1188,167.55 Expenditures...-------------------------------------25, 832. 93 156,103.31 2181,936. 24 Maintenance: Appropriated... --------------------------------------------------------------- Cost-------------... -------------------------------------------------------- Expenditures... ------------------------ ------------------------------------ Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .... $113,965.65 1 Includes $26, 823.33, previous years cost, transferred from New Orleans District. 2Includes $25, 832. 93, previous years expenditures transferred from New Orleans District. 1094 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Contributed ------------------------------------ $100,000.00 _---__-- 1$100,000.00 Cost...------.. ------------..-------------------------- 9, 227. 01 40, 571.01 249, 798.02 Expenditures....------------------------------------- 9, 227.01 40, 571.01 249, 798.02 Maintenance: Ap p rop ria te d - - .. ...........-- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- Co st-. ........................ Expenditures .. . . . .... .. .. . . .. ... . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . ...... Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .... $50,201.98 1 Transferred from New Orleans district. ,2Includes $9,227.01 prior years expenditures transferred from New Orleans district. 15. BIG BLACK RIVER, MISS. Location.-The work covered by this project is on Big Black River, Miss., which flows into the Mississippi River about 25 miles below Vicksburg, Miss. (See U. S. Geological Survey State map, scale 1:500,000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for im- provement of the flood channel by means of channel clearing and suitable cut-offs from a point between Choctaw and Webster Coun- ties, Miss., to the mouth, 325.6 miles. The project will lessen the frequency and duration of floods on 180,000 acres of bottom lands. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936. The estimate of cost is $850,000 for con- struction and $60,000 for lands and damages. The latest (1949) approved estimate for annual Federal cost of maintenance is $75,000. Local cooperation.-None required. (Sec. 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-Channel mainte- nance work, clearing and snagging, was completed on a total of 33.5 miles of the waterway. Cost of maintenance was $50,459.31. Expenditures were $55,- 006.09. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1941 and is being maintained. Cost of new work to June 30, 1950, was $910,185.31. Cost of maintenance was $441,385.49. Total expenditures were $1,351,- 333.31. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $35,352, plus an anticipated allotment of $16,000 in fiscal year 1951, a total of $51,352, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950 .............................. $237.49 Maintenance: Channel maintenance, mile 95.3-121.7 and mile 155.1-178.9, consisting of snagging, removal of drift, and intermittent bank clearing ...... $42,414.51 FLOOD CONTROL-VICKSBURG, MISS., DISTRICT 1095 Stream gaging and inspections ................ 8,700.00 51,114.51 Total for all work .................................... 51,352.00 The additional sum of $50,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing fiscal year 1952, to be applied to maintenance of channel by means of removal of logs, drifts, and snags, and by intermittent bank clearing over 85 miles of this stream. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -------- _fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated ----------------- ----------------------------------------- $910,185.31 Cost- ------------ -------------------------------------------------- 910,185.31 Expenditures ---------------------------------------------.-------------- 910,185.31 Maintenance: Appropriated --... $19,185.31 --- - $65, 000.00 $60,000.00 $60, 000.00 $476, 500.00 Cost .------------ 12,161.03 $14,629.67 87,235.38 65,417.97 50,459.31 441,335.49 Expenditures.... 8, 873.79 13, 096.32 79, 776. 26 68, 224.02 55, 006.09 441, 118.00 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ...... $33,323.71 16. HOMOCHITTO RIVER, MISS. Location.-The,project is located along the Homochitto River in Adams and Wilkinson Counties, Miss. (See Corps of Engineers, Mississippi River Commission alluvial valley maps and Artonish, Woodville, and Kingston quadrangles.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the construction of a number of cut-offs, aggregating approximately 5.8 miles in length, which will reduce the length of the river from Rosetta, Miss., to its mouth from 37.7 miles to 30.6 miles; con- struction of small earth dams at points where the new cut-offs leave and reenter the existing channel; clearing and snagging operations along both banks from mile 1 to mile 35; and blasting along sides and bottom of the channel where its development is retarded by stumps or hard nonerodible clay strata. The project will result in clearing the river bed and banks of obstructions, shortening the channel, and producing a more uni- form slope, thereby resulting in faster run-off of floodwaters in the basin, minimizing the damages to crops and highways and making practicable more general use of farm and timber lands which have been hitherto subject to frequent extended inundation. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936, and modified by the Flood Control Acts approved June 28, 1938, and August 18, 1941. The estimated cost of new work, revised in 1941, is $200,000. The latest (1948) ap- proved estimate for annual Federal cost of maintenance is $25,000. Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Channel mainte- nance, clearing and snagging, was carried on in the channel 1096 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 between miles 0 and 30. The work at the end of the fiscal year was complete. Costs during the fiscal year were $21,533.46 for maintenance. Expenditures were $26,820. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The construction of cut-offs between miles 4 and 30 above the mouth of the channel has been completed. In addition clearing and snagging have been completed between miles 0 and 30. The project is complete. Maintenance is being carried on by hired labor between miles 0 and 30. Revetment of the north bank at United States Highway No. 61 bridge by contract has been completed. Costs, to June 30, 1950 were $205,000 for new work and $120,- 915.83 for maintenance. Expenditures were $324,911.70. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $23,088.30, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950 ............................. $1,004.13 Maintenance: Channel maintenance, mile 0-30, consisting of clearing and removal of accumulated drift racks and snags ........................... $18,584.17 Stream gaging and inspections ................. .3,500.00 22,084.17 Total for all work ................................... 23,088.30 The additional sum of $15,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing fiscal year 1952, to be applied to snagging and removal of drifts from the channel between Rosetta, Miss., and the mouth. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ---- ,--- ----- ---------- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated_ --. $7, 915.43 $26, 295.19 $5, 118.48 .... . .... $205, 000. CO Cost.... -- ... - - -- 14, 947.96 37, 836. 51 205, 000. 00 Expenditures_._. 150.00 14, 945. 87 __.... .--------------- 37, 838. 60- .. 205, 000.00 Maintenance: Appropriated .._ 6,084. 57 8, 704. 81 24, 881.52 $20, 000.00 $25, 000.00 143, 000.00 Cost-...--_-----10, 928.00 14, 789.38 24, 887. 29 10, 568. 02 21, 533. 46 120, 915. 83 Expenditires.... 6,084. 57 8, 704.81 24, 881.52 4, 283.12 26, 820.00 119, 911.70 17. SNAGGING AND CLEARING UNDER 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 of 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 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. FLOOD CONTROL-VICKSBURG, MISS., DISTRICT 1097 ' In addition to funds previously allotted under this head, the sum of $35,000 was made available during the fiscal year 1950 for snagging and clearing and other improvements on Big Bayou Slough, Ark., and Durden Creek, Yalobusha County, Miss. During the fiscal year the following work was done: Snagging and clear- ing of Big Bayou Slough was completed October 28, 1949; re- alignment of channel and removal of silt from approximately 3 miles of Skuna Canal and Skuna River in vicinity of Calhoun- Yalobusha County line was completed July 13, 1949, a total of 149,846 cubic yards of material being moved; studies, plans and specifications and surveys, mapping and borings were completed for channel improvement of Durden Creek in Yalobusha County, Miss., in November 1949. Due to the inability of local interests to provide the required cooperation the project has been aban- doned; snagging and clearing of Little Bayou Boeuf, La., was completed December 31. 1949. The work of snagging and re- alignment of Two Bayou Creek, Ark., has not been started. Total costs to June 30, 1950, were $426,300.82. Total expendi- tures were $426,275.82. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance of $10.35, plus anticipated allotments aggregating $100,000, a total of $100,- 010.35, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950 ............................ $10.35 New work: Two Bayou Creek, Ark.: Channel improvement ................... $46,500.00 Surveys, plans and specifications ........ 3,500.00 50,000.00 Baxter Bayou, Ark.: Channel improvement ................... .45,000.00 Studies, planning and design ............ 5,000.00 50,000.00 Total for all work ............................. 100,010.35 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including .-- -- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated.... $50, 000. 00 $50, 000.00 $30, 300.00 $112, 700.00 $35, 000.00 $446, 055.92 Cost------_ --------------- 43, 243.03 33,911.90 117, 271.54 63, 818.43 426,300.82 .... Expenditures--------- ------ 43, 242.09 30, 764. 60 112, 249.05 71,964.16 426, 275.82 Maintenance: Appropriated.-- Cost---------------------- --- .. . . . . ------------- ..------------ ----------- .-------------- Expenditures----.. -------------.--------------.-------------- - ----- - ---.. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ...... $19,755.10 18. EMERGENCY FLOOD-CONTROL WORK Because of the heavy demands for emergency flood-control work occasioned by disastrous floods occurring from year to year, Congress, in the following listed acts, authorized the appropriation of emergency funds to be expended under the direction of the 1098 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Secretary of the Army and the supervision of the Chief of Engi- neers for the repair, restoration, and strengthening of levees and other flood-control works which had been threatened or destroyed by floods, and for the construction of emergency bank protection works to prevent flood damage to highway bridge approaches, and public works, when in the opinion of the Chief of Engineers such work is advisable: Date Amount Congress Public Law No. approved authorized 77th, 1st sess .. -------------------- 228, sec. ------------------- 5.. August 18, 1941 $ 1,000, 000 78th, 1st sess....--------------------138, sec. 1-------------------July 12, 1944 10,000,000 78th, 2d sess . -------------------- 318, see. 1--- ---------------- May 29, 1944 12,000,000 79th, 1st sess....---------------------75, sec. 1.....------------------- June 5, 1944 12,000,000 79th, 2d sess .. ....-------------------- 526, see. 14....------------------ July 24, 1946 1 1, 000,000 80th, 1st sess...--------------------102, sec. 1...------------------- June 23, 1947 15, 000, 000 80th, 2d sess....--------------------858, see. 206---. ------------- June 30, 1948 2 2, 000,000 Do ------------------------ 858, see. 208....------------------- do.....------------ 25,000,000 81st, 2d sess..........---------------------516, see. ----------------- 210 May 17, 1950 15, 000, 000 1$1, 000, 000 annually for bank, protection works, with limit of not more than $50, 000 in any 1 year for any 1 project. 2 Amendment to above providing for $2,000,000 annually, with same limitation. In addition to amounts previously allotted under this head, the sum of $504,580.61 was allotted during the fiscal year 1950 for emergency work pursuant to the acts of August 18, 1941, July 24, 1946, and June 30, 1948. During the fiscal year emergency repairs were completed at the Atchafalaya levee and drainage district, Yazoo River, Miss.; emergency flood control work was performed at Calion, Ark., Ouachita River, by completion of levee enlargement and reloca- tion; at Avalon, Miss., Potococowa Creek, by completion of levee and dike embankment and dike capping, and at Panola-Quitman floodway, Little Tallahatchie River, Miss., by construction of levee embankment and seeding and sodding, which is 57 percent com- plete. A total of 813,121 cubic yards of material was placed, 465.35 squares of dike capping were completed, and 27.62 acres of seeding and sodding were completed. Work authorized under this head but not yet started includes the following items: At Calion Lake Dam, Ark., Ouachita River, involving grading the Ouachita River bank at the most critical point, laying riprap revetment along about 100 linear feet of river bank, relocating about 1,500 linear feet of adjacent county road; at Columbia, La. project, involving levee repairs; Red River backwater levee, La., involving levee repairs; and emergency bank protection work on Big Black River, Miss., at United States Highway No. 80 bridge, involving dike extension and riprap re- vetment. Cost of work during the fiscal year was $1,145.07 for new work and $686,752.54 for maintenance. Expenditures were $661,368.95. Total cost to June 30, 1950, was $567,742.92 for new work and $3,730,556.00 for maintenance. Expenditures were $4,268,960.32. In addition costs and expenditures of $4,677.40 were incurred from contributed funds. FLOOD CONTROL-VICKSBURG, MISS., DISTRICT 1099 EMERGENCY FLOOD CONTROL-CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT FOR WORK UNDER PUBLIC LAWS 138 AND 318, 78TH CONGRESS; PURLIC LAW 75, 79TH CONGRESS; PUBLIC 1 LAW 102, 80TH CONGRESS; AND PUBLIC LAW 858, 80TH CONGRESS. Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated ..- --$63, 700.00 _- $630, 327. 851 - -- - - - -- - -- - - . . . . . $566, 627.85 Cost....------------ 565,856. 49 771.36 -- -- ------------------------ 566,627.85 Expenditures --.... 470, 332.13 93, 963.44 $2, 332.28--------------------------566, 627.85 Maintenance: Appropriated --.. 259, 972.13 8, 814.99 431, 000.00 $581, 359.00 $123, 580. 61 3, 583,113.35 Cost...---------- 1,477,586.42 281,836.40 410, 280.85 36,120.79 426, 943.46 3, 301,853.63 Expenditures .... - - 1, 480, 554. 72 291, 461.95 407, 949.49 38, 452.15 397, 836.97 3, 272, 747.14 Include3 the following items of work: Arkansas River, Cummins Bend, Ark. (maintenance). Potococowa Creek at Avalon, Miss. (maintenance). Little Tallahatchie River, Panola-Quitman Floodway, Miss. (maintenance). Ouachita River at Calion, Ark. (maintenance). Emergencyflocd control work at the Atchafalaya drainage district Yazoo River, Miss. (maintenance). LeveeRepair work, South Bank Yalobusha River, Miss. (maintenance). Emery e eicyflood control work at the Straight Bayou drainage district, Yazoo River, Miss. (main- tenance). Emergency repair work on the Yazoo River and Tributaries, Miss. Emergency repairs, Arkansas River, Pine Bluff, Little Bayou Meto, Cummins Bend, Hannaberry Lake, and Fletcher Bend Levees (maintenance). Emergency repairs, Arkansas River Bi- Bayou Meto (maintenance). Emergency repairs, Yazoo R iver, Abiaca C e k Lev ee,Miss (maintenance). Emergency flood control work, pursuant to Public Law No. 75, 79th Cong., 1st sess. approved June 5, 1945. Emergency flood control work pursuant to the act of July 12, 1943, Public, No. 138, 78th Cong. Erm ergency repair work pursuant to the act of July 12,1943, Public, No. 138,78thCong. (maintenance). Emergency repair work pursuant to the act of May 29, 1944, Public, No. 318, 78th Cong. Emergency flood control work pursuant to the act of May 29, 1944, Public Law no. 318, 78th Cong. Flood fighting and emergency repair work pursuant to the act of May 29, 1944, Public, No. 318, 78th Cong. EMERGENCY FLOOD CONTROL WORK-CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT FOR WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED AUGUST 18, 1941, AS AMENDED' Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated ... .-- - - .-.-- - .- -.- .-- -.-- -.- -. . ...----------- Cost-----.... - - ----- . . . . ..---------------------------------------------------- Expenditures-...--. ..... . . . . . . . ...------------------------------------- Maintenance: Appropriated -.. - $87,000.00--- . -- -- $2, 800.00 $100,000.00 $327, 000.00 $511, 200.00 Cost......... - - .. $6,038.91 45, 797. 23 117, 057. 15 259, 898.08 428, 702.37 Expenditures- .-------------. -- 5, 685.66 43,190. 80 117,186. 89 262, 386. 91 428, 440. 26 Included in above: Emer;ency flood fighting operations. Emergency repairs, Yazoo River, Atchafalaya drainage & levee district, Miss. Emergency repairs to the levee of the Columbia, La. project. Emergency repairs to the west levee of the Panola-Quitman Floodway, Little Tallahatchie River, Miss. (maintenance). Red River Backwater Levee, La. 1100 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 EMERGENCY BANK PROTECTION-CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED JULY 24, 1946.1 Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated---....------- .. -.. . $12,500.00 $50,000.00 $62, 500.00 Cost..---- - ------------------------ ----------------- 1,145.07 1,145.07 Expenditures--- ------------ - --- ---- ------ -------. . 1,145.07 1,145.07 Maintenance: A ppropriated -.... "..-- . . . . . . . --- ...-- - - - - -- - - --- - - --- - Cost... --------- .--- ---------- - - - ----. .. . .. ... ------ . ...- - Expenditures---....... --...... ....-....------------ ... .... Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950...... $11,490.92 1Inc.uded in above: Emergency bank protection, Big Black River, Miss. Emergency F. C. work-Lake Calion Dam, Ark. 19. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS AND CONTINGENCIES FOR FLOOD CONTROL The cost of the work during the fiscal year was $74,493.18, with expenditures of $77,207.52. The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $31,829.35, plus accounts receivable, $3,420, and an anticipated allotment of $75,000 (includes $35,000 for preparation of this district's por- tion of the Arkansas-White-Red report), a total of $110,249.35, will be applied to accounts payable, $3,163.92, and as needed during fiscal year 1951 in payment of expenses under this heading. The additional sum of $263,500 (includes $203,500 for prepara- tion of this district's portion of the Arkansas-White-Red report) can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1952. NoTE.-This district is assisting in the preparation of the Arkansas-White-Red Basins report which has been assigned to the Arkansas-White-Red office of the Southwestern division, Corps of Engineers. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ---- --- -- - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated...----------------------------- ---------- ---------------------------- Cost..-------------------- ------------------------------ ------------------------- E xpenditures.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maintenance: Appropriated.... $57,145.55 $5, 000. 00 $120,000.00 $45, 000.00 $100, 600.00 $1,047, 944. 56 Cost------.. ----- 127, 441.56 50, 741.37 102, 791.01 59,144.80 74, 493.18 1, 015, 859.13 Expenditures -.... 124, 251.56 55, 858. 55 97, 492. 49 63, 059.54 77, 207.52 1,016,115. 21 FLOOD CONTROL-VICKSBURG, MISS., DISTRICT 1101 20. INACTIVE FLOOD CONTROL-PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures full report to June 30, 1950 Estimated Name of project see Annual amount re- Report Mainte- quired to for- New work nance complete 1. Buffalo River, Miss.. ---------------------- 1940 ---------------------------- 1$218, 000 1 No work has been done because of the lack of sufficient funds. Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood control acts and committee resolutions Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Arkansas River, protection of Flood Control Commit- levees below Pine Bluff, Ark. 14 tee resolution, April 19, 1945. Arkansas River and tributaries, Flood Control Commit- flood control, and bank erosion tee resolution, Dec. 8, protection of agricultural lands 1944. at and in vicinity of the Hanna- berry Lake area of the Farelly Lake levee district, Ark. 4 Arkansas, White, and Ouachita Senate Public Works Rivers and tributaries in the Committee resolution, State of Arkansas for utilization Feb. 25, 1949. of water resources with partic- ular reference to irrigation and water supply in connection with improvements in the in- terest of flood control, naviga- tion, hydroelectric power and allied water uses. 1 5 Arkansas, White, and Red River Flood Control Act, May Basins, Arkansas, Louisiana, 17, 1950. Oklahoma, Texas, New Mex- ico, Colorado, Kansas. and Mis- souri, with a view to developing comprehensive and integrated plans of improvement for nav- igation, flood control, domestic and municipal water supplies, reclamation and irr gation, development and utilization of hydroelectric power, conserva- tion of soil, forest and fish and wildlife resources including such consideration of recreation uses, salinity and sediment con- trol, and pollution abatement as may be provided for under Federal policies and proced- ures. 4 Bartholomew Bayou, Ashley and Food Control Act, June Oct 10, 1949 S. 117, 1st favorable other Counties, Ark. 2 28, 1938. Cong. 1st sess. SeSS.--- -- Bear Creek, a tributary of Big Flood Control Act, July Black River, Miss. 24, 1946. Black River, Catahoula and Con- Flood Control Act, Aug. _do---...----. do.....------ unfavorable. cordia Parishes, La. 2 11, 1939. Boeuf River, in Catahoula Flood Control Act, Aug. _ _do--....... do-..... do Franklin, Caldwell, Richland, 28, 1937. West Carroll and Morehouse Parishes, La. 2 Boeuf and Tensas Rivers and Flood Control Commit- Bayou Macon, Ark. and La., to tee resolution, May 23, extend flood control and drain- 1946. age work up Big Bayou and Black Pond Slough, Ark. 1 6 Boeuf and Tensas Rivers and Senate Public Works Bayou Macon, Ark., and La., Committee resolution, for flood control and drainage June 1, 1948. or other features in the vicinity of Lake Chicot, Ark. 1 6 See footnotes at end of table. 939127-51-vol. 1- 70 1102 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood control acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation -- --- i ------- I- I------- 1 '-------I- Big Bayou and Black Pond Flood Control Commit- Slough, Ark., Boeuf and Tensas tee resolution, May 23, Rivers and Bayou Macon, Ark. 1946. and La., to extend flood control and drainage work. 1 6 • Black Pond Slough and Big .-- do..... . . . . . . Bayou, Ark., Boeuf and Tensas Rivers and Bayou Macon, Ark. and La., to extend flood control and drainage work. 1 6 Chicot Lake, Ark., Boeuf and Senate Public Works Tensas Rivers and Bayou Committee resolution, Macon, Ark., and La., for flood June 1, 1948. control and drainage or other features in the vicinity of 16 Hannaberry Lake area of the Flood Control Commit- Farelly Lake Levee District, tee resolution, Dec. 8, Arkansas River for flood con- 1944. trol, and bank erosion pro- tection of agricultural lands. 4 Little Missouri River, Ark., Flood Control Commit- Oct. 10 1949 S 117, 81st Favorable. construction of dam at Mur- tee resolution, July 3, Cong. 1st freesboro site. 2 1945. sess. Macon Bayou in Franklin, Flood Control Act, Aug. . - do....... --- do....-- do Madison, Richland, East Car- 28, 1937. roll, and West Carroll Parishes, La.2 Macon Bayou, Boeuf and Tensas Flood Control Commit- Rivers, Ark. and La., to extend tee resolution, May 23 flood control and drainage work 1946. up Big Bayou and Black Pond Slough, Ark. 16 Macon Bayou, Boeuf and Tensas Senate Public Works Rivers, Ark. and La., for flood Committee resolution, control and drainage or other June 1, 1948. features in the vicinity of Lake Chicot, Ark. 1 6 Opookta Creek, Attala County, Flood Control Act, July Miss., for flood control and 24, 1946. drainage. Ouachita, White and Arkansas Senate Public Works Rivers and tributaries in the Committee resolution, State of Arkansas for utilization Feb. 25, 1949. of water resources with partic- ular reference to irrigation and water supply in connection with improvements in the interest of flood control, naviga- tion, hydroelectric power, and allied water u s. 1 Ouachita River and tributaries, Flood Control Act, Aug. Oct. 10,1949 S. 117, 81st Favorable La. 2 28, 1937. Cong., 1st sess. Ouachita River and tributaries, Flood Control Commit- -.. do ---- - do- ----- do Ark., and La. 2 tee resolution, Feb. 10, 1938. Ouachita River and tributaries, Flood Control Commit- - . do .... -- do- ----- do Ark., and La., for flood protec- tee resolution, Apr. 13, tion, Jonesville, La. 2 1938. Ouachita River System, La., and Flood Control Commit- - do-..... -- do-..... do Ark., for navigation, flood con- tee resolution, Jan. 26, trol and irrigation. 2 1939; Commerce Com- mittee resolution, Feb. 8, 1939; Rivers and Har- bors Committee reso- lution, Jan. 24, 1939. Ouachita River with view to River and Harbor Act. .. do ... . .-. do- ---- do construction of a dam at or Mar. 2, 1945. near Rockport, Ark., in interest of navigation, flood control, and the development of hydro- electric power. 2 Ouachita River and tributaries Flood Control Commit- .... do....... do....... .... do for flood protection Calion tee resolution, Nov. 15, Lake, Ark. 2 1945. See footnotes at end of table. FLOOD CONTROL-VICKSBURG, MISS., DISTRICT 1103 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood control acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Potacocowa Creek, Miss. 3....... Flood Control Act, July do 24, 1946. Rockport, Ark., construction of River and Harbor Act, Oct. 10, 1949 S. 117, 81st do dam at or near, in the interest of Mar. 2, 1945. Cong., 1st navigation, flood control, and sess. development of hydroelectric power. 2 Red, Arkansas, and White River Flood Control Act, May Basins, Arkansas, Louisiana, 17, 1950. Oklahoma, Texas, New Mex- ico, Colorado, Kansas, and Missouri, with a view to devel- oping comprehensive and in- tegrated plans of improvement for navigation, flood control, domestic and municipal water supplies, reclamation and irri- gation, development and utili- zation of hydroelectric power, conservation of soil, forest and fish and wildlife resources including such consideration of recreation uses, salinity and sediment control, and pollution abatement as may be provided for under Federal policies and procedures. 4 2 Saline River, Ark. ......... Flood Control Act, Aug. Oct. 10, 1949 S. 117, 81st do 28, 1937. Cong., 1st sess. Tensas River, Boeuf River and Flood Control Commit- Bayou Macon, Ark. and La., to tee resolution, May 23, extend flood control and drain- 1946. age work up Big Bayou and Black Pond Slough, Ark. 1 6 Tensas and Boeuf Rivers and Senate Public Works Bayou Macon, Ark. and La., Committee resolution, for flood control and drainage June 1,1948. or other features in the vicinity of Lake Chicot, Ark. 1 6 White, Arkansas, and Red River Flood Control Act, May Basins, Arkansas, Louisiana, 17, 1950. Oklahoma, Texas, New Mex- ico, Colorado, Kansas, and Missouri, with a view to devel- oping comprehensive and in- tegrated plans of improvement for navigation, flood control, domestic and municipal water supplies, reclamation and irri- gation, development and utili- zation of hydroelectric power, conservation of soil, forest and fish and wildlife resources incl- uding such consideration of recreation uses, salinity and sediment control, and pollution abatement as may be provided for under Federal policies and procedures. 4 1 Field report being made by Mississippi River Commission. 2 Combined with Review of Reports, Ouachita River and tributaries, Arkansas and Louisiana printed as S. Doe. 117, 81st Cong., 1st sess. 3 Potacocowa Creek has been reported on in comprehensive project report for the Yazoo Basin Head- water dated June 15, 1949. 4 Vicksburg being designated to assist the Tulsa district on portion of report applicable to Arkansas and Red River Basins. 5 This report will be included in the comprehensive report on Arkansas-White-Red River Basins. 6 To be summarized in the comprehensive Arkansas-White-Red Basins report. IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE MEMPHIS, TENN., DISTRICT This district comprises a portion of southeastern Missouri, the western portions of Kentucky and Tennessee, a small portion of northern Mississippi, and northeastern Arkansas. It includes the area embraced in the drainage basins of the eastern tributaries of the Mississippi River south of the Ohio River Basin to Nonconnah and Horn Lake Creeks, inclusive, and those of the western tribu- taries south of the Little River Diversion Channel and Commerce, Mo., to the mouth of the Arkansas River but not including any portion of the Arkansas River Basin nor that of the White River Basin above Peach Orchard Bluff, mile 168.7. District engineer: Col. L. H. Foote, Corps of Engineers. Division engineer of the Lower Mississippi Valley Division, Vicksburg, Miss., comprising the New Orleans, La., Vicksburg, Miss., and Memphis, Tenn. districts: Brig. Gen. P. A. Feringa, Corps of Engineers. IMPROVEMENTS Navigation Flood Control-Continued Page Page 1. White River, Ark. (below 8. Snagging and clearing Peach Orchard Bluff) .. 1105 under authority of sec- 2. Wolf River (Memphis Har- tion 2 of the Flood Con- bor), Tenn. ............ 1107 trol Act approved Aug. 3. Removing snags and 28, 1937, as amended .. 1116 wrecks from the Miss- 9. Emergency flood-c o n t r o 1 issippi River below the work under authority of mouth of Missouri River," section 5 of the Flood and from Old and Atcha- Control Act approved falaya Rivers .......... 1109 August 18, 1941, as 4. Examinations, surveys, and amended .............. 1117 contingencies (general) . 1111 10. Emergency flood-c o n t r o 1 5. Inactive navigation pro- work under authority of jects ..... ............ . 1111 Public Laws Nos. 138 and 318, 78th Congress, Public Laws No. 75, 79th Flood Control Cong. and Public Laws Nos. 102 and 858, 80th 6. Memphis, Wolf River, and Cong .. ............... 1117 Nonconnah Creek, Tenn.. 1113 1 11. Preliminary examinations, 7. Flood-control work under surveys, and contingen- authority of section 205 cies for flood control. . 1118 of the Flood Control Act 12. Inactive flood-control pro- approved June 30, 1948.. 1115 jects .................. 1119 1. WHITE RIVER, ARK. (BELOW PEACH ORCHARD BLUFF) Location.-This river rises in northwestern Arkansas and flows 690 miles, first north into Missouri, then southeasterly through Arkansas to the Mississippi River, 26 miles above Arkansas City, Ark. (See Mississippi River Commission alluvial valley maps, scale 1:62,500 and scale 1:500,000, for river from mouth to vicin- 1105 1106 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 ity of Newport, Ark., and U. S. Geological Survey State map, scale 1:500,000.) The White River enters the Memphis district at the foot of Peach Orchard Bluff, Ark., and flows 169 miles in a southeasterly direction to the Mississippi River, 4 miles north of Rosedale, Miss. Previous projects.-Adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of March 3, 1871, June 23, 1874, August 14, 1876, June 14, 1880, July 5, 1884, and March 3, 1899. For further details see page 1874, Annual Report for 1915, and page 938, Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for channel maintenance be- tween the mouth of the river and Batesville, 301 miles, by snag- ging and dredging and by contraction works. The stream has an ordinary freshet fluctuation of 15 feet throughout the portion covered by the project, and an extreme stage fluctuation of 60 feet at the mouth, and of 36 feet at Clarendon. This work has been prosecuted under annual estimates for maintenance by snagging and dredging. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance below Peach Orchard Bluff is $125,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor act: Act Work authorized Documents July 13, 1892 Open-channel work-...._. _._.__......... . Annual Report, 1893, p. 2112. Terminal facilities.-Railway spur tracks are available for transfer of freight between car and boat at Clarendon. There is a log slip for use of the owners only at Clarendon. Present facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-All operations dur- ing the fiscal year 1950 were for maintenance by hired labor with Government plant. In snagging operations during the fiscal year 1950 the U. S. snag boat Tom Stallings operated over the river between the mouth and Peach Orchard Bluff, Ark., removing 220 snags. The cost and expenditures were $41,235.85. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project being for mainte- nance, completion is not contemplated. Depths of less than 41/2 feet existed over a shoal in the mouth of the White River and at Maurys Reach, and Erwin Bend, during the fiscal year 1950. Access to the Mississippi River was not required. It was believed that a dredge cut through the shoal at the mouth of the river would result in less depths on shoals above that point. Snagging operations have materially improved the condition of the channel from the mouth to Peach Orchard Bluff (169 miles). This river is generally spoken of as navigable within the limits of this district (mouth to Peach Orchard Bluff) by boats of 3-foot draft at any time. Under ordinary conditions, boats of 6-foot draft may be taken to Peach Orchard Bluff from the first of February to the last of June. During the fiscal year ending June 30, 1950, RIVERS AND HARBORS-MEMPHIS, TENN., DISTRICT 1107 depths were available on the White River which would permit navigation by vessels of 3-foot draft between the mouth and Peach Orchard Bluff (169 miles), with the exception of a shoal approxi- mately 4,000 feet long in the mouth of White River where depths of 4 feet or less existed during the period September-November, 1949. The total costs and the total expenditures to June 30, 1950, were $1,334,575.52 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-An anticipated allocation of $17,239.30 plus the unexpended balance of $8,764.15 will be applied to snag- ging operations by Government plant and hired labor between the mouth and Peach Orchard Bluff, Arkansas. About 31/ months of work will be done during the low water season, (August to November) 1950. No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 to1946 prior New work: Appropriated-...- ...---- ...........-- ..........------------....--------------.---... Cost----------- ---------.-----------.------------- ------------------------------------- Expenditures-..-. . ... ... .........-------------------------------------------- Maintenance: Appropriated -- $20,125.00 -$22, 285.21 $33, 000.00 $47, 824. 79 $50,000.00 $1, 313,339.67 Cost---------...-. -- 33, 463.31 Expenditures -....-33, 463.31 25, 000.0( 35, 714. 79 47, 824. 79 41, 235.85 1, 334, 575.52 25, 000.0( 35, 714. 79 47, 824. 79 41, 235. 85 1, 334, 575.52 2. WOLF RIVER (MEMPHIS HARBOR), TENN. Location.-Wolf River rises in Benton County, Miss., and flows generally northwesterly about 100 miles, through Shelby County, Tenn., emptying into the Mississippi River within the corporate limits of the city of Memphis, Tenn. (See Mississippi River Com- mission alluvial valley maps, scale 1:62,500, and scale 1:500,000.) Previous projects.-The River and Harbor Act of August 18. 1894, authorized dredging at the mouth of Wolf River as an item in the improvement of Memphis Harbor, the work being carried out under the supervision of the Mississippi River Commission. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 9 feet deep at low water (7/ feet below zero on the Memphis gage) from its mouth to Hindman Ferry Road with bottom widths of 250 feet from the mouth to Keel Avenue and 200 feet from Keel Avenue to North Second Street Road, and thence 125 feet wide from North Second Street Road to Hindman Ferry Road. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1935, is $1,185,- 000. The latest (1950) approved estimate of cost for annual main- tenance is $104,000. The work of improvement under the existing project up to North Second Street Road was authorized September 6, 1933, by the Public Works Administration, and the existing project was 1108 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 adopted by the River and Harbor Act approved August 30, 1935 (Rivers and Harbors Committee Does. 26, 72d Cong., 1st sess., and 45, 74th Cong., 1st sess.). Sketch maps are printed in the project documents. Local cooperation.-The work under the existing project is sub- ject to the condition that local interests shall furnish, free of cost to the United States, all rights-of-way required for channel en- largement and straightening, and suitable areas with retaining levees where needed for disposal of dredged material during initial construction and future maintenance as and when needed, and shall furnish assurance satisfactory to the Secretary of Army sav- ing the United States free from damages resulting from the work. The work is also subject to the provision that no works shall be undertaken on any section of the channel through or above any bridge until such bridge has been altered in a manner satisfactory to the Secretary of Army, without cost to the United States. The conditions as pertaining to the improvement up to North Second Street Road have been complied with. Conditions above that point have not been complied with. Terminal facilities.-There are 25 terminals operating in the port of Memphis, which comprises the upper 2 miles of Tennessee Chute, 2 miles of the Mississippi River upstream therefrom, and the lowermost 3 miles of Wolf River. Four terminals are operated by common carriers; 2 by contract carriers; and 19 are operated privately. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Maintenance dredg- ing during the fiscal year of 1950 was conducted with leased plant. The dredge Enterprise moved a total of 409,155 cubic yards of material in maintaining a channel of project dimensions. The total costs for the year were $102,972.77 and total expendi- tures were $100,174.81. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was about 50 percent complete. At the end of the fiscal year ample depths existed in the channel below a point 900 feet above Hall Street. Project depth at low water is maintained in this reach by dredging as required. From this point to beyond North Second Street Road depths of from 1 to 2 feet obtain during the low-water season. The work remaining to be done to complete the project is the extension of the channel from North Second Street Road to Hindman Ferry Road. Exclusive of maintenance dredging done during the fiscal year 1936 with Mississippi River funds which were included in the annual report of the Mississippi River Commission for that year under the caption "Dredges and dredging," the total costs to June 30, 1950, were $1,466,025.79, of which $586,500 were from Public Work funds for new work, $862,025.78 were from regular funds for maintenance, and, to cover the cost of retaining levees required of local interests, there have also been costs charged to contributed funds amounting to $17,500. The total expenditures from Federal funds were $1,447,079.05; the expenditures from contributed funds were $17,500. RIVERS AND HARBORS-MEMPHIS, TENN., DISTRICT 1109 Proposed operations.-An anticipated allocation of $77,760.70 plus the unexpended balance of $15,306.85 will be applied on chan- nel maintenance. The additional sum of $100,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing the fiscal year 1952 for maintenance dredging by leased plant from the mouth of Wolf River upstream to a point approximately 3,000 feet below the North Second Street Road. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including --- -- --- --- - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated---....--------------------.........-----...........---------..............--------........-------------.............. 1$604,000.00 Cost- . ..------.---------- ---------.-------------.--------------------------- 604,000.00 Expenditures---. . ..--------.------------.-------------.--------------.------------ 604,000.00 Maintenance: Appropriated.... $140, 000.00 $20, 000.00 _ $112,000.00 $90,000.00 875, 885.90 Cost---------...........--- 45,712.18 98, 204.82 $86,124.32 100, 657.83 102, 972. 77 862, 025. 79 Expenditures -....- 45, 087. 21 98. 826. 70 85,480.53 102, 909. 51 100,174.81 860, 570.05 1 U. S. Funds $586, 500; Contributed funds $17, 500. 3. REMOVING SNAGS AND WRECKS FROM THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER BELOW THE MOUTH OF MISSOURI RIVER AND FROM OLD AND ATCHAFALAYA RIVERS Reports on work done under this title were formerly submitted by the St. Louis engineer district. Beginning June 30, 1940, re- ports are submitted by districts receiving allotments for work under the project. Location.-The Mississippi River from its confluence with the Ohio River to the mouth of the Arkansas River. Previous projects.-Generalappropriations were made at irreg- ular intervals as early as 1824. For further details, see page 1880. Annual Report for 1915. Existing project.-This is a continuation of the plan adopted in 1879 and provides for the removal and destruction of snags, wrecks, drift heaps, and other obstructions to navigation in the Mississippi River between the mouth of the Ohio River and the mouth of the Arkansas River; also for the felling of large trees on or near caving banks, thereby decreasing the number of snags to be destroyed thereafter. The work is done by the district's steel- hull snag boat, Arkansas II, built in 1940. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: .1110 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Acts Work authorized Documents ----- ---- .. Annual appropriations or allotments made 1879 to 1886, inclusive, except 1883 and 1885. Aug.11, 18881 Annual expenditure of $100,000 made available each year. Mar. 3, 1909 Atchafalaya and Old Rivers from their junction with the Mississippi and Red Rivers to Melville, La., included in the project. Mar. 2, 1919 Appropriation of $50,000 additional to cover in- creased costs due to war conditions. June 30, 19222 Mar. 2, 19232 Allotments of $25,000, $20,000, $17,500, and $13,000 June 7, 19242 respectively, to cover increased costs. Apr. 15, 19262 June 26, 1934 Maintenance provided for with funds appropriated for the preservation and maintenance of rivers and harbors, since June 30, 1935. 1 Sec. 7. 2War Department Appropriation Act. 3Permanent Appropriations Repeal Act. Terminal facilities.-Exclusive of terminal facilities at Mem- phis, Tenn., there are at other localities privately owned and operated barge-to-bank sand and gravel plants, pipe lines from bulk plants to barge landings for handling petroleum products, and log slips. At Helena, Ark., in addition to other terminal facilities, there is a river and rail terminal operated by the Helena Terminal and Warehouse Company that is available for public use. For facilities on port of Memphis, see report on Wolf River (Memphis Harbor. Tenn.). Operations and results during fiscal year.-All operations dur- ing the fiscal year 1950 were for maintenance by hired labor with Government plant and consisted of removal of snags from the channel between Cairo, Ill. (mile 966), and the mouth of the Arkansas River (mile 575) with the Government snag boat Arkansas II. The result of these operations was the removal from the channel of 238 snags with Mississippi River flood control funds. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project being one of con- tinuous maintenance of channel, no estimate of completion and total cost can be made. Each freshet brings down new obstrue- tions. Changes in location of channel, which are constantly going on, uncover old obstructions. Operations provided a channel rea- sonably free from snags at the end of the fiscal year, and there is sufficient plant to take care of future work. The total costs and expenditures under the existing project to June 30, 1950, for maintenance were $318,833.56. Proposed operations.-Operationswill be carried out with Mis- sissippi River flood control funds. RIVERS AND HARBORS-MEMPHIS, TENN., DISTRICT 1111 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950 including ea , ".sca ly rs- 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated---...------------------------------ Cost.-- _ ---- --- -- Expenditures--.-..-........------------------------------- - ---------------- Maintenance: Appropriated _ -$13,300.00 $433.56- ...... .......... ... ... $318,833.56 Cost...------------ 17, 845.02 5, 956.08 $433, 56 --- ........... 318, 833. 56 Expenditures.... 17,127.12 6, 847. 58 433. 56 .......------------.--------------. 318, 833.56 4. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES (GENERAL) The cost of work during the year amounted to $7,282.79; the expenditures were $7,485.69. The balance unexpended on June 30. 1950, amounting to $5,202.47, plus an anticipated allotment of $6,000 including $2,000 for Arkansas-White-Red Basins report, will be applied during fiscal year 1951 to accounts payable $347.67, and to payment of expenses to be incurred under this heading. The additional sum of $11,000, including $1,000 for Arkansas- White-Red Basins report can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated... C o st.... . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . E xpenditures..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . Maintenance: Appropriated_ ..- $11, 500.00 -$15,000. 00 $12, 500.00 $2, 567. 52 $10,000.00 $261, 459. 55 Cost-------.... ----- 10, 069.85 3, 016. 55 15,105.17 8,059.53 7, 282. 79 256, 604. 75 Expenditures -.... 9, 810.11 3, 215. 73 14, 629.89 8,128.03 7, 485. 69 256, 257.08 5. INACTIVE NAVIGATION PROJECTS Cost and expenditure to For last June 30, 1950 Estimated full report amount Name of project see Annual required to Report New work Maintenance complete for- 1. St. Francis and L'Anguille Rivers and Black- fish Bayou, Ark................. 2- 1943 $92,000.34 $300, 449. 43 (1) 2. Obion River, Tenn. ........... . 1911 28, 716. 75 1.50 (3) 3. Forked Deer River, Tenn. including South Fork....------------------------------ 1912 25,000.00 12, 818. 50 (1) 1 Existing project is for maintenance only. 2Recommended for abandonment in H. Doc. 467, 69th Cong., 1st sess. 8Completed. 1112 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Status of all investigationsfor navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation I 1 .1 Arkansas, White and Ouachita Senate Public Works Rivers and tribs. in the State Committee resolution, of Ark., for utilization of water Feb. 25, 1949. resources with particular refer- erence to irrigation and water supply in connection with im- provements in the interest of flood control, navigation, hy- droelectric 2 power and allied water uses. Arkansas, White and Red River Flood Control Act, May I- Basins, Ark., La., Okla., Tex., 17, 1950. N. Mex., Colo., Kans., and Mo., with a view to developing comprehensive and integrated plans of improvement for navi- gation, flood control, domestic and municipal water supplies, reclamation and irrigation, de- velopment and utilization of hydroelectric power, conserva- tion of soil, forest and fish and wildlife resources including suchconsideration of recreation uses, salinity and sediment con- trol, and pollution abatement as may be provided for under Federal 3 policies and proce- dures. Mississippi River at West Mem- River and Harbor Act, phis, Ark., with a view to the July 24, 1946. construction of a harbor.1 Ouachita, White and Arkansas Senate Public Works Rivers and tributaries, in the Committee resolution, State of Arkansas, for utiliza- Feb. 25, 1949. tion of water resources with par- ticular reference to irrigation and water supply in connection with improvements in the in- terest of flood control, naviga- tion, hydroelectric 2 power and allied water uses. Red, Arkansas and White River Flood Control Act, May Basins, Ark., La., Okla., Tex., 17, 1950. N. Mex., Colo., Kans., and Mo.,with a view to developing comprehensive and integrated plans of improvement for navi- gation, flood control, domestic and municipal water supplies, reclamation and irrigation de- velopment and utilization of hydroelectric power, conserva- tion of soil, forest, and fish and wildlife resources including such consideration of recreation uses, salinity and sediment con- trol, and pollution abatement as may be provided for under Federal policies and proced- ures.3 West Memphis, Ark., construc- River and Harbor Act, tion of harbor on Mississippi July 24, 1946. River.' White, Arkansas and Ouachita Senate Public Works Rivers and tributaries, in the Committee resolution, State of Arkansas, for utiliza- Feb. 25, 1949. tion of water resources with particular reference to irrigation and water supply in connection with improvements in the in- terest of flood control, naviga- tion, hydroelectric power and allied water uses. See footnotes at end of table. FLOOD CONTROL-MEMPHIS, TENN., DISTRICT 113 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Loca ity Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation White, Arkansas and Red River Basins, Ark., La., Okla., Tex., Flood Control Act, May 17, 1950. -..........-.... N. Mex., Colo., Kans., and Mo., with a view to developing comprehensive and integrated plans of improvement for navi- gation, flood control, domestic and municipal water supplies, reclamation and irrigation, de- velopment and utilization of hy- droelectric power, conservation of soil, forest, and fish and wild- life resources including such consideration of recreation uses, salinity and sediment control, and pollution abatement as may be provided for under Fed- 3 eral policies and procedures. White River and tributaries, Senate Public Works ............... Mo., and Ark., with a view to Committee resolution, channel rectification along July 29, 1949. main stem between Newport, Ark., and the Mississippi Ri- ver, in interest of navigation and flood control. I At the request of local interests, this report has been indefinitely postponed. 2 Field report being made by the Mississippi River Commission. 3 Memphis District to assist Little Rock District in preparing White part. 6. 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 confluence of these streams with the Mississippi River upstream for approximate distances of 10 and 4 miles, respec- tively. (See U. S. Geological survey map of Tennessee, scale 1:500,000, and Mississippi River Commission alluvial valley maps, seale 1:62,500 and 1:500,000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the construction of a system (eight sections) of levees, flood walls, and bank protection, consisting of the following features: About 22,000 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 13,300 feet of concrete flood wall, about 2,300 feet of steel cellular wall and 31,500 feet of earth levee along the left bank of Wolf River, extending from downtown Memphis to high ground near Douglas Park; construction of six new pumping stations and eight storage reservoirs with appurtenant works for the disposal of interior drainage; and 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 free-board, 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. 1114 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 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 pro- viding pumping stations and outlet works for interior drainage shall be borne by the United States, and further amended by the Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946, to increase the total estimated cost of the project by $1,500,000. The estimated cost of construction, revised in 1949, is $13,430,000. Local cooperation.-General assurances given by the city of Memphis and Shelby County, Tenn., were approved by the Secre- tary of War on August 2, 1938. All rights-of-way for the project have been provided by local interests with the exception of sections 1 and 5, and section 7 levee. Sections 1 and 7 levee rights-of-way are being acquired. Operations and results during the fiscal year.-Planning and design were continued during the year for sections of the project not yet completed. Construction of section 6 levee, May and Trezevant Reservoirs, and Fairfax pumping station was com- pleted. Workhouse pumping station is about 80 percent complete. Contract was awarded for the construction of Marble Bayou pumping station and work is underway. The costs for the year were $1,163,594.08, and the expenditures were $1,055,986.56, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Sections 8, 4, and 2 levees, section 3 wall, Nonconnah Creek, Cypress Creek, and May Street pumping stations, and appurtenant works have been turned over to local interests for maintenance and operation. Section 6 levee and Fairfax pumping station are complete. The total costs to June 30, 1950, were $6,765,537.28, and the total expenditures were $6,619,576.27, all for new work. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance June 30, 1950, $669,123.73, plus deferred engineering expenses of $2,315.77, and an anticipated allotment of $500,000 for fiscal year 1951, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950 ............................ $148,276.78 New work: Continue detailed plans, design and specifications, including field investigations on remaining items .............. 71,147.56 Completion of section 7 levee .......................... 350,000.00 Completion of Marble Bayou pumping station .......... 388,506.68 Completion of Workhouse Bayou pumping station ...... 101,346.16 Work on Fairfax pumping station ...................... 10,669.46 Continue contract for construction of section 1-D levee . 100,000.00 Unobligated balance ...................................... 1,492.86 Additional funds in the amount of $1,070,000 can be profitably expended in fiscal year 1952 for completion of continuing contract on section 1-D levee and to place section 1-C floodwall under continuing contract. FLOOD CONTROL-MEMPHIS, TENN., DISTRICT 1115 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including --- - -8 fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 to 1946 prior New work: Appropriated .._- $1,898,000.00 - -. --.. - $1,052,000.00 $360,000. 00 $7, 288, 700.00 Cost.-----.... 43, 802.95 $419, 182. 84 502, 213. 65 $811, 991.41 1,163, 594.08 6, 765, 537. 28 Expenditures_.. 43,118. 06 404, 855. 28 505, 647. 95 785, 349.17 1,055, 986. 56 6, 619, 576. 27 Maintenance: Appropriated .. ...... ...... C ost . . . - - -- - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - Expenditures--..--....... ....... .... ...... ..-------------.. ...---------------... --------.............. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .... $59,862.22 7. FLOOD CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 205 OF THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED JUNE 30, 1948. The Flood Control Act approved June 30, 1948, authorized the allotment from flood control appropriations of not to exceed $2,- 000,000 for any one fiscal year to be expended for the accomplish- ment of small flood control projects that are urgently needed, fully justified, and non-controversial. The law sets a limitation of $100,000 to be expended in any one locality and indicates that the work shall be completed within itself. The sum of $100,000 was appropriated during fiscal year 1950 for work on Nixon Creek and its tributary Meridian Creek. Nixon Creek is a left-bank tributary of the South Fork of the Forked Deer River in West Tennessee. This work is to be done by con- tract and bids have been opened but the contract has not been awarded. Local interests have furnished the required assurances of local cooperation but have not as yet secured all of the necessary rights-of-way. The total cost to June 30, 1950, was $5,015.98 and the expendi- tures were $4,584.08. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance on June 30, 1950, amounting to $95,415.92 will be expended during the fiscal year 1951 for the completion of the work on Nixon and Meridian Creeks. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: ,.C ost Appropriated __... ............. . _. .. _. -...... Expenditures...... .. ......... ............. ...... ...... ......... .... ............ .... ....... .............. ............................. ........... ... ............ . .............. Maintenance: Appropriated-.... - -.......... -..-..-.-.-.........-.......... . $100,000.00 $100,000.00 Cost-........---------.-------..........................----------. --------------..........-------------- 5,015.98 5,015.98 Expenditures---_..-...... ..... -............... -.... -.... -. 4,584,08 4,584.08 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950....... $29,688.92 1116 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 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 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 year 1950 for snagging and clearing on the Middle Fork of the Forked Deer (tributary of Obion River) $50,000, Hatchie River, Mississippi, $35,000, and Muddy Creek (tributary of the Hatchie) $15,000. Channel clearance, consisting of removal of snags, drifts, and other debris by contract was accomplished during the fiscal year 1950 as follows: Summary Under Fiscal year 1950 contract Completed (miles) (miles) Cost Expenditures Middle Fork of Forked Deer (tributary of Obion 5, 9 $38,844.35 38,844.31 River, Tenn.) Hatchie River, Miss........ ..........----------------------------- 4.4 0 2, 706.69 1,012. 61 Muddy Creek (tributary of Hatchie River, Miss.) 2.9 0 1,169.69 854.83 Total-......................-.-.... ..... __13. 2 5. 9 42, 720. 73 40, 711. 75 Total channel clearance work performed to June 30, 1950 in the Memphis district is as follows: Miles Hatchie River (and its tributaries), Tenn. and Miss. ............. 164.5 Obion River (and its tributaries), Tenn. ....................... 224.8 Mayfield Creek, Ky. ............................................. 5.0 The total costs to June 30, 1950, were $696,347.04, of which $656,347.04 was from regular funds and $40,000 from Emergency Relief funds. The total expenditures were $694,338.08. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance on June 30, 1950, of $59,288.23, is obligated to stream clearance now under contract. An anticipated allotment of $75,000 in fiscal year 1951 will be expended on tributaries of the Hatchie River, Tenn., of which $40,000 will be expended on Big Muddy Creek, Haywood County, and $35,000 on Town Creek, Tipton County. This work will be done by contract during the fiscal year 1951. FLOOD CONTROL-MEMPHIS, TENN., DISTBICT 1117 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ----.-- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated..-. $25,000.00 $150,000.00 $105,000.00 $93, 000.00 $100, 000.00 $753, 626.31 Cost... ..----------------... -.... 94, 216.04 174,037.05 83,060.54 64,407.10 696,347.04 Expenditures----....----.. -.. --.... - -- 86, 631.88 181, 572.40 81, 534.34 63, 973.15 694, 338.08 Maintenance: Appropriated--.. ...... ---.. ..--------------- --------------..-----------------.. Cost- -------.......-...........------------....-------------.... --------------------------..---------- Expenditures _---------------------.. .........-......----------------------------------------- --.... Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ...... $37,785.69 9. EMERGENCY FLOOD-CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 5 OF THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED AUGUST 18, 1941, AS AMENDED The Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941, as amended by section 12 of the Flood Control Act of 1946, and as further amended by section 206 of the Flood Control Act of 1948, author- ized the allotment from flood-control appropriations of not to exceed $15,000,000 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, including the strengthening, raising, extending or other modification thereof as may be neces- sary in the discretion of the Chief of Engineers for the adequate functioning of the work for flood control. The total costs and expenditures to June 30, 1950, were $271,- 527.30. The total costs and expenditures during the fiscal year were $139,388.35 for emergency flood control work. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- -- -- -- -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated...--.... .....-- .-- -----------------------..-- _--------------.---------- Cost. ..--------- -.---- -------------- ------------------------------------------------ Expenditures....------------------------............-------............-------........-------------------------.... Maintenance: Appropriated............... ---$1, 211.05 ..------------------------- $139, 388.35 $271,527.30 Cost.....-------------- -------------------------- 271,527.30 1--------------139,388.35 Expenditures.... -- $5.06 ----------------------------------- ............. 139,388.35 271, 527.30 10. EMERGENCY FLOOD-CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC LAWS NOS. 138 AND 318, SEVENTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS, PUBLIC LAW NO. 75, SEVENTY-NINTH CONGRESS, AND PUBLIC LAWS NOS. 102 AND 858, EIGHTIETH 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, 1945, 1947, and 939127-1-vol. 1--71 1118 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 January and February 1949, Congress, in the act approved July 12, 1943, Public Law 138, Seventy-eighth Congress, in the act approved May 29, 1944, Public Law 318, Seventy-eighth Congress, in the act approved June 5, 1945, Public Law 75, Seventy-ninth Congress, in the act approved June 23, 1947, Public Law 102, Eightieth Congress, and in the act approved June 30, 1948, Public Law 858, Eightieth Congress, authorized 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. The total costs during the fiscal year were $481,512.54, and the expenditures were $476,676.06 for emergency flood-control work. The total costs to June 30, 1950, were $2,138,261.79, and ex- penditures were $2,130,950.47. The balance unexpended on June 30, 1950, amounting to $240,881.07, will be applied as needed during the fiscal year to complete work now under way and to the payment of expenses incurred under this heading. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: -. Appropriated......................... ........................................... C os t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . .. .. . . . Expenditures.... . . . . . .. . . . . . .............................. . .... . .. . Maintenance: Appropriated.. $62, 755. 11 -$28, 099. 28 $80,000. 00 $400,000. 00 $253, 531. 04 $2,371, 831. 54 Cost-----......----..--. 686, 577. 25 372, 250.11 39,190.45 3,089.67 481,512.54 2, 138, 261.79 Expenditures.... 797, 976. 59 452, 655.39 38, 046. 97 2,046. 29 476, 676. 06 2,130, 950.47 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .... $133,229.14 11. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES FOR FLOOD CONTROL The cost of work during the fiscal year was $52,889.87. The expenditures were $54,931.18. The unexpended balance June 30, 1950, amounting to $21,384.67, plus an anticipated allotment of $41,000, including $19,000 for Arkansas-White-Red Basins report, in fiscal year 1951, will be applied as needed during fiscal year 1951 to payment of expenses to be incurred under this heading. The additional sum of $75,000, including $9,000 for Arkansas-White- Red Basins report can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1952. FLOOD CONTROL--MEMPHIS, TENN., DISTRICT 1119 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated--...-- --------------------------- -------- ------ ------- Cost...----------------------------------------- - ---------- --- Expenditures...... ---------------------------------- _-_- Maintenance: Appropriated.... $75, 000.00 -. $60,000.00 $60,000.00 $50, 000.00 $551,195. 97 Cost...----------- 115, 015. 21 $97, 316. 97 45, 006. 10 57, 683.28 52, 889. 87 531,428.45 Expenditures ....- - 110, 993.92 103,393.47 45, 791.11 55, 615. 58 54, 931.18 529, 811.30 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .... $11,382.42 12. INACTIVE FLOOD-CONTROL PROJECTS Cost and expenditures to For last June 30, 1950 Estimated full report amount Name of project see Annual required to Report New work Maintenance Complete for- 1. Clarendon to Laconia Circle, White River Basin, Ark...................................- 1937 197, .. $8,960,000 ,000 2. Big Creek and L'Anguille River, White River Basin, Ark ........ .......---------------------------1937 .... .. 86,000 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood control acts and committee resolutions Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Arkansas, White and Ouachita Senate Public Works Rivers and tributaries, in the Committee resolution, State of Arkansas, for utiliza- Feb. 25, 1949. tion of water resources with par- ticular reference to irrigation and water supply in connection with improvements in the in- terest of flood control, naviga- tion, hydroelectric 1 power and allied water uses. Arkansas, White, and Red River Flood Control Act, May Basins, Ark., La., Okla., Tex., 17, 1950. N. Mex., Colo., Kans., and Mo., with a view to developing comprehensive and integrated plans of improvement for navi- gation, flood control, domestic and municipal water supplies, reclamation and irrigation, de- velopment and utilization of hydroelectric power, conserva- tion of soil, forest and fish and wildlife resources including such consideration of recreation uses, salinity and sediment con- trol, and pollution abatement as may be provided for under Federal 4 policies and proced- ures. Bayou de Chien, Obion Creek, Senate Public Works and Mississippi River for flood Committee resolution, control and drainage.' May 9, 1949. See footnotes at end of table. 1120 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood control acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Big Bay Ditch, Straight Slough Flood Control Act, July and St. Francis 1Bay, Ark., and 24, 1946. Tributary area. Big Creek, St. Francis River and - - do..... . . . .. . . its tributaries, Ark., for flood control, drainage, and allied purposes.' Big Creek, White River, Ark., House Public Works for flood control, drainage and Committee resolution, allied purposes.' Apr. 21, 1950. Blackflsh Bayou, St. Francis Ri- Flood Control Act, July ver and its tributaries, Ark., for 24, 1946. flood control, drainage, and allied purposes.' Des Arc, Ark., White River Ba- House Public Works Feb. 14, 1950 H. 485, 81st Favorable. sin, for flood control, 2 drainage Committee resolution, Cong., 2d and allied purposes. Apr. 5, 1949. sess. Eight-mile Creek and Locust Flood Control Act, July Creek, and their tributaries 24, 1946. - -. -. - -. Ark.' - -- -..-- Fifteen-mile Bayou, St. Francis .__do............. River and its tributaries, Ark., for flood control, drainage, and . - - . --. ..-- - -- - allied purposes.' Frenchman Bayou, St. Francis ._ ........ ..... ....... River and its tributaries, Ark., 1 drainage, and for flood control, allied purposes Hatchie and Tuscumbia Rivers, House Public Works Miss. and Tenn. Committee resolution, Apr. 21, 1950. Hatchie River, Miss., and Tenn., House Public Works .- - - - - - - with a view to flood control, Committee resolution, and drainage in Madison, Ches- July 6, 1949. ter, Hardeman, Fayette, Mc- _- - - - - - - Nairy, Tipton, and Haywood Counties. Hatchie and Tuscumbia Rivers Flood Control Act, May and tributaries, Tenn., and 17, 1950. Miss., in the interest of flood control and drainage.' Little and Tyronza Rivers, St. Flood Control Act, July Francis River and its tributa- 24, 1946. ries, Ark., for flood control, drainage, and allied purposes.' .. .. .....-- Locust Creek and Eight-Mile ... do......-. .. . . . . Creek, and their tributaries, Ark.' .... . ....... Loosahatchie River and tributa- House Public Works ries, Tenn., in the interest of Committee resolution, flood control and drainage.' July 6, 1949. Mayfield Creek, and Miss. Riv., Senate Public Works Ky., for flood control and drain- Committee resolution, age in Mayfield Creek Basin, Apr. 15, 1949. Ky. Mississippi River below Cairo, House Public Works Ill., flood control at and in vi- Committee resolution, cinity of New Madrid Flood- May 27, 1949. way, Mo.' Mississippi River below Cairo, House Public Works Ill., for flood control at and in Committee resolution, the vicinity of West Memphis, Jan. 28, 1947. Ark.3 Mississippi River, Obion Creek Senate Public Works and Bayou du Chien with res- Committee resolution, pect to lands in Carlisle, Hick- May 9, 1949. man, and Fulton Counties, Ky. New Madrid Floodway, Mo., House Public Works flood control on the Mississippi Committee resolution, River below Cairo, Ill.' May 27, 1949. See footnotes at end of table. FLOOD CONTROL-MEMPHIS, TENN., DISTRICT 1121 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood control acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Obion Creek, Bayou du Chien, Senate Public Works and Mississippi River, for flood Committee resolution, control and drainage in Carlisle, May 9, 1949. Hickman, and Fulton Coun- ties Ky.1 Ouachita, White and Arkansas Senate Public Works Rivers and tributaries, in the Committee resolution, State of Arkansas, for utiliza- Feb. 25, 1949. tion of water resources with par- ticular reference to irrigation and water supply in connection with improvements in the in- terest of flood control, naviga- tion, hydroelectric1 power and allied water u es. Red, Arkansas and White River Flood Control Act, May .. Basins. Ark., La., Okla., Tex.. 17, 1950. N. Me., Colo., Kans., and Mo., with a view to developing comprehensive and integrated plans of improvement for navi- gation, flood control, domestic snal municipal water supplies, reclamation and irrigation, de- velopment and utilization of hydroe'e3tri power, conserva- tion of soil, forest and fih and wild ife resorces including such consideration of recreation uses, salinity and sediment con- trol, and pollution abatement as may be provided for under Federal 4 policies and proced- ures. St. Francis Bay, Straight Slough, Flood Control Act, July and Big Bay Ditch, Ark., and 24, 1946. tributaries area.' St. Francis River and its tributa- Flood Control Act, July ries, Ark., with special reference 24, 1946. to Tyronza and Little Rivers, Big Creek, and Blackfish, Fif- teen-Mile and Frenchman Bay- ous; and the tributaries, of these streams for flood control, drain- age and allied purposes.' Straight Slough, Big Bay Ditch -- do...... . . . . . .. and St. Francis Bay, Ark., and tributary area.' Tuscumbis and Hatchie Rivers House Public Works and tributaries, Tenn., and Committee resolution, Miss., in the interest of flood July 6, 1949, and April control and drainage.1' 21, 1950, Flood Control Act, May 17, 1950. Tyronza and Little Rivers, St. Flood Control Act, July Francis River and its tributa- 24, 1946. ries, Ark., for flood control, drainage, and allied purposes.' West Memphi-, Ark., flood con- House Public Works trol on Mi sissippi River, at Committee resolution, and in vicinity of.' Jan. 28, 1947. White, Arkansas, and Ouachita Senate Public Works Rivers and tributaries, in the Committee resolution, State of Arkansas, for utiliza- Feb. 25, 1949. tion of water resources with par- ticular reference to irrigation and water supply in connection with improvements in the in- terest of flood control, naviga- tion, hydroelectric power and allied water uses.' See footnotes at end of table. 1122 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood control acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation White, Arkansas and Red River Flood Control Act, May Basins, Ark., La., Okla., Tex., 17, 1950. N. Mex., Colo., Kans., and Mo., with a view to developing comprehensive and integrated plans of improvement for navi- gation, flood control, domestic and municipal water supplies, reclamation and irrigation, de- velopment and utilization of hydroelectric power, conserva- tion of soil, forest and fish and wildlife resources including such consideration of recreation uses, salinity and sediment con- trol, and pollution abatement as may be provided for under Federal 4 policies and proced- ures. White River, Ark., vicinity of House Public Works Feb. 14, 1950 H. 485, 81st Favorable Des Arc, Ark., for flood control, 2 Committee resolution, Cong., 2d drainage, and allied purposes. Apr. 5, 1949. sess. White River Backwater leveed Senate Public Works area, for improvement by flood Committee resolution, control and interior drainage. Sept. 23, 1949. White River, Big Creek, Ark., House Public Works for flood control, drainage and Committee resolution, allied purposes., Apr. 21, 1950. White River and tributaries, Senate Public Works Ark., in the interest of flood Committee resolution, control and navigation by chan- July 29, 1949. nel rectification. Wolf River, Tenn., in the interest House Public Works of flood control. Committee resolution, July 6, 1949. 1 Field report being made by the Mississippi River Commission. 2 Field report was made by the Mississippi River Commission. SAt the request of lcal interests, this report has been indefinitely postponed 4 Memphis District to assist Litle Rock district in preparing White part. IMPROVEMENTS OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT This district comprises all of the Texas Gulf Coast 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 tribu- tary waterways; and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway in Texas from the Sabine River to Brownsville, Tex. District Engineer: Col. Ellsworth I. Davis, Corps of Engineers. Division Engineer of the Southwestern Division, Dallas, Tex., comprising the Galveston, Tex.; Fort Worth, Tex.; Albuquerque, N. Mex.; Little Rock, Ark.; and Tulsa, Okla. districts: Col. Louis W. Prentiss, Corps of Engineers. IMPROVEMENTS Navigation Navigation--Continued Page Page 1. Sabine-Neches Waterway, 16. Guadalupe River, Tex. ... 1169 Tex.................. 1123 17. Little Bay, Tex......... 1171 2. Gulf Intracoastal Water- 18, Port Aransas-Corpus .way between Apalachee Bay, Fla., and the Mexi- Christi Waterway, Tex.. 19. Brazos Island Harbor, Tex. 1172 1177 can border (Galveston 20. Snagging and clearing district) .............. 1130 under authority of sec. 3. Galveston Harbor and 3 of the River and Har- Channel, Tex.......... 1140 bor Act approved Mar. 4. Texas City Channel, Tex... 1145- 2, 1945 .............. 1182 5. Channel .to. Port Bolivar, 21. Pass Cavallo, Tex. (emer- Tex.................... 1147 gency dredging) ....... 1183 6. Houston Ship C han ne 1, 22. Examinations, surveys, and Tex. .................. 1149 contingencies (general). 1183 7. Double Bayou, Tex .... -... 1153 23. Inactive navigation 8. Anahuac Channel, Tex... 1154 ....projects................. 1188 9. Trinity River and tribu- 24. Plant allotment ......... 1189 taries, Tex. ........... 1155 10. Cedar Bayou, Tex ...... 1158 Flood Control 11. Clear Creek and Clear Lake, Tex............. 1160 25. Buffalo Bayou, Tex ..... 1189 12. Dickinson Bayou, Tex..... 1161 26. Preliminary examinations, 13. Chocolate Bayou, Tex..... 1162 surveys, and contingen- 14. Freeport Harbor, Tex ... 1164 cies for flood control . 1191 15. Channel from Pass Cavallo 27. Inactive flood control to Port Lavaca, Tex... 1167 projects .............. 1192 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 Beaumont, Tex." Sabine Pass is on the Gulf of Mexico, approxi- mately 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 1123 1124 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 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.) Previous projects.-The original project for improvement of Sabine Pass was adopted by River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1875, and subsequent projects and modifications by River and Harbor Acts of August 2, 1882, June 3, 1896, June 13, 1902, and June 19, 1906. The Port Arthur Canal was conveyed to the United States free of cost in 1906, and the River and Harbor Act of July 25, 1912, incorporated it in the project. The Sabine and Neches Rivers were first improved under the River and Harbor Acts of June 18, 1878, and March 3, 1899, and the Sabine-Neches Canal was first improved under the River and Harbor Acts of March 3, 1905, and March 2, 1907. The project was enlarged by the River and Harbor Acts of February 27, 1911, July 25, 1912. March 2, 1919, and September 22, 1922. 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: Adopted project dimensions Section of Sabine-Neches Waterway, Tex. Depth in feet below Bottom width in feet 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 250 ......-... ____ .- 36 Bayou 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 Beaumont turning basin, including cut-offs----- . . ..------------------------------------ 350-------------------------- 36 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 200_.......................... 30 Pennsylvania 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 -- 100_.---------------------------- 13 Turning basin------------------------------------------300 by 500------------------- 13 136 at inner end, increasing to 37 at outer end. RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1125 The project also provides for two stone jetties at the Sabine Pass entrance from the Gulf of Mexico, the western jetty to be 21,860 feet long and the eastern jetty to be 25,270 feet long. The project further provides for the removal of the guard lock in the Sabine-Neches Canal and the construction of suitable permanent protective works along the Sabine Lake frontage owned by the city of Port Arthur to prevent dredged material from entering Sabine Lake and to prevent the erosion of the material deposited. The mean tidal variation at the entrance is about 11/ feet, at Port Arthur about 1 foot, and at Orange and Beaumont about five-tenths foot. 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 1950, exclusive of $385,500 contributed funds and value of useful work performed by local interests and of amounts expended on previous projects, is $15,320,500. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance dredging is $809,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents July 25, 1912 Existing prcject dimensions of jetties, a 26-foot chan. H. Doe. 773; 61st Cong., 2d sess. nel 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 Engin- eers and approved by the Secretary of War, and purchase of a new dredge. Sept. 22, 1922 Deepening the channels to 30 feet from the Gulf to H. Doc. 975, 66th Cong., 3d sess. Beaumont, with increased widths and an anchor- age basin in Sabine Pass 32 feet deep over an area of about 2,000 by 1,000 feet. Do........ Deepening the Port Arthur turning basin and con- S. Doc. 152, 67th Cong., 2d sess. necting channels thereto to 30 feet. For taking over 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 in Sabine-Neches Canal-...... H. Doc. 234, 68th Cong., 1st sess. Jan. 21, 1927 Increased widths of channels as follows: Sabine Pass H. Doe. 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 Rivers and Harbors Committee widths from the Gulf to the Beaumont turning Doe. 12, 74th Cong., 1st sess. basin, including all turning basins at Port Arthur. D o....... 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. 1126 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Acts Work authorized Documents 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 Bay- ou 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 wid- ened 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. Doc. 685, 76th Cong., 3d sess. feet. Do ... _ .. Widening Port Arthur west turning basin to 600 feet- S. Doc. 60, 77th Cong., 1st sess. Do _ _... Dredging a channel from the Beaumont turning S. Doc. 158, 77th Cong., 2d sess. basin to vicinity of Pennsylvania Shipyard, 200 (Contains the latest published feet wide and 30 feet deep. map.) July 24, 1946 Deepening the Sabine Pass outer bar channel to 37 H. Doc. 571, 79th Cong., 2d sessi feet 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 channel 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 Neehes River except through Port Arthur bridge; deepen- ing the Neches River channel from the mouth to the Beaumont turning basin to 36 feet with widen- ing 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 be- tween the Neches and Sabine Rivers to 150 feet. Do........ Improvement of Cow Bayou, Tex., by the construc- HI. 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. May 17, 1950 Deepening to 36 feet and widening to 400 feet the H. Doc. 174, 81st Cong., 1st sess. Sabine-Neches Canal in the vicinity of Port Arthur bridge; reconstruction of the Port Arthur Bridge and relocation of the Port Arthur Field office. 1 Previously authorized Sept. 6, 1933, by Public Works Administration. 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 pro- visions of the River and Harbor Acts of June 20, 1938, and May 17, 1950. Cooperation remaining consists of (1) furnish free of cost to the United States, rights-of-way and spoil-disposal areas for initial work and for subsequent maintenance, when and as re- quired, and release the United States from any claims for damages due to construction and subsequent maintenance for widening a part of the channel connecting Port Arthur west turning basin and Taylors Bayou turning basin (Act of June 20, 1938), and (2) furnish without cost to the United States all lands, easements, rights-of-way, and spoil-disposal areas, which are necessary for construction and maintenance of the further improvements as au- RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1127 thorized by the River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950, House Document 174, Eighty-first Congress, First Session, when and as required; hold and save the United States free from damages re- sulting from construction and maintenance of the further im- provements; accomplish, at no cost to the United States, all necessary alterations of utilities, including pipe line and cables, in the area affected by the further improvements; and maintain the extension of the Port Arthur Bridge after construction of the ex- tension is completed by the United States. Terminal facilities.-Modern terminal facilities adequate for present commerce exist. (See pp. 839 and 840, Annual Report for 1938, and Port Series No. 22 (revised 1946), Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-New work: A total of 5,299,806 cubic yards of material was removed by contract from 100,762 linear feet of channels between Port Arthur and Beaumont at a total cost of $786,388.74 during the period from July 10, 1949, to June 30, 1950, as follows: Linear Location Period Cubic feet of Cost yards channel removed dredged Adams Bayou_ _ Oct. 6-24, 1949--------. 316, 663 8,900 $55, 667.41 Cow Bayou_ _ Apr. 29-June 30, 1950 ..... 1, 060, 780 15, 150 192, 249.62 Upper Neches River Channel 1 Lower Neches River Channel_ Apr. July 12-June 30, 1950 ..--- 10, 1949-Feb. 15, 1950 .... - 806, 3,115, 856 507 5, 712 71,000 128,141.63 410, 330.08 1Continuing Contract. Maintenance: Periodic surveys were made at a cost of $18,- 248.53 and field investigations and studies for a solution to the spoil disposal problem in Sabine Lake at Port Arthur were made at a cost of $4,690.01. A total of 3,976,337 cubic yards of material was removed from 44,177 linear feet of channels and basins at a total cost of $463,- 861.24 as follows: Government Cubic Linear Plant or Location Period yards feet of Cost contract removed channel dredged Contract-------- Sabine-Neches Canal, Port Feb. 15, 1950-June 1,168, 629 16,177 $229, 700. 62 Arthur turning basins and 30, 1950. approach channels, in- chiuding Taylors Bayou turning basins. Government hop- Sabine Pass outer bar and Dec. 12, 1949-Mar. 2, 807, 708 28,000 234,160. 62 per dredge jetty channel 4, 1950. Biddle. The total cost of all work for the fiscal year was $1,273,188.52 of which $786,388.74 was for new work and $486,799.78 was for maintenance. The total expenditures were $1,108,350.37. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 84 percent complete. The Sabine Pass jetties are completed to full project dimensions. Enlargement of the Sabine Pass outer bar and jetty channels, Sabine Pass Channel, Port Arthur Canal, turn- 1128 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 ing basins at Port Arthur, a part of the Sabine-Neches Canal near its junction with the Port Arthur Canal, the Neches River from its junction with the Sabine-Neches Canal to a location about 15 miles upstream, Adams Bayou, a part of Cow Bayou, and in the Sabine River via cut-offs from the mouth to the highway bridge at Orange, including the channel to the Orange muncipal wharf was completed. The work remaining consists of completing enlargement of the Sabine-Neches Canal including that portion in the vicinity of the Port Arthur bridge remove the guard lock in the Sabine-Neches Canal, complete dredging the Neches River Channel, a part of the channel from Port Arthur west turning basin to Taylors Bayou turning basin, dredging channel in Cow Bayou including a turning basin near Orangefield, reconstruct the Port Arthur bridge, and relocate the Port Arthur field office. The controlling depths below mean low tide in the various channels and basins were as follows: Sabine Pass outer bar chan- nel, 37 feet; Sabine Pass jetty channel, 36 feet; Sabine Pass an- chorage basin, 34 feet; Port Arthur Canal, 34 feet; Port Arthur east and west turning basins, 38 feet; channel connecting Port Arthur west turning basin with Taylors Bayou turning basin. 38 feet; Taylors Bayou turning basin, 38 feet; Sabine-Neches Canal from Port Arthur to mouth of Neches River, 32 feet; Neches River, mouth to Beaumont turning basin, 34 feet; Beau- mont turning basin extension, 34 feet; Neches River Channel from Beaumont turning basin extension to vicinity of Pennsylvania shipyards, 31 feet; Sabine-Neches Canal, mouth of Neches River to mouth of Sabine River, 29 feet; Sabine River, mouth to cut-off near Orange, 30 feet; Sabine River to Orange municipal wharf. 30 feet; Sabine River cut-off to highway bridge at Orange, 25 feet; Adams Bayou, 12 feet; and Cow Bayou, including turning basin at Orangefield, 0 feet. The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1950, was as follows: New work Maintenance Total Regular funds-..___........ . .........__ -. $11,471,678. 78 $10,259,948.41 $21,731,627.19 Public Works funds . ..... 1,363, 652. 47 ..-------------------------- .. .. ...... 1,363, 652.47 Total United States funds... ...------------------ 12, 835, 331.25 10, 259, 948.41 23, 095, 279.66 - Contributed funds (existing project) .....---- . 353, 500.00 ------------------ 353, 500.00 Total all funds- -.......... .. ...... 13, 188, 831.25 10, 259, 948. 41 23, 448, 779.66 Value of useful work performed_.-. . --. --- --- 32,000.00- ................. - 32,000.00 Total cost of project---.. --... ._ . ..... 13, 220, 831.25 10, 259, 948.41 23, 480, 779. 66 The total expenditures were $22,930,574.70 of which $21,566,- 922.23 was from regular funds, including $1,965.49 for Missis- sippi River flood relief work, and $1,363,652.47 was from Public Works funds. In addition $353,500 was expended from contributed funds for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $799,909.98, plus accounts receivable of $2,424.11, together with anticipated allotments of $2,071,381.57 RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1129 for the fiscal year 1951, a total of $2,873,715.66, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950 .......................... $167,129.07 New work: Complete dredging Cow Bayou under ex- isting contract (December 1950) ...... $317,488.50 Complete dredging Neches River Channel under existing contract (October 1950) .. 282,460.22 Dredge Sabine-Neches Canal between the mouth of Neches River and Port Arthur Canal (February to July 1951) ...... 738,778.00 Complete relocation of Texas Pipe Line Co.'s 10-inch oil pipe line across Cow Bayou under existing contract (July 1950) ............................... 53,500.00 Complete relocation of Sun Pipe Line Co.'s 6-inch oil pipe line across Cow Bayou un der existing contract (December 1950) ............................... 20,751.63 Complete relocation of Shell Pipe Line Co.'s 10-inch petroleum pipe line across Cow Bayou under existing contract (Sept- ember and October 1950) ............ 43,818.00 Complete relocation of Gulf Refining Co.'s 6-inch oil pipe line across Cow Bayou under existing contract (December 1950) 35,550.00 Reconstruct Port Arthur Bridge across the Sabine-Neches Canal, by contract (February to June 1951) ............ 412,783.00 Relocation of Port Arthur field office; ex- tension of existing boat basin and recon- struction of docks, boathouse and such re- taining walls and bulkheads as required, by contract (March through July 1951) .. 95,000.00 Total for new work ........................... 2,000,129.35 Maintenance: Complete dredging Sabine-Neches Canal under existing contract (July through September 1950) ....................... 245,835.80 Dredge Port Arthur Canal, lower Sabine- Neches Canal and Sabine Pass anchor- age basin, by contract (March to July 1951) ................................ 444,721.44 Reconstruct retaining levees for the de- position of spoil from dredging Port Arthur turning basins, by contract (Jan- uary and February 1951) .............. . 15,900.00 Total for maintenance .......................... 706,457.24 Total for all work .............................. 2,873,715.66 The additional sum of $1,165,000 can be profitably expended for the following schedule of work during the fiscal year 1952: New work: Complete widening and deepening Sabine-Neches Canal, by contract (September 1951 to February 1952) ...... $465,000 Maintenance: Dredge Sabine Pass outer bar and jetty channel, shoaled areas of inland channels where required, and repairs to jetties ................................................ 700,000 Total for all work ................................. 1,165,000 1130 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 Naw work: Appropriated - .. $55, 000.00 -$14, 000. 00 $920, 000.00 $580, 039.40 $749, 960. 60 118, 516, 292. 11 Cost .. ....... 14, 385. 13 22, 295.53 262, 262.96 705, 538.29 786, 388.74 118, 016, 162. 76 Expenditures _ .. 13, 250.37 23, 430.29 245, 428. 44 721, 952. 21 636, 706. 57 117, 866,059.99 Maintenance: Appropriated .. 270, 000.00 -113,189. 90 402, 000.00 502, 000.00 570, 000.00 12, 774. 700.86 Cost-........ . 701, 938. 06 143, 283.92 189, 250. 02 663, 785. 26 486, 799.78 12, 639, 625. 19 Expenditures..... 613, 743.97 244, 035.83 180, 711.57 673,192.77 471,643.80 12, 625, 023.00 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................... $11.67 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ...... 1,500,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ...... 1,500,011.67 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ...................... 485,000.00 1 In addition, $931, 006. 78 was expended from contributed funds for new work. 1. GULF INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY BETWEEN APALACHEE BAY, FLA., AND THE MEXICAN BORDER (GALVESTON DISTRICT) Location.--This section of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway ex- tends 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, extending from Matagorda, Tex., to the Gulf of Mexico; a tributary channel in the San Bernard River, extending from the Intracoastal Waterway crossing to the State highway bridge some 30 miles above the crossing; a tributary channel, in the Colorado River, extending from the Intracoastal Waterway upstream a distance of 17 miles; a tributary channel about 14 miles in length extending from the Intracoastal Waterway to Palacios, Tex., a tributary channel about 2 miles in length, ex- tending from the Intracoastal Waterway to Rockport, Tex.; a tri- butary channel about 6 miles in length extending from the Intra- coastal Waterway near Port Aransas, Tex., to the town of Aransas Pass, Tex.; a tributary channel about 1/4 mile in length extend- ing from the Intracoastal Waterway near Port O'Connor, Tex. into Barroom Bay; a tributary channel in Red Fish Bay extending from the Intracoastal Waterway to Red Fish Landing, Tex., a dis- tance of about 11/2 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 chan- nels in the vicinity of Port Isabel, Tex. (See U. S. Coast and Geo- detic 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) West Galveston Bay and Brazos River Canal, Tex., River and Harbor Acts of July 13, 1892, July 8, 1896, and June 13, 1902, RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1131 the latter providing for the purchase of the Galveston and Brazos River Canal, and the act of March 2, 1907. (2) Channel between Brazos River and Matagorda Bay, Tex., River and Harbor Acts of June 25, 1910, and March 2, 1919. The act of July 25, 1912, provided for the construction of highway bridges at points where the waterway intersected existing county roads. (3) Channel from Pass Cavallo to Aransas Pass., Tex., River and Harbor Acts of March 2, 1907, and July 25, 1912. For 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 construc- tion of a 20-inch pipeline dredge; for the maintenance of a suitable flood discharge channel in the Colorado River from Matagorda, Tex., to the Gulf of Mexico; for a tributary channel 9 feet deep and 100 feet wide in the San Bernard River, extending from the main channel to the State highway bridge some 31 miles above the mouth of the stream; for a tributary channel in the Colorado River 9 feet deep and 100 feet wide, extending from the main channel upstream a distance of 17 miles, with a turning basin of the same depth, 400 feet wide and 500 feet long at the head of the improvement; for a tributary channel 9 feet deep and 100 feet wide from Palacios, Tex., through Trespalacios and 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 Bar- room Bay; for a tributary channel 12 feet deep and 125 feet wide in Red Fish Bay from the main channel to Port Mansfield with a turning basin 400 feet by 600 feet and 12 feet deep at Port Mans- field; 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; for an alternate channel 12 feet deep and 125 feet wide across South Galveston Bay between Bolivar Peninsula and the Galveston Causeway; and for operating and care of the waterway. From the Sabine River (3 miles below Orange, Tex.) to the Port Arthur Canal, from Port Bolivar to the west end of Galveston Channel, from Port Aransas to Corpus Christi and from Port Isabel to Brownsville, Tex., the waterway coincides with deep water channels improved and maintained under other projects. 1132 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. 5. ARMYI, 1950 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 ordi- nary conditions are 1 foot at Orange, 1.5 feet 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 dredg- ing 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 provision 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 Trespala- cios and Matagorda Bays, the tributary channel to Aransas Pass, Tex., and the tributary channel to Harlingen, Tex., are subject to the provision that no dredging shall be done by the United States within 50 feet of any wharf or structure. The estimate of cost of new work revised in 1950 is $29,222,500 exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $1,218,000, including $190,000 for operating and care of struc- tures. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized D ocuments 1 Mar. Channel 9 feet deep and 100 feet wide, from Sabine 3, 1925 H. Doe. 238, 68th Cong., 1st sess. River to Galveston Bay, and for a 20-inch pipe-line dredge. Jan. 21, 1927 Channel 9 feet deep and 100 feet wide ,from Galves- Do. ton Bay to Corpus Christi. Aug. 26, 1937 Maintenance of a flood-discharge channel in the Senate committee print, 75th Colorado 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. Doe. 642, 75th Cong., 3d sess. feet wide, with a turning basin. Do........ Channel 9 feet deep and 100 feet wide from Palacois H. Doc. 561, 75th Cong., 3d sess. through Trespalacios and Matagorda Bays. Do.....___ Channel 9 feet deep and 200 feet wide from the main H. Doe. 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. 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. Doo. 428, 76th Cong., 1st sess. nel near Port O'Connor Tex., into Barroom Bay. Do........ Enlargement of channel from main channel to Aran- H. Doe. 383, 77th Cong., 1st sess. sas Pass, Tex., to provide a depth of 9 feet and width of 100 feet. RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 113388 Acts Work authorized Documents Do-...... Channel 12 feet deep and 125 feet wide from main S. Doc. 248, 78th Cong., 2d sess. channel 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 viinity 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 adja- H. Doc. 627, 79th Cong., 2d sess. cent to the Port Isabel truning basin, construction of a channel to connect the shallow-draft ch mnnel with the main channel near the shore line of Lagu- na Madre, and enlargement of the shallow-draft channel 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 Aran- sas Pass to 12 feet and extension of the turning ba- sin to a length of 2,200 feet at the same depth. May 17, 1950 Alternate channel 12 feet deep and 125 feet wide H. D. 196, 81st Cong., 1st sess. across South Galveston Bay between Port Bolivar and the Galveston causeway. May 17, 1950 "Red Fish Landing" changed to "Port Mansfield, Public Law 516, 81st Cong. Tex." 1H. Doc. 230, 76th Cong., 1st sess., and the project ducuments 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 Appropria- tions 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 maintain the railroad drawbridge across the main channel (when constructed) in vicinity of Aransas Pass, Tex., in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Army; that work on the Sabine River-Galveston Bay section not be commenced prior to the receiving by the Secretary of the Army of satisfactory assurances relative to the availability, by the date of its comple- tion, 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 the Army of satisfactory assurance relative to the availability, by the date of its completion, of adequate vessels, terminals, 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. The alternate route across south Galveston Bay was authorized subject to the provisions that local interests furnish without cost to the United States all lands, easements, rights-of-way, and suit- 939127-51-- vol. 1--72 1184 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 able spoil-disposal areas for construction and maintenance of the alternate channel, when and as required; and hold and save the United States free from any damages resulting from construction and maintenance of the alternate channel, none of which have been complied with. The tributary channel in the San Bernard River was authorized subject to the provisions that work not be undertaken without assurance 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 improve- ment, 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 subject to the provisions that local interests provide, without cost to the United States, all lands, easements, rights-of-way, and spoil-disposal areas for initial work and for subsequent mainte- nance, give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army relative to the provision of necessary terminal and transfer facili- ties, including a highway connection, and hold and save the United States free from any damages resulting from the execution and maintenance of the improvement (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 suit- able 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 construction and maintenance of the channel, as and when re- quired, 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 sub- ject 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 disposal of spoil, as and when needed, and hold and save the United States free from any claim for damages RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1185 resulting from the construction and maintenance of the channel (H. Doc. 428, 76th Cong., 1st sess.). The tributary channel to Port Mansfield, Tex., was author- ized subject to the provisions that local interests furnish, free of cost to United States, all necessary lands, easements, rights-of- way, and suitable spoil-disposal areas for new work and subse- quent maintenance when and as required; hold and save the United States free from any damages resulting from the improve- men; and install suitable mooring 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 the Army that bona fide arrangements have been made which guarantee tonnage suf- ficient 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 assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army 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 re- quired, 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 the Army 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 authorized 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 main- tenance, as and when required, and hold and save the United States free from damages owing to the construction and mainte- nance of the improvement (H. Doc. 627, 79th Cong., 2d sess.). Local interests have complied with all of the above require- ments except those pertaining to the upper 31/2-mile reach of the tributary channel in the San Bernard River; the tributary chan- nel in the Colorado River; the tributary channel into Barroom Bay; and the upper 5 miles of the tributary channel to the vicinity of Harlingen, Tex.; none of which has been complied with other than the furnishing of the assurances to hold and save the United States free from any damages in connection with the construction of the upper 31/2 miles of the tributary channel in the San Bernard River; the tributary channel in the Colorado River; and the upper 5 miles of the tributary channel to the vicinity of Harlingen, Tex. Terminal facilities.-There are terminal facilities at Orange, Port Arthur, Galveston, Freeport, Port Aransas, Corpus Christi, Port Isabel, and Brownsville where this waterway coincides with 1136 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 channels improved under other projects. (See Port Series, Nos. 6 and 14, 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 facilities are adequte for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-New work: Prelimi- nary surveys and field investigations were made and plans and specifications were prepared for construction of locks at the Colorado River crossing at a cost of $22,979.82. Preliminary sur- veys for dredging tributary channels in the Colorado River and to Harlingen were made at costs of $2,429.98 and $13,458.93, respectively. Preliminary surveys and field investigations for dredging a modified route of the main channel between Aransas and Corpus Christi Bays were made at a cost of $9,035.10. A total of 3,335,757 cubic yards of material was removed by contract from a total of 69,419 linear feet of channels and basins at a cost of $517,812.37, as follows: Linear Location Period Cubic feet of Cost yards channel removed dredged Tributary channel to Harlen- July 28-Oct. 6, 1949-----.... -. 2,081,052 34, 867 $311, 428.97 gen via Arroyo Colorado from Paso Real to 3 miles be- low Rio Hondo. Tributary channel to Aransas Jan. 1-May 13, 1950.. ....------------ 1,254, 705 34, 552 206, 383.40 Pass including turning ba- sins. Maintenance: Periodic surveys and inspections were made at a cost of $87,443.03. Preliminary surveys were made and plans and specifications were prepared for dredging the Colorado River crossing by contract at a cost of $134. Reference lines were re- established and signs erected between Port Arthur and Browns- ville at a cost of $30,166.46. Reference line piles were installed by contract from Corpus Christi Bay to the Mud Flats at a cost of $11,817.15. The northwest jetty near Port O'Connor was re- paired by contract at a cost of $3,041.00. There were additional costs of $5,180.59 for preliminary surveys and the preparation of plans and specifications for proposed dredging during the fiscal year. A total of 9,503,141 cubic yards of material was removed from a total of 229,339 linear feet of channels at a cost of $883,- 572.43, as follows: RIVERS AND IIARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1137 Linea: Location Period Cubic feet of Cost yards channel removed dredged Between Matagorda Bay and July 1-Oct. 9, 1949--------------............... 3, 762,280 69, 200 $331, 811.39 San Antonio Bay. Live Oak Bayou to Matagor- Oct. 17-Mar. 7, 1950-........---- 2,962,304 80,499 256, 479.04 da Bay. Freeport Harbor to Colorado May 7-June 30, 1950 ..----....... 443,232 14,300 41, 629. 14 River; tributary channel to Palacios; construct dam in Colorado River flood dis- charge channel; and portion of mouth of San Bernard Ri- ver. Bolivar entrance channel and Dec. 12, 1949-Jan. 15, 1950- .... 1,146, 575 26, 640 106,170. 74 main channel from Deer Is- land to Greens Lake. Corpus Christi Bay to Mud May 20-June 30, 1950....------------. 639,206 21,700 105, 916. 58 Flats. Chocolate Bay.--.. .--- ..- Apr. 16-May 15, 1950....------------ 549, 544 17,000 41, 565. 54 Operating and care.-The Mud Bayou bridge near High Island, Tex., the Brazos River floodgates near Freeport, Tex., and the Colorado River floodgates near Matagorda, Tex., were operated and maintained by hired labor at costs of $26,094.38, $58,769.62, and $51,002.05, respectively. Poiree dams at the Brazos and Colo- rado River floodgates were altered by hired labor to provide a satisfactory seal at a cost of $2,011.89 and 2,011.90 respectively. Construction of steel-sheet-pile guide walls at the Colorado River floodgates was completed under a continuing contract at a cost of $706,003.74. Construction of steel-sheet-pile guide walls at the Brazos River floodgates was partially completed under a continuing contract at a cost of $927,184.57. Relocation of sewer lines incidental to construction of the guide walls at the Brazos and Colorado River floodgates was completed by hired labor at a cost of $1,001.29 and $1,235.47, respectively. The total cost of all work for the fiscal year was $3,362,385.77, of which $565,716.20 was for new work, $1,021,354.66 was for regular maintenance, and $1,775,314.91 was for operating and care. The total expenditures were $3,158,645.44. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 71 percent complete. The dredging of the main channel from the Sabine River to Rockport and from Corpus Christi Bay to Port Isabel 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 12 feet over a bottom width of 100 feet. Channel to and turning basin at Red Fish Landing (Port Mansfield) were completed. Shallow- draft side channels in the vicinity of Port Isabel, Tex., were com- pleted. Construction of a railway bridge near High Island, Tex., of two floodgates at the Brazos River crossing, and of two flood- gates at the Colorado River crossing was completed. Work remain- ing consists of dredging the modified route of the main channel in the vicinity of Aransas Pass, Tex., and tributary channel in the Colorado River, completing tributary channels to Harlingen, in the San Bernard River, dredging branch channel into Barroom 1188 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Bay, converting floodgates at the Colorado River crossing into locks and dredging the alternate channel across south Galveston Bay. The controlling depths over usable widths at mean low water were 10 feet from the Sabine River to Galveston; 10.0 feet from Galveston to Freeport Harbor; 6.5 feet from Freeport Harbor to the Colorado River; 9.5 feet from the Colorado River to Port O'Connor; 7.3 feet from Port O'Connor to Corpus Christi; 11.5 feet from Corpus Christi Bay to Baffin Bay; 7.0 feet from Baffin Bay to the Arroyo Colorado; 9.6 feet from the Arroyo Colorado to Port Isabel; Colorado River Flood Discharge Channel, 2.0 feet across Gulf bar, 7.0 feet to Main Channel; 6.7 feet in the lower 26-mile reach and 4.7 feet in the upper reach of the tributary channel in the San Bernard River; 6.9 feet in the lower 2-mile reach and 3.3 feet in the upper 15-mile reach of the tributary channel in the Colorado River; 7 feet in the vcinity of the Harbor basin and 9 feet in the remainder of the tributary channel to Palacios, Tex.; 8 feet in the tributary channel to Rockport, Tex., 14.0 feet in the tributary channel to Aransas Pass, Tex., 3.0 feet in the branch channel into Barroom Bay; 8.0 feet in the channel to Red Fish Landing (Port Mansfield) ; 7 feet in the completed portion of the tributary channel to Harlingen, Tex.; and 10 feet in the side channels at Port Isabel, Tex. The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1950, was as follows: Operating New work Maintenance and care Total Regular funds._ . $20,180, 719. 61 $8,028,760.63 972.72 $3,160, $31,370,452.96 Public works funds------ 466, 476. 58 _466, 476. 58 _-...-- - -- - - - Other funds' ____ -- - - - - - - -- - --- - 33,172.98 33,172. 98 . Total..... . .- 20, 647,196.19 8, 028, 760. 63 3,194,145. 70 31, 870,102. 52 I Permanent indefinite appropriation for operating and care purposes. The total expenditures were $31,515,901.94, of which $31,049,- 425.36 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 improvement under the provision of the permanent indefinite appropriation for such purposes. Proposed operations.-Thebalance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $1,514,175.93, plus accounts receivable of $2,239.47, together with anticipated allotments totalling $2,- 641,071.71 for the fiscal year 1951, a total of $4,157,487.11, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950 .......................... $331,102.07 New work: Continue dredging tributary channel to vicinity of Harlingen, Tex., via the Arroyo Colorado under an existing con- tract (October 1950 to April 1951) .. $691,255.07 RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1189 Begin conversion of the Colorado River floodgates into locks, by contract (March 1951 to May 1952) .................... 880,000.00 Total for new work ............................ 1,571,255.07 Maintenance: Complete dredging under an existing con- tract between Freeport Harbor and the Colorado River; tributary channel to Palacios; construct dam on west side of and adjacent to Colorado River flood dis- charge channel, and dredge mouth of San Bernard River (July 1950 to December 1950) ................................ 342,367.61 Complete dredging under an existing con- tract from Corpus Christi Bay to Mud Flats (July 1950) .................... 55,042.60 Dredge from Port Isabel to Mud Flats, by contract (July to November 1950) ...... 165,400.00 Perform emergency dredging at the Colo- rado River crossing, by contract (July 1950) ................................ 31,917.00 Dredge shoaled reaches from Port Bolivar to High Island, by contract (January and February 1951) ................... 135,400.00 Dredge from the Colorado River to Mata- gorda Bay, by contract (March through June 1951) ........................... 225,700.00 Dredge from the west shore of San An- tonio Bay into Aransas Bay near Rock- port, Tex., by contract (Feb. through May 1951) ........................... 222,400.00 Dredge across San Antonio Bay and in vicinity of Port O'Connor, Tex., by con- tract (March through June 1951) ...... 218,500.00 Dredge shoaled reaches from Corpus Christi Bay to Mud Flats, by contract (Feb. through April 1951) .................. 148,800.00 Dredge shoaled reaches from Red Fish Bay to Port Isabel, by contract (Feb. through June 1951) ........................... 171,704.00 Total for maintenance ........................... 1,717,231.21 Operating and care: Mud Bayou bridge: Operation .......................... 24,000.00 Ordinary maintenance and repairs ... 3,600.00 Improvement and reconstruction ...... 0.00 Brazos River floodgates: Operation .......................... 46,000.00 Ordinary maintenance and repairs .... 9,000.00 Improvement and reconstruction ...... 261,896.62 Colorado River floodgates: Operation .......................... 44,000.00 Ordinary maintenance and repairs.... 8,400.00 Improvement and reconstruction ...... 141,002.14 Total for operating and care .................... 537,898.76 Total for all work ............................. 4,157,487.11 The additional sum of $3,410,000 can be profitably expended for the following scheduled work during the fiscal year 1952: 1140 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 New work: Continue conversion of the Colorado River flood gates into locks, by contract (July 1951 to June 1952) ................................ 2,000,000 Maintenance: Dredge shoal reaches between Freeport Harbor and Colorado River, by contract (July to September 1951) .......................... $275,000 Dredge shoaled reaches between Matagorda Bay and San Antonio Bay, by contract (October 1951 to December 1951) .................... 175,000 Dredge shoaled reaches between Live Oak Bayou and Matagorda Bay, by contract (December 1951 to February 1952)...................... 175,000 Dredge shoaled reaches between Galveston Bay and Bastrop Bayou, by contract (December 1951 to February 1952) .......................... 175,000 Dredge shoaled reaches in vicinity of Flour Bluff, Mud Flats and Arroyo Colorado, by contract (September 1951 to November 1951) .......... 250,000 Emergency dredging at the Brazos and Colorado River crossings, by leased plant (as required during fiscal year) .......................... 50,000 Total for maintenance ............................ 1,100,000 Maintenance (operating and care) : Mud Bayou bridge; Brazos River floodgates; and Colorado River floodgates .... 310,000 Total for all work .................................. 3,410,000 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including --- -- --- - -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated ..- 3, 453, 773. 78 -$20, 000. 00 $2,337,000. 00 $2,069,000. 00 $600, 000. 00 $21, 872, 612. 96 Cost.... _ __ _ 1, 024, 447. 14 723, 493. 58 2, 450, 180. 82 2, 984, 574. 25 565, 716. 20 21, 181,357. 89 Expenditures -_. _ 829, 632.12 902, 540.26 2,131, 766. 15 3, 213.011.48 672, 551.35 2.,132, 340. 54 Maintenance: Appropriated .... -874, 773. 78 84, 450.00 1, 727, 200.00 1,922, 000.00 1, 802, 409.00 13, 145, 263 43 Cost- ....- __. 1, 069, 777.12 682, 639. 47 1, 300, 103. 88 919, 742, 32 2, 796, 669. 57 12, 613, 370 23 Expenditures . 1, 046, 579. 78 698,048. 26 1,249, 476.80 935, 436.03 2, 486, 094.09 12, 321, 3L9. 98 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................... $52,735.77 Appropriated for fiscal year ending 1951................ 880,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 .......... 932,735.77 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ...................... 7,004,000.00 3. GALVESTON HARBOR AND CHANNEL, TEX. Location.-This is a consolidation of the authorized improve- ments at Galveston, Texas, which includes the projects formerly identified as Galveston Harbor, Tex., Galveston Channel, Tex.; and the Galveston seawall extension. The, entrance to Galveston Harbor is located 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. Galveston Channel extends from a point in Gal- RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1141 veston 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.) Previous projects. The original project for the improvement of Galveston Harbor, Tex., was authorized by the River and Harbor Acts of 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. The existing project provides for a channel 800 feet wide and 38 feet deep, from deep water in the Gulf of Mexico to a point between the jetties 2 miles west of the seaward end of the north jetty, thence 800 feet wide and 36 feet deep to Bolivar Roads; a channel 36 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 to Fifty-seventh Street, to a depth of 32 feet and a width of 1,000 feet, when the interests of navigation and commerce require it; for two rubblestone jetties extending 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) ; the construction of 13 groins to protect the sea wall along the Gulf shore from about Twelfth to Sixty-first Street, Galveston, Tex.; 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, and for an ex- tension of the existing sea wall in a southwesterly direction from its present terminus near Sixty-first Street for a distance of ap- proximately 16,300 feet along the shore of the Gulf of Mexico. Under ordinary conditions, the mean tidal range in Galveston Harbor is 1.6 feet on the outer bar and 1.4 feet on the inner bar with extreme ranges of 2.3 and 2.1 feet, respectively. The mean tidal range in Galveston Channel is about 1.3 feet and the extreme range about 2 feet under ordinary conditions. The height of the tides in both Galveston Harbor and Channel 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 Federal cost of new work, revised in 1950, is $13,528,600; the estimated cost to local interests is $3,580,300; the total estimated cost is $17,138,000. The latest (1950) ap- proved estimate for annual cost of maintenance of the project is $690,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: 1142 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Acts Work authorized Documents Aug. 5, 1886 Construction of 2 rubblestone jetties at entrance to H. Doc. 85, 49th Cong., 1st sess., Galveston Harbor. and Annual Report 1886, p. 1311. June 13, 1902 A channel 1,200 feet wide and 30 feet deep from Boli- H. Doc. 264, 56th Cong., 2d sess. var Roads (outer end of the old inner bar near Fort Point) to 51st St. Mar. 3, 1905 Purchase or construction of a hydraulic pipe-line Specified in act. dredge. 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. Mar. Extension of Galveston Channel from 51st to 56th 2, 1907 H. Doc. 768, 59th Cong., 2d sess. Sts., with depth of 30 feet and width of 700 feet. June 25, 1910 Conditional extension of the Galveston Channel be- H. Doc. 328, 61st Cong., 2d sess. tween 51st and 57th Sts., with a depth of 30 feet and a width of 1,000 feet. July 27, 1916 Extension of the sea wall at Galveston from angle at H. Doc. 1390, 62d Cong., 3d sess. 6th St. and Broadway to a point abreast of the nearest battery at Fort San Jacinto. July 18, 1918 Deepening the harbor channel to 35 feet and widen- H. Doc. 758, 65th Cong., 2d sess. ing to 800 feet for an experimental period of 2 years. Sept. 22, 1922 Further extension of the sea wall at Galveston to a H. Doc. 693, 66th Cong., 2d sess. junction with the south jetty and protection of this junction; and for repairing the sea wall in front of the Fort Crockett Reservation. Jan. 21, 1927 Deepening Galveston Channel to 32 feet; and main- H. Doc. 307, 69th Cong., 1st sess. tenance of Galveston harbor channels to dimen- sions of 800 feet wide, 35 feet deep on outer bar and 34 feet deep on inner bar. Aug. 30, 19351 Maintenance of State Highway Ferry Landing R. & H. Comm. Doc. 31, 72d Cong. Channels to dimensions of 12 feet deep and 100 feet 1st sess. wide. Aug. 30, 1935 Construction of 13 groins along Gulf Shore from 12th H. Doc. 400, 73d Cong., 2d sess. to 61st Sts., in city of Galveston, at a limited cost of $234,000. (10 groins were constructed under this limitation). Do........ Deepening Galveston Channel to 34 feet from Boli- R. & H. Comm. Doe. 61, 74th var Roads to 43d St. Cong., 1st sess. Do ...... Deepening Galveston Entrance Channel to 36 feet R. & H. Comm. Doc. 57, 74th from the Gulf of Mexico to a point 2 miles west of Cong., 1st sess. seaward end of north jetty. Apr. 4, 19382 Completion of the project for the construction of 13 Public Law No. 463, 75th Cong. groins. June 30, 1948 Deepening Galveston Harbor to 38 feet from the H. Doc. 561, 80th Cong., 2d sess.3 Gulf to a point 2 miles west of seaward end of north jetty and 36 feet thence to Bolivar Roads; revoking authority for maintenance of ferry channels, and deepening Galveston Channel to 36 feet, from Bolivar Roads to 43d St., provided that no dredg- ing be done by the United States within 50 feet of any existing pierhead, pierhead line, wharf, or structure. 3 May 17, 1950 Constructing an extension of the existing Galveston H. Doc. 173, 81st Cong., 1st sess. sea wall from its present terminus near 61st St., in a southwesterly direction for a distance of approxi- mately 16,300 feet along the shore of the Gulf of Mexico. 1 Previously authorized September 6, 1933, by Public Works Administration. 2 Public No. 463, 75th Cong. 3 Contains latest published maps. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with except for the furnish- ing by local interests of assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that they will hold and save the United States free from claims for damages due to the construction and maintenance of the Galveston Channel portion of the project as modified by the River and Harbor Act of June 30, 1948, and the cooperation required under the River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950, (H. Doc. 173, 81st Cong., 1st sess.), none of which has been complied with. Terminal facilities.-There are no terminals on Galveston Har- bor, but it is the entrance channel leading to extensive terminal facilities located on Galveston Channel, Texas City Channel, and RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1148 Houston Ship Channel. The terminal facilities on Galveston Channel are located almost entirely on the south side of the chan- nel. The principal wharves are owned by the city of Galveston and extend from Tenth Street to Forty-first Street, which are considered adequate for existing commerce. (See Port Series No. 23, revised 1948, and Port Series No. 6, Part I, Corps of Engi- neers.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-New work: The Government hopper dredges Biddle and Langfitt removed 441,116 cubic yards and 430,095 cubic yards of material from the inner and outer bar channels during the period from July 5, 1949, to January 3, 1950, at a cost of $85,023.83 and $89,976.17, respec- tively; a total of 871,211 cubic yards of material was removed from bars and channels at a total cost of $175,000. Maintenance: The Government hopper dredges Biddle and Langfitt removed 1,839,103 cubic yards and 382,542 cubic yards of material from the inner and outer bar channels during the period from July 5, 1949, to January 3, 1950, at a cost of $331,375.02, and $65,610.11, respectively. A total of 5,004,824 cubic yards of material was removed from Galveston Channel by contract from a total of 19,880 linear feet of the channel at a cost of $328,189.22 during the period from July 1, 1949 to January 9, 1950. A total of 7,226,469 cubic yards of material was removed from Galveston Harbor and Channel at a cost of $725,174.35. There were addi- tional costs incurred in the amount of $3,524.35 on the construc- tion by contract of eight steel dredging range towers located on the Galveston Harbor entrance channel. In addition, periodic inspections of and minor repairs were made to the existing sea- wall extension slope, and concrete paving at a cost of $2,210.27; and periodic harbor and channel surveys, inspections and main- tenance of reference lines were made at a cost of $16,858.58. The total cost of all work for the fiscal year was $922,767.55 of which $175,000.00 was for new work and $747,767.55 was for maintenance. The total expenditures were $923,552.71. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is 45 per- cent complete. The jetties were completed in 1910. The 35-foot harbor channel was completed in 1922. The first seawall exten- sion, with fill and paving, was completed in 1926. The 36-foot outer bar harbor channel and the 34-foot Galveston Channel from Fort Point light to Forty-third Street was completed in the fiscal year 1938. The groins along the gulf side of Galveston sea wall were completed in 1939. The inner and outer harbor bar channels were completed in the fiscal year 1950 to depths of 36 and 38 feet, respectively. The work remaining consists of dredging Galveston Channel to a depth of 36 feet from Bolivar Roads to Forty-third Street and to a depth of 32 feet from Forty-third Street to Fifty- seventh Street over a 1,200-foot bottom width from Forty-third Street to Fifty-first Street and a 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; and extending the existing Galveston sea wall from its present terminus near Sixty-first Street in a southwesterly 1144 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 direction for a distance of approximately 16,300 feet along the shore of the Gulf of Mexico. The controlling depth below mean low tide in the outer bar harbor channel, the inner bar harbor channel and Galveston Channel were 39 feet, 37 feet and 35.5 feet, respectively. The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1950, was as follows: New work Maintenance Total United States funds (regular): Channel.....-------------------------------$4, 700, 638. 77 $10,983,824. 66 $15,684,463.43 Sea wall........... ... ..-------------------------------- 2, 289, 213.54 153, 715. 89 2,442,929.43 Total United States funds------------.......-----......... 6, 989, 852.31 11,137,540.55 18,127, 392. 86 Public Works funds........----------------------------- 13,121.45 ------------------ 13,121.45 Contributed funds (existing project)........------------- ------------------- 710, 274.77 .... 710, 274.77 Total cost of project....................----------------------. 7, 713, 248. 53 11,137, 540. 55 18, 850, 789.08 The total expenditures were $18,850,723.66, including $710,- 274.77 contributed funds for original sea wall construction and $13,121.45 Public Works funds. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $34,246.04 plus accounts receivable of $648.92, together with an anticipated allotment of $399,956.80 for the fiscal year 1951, a total of $434,851.76, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950 ............................ $714.34 Maintenance: Dredging inner and outer bars of Galveston Harbor with Government hopper dredge. (September to November 1950) .............................................. 233,100.00 Periodic inspection of and minor repairs to seawall ex- tension, slope and pavement. (July 1950 to June 1951) .. 1,990.000 Complete construction of eight dredging range towers for use of Government hopper dredge under existing contract. (July to October 1950) .............................. 34,046.55 Dredge shoaled reaches in Galveston Channel, by contract. (February to April 1951) ............................ 165,000.87 Total ............................................ 434,851.76 The additional sum of $1,000,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1952 for maintenance dredging in Galveston Harbor and Channel and repairs to jetties. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated....--------------------------------.-------------- $175, 000.00 115, 424, 970. 33 Cost-----... ------------------------------------ ------------- 175, 000. 00 115, 424. 970.33 ------------ Expenditures-----....--........--... -------------- 175, 000.00 115, 424, 970. 33 ...................--------------....... Maintenance: Appropriated. -.-- $487,000.00 $239.000.00 $245,000.00 $672. 113.97 557,136.03 11, 257, 847.89 Cost-....__--------_..... 153, 807. 93 693 8 19.30 269, 632.95 479, 885. 74 747, 767.55 11, 223. 667.27 Expenditures.... 154,909.03 693,003.77 267, 689.24 478, 753.61 748, 552.71 11, 223, 601.85 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.......... $6,525,000 1In addition, $710, 274.77 was expended from contributed funds for new work. RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1145 4. TEXAS CITY CHANNEL, 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 Galveston. (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 36 feet deep at mean low tide and 400 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 cov- ered with clay and other material dredged from the channel, with a harbor 1,000 feet wide on bottom and 36 feet deep at mean low tide extending approximately 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 con- ditions 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 winter season the water surface may be depressed 2 feet below mean low tide. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $3,126,- 260, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects and ex- clusive of $28,740 contributed by local interests. The latest (1950) approved estimate of cost of annual maintenance of the channel and dike is $211,500. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 4, 1913 A channel 300 feet wide and 30 feet deep and con- H. Doe. 1390, 62d Cong., 3d sess. struction of a pile dike 28,200 feet long north of channel. July 3, 1930 For a harbor 800 feet wide and 30 feet deep at Texts H. Doc. 107, 71st Cong., 1st sess. City, and the co eistracti m of arubble-mound dike. Aug. 30, 19351 Extension of rubble-mound dike to the shore line._ Rivers and Harbors Committee Do. 4, 73d Cong., 1st sess. Do-....... Deepening the channel and harbor to 32 feet......... Rivers and Harbors Committee Doe. 46, 73d Cong., 2d sess. Do-....... Deepening the channel and harbor to 34 feet-....... Rivers and Harbors Committee Doe. 62, 74th Cong., 1st sess. Aug. 26, 1937 An extension to the harbor, 1,000 beet southward, 800 Rivers and Harbors Committee feet wide and 34 feet deep, provided that no dredg- Doe. 47, 75th Cong., 1st sess. ing be done by the United States within 75 feet of any pierhead line or structure. June 30, 1948 Deepen channel and harbor to 36 feet, widening H. Doe. 561, 80th Cong., 2d sess. channel to 430 feet and harbor to 1,000 feet and (Contains latest published map.) changing name of project to "Texas City Channel, Tex.," provided no dredging be done by the United States within 50 feet of any existing pier- head, pierhead line, wharf, or structure. 1 Previously authorized Sept. 6, 1933, by Public Works Administration. Local cooperation.-Underthe provisions of the River and Har- bor Acts of August 26, 1937, and June 30, 1948, local interests are required to furnish free of cost to the United States necessary 1146 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 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 im- provement and furnish assurance satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that they will construct a common-carrier oil terminal substantially as proposed. None of these conditions 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 chan- nel and are considered adequate for existing commerce. (See Port Series, No. 23, revised 1948, Corps of Engineers.) A seatrain terminal, privately owned was completed in 1940. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance: A total of 1,945,529 cubic yards of material was removed by con- tract from 31,500 linear feet of channel during the period from January 31, 1950, to March 28, 1950, at a cost of $165,331.95. Periodic surveys and inspections were made at a cost of $1,783.20. The total cost for all work during the fiscal year was $167,115.15. The total expenditures were $167,167.14. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was 73 percent complete. The work remaining consists of extending the turning basin 1,000 feet southward and enlarging the project, including the turning basin extension, to a depth of 36 feet over a bottom width of 400 feet in the channel and 1,000 feet in the turning basin. The channel and the turning basin, except the au- thorized extension referred to above, were completed in 1936 to a depth of 34 feet over bottom widths of 300 feet and 800 feet, respectively. The pile dike was completed in 1915; the rubble- mound dike in 1934. The controlling depth in the channel was 37 feet, and in the completed portion of the turning basin was 34 feet at mean low tide. The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1950, was as follows: New work Maintenance Total Regular funds.. .. ... . $2,151, 680.52 ....------------------------------.. $4,106, 954.29 $6, 258, 6?4.81 Public Works funds.__--- --------- 136, 295. 78 136, 295.78 Total United States funds . 2, 287, 976.30 .------------------- 4,106, 954. 29 6, 394, 930. 59 Contributed funds-. .- - - 28, 740. 68 .. 28, 740. 68 Total all funds .................. _ ... . 2, 316, 716.98 4, 156, 954. 29 6, 423, 671. 27 The total expenditures were $6,423,671.27, consisting of $6,- 258,634.81 regular funds, $136,295.78 Public Works funds, and $28,740.68 contributed funds for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $77.87, together with an anticipated allotment of $5,922.13 for the fiscal year 1951, will be used for periodic surveys to determine the condition of the channel relative to required maintenance. The additional sum of $300,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing the fiscal year 1952 repairing the rubble mound dike. RIVERS AND HARBORS--GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1147 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - --- - - fiscal years 1946 1917 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated----...........-----------..............--------------....--------------------------1$2, 654, 798. 78 Co3t-------------... - ------------- ..-------------------. --...- 12, 654,798.78 Expenditures----.... ..... .....-------------- ...--------------------------- 12, 654, 798. 78 Maintenance: Appropriated .... $95, 000.00 $2, 216.41 $65,000.00 $6,000.00 $166,000.00 4,302,115.37 Oost. ------------- 6, 532.00 11,839. 12 279, 567. 92 12, 069. 92 167, 115. 15 4, 302, 037. 50 Expenditures --.... 6, 058.49 14, 058.97 277,147. 88 12, 691.63 167,167.14 4, 302, 037.50 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project............ $838,000 1 In addition, $28, 740. 68 was expended fromcontributed funds for new work. 5. 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 1950, is $150,000, exclusive of amount expended on previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance of the channel and turning basin is $20,000, which provides for a depth of 20 feet in the channel and 20 feet in the turning basin, 500 feet square and an area 150 feet wide and 700 feet long in front of the highway ferry landing, these dimensions being sufficient to accom- modate 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 H. Doe. 328, 61st Cong., 2d sess. wide, with turning basin 1,000 feet square. Mar. 2, 1919 Increase length of turning basin to 1,600 feet and de- H. Doe. 1122, 65th Cong., 2d sess. crease width to about 750 feet. (Contains the latest published map.) 1148 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Local cooperation.-None required. Recommended modifications of project.-Under date of June 24, 1926, the Chief of Engineers recommended that the project be curtailed 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 considered adequate for existing commerce. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Maintenance: From Octobex 22 to October 26, 1949, a total of 72,000 cubic yards of material was removed from 700 linear feet of channel at a cost of $20,073.09. Periodic surveys and inspections were made at a cost of $467.57. The total cost for all work for the fiscal year was $20,540.66. The total expenditures were $20,530.89. Condition at 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 enlarging 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 feet in the turning basin at entrance to slip No. 3, and 21.5 feet in the channel to the new ferry landing. The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1950, was $676,431.15, of which $85,213.85 was for new work and $591,- 217.30 was for maintenance. The total expenditures were $676,- 431.15. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $434.95, together with an anticipated allotment of $12,565.05 for the fiscal year 1951, a total of $13,000, will be applied to maintenance dredging by contract from the 20-foot contour in Galveston Bay to the harbor line in the vicinity of Port Bolivar, February 1951. No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - -- - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated......------------.-------------------------$133,924.60 Cost------------------------------------------------------------------o___ 133,924. 60 - -- -- --- -- - -- E xp e nd iture s - - - - - - - - -. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..-- -- --- - -- -- -- -- -1 3 3,924 .6 0 Maintenance: Appropriated .... $7,000.00 -$9, 639.38 $5, 000.00 ......-------------- $20, 750.00 637, 753.00 Cost-........... ... . 7,475.37 -------------- 4,611.66 $662. 73 20, 540.66 637,318.05 Expenditures .... 7, 475.37 ......... 4, 611.66 672. 50 20, 530.89 637, 318.05 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .......... $65,000 RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICTr 1149 6. HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL, TEX. Location.-The channel connects Galveston Harbor, at a point opposite Port Bolivar, with the city of Houston, Tex., extending 50 miles in a northwesterly direction across Galveston Bay through the San Jacinto River and Buffalo Bayou to a turning basin at the head of Long Reach with a light-draft channel 7 miles long from the turning basin to Main Street, Houston. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 1282 and 532.) 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 An- nual Report for 1915 and page 862 of the Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 36 feet deep at mean low tide from deep water in Galveston Bay to and including the Houston 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 Engi- neers may consider advisable; and for suitable widening of the bends at Lynchburg, Norsworthy, Manchester, and Harrisburg. The project also provides for suitable widening of the channel in front of the 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 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 be- hind 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 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 1950 is $17,403,800 exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects, and exclusive of $1,365,000 contributed by local interests. The latest (1950) ap- proved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $918,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: 939127-51-vol. 1---73 1150 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 _ I_ _ __~_ Acts Work authorized Documents I __I i _ Mar. 5, 1905 Easing or cutting off sharp bends and construction Rivers and Harbors Committee of a pile dike. Doe. 35, 61st Cong., 2d sess. Mar. 2, 1919A channel 30 feet deep, widening bend at Manches- H. Doe. 1632, 65th Cong., 3d sess. ter and enlarging the turning basin. Mar. 3, 1925 A light-draft extension of the channel to the mouth H. Doe. 93, 67th Cong., 1st sess. of 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 Doe. 28, 72d Cong., 1st sess. Bay. Deepening to 34 feet in main channel and widening Do--........ Rivers and Harbors Committee from Morgan Point to turning basin. Doe. 58, 74th Cong., 1st sess. Mar. 2, 1945 Branch channel2 10 feet deep and 60 feet wide behind H. Doe. 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 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 truning basin, and dredging off- channel silting basins. 3 June 30, 1948 Deepening to 36 feet from Bolivar Roads to and in- H. Doe. 561, 80th Cong., 2d sess. cluding main turning basin at Houston, Tex., (Contains latest published map.) including turning points at Hunting Bayou and Brady Island. 3 1Previously authorized Sept. 6, 1933, by Public Works Administration. 2 No dredging within 15 feet of any wharf or structure. 3 No dredging within 50 feet of any wharf or structure. Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with except for part of the work authorized by the River and Harbor Acts of March 2, 1945 and June 30, 1948, which is subject to the provisions that local in- terests shall furnish, free of cost to the United States, necessary rights-of-way for the widening and deepening of the channel and suitable areas for the disposal of dredged material during initial construction and for future maintenance as and when needed, and release the United States from all claims for damages due to the construction and maintenance of the project. Release from dam- age liability has been accepted by the Secretary of the Army. Local cooperation remaining consists of acquiring land easements from Peggy Lake to the turning basin at Houston, Tex. Terminal facilities.-The city of Houston and the Harris County Houston Ship Channel navigation district have constructed mod- ern terminals which supplement privately-owned wharves. The existing facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. (See Port Series No. 24 (revised 1948), Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-New work: Pre- liminary surveys were made and plans and specifications were prepared for enlargement of the channel during the fiscal year at a cost of $4,794.18. A total of 6,738,027 cubic yards of material was removed by contract from a total channel length of 49,206 feet at a cost of $1,202,298.99, as follows: RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1151 Linear Location Period Cubic feet of Cost yards channel removed dredged Morgan Point to Goose Creek. July 5-Nov. 25, 1949........------------- 3,137, 934 14, 856 $612,127.12 Goose Creek to Peggy Lake _-_ Jan. 13-May 15, 1950---..---...--. 2, 863, 692 24,000 533, 024.11 Morgan Point to Red Fish May 28-June 30, 1950.....------------ 122, 742 5,150 12, 780.67 Reef. Red Fish Reef to Bolivar June 4-June 30, 1950............. 613, 659 5, 200 44, 367.09 Roads. Maintenance: Preliminary surveys were made and plans and specifications were prepared for dredging from Red Fish Reef to Bolivar Roads by contract at a cost of $530.51. Periodic sur- veys and inspections were made at a cost of $3,450.39. A total of 2,046,209 cubic yards of material was removed by contract from a total of 36,850 linear feet of channels and basins at a cost of $407,741.80, as follows: Linear Location Period Cubic feet of Cost yards channel removed dredged Light draft channel-Turkey Dec. 5, 1949-Jan. 27, 1950 .. _- - 49,390 3, 700 $18, 573.70 Bend. Main turning basin at Houston Apr. 5-May 9, 1950 ------------ - --- 504,063 4, 000 135,193.34 Goose Creek to Peggy Lake-_ Jan. 13-May 15, 1950---..-.------- 933, 598 24,000 175, 809. 28 Morgan Point to Red Fish May 28-June 30, 1950---....----- 559,158 5,150 53, 437.10 Reef. Greens Bayou to Clinton-... Completed June 28, 1949------..... ----------------------- 124, 728.38 1 Final costs paid in fiscal year 1950. The total cost of all work for the fiscal year was $1,618,815.87, of which $1,207,093.17 was for new work and $411,722.70 was for maintenance. The total expenditures were $1,714,840.43.. Condition at end of fiscal year.--The existing project was 67 percent complete. The channel from Bolivar Roads to and includ- ing the Houston turning basin has been dredged to a 34-foot depth over bottom widths varying from 200 to 400 feet (1,000 feet in the turning basin). Work remaining consists of dredging light draft extension of channel from the turning basin to the mouth of White Oak Bayou, constructing a dike 26,000 feet long to protect the completed chan- nel in upper Galveston Bay; dredging a light-draft channel behind Brady Island; complete deepening of the channel from Bolivar Roads to vicinity of the mouth of Goose Creek, and widening and deepening the channel from Peggy Lake to the turning basin, including turning points at Hunting Bayou and Brady Island. The controlling depths were as follows: Bolivar Roads to Mor- gan Point, 32 feet; Morgan Point to Baytown, 35.0 feet; Baytown to Boggy Bayou, 33 feet; Boggy Bayou to Manchester, 31.5 feet; Manchester to the turning basin, 32 feet; in the turning basin, 36 feet; light draft channel from turning basin to mouth of White Oak Bayou, 6 feet; and channel behind Brady Island, 2 feet. The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1950, was as follows: 1152 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 _ ~ New work Maintenance Total Regular funds....------------------------------$8, 561,550. 80 $14,033, 200.18 $22, 594, 750.98 Public Works funds_.----- ------ 2, 612, 931.98 _- _2, 612, 931. i8 Total United States funds...-----------------11,174, 482. 78 14, 033, 200.18 25, 207, 682.96 Contributed funds.......................... 1,365, 000.00 1,365, 000. 00 Total all funds --------------------------..................... 12, 539, 482. 78 14, 033, 200.18 26, 572, 682. 96 The total expeditures were $26,470,859.31, consisting of $22,- 492,927.33 regular funds, $2,612,931.98 Public Works funds, and $1,365,000 contributed funds for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $1,070,679.53, plus accounts re- ceivable of $527.44 together with anticipated allotments totaling $1,249,955.35 for fiscal year 1951, a total of $2,321,162.32, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950 .......................... $102,351.09 New work: Complete deepening from Morgan Point to vicinity of Red Fish Reef under an existing contract (July 1950 to February 1951) .. $92,955.54 Complete deepening from vicinity of Red Fish Reef to Bolivar Roads under an ex- isting contract (July to December 1950).. 488,754.83 Widening and deepening from Peggy Lake to Lynchburg (February to June 1951) .. 302,162.00 Widening and deepening from Lynchburg to vicinity of Boggy Bayou (April to July 1951) ................................ 500,179.84 Total for new work ............................. 1,384,052.21 Maintenance: Complete dredging under an existing con- tract from Morgan Point to Red Fish Reef (July 1950 to February 1951) .... $477,389.02 Dredging from Peggy Lake to Lynchburg, by contract (February to June 1951) .... 104,608.00 Dredging from Hunting Bayou to Sims Bayou, by contract (February through June 1951) ............................ 152,762.00 Dredging from Lynchburg to vicinity of Boggy Bayou, by contract (April to July 1951) ............................... . 100,000.00 Total for maintenance ......................... $834,759.02 Total for all work ............................. 2,321,162.32 The additional sum of $2,254,000 can be profitably expended for the following schedule of work during fiscal year 1952: New work: Widening and deepening from vicinity of Boggy Bayou to vicinity of Hunting Bayou, by contract (Decem- ber 1951 to June 1952) ............................. $1,504,000 Maintenance: Dredge shoaled reaches of channel, by contract (July 1951 to June 1952) ........................... 750,000 Total for all work ............................... 2,254,000 RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1153 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 Tune 30, 1950, including -_- - ----- _- _ - fiscal ye r3 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated -...-- $20, 825. 79 ............. $550, 000.00 $750, 000. 00 115, 363, 691. 86 Cost... . ... 14, 277.86 $6, 547.93 ....... 8,854.62 1, 207,093. 17 115, 279, 639.65 Expenditures .... 14, 248. 59 6, 577. 20 -------------- 8, 207.36 1, 155, 644. 36 115,227, 543.58 Maintenance: Appropriated ..- 239, 674. 21 530, 046.82 $1,440, 000. 00 684, 000.00 796, 000.00 115, 631, 146.25 Cost---.... . 954, 210. 14 33, 963.33 1, 804, 479. 71 883, 251. 60 411, 722. 70 115, 246, 342. 58 Expenditures.... 936, 839. 55 56,141.44 1, 690, 428.91 794,161.88 559,196.07 115, 196, 615.00 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................... $48,733.25 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ...... 800,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951........ .848,733.25 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................. 5,345,300.00 1In addition, expenditures from contributed funds were $1, 209,178.78 for new work and $200, 000 for maintenance on previous projects and $1,365, 000 for new work on existing project. 7. 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 (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $10,000. 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. Local cooperation.-Nonerequired. 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.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1941. The controlling depth was 6 feet at mean low tide. The total cost and expenditures of the existing project to June 30, 1950, were $196,658.47, of which $10,309.75 was for new work and $186,348.72 was for maintenance. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $574.59, together with an anticipated allotment of $21,925.41, a total of $22,500, will be used for mainte- nance dredging of the shoaled reaches of the channel, by contract, in February 1951. No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. 1154 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to1946 New work: Appropriated-... _. __ - ----------------------------------- $10,309. 75 Cost ... ..------------ -------- -------------- ---------------------------- 10,309. 75 Expenditures....-------------------- ---------------------------------------- 10,309.75 Maintenance: Appropriated_.. $16,000.00 -$15, 823.49 $500. 00 $30, 000. 00 -$2, 000. 00 186, 923.31 Cost--. ________ 15,343.48 303. 52 168.18 28, 353. 71 .... .... 186,348. 72 Expenditures.-.- 15, 343.48 303. 52 168.18 28, 527.16 -173.45 183, 348. 72 8. ANAHUAC CHANNEL, TEX. Location.-The town of Anahuac is on the northeast side of upper Galveston or Trinity Bay, opposite the mouth of the Trinity River, 38 miles north of Galveston and 25 miles northeast of Sea- brook. (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 (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $35,000. The latest published map is contained in House Document No. 440, Fifty-sixth Congress, first session. Local cooperation.-None required. 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: A total of 238,387 cubic yards of material was removed by contract from 13,649 linear feet of the channel at a total cost of $44,550.23 for the fiscal year, as follows: Linear Location Period Cubic feet of Cost yards channel removed dredged Bar at mouth of Trinity River Aug. 2-25, 1949. . ...------------------. 184, 798 9, 249 $33, 435.14 to 6-foot contour in Trinity Bay. Do---......... .--- Apr. 7-14, 1950.... 53, 589 4, 400 11, 115.09 The total cost and expenditures for the fiscal year were $44,- 550.23. RIVERS AND HARBORS-GAL ,VESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1155 Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1911. The controlling depth was 4.5 feet at mean low tide. The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1950, was $512,763.73 of which $5,975.10 was for new work and $506,788.63 was for maintenance. The total expenditures were $512,763.73. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $7,573.53, together with an antici- pated allotment of $22,426.47 for the fiscal year 1951, a total of $30,000, will be used for maintenance dredging of the shoaled reaches of the channel, by contract, during February 1951. No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including _ fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto1946 New work: Appropriated---- .......-------------.-------------- .. ..---------------------------- $5,975.10 Cost...------- ------------.------------------------------------------------ 5,975.10 Expenditures------..... ------------------------------------------------------ 5,975.10 Maintenance: Appropriated --.... $40,000.00 -$15, 016. 54 $26,000.00 $10, 000. 00 $12, 500.00 514, 362.16 Cost-...-----------36,192.96 15, 450. 51 26, 007. 54 405.07 44, 550.23 506, 788.63 Expenditures - -.... 36, 202.60 15, 389. 61 26, 002.14 405.07 44, 550. 23 506, 788. 63 9. TRINITY RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES, TEX. Location.-This river rises in north-central Texas and flows southeasterly about 760 miles, discharging into Galveston Bay, 37 miles northeasterly from Galveston (U. S. Geological Survey base map, Texas, scale 1 :500,000). Previous projects.-The project outlined in House Document No. 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 portion of the project relating to locks and dams construction was abandoned 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 the 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. The existing project was modified by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, which approved a comprehensive plan of develop- ment of the Trinity River and tributaries, Texas, in accordance with the recommendations set forth in House Document No. 403, Seventy-seventh Congress, first session, subject to such future modifications as in the discretion of the Chief of Engineers and the Secretary of the Army may be advisable. That comprehensive 1156 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 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, Texas. 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 River and Harbor Act of July 24, 1946, 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 recommendations of the Chief of Engineers in House Document No. 634, Seventy-ninth Congress, second session. This modification provides for a navigation channel 9 feet deep and 150 feet wide from the Houston Ship Channel near Red Fish Reef along the easterly shore of Galveston Bay with a protective embankment to the mouth of the Trinity River near Anahuac, thence by way of a lateral canal of the same dimensions along the east side of the Trinity River to a turning basin near Liberty; and for cut-offs, pumping plant, siphons, intake structures, and alterations to high- way bridges and utilities. The estimated federal cost of this portion of the comrehensive plan below Liberty, revised in 1950, is $7,750,000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1950) ap- proved estimate for annual cost of maintenance and operation is $120,000. The latest published maps are contained in House Docu- ment No. 634, Seventy-ninth Congress. The estimated first cost to the United States of the approved comprehensive plan for canalization to Fort Worth is $96,000,000 (1939 prices), with $1,760,000 annually for maintenance and operation. 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 north- erly winds in the winter season the water surface may be de- pressed 1.5 feet below mean low tide. Local cooperation.-Thework recommended in House Document 403, Seventy-seventh Congress, is authorized subject to the condi- tions 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 the Army that they will provide adequate terminal and transfer fa- cilities 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 fully com- plied with conditions contained in House Document No. 634, Seventy-ninth Congress, second session, and have furnished assur- ances, accepted by the Secretary of the Army February 9, 1949, RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1157 that they will comply with the requirements set forth in House Document No. 403, Seventy-seventh Congress, first session for the channel between Anahuac and Liberty. 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 connection with any railroad. They are adequate for the existing commerce, and there is ample room for future enlargement. Operations and results during fiscal year. New work: A total of 7,678,825 cubic yards of material was removed from 124,287 linear feet of channel during the period July 8, 1949, to June 30, 1950, at a total cost of $712,660.30, as follows: Linear Location Period Cubic feet of Cost yards channel removed dredged Houston Ship Channel to 3 July 8, 1949 to Apr. 1, 1950 _.. 6, 467, 162 100, 787 $574, 647.27 miles north of Double Bayou. Three miles north of Double May 17, 1950 to June 30, 1950 .. 1, 211,663 23, 500 138,013.03 Bayou to Anahuac, Tex. In addition, office studies and the preparation of a plan of construction between Anahuac and Liberty, Tex., were continued, and construction engineering and design work was accomplished, at a cost of $55,846.83. The total cost during the fiscal year was $768,507.13, all for new work, from regular funds, of which $55,846.83 was by hired labor and $712,660.30 by contract. Total expenditures were $667,145.09. Condition at end of fiscal year. That portion of the compre- hensive plan below Liberty, Tex., is 12 percent complete. The original project was completed in 1925. The channel from its confluence with the Houston Ship Channel to a point 1 mile below Anahuac, Tex., has been dredged to a depth of 9 feet below mean low tide over a bottom width of 150 feet. The controlling depth between the Houston Ship Channel and a point 1 mile below Anahuac, Tex., was 9 feet at mean low tide. The controlling depth between the mouth of the Trinity River and river mile 29 was 6 feet, and 2 feet thence to Liberty. Authorized construction re- maining under the comprehensive plan consists of completing that portion of the navigation channel from 1 mile below Ana- huac to Liberty, Tex., with cut-offs, pumping plant, siphons, intake structures, and alterations to highway bridges and utilities. The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1950, was $1,- 081,447.40 of which $928,552.60 was for new work and $152,- 894.80 was for maintenance. The total expenditures were $980,- 146.87. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. 1158 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including --- -- -. fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1"46 New work: Appropriated..-. $59, 500.00---------------- -$750,000.00 $667, 000.00 1$3, 479,161.37 Cost. -------------------------------- $19,493. 29 28,296. 46 768, 507.13 12,818,958.25 Expenditures-----------------....--------- 19, 088.64 28, 762. 62 667,145.09 12, 717, 657. 72 Maintenance: Appropriated.... - $6, 000. 00 -$5, 757. 29 4, 000.00 -4, 000.00 -------------- 2696, 557.11 Cost..- ------------ ----------------------- -------------------------- 2696,557.11 Expenditures----.............------------.............--------------.......--------------...........--------------.... 696, 557.11 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................. . $81,370.90 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................... 6,253,500.00 1 In addition, $66,000 was expended from contributed funds for new work. 2 Includes $252, 659.92 from permanent indefinite appropriation, 1884, 1909. 10. 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.-This provides for a channel 10 feet deep at mean low tide and 100 feet wide from the Houston Ship Channel to a point on the bayou, 11 miles above the mouth. The project also includes the jetties at the mouth of the bayou provided for under the previous project. Under ordinary conditions the mean tidal range is about 0.6 foot and the extreme range 1.2 feet. The height of tides is dependent largely on the wind, and during strong "northers" in the winter season the water surface may be de- pressed 2 feet below mean low tide. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $38,000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects, and $25,000 to be contributed by local interests. The latest (1950) 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 pub- lished map is in this document. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act, approved July 3, 1930, provides that local interests shall contribute 50 percent of the estimated first cost of the improvement, but not to exceed $25,000, and shall furnish, without cost to the United States, all necessary easements, rights-of-way, and dumping grounds. These conditions have not been completely met, but local inter- ests have complied with all the necessary requirements to complete the channel to the first bend in Cedar Bayou above the mouth. BIVERS AND HARBORS--GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1159 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: A total of 250,018 cubic yards of material was removed from 10,600 linear feet of the channel between Atkinson Island and Boaz Island by contract at a cost of $33,052.92 during the period from June 30, 1949, to July 29, 1949. The total cost for the fiscal year was $33,052.92. The total expenditures were $46,781.02. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 40 percent complete. The channel was completed in 1931 to project dimensions 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 7.5 feet from Houston Ship Channel to the first bend in Cedar Bayou above the mouth and 6.0 feet thence to a point in the bayou 11 miles above the mouth. The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1950 was as follows: New work Maintenance Total Regular funds_-------------. $12,575.56 $259,680.88 $272, 256.44 Contributed funds-.....12.575...57............ 12, 575. 57--12, 575. 57 Total - __________---...... . ..... -. 25,151.13 259, 680. 88 284, 832.01 The total expenditures were $284,832.01, consisting of $272,- 256.44 from regular funds and $12,575.57 from contributed funds for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $951.99, together with an allotment of $59,473.01 for the fiscal year 1951, a total of $60,425, will be applied to maintenance dredging existing channel between Atkin- son and Boaz Islands by contract, January to March 1951. No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. 1160 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated ---- . . ._------.------------._------------ - - - '$51,662.71 Cost.....------------------.. ------------..--------------..-------------- --.. 151,662.71 Expenditures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - - --.... 151,662. 71 Maintenance: Appropriated ..- $30,000.00 -$9, 000.00 - $58,000.00 -$10, 000.00 330, 417.00 Cost --------- 441.69 28, 763.46 $282.38 15,357. 66 33,052.92 329, 465.01 Expenditures .... 441.69 28, 763.46 282.38 1, 629. 56 46, 781.02 329, 465.01 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .......... $25,000 1 In addition, $12, 575. 57 was expended from contributed funds for new work. 11. 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 de- pressed 2 feet below mean low tide. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $76,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $10,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 13, 1902 A channel 4 feet deep and 50 feet wide -- - H. Doe. 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 H. Doe. 319, 77th Cong., 1st sess. channel to the highway bridge near League City. (Contains latest published map.) Local cooperation.-Under the provisions of the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, local interests are required to fur- nish, 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. RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1161 Terminal facilities.-The terminal facilities consist of small, privately 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. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-New work: A total of 300,318 cubic yards of material was removed by contract from 24,358 linear feet of channel during the period April 18, 1950, to June 14, 1950, at a cost of $45,642.56. Maintenance : Periodic surveys and inspections were made at a cost of $312.68. The total cost of all work for the fiscal year was $45,955.24, of which $45,642.56 was for new work and $312.68 was for mainte- nance. The total expenditures were $33,863.93. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted June 14, 1950. The controlling depth at mean low tide was 7 feet to the upper entrance to Clear Creek, thence natural dimen- sions of the creek upstream to the end of the project which are considered adequate for existing traffic. The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1950, was $168,145.75, of which $66,933.51 was for new work and $101,- 212.24 was for maintenance. The total expenditures were $156,- 054.44. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated -.. -- $2, 500.00 _$54, 700.00 $75,990.95 Cost... . 2, 666.00 $105, 88 .... ..... ...... 45, 642.56 66, 933. 51 Expenditures ...-- 2, 394.12 105.88 33, 551.25 54, 842. 20 Maintenance: Appropriated -..-- 10, 500.00 -$2,186. 55 $20, 000.00 -$18, 500.00 -------- --- 101, 467.17 Cost.. .... ._ 13,004. 46 5, 308.99 324.07 1,108. 32 312. 68 101, 212.24 Expenditures -.... 4,089.02 14, 224.43 324.07 1,108.32 312.68 101, 212.24 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ...... $9,057.44 12. DICKINSON BAYOU, TEX. Location.-This bayou enters Galveston Bay on the west side about 20 miles northwest of Galveston. (See U. S. Coast and Geo- detic Survey 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 Rail- road 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 1162 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 during strong "northers" in the winter season the water surface may be depressed 21/2 feet below mean low tide. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $12,500. 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.-Thework authorized by the River and Har- bor Act approved June 20, 1938, is subject to the provisions that local interests shall furnish, without cost to the United States, all lands, easements and rights-of-way and spoil-disposal areas for the initial work and for subsequent maintenance as required. These conditions have 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 privately owned wharves for local use. They are considered ade- quate for the existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1940. The controlling depth was 5.5 feet at mean low tide. The total cost and expenditures of the existing project to June 30, 1950, were $90,693.09, of which $33,942.37 was for new work and $56,750.72 was for maintenance. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $493.16, will be used to determine the condition of the channel during the fiscal year 1951. No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated--.. ---.------------.------------------------------------------ $33,942.37 Cost- ------ 33,942.37 ......----------------------------------------------------- Expenditures.............-------.--------------...--------------------------------------- 33,942.37 Maintenance: Appropriated---....-.--------- -$19, 209.95 $17, 000.00 ----------- -$16, 700.00 57, 243. 88 Cost...-------------$56.18 233.87 226.53 80.31-- 6,750.72 5---------- Expenditures- -.... 56.18 233.87 226. 53 80.31 - - - 56, 710.72 13. CHOCOLATE BAYOU, TEX. Location.-The source of the bayou is about 25 miles southwest of Houston and the mouth is in Chocolate Bay, an arm of West Galveston Bay, about 12 miles north of San Luis Pass and 28 miles west of Galveston. It is tidal throughout its length, and the lowest stages occur during the winter season. The authorized section extends from the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway through Chocolate Bay to the mouth of the bayou, a distance of about 5.6 miles. RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1168 Existing project.-The existing project, adopted by the River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1907 (H. Doc. 445, 56th Cong., 1st sess.), modified by the River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1945 (H. Doc. 337, 76th Cong.. 1st sess.), and further modified by the River and Harbor Act approved May 17, 1950 (H. Doc. 768, 80th Cong., 2'd sess.), provides for a channel 4 feet deep at mean low tide and 100 feet wide through Chocolate Bay to the extent necessary to afford a connection between Chocolate Bayou and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Under ordinary conditions the mean tidal range is about 1 foot and the extreme range about 11/2 feet. The height of tide is largely dependent on the force and direction of 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 of new work, revised in 1950, is $15,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $9,600. The latest published map is contained in House Document No. 768, Eightieth Congress, Second Session. Local cooperation.-None required by the River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950. Terminal facilities.-The terminal facilities consist of small privately owned wharves located at various points along the bayou. They are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance: A total of 383,158 cubic yards of material was removed by contract from 32,768 linear feet of channel during the period March 10, 1950, to April 15, 1950, at a cost of $31,195.11. Periodic surveys and inspections were made at an additional cost of $142. The total cost and expenditures for the fiscal year amounted to $31,337.11. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was 83 percent complete. The controlling depth of the channel from its confluence with the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway through Choco- late Bay to the mouth of the Bayou was 6 feet at mean low tide over a bottom width of 60 feet. The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1950, was $71,097.40 of which $6,512.12 was for new work and $64,585.28 was for maintenance. The total expenditures were $71,097.40, all from regular funds. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. 1164 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated...------------------------------------.-------------- --- - - $6, 512. 12 Cost .----- -------------- 6,512.12 Expenditures... ------------------------- - -6, 512.12 Maintenance: Appropriated .. ...... - ---......-. $33,000. 00 66, 248. 17 Cost...----------- ------ - - ------ - - - - - - - 31,337.11 64, 585.28 Expenditures...----------------------------------- - - 31,337.11 64, 585.28 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .......... $8,500 14. 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 project depth of 38 feet at mean low tide in the outer bar channel from that depth in the Gulf of Mexico to a point within the jetties; thence 36 feet in the authorized channels and basins to and including the upper turn- ing basin 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 chan- nel to have a width of 300 feet seaward of the jettied entrance, 200 feet from the 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 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 inter- ests 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 diver- sion channel, and necessary auxiliary works in general accordance with plan No. 6, as proposed by the district engineer, together with a lock in the diversion dam, approximately 200 feet long, 55 feet wide and 121/2 feet deep over the miter sills. The River and Har- bor Act of July 3, 1930, modified the act of March 3, 1925, so as to provide that when local interests shall have furnished assur- ances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that they will RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1165 maintain the diversion channel, the United States shall assume the cost of maintenance of the navigable channel, estimated at $75,000 annually, including care and operation of the lock, if provided (Rivers and Harbors 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/ feet. Freshets in the river, ex- cept 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 1950, is $1,592,000, exclusive of $758,302.79 contributed funds and $565,697.21 re- maining to be contributed by local interests upon request. The latest (1950) approved estimate of cost of annual maintenance is $184,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents - i - Mar. 3, 1899Dredging and such other work as may be deemed Specified in act. most 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 subsequent- H. Doc. 1087, 60th Cong., 2d sess. ly confined to maintenance of the jetties. F b. 27, 1911 Repairs to jetties and dredging ............ Specified in act. Mar. 4, 1913 Construction of a seagoing hopper dredge, % the cost Do. to be charged to this improvement and % to Aran- sas Pass. 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 interest. Doe. 18, 70th Cong., 1st sess. Aug. 30, 1935 1 Dredging the channels and turning basins to greater Rivers and Harbors Committee depths. (Project completed to within mile of Doc. 15, 72nd Cong., 1st sess. the upper limit of the channel with Public Works Administration 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. May 17, 1950 Deepening outer bar channel to 38 feet, mean low H. Doc. 195 2, 81st Cong., 1st sess. tide, from the Gulf to a point within the jetties; thence 36 feet in the authorized channels to and including the upper turning basin. I 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 contribution toward the cost of the extension of the channel to Freeport, which has not been re- quested, and local cooperation requirements for work authorized by the River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950 (H. Doc. 195, 81st Cong., 1st sess.). Terminal facilities.-The terminal facilities consist of small privately owned wharves, and one free public wharf owned by the municipality of Freeport. Other facilities privately owned are one sulfur-loading dock, two oil docks, an acid dock, and two shell unloading docks. The present facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. 939127--51--vol. 1---74 1166 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Operationsand results during fiscal year.---Maintenance: Peri- odic surveys and inspections were made at a cost of $.0,833.08. The Government hopper dredges Manhattanand LangFitt removed 698,049 cubic yards and 1,575 cubic yards of material from 23,900 linear feet of channel between deep water in the Gulf of Mexico and a point approximately 1 mile below the upper turning basin during the period August 16, 1949, to September 30, 1949, and January 1 to 3, 1950, at a cost of $94,211.90 and $16,239.57, respectively. A total of 769,603 cubic yards of material was re- moved by contract fromnt 6,952 linear feet of channel between Quintana Point and the Brazosport turning basin at a cost of $131,219.59. A total of 1,469,227 cubic yards of material was removed from 30,852 linear feet of project channels at a total cost of $241,671.06. The total cost of work for the fiscal year was $252,504.14, all of which was for maintenance. The total expenditures were $154,962.61. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was 68 percent complete. The work remaining consists of deepening the channel to and including the turning basin near the Stauffer Chemical Co. plant and constructing a lock in the diversion dam in the old Brazos River. The controlling depths at mean low 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, 28.8 feet; channel from seaward end of jetty to Brazos- port turning basin, 29.8 feet; Brazosport turning basin, 35 feet; channel from Brazosport turning basin to upper turning basin, 29.8 feet; upper turning basin, 30 feet; channel from upper turn- ing basin to turning basin at Stauffer Chemical Co. plant, 19 feet, and the turning basin at the Stauffer Chemical Co. plant, 20 feet. The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1950, was as follows: New work Maintenance Total Regular funds- __......................$1, -----.. 101,061.89 $3,341,709. 92 $4, 442, 771. 81 Public Works funds...---------------------------- 116, 574. 74 116, 574.74 Total United States funds... .....-----------------1, 217, 636. 63 3,341, 709.92 4, 559,346.55 Contributed funds (includes $225,000 contributed under see. 4, River and Harbor Act of Mar. 4, 1915).......-------------------------------------- 758,302. 79 . 758,302. 79 .------------------. Total all funds.- - ..................1,975,939.42 ... 3, 341,709.92 5,317, 649.34 The total expenditures were $5,220,020.81, consisting of $4,- 345,143.28 regular funds, $116,574.74 Public Works funds, and $758,302.79 contributed funds for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $110,210.65, together with an antici- pated allotment of $136,194.77 for the fiscal year 1951, a total of $246,405.42, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950 ............................ $97,628.53 Maintenance: Dredge entrance channel with Government hopper dredge Biddle (July and August 1950) .................... 148,776.89 Total ............................................... 246,405.42 RIVERS AND HIARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1167 The additional sum of $250,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing the fiscal year 1952 for maintenance dredging in the shoaled reaches of inside channels, turning basin and entrance channels. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 to1946 prior New work: A ppropriated .... . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . $11, 364, 735.06 Cost-------------------- -------------- ----------- 735.06 1---------------11,364, Expenditures---....-------------- -------------- --------------------------- 11,364, 735.06 Maintenance: Appropriated: ... $100, 000.00 $49, 501.49 $110,000.00 $250,000.00 $265, 000.00 3, 354,292. 04 Cost---....------.--- 96, 656. 56 51, 723. 55 152, 334.55 256, 629. 96 252, 504. 14 3,341, 709.92 Expenditures _-_- 96, 789.86 53, 626. 44 149,637.92 257, 204.95 154, 962. 61 3, 244, 081.39 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .......... $374,120 1In addition, $758, 302. 79 was expended from contributed funds for new work. 15. CHANNEL FROM PASS CAVALLO TO PORT LAVACA, TEX. Location. The bar at Pass Cavallo is 125 miles southwest of Galveston entrance and 54 miles north of Aransas Pass. Port Lavaca lies 26 miles to the northwest of the pass, across Mata- gorda and Lavaca Bays. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic 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 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 1950, is $430,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate of cost for annual mainte- nance is $58,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: 1168 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 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 Rivers and Harbors Committee Lavaca Bay at the mouth of Lynns Bayou. Doc. 28, 74th Cong., 1st sess. Aug. 26, 1937 Deepen and widen channel to present project Rivers and Harbors Committee dimensions. Doc. 37, 75th Cong., 1st sess.1 Mar. 2, 1945 Extension of the channel 6 feet deep and 100 feet H. Doc. 314, 76th Cong., 1st sess.l wide from Port Lavaca by way of Lavaca Bay, Lavaca and Navidad Rivers to Red Bluff, a dis- tance of 20 miles. Do-....... To provide a harbor of refuge 9 feet deep near Port H. Doc. 731, 79th Cong., 2d sess. Lavaca and an approach channel 100 feet wide and equal depth. 1Contain latest published maps. Local cooperation.-Underthe 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 con- struction and maintenance 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 privately owned piers and two privately owned slips at Port La- vaca, and a municipally owned wharf, turning basin, and refrig- erated 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.-Maintenance: Peri- odic surveys and inspections were made at a cost of $15.38. A total of 733,998 cubic yards of material was removed from 39,000 linear feet of channel by contract from September 10, 1949, to September 21, 1949, at a cost of $60,359.92. The total cost and ex- penditures for the fiscal year were $60,375.30. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was 29 percent complete. The channel from the 9-foot contour in Mata- gorda Bay to the mouth of Lynns Bayou was completed in 1939. The work remaining 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 com- pleted channel was 9 feet. The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1950, was $445,133.21, of which $125,494.49 was for new work and $319,638.72 was for maintenance. The total expen- ditures were $445,133.21. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $2,588.51, together with an antici- pated allotment of $79,911.49 for the fiscal year 1951, a total of $82,500, will be applied to maintenance dredging by contract RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1169 from the 9-foot contour in Matagorda Bay to Port Lavaca, Texas, March and April 1951. No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated... $9, 229.10 - -- ---- - - -- ----- - - - ---- - -- - - - - - $125,494.49 Cost- -------- 8, 310.96 $1,816.25 $455, 88 - - 125, 494.49 Expenditures.... 6, 384. 19 2, 389. 03 455. 88 125, 494. 49 Maintenance: Appropriated..- 37, 770.90 -$30,183. 27 61, 500.00 $64, 000.00 -$1, 500.00 322, 227.23 Cost-... ------32, 639. 19 1, 837. 65 57, 843.85 3, 850.56 60, 375.30 319, 638. 72 Expenditures _ 32, 639. 19 2, 488. 30 57, 007.02 4, 036. 74 60, 375.30 319, 638. 72 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.......... $304,500 16. GUADALUPE RIVER, TEX. Location.-This river has its source in southwestern Texas, approximately 32 miles south of Junction, Tex., flows in a south- easterly direction 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 project.-Authorized in the River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1907. For further details see page 1102 of the Annual Report for 1922. Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for a navigation channel 9 feet deep and 100 feet wide extending about 45.5 miles from the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway by way of Sea- drift to a point on the Guadalupe River 3 miles above Victoria, Tex. 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 fluctuation due to floods about 20 feet. The Federal cost for construction, estimated in 1950, is $13,137,- 000; the cost to local interests for lands and damages and reloca- tions is $1,066,000, a total of $14,203,000. The latest (1945) approved estimate for annual cost of operat- ing and maintenance is $82,000. 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.-Thenavigation features of the project were authorized subject to the provisions that local interests furnish 1170 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 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 construc- tion and maintenance of the channel, bear all costs of required bridge modification and give assurances satisfactory to the Secre- tary of the Army that they will provide adequate terminal facili- ties, including turning basins at Seadrift and Victoria. Terminal facilities.-Terminal facilities consist of small wharves located at Seadrift and other locations along the river. These facilities are privately owned but are used to some extent by the public on equal terms. They are considered adequate for existing commerce. Recommended modification of project.-Under date of Decem- ber 22, 1949, the Chief of Engineers recommended modification of the existing project to provide a basin for a harbor of refuge for small craft at Seadrift 9 feet deep at mean low water, 200 feet wide, and 1,000 feet long with an entrance channel 9 feet deep and 100 feet wide from the authorized side channel to Seadrift, and surrounded by a protective levee with its top at elevation 20, with such modifications thereof as in the discretion of the Chief of Engineers may be advisable at an estimated cost to the United States of $52,000 for construction and $1,200 annually for mainte- nance in addition to that now required. (H. D. 478, 81st Cong.. 2d sess.) Operations and results during 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 $32,648.14 all for new work from regular funds by hired labor. Total expenditures were $32,842.37. 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 completed 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. Modification of the channel to Victoria was 1 percent complete. Preliminary studies, subsurface investigations, and design for preparation of detailed plans was 91 percent complete. Total cost under the existing project to June 30, 1950 was $178,476.01 all for new work from regular funds by hired labor. Total expenditures were $177,796.66. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $2,203.34, together with an antici- pated allotment of $20,000 for the fiscal year 1951, less accounts payable amounting to $679.35, a total of $21,523.99, will be ap- plied for completion of the definite project report. The additional sum of $360,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing the fiscal year 1952 for new work dredging about 11/2 miles of the channel to Victoria, Texas, beginning at the Gulf Intra- coastal Waterway, by contract, July through August 1951. RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1171 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -. .fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated... $110,000.00 -$50,000.00 $20,000.00 $352, 547. 28 Cost-........... 20,177. 60 $23, 996.07 $9, 444.44 92, 209. 76 32, 648.14 351,023.29 Expenditures .._ 21,407.30 22, 766.37 9, 749.78 91,030.84 32, 842.37 350, 343.94 Maintenance: Appropriated--........------------------------------------. .-.--. ........ _. 106,100.36 Cost. ------------ --------..------------------------------------------ 106,100.36 Expenditures ___ -------- ------------ 106,100.36 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950..................... . $1,523.99 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................... 12,942,000.00 17. LITTLE BAY, TEX. Location.-The improvements authorized in the vicinity of Little Bay are located adjacent to the town of Fulton, Tex., which is on the west shore of Aransas Bay, on the south central coast of Texas, 30 miles northeast of Corpus Christi, Tex., and 3 miles northeast of Rockport, Tex. Existing project.-This provides for an entrance channel 8 feet deep at mean low tide and 100 feet wide extending from that depth in Aransas Bay to a turning basin 8 feet deep at mean low tide, 200 feet wide and 1,400 feet long opposite the town of Fulton, Tex.; and for a protective dike on the north side of the basin, 1,000 feet long, connecting the north end of the existing break- water with the shore of Aransas Bay. Under ordinary conditions the mean tidal range in Aransas Bay is about 1 foot and the ex- treme range about 2 feet. The height of tide is dependent largely on the wind and, during strong "northers" in the winter season, the water may be depressed as much as 3 feet below mean low tide, while hurricanes have raised the surface as much as 12 feet above mean low tide. The estimate of cost for new work in 1950 is $29,800. The (1950) approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $3,000. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950, House Document 114, Eighty-first Congress, First Session. Local cooperation.-Localinterests are required to furnish as- surances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that they will furnish without cost to the United States all lands, easements and rights-of-way necessary for construction and maintenance of the project, when and as required; construct a suitable bulkhead or breakwater around the north end of the proposed basin extend- ing from the north end of the existing concrete sheet-pile break- water to the shore; hold and save the United States free from damages due to the construction and maintenance of the project; 1172 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 and adequately maintain the entire breakwater and dike after completion, none of which has been complied with. Terminal facilities. The existing terminal facilities consist of several privately-owned wharves adjacent to sea food processing houses. All land fronting on the proposed harbor improvements has been acquired in fee simple title by the Aransas County Navi- gation District No. 1 and will be open to all on equal terms. Con- struction of the authorized improvements will permit accommoda- tion of existing commerce and provide for expansion of facilities to accommodate prospective commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work remaining consists of the improvements as authorized by the River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950, House Document 114, Eighty-first Congress, First Ses- sion. The controlling depths at mean low tide were about 5 feet in the entrance channel and about 1 foot in the turning basin. A portion of the entrance channel and turning basin has previously been im- proved by local interests to the extent of dredging an entrance channel 6 feet deep and 80 feet wide from deep water in Aransas Bay to and including a turning basin of the same depth, 80 feet wide and 710 feet long, and by constructing a breakwater 965 feet long on the east side of the authorized turning basin. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. 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 water- way extends from deep water in the Gulf through the Aransas Pass jettied entrance, thence westerly 203 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 turn- ing 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. RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1173 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 Gulf level Aransas Pass outer bar.......... 700 ...... ........ ..----------------------------------------- 38 Aransas Pass jetty channel ........ 600 from inner end to opposite station 90, north jetty, (1) ther ce increasing to 700 at outer end of jetty. Inner basin at Harbor Island -1..... 650 by southerly 1,000 long--.....--------.-..... 36 '1650 by northerly 2,000 long.--. .----.---------.. -30 Inner basin at Clines Point to west 400 a east and decreasing to 300 at west end ......... 36 end Humble Oil & Refining Co. basin. Channel to town of Port Aransas -100 .. .. .... ....----------------------------------------------- 12 Channel from Port Aransas to Cor- 400 ...... ----------------------------------------------- 36 pus Christi turning basin. Corpus Christi turning basin-....... 1,000 by 5,500 long (includes approach to turning basin). 36 Industrial Canal....---------------- 200------------------------------------------------- 36 Turning basin at Avery Point-..... 1,000 by 1,200 long.............-----------------------------------36 Channel to vicinity of Tule Lake._- 200 _-.-_-_---------------------------------------36 Turning basin near Tule Lake ... 900 by 1,000 long ------------------------------------- 36 1 36-feet from inner end to opposite station 90, north jetty, increasing to 38 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 Mus- tang Islands, the project lengths of which are 11,190 and 8,650 feet respectively. The project further provides for a stone dike on St. Joseph Island about 19,100 feet long connecting with the north jetty and extending up this island to prevent a channel being cut around the jetty. Under ordinary conditions the mean tidal range at Aransas Pass is about 1.1 feet and the extreme range about 2 feet, and at Cor- pus Christi the mean range about 1 foot and the extreme about 112 feet. The heights of tides are dependent largely on the strength and direction 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 new work, revised in 1950, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects, and exclusive of $217,000 contributed by local interests, is $14,578,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $749,000. 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 JCompletion of north jetty in accordance with the Do. Mar 3, 1905 Splans of its builders. J Mar. 2, 1907 Connection of old curved jetty to St. Joseph Island, Rivers and Harbors Committee and construction of south jetty. Doc. 5, 59th Cong., 2d sess. Feb. 27, 1911 Dredging roadstead in Harbor Island Basin to depth H. Doc. 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. Doc. 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. 1174 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Acts Work authorized Documents Sept. 22, 1922Dredging channel from Aransas Pass to Corpus H. Doe. 321, 67th Cong., 2d sess. Christi, 25 feet deep, 200 feet bottom width. July Deepening entrance channel from Gulf of Mexico to 3, 1930 H. Doc. 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, 1935 Enlarging all channels from the Gulf to the western Rivers and Harbors Committee end of basin dredged by Humble Oil & Refining Doc. 35, 72d Cong., 1st sess., and Co. at its docks on Harbor Island, with Public 40, 73d Cong., 2d sess. Works Administration funds. Do....._ Maintenance of channel and maneuvering basin H. Doc. 130, 72d Cong., 1st sess. between breakwater and western shore line of Corpus Christi Bay. Do....... Maintenance to 30 feet depth, except on strips lying Rivers and Harbors Committee 50 feet channelward of any established pierhead Doc. 13, 74th Cong., 1st sess. lines or within 50 feet of the foot of any wharf or structure of the approach channel, turning basin at Corpus Christi, Industrial Canal and turning basin at Avery Point. 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. Doe. 574, 75th Cong., 3d 8ss. westward 2,500 feet at its present width and depth, deepen the existing Industrial Canal and turning basin to 32 feet and for the extension of this canal at a depth of 32 feet and general width of 150 feet, westward along Nueces Bay shore to a turning basin 32 feet deep, 900 feet wide, and 1,000 feet long near Tule Lake. Mar. 2, 1945 To provide a depth of 34 feet in all project channels H. Doe. 544, 78th Cong., 2d sess. and 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 forwidening the Avery Point turning basin to 1,000 feet. Jume 30, 1948 Deepen entrance channel to 38 feet from Gulf to outer H. Doe. 560, 80th Cong., 2d sess. end of jetty; 38 feet decreasing to 36 feet thence to (Contains the latest published station 90, north jetty; and 36 feet in all other deep map.) water channels and basins except 2,000-foot un- dredged part of inner basin at Harbor Island; and for a width of 400 feet in the channel from Port Aransas to the maneuvering basin at Corpus Christi. I Included in Public Works Administration program Sept. 6, 1933, and Feb. 16, 1935. Recommended modification of project.-Under date of June 8, 1950, the Chief of Engineers recommended modification of the existing project to provide for an anchorage basin 12 feet deep at mean low water, from 300 to 400 feet wide, and 900 feet long in Turtle Cove adjacent to the existing channel and turning basin at Port Aransas, Tex., with such modifications thereof as in the discretion of the Chief of Engineers may be advisable at an esti- mated cost to the United States of $30,000 for new work and $1,000 annually for maintenance in addition to that now required (H. Doc. 654, 81st Cong., 1st sess.). Local cooperation.-Fully complied with except for the provi- sions of the River and Harbor Acts of June 20, 1938, March 2, 1945, and June 30, 1948, local interests being required to deepen and maintain at their own expense the channel through and for a distance of 50 feet on each side of the bridge at the entrance of the Corpus Christi turning basin, 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 RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1175 Secretary of the Army that they will hold and save the United States free from damages dues to construction and maintenance of the improvement; and provided further, that construction of the extension from Avery Point to Tule Lake shall not be under- taken until and unless local interests furnish assurances satisfac- tory to the Secretary of the Army that bona fide arrangements have been made with various industries to guarantee additional tonnage sufficient to warrant 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. 25, revised in 1948, Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance: Peri- odic surveys and inspections were made at a cost of $14,551.65. Reference line piling were installed by contract in Corpus Christi Bay at a cost of $7,725.98. During the period May 16-June 30, 1950. repairs to the north and south jetties at Aransas Pass were made during which period 221 tons and 1591.34 tons of stone were placed on the north and south jetties, respectively; a total of 4,528.35 tons of type A, type B, and cover stone was received and stored, all of the above work being accomplished at a total cost of $59,081.87. A total of 3,- 135,832 cubic yards of material was removed from 54,340 linear feet of channel at a cost of $414,554.67, as follows: Government Cubic Linear Plant or Location Period yards feet of Cost contract removed channel dredged Government hop- Aransas Pass outer bar and July 1 to Aug. 4, 476, 728 11,080 $61,543.66 per dredge jetty channels. 1949. Manhattan. Government hop- Aransas Pass outer bar and Mar. 5-31; Apr. 710, 055 17, 460 167, 482.67 per dredge jetty channels. 12-16; June 13- Biddle. 30, 1950. Contract--------.......... Bay section and main turn- July 1, 1949-Oct. 1, 765, 811 25, 000 154,042. 52 ing basin. 24, 1949. Contract--------.......... Inner basin at Harbor Is- May 20-June 10, 183, 238 800 27,976.15 land. 1950. Contract-----..... --- Bay channel, Industrial ....... Preliminary oper- _------- 3, 509. 67 Canal, main and Avery eratlons started Point turning basins. June 17, 1950. Totals------...__________.. __ ..____-.............. ..._ _.... 3, 135,832 54,340 414,554.67 The total cost of all work for the fiscal year was $495,914.17, all of which was for maintenance. The total expenditures were $474,375.03. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was 42 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 1176 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 1914. The 34-foot project, except for the Tule Lake extension, was completed in 1946. In 1949 the Tule Lake extension was dredged to partial dimensions with contributed funds. The work remaining consists of extending the north and south jetties 1,950 and 1,265 feet, respectively; extending inner basin at Harbor Island; deepening the outer bar to 38 feet, the jetty channel to 36 and 38 feet, all other deep water channels, includ- ing the previously dredged part of the inner basin at Harbor Island, to 36 feet, widening to 400 feet from Port Aransas to the maneuvering basin at Corpus Christi; and completing channel from Avery Point turning basin to and including a turning basin near Tule Lake. Extension 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 chan- nels and basins were as follows: Aransas Pass outer bar channel. 38 feet; Aransas Pass jetty channel, 38 feet; inner basin at Har- bor Island, 32 feet; channel from inner basin to west end of Hum- ble Oil & Refining Co. basin, 36 feet; channel to town of Port Aransas, 8 feet; turning basin at Port Aransas, 11 feet; channel from west end of Humble Oil & Refining Co. basin to Corpus Christi turning basin, 33 feet; Corpus Christi turning basin, 33 feet; Industrial Canal, 34.5 feet; Avery Point turning basin, 32 feet; and channel from Avery Point turning basin to a point near the proposed Tule Lake turning basin, 13.5 feet. The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1950, was as follows: New work Maintenance Tctal Regular funds ..------------------------------ $5, 651,471.32 $9, 018, 215.18 $14, 669, 636 50 Public Works funds-------------------------... 324, 287.14 324, 287.14 Total United States funds- ............. 5, 975, 758.46 9, 018, 215. 18 14, 93 9 3. 64 Contributed funds... ............ 216, 421.68 152, 555.09 368, 976. 77 Total all funds- ..... __.. .... -. 6,192,180.14 9,170, 770.27 15, 362, 950. 41 The total expenditures were $15,334,568.63, consisting of $14,- 641,304.72 regular funds, $324,287.14 Public Works funds, $152,- 555.09 contributed funds for maintenance, and $216,421.68 con- tributed funds for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $726,506.67, together with an an- ticipated allotment of $875,650.73 for the fiscal year 1951, a total of $1,602,157.40, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950 ............................ $28,381.78 Maintenance: Dredge Aransas Pass outer and inner bar channels with Government hopper dredge (July 1950, and May and June 1951) ........................................ 236,937.00 Dredge bay section and turning basins, by contract (April to June 1951) .............................. 400,000.00 Complete dredging in Corpus Christi Bay and turning basin under existing contract (August to October 1950) 462,593.92 Complete repairs to north and south jetties under an ex- isting contract (July 1950 to February 1951) ........ 468,254.70 RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1177 Re-establish and maintain reference line piles and mark- ers (July 1950 to June 1951) ....................... 6,000.00 Total .......................................... 1,602,157.40 The additional sum of $945,000 can be profitably expended for the following schedule of work during the fiscal year 1952: Maintenance: Dredge shoaled reaches of inland channels by contract where required (November to December 1951) ................ 420,000 Dredge outer bar and jetty channels with Government hopper dredge (May and June 1952) ........................... 180,000 Repairs to jetties at Port Aransas by contract (August to April 1952) .......................................... 345,000 Total ................................................ 945,000 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated and contributed $840,000. 00 -- $308,000.00 -$91, 578,32- -- $7, 564, 714. 57 Cost-....._ ..... 799, 646. 59 $39, 621.83 731.58 216, 421.68 _ 7, 564, 714. 57 Expenditures .. . 759, 240.44 80, 724.37 35.19 216, 421.68 - - -- 7, 564, 714. 57 Maintenance Appropriated and contributed 475, 000.00 74, 934.78 525, 000.00 375,100.00 $977, 000.00 9, 931,347.02 Cost-........ . 403, 947. 50 234, 939.06 473, 509. 17 209, 714.96 495, 914. 17 9, 233, 222. 13 Expenditures -.. . 372, 390. 88 265, 397. 88 473, 010.76 203, 210.95 474, 375.03 9, 204, 840.35 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated and contributed for completion of existing project ............................................... $8,603,000 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 Harbor 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 depths of 38 feet in the channel from deep water in the Gulf of Mexico through Brazos Santiago Pass and 36 feet in all other channels and basins; and widths of 300 feet in the channel from deep water in the Gulf of Mexico through Brazos Santiago Pass, 200 feet in the channel across Laguna Madre, 200 feet in the Port Isabel channel includ- ing the "wye" junction with the Brownsville channel, 200 feet in the Brownsville channel for a distance of about 12.6 miles and 1178 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 300 feet for a distance of about 1.4 miles; an extension of the Brownsville turning basin from this point for a distance of 1,340 feet over a bottom width varying from 550 feet to 1,000 feet; for a small boat basin 12 feet deep, 300 feet wide and 1,500 feet in length with a connecting channel 12 feet deep and 125 feet wide adjacent to the existing Brownsville channel; and for an extension of the Port Isabel turning basin for a distance of 1,600 feet over a bottom width varying from 200 feet at its entrance to 1,000 feet, connecting with the existing turning basin. All depths refer to mean low tide. The project also provides for two jetties at the Brazos Santiago Pass entrance. 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 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 1950, is $7,759,- 343, which is exclusive of $1,683,257 contributed by local inter- esets and of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate of annual cost of maintenance is $239,- 000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents July 3, 1930Jetty 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, 71st Cong., 1st sess. Aug. 30, 1935 entire cost of the original dredging of all inside channels and turning basins. Aug. 26, 1937 Deepening the jetty channel to 31 feet and all inner Rivers and Harbors Committee channels and the Brownsville and Port Isabel Doe. 32, 75th Cong., 1st sess. turning basins to 28 feet, provided no dredging will be done at public expense within 50 feet of any es- tablished pierhead line, wharf, or other structure. Mar. 2, 1945 Enlargement of Port Isabel turning basin to 1,000 feet H. Doe. 335, 76th Cong., 1st sess. by 1,300 feet with a flared entrance. Do-........ Deepening to 35 feet channel from the Gulf of Mexico H. Doe. 347, 77th Cong., 1st sess. through Brazos Santiago Pass; deepening to 33 feet 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 ba- sin to provide a depth of 6 feet and width of 60 feet. July 24, 1946 An additional connecting channel 150 feet wide and H. Doe. 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 Waterway. May 17, 1950 Deepening to 38 feet in outer bar channels and 36 feet H. Doe. 192, 81st Cong., 1st sess.' in all other authorized channels and basins; widen- ing all other channels to 200 feet except a section in the Brownsville channel which will be widened to 300 feet; extending the existing turning basins at Brownsville and Port Isabel; and for construction of a small boat basin with a connecting channel adjacent to the Brownsville ship channel. I Contains latest published map. Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with except as required by the River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950 (H. Doc. 192, 81st Cong., 1st sess.), none of which has been complied with. RIVERS AND HARBORS- ALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1179 Terminal facilities.-On the westerly side of the turning basin at Port Isabel is located a wharf, 500 feet long containing a sheet-metal transit shed 100 by 350 feet and a precooling plant with a capacity of approximately 24 cars every 8 hours. A sheet- metal warehouse 100 by 200 feet is located about 70 feet west of the transit shed. About 200 feet south of this wharf is a dock. 200 feet long by 16 feet wide, used for unloading tropical fruits and equipped with facilities for supplying diesel fuel to ships at the rate of 200 gallons per minute. Along the north end of the turning basin are two docks, one 300 feet long and the other 100 feet long, both equipped with facilities for receiving and loading oil cargoes, and for bunkering ships. All of the above facilities, owned by the Port Isabel-San Benito Navigation District, are serviced by railroad and highway connections and are open to all on equal terms. All docks and wharves are equipped with facilities for servicing ships with fresh water and electric current. An oil refinery and two storage tank farms, all privately owned, are located near the Port Isabel turning basin. This refinery has a maximum capacity of 10,000 barrels of refined products and a combined tank storage capacity of 552,000 barrels. Adjacent to the turning basin and having access to the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway is a shallow draft channel, one and one-half miles long, on which is located about three-fourths of a mile of privately- owned, low-level, wharves equipped with facilities for handling tropical fruits, barge traffic and sea foods. Additional facilities on this channel include a marine filling station, a marine ways for handling small craft and medium size barges and an ice plant for servicing boats handling sea foods. These facilities are pri- vately owned and operated, and are available on an individual contract basis. Along the north side of the Brownsville turning basin the Brownsville Navigation District has constructed three concrete wharves. Two of these wharves are 440 feet long and 165 feet wide with a timber dock extension 100 feet long and 36 feet wide. A metal warehouse 120 by 400 feet is located on each concrete wharf. The third wharf is 400 feet long and 165 feet wide and contains a 120- by 390-foot metal warehouse. Also on the north side of the turning basin is located a concrete dock 1,000 feet long and 140 feet wide with a 500- by 140-foot metal warehouse lo- cated on the dock. Along the west end of the basin is a concrete wharf 450 feet long and 165 feet wide containing a 400- by 120- foot metal warehouse. All of the above terminals have rail facili- ties. On the west end of the basin is a timber dock 100 feet long, equipped with an electric conveyor and used for servicing small craft. Located on the southwest corner of the turning basin is a marine ways for servicing shrimp boats and other small craft and a boat building and repair shop operated in connection there- with, all of which are privately owned. A privately owned, open, timber dock 300 feet long and 20 feet wide is located on the south side of the basin and is equipped for handling fresh shrimp and for icing shrimp boats. Also located on the south side of the basin is a concrete dock 400 feet long and 20 feet wide, with two open 1180 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 steel sheds 32 by 280 feet located thereon. This dock is equipped with complete facilities for handling tropical fruits and is served by three railroad spur tracks. On the east side of the turning basin is a timber wharf 10 feet wide and 800 feet long for docking and servicing shrimp trawlers. Back of this wharf are two 40- by 8- foot, privately owned shrimp processing plants. There are also four marginal, timber docks, each 11 feet wide and 100 feet long, extending into the basin from shore at 52-foot intervals and equipped with facilities for servicing shrimp trawlers with ice and fuel. This entire area is served by an open, hard-surfaced access road and parking area. North of the general cargo terminal is a privately owned, high-density cotton compress, with a storage capacity of 30,000 bales, covering an area of 214,400 square feet. Also north of the general cargo terminal is a bonded warehouse having a storage capacity of 10 acres and equipped with rail facilities. On the southwest corner of the Navigation District property is located a privately owned cotton compress and ware- house having 320,000 square feet of storage space and a storage capacity of 60,000 bales. In addition, two cotton compresses are located in the city of Brownsville, Tex. These compresses have combined storage capacity of 90,000 bales and are serviced by direct rail and truck connections with port facilities. The Browns- ville Navigation District employs one steam locomotive crane of 30-ton capacity and one rubber-tired mobile crane of 15-ton capacity on the terminal. All concrete docks and wharves have complete bunker facilities. All docks and wharves are equipped with facilities for handling and/or storing crude and refined oil. These docks all have direct pipeline connections to the various oil storage terminals. There are five privately owned terminals equipped with facilities for handling petroleum products having a combined maximum storage capacity of 1,036,475 barrels. Two chemical refining and separating plants are located on Navigation District property to the east of the port proper, and have ade- quate facilities servicing the oil loading docks, including railroad and highway connections which are open to all on equal terms. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance: Dur- ing the period April 17, 1950, to June 13, 1950, the Government hopper dredge Biddle removed 727,583 cubic yards of material from the outer bar and jetty channels and 214,167 cubic yards of material (emergency dredging) from inside channels at a cost of $133,073.64 and $52,204.63, respectively, which includes $5,- 474.95 for preliminary surveys and preparation of plans and specifications. Preliminary plans and specifications were prepared for repairing by contract the north and south jetties at a cost of $1,271.59. Periodic surveys and inspections were made at a cost of $3,048.23. The total cost of all work for the fiscal year was $189,598.09, all of which was for maintenance. The total expenditures were $189,535.83. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is 68 per- cent complete. The 25-foot project channels and jetties were com- pleted in 1936. The deepening of the sea bar and jetty channels RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1181 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 as authorized by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, was completed in 1947. The 32-foot project channels and basins were completed in 1949. Work remaining con- sists of deepening the entrance channel to 38 feet at mean low tide from deep water in the Gulf of Mexico through Brazos Santiago Pass, deepening to 36 feet all other channels and turning basins, widening to variable widths certain sections of the channels, ex- tending the Brownsville and Port Isabel turning basins and con- structing a small boat turning basin with a connecting channel adjacent to the Brownsville Ship Channel. The controlling depths at mean low tide in the various channels and basins comprising the waterway were as follows: Depth in feet below mean low tide Jetty channel from deep water in Gulf to inside Brazos Santiago Pass ....................................................... 40 From inside Brazos Santiago Pass westerly to side of Long Island. 33 Westerly side of Long Island to turning basin at Port Isabel 31 Turning basin at Port Isabel ................................ 32 Channel from westerly side Long Island to turning basin at Brownsville ................................................ 30 Turning basin near Brownsville ................................ 32 The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1950, was as follows: New work Maintenance Total Regular funds _._--... ------.... . -. --..... $1,860, 747.15 $2, 355, 703.65 $4, 216,450.80 Public Works funds..- -__-__------------2, 848, 560.03 _----I. 2, 848, 560.03 Total United States funds .... - ....-..... 4, 709, 307.18 2, 355, 703. 65 7,065,010. 83 contributed funds-------------------...-.-... 1, 683, 257.70 1, 683, 257.70 Total all funds-..... --.. -...... ......... 6, 392, 564.88 2, 355, 703.65 8, 748, 268. 53 The total expenditures were $8,748,221.34 consisting of $4,- 216,403.61 regular funds, $2,848,560.03 Public Works funds, and $1,683,257.70 of contributed funds for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $62.54, together with an anticipated allotment of $289,960.61 for fiscal year 1951, a total of $290,023.- 15, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950 ............................ $47.19 Maintenance: Dredge the shoaled reaches of inside channels and turning basins, by contract (March to May 1951) .......... 289,975.96 Total .............................................. 290,023.15 The additional sum of $573,000 can be profitably expended for the following schedule of work during the fiscal year 1952: New work: Widening 1,500-foot reach of channel in the vicinity of existing oil docks near the turning basin (September 1951) .... $73,000 939127--51-vol. 1--75 1182 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Maintenance: Dredge shoaled reaches of the Brownsville Channel not included in new work for fiscal year 1952, by contract (August 1951) ........................ $165,000 Repairs to jetties, by contract (August 1951 to M arch 1952) ........... .................... 200,000 Dredging sea bar and jetty channels with Govern- ment hopper dredge (as required during fiscal year) ... .................................... 135,000 Total for maintenance ......................... 500.000 Total for all work ................................... 573,000 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including . -.- .fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated ... $127, 500. 00 $20,000. 00 $785, 500.00 $217, 676.00 1$5, 385,162. 48 Cost....---------.------------. 143, 356. 21 575, 771.67 431, 548.12 5, 385, 162.48 .. Expenditures------ -------- 143, 876.19 473, 398. 73 533, 401.08 ---------- 5, 385.162.48 Maintenance Appropriated ... 238, 000.00 _-. - - 250, 000. 00 105,100. 00 $185, 000.00 2, 355, 719.00 Cost---...--------186, 710.38 57, 514. 88 231, 665. 78 123, 859.02 189, 598. 09 2, 355, 703.65 Expenditures .... -- 191, 804. 19 51, 013.38 197, 673. 62 157, 464. 94 189, 535.83 2, 355, 656. 46 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .......... $3,050,000 1 In addition, $1, 806, 619.37 was expended from contributed funds for new work. 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 heretofore or hereafter made for any one fiscal year for improve- ment of rivers and harbors, for removing accumulated snags and other debris, and for protecting, clearing, and straightening chan- nels 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. No work was done under the above authorization during the fiscal year 1950. No funds were available on June 30, 1950, and no further opera- tions are scheduled. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including 14 19 198 19 15 fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated....- -...... Cost.... . --- - - --- Expenditures -.............................................. Maintenance: Appropriated------------.. --. $30,000.00 $22,000.00 -$8, 835.01- .. . $43, 164. 99 Cost...----------------------1,374. 69 41, 510.85 279.45 -------------- 43, 164.99 Expenditures_.... ... __-- 3, 500.00 39, 320.31 344. 68 -------------- 43, 164. 99 RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1183 21. PASS CAVALLO, TEX. (EMERGENCY DREDGING) The authorization contained in section 3 of the River and Har- bor Act approved March 2, 1945, authorized the allotment of not to exceed $300,000 from any appropriations heretofore or here- after 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. Pass Cavallo is located between Matagorda Island and Mata- gorda Peninsula on the central coast line near the vicinity of Port O'Connor, Tex., affording a navigable passage from the Gulf of Mexico to Port O'Connor and Port Lavaca, Tex. As a result of rapid shoaling across the bar leading into Pass Cavallo, a serious hazard to navigation was created which required emer- gency dredging of the shoaled bar to re-open the navigation chan- nel. Work done under the authority contained in section 3 of the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, consisted of removing by leased plant a total of 103,100 cubic yards of material from 3,000 linear feet of channel at a total cost of $53,347.08 during the period from August 31, 1949, to September 9, 1949. The total cost and expenditures to June 30, 1950, were $53,347.08. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - - --- - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: .. Appropriatedos .. : - . . . . . . .. . ... . . . .---- - -- . - - - - --.. C ost. -..-- . ------- - E xp en d itures-. . . . ............ ..... ....... ............................................................ Maintenance: Appropriated-..--------------------- ------------------------- $53,347.08 $53,347.08 Cost---...- ------------.---------------------------------------- 53, 347.08 53,347.08 Expenditures...-----....----------- -------------- 53, 347.08 53, 347.08 22. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS AND CONTINGENCIES (GENERAL) The cost of work during the fiscal year amounted to $134,924.54 and the expenditures were $135,794.26. The unexpended balance at the end of the fiscal year of $1,167.32, plus anticipated allot- ments of $50,000 for examinations and surveys and $84,000 for contingencies for the fiscal year 1951, plus accounts receiv- able of $148.84, less accounts payable June 30, 1950, of $152.50, a total of $135,163.66, will be applied as needed in payment of ex- penses incurred for work scheduled under the project during the fiscal year 1951. The additional sums of $10,400 for examinations and surveys and $125,000 for contingencies, a total of $135,400, can be profit- ably expended during fiscal year 1952. 1184 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including 14 17 98 91 5 fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated... . . . ..---------------------------------------------------------------- Cost-........ ...... ....... ........................... Expenditures.... ...... ............................ Maintenance: Appropriated ... $294, 555. 59 -$21,576. 94 $52, 743.49 $132, 000.00 $2, 660, 847. 14 Cost---...------ -247, 336.98 $261,567. 55 152, 545.67 132, 463.44 134, 924.54 2, 659, 683.48 Expenditures -.... 249, 904. 40 269, 579.38 141,832. 27 132, 881.30 135, 794. 26 2, 659, 679. 82 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation - - - Alvin, Tex., waterway to Intra- River and Harbor Act, coastal Waterway. Mar. 2, 1945. Aransas Pass, Texas, Gulf Intra- House Public Works coastal Waterway in the vicin- Committee resolution, ity of, maintenance for Conn Sept. 29, 1949. Brown, Harbor, Tex. Aransas Pass, Texas, Gulf Intra- House Public Works coastal Waterway in the vicin- Committee resolution, ity of and channel from Harbor Sept. 29, 1949. Island to Aransas Pass. Baffins Bay and Laguna Madre, Rivers and Harbors Com- incla ling a turning basin, mittee resolution, Dec. Louisial a and Texs I.ltra- 2, 1946. coastal V aterway, side channel to vicinity of Kingsvil e, Tex. Baffins Bay and Laguna Madre, Rivers and Harbors Com- side channel through, from mittee resolution, Apr. Louisiana and Texas Intra- 24, 1945. coastal Waterway, La. and Tex., to Riviera, including turning basin at latter point. Bolivar Peninsula, Tex., Intra- Senate Public Works coastal Waterway, erosion of Committee resolution, Bolivar Peninsula near Port Sept. 24, 1948. Bolivar in Galveston Bay. Brazos River and Colorado River Rivers and Harbors Com- crossings, Louisiana and Texas mittee resolution, Juae Intracoastal Waterway, traffic 7, 1945. interruptions. Buffalo Bayou and Houston Ship House Public Works Channel, Tex., for navigation Committee resolution, and flood control throughout Apr. 20, 1948. Buffalo Bayou watershed in- cluding modifications of present approved plan and require- ments for local cooperation. Colorado River and Brazos River Rivers and Harbors Com- crossings, Louisiana and Texas mittee resolution, June Intracoastal Waterway, traffic 7, 1945. interruptions. Colorado River, Tex., suitable Senate Public Works outlet channel to the Gulf of Committee resolution, Mexico. Sept. 16, 1948. Cotton Bayou, Pass Cavallo, or River and Harbor Act, any other suitable outlet to the July 24, 1946. Gulf of Mexico, from Port La- vaca, Tex., and Palacios, Tex. Dickinson Bayou, Tex..... .... River and Harbor Act, Mar. 2, 1945. Double Bayou, Tex........... River and Harbor Act, Mar. 2, 1945. Double Bayou, East Bay Bayou, Rivers and Harbors Com- Oyster Creek, Spindletop Gul- mittee resolution, July ley, and Turtle Bayou, Tex., in 20, 1946. interest of navigation, drainage, and other purposes. RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1185 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Eact Bay Bayou, Double Bayou, Rivers audHarbors Com- Oyster Creek, Spindletop Gtl1- mittee resolution, July lay, and Turtle Bayou, Tex., in 20, 1946. interest of navigation, drainage, and other purposes. Galveston Bay, Tex., shore of, Sec. 2, River and Harbor cooperative beach erosion Act, July 3, 1930. study, Galveston County. Galveston Bay, Tex., shore of, River and Harbor Act, with view to preventing its Mar. 2, 1945. erosion. Galveston Bay and contiguous River and Harbor Act, waters, Tex., with view to pro- Mar. 2, 1945. viding a seaplane channel. Galveston Bay, Tex., Intracoast- Senate Public Works al Waterway, erosion of Bolivar Comrmittee resolution, Peninsula near Port Bolivar. Sept. 24, 1948. Galveston Channel, Galveston House Public Works Harbor, Channel from Galves- Committee resolution, ton Harbor to Texas City, and Apr. 21, 1910. Houston Ship Channel. Galveston County, Tex., coop- Sec. 2, River and Harbor erative beach erosion study of Act, July 3, 1930. shore of Galveston Bay. Galveston County, Tex., Gulf Sec. 2, River and Harbor shore of Galveston Island from Act, July 3, 1930; act of Galveston south jetty to 8 Mile Congress, July 31, 1945. Road, cooperative beach ero- sion study. Galveston Harbor, Channel from House Public Works Galveston Harbor to Texas Committee resolution, City, Houston Ship Channel, Apr. 21, 1910. and Galveston Channel. Galveston Hsrbor to Texas City House Public Works Channel, Houston Ship Chan- Committee resolution, nel, Galveston Channel and Apr. 21, 1950. Galveston Harbor. Guadalupe River, harbor of ref- Rivers and Harbors Comn- Feb. 10, 1950 H. 478, 81st Favorable. uge at or near Seadrift, Tex. Committee resolution, Cong., 2d Feb. 15, 1946. sess. Gulf Intracoastal Waterway at Senate Public Works ............... ............. Red Fish Bay, (Port Mans- Committee resolution, field), Tex. June 17. 1949. Gulf Intracoastal Waterway at House Public Works Red Fish Bay (Port Mans- Committee resolution, field), Tex. Sept. 29, 1949. Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Rivers and Harbors Com- Camp John A. Hulen and Pala- mittee resolution, Sept. cios, Tex., channel to. 13, 1944. Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Senate Public Works erosion of Bolivar Peninsula Committee resolution, near Port Bolivar in Galveston Sept. 24, 1948. Bay. Gulf Intracoastal Waterway in House Public Works the vicinity of Aransas Pass. Committee resolution, Sept. 29, 1949. Gulf Intracoastal Waterway in House Public Works the vicinity of Aransas Pass, Committee resolution, and Channel from Harbor Is- Sept. 29, 1949. land to Aransas Pass. Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, River and Harbor Act, Waterway from Alvin, Tex., to. Mar. 2, 1945. Harlingen, Texas, tributary chan- House Public Works nel from Louisiana and Texas Committee resolution, Intracoastal Waterway. Feb. 17, 1950. Houston Ship Channel and Buf- House Public Works falo Bayou, Tex., for navigation Committee resolution, and flood control throughout Apr. 20, 1948. Buffalo Bayou watershed in- cluding modifications of pres- ently approved plan and re- quirements for local coopera- tion. Houston Ship Channel, Galves- House Public Works ton Channel, Galveston Har- Committee resolution, bor, and Channel from Galves- Apr. 21, 1950. ton Harbor to Texas City. 1186 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Houston Ship Channel, Tex., House Public W orks ......... ...... in vicinity of Turkey Bend. Committee resolution, Feb. 17, 1950. Jefferson County drainage dis- Flood Control Act, July ._ _.. ... . ... ... tricts, Tex., provision of out- 24, 1946. lets in interest of providing egress of flood waters into exist- ing waterways in general vicin- ity of Port Arthur, Tex., in- cluding Taylors Bayou, for flood control, drainage, and navigation. John A. Hulen, Camp, and Pala- Rivers and Harbors Comn-_............. cios, Tex., channel to the Intra- mittee resolution, Sept. coastal Waterway. 13, 1944. Kingsville, Tex., side channel Rivers and Harbors Com- _....... - ----- from Louisiana and Texas In- mittee resolution, Dec. tracoastal Waterway, via La- 2, 1946. guna Madre and Baffins Bay, including turning basin. Laguna Madre and Baffins Bay, Rivers and Harbors Com- - -------....... including a turning basin, mittee resolution, Dec. Louisiana and Texas Intra- 2, 1946. coastal Waterway, side channel to the vicinity of Kingsville, Tex., via. Laguna Madre and Baffins Bay, Rivers and Harbors Com- ---............ side channel through, from mittee reaolution, Apr. Louisiana and Texas Intra- 24, 1945. coastal Waterway, La. and Tex., to Riviera, including turning basin at latter point. Louisiana and Texas Intracoastal Rivers and Harbors Com- _ -................... Waterway, traffic interruptions mittee resolution, June at Brazos River and Colorado 7, 1945. River 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 24, 1945. Madre and Baffins Bay to Ri- viera, including turning basin at latter point. Louisiana and Texas Intracoastal Rivers and Harbors Comn- - ...- --- ----- Waterway, La. and Tex., side mittee resolution, Apr. channel to and through St. 24, 1945. Marys Bay and Mission River to Refugio, including turning basin at latter point. Louisiana and Texas Intracoastal House Public W orks ......... ...... Waterway, tributary channel Committee resolution, to Harlingen, Texas. Feb. 17, 1950. Mission River and St. Marys Rivers and Harbors Conm-............. Bay, side channel to and mittee resolution, Apr. through, from Louisiana and 24, 1945. Texas Intracoastal Waterway, La. and Tex., to Refugio, in- cluding turning basin at latter point. Neches River to Trinity River, River and Harbor Act,............... Tex., waterway via Pine Island Mar. 2, 1945. Bayou and extension. Oyster Creek, Tex.......... House Public Works .............. Committee resolution, June 2, 1949. Oyster Creek, Double Bayou, Rivers and Harbors Com-.... ..... East Bay Bayou, Spindletop mittee resolution, July Gulley, and Turtle Bayou, 20, 1946. STex., in interest of navigation drainage, and other purposes. Palacios and Port Lavaca, Tex., River and Harbor Act, .. ............... 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. BIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1187 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions-Continued Dare Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Palacios, Tex., and Camp John Rivers and Harbors Com- A. Hulen, channel to the Intra- mittee resolution, Sept. coastal Waterway. 13,1944. Pass Cavallo, Cotton Bayou, or River and Harbor Act, any other suitable outlet to the July 24, 1946. Gulf of Mexico, from Port La- vaca, Tex., and Palacios, Tex. Pass Cavallo to Port Lavaca, Rivers and Harbors Com- Tex., channel. mittee resolution, Sept. 10, 1946. Pine Island Bayou and extension, River and Harbor Act, Neches River to Trinity River, Mar. 2, 1945. Tex., waterway, via. Port Arthur Canal and Sabine- Senate Public Works Neches Waterway, Tex., deep Committee resolution, water channel through Sabine Apr. 20, 1948. Lake. Port Arthur, Tex., including Flood Control Act, July Taylors Bayou, for flood con- 24, 1946. trol, drainage, and navigation, in Jefferson County drainage districts, Tex., provision of out- lets in interests of providing egress of flood waters into exist- ing waterways in general vicin- ity of. Port Bolivar, Tex., Intracoastal Senate Public Works Waterway, erosion of Bolivar Committee resolution, Peninsula in Galveston Bay. Sept. 24, 1948. Port Lavaca, Tex., and Palacios, River and Harbor Act, Tex., channel to the Gulf of July 24, 1946. Mexico by way of Pass Cavallo, Cotton Bayou, or any other suitable outlet to the Gulf of Mexico. Port Lavaca to Pass Cavallo, Rivers and Harbors Com- Tex., channel. mittee resolution, Sept. 10, 1946. Port Mansfield (Red Fish Bay), Senate Public Works Tex., Gulf Intracoastal Water- Committee resolution, way. June 17, 1949. Port Mansfield (Red Fish Bay), House Public Works Tex., Gulf Intracoastal Water- Committee resolution, way. Sept. 29. 1949. Red Fish Bay (Port Mansfield), Senate Public Works Tex., Gulf Intracoastal Water- Committee resolution, way. June 17, 1949. Red Fish Bay (Port Mansfield), House Public Works Tex., Gulf Intracoastal Water- Committee resolution, ao, way. Refu Tex., side channel from Sept. 29, 1949. Rivers and Harbors Com- Louisiana-Texas Intracoastal mittee resolution, Apr. Waterway and turning basin 24, 1945. at, via St. Marys Bay and Mis- sion River, Tex. Riviera, Tex., side channel from Rivers and Harbors Com- Louisiana-Texas Intracoastal mittee resoultion, Apr. Waterway, through Laguna 24, 1945. Madre and Baffins Bay, and turning basin at. Sabine Lake. Sabine-Neches Wa- Senate Public Works terway and Port Arthur Canal, Committee resolution, Tex., deep water channel Apr. 20, 1948. through. Sabine-Neches Waterway, and Senate Public Works Port Arthur Canal, Tex., deep Committee resolution, water channel through Sabine Apr. 20, 1948. Lake. San Bernard River, Tex......... House Public Works Committee resolution, Feb. 17, 1949. St. Marys Bay and Mission Ri- ver, side channel to and Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee resolution, Apr. -------------- -------------- --------------- through, from Louisiana and 24, 1945. Texas Intracoastal Waterway, La. and Tex., to Refugio, in- cluding turning basin at latter point. 1188 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation i i i Seadrift, Tex., harbor of refuge at Rivers and Harbors Com- Feb. 10, 1950 H. 478, 81st Favorable. or near, on Guadalupe River, mittee resolution, Feb. Cong., 2d Tex. 15, 1946. sess. Spindletop Gulley, Double Rivers and Harbors Com- Bayou, East Bay Bayou, Oys- mittee resolution, July ter Creek, and Turtle Bayou, 20, 1946. Tex 1 in interest of navigation, drainage, and other pruposes. Taylors Bayou, for flood control, Flood Control Act, July drainage, and navigation, in 24, 1946. Jefferson County drainage dis- tricts, Tex., provision of out- lets in interest of providing egress of flood waters into exist- ing waterways in general v icin- ity of Port Arthur, Tex., in- cluding. Texas City Channel, Tex. (dike). Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee resolution, Dec. 16, 1944. Texas City Tex., Channel from House Public Works Galveston Harbor to, Galves- Committee resolution, ton channel, Galveston Harbor Apr. 21, 1950. and Houston Ship Channel. Trinity River to Neches River, River and Harbor Act, Tex., waterway via Pine Is- Mar. 2, 1945. land, Bayou and extension. Turkey Bend, Tex., Houston House Public Works Ship Channel in vicinity of. Committee resolution, Feb. 17, 1950. Turtle Bayou, Double Bayou, Rivers and Harbors Com- East Bay Bayou, Oyster Creek, mittee resolution, July and Spindletop Gulley, Tex., 20, 1946. in interest of navigation, drain- age and other purposes. Turtle Cove, Tex. _ -- River and Harbor Act, July 24, 1946. Water hyacinth obstruction in Rivers and Harbors Com- Lou'siana and other States af- mittee resolution, Feb. fected. 6, 1945. 23. INACTIVE NAVIGATION PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditure to Estimated full report June 30, 1950 amount re- Name of project see Annual quired to Report Mainte- complete for- New work nance 1. Johnsons Bayou, La.1............. 1933 $2, 261.35 $54. 042. 26 (2) 2. Mouth of Trinity River, 4 Tex.' -------------- 1928 1931 9 , 540.44 79, 920. 22 10,870.95 27 ,129. 21 (2) $10,000 3. Bastrop Bayou, Tex. .... 4. Brazos River, Tex., from Velasco to old Washington-------.... .......... _ 1924 216,989.48 223,010.52 (3) 5. Fast Bay Bayou (Hanna Reef), Tex.1 3-_.. 1922 2, 476.02 847.80 7, 500 6. Oyster Creek, Tex.3 - - - 1922 6,942. 24 7, 556. 73 (2) 7. 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. r 3 No commerce reported. 4 he River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950 (H. Doc. 768, 80th Cong., 2d sess.) revoked the 6-foot chan- nel for Bastrop Bayou as authorized by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945 (H. Doc. 337, 76th Cong., 1st sess.), and reauthorized only that portion of the existing 4- by 100-foot project lying westward of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1189 24. PLANT ALLOTMENT, GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - -------- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: --. Appropriated-... C ost... . Expenditures .... .------ -.- -.-.-- .--. - ........---------------------------------..------ .-.-- - .- .-- - - .- .-- - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - . - .. . .. . . . . Maintenance: Appropriated _.. -100, 000. 00 -217, 670. 94 -$324, 121. 12 -$50, 000. 00 -$250, 000.00 $1, 797, 485. 48 Cost... -- -------------------------------------------- -- -- - - - ----- Expenditures... --- 189, 423.60 151, 547. 22 -777, 668.48 201, 114.05 -538, 290.48 1, 226, 215. 39 25. BUFFALO BAYOU, TEX. Location.-These improvements are located on Buffalo Bayou. a tributary of the San Jacinto River, in Harris County, west and northwest of the city of Houston, Tex. (See U. S. G. S. quadrangle sheets for Harris County.) Existing project.-This provides for the improvement of Buf- falo Bayou and its tributaries above the turning basin (Houston) of the Houston Ship Channel to provide for the control of floods, the protection of the city of Houston from flood damages, and the prevention of the deposit of silt in the turning basin of the Hous- ton 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 estimated Federal cost is $9,000,000 for construction and $13,305,400 for lands and relocations; the estimated cost to local interests is $22,130,700, a total of $44,436,100. The estimated annual cost for maintenance (1950) is $114,600. 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 8 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 Department 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 fiscal year.-Operations during the fiscal year consisted of continuation of land acquisition for Barker Reservoir, Addicks Reservoir, and Buffalo Bayou Recti- fied Channel. Routine operation, maintenance and care were car- ried on from July 1949 to June 30, 1950, on Barker and Addicks Dams and the Rectified Channel. Total cost during the fiscal year was as follows: 1190 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 New work Maintenance Total Regular funds (hired labor) --........-.......... $79, 633.41 $93, 534. 68 $173,168.09 Total expenditures were $188,816.15, all from regular funds. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was 26 percent complete. Construction of Barker Dam was completed in 1945. Addicks Dam and channel rectification to South Canal were completed in October 1948. Land acquisitions for Barker and Addicks Dams and channel rectification work was 97 percent complete. No work was done on the second stage development which includes construction of South Canal and its appurtenant inter- section dam and rectification work. To complete the project, subsurface explorations and detailed design must be completed and construction of remaining units of the authorized project accomplished. Total cost under the existing project to June 30, 1950, was as follows: New work Maintenance Total Regular funds... ... .. $8,147, 864.03 ...----------------------- $380,486. 58 $8, 528, 350. 61 Advanced funds .... _ - --...... ............. 2, 900, 000.00-- - - -2, 900, 000.00 Total for all work-... ---.. . - ..... -.. 11,047,864.03 380, 486. 58 11,428,350.61 Total expenditures were $11,427,193.47, of which $2,900,000 was from advanced funds. Proposed operations. The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $122,584.14, plus an anticipated allot- ment of $234,500 during fiscal year 1951, a total of $357,084.14, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1949 .............................. $1,157.14 New work: Continuation of land acquisition for Addicks, Barker and Channel Rectification by hired labor .................. 265,563.58 Maintenance: Operations ................................ $15,762.00 Ordinary maintenance ...................... 61,470.00 Improvement and reconstruction ............. .13,131.42 90,363.42 Total for all work ................................. 357,084.14 The additional sum of $100,000 can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1952 for operations, ordinary maintenance, and reconstruction. FLOOD CONTROL-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1191 Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated ... 3, 350,000.00 $ 200, 000. 00 $1, 754, 700.00 . ...... $8, 243, 527. 6 Cost ..-.... 272, 557. 35 2, 025, 660. 85 1, 928, 399. 19 $1, 329, 209. 85 $79, 633.41 8, 147, 864. 08 Expenditures .... 229, 818. 81 1, 905, 810. 61 1, 735, 239.16 1, 679, 217.96 91, 088. 53 8,147, 505. 11 Maintenance: Appropriated ... 68, 850. 00 80, 000. 00 93, 500. 00 116, 900.00 406, 250. 60 Cost_.. ...... --- 53, 354.17 30, 760. 70 101,052. 74 92, 366. 12 93, 534.68 380, 486. 8 Expenditures .... 49, 511.49 30, 865. 57 93, 985.33 98, 275. 26 97, 727.62 379, 688.36 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ...................... $65,034.31 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 .... 234,500.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 .... 299,534.31 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.................. 13,997,300.00 Advanced funds Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated.. $400, 000. 00 $2,900,000.00 Cost.... . . . . 38, 349.14 $424, 847.45 2, 900, 000.00 Expenditures - - 38,355. 00 424, 847. 45 2, 900, 000.00 Maintenance: Appropriated... Cost ...- ... Expenditures... 26. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES FOR FLOOD CONTROL The cost of the work during the fiscal year amounted to $145,- 684.54 and expenditures were $148,388.47. The balance unexpend- ed at the end of the fiscal year, $13,515.89, plus an allotment of $115,000 for the fiscal year 1951, less accounts payable June 30, 1950, $10,265.24, a total of $118,250.65, will be applied as needed in payment of expenses incurred for work scheduled under the project during the fiscal year 1951. The additional sum of $170,000 can be profitably expended for work scheduled under the project during fiscal year 1952. 1192 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30. 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated-............ Cost..- - ------------------------- - - Expenditures--- Maintenance: Appropriated- -_- $35, 000. 00 $60, 500. 00 $65, 000.00 $167, 402.35 $97, 000.00 $1, 766, 901.06 Cost...- 102, 705.65 61, 944. 17 66, 360.99 115, 873.84 145, 684. 54 1, 763, 650.41 Expenditures - - 106, 612.97 67,123.16 60, 507.10 110, 386.44 148, 388.47 1, 753, 385. 17 27. INACTIVE FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditure to full report June 33, 1950 Estimated Name of project see Annual amount re- Report Mainte- q red to for- New work n nce complete 1. Snagging and clearing under authority of sec. 1943 $25,702.86 -- (1) 2 of the Flood Control Act approved Aug. 28, 1937, as amended. 2. Emergency flood control work under author- 1949 ..... . $406, 075.31 (1) ity of the Flood Control Act approved Aug. 18, 1941 as amended. 3. Emergency flood control work under au'hor- 1949 .. 1,364, 659.90 (1) ity of Public Laws 138 and 318, 78th Cong., and Public Law 75, 79th Cong. 1 Completed. Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood control) acts and committee resolutions Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No mendation 1 - 1 1 -c - ,- 1--,- - -- - Austin-Washington Soil Con- Flood Control Act, May servation District, Tex., 17, 1950. streams and their larger tribu- taries for flood control and drainage. Bastrop-Fayette Soil Conserva- Flood Control Act, May tion District, Tex., streams 17, 1950. and their larger tributaries for flood control and drainage. Brays Bayou, Tex., Buffalo Flood Control Commit- Bayou and Houston Ship tee resolution, July 16, Channel, for flood control and 1945. drainage for. Brazoria-Galveston Soil Conser- Flood Control Act, June vation District, Texas, streams, 30, 1948. for navigation, flood control, and drainage. Buffalo Bayou and Houston Ship Flood Control Commit- Channel, Tex., for flood control tee resolution, July 16, and drainage for Brays Bayou, 1945. Tex. Buffalo Bayou and Houston Ship House Public Works Channel, Tex., for navigation Committee resolution, and flood control throughout Apr. 20. 1948. Buffalo Bayou watershed in- cluding modifications of pre- sently approved plan and re- quirements for local coopera- tion. FLOOD CONTROL-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1193 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood control acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Calhoun-Victoria Soil Conserva- Flood Control Act, May tion District, Texas, streams 18, 1950. and their larger tributaries for flood control and drainage. Cameron County, Tex.; Lower Flood Control Act, May _. Rio Grande Valley, including 17, 1950. si teams in Starr, Hidalgo, Cam- eron and Willacy Counties, Tex., in the interest of flood control and drainage. Coastal I lains Soil Conservation Flood Control Act, June_ District, Tex., streams, for 30, 1948. navigation, flood control, and drainage. Copano Bay Soil Conservation Flood Control Act, May _. District, Tex., streams and 17, 1950. their larger tributaries for flood control and drainage. Fayette, Bastrop, Soil Conserva- Flood Control Act, May_ lion District, Tex., streams and 17, 1950. their larger tributaries for flood control and drainage. Galveston, Brazoria, Soil Conser- Flood Control Act, June_ vation District, Tex., streams. 30, 1948. for navigation, flood control and drainage. Hidalgo County, Tex.; Lower Flood Control Act, May Rio Grande Valley, including 17, 1950. streams in Starr, Hidalgo, Cameron and Willacy Coun- ties, Tex., in the interest of flood control and drainage. Houston Ship Channel and Flood Control Commit- Buffalo Bayou, Tex., for flood tee resolution, July conti ol and drainage for Brays 16, 1945. Bayou, Tex. Houston Ship Channel and Buf- House Public Works falo Bayou, Tex., for naviga- Committee resolution, tion and flood control through- Apr. 20, 1948. out Buffalo Bayou Watershed including modifications of pres- ently approved plan and re- quirements for local coopera- tion. Jefferson County Drainage Dis- Flood Control Act, July - trict, Tex., provision of outlets 24, 1946. in interest of providing egress of flood waters into existing waterways in general vicinity of Port Arthur, Tex., including Taylors Bayou, for flood con- trol, drainage, and navigation. Lower Rio Grande Valley, in- Flood Control Act, May - cluding streams in Starr, Hidal- 17, 1950. go, Cameron and Willacy Counties, Tex., in the interest of flood control and drainage. Matagorda County Soil Conser- Flood Control Act, June vation District, Tex., streams, 30, 1948. for navigation, flood control, and drainage. Middle Guadalupe Basin Soil Flood Control Act, May - Conservation District, Tex., 17, 1950. streams and their larger tribu- taries for flood control and drainage. Navasota Soil Conservation Dis- Flood Control Act, May - trict, Tex., streams and their 17, 1950. larger tributaries for flood con- trol and drainage. 1194 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19 5 0 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood control acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Port Arthur, Tex., including Flood Control Act, July Taylors Bayou, for flood con- 24, 1946. trol, drainage, and navigation, in Jefferson County drainage Dis- tricts, Texas, provisions of out- lets in interest of providing egress flood waters into existing waterways in general vicinity of. Port Arthur, Tex., with a view to Flood Control Act, July ....... providing protection against 24, 1946. damages from Sabine Lake resulting from erosion and from floods due to hurricane winds and tide. Sabine Lake, with a view to Flood Control Act, July ....... providing protection for Port 24, 1946. Arthur, Tex., against damages resulting from erosion and from floods due to Hurricane, winds and tide. Starr County, Tex.; Lower Rio Flood Control Act, May Grande Valley, including 17, 1950. streams in Starr, Hidalgo, Cameron, and Willacy Coun- ties, Tex., in the interest of flood control and drainage. Taylors Bayou, for flood control, Flood Control Act, July drainage, and navigation, in 24, 1946. Jefferson County drainage dis- dricts, Texas, provision of out- lets in interest of providing egress of flood waters into ex- isting waterways in general vicinity of Port Arthur, Tex., including. Texas City, Tex., with a view to Flood Control Act, June providing for its protection 30, 1948. against stroms and erosion. Trinity Bay Soil Conservation Flood Control Act, June District, Tex., streams, for 30, 1948. navigation, flood control, and drainage. Victoria, Calhoun-, Soil Conser- Flood Control Act, May servation District, Tex., 17, 1950. streams and their larger tribu- taries for flood control and drainage. Washington, Austin, Soil Conser- Flood Control Act, May .... vation District, Tex., streams 17, 1950.I and their larger tributaries for flood control and drainage. Willacy County, Tex.; Lower Rio Flood Control Act, May Grande Valley, including 17, 1950. streams in Starr, Hidalgo, Cameron and Willacy Count- ies, Tex., in the interest of flood control and drainage. IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE FORT WORTH, TEX., DISTRICT The district comprises all of Texas south of the Red River drainage 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 drainage sys- tem, 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 is responsible for supervision and prosecution of all work relating to flood control and water conservation and utilization within the territorial limits described above. Excluded from its responsibility of the Fort Worth District are the navigation and major drainage projects along the coastal plain. District Engineer: Col. Delbert B. Freeman, Corps of Engi- neers from April 16, 1950. Division Engineer of the Southwestern Division, Dallas, Tex., comprising the Galveston, Tex., Fort Worth, Tex., Albuquerque, N. Mex., Little Rock, Ark., and Tulsa, Okla districts: Col. Louis W. Prentiss, Corps of Engineers. IMPROVEMENTS Navigation Flood control-Continued Page Page 1. Neches and Angelina 14. Hords Creek Reservoir, Rivers, Tex. ........... 1196 Pecan Bayou, Tex .... 1219 2. Examinations and surveys, 15. Lake Brownwood, Pecan (general) ............. 1199 Bayou, Tex. ........... 1221 16. North Concho River, Tex. 1222 Flood control 17. Canyon Reservoir, Guada- lupe R., Tex. .......... 1225 3. Trinity River and tribu- 18. Emergency flood control taries, Tex.......... 1201 work under authority of 4. Lavon Reservoir, Tex. ... 1202 the Flood Control Act 5. Garza-Little Elm Reser- approved Aug. 18, 1941 1226 voir, Tex ............ 1204 19. Emergency flood control 6. Grapevine Reservoir, Tex. 1206 work under authority of 7. Dallas Floodway, Tex... 1209 Public Laws 138 and 318, 8. Benbrook Reservoir, Tex... .1210 78th Cong., Public Law 9. Fort Worth Floodway, 75, 79th Cong., Public Tex. .................. 1212 Laws 102 and 858, 80th 10. Buffalo Bayou, Tex ...... 1213 Cong................ 1226 11. Whitney Reservoir, Brazos 20. Preliminary examinations, River, Tex. .......... 1214 surveys and contingen- 12. Belton Reservoir, Leon cies for flood control .. 1227 River, Tex ........... 1216 21. Inactive flood control pro- 13. Mill Creek, Brazos River jects .................. 1228 Tex................. 1218 22. Plant allotment .......... 1228 1195 1196 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 1. NECHES AND ANGELINA RIVERS, TEX. Location.-The Neches River has its source 60 miles southeast of Dallas and flows generally southeast 416 miles to Sabine Lake 4 miles east of Port Arthur, Tex. The Angelina River flows south- east 200 miles to its confluence with the Neches River 126 miles above its mouth. The authorized features are located as follows: Rockland Dam on Neches River approximately 3 miles west of Rockland, Tex.; McGee Bend Dam on Angelina River approxi- mately 10 miles northwest of Jasper, Texas; Dam A on Neches River approximately 4 miles west of Horger, Tex.; Dam B on Neches River approximately one-half mile north of Town Bluff, Tex. (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 navigation resulting from floods, and provide a regu- lated flow in the lower river to supply municipal, agricultural, and industrial demands. In addition these proposed projects would permit the development of a large amount of firm power and afford opportunities for recreation. 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 con- ditions. The following tabulation gives descriptive data on these dams and reservoirs. Name of dam Name...-------------------------.......... Rockland McGee Bend Dam Dam Dam A Dam B Nearest City.. ------ Rockland, Tex. Jasper, Tex. Ilorger, Tex. Town Bluff, Tex. Distance above mouth of Neches River (river mile)- - -- 160. 4 .-------- 151.3 ---------. 142 .----. 113.7 Height of dam above river bottom (feet)---------------------- 106 -- 128 ------------32----------- 35. Type of dam. :::::: : Earth fill ... Earth fill- Concrete - Concrete and earth Storage capacity-flood control (acre-feet) -... 1,020,100 ... . 1,148,900 .... None-..... . None. Power and regulation of flow (acre- feet).- ----------------------- 1, 125, 500-.. 1,383,500-.. Pondage .. Pondage. Dead storage (acre-feet)....---------- 1,141,700 ... 1,508,400... None..-------- None. Estimated cost (1950): Construction ----------------- $35, 416,000 $37,137,000 $2, 814,400 $6,178, 700 Lands and damages ....... 5,425,000 5, 583, 000 5, 600 1,166, 300 Total.. .. ..---------------------- 40, 841, 000 242, 720, 000 2, 820, 000 1 7, 345, 000 1 Includes $2,000,000 contributed funds. 2 Includes $3, 000.00 contributed funds. RIVERS AND HARBORS-FORT WORTH, TEX., DISTRICT 1197 The estimated cost of the project, based on 1950 prices, is $81,546,100 for construction and $12,179,900 for lands and dam- ages, a total of $93,726,000, including $5,000,000 to be contributed by local interests. 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 hydro- electric power (See S. Doc. 98, 76th Cong., 1st sess.) The River and Harbor Act approved June 30, 1948 modified this project so as to provide that the local agency which gives assurances that upon completion of the entire project it will con- tribute toward the first cost of the work the sum of $5,000,000, will be permitted to withdraw from the pool of Dam "B" not to exceed 2,000 cubic feet of water per second for its own use (Public Law No. 858, 80th Cong., 2d sess.). Local cooperation.-This project was adopted subject to the provision 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 the Army 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 has furnished assurances, approved by the Sec- retary of the Army on November 13, 1947, that at any time after Congress appropriates sufficient funds for construction of Dam B and its reservoir which, as estimated by the Corps of Engineers, United States Army, would by the addition of $2,000,000 be suf- ficient to complete Dam B and its reservoir, upon demand by the Secretary of the Army, the Authority will contribute $2,000,000 toward the construction of Dam B and its reservoir; and upon completion of the McGee Bend Dam and its reservoir the sum of $3,000,000 will be contributed toward the first cost of the project. To date $1,500,000 has been contributed toward the first cost of Dam B; additional contribution in the amount of $500,000 is anticipated July 6, 1950. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Operations during the fiscal year consisted of continuation of land acquisition for Dam B; continuation of completion of contract for construction of earthen embankment and spillway, Dam B; and continuation of reservoir clearing operations, Dam B. Review of the preliminary investigations and engineering studies for McGee Bend, with a view to reducing the size of this element of the project, was initiated. Total cost during the fiscal year was $1,777,652.58 for new work, of which $142,340.63 was by hired labor and $1,635,311.95 was by contract. Total expenditures were $1,661,158.97. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was 5 percent complete. Preliminary investigations and engineering studies for detailed plans were 100 percent complete for Dam B, Rockland, and Dam A. Review of the preliminary studies for McGee Bend were 5 percent complete. Detailed plans and speci- fications for Dam B were 99 percent complete. The Dam B ele- ment of the existing project was 50 percent complete. 939127-51-vol. I ,-76 1198 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Total cost under the existing project to June 30, 1950, was $4,616,860.05 all for new work from regular funds. Total expendi- tures were $4,327,984.82. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance, including ac- counts receivable, $2,785,115.18, plus an allotment of $1,054,000 for fiscal year 1951, and $500,000 contributed by local interests for construction of Dam B, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950 .......................... $288,887.35 New work: McGee Bend: Review of engineering studies and design by hired labor .............. $22,500.00 Preparation of detailed plans and specification by hired labor ...... 220,060.71 Planning for land acquisition ...... 20,000.00 262,560.71 Dam B: Preparation of detailed plans and specifications by hired labor ...... 31,409.34 Completion of spillway and earthen embankment and supply of apurte- nant spillway equipment by contract 1,612,107.67 Completion of reservoir clearing by contract ......................... 1,035,877.80 Snagging and clearing of river chan- nel by contract .................. 45,000.00 Land acquisition by hired labor .... 1,063,272.31 3,787,667.12 Total for all work ............................ 4,339,115.18 The additional sum of $35,000 can be profitably expended for the following schedule of work during the fiscal year 1952: Maintenance: Operations ................................................. $8,000 Ordinary repairs and maintenance ........................... 24,000 Participation in studies for reservoir operation, sedimentation, etc ........................................................ 3,000 Total .................................................. 35,000 Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated ..- 1, 062, 000. 00 $315, 000. 00 $2, 218, 000. 00 $1, 818,100. 00 $200, 000.00 $5, 613,100. 00 Cost---...-------- 814, 073.97 364, 696. 27 271, 225. 41 1, 389, 211.82 1, 709, 383. 18 4, 548, 590. 65 Expenditures- -...-800, 010.80 367,168.63 282, 261.79 1, 217, 384. 63 1, 604, 923.91 4, 271, 749. 76 Maintenance: Appropriated--...----------- ....... ---...------ ----------------------------------- Cost... ..- -- ----- -- ------------ ---------- ----------- ----- -------------- Expenditures- . ..-- -- ------------- ------------ ------- ..........-------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................. $125,887.64 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ..... 1,054,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ...... 1,179,887.64 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................. 82,058,900.00 RIVERS AND HARBORS-FORT WORTH, TEX., DISTRICT 1199 Cost and financial summary CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - - ---- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated ... - $1, 500, 000.00 $1, 500,000.00 Cost- -- 68, 269. 40 68, 269. 40 Expenditures--....-- ---------------- . .. -------------- 56, 235.06 56, 235.06 Maintenance: Appropriated... Cost-...-.....---- ------------------- ----------------------- Expenditures.. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................... $139,520.00 Appropriated for fiscal year 1951 ...................... 500,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ...... 639,520.00 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................. 3,000,000.00 2. EXAMINATIONS AND SURVEYS (GENERAL) The cost of work during the fiscal year amounted to $139,082.79 and the expenditures were $118,519.09. The unexpended balance at the end of the fiscal year, $20,637.33, plus allotment of $102,000 for examinations and surveys for fiscal year 1951, will be applied as needed in payment of expenses to be incurred under this head- ing during the fiscal year 1951. The additional sum of $60,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing fiscal year 1952 for examinations and surveys. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including .---- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated-....-- .--- ............------------------------------------------ Cost ----....-------------------------------------------------- - -- Expenditures--...--_-------------------------------- Maintenance: Appropriated....- - $343, 944.41 .. . $179, 543.06 $72, 256. 51 $120, 000. 00 $815, 480. 28 Cost--------...---. 107, 942. 58 $236, 001. 83 179, 543.06 53, 100.09 139, 082. 79 815,406. 65 Expenditures --....107, 942. 58 236, 001.83 179, 543.09 53,100,09 118, 519.09 794, 842. 95 1200 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolution Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Allens Creek, tributary of Brazos River and Harbor Act, Mar. 13, H. 535, 81st Favorable. River, Austin County, Tex., Aug. 26, 1937. 1950 Cong., 2d for navigation and flood con- sess. trol '. Angelina and Neches Rivers, Rivers and Harbors Tex., for additional navigation Committee Resolution, facilities. May 24, 1946. Big Sandy Creek, Tex. (tribu- River and Harbor Act, tary of Sabine River). Mar. 2, 1945. Brazos River and Freeport Har- Rivers and Harbors Mar. 13, H. 535, 81st Do. bor, Tex., for navigation, flood Committee, resolution, 1950 Cong., 2d control, and other purposes on Sept. 5, 1944. sess. Jones Creek and vicinity, Tex.1 Brazos River, Tex., comprehen- River and Harbor Act, _. do .... __ ...do.....__ Do. sive survey for navigation, flood Aug. 26, 1937. control and other water uses. ' Brazos River, Tex., to provide Rivers and Harbors __ do---..........do....._ Do. navigable channel from Rich- Committee resolution, mond to the Intracoastal Sept. 22, 1944. Waterway. 1 Colorado River, Tex.......... River and Harbor Act, Mar. 2, 1945. Colorado River, Tex., for naviga- Commerce Committee tion and flood control. resolution, Aug. 4, 1936. Colorado River and tributaries, River and Harbor Act, Tex., improvement for levees Aug. 26, 1937. and flood control. Freeport Harbor and Brazos Rivers and Harbors Mar. 13, H. 535, 81st D3. River, Tex., for navigation, Committee Resolution, 1950 Cong., 2d flood control, and other pur- Sept. 5, 1944. sess. poses on Jones Creek and vi- cinity, Tex. 1 Garza Dam, Trinity River and Rivers and Harbors tributaries, Tex., at and above. Committee resolution, Nov. 30, 1945. Gaudalupe River, Tex., improve- Rivers and Harbors ment for navigation, flood con- Committee resolution, trol, power and irrigation Apr. 8, 1938. (final report). Guadalupe River, Tex., Victoria Rivers and Harbors to Gonzales, for navigation, CommitteD resolution, flood control, power, and re- Mar. 29, 1945. lated purposes. Jones Creek, Tex., in the interest1 River and Harbor Act, Mrr. 13, H. 535, 81st Do. of navigation and flood control. Mar. 2, 1945. 1950 Cong., 2d sess. Jones Creek and vicinity, Tex., Rivers and Harbors .... 0do....... Do. for navigation, flood control, Committee resolution, and other purposes (Review of Sept. 5, 1944. Freeport Harbor and Brazos River, Tex.). Neches and Angelina Rivers, Rivers and Harbors Tex., for additional navigation Committee resolution, facilities. May 24, 1946. Neches River and tributaries, River and Harbor Act, Tex., in the interest of naviga- Mar. 2, 1945. tion, flood control, and other water uses. Neches River to Trinity River, River and Harbor Act, Tex., waterway via Pine Is- Mar. 2, 1945. land Bayou and extension. Oyster Creek, Tex., to provide Rivers and Harbors Mar. 13, H. 535, 81st Do. navigation, channel from Sugar Committee resolution, 1950. Cong., 2d Land to Intracoastal Water- Sept. 22, 1944. sess. way. 1 Pine Island Bayou and exten- River and Harbor Act, sion, Neches River to Trinity Mar. 2, 1945. River, Tex., waterway, via. Sabine River and tributaries, River and Harbor Act, Tex., for navigation, flood con- Mar. 2, 1945. trol and other water uses. Sabine River, Tex., for flood Flood Control Commit- control and power development tee resolution, Mar. 20, in Big Sandy Creek. 1945. I Formerly of Galveston District. FLOOD CONTROL-FORT WORTH, TEX., DISTRICT 1201 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Sabine River, Tex., for flood Flood Control Commit----------------------- control and power develop- tee resolution, Mar. 20, ment. 1945. Sabine-Neches waterway, Tex., ....---- River and Harbor Act,--- -------.. ---- improvements in the interest Mar. 2, 1945. of navigation and prevention of damage by floods. San Antonio River, Tex., im- River and Harbor Act,---------------------- prov ment f o r navigation, June 20, 1938. flood control, power, and pre- vention of erosion. Seadrift, Texas, channel at, with Rivers and Harbors------...........--- ------------ a view to improvement of Committee resolution, na~ Iation. Sept. 25, 1937. Trinity River and tributaries, Rivers and Harbors---------------------- Tex., at and above Garza Committee resolution, D sim. Nov. 3), 1945. Tr nity River and tributaries, Rivers C. and Harbors---------------------..d Tix., fir navigation, flood Committee resolution, contrl and allied purposes. Feb. 28, 1945. Trinity River and tributaries, Rivers and Harbors ------.............. ---- Tex., for navigation and flcod Committee resolution, control. Trinity Mar. 31, 1944. River to Neches River, River and Harbor Act, -------...........----.......... Tex., waterway via Pine Is- Mar. 2, 1945. land Bayou and extension. Trinity River i the Richland, Rivers and Harbors ................... Chambers and Cedar C:eek Committee resolution, Areas, Tex. (interim report). Feb. 28, 1945. Trinity River in the Richland, Rivers and Harborsan ................... Chambers and Cedar Creek Committee resolution, Areas, Tex. (interim report). Mar. 31, 1944. 3. TRINITY RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES, TEX. Location.-These improvements are located in the upper portion of the Trinity River Basin within a 50-mile radius of Dallas, Tex. Existing project.-The River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1945, adopted the comprehensive plan of improvement for navi- gation, flood control, and allied purposes, in the Trinity River Basin, as outlined in House Document No. 403, Seventy-seventh Congress, first session. This plan provides for the construction at this time of Benbrook, 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 con- tained in House Document No. 533, Seventy-eighth Congress, second session, which provides for the construction of the Lavon Reservoir on the East Fork of the Trinity River. The River and Harbor Act approved July 24, 1946, further modified the author- ized Lavon Reservoir to provide for conservation storage as may be determined warranted by the Secretary of War upon the rec- ommendations of the Chief of Engineers. The latest published maps are contained in the project documents. As itemized in the tables below, the estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1950, is $77,084,300, including $8,764,000 non-Federal costs. The flood control works included in the comprehensive plan are listed below: 1202 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Dam and reservoirs Name Benbrook Lavon Grapevine Garza-Little Elm Nearest city--------------- Benbrook-- .. Lavon ..... Grapevine..... Lewisville. Distance above mouth (miles) 15_ _55. 9 - - 11. 7 30. .-----------. Height (feet)--------------- 130 --- 69- -- 137------------125. Type___--------------- Earth fill-------..Earth fill-------..Earth fill-------..Earth fill. Reservoir capacity (acre-feet)-- 258, 630-.-. . 423, 400.. - -. 434, 200 .. .. 1, 016, 200. Power development..---------None ........ None ...... None .----------None. Estimated cost: Construction -------------- $9, 483,300 $8, 581,800 $8, 886,100 $21, 714,900 Lands and damages.... . 2, 516, 700 3,418, 200 2, 777, 900 4,930, 000 _12, - Total_-_...- 000, 000 12, 000, 000 1 11, 664, 000 2 26, 644, 900 1 Includes $2,174,000 non-Federal costs. 2Includes $3,323,000 non-Federal costs. Local protection works Estimated cost Dis- Location Stream tance Type structure Construc- Lands above tion and Total mouth damages' Miles Fort Worth..._ Clear and West Forks- 560 Levee and channel $6, 237,900 $275, 000 $6, 513, 400 clearing Dallas....--------Elm Fork and Trinity 505 --do 7,800,000 .------------- 402, 000 262,000 28, River. 1 Includes $2,505,000 non-Federal costs. 2 Includes $3,323,000 non-Federal costs. See individual reports for further details. 4. LAVON RESERVOIR, TEX. Location.-The improvement is located 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, a unit of the com- prehensive plan for flood control in the Trinity River Basin, pro- vides for the construction of an earth fill dam, approximately 9,540 feet in length, including a gate-controlled concrete spillway 568 feet in length located 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 conservation, 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 1950, is $8,581,800 for construction and $3,418,200 for lands and damages, a total of $12,000,000. 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 modi- fied by the River and Harbor Act approved July 24, 1946. The latest published maps are contained in the project documents. Local cooperation.-Section2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. FLOOD CONTROL-FORT WORTH, TEX., DISTRICT 1208 Operations and results during fiscal year.-Operations during the fiscal year consisted of continuation of preparation of detailed plans and specifications, continuation of land acquisition, con- tinuation of construction for excavation of spillway and comple- tion of embankment, initiation of construction of spillway, completion of relocation of Texas Power and Light Co. lines, and initiation of initial reservoir clearing. Total cost during the, fiscal year was $2,632,319.02, all for new work from regular funds. Total expenditures were $1,973,- 699.95. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was 28 percent complete. Detailed plans and specifications were 88 per- cent complete, land acquisition was 31 percent complete, and construction was 19 percent complete. Total cost under the existing project to June 30, 1950 was $4,- 156,071.14, all for new work from regular funds. Total expendi- tures were $3,427,863.75. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance at the end of the fiscal year, $1,971,336.25, plus an anticipated allotment of $3,436,000.00 during fiscal year 1951, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950 ......................... .$740,207.39 New work: Preparation of detailed plans and specifica- tions by hired labor ................ $41,424.18 Continuation of excavation of spillway and completion of earthen embankment by continuing contract .................. 433,454.21 Continuation of construction of spillway by continuing contract ................... 1,614,031.93 Relocation of railroads, roads and utilities by contract .......................... 875,400.56 Relocation of cemeteries ............... . 6,600.00 Reservoir clearing by contract .......... 281,184.61 Continuation of land acquisition ........ 1,415,033.37 4,667,128.86 Total for all work ................................ 5,407,336.25 The additional sum of $1,285,000 for new work and $20,000 for maintenance can be profitably expended for the following sched- ule of work during the fiscal year 1952: New work: Preparation of detailed plans and specifications... $7,900 Completion of excavation of spillway and completion of earthen embarkment by continuing contract.. 110,581 Completion of construction of spillway by con- tinuing contract ............................. 421,379 Completion of relocation of G.C. & S.F. Ry. by continuing contract .......................... 457,000 Completion of final reservoir clearing .......... 81,100 Continuation of land acquisition ................ 199,040 Improvements to access roads under reservoir man- agement by contract .......................... 8,000 _ _ 1,285,000 Maintenance: Operations .................................... 4,510 Ordinary repairs and maintenance .............. 9,380 1204 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Participation in studies for reservoir operation, sedimentation, etc. ........................... 5,260 Improvement and reconstruction ................ 850 20,000 Total for all work ................................... 1,305,000 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated .. $194, 900.00 ------------ $500,000.00 $2,800,000.00 $2, 604, 300.00 $6,099, 200.00 Cost. ..-----.----. 153,981.11 $36,023.48 245, 452. 62 1, 088,294.91 2, 632, 319.02 4,156, 071. 14 Expenditures .... 153,981.11 36,021.08 165, 030.45 1, 099,131.16 1, 973, 699.95 3, 427, 863.75 Maintenance: . . . . . . . . . A Coppropriated. .............. stt . .................... .....-..-..--.--.- -- .............- ...... ..--.-.... ............ ...... ....... Expenditures .- . . . . . . .- -.- --... . . . . Other new work data: Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ......... .$3,436,000 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ........................ 2,464,800 5. GARZA-LITTLE ELM RESERVOIR, TEX. Location.-The improvement is located in Denton County, Tex., on Elm Fork of Trinity River, 30 river miles above its confluence with Trinity River and about 22 miles northwest of city of Dallas, Tex. Existing project.-The plan of improvement, a unit of the com- prehensive plan for flood control in the Trinity River Basin, pro- vides for the construction of a single earth-filled dam and reser- voir 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 Aubrey Reservoir. The reservoir provides a storage capacity of 526,700 acre-feet for flood control, 436,000 acre-feet for conserva- tion, and a sedimentation reserve of 53,500 acre-feet-a total of 1,016,200 acre-feet. Of the total conservation storage 415,000 acre-feet are to be provided for the city of Dallas: the incremental cost of which is to be borne by the city. The estimated cost, revised in 1950, is $21,714,900 for construc- tion and $4,930,000 for lands and damages, a total of $26,644,900, including $3,323,000 to be contributed by local interests. 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.-Constructionof the project is subject to the condition that local interests (city of Dallas) contribute the incre- mental cost now estimated to be $3,323,000, for which they will receive 310,000 acre-feet of conservation storage. In addition, the city of Dallas will convey sufficient interests over all lands com- prising the existing reservoir and appurtenances now controlled by the city of Dallas, to insure the proper operation and manage- FLOOD CONTROL--FORT WORTH, TEX., DISTRICT 1205 ment of the project, the power to control and limit development, including improvements existing on Garza Dam, the reservoir lands, and appurtenances and the right to breach Garza Dam in such manner and degree deemed necessary by the United States for the Garza-Little Elm Reservoir and in exchange for these rights and privileges the city of Dallas is to receive 105,000 acre- feet of additional conservation storage in the Garza-Little Elm Reservoir. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Operations during the fiscal year consisted of the continuation of preparation of detailed plans and specifications, the continuation of land acquisi- tion, completion of construction of a portion of the earthen em- bankment, initiation of spillway excavation and second stage earthen embankment, initiation of relocation of electric distribu- tion lines, and initiation of relocation of Lone Star Gas Co. lines. Total cost during the fiscal year was $835,645.52, all for new work from regular funds. Total expenditures during the fiscal year were $829,750.65. Conditions at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was 6 percent complete. The preparation of detailed plans and specifica- tions was 54 percent complete, land acquisition was 11 percent complete, and construction was 3 percent complete. Total cost under the existing project to June 30, 1950 was $1,- 613,925.86, all for new work from regular funds. Total expendi- tures were $1,586,635.71. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $1,781,964.29, plus an anticipated allotment of $3,000,000 during fiscal year 1951, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950 .......................... $45,290.15 New work: Preparation of detailed plans and specifi- cations .............................. $160,350.41 Relocation of highways and utilities by contract ............................. 922,584.32 Continuation of spillway excavation and second stage earthen embankment by con- tinuing contract ....................... 1,270,642.36 Erosion control ........................ 500.00 Construction of visitors overlook facilities by contract .......................... 5,715.00 Initiation of construction of outlet works by continuing contract ................ 505,143.86 Construction of third stage embankment by contract ............................. 1,092,180.00 Continuation of land acquisition by con- tinuing contract ..................... 779,558.19 4,736,674.14 Total for all work .............................. 4,781,964.29 The additional sum of $3,700,000 can be profitably expended for the following schedule of work during the fiscal year 1952: New work: Preparation of detailed plans and specifications............ $60,000 Relocation of highways, railroads and utilities by contract .. 771,000 Initiation of cemetery relocations by contract ............ 70,000 Completion of spillway and second stage embankment by continuing contract ................................... 211,080 1206 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Completion of outlet works by continuing contract ...... 1,242,600 Initiation of construction of fourth stage embankment by continuing contract ................................... 508,320 Initiation of construction of spillway by continuing .contract 237,000 Initiation of reservoir clearing by contract .............. 100,000 Continuation of land acquisition ........................ 500,000 Total for all work .................................. 3,700,000 Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ------ ---- _ fiscal sears 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated - - - $536,300. 00 .... .... $500, 000. 00 $2, 232, 300.00 $3, 268, 600.00 Cost---...-------- 177, 073. 47 $188, 691.19 - $38, 974.42 373, 541. 26 835, 645.52 1, 613, 925.86 Expenditures ...- - 176, 012.80 189, 544.90 36, 357.04 354, 970.32 829, 750.65 1,586, 635.71 Maintenance: Appropriated... C ost- -. ...-------- .. -----.... .. ..... ---------- ------------ ------------ --------- -- - ----- -- Expenditures............. ...--.... Other new work data: Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ...... $3,000,000 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ........................ 17,053,300 CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - - ---- --- ------ fiscal yea's 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 to 1946 prior New work: Contributed ...----------------------. -------------- $500,000.00 .. $500,000.00 ..-------------- Cost.--.... ...---------- -----.------------.------------.---------- .------------- E xpenditures-... . . -. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .---- - - -.. .. . . .--- ........... Maintenance: Appropriated..... -- - -- - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - ------ - -- - - - ------------- Cost --...--------------------------------------------------------------------- Expenditures---...-- - - - - - -- -- - - -- - --------------- -- - - - - - - - - - - - - Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be contributed for completion of existing project............ -$2,823,000 6. GRAPEVINE RESERVOIR, TEX. Location.-The improvement is located 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 miles northwest of the city of Dallas, Tex. Existing project.-The plan of improvement, a unit of the com- prehensive plan for flood control in the Trinity River Basin, pro- vides for the construction of an earth dam approximately 12,850 feet in length, including 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 pro- vide a storage capacity of 238,200 acre-feet for flood control, 160,000 acre-feet for conservation purposes, and a sedimentation FLOOD CONTROL-FORT WORTH, TEX., DISTRICT 1207 reservoir of 36,000 acre-feet. The reservoir extends 22.2 miles upstream. The estimated cost of the project, revised in 1950, is $8,886,100 for construction and $2,777,900 for lands and damages, a total of $11,664,000, including $2,174,000 to be contributed by local interests. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1945. (See H. Document 403, 77th Cong., 1st sess.) The project document contains the latest published map. Local cooperation.-JIn accordance with the recommendation contained in the project document, construction of the project is subject to the condition that local interests (Park Cities) con- tribute $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 exchange of 75,000 acre-feet of storage be- tween Grapevine and Lake Dallas in order to secure additional flood-control storage in the modified 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 Dal- las will pay the incremental cost now estimated to be $1,567,000. The Secretary of the Army on November 3, 1947 approved ac- ceptance of contributed funds in the amount of $500,000 from the Park Cities as part of their contribution toward first cost of the project; the remaining $107,000 to be paid in accordance with future agreements. Also on November 3, 1947 the Secretary of the Army approved acceptance of contributed funds in the amount of $500,000 from the city of Dallas; the remaining $1,067,000 is to be paid upon completion of the project. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Operations during the fiscal year consisted of continuation of preparation of detailed plans and specifications, continuation of land acquisition, continua- tion of construction of outlet works and spillway, continuation of construction of earthen embankment and continuation of reloca- tion of Texas & Pacific Ry. and United States Highway No. 377. The cost during the fiscal year, all for new work, was $2,- 153,382.75 from United States funds and $146,249.54 from con- tributed funds. Total expenditures during the fiscal year were $2,313,561.55. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was 32 percent complete. Detailed plans and specifications were 87 per- cent complete, land acquisition 28 percent, and construction 22 percent. Total cost, all for new work, under the existing project to June 30, 1950, was $4,161,322.70. Total expenditures were $3,937,733.43. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance at the end of the fiscal year, $3,552,266.57, plus an anticipated allotment of $1,741,000 during fiscal year 1951, will be applied as follows: 1208 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Accounts payable June 30, 1950 .......................... $234,589.27 New work: Preparation of detailed plans and specifi- cations by hired labor ................ $28,610.69 Relocation of highways, railroads and utilities by contract .................. 1,427,126.91 Continuation of construction of spillway and outlet works by continuing contract 349,089.73 Continuation of completion of earthen em- barkment by continuing contract...... .1,915,614.16 Initiation of establishment of sedimenta- tion and degradation ranges by hired labor ................ ............... 14,500.00 Foundation grouting by hired labor .... 25,000.00 Reservoir clearing by contract .......... 245,835.40 Continuation of land acquisition ...... 1,052,900.41 5 056R 77 R Total for all work ................................ 5,293,266.57 No construction with Federal funds is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. The sum of $30,000 can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1952 for maintenance. Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated - -- $190, 000. 00 -- $500, 000.00 $3, 300, 000.00 $3, 500, 000.00 $7, 490,000.00 Cost---...-.--------80, 739. 41 $96, 636. 52 294, 920. 19 1, 017, 643.83 2,153, 382. 75 3, 643. 322. 70 Expenditures ..- _ 80, 739.41 96, 614. 67 224, 412. 77 850, 654. 57 2 174, 812.01 3, 427, 233.43 Maintenance: Appropriated.------------------------------- - --------------------- -------------- Cost-.-------.-----------.------------- - --------------------------------- Expenditures----....------------------------------------ ------ - ------- Other new work data: Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ...... $1,741,000 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ......................... 259,000 CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950 including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Contributed .. $1,000. 000.00 ..----------------------- ---- _- $1,000.000. 00 Cost.-------------------------------- 28, 492. 50 $343, 257.96 $146, 249. 54 518, 000.00 Expenditures----------- . --------------- 28, 492. 50 343, 257.96 138, 749. 54 510, 500. 00 Maintenance: Appropriated.... --------------------------------------------------------------- Cost-.-.------ ---------- ---------- ---------------------------------------------------- Expenditures.. ---------- -------------- ----------------------------- Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be contributed for completion of existing project.............. $1,174,000 FLOOD CONTROL--FORT WORTH, TEX., DISTRICT 1209 7. DALLAS FLOODWAY, TEX. Location.-The floodway is located on Elm Fork and West Fork of the Trinity River at Dallas, Tex. Existing project.-The plan of improvement, a unit of the com- prehensive plan for flood control in the Trinity River Basin, provides for the strengthening of the levees and the clearing of the floodway. The estimated Federal cost of these modifications, revised in 1950, is $7,500,000, and the estimated cost to local interests is $762,000, which includes $300,000 local contribution and $462,000 for land and damages and construction, a total of $8,262,000. 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 docu- ment. River and Harbor Act approved 17 May 1950 (Public Law No. 516, 81st Cong., 2d sess.) modified this project so as to provide improvements for interior drainage within the leveed areas. Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. In addition the project is authorized subject to the conditions that local inter- ests authorize and permit the modifications of the levees and flood- ways at Dallas, remove or adjust all obstructing bridges and other utilities and dam as required by the Secretary of the Army, pre- vent obstructions and encroachments from being placed in the floodway, construct necessary improvements to the interior drain- age facilities for the delivery of run-off to the pumps and sluices, and contribute $300,000 in cash toward the construction of the Turtle Creek pressure sewer when and as required. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Operations during the fiscal year consisted of preliminary investigations and engi- neering studies necessary for preparation of detailed plans. Total cost during the fiscal year was $1,610.32, all for new work from regular funds by hired labor. Total expenditures were $1,105.97. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was 2 percent complete. Preliminary investigations and design for preparation of detailed plans were 61 percent complete. To com- plete the project, surveys, explorations, and detailed design must be completed and construction accomplished. Total cost under the existing project to June 30, 1950, was $161,521.85, all for new work from regular funds. Total expendi- tures were $161,038.91. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance at the end of the fiscal year, $20,961.09, plus an anticipated allotment of $61,- 870.62 for fiscal year 1951, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950 .............................. $482.94 New work: Engineering Studies and design for preparation of detailed plans by hired labor ...................................... 82,348.77 Total for all work .................................... 82,831.71 The additional sum of $1,000,000 can be profitably expended for the following schedule of work during the fiscal year 1952: 1210 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Preparation of detailed plans and specifications by hired labor .. $110,000 First stage levee by contract ................................ 741,000 Extension of conduits and sewers by continuing contract ...... 75,000 Nobles Branch diversion by contract ........................... 74,000 Total for all work ................................... 1,000,000 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to1946 New work: Appropriated -.. -- $182,000. 00 - .. _ $182,000.00 Cost.._._... ... 50, 316. 08 $44, 446. 03 $30,198. 58 $34, 950. 84 $1, 610. 32 161, 521.85 Expenditures .... 50, 316.08 44, 446.03 28, 842. 70 36, 328.13 1,105.97 161,038. 91 Maintenance: Appropriated.----... . . -..------------ ------------------------------------------------ Cost-...-------------- ------------------ - ------------------------------------ E xpenditures.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................... $20,478.15 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951...... 61,870.62 Unobligated balance availabe for fiscal year 1951 ........ . 82,348.77 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ...................... 7,256,129.38 8. BENBROOK RESERVOIR, TEX. Location.-The improvement is located 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, a unit of the com- prehensive plan for flood control in the Trinity River Basin, pro- vides for the construction of an earth-fill dam approximately 9,200 feet in length, including 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 1950, is $9,483,300 for construction and $2,- 516,700 for lands and damages, a total of $12,000,000. 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.-Section2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Operations during the fiscal year consisted of preparation of detailed plans and specifications, completion of construction of the outlet works, con- tinuation of construction of spillway and earthen embankment, initiation of relocation of Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. lines, FLOOD CONTROL-FORT WORTH, TEX., DISTRICT 1211 physical completion of relocation of cemeteries, completion of initial reservoir clearing, and continuation of land acquisition. Total cost during the fiscal year was $4,023,098.40, all for new work from regular funds. Total expenditures were $4,284,031.46. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was 64 percent complete, detailed plans and specifications were 95 per- cent complete, construction was 64 percent complete, and land acquisition was 60 percent complete. Total cost to June 30, 1950, was $7,322,583.75, all for new work from regular funds. Total expenditures were $6,983,087.50. Proposed operations. The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year including accounts receivable, $2,054,918.21, plus an anticipated allotment of $1,947,000.00 during fiscal year 1951, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950 .......................... $358,208.98 New work: Preparation of detailed plans and specifi- cations by hired labor ............... . $22,940.24 Cemetery relocations ................... . 4,001.00 Relocation of utilities and roads by con- tract ............................... 1,438,680.77 Completion of construction of outlet works by contract .......................... 1,948.67 Construction equipment ................ 1,135.59 Completion of construction of spillway and completion of earthen embankment by contract ............................. $701,541.05 Completion of reservoir clearing by con- tract ............................... 24,700.00 Continuation of land acquisition ........ 1,448,761.91 3.643.709.23 Total for all work .............................. 4,001,918.21 The additional sum of $339,000 for new work and $30,000 for maintenance can be profitably expended for the following schedule of work during the fiscal year 1952: New work: Preparation of detailed plans and specifications by hired labor ............................................. $5,000 Completion of foundation grouting by hired labor ...... 30,000 Completion of relocation of G.C. & S.F. Ry. by continuing contract .................... .. .................. . 277,960 Continuation of land acquisition by hired labor .: . 16,040 Reservoir management: Improvement of access roads ....................... 10,000 $339,000 Maintenance: Operation ...................................... 8,550 Ordinary maintenance ........................... 16,740 Participation in studies for reservoir operation, sedimentation, etc.............................. 3,860 Improvement and reconstruction .................. 850 30,000 Total for all work ................................... 369,000 1212 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior 0 1946 New work: Appropriated --....$731,300. 00 ..-- - $1, 600, 000.00 $3, 200, 000.00 $3, 500, 000. CO $9, 031,300. 50 Cost-------.......----.... 200, 843.84 $123, 225.86 538, 405.34 2, 437, 010.31 4,023,098.40 7,123, 583.00 Expenditures... 198, 495.36 122, 711.84 455, 925. 57 1, 921, 923.27 4, 284, 031.46 6, 963, 087. 75 Maintenance: Appropriated .. -------------------------- ------------------------------------- C ost.....-.. . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Expenditures----........... ..----------..............----------------------------.......------------.----...............------ Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................... $6,705.71 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ...... 1,947,000.00 Unobligated balance available for tiscal year 1951 ...... 1,953,705.71 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................. 1,021,700.00 9. FORT WORTH FLOODWAY, TEX. Location.-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, a unit of the com- prehensive plan for flood control in the Trinity River Basin, pro- vides for raising and strengthening the present levees with ma- terial excavated from the channel and floodway, clearing the flood- way of timber and debris, removing obstructions and enlarging bridge opening by excavation in order to provide a safe capacity in the Clear Fork 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 Federal cost of this modification, revised in 1950, is $4,008,400. The esti- mated cost of non-Federal participation is $2,505,000. 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 8 for requirements. In addition the project is authorized subject to the conditions that local in- terests 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 the Army and prevent obstructions and encroachments from being placed in the floodway. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Operations during the fiscal year consisted of preliminary investigations and engi- neering studies necessary for preparation of detailed plans. Total cost during the fiscal year was $115,065.25, all for new work from regular funds by hired labor. Total expenditures were $112,078.82. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was 6 per- cent complete. Preliminary investigations and design for prepara- tion of detailed plans was 95 percent complete. Contract for initial clearing and channel excavation was awarded. To complete the FLOOD CONTROL--FORT WORTH, TEX., DISTRICT 1213 project, surveys, exporations, and detailed design must be com- pleted and construction accomplished. Total cost under the existing project to June 30, 1950 was $228,- 725.03, all for new work from regular funds. Total expenditures were $225,372.22. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance at the end of the fiscal year, $402,627.78, plus an anticipated allotment of $650,- 000 for fiscal year 1951, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable 30 June 1950.......................... $3,352.81 New work: Completion of preliminary studies and prep- aration of detailed plans and specifications by hired labor ........................ $83,274.97 Initiation of partial excavation and channel clearing to Rock Island bridge by contract 98,098.00 Abutment protection and bridge alterations by contract ............................ 815,902.00 Channel clearing from R. I. Ry. bridge to Cold Springs Road by contract .......... 52,000.00 1,049,274.97 Total for all work ................................ 1,052,627.78 The additional sum of $1,000,000 can be profitably expended for the following schedule of work during the fiscal year 1952: New work: Preparation of detailed plans and specifications by hired labor $13,000 Completion of abutment protection and bridge alterations contract ............................................. 190,523 Construction of drainage structures by contract .......... 177,500 Initiation of completion of excavation, levees, and alterations 618,977 Total for all work ................................ 1,000,000 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - -fiscal - - - - -- years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated ...- $128, 000.00----------------------------------$500,000.00 $628,000.00 Cost-.......-.. 39, 363. 94 $8, 725.06 $13p357. 88 $52, 212.90 115,065. 25 228, 725.03 Expenditures.... 39, 363.94 8,725.06 13, 803. 72 51, 400. 68 112, 078. 82 225, 372.22 Maintenance: Appropriated.... ----------------------- --------------------- --------------- Copt ures--... ... E xpen ditu ..... ... .. ...--. .-- - - _--- ------- ------------ ------------ res---....................................................................................... Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950. .................. 96,988.26 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ........ 650,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ...... 746,988.26 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ...................... 2,730,400.00 10. BUFFALO BAYOU, TEXAS Location.-These improvements are located on Buffalo Bayou, a tributary of the San Jacinto River, in Harris County, west and 939127'-51-vol. 1-77 1214 REPORT :OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 northwest of the city of Houston, Tex. (See U. S. G. S. quadrangle sheets for Harris County.) Existing project.-This project assigned to Galveston District, see page - of Annual Report for Galveston District for details. 11. WHITNEY RESERVOIR, BRAZOS RIVER, TEX. Location.-The improvement is located on the Brazos River, Tex., about 442 miles above the mouth of the river, 5.5 miles southwest 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 concrete 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 controlled 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 adjacent to the right bank immedi- ately downstream from the nonoverflow section of the dam. The capacity of the initial installation of hydroelectric generating facilities will be 30,000 kilowatts. The project will afford substan- tial 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 estimated cost of the project, based on 1950 prices, is $38,- 142,900 for construction and $3,901,000 for lands and damages, a total of $42,043,900. The estimated cost of annual maintenance, made in 1950, is $74,000 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 Con- gress, first session, which contains the latest published maps, and authorized $5,000,000 for the initiation and partial accomplish- ment of the project. The Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944, authorized completion of this project. Local cooperation.-Section2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Operations during the fiscal year consisted of: continuations of preparation of de- tailed plans and specifications; continuation of construction of concrete dam and spillway; continuation of supply of hydraulic turbines, electric generators, and other items appurtenant to con- struction of main dam; initiation of relocation of State Highway No. 22; initiation of relocation of Magnolia Company pipe lines; completion of relocation of Community Public Service Co. lines; continuation of relocation of G. C. & S. F. Ry.; initiation of reloca- FLOOD CONTROL--FORT WORTH, TEX., DISTRICT 1215 tion of M. K. T. Ry.; initiation of relocation of county roads; ini- tiation of relocation of Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. lines; initiation of reservoir clearing; completion of construction of visitors overlook facilities; and continuation of land acquisition. Total cost during the fiscal year was $13,210,795.64, all for new work from regular funds. Total expenditures were $12,746,912.46. Conditions at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was 55 percent complete. Detailed plans and specifications were 92 per- cent complete, land acquisition 35 percent complete, relocations 20 percent complete, and construction 69 percent complete. Total cost under the existing project to June 30, 1950 was $23,- 069,952.99, all for new work from regular funds. Total expendi- tures were $20,924,653.18. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance at the end of the fiscal year, a total of $2,528,846.82, plus an allotment of $13,- 745,000 for fiscal year 1951, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950 .......................... $2,176,143.41 New work: Preparation of detailed plans and specifi- cations.............................. $84,662.95 Relocations contracts .................. 5,820,568.01 Completion of earthen embankment and construction of masonry dam by con- tinuing contract..................... 2,856,684.59 Supply contracts, tainter gates, genera- tors, turbins and miscellaneous equip- ment .............................. 1,648,257.63 Maintenance of M. K. T. Ry. spur by hired labor ......................... 30,029.08 Construction of powerhouse and tail- race by continuing contract .......... 745,000.00 Construction of access roads by contract 43,240.25 Construction of protective works, city of Kopperl, by contract.................121,000.00 Alteration to Whitney Sewage Plant by contract ............................ 10,900.00 Initial reservoir clearing by contract.. 22,478.15 Final reservoir clearing by contract .... 209,700.00 Installation of sedimentation and de- gradation ranges .................... 23,500.00 Operation of stream gages ............ 3,240.00 Water sampling ........................ 800.00 Downstream slope protection ........... . 5,000.00 Foundation grouting .................... 10,000.00 Land acquisition ...................... 2,462,642.75 . r Awa. www "r 14,097,703.41 Total for all work .............................. 16,273,846.82 The additional sums of $4,427,700 for new work and $30,000 for maintenance can be profitably expended for the following sche- dule of work during the fiscal year 1952: New work: Preparation of detailed plans and specifications $40,000 Maintenance of M.K.T. Ry. relocated lines by con- tract ...................................... 540,597 Completion of relocations........ . ........... 1,868,860 Supply contracts ............................ 34,560 1216 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Completion of foundation grouting............ 50,000 Maintenance of M.K.T. R.R. spur ............ 15,940 Completion of powerhouse and tailrace by con- tinuing contract ............................ 1,857,393 Water sampling by hired labor............... . 800 Operation of stream gages ................... 3,240 Combined minor features ....................... 6,310 Reservoir management: Improvement of access roads by contract.. 10,000 4,427,700 Maintenance: Operation ................................... 9,260 Ordinary maintenance ...................... 14,750 Participation in studies for reservoir operation, sedi- mentation, etc. ............................... 5,140 Improvement and reconstruction .................. 850 30,000 Total for all work .................................. $4,457,700 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ----------- - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to1946 New work: Appropriated .... 2,000,000. 00 ----------._ $5, 200,000.00 $4,178, 500.00 $11, 550, 000.00 $23, 453, 500.00 Cost........... 369,493.78 $792,107.89 2,162,117.67 6,307,085.35 13, 210,795.64 23,069,952.99 Expenditures....- 347, 816.07 780, 608.31 1, 902, 960. 44 4, 931, 647.97 12, 746, 912.46 20, 924, 653.18 Maintenance: Appropriated.... Cost............ Expenditures...- -----------.-----.---- ----------- ------------------------ ...- -------- ..- -- - --- ----- ----.. -------- ----------- ------ .-... --- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 (credit) ............ -$14,536.19 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ...... 13,745,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ...... 13,730,463.00 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ................ 4,845,400.00 12. BELTON RESERVOIR, LEON RIVER, TEX. Location.-The improvement is located on the Leon River about 16.7 miles above the confluence of the Leon and Lampasas Rivers, and about 3 miles north of Belton, Bell County, Tex. (See U. S. Geological 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 1,300 foot spillway and 3,800 feet of earthen embankment. The top of the dam will be about 191 feet above the river bed. The reservoir will have a controlled storage capacity of 1,097,600 acre- feet, including 887,000 acre-feet of flood control storage; 125,700 acre-feet of conservation storage; and 84,900 acre-feet of dead storage. The project will afford substantial flood protection of Leon River Valley from Belton Dam site to confluence with Lam- pasas River; Little River Valley from confluence of Leon and Lam- pasas Rivers (miles 101.7) to the mouth; Brazos River Valley from Little River (miles 315.8) to the mouth. FLOOD CONTROL-FORT WORTH, TEX., DISTRICT 1217 The estimated federal cost of the project, based on 1950 prices, is $15,030,000 for construction and $2,720,000 for lands and dam- ages, a total of $17,750,000. The Flood Control Act of 1946, approved July 24, 1946, author- ized construction substantially in accordance with recommenda- tions of the Chief of Engineers, as contained in his report dated April 19, 1946, at an estimated cost of $15,500,000. Local cooperation.-Section2 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 preparation of detailed plans and specifications, continuation of land acquisition, comple- tion of construction of the initial earthen embankment, and ini- tiation of contract for construction of the outlet works. Total cost during the fiscal year was $651,207.04 all for new work. Total expenditures were $571,068.52. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was 5.3 percent complete. Preliminary investigations and engineering studies and construction of the initial earthen embankment were complete. Construction was started on the outlet works. Total cost to June 30, 1950, was $992,407.61, all for new work. Total expenditures were $895,975.44. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance, $1,242,224.56, June 30, 1950, plus an anticipated allotment of $2,763,500 during fiscal year 1951 will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950 .......................... $96,432.17 New work: Preparation of detailed plans and specifi- cations by hired labor .............. $100,517.49 Construction of outlet works by continuing contract .............................. 1,880,835.01 Relocation of State Highway No. 36 (Leon River) by contract .................. 741,000.00 Relocation of Fort Hood military roads by continuing contract ................ 150,000.00 Water supply system by contract ........ 746.82 Access road by contract ................ 1,673.96 Relocation of Atlantic Pipe Line Co. lines by contract .......................... 110,000.00 Land acquisition by hired labor ........ 912,619.11 Construction and operation of stream gages ................................ 11,900.00 3,909,292.39 Total for all work ................................ 4,005,724.56 The additional sum of $4,250,000 can be profitably expended for the following schedule of work during the fiscal year 1952: Preparation of detailed plans and specifications ................ $53,500 Construction of outlet work by continuing contract . . . . . .. . . . . . 121,000 Completion of earthen embankment and construction of spillway by continuing contract ................................... 1,564,090 Foundation grouting by hired labor .......................... 25,000 Relocations by contract ...................................... 1,784,500 Land acquisition ............................................ 700,000 Project signs ................................................ 450 Operation of stream gages .................................... 1,460 Total for all work ................................... 4,250,000 1218 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - -- - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated.._..........------------...------------ $150,000. 00 $500, 000. 00 $1, 488, 200. 00 $2,138, 200.00 Cost...-----------------------------82, 702. 50 258, 498.07 651, 207.04 992, 407.61 Expenditures--....------------------------ 70, 258. 50 254, 648.42 571,068. 52 895,975. 44 Maintenance: Appropriated---- ........-----------...--------------------------.........................-----------.--------------. Cost-------------------.------------------------- ----------------------- Expenditures------------- --------------------------------------------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ..................... $1,593.76 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ...... 2,763,500.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ...... 2,765,093.76 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................. 12,848,300.00 13. MILL CREEK, BRAZOS RIVER, TEX. Location.-These improvements are located on Mill Creek, a perennial stream which has its source about 3.5 miles west of Belleville, 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.-The plan of improvement provides for en- largement of creek channel to a minimum bottom width of 50 feet, removal of all snags and timber from source to mouth, and im- provement of channel alignment. Principal benefits to be derived would be the restoration of abandoned farm lands and protection from floods for presently cultivated lands. The estimated Federal cost for construction, revised in 1950, is $464,400; the estimated cost to local interests including lands and damages is $41,500, a total of $505,900. The existing project was authorized by River and Harbor Act approved July 24, 1946. (See H. Doc. 707, 79th Cong., 2d sess.) Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Operations during the fiscal year consisted of topographic surveys, subsurface in- vestigations, testing of soils, and office studies necessary for prep- aration of detailed plans. Total cost during the fiscal year was $23,865.56, all for new work from regular funds. Total expenditures during the fiscal year were $24,723.22. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was ap- proximately 5 percent complete. Preliminary investigations and engineering studies were 95 percent complete. Total cost under the existing project to June 30, 1950 was $23,- 865.56, all for new work from regular funds. Total expenditures were $24,723.22. FLOOD CONTROL-FORT WORTH, TEX., DISTRICT 1219 Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, including accounts receivable, $1,139.37, will be ap- plied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950 ................................. $4.93 New work; Completion of preliminary investigations and engineer- ing studies by hired labor .................................. 1,134.44 Total for all work ..................................... 1,139.87 No additional work is proposed for the fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: ..------- Appropriated_--- ---- - $25,000.00 $25,000.00 .----......-------.............. Cost -----... -----------.-------------------------------------- 23,865.56 23, 855. 56 _.----__...... -24, Expenditures_ ....................---------------------------- 723.22 24, 723. 22 Maintenance: Appropriated.-------------------------------- ------------------------------------- Cost--------------------- ---------.------------- ------------------------ -------------- Expenditures.................-----------.........------------------------------....--.....---......----------------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ...................... $1,134.44 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ........................ 439,400.00 14. HORDS CREEK RESERVOIR, PECAN BAYOU, TEX. Location.-The 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 Ze- phyr, scale 1:62,500.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for con- struction 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; semiautomatically 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 cost of the project, based on 1950 prices, is $2,- 042,000 for construction and $208,000 for lands and damages, a 1220 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 total of $2,250,000 excluding $105,078.69 contributed by local in- terests. The latest approved (1950) estimated cost of annual main- tenance is $38,500. 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 improve- ment. The Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944, author- ized completion of the plan. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Operations during the fiscal year consisted of completion of supply and installation of stop logs, initiation of remodeling of existing buildings, award of contract for construction of floating boat dock, and award of contract for construction of fireplaces. table units, comfort sta- tions, and trash receptacles under reservoir management. Routine maintenance and care were carried on from July 1949 to June 30, 1950. Total cost during the fiscal year was $82,842.13 for new work and $27,399.33 for maintenance, all from regular funds. Total expenditures were $81,102.92 for new work and $27,492.- 81 for maintenance, all from regular funds. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was 95 percent complete. Construction of the embankment and outlet works was completed and the project placed in operation during June 1948. Total cost of new work under the existing project to June 30. 1950 was $2,103,460.05 from regular funds and $105,078.69 from contributed funds, a total of $2,208,538.74. Total expenditures for new work were $2,203,223.02, including contributed funds of $105,078.69. Total cost of maintenance under the existing project to June 30, 1950 was $27,399.33 from regular funds. Total expenditures were $27,492.81. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance including ac- counts receivable June 30, 1950, $102,855.67, plus an anticipated allotment of $15,400 during fiscal year 1951 for maintenance, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950 ............................. $5,315.72 New work: Remodeling of existing buildings by contract .... $369.86 Construction of floating boat dock by contract 2,731.00 Land acquisition by hired labor .............. 12,670.49 Completion of construction of fireplaces, table units, comfort stations, and trash receptacles under reservoir management by contract .... 80,667.93 96,439.28 Maintenance: Operations ................................. 2,800.00 Ordinary maintenance ..........-......... 11,325.67 Participation in studies for reservoir operation, sedimentation, etc. ........................ .2,375.00 16,500.67 Total for all work ................................. 118,255.67 FLOOD CONTROL-FORT WORTH, TEX., DISTRICT 1221 The additional sum of $30,000 can be profitably expended for the following schedule of work during the fiscal year 1952: Maintenance: Operations ............................................. $10,310 Ordinary maintenance ................................... 17,510 Participation in studies for reservoir operation, sedimenta- tion, etc .............................................. 1,330 Improvement and reconstruction .......................... 850 Total for all work ..................................... 30,000 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -.--. - --- fiscal years 1.... 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated _-. $510, 000.00-$1, 302,0000 $281, 000.00 - $2, 201,000.00 Cost..-..-----------.. 61,013. 26 $485, 606.07 1,233, 395. 80 182, 403. 56 $82,842.13 12,103, 460.05 Expenditures .... 61,403. 54 474, 729. 78 1,149, 020. 95 275,131.39 81,102.92 12,098, 144.33 Maintenance: Appropriated ....------------------------------------------------ 28, 500.00 28, 500. 00 Cost---. --------------------------------------------------- 27,399.33 27,399.33 Expenditures---....-.......-----------..... --------------------------------- 27, 492.81 27, 492.81 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................... $87,685.58 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ........................ 49,000.00 1 Excludes $105,078.69 contributed funds. 15. LAKE BROWNWOOD RESERVOIR, PECAN BAYOU, TEX. Location.-The 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.-This project is part of the plan for improve- ment on 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 conservation storage. The plan of im- provement provides for enlargement 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 de- terioration of the present spillway channel. 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 estimated cost of the project, based on 1950 prices, is $10,- 570,400 for construction and $2,888,200 for lands and damages, a total of $13,458,600. 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, 1222 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Seventy-sixth Congress, first session, and authorized $1,400,000 for initiation and partial accomplishment of the plan. The Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944, authorized completion .1 the plan of improvement. Local cooperation.-This...project was adopted subject to the peoyision that the local agency owning and controlling Lake Brownwood 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 reser- voir upon completion in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Army. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Operations during the fiscal year consisted of office studies necessary for the prepa- ration of detailed plans. Total cost during the fiscal year was $6,288.19 all for new work from regular funds by hired labor. Total expenditures were $6,538.19. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Preliminary surveys, subsur- face investigations, and office studies were 72 percent complete. To complete the project detailed plans must be completed and construction accomplished. Total cost under the existing project to June 30, 1950, was $184,101.01, all for new work from regular funds. Total expendi- tures were $184,351.01. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance including ac- counts receivable, $61,098.99, June 30, 1950, will be applied to completion of preliminary engineering studies by hired labor. No additional work is proposed for the fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending Junte 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated - . $74,000.00 ... . ..---------------------------------------------- $245,200.00 Cost-------.....-----. 20,164.80 $6,122.46 $14,468.95 $14, 786. 79 $6, 288.19 184,101.01 Expenditures .... 20, 550.92 6, 919.48 12, 725.25 16, 659.35 6, 538.19 184, 351.01 Maintenance: Appropriated-----.... ....--------.---------- ----------------------------- --------- Cost..... ---------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Expenditures ...- ------------------------- - ---------------------- -------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................. $61,098.99 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ................... 13,213,400.00 16. SAN ANGELO RESERVOIR, 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.) FLOOD CONTROL-FORT WORTH, TEX., DISTRICT 1223 Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the construction of the San Angelo Reservoir on the North Concho River upstream from San Angelo for the control of floods and the conservation of water. The dam will be of the earth-filled type with an uncontrolled concrete spillway located in a draw to the south of the dam. The maximum 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 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 storage. 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. The estimated cost of the project, based on 1950 prices is $12,- 714,100 for construction and $3,485,900 for lands and damages, a total of $16,200,000. The estimated annual cost for maintenance is $50,000. 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 initia- tion and partial accomplishment of the project. The Flood Con- trol Act approved December 22, 1944, authorized completion of this project. Local cooperation.--See page 8 for requirements. Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies to the San Angelo Reservoir. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Operations during the fiscal year consisted of continuation of construction of the outlet works; continuation of construction of spillway and comple- tion of earthen embankment; initiation of highway and railway relocations; and continuation of land acquisition. Total cost during the fiscal year was $5,260,775.25. Total ex- penditures were $4,800,941.51. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was 51 percent complete. Construction of outlet works was 89 percent complete. Construction of spillway and completion of earthen em- bankment was 61 percent complete. Land acquisition was 46 per- cent complete. Total cost under the existing project to June 30, 1950 was $8,835,642.17 all for new work from regular funds. Total expezi- ditures were $7,969,946.46. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance, $2,235,153.54 June 30, 1950 plus an anticipated allotment of $3,550,000 for fiscal year 1951 will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950 ........................... $879,322.06 New work: Preparation of detailed plans and specifi- cations by hired labor ............... .. $89,480.87 Construction of outlet works by contract 166,166.45 Supply contracts ...................... 2,358.07 1224 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Construction of spillway and completion of earthen embankment by continuing con- tract .. ............................ 2,344,524.62 Downstream slope protection by contract .. 22,300.00 Operation of stream gages by hired labor 1,220.00 Foundation grouting by hired labor ...... 10,000.00 Relocation contracts ................... 788,626.83 Land acauisition by hired labor ........ 1,531.154.64 4,905,831.48 Total for all work ................................ 5,785,153.54 The additional sums of $1,239,000 for new work and $35,000 maintenance can be profitably expended for the folowing sche- dule of work during fiscal year 1952: New work: Completion of spillway and earthen embankment by contract ................................. 184,480 Completion of outlet works by contract ........ 100,000 Foundation grouting by hired labor ............ 40,000 Sedimentation and degradation ranges by hired labor ... .................................. 11,000 Reservoir clearing by contract ............... 90,000 Relocation of Tom Green County roads by contract 10,000 Operation of stream gages by hired labor ...... 1,220 Land acquisition by hired labor ................ 792,300 Reservoir management and public use facilities by contract ............................... 10,000 1,239,000 Maintenance: Operations .................................. 11,000 Ordinary maintenance ....................... 19,366 Participation in studies for reservoir operations, sedimentation, etc .......................... 4,124 Improvement and reconstruction ............... 510 35,000 Total for all work ................................... 1,274,000 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated.-.- 2,000,000. 00 -.... $1,000,000.00 $4,000,000.00 $2,850, 000.00 $10,095,100.00 Cost------------56, 926. 32 $267,175.85 941, 243.93 2, 167, 746. 92 5, 260, 775. 25 8, 835, 642.17 Expenditures ._.. 50, 078. 20 232, 939. 96 907, 369. 73 1, 842, 390. 72 4, 800, 941.51 7, 969, 946. 46 Maintenance: Appropriated ---------------------------------------------------------------- Cost...-------- --------------------------------------------------------------- Expenditures--..-...------ -- -------------------------------- -------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................. -$11,582.84 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951....... 3,550,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ...... 3,538,417.16 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................. . 2,554,900.00 FLOOD CONThOL-FORT WORTH, TEX., DISTRICT 1 1225 17. CANYON RESERVOIR, GUADALUPE RIVER, TEX. Location.-The improvement is located in Comal County, Tex.. on the Guadalupe River, 296 miles above its mouth, and about 7 miles northwest of New Braunfels, Tex. Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the construction of an earth fill dam with gate controlled concrete gravity saddle spillway. Maximum height of dam is 247 feet above the river bed; crest length 3,350 feet. The reservoir will have a total storage capacity of 1,225,000 acre-feet, including 326,300 acre-feet of flood control storage and the remainder for stream- flow regulation and possible power development. The power in- stallation will have a total installed capacity of 45,000 kilowatts. The estimated federal cost of the project, revised in 1950, is $27,600,000 for construction and $2,000,000 for lands and dam- ages, a total of $29,600,000. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved 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 oppor- tunity 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. Local cooperation.-Section2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Operations during the fiscal year consisted of subsurface investigations, topographic surveys, and office studies necessary for preparation of detailed plans. Total cost during the fiscal year was $150,121.83, all for new work from regular funds. Total expenditures were $154,007.72. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was ap- proximately 2 percent complete. Preliminary investigations and engineering studies were 67 percent complete. The preparation of detailed plans and specifications was 8 percent complete. Total cost under the existing project to June 30, 1950, was $445,714.99, all for new work from regular funds. Total expendi- tures were $441,226.74. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year including accounts receivable, $60,092.99, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950 ............................ $5,207.98 New work: Completion of preliminary investigations and engineering studies ........................ $49,688.83 Preparation of detailed plans anrd specifications 5,196.18 54,885.01 Total for all work ................................... 60,092.99 No additional work is proposed for the fiscal year 1952. 1226 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including . .. .. fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to1946 New work: Appropriated ...- $235, 600.00 ------------ $25,000.00 $90, 000.00 $150, 000.00 $500,600.00 Cost-....-........ 88,111.09 $33, 488. 10 92, 209. 53 81, 784.44 150,121.83 445, 714.99 Expenditures....- 87,631.57 33, 063.37 91, 872. 86 74, 651.22 154, (07. 72 441, 226.74 Maintenance: Appropriated.... .......... ........... , .............. .............. ............ Expenditures---........... ... . .. ............ .........--------------...... ...-------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................... $53,406.97 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................. 29,099,400.00 18. EMERGENCY FLOOD CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED AUGUST 18, 1941, AS AMENDED The Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941, as amended by the Flood Control Acts approved July 24, 1946, June 30, 1948, and May 17, 1950, authorized the allotment from flood-control appropriations of not to exceed $2,000,000 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 additional allotment of $30,402.97, consisted of initiation of emer- gency clearing of the Dallas Floodway. There were no costs or expenditures to June 30, 1950. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to1946 NewA work: pprop riated_..._ ._.........._ _.... ....... _ _............ .......... ............. _ __............ _.___... Cost ed ..-------.----------.---------------------------.----------.-------------- Expenditures......--------------------------------------- ------------------------ Maintenance: Appropriated-- ...... ..-- .... ------------ . -------------- .----------- $30,402.97 $30,402.97 ....... Cost............ .--------..... ----------- .....-----------------------........---------------- .............. ----....------- Expenditures----.... .......-----------.... ---------------------.....-....- .......... Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ...... $3,060.44 19. EMERGENCY FLOOD CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC LAWS 138 AND 318, SEVENTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS; PUBLIC LAW 75, SEVENTY-NINTH CONGRESS, AND PUBLIC LAWS 102 AND 858, EIGHTIETH CONGRESS Because of the heavy demands for emergency repair work to floods which occurred in the spring of 1943-1944 and again in the spring of 1945, Congress, in the act approved July 12, 1943, FLOOD CONTROL-FORT WORTH, TEX., DISTRICT 1227 Public Law 138, Seventy-eighth Congress, in the act approved May 29, 1944, Public Law 318, Seventy-eighth Congress, in the act approved June 5, 1945, Public Law 75, Seventy-ninth Con- gress, in the act approved June 23, 1947, Public Law 102, Eightieth Congress, and in the act approved June 30, 1948, Public Law 858, Eightieth Congress, authorized the amounts of $10,- 000,000, $12,000,000, $12,000,000, $15,000,000 and $25,000,000 respectively, to be appropriated as emergency funds to be ex- pended under the direction of the Secretary of Army and the supervision of the Chief of Engineers for the repair restora- tion, and strengthening of levees and other flood control works which had been threatened or destroyed by the recent floods. Operations from unexpended funds previously allotted and an allotment of $66,398.47 consisted of repairing breached sections of levees in one levee district and emergency clearing of the Dallas Floodway. Total cost was $238,381.62 and the expenditures were $234,- 047.18 to June 30, 1950. The unexpended balance at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $77,473 plus an allotment of $150,000 will be applied to completion of emergency clearing in the Dallas Floodway, channel clearing and protective earth levees in the vicinity of Pleasanton, Texas, and other emergency flood-control work pursuant to acts referred to above. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1958 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated---------------.. ---- Cost ---------------- .---------- . . ..----------------------------------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------ ...........---------.........--... ....-...... --------------............-------------- Expenditures----.... ...--------...--------------- Maintenance: A ppropriated----.... .............----... .... $207,000.00 $104,520.18 $311,520. 18 Cost-- _._. - - .-- --..... -,__.....-..............94,337.23 144,044.39 238,381.62 Expenditures .....----------------------------------------------- 234,047.18 234,047.18 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ...................... $6,798.59 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ........................ -2,808.47 20. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES FOR FLOOD CONTROL The cost of the work during the year amounted to $100,460.68 and the expenditures were $109,119.16. The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year $11,707.39, plus accounts receivable $636.61 and an allotment of $100,000 for fiscal year 1951, will be applied as needed during the fiscal year 1951 to payment of ex- penses incurred under this heading. The additional sum of $325,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing the fiscal year 1952. 1228 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1'95 0 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including . .fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C ost...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Expenditures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maintenance: Appropriated_ ..- $25,000. 00 .-- - $60, 000.00 $32, 597. 65 $120,000. 00 $243,454. 02 --- Cost-...._-..-__- 3,181.68 $20,064.43 59, 353.10 34,171.89 100, 460. 68 223, 088.15 Expenditures-. 3,181.68 20, 064.43 59, 353.10 34,171.89 109,119.16 231, 746. 63 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................... $12,313.08 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ........ 100,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ........ 12,31L.08 21. INACTIVE FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS For last full report see Annual Cost and expenditure Estimated Name of project Report for amount re- Galveston Mainte-, quired to Texas New work nance complete District- 1- - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 1. Eastland, Leon River, Tex. - .... --- -- -- -- -- -- -- - 1948 --------------- $167, 700.00 2. Brady, Brady Creek, Tex.... - - - ..... - -- -- -- 1949 $72,077. 61 -1, 620, 000.00 3. LaGrange, Colorado River, Tex.34......- - - - - - .. 1948 15, 097. 26 -------------- 550, 902. 74 4. Columbus, Colorado River, Tex. _ . _ 1949 41, 683.37 -------------- 237,100.00 5. Eagle Lake 5 to Matagorda, Colorado River, 1948 408, 000.00------------ 18, 439,100.00 Tex. 6. Navidad and Lavaca Rivers, Tex.......------------ 1949 43,129.38 -611,100.00 I Awaiting local cooperation. 2 In conformance with provisions of sec. 2 of the 1941 Flood Control Act, local interests were notified on February 1, 1949 that authorization for construction of the project will expire 5 years from that date unless assurances of local cooperation satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army are received prior to that timQ. 8In conformance with provisions of sec. 2 of the 1941 Flood Control Act, local interests were notified on October 1, 1947 that authorization for construction of the project will expire 5 years from that date unless assurances of local cooperation satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army are received prior to that time. 4 In conformance with provisions of sec. 2 of the 1941 Flood Control Act, local interests were notified on October 1, 1947 that authorization for construction of the project will expire 5 years from that date unless assurances of local cooperation satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army are received prior to that time. ' In conformance with provisions of sec. 2 of the 1941 Flood Control Act, local interests were notified on February 20, 1948 that authorization for construction of the project will expire 5 years from that date unless assurances of local cooperation satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army are received prior to that time. 22. PLANT ALLOTMENT, FORT WORTH, TEX., DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - - --- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to1946 New work: Appropriated....-------.---------------------------------------- $80,000.00 $80,000.00 Cost-...----------- -.------------.-------------- -------------------- Expenditures ------------------------------------------------ 33, 959.82 -33, 959.82 Maintenance: Appropriated.... -- - - - - - - - - - - - - ... .- . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cost .-.-------------------------------- ------------------------------------- Expenditures---- ...............------------.--------------.-------------------------------------- FLOOD CONTROL-FORT WORTH, TEX., DISTRICT 1229 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood-control acts and committee resolutions Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Allens Creek, tributary of Brazos River and Harbor Act, Mar. 13, H. 535, 81st Favorable. River, Austin County, Tex., Aug. 26, 1937. 1950. Cong., 2d for navigation and flood con- sess. trol. 1 Big Sandy Creek, Sabine River, Flood Control Commit- for flood control and power tee resolution, Mar. development in. 20, 1945. Brazos River and Freeport Har- Rivers and Harbors Mar. 13, H. 535,81st Do. bor, Tex., for navigation, flood Committee resolution, 1950. Cong., 2d control, and other purposes on Sept. 5, 1944. sess. Jones Creek and vicinity, Tex.1 Brazos River, Tex., comprehen- River and Harbor Act, -...do..... ...do....... Do. sive survey for navigation, Aug. 26, 1937. flood control and other water uses. 1 Brazos River and tributaries, Flood Control Act, Aug. do.......------- -- do-...... Do. Tex.1' 28, 1937. Brownwood, Pecan Bayou, Tex., Flood Control Commit- - - --- - - -- - - - --- flood protection for the town. tee resolution, Oct. 8, 1945. Clear Fork of the Brazos River, House Public Works in Jones and Shackelford Committee resolution, Counties, Tex. June 27, 1950. Colorado River, Tex., improve- Commerce Committee ment for navigation and flood resolution, Aug. 4,1936. control. Colorado River, Tex., above line Flood Control Act, June between Coke and Runnels 22, 1936. Counties. Colorado (Lower) River, Tex. do........ ... . .. Colorado River and tributaries, River and Harbor Act, Tex., improvement for naviga- Aug. 26, 1937. tion and flood control. Cypress Creek, Harris County, Flood Control Act, July Tex. 24, 1946. Freeport Harbor and Brazos Rivers and Harbors Mar. 13, H. 505, 81st Favorable. River, Tex., for navigation, Committee resolution, 1950. Cong., 2d flood control, and other pur- Sept. 5, 1944. sess. poses on Jones Creek and vicini, y, Tex.' Guadalupe River, Tex., Victoria Rivers and Harbors to Gonzales, for navigation, Committee resolution, flood control, power and related Mar. 29, 1945. purposes. Guadalure River, Tex., improve- Rivers and Harbors ment for navigation, flood Committee resolution, control, power and irrigation Apr. 8, 1938. (final report). Jones Creek, Tex., in the interest1 River and Harbor Act, Mar. 13, H. 535, 81st Do. of navigation and flood control. Mar. 2, 1945. 1950. Cong., 2d sess. Jones Creek and vicinity, Tex., Rivers and Harbors . do...... ..-do..... Do. for navigation, flood control, Committee resolution, and other purposes. (Review Sept. 5, 1944. of Freeport Harbor and Brazos River, Tex.)' Leon River, Tex. (final report).1' Flood Control Act, June __. do-......__-- do.... Do. 22, 1936. Neches River, Tex., for flood Flood Control Commit- control and power. tee resolution, Mar. 20, 1945. Neches River and tributaries, River and Harbor Act, Tex., in the interest of naviga- Mar. 2, 1945. tion, flood control, and other water uses. Neches River and tributaries, Flood Control Act, June T'ex. 22, 1936. D o.. ....... . .. . . Flood Control Act, May -........ 15, 1936. North Bosque River, in the House Public Works vicinity of Stephenville, Tex. Committee resolution, Apr. 21, 1950. Nueces River and tributaries, Flood Control Act, June Texas. 22, 1936. Do.............--------------------- Flood Control Act, June 4, 1936. 1 Formerly of Galveston District. 939127--51--vol. 1-78 1280 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Status of all investigations and flood control called for by flood control acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Pecan Bayou, Tex., with respect Flood Control Commit- to fo )d protection for the town tee resolution, Oct. 8, of Brownwood, Texas. 1945. Sabine-Neches waterway, Tex., River and Harbor Act, improvements in the interest Mar. 2, 1945. of navigation and prevention of damage by floods. Sabine River and tributaries, River and Harbor Act, Texas, for navigation, flood Mar. 2, 1945. control and other water uses. Sabine River, Tex., for flood Flood Control Commit- control and power development tee resolution, Mar. in Big Sandy Creek. 20, 1945. Sabine River, Tex., for flood con- ---- do..... . . . . trol and power. San Antonio River, Tex., im- River and Harbor Act, provement for navigation, June 20, 1938. flood control, power and pre- vention of erosion. San Ja'nto River and tributaries, Flood Control Act, Aug. in Montgomery, Walker, San 28, 1937. Jacinto, Grimes, Waller, Liber- ty and Harris Counties, Tex. Trinity River and tributaries, Rivers and Harbors Tex., for navigation, flood con- Committee resolution, trol and allied purposes (final Feb. 28, 1945. report). Trinity River and tributaries, Rivers and Harbors Texas, for navigation, and flood Committee resolution, control (final report). Mar. 31, 1944. Trinity River and tributaries, House Public Works Texas, for flood control and Committee resolution, allied purposes on White Rock Aug. 6, 1948. Creek. Trinity River in the Richland, Rivers and Harbors Chambers and Cedar Creek Committee resolution, Areas, Tex. (interim report). Feb. 28, 1945. Trinity River in the Richland, Rivers and Harbors Chambers and Cedar Creek Committee resolution, Areas, Tex. (interim report). Mar. 31, 1944. White Rock Creek, for flood House Public Works cn rol and allied purposes, Committee resolution, Trinmy River and tributaries, Aug. 6, 1948. Texas. -- FLOOD CONTROL IMPROVEMENTS IN THE ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO, 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: Lt. Col. Joseph O. Killian, Corps of Engi- neers to December 14, 1949; Col. Charles H. McNutt, Corps of Engineers, thereafter. Division engineer of the Southwestern Division, Dallas, Tex., comprising the Galveston, Tex., Albuquerque, N. Mex., Little Rock, Ark., Tulsa, Okla., and Ft. Worth, Tex., districts; Col. Louis W. Prentiss, Corps of Engineers. IMPROVEMENTS Flood control Flood Control-Continued Page Page 1. Colorado Springs, Foun- 11. Snagging and Clearing taine que Bouille River, under authority of Sec- Colo. .. ................ 1232 tion 2 of the Flood Con- 2. Trinidad, Purgatoire River, trol Act approved Aug- Colo.................. 1233 ust 28, 1937, as amended 1245 3. Pueblo, Arkansas River, 12. Emergency flood-control Colob................... 1234 work under authority of 4. John Martin Reservoir, Ar- Public Laws 138 and 318, kansas River, Colo. (for- Seventy-eighth Congress, merly Caddoa Reser- Public Law 75, Seventy- voir,) ................ 1235 ninth Congress and Pub- 5. Conchas Dam and Reser- lic Laws 102 and 858, voir, South Canadian Eightieth Congress .... 1246 River, near Tucumcari, 13. Emergency flood-conrol N. Mex. .............. 1237 work under authority of 6. Creede, Willow Creek, Colo. 1239 Section 5 of Flood-Con- 7. Chamita Dam and Reser- trol Act approved Aug- voir, Rio Chama, N. Mex. 1240 ust 18, 1941, as amended 1247 8. Jemez Canyon Dam and 14. Emergency bank protection Reservoir, Jemez Creek, work under authority of N. Mex. .............. 1241 Flood-Control Act ap- 9. Rio Grande Floodway, Rio proved December 22, Grande, N. Mex. ....... 1243 1944, as amended ...... 1248 10. Bluewater Floodway, Blue- 15. Preliminary examinations, water Creek, N. Mex... 1244 surveys, and contingen- cies for flood control ... 1250 16. Plant allotment .......... 1251 1281 1232 REPORT OF CHIIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 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 ap- proximately 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 flood- way channel 10,590 feet long to discharge flows from the mouth of Templeton Gap directly into Monument Creek. The upstream 8,717 feet of floodway has a depth of 13 feet, a bottom width of 125 feet, and side slopes of 1 :2 with a riprap-lined levee forming the south side. The remaining 1,873 feet has a depth of 15 feet, a bottom width of 12 feet, side slopes of 1 :1.5, and is lined with reinforced concrete. The estimated Federal cost of the project, revised in 1949, is $932,100 for construction, and the estimated cost to local interests is $285,300, which includes $242,000 contributed funds and $43,300 for lands and damages, a total of $1,217,400. 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 8 for requirements.) All requirements for local cooperation have been fully met. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Construction of the project has been prosecuted to completion under three con- tracts; one for the floodway channel, one for the highway bridge, and one for the railroad bridge. The costs during the fiscal year were $379,923.73 for new work. Expenditures were $406,500.61. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction of the project has been completed except for possible repairs. Total costs under the existing project to June 30, 1950, were $1,034,214.88, all for new work. The total expenditures were $884,398.49. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on June 30, 1950, $165,501.51, plus an anticipated allotment of $81,000 for fiscal year 1951, a total of $246,501.51, will be applied to accounts payable on June 30, 1950, in the amount of $149,816.39 and as needed for repairs in a sinkhole area. No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. FLOOD CONTROL-ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO, DISTRICT 123388 Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated .. _ $480,000.00--.-.--.--- . ...---------------... $427,100.00 $124, 200.00 $807,900.00 Cost-... ..----- 25,480.10 $27,389.36 $35,238.63 457, 182.93 246,823.73 792, 214.83 Expenditures-.... 23, 795.31 29, 155. 61 34, 736.95 295,830.01 258, 880. 61 642,398.49 Maintenance: Appropriated................ ............ .......................... ............. Cpoitd------- --------------- -------------- -------------- Costures------.-------------------------------------------------------- -------------- --------------- ------ Expenditures-.... .......... ...... ....... .. ..... ........ . .............. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ...................... $15,027.41 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1950 ........ 81,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ........ 96,027.41 CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - --- -- -- - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Contributed. ... Cost----- - .....-.. ................... . $242, 000.00 .. .... $242,000. 00 ........ -------------------------- ....------------.... 108,900.00 $133,100.00 242,000.00 Expenditures_.. _.... .. ... _____- - -- ....- . -_ .94,380.00 147,620.00 242,000.00 Maintenance: Appropriated---.....----------- --------------------------------------------------............................ Cost.------------------------------------------------------------------ Expenditures _.... ---- --... ---......_._...............------ --- ---..... 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 con- struction 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 ap- proved December 22, 1944. (See H. Doc. 387, 78th Cong., 2d sess.) The estimated Federal cost of construction, revised in 1950, is $2,150,000, and the estimated cost to local interests is $251,600 for rights-of-way and bridge and utility changes, a total of $2,401,600. Localcooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. In addition to the usual requirements, local interests are required to make the necessary changes in public utilities, bridges, drainage inlets, and irrigation diversion facilities within the project limits. Formal notification to local interests of the requirements for local coopera- 1284 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 tion has not been made; however, informal discussions with responsible parties indicate that local ...interests are willing to comply with all requirements for local cooperation. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Engineering studies and investigations were continued. The costs during the fiscal year were $22,620.61 for new work. Expenditures were $20,149.54. Condition at the end of the fiscal year.-Detailed plans are 36 percent complete. Total costs under the existing project to June 30, 1950, were $48,465.36 all for new work. The total expenditures were $45,842.42. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on June 30, 1950, $9,157.58, will be applied to continuation of engineering studies and investigations by hired labor. No additional funds are needed for the work schedueld during the fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950' including ------------- --- -------- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated.... ----------------------- $20,000.00 $10,000.00 $25,000.00 $55,000.00 Cost--------...-----------------..... 5, 273.16 20, 571.59 22, 620.61 48, 465.36 Expenditures-..... -.......--.. -......... 5,255.17 20,437. 71 20,149. 54 45,842.42 M1atlenance: Appropriated--------------------------...................................--------------------------- Expenditures---.... .......----------------------------------- --------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................... $5,468.96 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .......................... 2,095,000.00 3. PUEBLO, ARKANSAS RIVER, COLO. Location.-The project is located in the city of Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colo., on the Arkansas River, about 170 miles downstream from its source and about 1,278 river miles upstream from its mouth. (See U. S. Geological Survey Maps, Pueblo, Colo., quad- rangle, scale 1:125,000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides additional local flood protection for the area subject to inundation by back- water at Pueblo, Colo., by the construction of a levee extending from the north abutment of the Santa Fe Avenue Bridge to high ground adjacent to the Missouri Pacific Railroad right-of-way, the levee to have' a 10-foot crown width and a 2-foot cover of riprap on the river side; and a drainage structure with flap gates under the levee. The estimated Federal cost of construction, re- vised in 1950, is $217,500, and the estimated cost to local interests is $4,500 for lands and damages, a total of $222,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950. (See H. Doc. 327, 81st Cong., 1st sess.) Local cooperation.--See page 8 for requirements. In addition FLOOD CONTROL-ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO, DISTRICT 123 to the usual requirements, local interests are required to protect the flood carrying capacity of the floodway, between river miles 1276.5 and 1281.5, from future encroachments or obstructions and preserve and maintain unimpaired the capacity of the old chan- nel of the Arkansas River between the Southern Colorado Power Co.'s dam and the proposed levee crossing for the purpose of handling internal drainage. Formal notification to local interests of the requirements for local cooperation has not been made. Operations and results during fiscal 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, 1950. Proposed operations.-No expenditures are proposed for fiscal year 1951. No additional funds are needed for the work scheduled during the fiscal year 1952. 4. 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 construc- tion of a dam and reservoir for flood control and water conserva- tion 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 abut- ments flanks the concrete gravity section in the valley, and earth dikes on each abutment 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, has a storage capacity of 280,000 acre-feet for flood control, and 395,000 acre-feet for conservation. The estimated costs revised in 1950 are $11,533,500 for con- struction, $3,546,500 for lands and damages, 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.-Section2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Construction of the permanent quarters for operating personnel was initiated by 1236 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 contract. Miscellaneous work for public use facilities and ordinary repairs were accomplished. The full conservation storage up to elevation 3,851 was avail- able. Pending a permanent agreement between the States of Colorado and Kansas as to disposition of water, irrigation storage was permitted under a temporary agreement and the reservoir was operated on a demand basis until the adopted rules and regu- lations of the Arkansas River Compact Administration became effective April 15, 1950. The reservoir reached a maximum eleva- tion of 3,834.80 on July 20, 1949, and a minimum elevation of 3,797.86 on June 28, 1950. Total releases for the fiscal year were 277,654 acre-feet, all of which were for irrigation. The costs during the fiscal year were $19,999.31 for new work and $100,- 138.48 for maintenance. The total expenditures were $140,546.01. Condition at the end of fiscal year.-The existing project is essentially complete; only the permanent quarters for operating personnel and some facilities for public use remain to be com- pleted. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year under the existing project were $14,904,582.56 for new work, $490,190.99 for main- tenance. Total expenditures were $15,409,320.20. In addition, costs and expenditures from Emergency Relief funds for new work have been $59,977.15. Proposed operations.-Operationof the reservoir will be con- tinued under terms of the Arkansas River Compact between the States of Colorado and Kansas regarding releases of water. The balance unexpended on June 30, 1950, $94,001.73, and anticipated allotment of $50,000.00 for maintenance for fiscal year 1951, and $1,885.59 collections for quarters and utilities, plus accounts receivable of $89.29, a total of $142,981.38, will be applied as follows: New work: Construction of permanent quarters (contract) ........... $60,092.89 Construction of reservoir management and public use facil- ities (contract) ...................................... 24,493.28 Total, new work .................................... 84,586.17 Maintenance: Accounts payable June 30, 1950 .......................... 1,087.93 Operation ............................................. 14,700.00 Ordinary repairs ....................................... 23,164.15 Improvements and reconstruction .......................... 4,143.13 Special studies and records ............................. 15,300.00 Total, maintenance ................................... 58,395.21 Total for all work ... ................................ 142,981.38 The additional sum of $150,000 can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1952 for operation and maintenance. FLOOD CONTROL-ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO, DISTRICT 12387 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including S --. - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated ..- 1, 622, 400.00 $100, 000.00 $450, 000.00 . $100, 000.00 115, 010, 021.93 ..-------------. Cost .------------96, 844.86 1, 512, 438.48 415, 708.92 $135, 520. 99 19, 999.31 114, 904, 582. 56 Expenditures-.... 85, 421.24 1,442,247. 10 416, 912. 86 215, 716. 93 37, 591.80 114,921,923.36 Maintenance: Appropriated . _ _ 63, 900.00- ........ 87,000.00 85,000.00 70,000.00 493, 300.00 Cost...-----. 64, 328. 54 55, 289. 29 59, 448, 37 96, 059.84 100,138. 48 490,190.99 Expenditures -.... 57, 794. 96 57, 980.91 56, 771.95 91,929.09 102, 954.21 487, 396.84 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ...... $14,266.31 3 In addition, $59, 977.15 was expended from emergencyrelief funds for new work. 5. 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 con- struction of a flood-control dam and reservoir which will also be used for irrigation and water-supply purposes. The dam consists of a concrete 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 maintain 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 emergency 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 con- servation and irrigation, 200,000 acre-feet for flood control, and 100,000 acre-feet dead storage. The total estimated cost, revised in 1950, is $15,650,300, including $2,279,325.70, the cost of initi- ating construction of the project under authority of the Emer- gency 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 1288 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 with House Document No. 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 8 for requirements. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Miscellaneous re- pairs were made and the structures were operated and maintained in a serviceable condition throughout the year. The level of the reservoir was maintained near the spillway crest, elevation 4201, until about April 1, 1950, having reached a maximum elevation of 4200.97, on August 2 and 3, 1949. Irriga- tion releases started about April 1, 1950, causing a general low- ering of pool level through remainder of period reaching a minimum elevation of 4186.16 on June 30, 1950. Total releases for the fiscal year were 132, 480 acre-feet, of which 124,070 acre- feet were for irrigation, 2,543 acre-feet for power production, 1,176 acre-feet conduit releases for testing gate operation, and 4,691 acre-feet miscellaneous losses. Released to Bell Ranch for irrigation were 2,397 acre-feet, and 121,673 acre-feet to the canal of the Tucumcari irrigation project under development by the United States Bureau of Reclamation. Irrigation of some lands under the project was begun on November 24, 1945, and continued through Fiscal Year 1950. The costs for the year were $105,935.91 for maintenance. The expenditures were $102,994.91. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was essen- tially 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 under construction in connection with the derrick stone downstream of the training walls. The costs to the end of the fiscal year from regular funds were $12,320,064.76 for new work, and $649,509.11 for maintenance. The total ex- penditures were $12,955,467.33. The costs and expenditures to the end of the fiscal year, Emer- gency Relief funds were $869,977.75 for new work. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year for all funds from departmental appropriations were $13,190,042.51 for new work; and $649,509.11 for maintenance. The total expenditures were $13,825,445.08. 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. Proposed operations.-Operationof the reservoir will continue as in fiscal year 1950. The balance unexpended on June 30, 1950, $178,616.53 and accounts receivable, $27.20, and anticipated allot- ment of $50,000.00 for maintenance for fiscal year 1951, plus $5,055.22 receipts from quarters and utilities, a total of $224,- 947.60, will be applied as follows: New work: Construction of facilities for public use .......... $19,540.35 Maintenance: Accounts payable June 30, 1950 ........................ 5,887.61 Operations ........................................... 18,511.00 Ordinary repairs and maintenance .................... 23,439.00 FLOOD CONTROL-ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO, DISTRICT 1239 Improvements and reconstruction ..................... .. 149,519.64 Maintenance: Special studies and records. ..................... 8,050.00 Total maintenance .................................. 205,407.25 Total for all work ................................. 224,947.60 The additional sum of $100,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing fiscal year 1952 for operation and maintenance. Cost and financial summary Total to- Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including' - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated..--------.------------.--------------.--------------$35,000.00 113,209, 582.86 Cost.------------ $1,997.64 $2.36 ..-------------------------- 15,459.65 113,190,042.51 Expenditures...-. 1, 997.64 2.36 --------------------------- 5,683.00 113,180, 265.86 Maintenance: Appropriated-_. 63, 000.00 -67, 000.00 215, 000.00 159, 600.00 794, 478. 75 --------- Cost-...- 57, 545.23 52,610.42 58,194.49 105, 935.91 139, 906. 26 649, 5(9.11 Expenditures - -....56, 387.13 56, 517.15 55, 753.41 102, 994.91 140, 347. 54 645,179. 22 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ..................... $3,215.45 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ........................ 161,391.44 1Includes $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. 6. 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 con- struction of a grouted riprap channel to carry flood waters of Willow Creek through the town of Creede. The channel would follow approximately the same alignment as the existing timber- lined channel. The new channel would be approximately 5,527 feet long and would be of trapezoidal cross-section, with bottom width of 8 feet and side slopes of 1 vertical to 11/ horizontal except for the lower 617 feet which varies both in bottom width and side slopes. Channel lining would consist of a 12-inch pave- ment of grouted riprap for the upper 5,130 feet, the remaining 397 feet being unlined. The estimated Federal cost of construc- tion, revised in 1950, is $223,400 and the estimated cost to local interests for rights-of-way and bridge and utility relocations is $57,700, a total of $281,100. Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. In addition to the usual requirements local interests are required to make necessary bridge and utility changes. Requirements for local co- operation have been complied with sufficiently to permit award of the construction contract. 1240 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Operations and results during fiscal year.-Construction of the upstream 2,935 feet of the lined channel was completed. Plans and specifications were completed and a contract awarded on June 27, 1950, for construction of the remaining 2,195 feet of lined channel of the project. The costs during the fiscal year were $97,348.99 for new work. Expenditures were $89,471.24. Condition at end of fiscal year.-All planning was complete and construction of the initial portion of the channel completed. Construction of the remaining portion of the channel is to be initiated in July 1950. The total costs under the existing project to the end of the fiscal year were $137,355.15 for new work. Total expenditures were $128,498.79. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on June 30, 1950, $94,901.21, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950 ............................. $8,856.36 Construction (contract) ..................................... 86,044.85 Total ................................................ 94,901.21 No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to1946 New work: Appropriated.... $5,000.00 $6, 500.00 $9,000.00 $159, 700.00 $43, 200.00 $223, 400.00 Cost-...-- -... 1,028.89 9,140.27 7,490. 51 22, 346.49 97, 348.99 137, 355.15 Expenditures.... 1,019.73 9,210.13 7,419.38 21,378.31 89, 471.24 128, 498. 79 Maintenance: Appropriated. ... ------------------------------------ ------- --------------- Cost--... ---------- ----- ------------ --------- --------------------------- Expenditures----....-------- -------------------------- ------------------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ...... $6,136.79 7. CHAMITA DAM AND RESERVOIR, RIO CHAMA, NEW MEXICO Location.-The project is located in Rio Arriba County, N. Mex., on Rio Chama approximately 5 miles upstream from the conflu- ence of Rio Chama and Rio Grande, about 6 miles northwest of Espanola, N. Mex. (See U. S. Geological Survey map for Plan and Profile of Rio Chama, N. Mex., From Mouth to Mile 103, Sheet 1.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for con- struction of a dam and reservoir for flood control, sediment stor- age and possible future power. The dam is an earth fill dam approximately 205 feet high with a side channel reinforced concrete spillway constructed for future installation of crest gates. The dam has a length of 4,800 feet for the earth fill plus an addi- tional 442 feet for the spillway. The reservoir, which is one unit of the flood control phase of a comprehensive plan for Rio Grande and tributaries, N. Mex., will have a storage capacity at the spill- way crest of 687,700 acre-feet for flood control and sediment storage... FLOOD CONTROL-ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO, DISTRICT 1241 The estimated costs, revised in 1950, are $31,990,300 for con- struction, and $383,700 for lands and damages, a total of $32,.374,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 30, 1948. Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Engineering studies and investigations were initiated. The costs during the fiscal year were $36,694.85 for new work. Expenditures were $30,502.57. Conditions at the end of the fiscal year.-Detailed plans are 4 percent complete. Total costs under the existing project to June 30, 1950, were $36,694.85 all for new work. The total ex- penditures were $30,502.57. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on June 30, 1950, $44,497.43, plus an anticipated allotment of $127,000 during fiscal year 1951, a total of $171,497.43, will be applied to accounts payable on June 30, 1950, in the amount of $6,192.28 and the balance will be applied to continuing engineering studies and investigations. The additional sum of $1,291,900 can be profitably expended for the following scheduled work during the fiscal year 1952. New work: Preparation of plans and specifications .................. $450,000 Road relocations .......................................... 841,900 Total for all work ................................... 1,291,900 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated.... -- ------------------------------------ $75,000.00 $75,000.00 Cost-----....... -------------------------------------------------- 36,694. 85 36,694.85 Expenditures-....-------------...-----------------.........30, 502.57 30, 502. 57 Maintenance: Aoppropriated C _. .. . -------.. stt .. ----- . --. .. . . ....-- .. ...__ . .............-- -.---...----. - ---...------. - -... -- --------.-..----------. ...... Expenditures.............. .......... ...... .................... ........................ Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ...................... $20,795.58 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ........ 127,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ........ 147,795.58 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ..................... 32,172,000.00 8. JEMEZ CANYON DAM AND RESERVOIR, JEMEZ CREEK, NEW MEXICO Location.-The project is located in Sandoval County, New Mexico, on Jemez Creek approximately 2 miles upstream from the confluence of Jemez Creek and Rio Grande, about five miles north- west of Bernalillo, New Mexico. (See U. S. Geological Survey map for Bernalillo quadrangle, scale 1:125,000.) 1242 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for con- struction of a dam and reservoir for flood control and sediment storage. The dam is an earth fill dam approximately 138 feet high with an ungated saddle spillway. The dam has a length of 820 feet for the earth fill section plus an additional 500 feet for the spillway. The reservoir, which is one unit of the flood control phase of a comprehensive plan for Rio Grande and tributaries, New Mexico, will have a storage capacity of 30,000 acre-feet for flood control and 90,000 acre-feet for sediment storage. The estimated costs, revised in 1948, are $7,185,000 for con- struction and $16,000 for lands and damages, a total of $7,201,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 30, 1948. Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Engineering studies, investigations, and preparation of specifications were initiated. Construction of the project has been initiated by award of a contract for the access road and a continuing contract for the Outlet Works. The costs during the fiscal year were $236,383.85 for new work. Expenditures were $256,037.03. Condition at the end of the fiscal year.-Engineering studies and preparation of detail plans and specifications are 57 percent complete. Construction of the project, initiated May 4, 1950, is approximately 1.0 percent complete. Total costs under the exist- ing project to the end of the fiscal year were $236,383.85 for new work. Total expenditures were $256,037.03. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on June 30, 1950, $493,962.97, plus an anticipated allotment of $500,000 dur- ing fiscal year 1951, $43,255.85 accounts receivable and $3,182.90 advance billings, a total of $1,040,401.72, will be applied as follows: New work: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950 ...................... $26,785.57 Preparation of plans and specifications by hired labor .... 117,315.15 Access road, by contract .............................. 108,328.00 Outlet works ........................................ 770,068.00 Relocation of stream gage (by USGS) ................ 3,000.00 Lands and damages .................................. 14,905.00 Total for all work ................................ 1,040,401.72 The additional sum of $1,200,000 can be profitably expended for the following schedule of work for fiscal year 1952: New work: Preparation of plans and specifications .................... $24,000 Outlet works (for completion) ............................ .. 660,320 Santa Ana Pueblo levee, bridge and road (total amount) .... 319,000 Dam and spillway (for initiationi of continuing contract) ... 196,680 Total for all work .................................... 1,200,000 FLOOD CONTROL-ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO, DISTRICT 1243 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including .. .... _fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated---....---... ---------------------------------------- $750,000.00 $750,000.00 Cost----------- ,.. --... ..... . ........ 236,383.86 236,383.86 Expenditures.-- ----------------------..- 256,037.03 256,037.03 Maintenance: Appropriated._ o __.- _ Cost------------- --- . . . . ...-------- Expenditures ...................................... .--- . ..... ............................. ... _...-.. .... -....... Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................. $45,109.27 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951........ .500,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ...... 545,109.27 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ................... 5,951,000.00 9. RIO GRANDE FLOODWAY, RIO GRANDE, N. MEX. Location.-The project is located on the Rio Grande in New Mexico. It covers the section of the river commencing near Hot Springs and going upstream to the lower end of the Rio Grande Canyon approximately 14 miles upstream from Espanola. Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for flood protection and major drainage improvements by channel rectifica- tion and levee enlargement and construction as a joint undertaking by the Bureau of Reclamation and the Corps of Engineers between river miles 123 and 394 (river mile 0 being at the intersection of the New Mexico-Texas State line with the International Boundary at El Paso). The portion to be accomplished by the Corps of Engi- neers will consist of levee enlargement and construction and bank protection work where necessary to protect levees. Levees con- structed by local interests now exist through the reach of the river involved, but are not uniform as to grade, section or standard of construction and in many places are threatened by the meandering river channel. These levees will be modified and supplement by additional levees where required. The levees as modified or con- structed will have a standard section with a crown of 10 feet, 3 on 1 side slopes and a freeboard of 3 feet above maximum water surface. The estimated costs, revised in 1950, are $11,526,000 for the entire project and $3,150,000 for the portion to be accomplished by the Corps of Engineers. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1948 approved June 30, 1948. Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. In addition local interests must assume responsibility for all highway bridge and public utility relocations or replacements required. Operations and results during fiscal year.---Engineering investi- gations and studies were initiated. The costs during the fiscal year were $2,331.13. Expenditures were $1,800.62. 1244 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Condition at the end of fiscal year. Total costs under the existing project to June 30, 1950, were $2,331.13, all for new work. The total expenditures were $1,800.62. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on June 30, 1950, $48,199.38, plus an anticipated allotment of $10,000 for fiscal year 1951, a total of $58,199.38, will be applied to accounts payable on June 30, 1950, in the amount of $530.51 and the bal- ance will be applied to continuing engineering studies and investi- gations by hired labor. Funds in the amount of $721,500 can be profitably expended in fiscal year 1952 to initiate construction. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including _fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 to 1946 prior New work: Appropriated--...-------------........................--------........---------------------.............. -- $50,000.00 $50,000.00 Cost......---------------------------------------------------2,331.13 2,331.13 Expenditures......------------------------------------------------- 1, 800.62 1, 800.62 Maintenance: Appropriated---- ...-----------.-------------- - ------------------------------------ Cost......................................................................... Expenditures------....--.---..........-------.........--------------...........----------------------....................-------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................... $47,422.10 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ........ 10,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ...... 57,422.10 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.................... 3,090,000.00 10. BLUEWATER FLOODWAY, BLUEWATER CREEK, N. MEX. Location.-The project is located in Valencia County, N. Mex., on Bluewater Creek approximately 2 miles north of the town of Bluewater. Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for flood protection to irrigated lands by construction of a small diversion on Bluewater Creek to divert flows from the present creek channel to a new floodway channel. The diversion dam would be an earth- fill structure approximately 8 feet high. The new floodway will be formed by earth-fill levees and an excavated channel and will include a concrete multiple box culvert under United States High- way 66 and the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway. The project is one unit of the flood control phase of a comprehensive plan for Rio Grande and tributaries, N. Mex. The estimated costs, revised in 1950, are $289,000 for construc- tion, including $78,750 to be contributed by local interests, and $250 for lands and damages. The estimated Federal cost is $213,- 750. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1948, approved June 30, 1948. Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. In addition to the usual requirements, local interests are required to assume FLOOD CONTROL-ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO, DISTRICT 1245 responsibility for all highway bridge and public utility relocations required with the exception of the box culvert under United States Highway 66 and the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway for which local interests are required to contribute the sum of $75,000 toward the cost of construction.: Operations and results during the fiscal year.-None. Condition at the end of the fiscal year.-The work has not been started. No costs were incurred. Total expenditures were $14.52 to June 30, 1950. Proposed operations.--No expenditures are proposed for the fiscal year 1951. No funds are needed for the work scheduled dr- ing the fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, includig .. .... . ...fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1046 New work: Appropriated---....-----------............----..........................----............-----------------------------... $12,000.00 $12, 000.00 Cost------------------------------------------------------------------ ---- -14.52 14.62 Expenditures--------------.---------------------------- Maintenance: Appropriated Cost-- . . ---------------------------------------------- .'------------ ---------------------------------- o- - - ------- ----------------------- -- Expenditures ......................................-.............. .................... Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ....................... $12,000 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 .......... -2,000 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951............... Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ........................... 2138,7540 11. SNAGGING AND CLEARING UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTIQN 2 OF THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED AUGUST 28, 1937, AS AMENDED The Flood Control Act approved August 28, 1937, as amende by the Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946, authorized the allotment of not to exceed $1,000,000 from the flood control appro- priations for any one fiscal year for removing accumulated snags and other debris, and clearing and straightening the channel i navigable streams and tributaries thereof, when in the opinion of the Chief of Engineers such work is advisable in the interest of flood control; provided that not more than $50,000 shall be ex- pended for this purpose for any single tributary from the appro- priations for any one fiscal year. Pursuant to these acts, expenditures were made during fiscal years 1948 and 1949 in the amount of $43,136.08 for clearing Green Horn Creek near Rye, Colo., Rio Grande at Alamosa, Colo.. and Rio Hondo in the vicinity of Roswell, N. Mex. During the fis- cal year, funds were allotted in the amount of $49,900 for work on Wild Horse Creek near Holly, Colo. 930127-51--vol. 1--79 :1246 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19 50 During the fiscal year, work was continued on Rio Hondo near Roswell, N. M., and work was initiated on Wild Horse Creek near Holly, Colo. The costs- during the fiscal year were $18,171.96 for work in the vicinity of Roswell, N. M., and $11,984.69 for work near Holly, Colo. Total costs for all work under this heading to the end of the fiscal year were $74,485.84. The expenditures have been $55,- 900.14. The balance unexpended on June 30, 1950, amounting to $71,402.85, will be applied as follows: New work: Construction of channel clearing and straightening near Roswell, N. Mex. (contract) .......................... $14,952.05 Construction of channel clearing and straightening near Holly, Colo. (contract) ................................ 16,744.80 Available for further work under this heading ............ 39,676.00 Total ............................................. 71,402.85 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated_-- --- ..--......... . ... $12,000.00 $99, 589.34 $15, 713. 65 $127,302.99 Cost...-------- ------------.------------ 10, 571.63 33, 757. 56 30,156. 65 '4, 485.84 Expenditures---....-------------............----------........... 10, 849.19 32, 286. 89 12, 764.06 65,900.14 Maintenance: A ppropriated - --......................... Cost ues....... .... ...-......-- ... .....-....... - -- - - --....-.............. .... -...... Expenditures -- - --......................... Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950... ... $38,806.66 12. EMERGENCY FLOOD-CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC LAWS NOS. 138 and 318, SEVENTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS, PUBLIC LAW NO. 75, SEVENTY-NINTH CONGRESS, AND PUBLIC LAWS NOS. 102 AND 858, EIGHTIETH 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, 1945, and 1947. Congress in the act approved July 12, 1943, Public No. 138. Seventy-eighth Congress; in the act approved May 29, 1944, Pub- lic No. 318, Seventy-eighth Congress; in the act approved'June 5. 1945, Public No. 75, Seventy-ninth Congress; in the act approved June 23, 1947, Public No. 102, Eightieth Congress, and in the act approved June 30, 1948, Public Law 858, Eightieth Congress, au- thorized the amounts of $10,000,000, $12,000,000, $12,000,000, $15,000,000 and $25,000,000 respectively, to be appropriated as emergency funds to be expended under the direction of the Secre- tary 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. SPurstiant to these acts expenditures were made during fiscal years 1944, 1945, 1946, 1948 and 1949 in the amount of $440,- FLOOD CONTROL-ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO; DISTRICT 1247 511.11, which includes $8,411.46 contributed funds for repairs on flood control structures in the Middle :Rio Grande Conservancy District on the Rio Grande in New Mexico, in the Pueblo Conserv- ancy District on the Arkansas River in Colorado and on Arroyo de la Matanza in New Mexico. The repair work on the Rio Grande which was begun during fiscal year 1949.: was completed by con- tract in April 1950, and the costs during the fiscal year were $242,840.06. Total costs for all work under this heading to the end of the fiscal year from regular funds were $705,020.82. The expenditures have been $703,619.09. In addition, costs and ex- penditures from contributed funds were $8,411.46. The unexpended balance on June 30, 1950, amounting to $5,- 174.51 will be applied to accounts payable on June 30, 1950, in the amount of $1,555.40 and as required to complete the work. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated. ------------------------ ----------------------- -------------- Expenditures....------------------------- ------------------------------------ Maintenance: Appropriated. ---.----.. -$53, 394. 56 00 $7, 550. $307,375.35 -$16, 784.19 1$708, 793.60 Cost..------------- $45.08 ------------ 6,925.35 44,602.97 242,840.06 1705,020.82 Expenditures .... 108.51- .. .... 6,925.35 14, 521.86 271, 519.44 1703, 619.09 1In addition, $8,411.46 was expended from contributed funds. 13. EMERGENCY FLOOD-CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED AUGUST 18, 1941, AS AMENDED Section 5 of the Flood. Control Act approved August 18, 1941, as amended by section 12 of the Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946, and section 206 of the Flood Control Act approved June 30, 1948, authorized the allotment from flood-control appropria- tions, not to exceed $2,000,000 for any, one fiscal year to be ex- pended in rescue work or in the repair, restoration, or mainte- nance of any flood-control work threatened or destroyed by flood, including the strengthening, raising, extending or other modifi- cation thereof as may be necessary in the dispretion of the Chief of Engineers for the adequate funptioing .Q the work for flood- control. Pursuant to these authorities, _pnditureS .were made in the amount of $106,865.54 during fiscal years i942,;: 1943, 1948, and 1949 for emergency repairs and flood fighting in the Middle Rio Grande conservancy district on the Rio Grande in New Mexico and the Pueblo conservancy district on the Arkansas River in Colorado. Additional funds were allotted during the fiscal year for emergency repairs on Wolf Creek at Granada, Colo., and Coal Creek at Florence, Colo., and for plans and specifications for work on the Rio Grande in New Mexico. IP8 REPORT OF CHIEF OF. ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Preparation of plans and specifications for the emergency works at Granada and Florence were completed and construction initiat- ed by contracts. Costs were $18,239.97 and $3,820.10, respectively. The preparation of plans and specifications for emergency repair Work on the Rio Grande were brought up-to-date and completed during the fiscal year at a cost of $1,917.23. Total costs for all work under this heading to the end of the fiscal year were $130,- 817.89. The expenditures were $117,926.78. The unexpended bal- ance on June 30, 1950, amounting to $29,660.51, will be applied as follows: M ,intenance: Accounts payable, emergency repairs at Pueblo, Colo. .... $127.27 Emergency repairs, Wolf Creek, Granada, Colo. (contract) .. 3,730.28 Emergency repairs, Coal Creek, Florence, Colo. (contract).. 18,951.59 Available for further work under this heading .......... 6,851.37 Total ................................................ 29,660.51 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1930, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated---...----------...----------...------------...------------ ..-----------................. Cost...-....................... ---...................................................... Expenditures-...------------- - ------------- ---------------------------------------- Maintenance: Appropriated---........-------------------------$50,125.18 $48,314.70 $147,587.29 Cost-------------------....... 45,229.98 36, 440.50 130, 817.89 Expenditures.._. ....---------.--.-------..-...-. --- 45,312.36 23,467.01 117,926.78 14. EMERGENCY BANK PROTECTION WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED DECEMBER 22, 1944, AS AMENDED The Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944, as amended by the Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946, authorized the allotment from flood-control appropriations of not to exceed $1,000,000 per year for construction of emergency bank protec- tion works to prevent flood damages to highways, bridge ap- proaches and public works, when in the opinion of the Chief of Engineers such work is advisable, provided, that not more than $50,000 shall be allotted, for this purpose at any single locality from appropriations for any one fiscal year. Pursuant to this act, the following amounts have been allocated for protection works: FLOOD CONTROL.-ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO, DISTRICT 1249 Fiscal Amount Costs to year of of Contributed June 30, Allotment allotment funds 1950 United States Highway 50 bridge, Arkansas River near Las Animas. 1949 $9,750.00 _.- --..... $7,469.80 Diversion structure, Otero irrigation district, 1949 2, 846.39 ....---..-- 2, 846.39 Arkansas River near Fowler, Colo. Colorado State Highway 115 bridge, Arkansas 1950 41,440.00_ -......... 2, 871.01 River near Florence, Colo. Colorado State Highway 109 bridge, Purgatoire River near Higbee, Colo. 1950 46,100.00----- -- 20,296.77 ...------....... Animas Street Bridge, Purgatoire River, Trini- 1950 3,200.00- ............. 3,619.52 dad, Colo. Colorado State Highway 207 bridge, Arkansas 1950 47, 210.00 $1, 500 4, 919.09 Ri -er, Manzanola, Colo. Co orado State Highway 67 bridge, Arkansas 1950 37,000.00 1,000 1,621.04 River, Florence, Colo. Construction of the protective works at United States Highway 50 bridge across the Arkansas River near Las Animas, Colo., was accomplished by contract during May 1949. Construction of the protective works near Fowler, Colo., was cancelled when local interests failed to provide necessary rights-of-way. Construction of protective works for Colorado State Highway 115 bridge near Florence, Colo., was cancelled when it became known that the highway department planned to build a new bridge downstream from the present structure. Construction of the protective works at Colorado State Highway 109 bridge near Higbee, Colo., Animas Street Bridge at Trinidad, Colo., and Colorado State Highway 207 bridge at Manzanola, Colo., have all been initiated by contract. Construction of the protective works at Colorado State Highway 67 bridge at Florence, Colo., will be initiated during fiscal year 1951. The balance unexpended on June 30, 1950, $166,062.18, will be applied during the fiscal year 1951 to complete the works referred to above. Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30,1950, including fiscal year 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated--- -2A1, ----....-........................ 250.00 $166,302.39 $187, 552.39 Cost---------------------........... ............. 10, 262.92 33, 380.70 43,643.62 Expenditures_...---... -------.....--------.-------- 10,351.69 12,638.52 22,990.21 Maintenance: A ppropriated ............ C o st-. . ..... _. _............ ._.... ............. ...... _._ ...... ... ._...... ...... _,__ ... ___ ... ....................... . ....... . ..-- ....--- ..... __- _- ............................... Expenditures... ...- .- . . .--... . . . . . . . . . . -. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .... $114,432.46 :1250 REPORT OF CHIEF- OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19 50 Cost and financial summary CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950 including - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: ------.----------------------------------------- Appropriated----.... .---..... . $1, 500.00 00 $1, 500. Cost... --. -----..---- Expenditures...------------------.--- .. .- ---- ----- ..... ... ------------------------------------- Maintenance: Appropriated C ost-.. --------------------------------------------------------------- ........................ .............. .............................................. Expenditures- .. . . . . . . . . . . ..---------------------------------------------------- Other new work data: Unobligate. balance, June 30, 1950 ....... $1,500 15. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES FOR FLOOD CONTROL The cost of the work during the year was $130,306.35. The expenditures were $129,393.64. The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $1,382.75 and $190,000 allotted for fiscal year 1951, amounting to a total of $191,382.75 will be applied to accounts payable on June 30, 1950, $3,519.10 and as needed during fiscal year 1951 to the payment of expenses to be incurred under this heading, including $100,000 for the Arkansas-White-Red River Basins report. The additional sum of $250,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing fiscal year 1952 for payment of expenses under this heading as incurred, including $219,000 for the Arkansas-White-Red River Basins report. Cost and financial summary I I--cl- I - - Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - - - - -- I1I 1 fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated---------- --------------- ------------- ----------------------- Cost----- ---------------------------------------- --------------------------- Expenditures-... . . . . ..--------------------------------------------------------------- Maintenance: Appropriated - .. $165, 000.00 $801)00.00 $95, 000. 00 $140, 000. 00 $128,170.00 $1, 278, 608. 37 Cost-...--.---..-----... 199, 361.87 168,160.31 89, 273. 71 156, 601.77 130, 306.35 1, 280, 744. 72 Expenditures -.... 191,049.18 176, 550.75 86,186.37 156, 671.50 129, 393. 64 1,277,225. 62 FLOOD CONTROL-ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO, DISTRICT 1251 16. PLANT ALLOTMENT, ALBUQUERQUE, N. MEX., DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ....... ... .fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 to 1946 prior New work: A p pro p riated ---... --------... .------- .- ... ....-- .-----...--.... .... .....---- ... Co--------- ---------- ---------- ------------ ------------ ----- --- -----. = Expenditures--.-- ......-----------..----------------------------------------......... .... --- Maintenance: Appropriated ... ..-------.... -------- ........--------------------------------------- .. $100,000.34 Cost:.......................... ... .. ....------------------ Expenditures.... -$24, 782. 38 -$67, 239.93 $22, 864. 26 $62, 301.09 $70,790. 00 $95, 468. 21 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood-control acts and committee resolutions - I I Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation --- I ------- 1I Alamogordo Dam and Reservoir, Sec. 7, Flood Control Pecos River, N. Mex., flood Act, Aug. 11, 1939. control, irrigation and other Uses. Alamogordo Dam and Reservoir, Sec. 209 Flood Control on.the Pecos River, N. Mex. Act, May 17, 1950. Arkansas River and tributaries, Colo. Commerce Committee resolution, Sept. 30, -------------- 1942. Arkansas River and Tributaries, Flood Control Commit- (local flood protection along the tee resolution, July 2, main stem above Great Bend, 1943. Kans.). Arkansas River for flood control Flood Control Commit- at and in the vicinity of Great tee resolution, Jan. 21, Bend, Kans. 1944. Arkansas River, flood control at Flood Control Commit- Aug. 29, 1949 H. 327, 81st Favorable. and in vicinity of Pueblo, Colo. tee resolution, July 2, Cong., 1st (interim report). 1943. sess. Arkansas, White, and Red River Flood Control Act, May -- - - -- - - .............. Basins, Arkansas, Louisiana, 17, 1950. Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexi- co, Colorado, Kansas, and Mis- souri, with a view to develop- ing comprehensive and inte- grated plans of improvement for navigation, flood control, domestic and municipal water supplies, reclamation and irri- gation, development and utili- zation of hydroelectric power conservation of soil, forest and fish and wildlife resources in- cluding such consideration of recreation uses, salinity and sediment control, and pollution abatement as may be provided for under 1Federal policies and procedures. Great Bend, Kans., Arkansas Flood Control Commit- River and tributaries (local tee resolution, July 2, flood protection above.) 1943. Great Bend, Kans., Arkansas Flood Control Commit- River, for flood control at and tee resolution, Jan. 21, in the vicinity of. 1944. Huerfano River, Colo., tributa- Flood Control Act, June ry of Arkansas River. 22, 1936. Mora River, N. Mex., tributary Commerce Committee of the South Canadian River, resolution, Nov. 13, for flood control and for making 1945. additional water available for agricultural uses. 122 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Statu of 'll investigations and flood control called for by flood control acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Pcos=-River, N. Mex., Alamo- Se. 7, Flood Control ....-------------- :ordo Dam and Reservoir Act, Aug. 11, 1939. flood control, irrigation and .tber tses. PeoS River, Alamogordo Dam Sec. 209, Flood Control .nd Reservoir, N. Mex. Act, May 17, 1950. Pecos River and tributaries, Tex. Flood Control Act, June ad N. Mex. 28, 1938. 1'iketwire (Purgatoire) River, Flood Control Commit- C o., flood protection for Trin- tee resolution, Mar. 20, Ida,,Colo. 1945. Pueblo, Colo., Arkansas River, Flood Control Commit- Aug. 29, 1949 H. 327, 81st Do. and tributaries (interim report tee resolution, July 2, Cong., 1st covering flood control). 1943. seass. Purgatoire (Picketwire) River, Flood Control Commit- lo., flood protection for Trin- tee resolution, Mar. 20, id, Colo. 1945. R , Arkansas and White River Flood Control Act, May Bas, Arkansas, Louisiana, 17, 1950. Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexi- co, Colorado, Kansas and Mis- Souri, with a view to develop- ing! comprehensive and inte- grated plans of improvement for navigation, flood control, domestic and municipal water supplies, reclamation and utili- zation of hydroelectric power, conservation of soil, forest, and fish and wildlife resources in- cluding such consideration of recreation uses, salinity and sediment control, and pollution abatement as may be provided for under Federal policies and procedures.1 Rto Rondo at Roswell, N. Mex., Flood Control Act, June I...-------------- Peeos River and tributaries, 28, 1938. Texas and New Mexico (inter- im report covering flood con- trol). South Canadian River, and trib- Commerce Committee itaries, including Mora River resolution, Nov. 13, T. Mex., for flood control and 1945. for making additional water available for agricultural uses. Trinidad, Colo., Purgatoire Flood Control Commit- (Picketwire) River, Colo. local tee resolution, Mar. 20, flood protection. 1945. )ite, Arkansas and Red River Flood Control Act, May Basins, Arkansas, Louisiana, 17, 1950. Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexi- Oo;Colorado, Kansas and Mis- oitri, with a view to develop- ing comprehensive and inte- rated plans of improvement for navigation, flood control, domestic and municipal water Supplies, reclamation and irri- gation, development and utili- $ation of hydroelectric power, nservationof soil, forest, and fish and wildlife resources in- isiding such consideration of recreation uses salinity and sediment control, and pollution abatement a4 may be provided for under Federal policies and procedures, SAlbuquerque directed to assist Tulsa district in preparing portion pertaining to Arkansas River basin in the Albuquerque district. IMPROVEMENTS 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 Arkan- sas 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. T. A. Lane, Corps of Engineers, to Jan- uary 10, 1950; Lt. Col. Otto J. Rohde, Corps of Engineers, Acting, after that date. Division engineer of the Southwestern Division, Dallas, Tex.. comprising the Galveston, Tex., Fort Worth, Tex., Albuquerque, N. M., Little Rock, Ark., and Tulsa, Okla., districts: Col. Louis W. Prentiss, Corps of Engineers. IMPROVEMENTS Navigation Flood control-Continued Page Page 1. Arkansas River and tribu- 15. Conway County levee dis- taries, Ark. and Okla. trict No. 6, Arkansas (Little Rock district) .. 1254 River, Ark.............. 1273 2. White River, Ark. (above 16. Conway County levee dis- Peach Orchard Bluff) .. 1254 tricts Nos. 1, 2, and 8, 3. Black River, Ark. and Mo. 1256 Arkansas River, Ark .. 1274 4. Current River, Ark. and 17. Roland drainage district, M o. .................. 1257 Arkansas River, Ark... 1276 5. Upper White River, Ark... 1258 18. Little Rock, Arkansas 6. Examinations, surveys, and River, Ark............. 1277 contingencies (general). 1260 19. South bank Arkansas River 7. Inactive navigation pro- (head of Fourche Island jects .................. 1261 to Pennington Bayou), Ark................... 1279 Flood control 20. South bank Arkansas River 8. Fort Smith, Arkansas (Tucker Lake), Ark. . . 1280 River, Ark . ........... 1262 21. Blue Mountain Reservoir, 9. Van Buren, Arkansas Arkansas River Basin, River, Ark............ 1264 Ark .................. 1281 10. Crawford County, Ar- 22. Nimrod Reservoir, Ar- kansas River, Ark .... 1265 kansas River Basin, Ark. 1283 11. McLean Bottom levee dis- 23. Arkansas River Basin, trict No. 3, Arkansas Little Rock district .... 1286 River, Ark. ............ 1267 24. East Poplar Bluff and Pop- 12. Near Dardanelle, Arkansas lar Bluff, Mo........... 1287 River, Ark. ........... 1268 25. Black River, Poplar Bluff, 13. Cardens Bottom drainage Mo., to Knobel, Ark.. 1289 district No. 2, Arkansas 26. Clearwater Reservoir, River, Ark. ........... 1270 White River Basin, Mo. 1290 14. West of Morrilton, Ar- 27. Norfork Reservoir, White kansas River, Ark .... 1271 River Basin, Ark .... 1293 126358 1254 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Flood Control-Continued Flood Control-Continued Page Page 28. Bull Shoals Reservoir, 32. Emergency flood-control White River Basin, Ark. 1296 work under authority of 29. White River Basin, Little Public Laws Nos. 138 Rock district ......... 1298 and 318, Seventy-eighth 30. Snagging and clearing Congress and Public Law under authority of Sec- No. 75, Seventy-ninth tion 2 of the Flood Con- Congress, first session; trol Act approved and Nos. 102 and 858 August 28, 1937, as Eightieth Congress .... 1302 amended .............. 1300 33. Preliminary examinations, 31. Emergency flood-control surveys, and contingen- work under authority of cies for flood control .. 1303 the Flood Control Act 34. Inactive flood-control pro- approved August 18, jects .................. 1304 1941 as amended ........ 1301 35. Plant allotment ........... 1305 1. ARKANSAS RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES, ARK. AND OKLA. (LITTLE ROCK DISTRICT) See report, "Arkansas River and tributaries, Arkansas and Oklahoma," page 1057; Vicksburg, Miss, district. 2. 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 engineer district. (See Mississippi River Commission alluvial valley maps, scale 1:62,500 and scale 1:500,000, for river from Peach Orchard Bluff to vicinity of Newport, Ark., and U. S. Geological Survey State map, scale 1 :500,000.) Previous projects.-Adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of March 3, 1871; June 23, 1874; 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 be- tween the mouth of the river and Batesville, 301 miles, by snag- ging 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 esti- mates for maintenance by snagging and dredging. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance above Peach Orchard Bluff is $30,000. 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 improvement of the river above Batesville by locks and dams is repiorted under the heading Upper White River, Ark. RIVERS AND HARBORS--LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1255 Terminal facilities.-Railway spur tracks are available for transfer 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 com- merce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Channel mainte- nance with Government plant and hired labor consisted of snag- ging operations. The United States snag barge Harve Goodwin snagged 82.9 miles from Graham's Point (mile 181.9) to mouth of Black River (mile 264.8) during the months of July, August, and September, 1949, removing 252 snags, 803 trees, 1,138 logs, 827 stumps; breaking 133 drifts; cutting 535 trees; and girdling 9 trees. The costs during the fiscal year were $15,493.62 and the ex- penditures were $17,110.54, all for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project being for mainte- nance, completion is not contemplated. The total costs under the existing project to June 30, 1950, are: For maintenance: Snagging operations ...................... $495,021.49 Dredging operations ...................... 229,358.33 Total ............................................. $724,379.82 Specials: Augusta, for prevention of cut-off ........... . 314.84 Augusta Narrows, levee and revetment .... 50,620.16 Augusta Narrows, set-back levee .......... 5,407.38 Little Red River snagging: 1914 . ................................. 500.00 1935 .................................... 358.80 1940 .................................... 886.83 58,088.01 Total cost to June 30, 1950 ...................... 782,467.83 The total expenditures were $1,123,466.26 (excluding $60,613.- 63 for operating and care reported under Upper White River). In addition, $3,291.44 contributed funds were expended for main- tenance at Augusta Narrows. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated... ---------------------------------------------------------- $337, 801.57 Cost ----------------------------------------------------------------- 337,801.57 Expenditures-..------------------------ --------------------------------------- 337,801. 57 Maintenance: Appropriated.... $46, 000.00 ....... $5,000.00 $15, 493.62 '785,666. 26 Cost------.. ----. - 24, 695.92 $13,043. 79 $21, 642.74 14,173 17 15,493.62 1785, 666:.26 Expenditures ... 23, 422. 86 12, 808. 54 2), 670.99 13, 534.71 17,110. 54 1785, 664. 69 includes $358. 80, Little Red River, and excludes $60, 613.63, Upper White River. 1256 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 3. BLACK RIVER, ARK. AND MO.. Location.-This river rises in Iron County, Mo., and flows in a southerly direction 300 miles to White River, at Jacksonport, Ark. (See Mississippi River Commission alluvial valley maps, scales 1:62,500 and 1:500,000; and U. S. Geological Survey State Maps, scale 1:500,000.) Previous projects.-Adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1871. It is not practicable to state the amount expended under the project; however, it is known to have been very small. For further details see page 1877, Annual Report for 1915. Existing project.-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 esti- mate was $80,800, to be expended in two working seasons (An- nual Report for 1880, p. 1326). The River and Harbor Act of September 19, 1890, appropriated an amount to complete the esti- mate and authorized maintenance of the improvement. While dredging is not mentioned in the project, it is necessary as a means of maintenance and has been authorized. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $25,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of June 14, 1880, and March 3, 1881. (Annual Report for 1880, p. 1325.) The approximate location and course of the navigable por- tion of this stream are shown in sketch map printed in Annual Report for 1911, opposite page 1877. Terminal facilities.-Privately owned log slips or chain con- veyors for the use of the owners are maintained at the several saw and stave mills. The facilities are considered adequate for the existing commerce. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Snagging operations were conducted with Government plant and hired labor. The United States snag barge Harve Goodwin snagged completely from the mouth to Powhatan, Ark. (mile 66) ; the seriously con- gested points from there to the Great Western Land Co. bridge (mile 190.8); and snagged completely from there to Hargrove Place Ferry (mile 198) during the period October 1949 to January 1950. During these operations, 293 snags, 565 trees, 712 logs, and 539 stumps were removed; 232 drifts were broken; 1,817 trees were cut; and 31 trees were girdled. The costs during the fiscal year were $18,009.39 for mainte- nance and the expenditures were $17,432.41. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project being for mainte- nance, completion is not contemplated. The total costs to' the end of 'the fiscal year were $80,000 for new work and $658,221.86 for maintenance, a total of $738,221.86. The expenditures were $738,358.21. RIERS AND HARBORS--II E ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1257 Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1951 and 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including --- ---- - -- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated ----- _--- -----. --------------- $80,000.00 Cost- ---------------- ------------ -------------- -------------- ------------- 80,000.00 Expenditures---. . . .------------ ..--------.------------.--------------------.-------- 80, 000.00 Maintenance: Appropriated ..- $30,000.00 -- $30, 000.00 $17,000.00 658,901.14 Cost............. 5, 856.15 $2,438.44 $25,316,31 29, 321.10 18, 009.39 658, 221.86 Expenditures --.... 5, 086.21 1, 511.02 23, 429.07 31,027. 12 17, 432. 41 658, 358.21 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ...... $504.23 4. CURRENT RIVER, ARK. AND MO. Location.-This river rises in Dent County, Mo., and flows in a southerly direction 200 miles to Black River, about 5 miles above Pocahontas, Ark. (See Mississippi River Commission alluvial valley map, scale 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 Acts of June 10, 1872, and March 3, 1881. The costs and expenditures thereunder were $7,000. For further details see page 1878, Annual Report for 1915. Existing project.-This provides for the improvement of the river from its mouth to Van Buren, Mo., 94 miles, by snagging operations and by contracting the channel at the worst shoals by wing dams. The stream has an ordinary freshet fluctuation of 13 feet throughout the portion covered by the project and an extreme stage fluctuation of 26 feet at Van Buren, Mo., and of 22 feet at its mouth. The estimate of cost for new work was $10,000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1950) ap- proved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $4,500. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 18, 1894. (Annual Report for 1891, p. 2065) A sketch map of the river is given in House Document No. 157, Fifty-first Congress, second session. Terminal facilities.-Privately owned log slips and tie hoists for the use of the owners only exist at Van Buren and Doniphan. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Snagging operations were conducted with Government plant and hired labor. A crawler tractor, with power unit and bulldozer attachment, operating from the bank snagged 9 congested areas from Cave Chute (mile 42.5) to Water Hollow Island at mouth of Carter Creek (mile 92) during July and August 1949 and removed 217 trees, 30 stumps, 16 logs, and 20 piles and cut 5 trees. The costs during the fiscal year were $5,027.37 for maintenance and the expenditures were $5,446.12. 1258 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project being for mainte- nance, completion is not contemplated. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $17,000 for new work and $125,912.47 for maintenance, a total of $142,912.47. The expenditures were $142,912.47. Proposed operations.-None. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ----- - - - -- - - - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated--... ----------------.--------------.-------------- -- - -- $17,000.00 Cost ------------------------- -------------------------- 17,000.00 Expenditures . -------.------------.----------------------------------------- 17,000.00 Maintenance: Appropriated.....-----------..------------.. --------------.. $5, 000.00 $949.94 125,912.47 Cost ..-------- -------------------------------------- 922. 57 5,027.37 125,912. 47 E xpenditu res ...- -. . . . . .- .--- -503.82 5,446.12 125, 912.47 5. 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 Missis- sippi 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 51 feet at Calico Rock, 39 miles above lock No. 3. The estimated cost for the 10 locks and dams originally pro- jected was $1,600,000. The estimate of annual cost of mainte- nance, revised in 1949, is $55,000, including $40,000 for operation and care. 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 Atandonment of further new work on the project:_ H. Doc. 150, 59th Cong., 1st sess. June 26, 1934 1 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 1259 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. mal pool. 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_-----------------660.5 feet...----------- 658 feet .-------------759.7 feet. Date opened to navigation-..... 1904___-- - -1905 --------------- 1908. Date of completion .....-----------... 1904 --------------- 1905 .....--------------- 1908. Cost of construction..----------.. $278, 587. 56 ...----------. $297, 627. 94 ......---------- $233, 981.31. All dams are with concrete caps. The approximate location of these locks and dams is shown on district 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 maintenance with Government plant and hired labor at locks and dams 1, 2, and 3. Work during the fiscal year consisted of opera- tion of the locks and routine maintenance of appurtenant river structures, buildings, and grounds. The United States derrick boat No. 2001 during August and September 1949 removed 2,700 cubic yards of material from the lower end of boat harbor near lock 1 and lower approach thereto. The costs during the fiscal year were $391.67 for maintenance and $37,174.73 for operation and care. The total expenditures were $34,241.85. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The, new work accom- plished 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 upstream therefrom. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were: For new work (construction of locks and dams) ............ $813,196.81 For maintenance (dredging and snagging) (includes $60,613.63 not covered by cost and financial summary for White River, A rk.) ................................................. 103,807.46 For operation and care (locks and dams 1, 2, and 3) ........... 450,725.12 Total cost to June 30, 1950 ........................ 1,367,729.39 1260 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S, ARMY, 1950 The total expenditures to the end of the fiscal year were $1,- 372,209.44. In addition, the sum of $1,187,282.59 was expended between January 6, 1904, and June 30, 1935, on the operation and care of the work of improvement under the provisions of the permanent indefinite appropriations for such purposes. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950. including accounts receivable, $6,108.29, plus an anticipated allot- ment of $39,000 for the fiscal year 1951, totaling $45,108.29, will be applied during the fiscal year 1951 to operation and care of the three locks and dams as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950 .............................. $2,961.35 Operation and care: Operation .................................. $24,000.00 Ordinary maintenance and repairs ............. .18,146.94 Subtotal ............................................. 42,146.94 Total for all work ................................... 45,108.29 The additional sum of $40,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing the fiscal year 1952 for operations, ordinary maintenance, and repairs. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated......----------------------------------------------------------$813,196.81 Cost...-------------------8------1--------------8---------------------------813,196.81 Expenditures ...-------..... ... ....------------------------...----------------------------.... 813, 196. 81 Maintenance: Appropriated..- $85, 000.00 ----. $30,000.00 $38,000.00 $28,147.44 11, 752,152.04 Cost------------............. 46, 055. 55 $35,485.61 49, 037.03 42, 309.97 37, 566.40 11,741,815. 17 Expenditures- -.... 47,900.10 33, 672.00 47,253.57 44, 617.37 34, 241.85 11, 746, 295.22 1 Includes $1,187, 282.59 from permanent appropriation for operating and care, and cost applicable to operation and care operations in the amount of $60, 613.63 paid from funds allotted during fiscal years 1937, and 1938, to White River for operations on both White and Upper White River projects. 6. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES (GENERAL) The cost of the work during the fiscal year was $8,199.75 and the expenditures were $8,140.10. The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, including accounts re- ceivable, $3,250.77, together with an anticipated allotment of $10,- 000 in fiscal year 1951, totaling $13,250.77, will be applied during the fiscal year 1951 to payment of outstanding liabilities and other expenses to be incurred under this heading, including $6,000 for the Arkansas, White and Red River Basins Report. The additional sum of $30,500 can be profitably expended dur- ing the fiscal year 1952 for payment of expenses under this head- ing as incurred, of which $7,500 will be expended for contingen- cies, and $23,000 for the Arkansas, White and Red River Basins Report. RIVERS AND HARBORS-LIZTL, ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1261 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated.... C ost l------------- ------,---- --- ,- - ----- ------------ ,, -- ------- --- ------------ ,,,, ------------- Expenditures ....------. - - Maintenance: Appropriated .... -- $10,000. 00 .------------ $26,000. 00 $7,000.00 $2,000.00 $1,150,377. 52 Cost---------...... 6, 670. 94 $7, 787. 91 15, 857. 78 8, 458. 42 8, 199. 75 1,147, 583.41 Expenditures .... - - 8, 468. 27 8, 459. 62 14, 615. 87 9, 625. 72 8,140. 10 1,147, 443.99 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ....... $2,500.77 7. INACTIVE NAVIGATION PROJECTS Cost and expenditures to For last June 30, 1950 Estimated full report amount. Name of project see Annual required 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) 1 Channels adequate for existing local commerce. Completion not contemplated. Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Arkansas River from Little Rock, River and Harbor Act, Ark., tO Mississippi River via July 24, 1946. Grand Prairie. Arkansas, White, and Red River Flood Control Act, May Basins, Arkansas, Louisiana, 17, 1950. Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexi- co, Colorado, Kansas, and Mis- souri, with a view to developing comprehensive and integrated plans of improvement for navi- gation, flood control, domestic and municipal water supplies, reclamation and irrigation, de- velopment and utilization of hydroelectric power, conserva- tion of soil, forest and fish and wild life resources including such consideration of recreation uses, salinity and sediment con- trol, and pollution abatement as may be provided for under Federal policies and procedures.' Grand Prairie, Ark., water- River and Harbor Act, way from Arkansas River July 24, 1946. at Little Rock to the Missisippi River. Greers Ferry, Ark., construction Flood Control Commit- of multiple-purpose reservoir tee resolution, April 5, for flood control and irrigation 1940. on Little Red River, Ark. (tributary of white River.). See footnotes at end of table. 939127-51-vol. 1---8O 1262 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY,, 1950 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation -- Little Red River, Ark., con- Flood Control Commit- struction of multiple-purpose tee resolution, April 5, reservoir in the vicinity of 1940. Greers Ferry, Ark., for flood control and irrigation (tribu- tary of White River). Mississippi River to Arkansas River and Harbor Act, River at Little Rock, Ark., via July 24, 1946. Grand Prairie. Newport, Ark. between Mis- Senate Public Works sissippi R. and White R.. for C mmittee resolution, flood control and nal igation.' Juiy 29, 1949. Red, Arkansas and White River Flood Control Act, May Basins, Arkansas, Louisiana, 17, 1930. Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexi- co, Colorado, Kansas and Mis- souri, with a view to developing comprehensive and integrated plans of improvement for navi- gation, flood control, domestic and municipal water supplies, reclamation and irrigation, de- velopment and utilization of hydroelectric power, conserva- tion of soil, forest, and fish and wildlife resources including such consideration of recreation uses, salinity and sediment control, and pollution abate- ment as may be provided for under Federal policies and pro- cedures. 1 Taneycomo Lake, Mo. (located River and Harbor Act, on White River). July24 19 6. White, Arkansas and Red River F1x d Control Act, May Basins, Arkansas, Louisiana, 17, 1950. Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexi- co, Colorado, Kansas and Mis- souri, with a view to developing comprehensive and integrated plans of improvement for navi- gation, flood control, domestic and municipal water supplies, reclamation and irrigation, de- velopment and utilization of hydroelectric power, conserva- tion of soil, forest, and fish and wildlife resources including such considerationof recreation uses, salinity and sediment con- trol, and pollution abatement as may be provided for under Federal policies and procedures.2 White River, Ark. ..... River and Harbor Act, Aug. 33, 1935. White River, Ark., construction Flood Control Commit- of multiple-purpose reservoir tee resolution, Apr. 5, in vicinity of Greers Ferry on 1940. Little Red River, Ark. White River, Ark., and Mo., Rivers a n d Harbors improvement for navigation, Committee resolution, flood control, and irrigation. Jan. 24, 1939. Do-............... .. Commerce Committee resolution, Feb. 8, 1939. White River between Newport Senate Public Works Ark., and the Mississippi Committee resolution River, for flood control and July 29. 1949. navigation.' 1 Report being made by the District Engineer, Memphis District. 1 To assist Tulsa District. 8. 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 FLOOD CONTROL-LITTLE ROCK, ARK.I DISTRICT 1263 downstream from the mouth of the Poteau River (mile 362.0). (See U. S. Geological Survey map for Fort Smith (Ark.) quad- rangle.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the construction 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 is 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, have been 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 borrow areas within the leveed area have been utilized for temporary ponding of run-off.The sewer line connects 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 land 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, as amended by Sec. 3 of the Flood Control Act approved June 24, 1946. (See H. Doc. 447, 78th Cong., 2d sess.) Local cooperation.-See page: 8 for requirements. The neces- sary assurance 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. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Raising of the Mis- souri Pacific Railroad bridge was initiated by contract September 27, 1949. The costs during the fiscal year were $37,104.90 for new work and the expenditures were $18,783.06. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of project is com- plete. Completion of raising the Missouri Pacific Railroad bridge by contract is the only work remaining. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year from United States funds were $990,982.13 and the expenditures were $972,682.52, all for new work. The costs and expenditures from contributed funds were $8,604. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended, including ac- counts receivable, $105,926.09, will be applied during the fiscal year 1951 to new work, completion of raising the Missouri Paci- fic Railroad bridge by contract (pro rata share) during period July 1950 to June 1951. No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. 1264 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 to1946 prior New work: Appropriated --.... $853,600.00 - $82, 500.00- ........ $97,396.00 '$1, 078, 496.00 -- Cost---............. 28, 385.96 $82,671.22 803, 460. 55 $25,109.42 37,104.90 1990, 982.13 Expenditures- -.... 24, 504.44 82, 912.98 691, 859. 87 141, 877.31 18, 783.06 1972, 682.52 Maintenance: Appropriated_--_-_---------_-_----------_-------...._._..................... .-------------- Cost----.------------------------------------------------------------------ Expenditures---......---------------------- ----------------------------------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ...... $4,714.22 1 Does not include contributed funds in the amount of $8,604.00. 9. 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), Craw- ford County, Ark. (See U. S. Geological Survey map for Fort Smith (Ark.) quadrangle.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the construction of a compacted earth-fill levee, a concrete flood wall, an intercepting 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 connects with the authorized project for Crawford County levee district. The total length of the levee and flood wall is about 1.3 miles, of which approximately 0.4 mile is new levee, 0.6 mile is riverside enlargement of the existing Crawford County levee, and about 0.3 mile is reinforced concrete flood wall .The riverbank may be rip- rapped at critical points along the alinements. Four existing storm drains which discharge into the Arkansas River are provided drainage structures in the levee and flood wall and are equipped with flood-gates. An intercepting sewer and ditch conveys interior run-off occurring during high river stages to Ned Lake in the Crawford County levee district. The project provides for the pro- tection 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 1948, 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 approved December 22, 1944, as amended by Sec. 3 of the Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946, and the Flood Control Act approved June 30, 1948. (See H. Doc. 447, 78th Cong., 2d sess.) Local cooperation.-See page 8 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 have been furnished. FLOOD CONTROL--LITTLE ROCK, ARK., b)ISTICI 1265 Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Mowing of the levee by hired labor was completed and the project was transferred to Van Buren Levee District No. 1 for operation and maintenance on September 9, 1949. Raising of the Missouri Pacific Railroad bridge at Fort Smith, Ark., was initiated by contract September 27, 1949. Negotiations with Arkansas State Highway Department were completed and raising of highway bridge approaches were initiated by contract May 10, 1950. The costs during the fiscal year were $863.15 and the expendi- tures were $469.95, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-All work is complete with ex- ception of raising highway bridge approaches, completion of rail- road bridge raise at Fort Smith, and bank protection work, if found to be necessary. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $434,385.76 and the expenditures were $434,015.49, all for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, including accounts receivable, $15,041.24, less anticipated revoca- tion of $10,000 in fiscal year 1951, will be applied during the fis- cal year 1951 to completion of railroad bridge raise and construc- tion of highway bridge approaches by contract and bank protec- tion work if found to be necessary. With the expenditure of these funds, it is anticipated that the project will be complete and no work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including .... .. ..... fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated.... $301,000. 00 000.0 000. 00 -$90, 000.00- .------------- $449,0000.00 Cost------------............. 13,178.06 $14, 538. 85 215, 823.14 185, 026.90 $863.15 434, 385. 76 Expenditures.... 13,907.84 14, 897.83 199, 073.65 201, 426.73 469.95 434, 015.49 Mainteniance: Appropriated---.... ------------......------------------------------------------------ Cost-------.......-..... .........----------.. ......----------...-------------...............---....--....----------------.....------------- ............................ Expenditures---....-------------...................................--------------.----------------------------..-------...... Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ........................ $11,573 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 .......... -10,000 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 .......... 1,573 10. 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 U. S. Geological Survey map for Fort Smith (Ark.) quadrangle.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the construction of a compacted earth-fill levee, approximately 19.8 1266 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 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 follows 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, are being built. The existing project for the Crawford County levee district, which is a modification of the previously authorized flood-control project, provides for the protection of approximately 15,060 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 modified project differs from the previ- ously authorized project in that it provides for a levee grade about 7 feet higher and a compacted earth-fill embankment. The Federal cost of the project, estimated in 1948, is $2,146,200 for construction and the estimated cost of local interests for lands and damages is $616,000, a total of $2,762,200. The existing project, authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved December 22, 1944, and modified by Sec. 3 of the Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946, and the Flood Control Act approved June 30, 1948, is a modification of the project authorized by the Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941. (See H. Doc. 447, 78th Cong., 2d sess.) Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. Assurances of local cooperation were submitted by local interests and were approved by the Secretary of War on April 17, 1947. All rights- of-way have been furnished. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Construction of set- back levee was performed by contract during period September 10 to November 24, 1950. Construction of downstream 2 miles of levee was initiated by contract March 27, 1950. Work completed included 543,116 cubic yards of levee embankment. Raising the Missouri Pacific Railroad bridge at Fort Smith, Ark., was initi- ated by contract September 27, 1949. Negotiations with Arkansas State Highway Department were completed and raising of high- way bridge approaches were initiated by contract May 10, 1950. Construction of pressure relief wells was initiated by contract June 8, 1950, and completed June 30, 1950. The costs during the fiscal year were $293,640.60 and the ex- penditures were $236,592.78, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction of the upstream 17.7 miles of the project and raising the highway bridge across the Arkansas River are complete. Work remaining to complete includes completion of the downstream portion of levee, highway bridge approaches, railroad bridge raise at Fort Smith, pressure relief wells, and erosion control. The project as a whole is 74 percent complete. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $1,581,267.96 and the expenditures were $1,520,983.33, all for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950; $605,716.67 less anticipated revocation of $106,054 in fiscal year 1951, will be applied during the fiscal year 1951 as follows:.. FLOOD CONTROL-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1267 Accounts payable June 30, 1950 ............................ $60,284.63 New work: Complete construction of levee and drainage structures by contract during period July 1950 to June 1951 ......... 69,000.00 Complete raising railroad bridge at Fort Smith across Arkansas River by contract (pro rata share) during period July 1950 to June 1951 .. ........................... 205,000.00 Complete raising approaches to highway bridge across Ar- kansas River by contract (pro rata share) during period July 1950 to June 1951 ............................. 160,378.04 Erosion repairs by hired labor during period July 1950 to June 1951 ........................................ . 5,000 Total ........................................... 499.662.67 No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated $413,000.00 - - $775, 000.00 $600, 030.00 $300, 000.00 $2, 126, 700. 00 Cost-------..----.-21,784.34 $21,568.05 526,724.54 717,048.69 293,640.60 1,581,267.96 Expenditures_. _ 21, 745.14 21, 298. 71 414, 473.11 826, 873. 59 236, 592. 78 1, 520, 983.33 Maintenance: Appropriated....--------------------- Cost.. s .. Expenditures ....... . . . - --- - - - - - - - --------------------- - --- ----- ------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ...................... $185,624.84 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ........ -106,054.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ...... 79,570.84 11. 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 construction of a compacted earth-fill levee, beginning at high ground on the south side of Six Mile Creek at mile 12.7 and ex- tending northward 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 follows the present alinement of the existing levees along the Arkansas River and required the construction of approximately 9.1 miles of new levee, one new concrete drainage structure with floodgates, and a corrugated metal pipe drainage structure with a floodgate. A canal, approximately 1.4 miles in length has been 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 300.9 on the 1268 BEPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Arkansas River. The project provides for the protection of ap- proximately 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, revised in 1949, is $429,000 for construction and the estimated cost to local interests for lands and damages is $86,000, a total of $515,000. 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 8 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. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Mowing the levee by hired labor was completed and the project was transferred to the levee district for operation and maintenance on September 6, 1949. The costs during the fiscal year were $1,448.72 and the expendi- tures were $909.32, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project is complete. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $422,549.13 and the expenditures Were $422,549.13, all for new work. Proposed operations.-None. The project is complete. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated $204, 200.00-----------$212, 000.00 -......-................. $429,000.00 Cost....---- 17,364.31 $7, 004.57 355,471.55 $41, 259.98 $1,448. 72 422,549.13 Expenditures ... 14, 558.46 10, 096.68 331,338.11 65, 646. 56 909. 33 422, 549.13 Maintenance: Appropriated .._ _... . Cost..........------------...----------..........-...........------------..............------------...-------------...----------- Expenditures................ - -.................................................. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ........................ $6,450.87 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ......... -0,450.87 12. 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), Yel County, Ark. (See U. S. Geological Survey map for Dardanelle (Ark.) quadrangle.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the construction of a compacted earth-fill levee extending in a south- easterly 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 is 8.2 miles in length, of which 4.7 miles is new levee, 1.5 miles riverside enlargement and 2 miles landside enlargement. An FLOODCoNTROL-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTICTr 1269 existing large drainage structure at Mill Creek has been 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 approximately 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 modi- fied project differs from the previously authorized 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 1950, is $268,600 for construction and the estimated cost to local interests for land and damages is $16,000, a total of $284,600. The existing project, authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved December 22, 1944, is a modification of the project author- ized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936. (See H. Doc. 447, 78th Cong., 2d sess.) Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. The neces- sary assurances of local cooperation submitted by local interests, were approved by the Secretary of War on June 10, 1946. All rights-of-way, other than those required for construction of set- back levee, have been furnished. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Mowing of levee by hired labor was completed and the project was transferred to the Dardanelle drainage district for operation and maintenance on September 14, 1949. The costs during the fiscal year were $4,277.49 and the expen- ditures were $4,311.91, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction of the project is complete. The only work remaining is construction of a set-back levee made necessary by threat of caving banks. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $180,209.59 and the expenditures were $180,265.91, all for new work (includ- ing the cost and expenditure of $475.89 incurred during the fiscal years 1938 and 1939 for preliminary work on the previously au- thorized project). Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, including accounts receivable, $85,290.30 will be applied during the fiscal year 1951 to payment of outstanding accounts and to constructing a set-back levee. With the expenditure of these funds, it is anticipated that the project will be complete by the end of the fiscal year 1951. No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. 1270 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including --------- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated ...- -- $203,300.00 ...... $1, 500.00 $-29,976.00 $78,000.00 $265, 499.89 Cost--.....---------- 14,247.48 $20,377.15 127, 711.11 12,802.32 4,277.49 180,209.59 Expenditures .... -- 13,856.15 18,723.28 128, 426.14 14,472.54 4,311.91 180, 265.91 Maintenano3: Appropriated........... ...... ...................... ....... C ost -. - - .-- -.-.-. . . . . . . . . . . ..... Expenditures.... . . . . . . ..------------------------- ----------------------- -------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ...................... $85,270.30 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ........................ 3,100.00 13. CAR)ENS 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.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the construction 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 have been utilized in the project. The project provides for the protec- tion of approximately 8,600 acres of agricultural lands and com- munities 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 1 /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 H. Doc. 221, 80th Cong., 1st sess.) Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. The neces- sary assurances of local cooperation submitted by local interests were approved by the Secretary of the Army on October 22, 1947. All rights-of-way for construction have been furnished. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Construction of levee and drainage structures was completed by contract Septem- ber 9, 1949. Erosion repairs and fertilization were performed by hired labor during May and June 1950. Work completed included placing of 547,533 cubic yards of levee embankment and 64 cubic yards of concrete. FLOOD CONTROL-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1271 The costs during the fiscal year were $141,931.44 and the ex- penditures were $184,211.91, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction of the project is complete. The only work remaining is completion by contract of the Missouri Pacific bridge raise at Fort Smith. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $908,113.90 and penditures were $905,277.52, all for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $145,766.48, less anticipated revocation of $120,000 in fiscal year 1951, will be applied to completion of railroad bridge raise (pro rata share), and to payment of outstanding accounts. No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 rune 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated---------... --------------- $485,000.00 $700,000.00 $133,956.00 $1,051,044.00 Cost...-------- ------------------------ 110,430.89 655,751.57 141,931.44 908,113.90 Expenditures--....------------------------ 71, 731.86 649, 333. 85 184, 211.81 905, 277. 52 Maintenance: Appropriated..... . .. .....---------- Expenditures ......... . - --..-.. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ...................... $133,386.12 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ........ -120,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ........ 13,386.12 14. 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 extending in a southeasterly direction along the left bank of the Arkansas River to a point approximately opposite mile 224.5; thence extend- ing 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 approximately 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 24.5 miles, of which 21.7 miles will be new levee and 2.8 miles will be enlargement of the existing levee. Fourteen new drainage structures, including three major struc- tures of reinforced concrete, will be constructed for interior drain- 1272 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 age. 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 shortening 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 average 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 authorized flood-control project provides for the protection of approximately 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 modi- fied project differs from the previously 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 together with a cut-off chan- nel and channel clearing of that stream. The Federal cost of the project, estimated in 1948, is $2,175,800 for construction and the estimated cost to local interests for lands and damages is $129,000, a total of $2,304,800. The existing project, authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved December 22, 1944, is a modification of the project author- ized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936. (See H. Doc. 447, 78th Cong., 2d sess.) Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. The neces- sary assurances of local cooperation submitted by the local inter- ests were approved by the Secretary of War on June 13, 1946. All rights-of-way except those between miles 2 and 11 along Point Remove Creek have been furnished. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Preparation of plans and specifications was continued and completed with the excep- tion of that portion of levee between miles 2 and 11 along Point Remove Creek. Construction was initiated by contract July 2, 1949. Fertilization was performed by hired labor during March 1950. Work completed included 2,122,945 cubic yards of levee embankment and 27 cubic yards of concrete. The costs during the fiscal year were $694,847.02 and the expenditures were $633,884.63, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Plans and specifications are complete with exception of that portion of levee between miles 2 and 11 along Point Remove Creek. Construction of the up- stream 8 miles of levee is complete and under way for the re- mainder with the exception of that portion between miles 2 and 11 of Point Remove Creek. The project as a whole is 34 percent complete. Work remaining to complete includes completion of plans and specifications, construction of levee and drainage structures, and erosion repairs. FLOOD CONTROL--LI'rLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1273 The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $741,514.82 and the expenditures were $680,585.43, all for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $875,490.57, plus an anticipated allotment of $600,000 for fiscal year 1951, totaling $1,475,490.57, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950 .......................... $60,929.39 New work: Complete plans and specifications by hired labor during period July 1950 to June 1951 ....................... 9,000.00 Continue construction of levee and drainage structures by contract during period July 1950 to June 1951 .... 1,399,561.18 Erosion repairs by hired labor ......................... 6,000.00 Total ........................................... 1,475,490.57 With the expenditure of these funds, it is anticipated that the project will be complete. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - -- -- - - -- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 to 1946 prior New work: Appropriated-...........81.1..67 $.1-- - .2- $500,000.00 $1,027,276.00 $1,556,076.00 Cost------------$8, 111.7 $485. 18 $15,672. 52 22, 398.43 694, 847.02 741, 514.82 Expenditures.... 7, 972 21 624. 64 15,607.05 22, 496.90 633, 884.63 680, 585.43 Maintenance: Appropriated----.---------- --- ... .. . ....--------------- . ------- .---------------------------- Cost.--.------------------------------ ------------------------------------- Expenditures--..--.----------..........--..-..............---------------------------..............--......-------------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................... $445,769.42 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ...... 600,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ........ 1,045,769.42 15. 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 construction of a compacted earth-fill levee along the right bank of the Arkansas River between miles 224.5 and 219.3. The levee is approximately 4.4 miles in length and generally follows the aline- ment of the existing levee. About 1.8 miles is new levee and 2.6 miles is enlargement of the existing levee. Four new drainage structures have been 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, revised in 1949, is $415,000 for construction, and the estimated cost to local interests for lands and damages is $23,000, a total of $438,000. 1274 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944, as modified by the Flood Control Act approved June 30, 1948. (See H. Doc. 447, 78th Cong., 2d sess.) Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. The neces- sary assurances of local cooperation submitted by the local inter- ests, were approved by the Secretary of War on June 13, 1946. All rights-of-way required have been furnished. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Negotiations with Arkansas State Highway Department for raising approaches to State Highway No. 9 bridge across the Arkansas River and clos- ing gap in levee in that vicinity were completed and construction initiated by contract May 10, 1950. The costs during the fiscal year were $171.52 and the expendi- tures were $170.87, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction of the project is complete with the exception of raising approaches to State High- way No. 9 bridge across the Arkansas River and closing gap in levee in that vicinity. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $373,637.98 and the expenditures were $373,637.15, all for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $52,362.85, less anticipated revocation of $20,000 in fiscal year 1951, will be applied during the fiscal year 1951 to payment for raising approaches to highway bridge and closing gap in levee by contract (pro rata share). With the expenditure of these funds, it is anticipated that the project will be complete by the end of the fiscal year 1951, and no work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950 including -- ------- -- - ---- fiscal years 11_. 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Aporopriated.... $360, 700. 00 .... .. $33, 000.00 $33, 000. 00 -$11, 000. 00 $426,000.00 Cost....------------ 11, 574.06 $296, 955.09 65, 569.15 -631.84 171.52 373,637.98 E penditures... 8,904.35 293, 114. 87 71, 576. 62 -129. 56 170.87 373,637.15 Maintenance: Appropriated -.------------------------ Cost---------.---------- _------------------------00----------- --------- , ------------ Expenditures--- ....---------..........--------------.. ------------.---------.........-------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ...................... $32,411.02 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ........ -20,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ...... 12,411.02 16. 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, Con- way County, Ark., downstream to the mouth of Cadron Creek (mile 203.8). (See U. S. Geological Survey map for Morrilton (Ark.) quadrangle.) FLOOD CONTROL-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT1I 1275 Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the construction 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 generally follows the alinement of the existing levees, except that it cuts 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 necessary. The levee is approximately 13.5 miles long, of which 5.4 miles is an enlargement of an existing levee and 8.1 miles is new levee. Seven new drainage structures have been built. The project provides for the protection of ap- proximately 14,460 acres of agricultural land in Conway County levee districts Nos. 1, 2, and 8, and for 20 acres in the town of Plumerville with a 11/2-foot freeboard above a confined flood pro- file, based on a flow of 800,000 cubic feet per second in the river. The Federal cost of the project, estimated in 1949, is $1,095,000 for construction and the estimated cost to local interests for lands and damages is $66,000, a total of $1,161,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act, approved December 22, 1944, as modified by the Flood Control Act approved June 30, 1948. (See H. Doc. 447, 78th Cong., 2d sess.) Local cooperation. See page 8 for requirements. The neces- sary assurances of local cooperation have been submitted by local interests and were approyed by the Secretary of War on June 13, 1946. All rights-of-way have been furnished. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The project was transferred to the levee districts for operation and maintenance on September 14, 1949. Negotiations with Arkansas State High- way Department for raising approaches to State Highway No. 9 bridge across the Arkansas River were completed and construc- tion initiated by contract May 10, 1950. The costs during the fiscal year were $3,957.75 and the expendi- tures were $3,141.95, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of the project is complete with the exception of raising approaches to State High- way No. 9 bridge across the Arkansas River. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $966,719.10 and the expenditures were $965,840.12, all for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $147,159.88, less anticipated revocation of $65,000 in fiscal year 1951, will be applied during the fiscal year 1951 to payment for raising approaches to highway bridge by contract (pro rata share). With the expenditure of these funds, it is anticipated that the project will be complete by the end of the fiscal year 1951 and no work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. 1276 1O$T OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 195Q Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including .. . . ....- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated.... $400,000.00 ---- - $675, 000.00 $115, 000.00 $18,000.00 $1,113, 000.00 Cost--........ . 15, 667.93 $30, 252.19 767, 638.72 149, 202. 51 3, 957. 75 966, 719.10 Expenditures.... 13, 991.22 29, 965. 53 755, 486. 74 163, 254.68 3,141.95 965, 840.12 Maintenance: Appropriated_.............................. Cost.......................................................................... E xp en d iture s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .... . .... . ..- .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _... ............ Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ...................... $85,886.40 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ...... -65,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ......... 20,886.40 17. 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 construction 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 is approximately 4.1 miles, of which 2.9 miles is new levee, and 1.2 miles is landside enlargement. One new concrete drainage structure with floodgates has been 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 $304,000 for construction and the estimated cost to local interests for lands and damages is $21,000, a total of $325,000. 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 8 for requirements. The neces- sary assurances of local cooperation submitted by local interests were approved by the Secretary of War on July 9, 1946. All rights- of-way for construction have been furnished. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The levee was mowed by hired labor and the project transferred to the levee district for operation and maintenance on September 20, 1949. Mill Bayou outlet ditch was excavated by contract during the period November 8 and December 7, 1949. The costs during the fiscal year were $8,389.03 and the expendi- tures were $8,424.03, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction of the project is complete. FLOOD CONTROL-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1277 The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $269,907.38 and the expenditures were $269,929.51, all for new work. Proposed operations.-None. The project is complete. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950 including ------ _- ---- - ------- - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated - . $331, 500.00 -----------...-- $58, 000.00 -$10, 000.00 $10, 000.00 $281,000.00 Cost--------........----.... 7,170.41 $3, 991.25 240, 886.01 9, 470.68 8, 389.03 269, 907.38 Expenditures..- 5,697.27 5,458.03 229, 882.42 20, 467. 76 8, 424.03 269, 929. 51 Maintenance: Appropriated----------------------------- C ost.. . . . . . . . . . . ._ ,. . . . . . . . . - ---------------------- -------------- Expenditures............------------------------- ---------------------- -------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ...................... $11,092.62 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ........ -11,092.62 18. 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 construction 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 connects 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 cutoff in Fourche Bayou at a bend which is crossed by the levee. Two pumping stations and five new drain- age structures have been constructed. The existing 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 embank- ment, the protection of Fourche Bayou area, and the elinmination of the west end improvements. The Federal cost of the project, revised in 1949, is $912,000 for construction and the estimated cost to local interests for lands and damages is $111,000, a total of $1,023,000. 939127--41--orol. 1--,--1 1278 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 The existing project, authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved December 22, 1944, is a modification of the project author- ized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936. (See H. Doc. 447, 78th Cong., 2'd sess.) Local cooperation. See page 8 for requirements. The neces- sary assurances of local cooperation submitted by local interests, were approved by the Secretary of War on July 26, 1946. All rights-of-way for construction have been furnished. Operations and results during fiscal year. Construction of the project was completed by contract January 23, 1950, and the pumping stations were transferred to Little Rock-Pulaski Drain- age District No. 2 for operation and maintenance on February 27, 1950. Erosion repairs and fertilization were performed by hired labor during March 1950. Construction of pressure relief well was initiated by contract June 8, 1950. Work completed included 153,627 cubic yards of levee embankment. The costs during the fiscal year were $284,007.06 and the ex- penditures were $317,533.14, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction of the project is essentially complete. The only work remaining, prior to transfer of entire project to levee district, consists of completion of pres- sure relief well, mowing the levee, and any erosion repairs neces- sary. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $879,089.17 for new work and the expenditures were $877,171.48 (including the cost and expenditure of $2,304.89 incurred during the fiscal year 1938 for preliminary work on the project originally au- thorized). Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $34,833.41, less anticipated revocation of $20,000.00 in fiscal year 1951, will be applied to payment of outstanding accounts, con- struction of pressure relief well, mowing the levee, and any erosion repairs found to be necessary. With the expenditure of these funds it is anticipated that the project will be complete, and no work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - -- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated..- $548,400.00_--------------------- ...........--..............-- $336,300.00 .........------------.. $912,001. 89 Cost-............. 30,061 27 $13,831.55 $149,980.93 396, 065.31 $234, 007.06 879,081. 17 Expenditures._. 29, 887.66 13, 924.18 121, 057.79 389, 813.75 317, 533.14 877,171.48 Maintenance: Appropriated---_----------- -------------------------------------------------- Cost-------------------- --------------------- ------------- Expenditres.........--------------------------------------..-------------.............. ------ ---- - ----- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ...................... $28,404.72 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ......... -20,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ......... 8,404.72 FLOOD CONTROL-LIrLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1279 19. 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. Geological Survey State maps, scale 1:500,000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the construction of a compacted earth-fill levee, along the right bank of the Arkansas River, between miles 161.4 and 141.1, thence across Pennington Bayou and Harris Bayou to high ground, about 3 miles east of Hensley, Ark. The levee, about 19.1 miles long, follows in general the alinement of the existing levees along the river. Fifteen drainage structures are provided for interior drain- age. The existing project which is a modification of a previously authorized 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 provides for a levee grade about 2 feet higher and a compacted earth-fill embankment. The Federal cost of the project, estimated in 1950, is $1,512,000 for the construction and the estimated cost to local interests for lands and damages is $87,000, a total of $1,599,000. The existing project, authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved December 22, 1944, is a modification of the project author- ized August 18, 1941. (See H. Doc. 447, 78th Cong., 2d sess.) Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. Assurances of local cooperation were submitted by local interests and ap- proved by the Secretary of War on February 28, 1947. Rights-of- way have been furnished for the upstream 18 miles of the project. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Preparation of plans and specifications was completed. The upstream 8.89 miles of the project were transferred to the Fourche Island Drainage District No. 2 for operation and maintenance on September 21, 1949. Construction of the upstream 17.85 miles of levee and drainage structures was completed November 29, 1949. Erosion repairs and fertilization were performed by hired labor in March 1950. Construction of pressure relief wells was initiated by contract June 8, 1950. Work completed included 1,070,689 cubic yards of levee embankment, 49 cubic yards of concrete, and 141 tons of riprap. The costs during the fiscal year were $428,375.02 and the ex- penditures were $471,277.35, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Plans and specifications are complete. Construction of the upstream 17.85 miles of levee is complete. Construction of pressure relief wells is under way. Work remaining includes completion of construction of levee and pressure relief wells and necessary erosion repairs. The project as a whole is 68 percent complete. The total costs to the :end of the fiscal year were $1,023,627.53 and the expenditures were $1,027,539.31, all for new- work. 1280 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, including accounts receivable, $432,932.47, less anticipated revoca- tion of $50,000 in fiscal year 1951, will be applied during the fiscal year 1951 as follows: New work: Complete construction of pressure relief wells by contract during period July to August 1950 .................... $7,500.00 Continue construction of levee and drainage structures by contract during period July 1950 to June 1951 ........ .373,432.47 Erosion repairs by hired labor during period July 1950 to June 1951 .......................................... 2,000.00 Total ............................................ 382,932.47 With the expenditure of these funds it is anticipated that the project will be complete, and no work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including , fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated. -. $250, 000.00 $332, 000.00 $400, 000.00 $459, 560.00 $1,456, 560.00 Cost..... ..... 2, 896. 65 $17, 950.55 292, 768. 92 281, 636.39 428, 375.02 1,023, 627.53 Expenditures _. 2, 653.48 18, 531.95 277, 874.20 257, 202.33 471,277.35 1, 027, 539.31 Maintenance: Appropriated...----------------------------------------- ------------------------.- Cost...---------------------- ---------------- ------------------------------------- Expenditures---..............---------................------------------......------............................-........----------------------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ..................... $425,588.47 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ........ -50,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ........ 375,588.47 20. 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. Geological Survey State maps, scale 1:500,000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the construction of a compacted earth-fill levee in the Tucker Lake levee, district beginning at high ground opposite mile 118.8 and extending downstream along the right bank of the Arkansas River to Caney Bayou, thence up Caney Bayou to high ground. The length of the levee is about 7.8 miles, of which 4.1 miles is new levee and 3.7 miles is riverside enlargement. Four drainage struc- tures have been provided for interior drainage. The existing project which is a modification of a previously au- thorized flood-control project provides for the protection of ap- proximately 2,970 acres of rural land in the Tucker Lake levee and drainage district, 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 previ- ously authorized project in that it provides for a levee grade about 2 feet higher and a compacted earth-fill embankment. FLOOD CONTROL-LYTTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1281 The Federal cost of the project, estimated in 1948, 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 ap- proved December 22, 1944, is a modification of the project author- ized August 18, 1941. (See H. Doc. 447, 78th Cong., 2d sess.) Local cooperation.-See page 8 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. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The levee was mowed by hired labor and the project transferred to the Tucker Lake levee and drainage district for operation and maintenance on September 27, 1949. The costs during the fiscal year were $1,283.59 and the expendi- tures were -$1,163.75, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project is complete. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $376,597.37 and the expenditures were $376,597.37, all for new work. Proposed operations.-None. The project is complete. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated _ .. $200,000.00 -- - $168, 000.00 . .. . . .. -.-- $ 78,000.00 Cost-......... 1, 707.80 $17, 770.98 202, 538.08 $153, 296. 92 $1, 283.59 376, 597.37 Expenditures .... 1, 445. 27 18,280.72 173, 590.60 184, 444.53 -$1,163. 75 376, 597.37 Maintenance: Appropriated--- .. . . . . ..-----.------------.------------.-------------- ----------- ------- Cost---.------------ ------------------------.------------------------- -- E xpenditures.... . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ._. . . . . . . . . . . . . Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ...................... $1,402.63 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ........ -1,402.63 21. 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 74.4 miles above its confluence with the Arkansas River, and about 12 miles south of Paris, Logan County, Ark. Blue Mountain Reservoir extends west- ward from the dam into Logan County. (See U. S. Geological Sur- vey map for Magazine, Ark., quadrangle, scale 1:125,000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the construction 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 abutment, and discharges will be directed back into the Petit Jean River about 3,000 feet below the dam. An uncontrolled saddle spillway is located on the left abutment, about 1,200 feet down- stream from the dam axis. The reservoir, which is one unit of a 1282 REPORT'IOF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19 50 comprehensive plan for 'flood control and other purposes in the Arkansas River Basin, controls approximately 46 percent of the total drainage area of the Petit Jean River. It provides storage capacity of about 233,000 acre-feet for flood control, and a perma- nent pool of about 25,000 acre-feet for recreational purposes and as a wildlife refuge. The estimated cost of the project, revised in 1950, is $5,100,000. The estimated cost of annual maintenance, made in 1950, is $75,000. The existing project was, authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. Local cooperation.-Section2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Reforestation pro- gram in the reservoir area, recreational development, and the leasing program of Government-owned land for agricultural and grazing purposes were continued. Contract to construct an ad- ministration building was awarded June 23, 1950. Seven notable rises occurred on the Petit Jean River during the fiscal year. Flooding was prevented on an average of about 7,350 acres of improved land for each flood. 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 downstream from the mouth of Dutch Creek which is the prin- cipal tributary of the Petit Jean River. Blue Mountain Reservoir Danville, Ark.1 Outflow Maximum Corre- Estimated Peak coincident pool sponding Experi- crest Esti- inflow with peak elevation flood- enced stage mated Date of peak (cubic flow from reached control crest without reduc- inflow feet uncontrolled (feet storage stage Blue tion per area above (acre- (feet) Mountain in second) (cubic feet mean sea feet) Dam stage per second) level) (feet) (feet) Jan. 3, 1950.... 13, 000 200 396.3 48,100 21.7 25.1 3.4 Jan. 13, 1950.... 19,100 1,000 403.6 93, 100 25.3 27.0 1.7 Feb. 1, 1950.... 16,800 500 403.0 88, 900 23. 7 25. 8 2.1 Feb. 12, 1950..... 34,000 600 409. 2 137, 600 25.0 27. 9 2.9 May 1, 1950 -....- 5, 250 100 391.1 24, 600 20.0 23. 2 3. 2 May 8, 1950 - -.... 19, 500 400 400.3 70, 900 23.9 26. 7 2.8 May 11, 1950.... 9, 800 230 404.0 96,000 19.1 24.0 4.9 I Beginning of appreciable overflow 17.0 feet. The pool elevation at the beginning of the fiscal year was 385.12 feet above mean sea level, corresponding to 28,100 acre-feet of total storage and was 385.48 feet at the end of the fiscal year, corresponding to 29,170 acre-feet. The maximum pool level reached during the fiscal year was 409.2 feet corresponding to 162,200 acre-feet of total storage. The conservation pool was regulated during the mosquito season as an aid in the control of mosquitoes. Sufficient releases were made from the reservoir during the low-water periods to supply water requirements at Danville, Ark. The costs during the fiscal year were $28,428.12 for new work and $71,358.95 for maintenance, and the expenditures were $108,- 733.64. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project as a whole is sub- stantially complete. FLOOD CONTROL-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1288 Work remaining to complete the project includes construction of an administration building and facilities for public health and safety and recreational purposes in the reservoir area. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $4,708,815.66 for new work and $187,614.75 for maintenance. The total expendi- tures were $4,898,970.57. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, including accounts receivable, $77,740.33, plus an anticipated allotment of $48,000 for maintenance during fiscal year 1951, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950 .............................. $248.37 New work: Preparation of plans and specifications for mis- cellaneous construction of facilities for public health and safety by hired labor during period July 1950 to June 1951 ................. $3,264.00 Construction of administration building by con- tract during period July to December 1950 .. 55,000.00 .Miscellaneousconstruction by contract and hired labor during period July 1950 to June 1951.... 13,687.71 Total for new work .................................. 71,951.71 Maintenance: Operations .................................. 13,040.25 Ordinary maintenance and repairs ............ 13,500.00 Reservoir management ....................... 12,000.00 Engineering studies and investigations ........ .15,000.00 Total for maintenance .............................. $53,540.25 Total for all work ............................... 125,740.33 The additional sum of $60,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing fiscal year 1952 for maintenance operations, ordinary mainte- nance, and repairs, and reservoir management. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - ---- -- - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to1946 New work: -- 2, 032, 600.00 ------- Appropriated -.. ... . - -$92,984.71 $24, 684.71 $4, 781, 715. 29 Cost-.......... 304, 599.05 1,359, 926.39 $224,307.86 46,472.77 28, 428. 12 4, 708, 815.66 Expenditures .... 266, 077.96 1, 394, 895. 66 210,228.40 57, 002.00 35, 857.13 4, 711, 251.54 Maintenance: Appropriated. . -. _ __ -_ ... -. 100, 000.00 46, 500.00 47, 000.00 193, 500.00 Cost_ .....................----......... 51, 404. 71 64, 851.09 71,358.95 187, 614. 75 Expenditures_-.........__ ... --.. . . .. 49, 788.31 65,054. 21 72,876. 51 187, 719.03 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950. ................... $19,807.41 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................... 318,000.00 22. 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 1284 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 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 Reser- voir extends westward from the dam into Yell County. Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the construction 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-overflow sections contiguous thereto and extending into the abutments. Seven gate-controlled conduits for regulating and discharging 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 in- stalled 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 approxi- mately 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 wildlife refuge. The estimated cost of the project, revised in 1949, is $3,895,900. The estimated cost of annual maintenance, made in 1949, is $75,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. Local cooperation.-Section2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Operation of Nim- rod Dam for flood control was continued. Six notable rises occurred on the Fourche La Fave River dur- ing the fiscal year. Flooding was prevented on an average of about 6,900 acres of improved land for each flood. The results of flood regulation on river stages at Aplin are given in the following table. Aplin is 13.7 miles downstream from the dam and just downstream from the South Forche La Fave River which is the principal tributary. Nimrod Reservoir Aplin Arkansas 1 Outflow Maximum Corre- Estimated Peak coincident pool sponding Experi- crest Esti- inflow with peak elevation flood- enced stage mated Date of peak (cubic flow from reached control crest without reduc- inflow feet uncontrolled (feet storage stage Blue tion 4 per area above (acre- (feet) Mountain n second) (cubic feet mean sea feet) Dam stage per second) level) (feet) (feet) Jan. 2, 1950.. .. 19, 700 10 356.5 89,000 25.9 32. 5 6.6 Jan. 14, 1950.... 34,500 10 367.4 214,300 28.6 33.8 5.2 Feb. 1, 1950.... 24,000 10 366.5 201,400 28.6 33.5 4.9 Feb. 13, 1950.... 33,000 10 369.6 248, 300 30. 1 34.1 4.0 May 2, 1950. .... 13,600 10 351.6 50,270 15.9 29.3 13.4 May 7, 1950.... 27,500 10 364.3 172,000 24.1 33.9 9.8 I Beginning of appreciable overflow 17.0 feet. The pool elevation at both the beginning and end of the fiscal year was 342.95 feet above mean sea level, corresponding to 32,400 FLOOD CONTROL-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1285 acre-feet of total storage. The maximum pool level reached during the fiscal year was 369.6 feet, corresponding to 277,300 acre-feet of total storage. The conservation pool was regulated during the mosquito season as an aid in the control of mosquitoes. Negotiations were completed for relocation of State Highways Nos. 27 and 28. Bituminous surfacing of roads was performed by contract during period September 17 to November 3, 1949. Reforestation program in the reservoir area, recreational develop- ment, and the leasing program of Government-owned land for agricultural and grazing purposes were continued. Contract for construction of administration building was awarded June 23, 1950. The costs during the fiscal year were $167,629.29 for new work and $72,610.84 for maintenance, and the expenditures were $243,- 476.75. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project as a whole is sub- stantially complete. Work remaining to complete the project includes completion of administration building, miscellaneous con- struction of facilities for public health and safety, and recrea- tional purposes in the reservoir area. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $3,689,693.20 for new work and $384,113.07 for maintenance. The total expendi- tures were $4,076,416.54. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, including accounts receivable, $81,387.08, plus anticipated allot- ments of $10,000 for new work and $47,000 for maintenance dur- ing the fiscal year 1951, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950 ............................... $976.32 New work: Preparation of plans and specifications for mis- cellaneous construction and reservoir develop- ment by hired labor during period July 1950 to June 1951 .............................. $3,600.00 Lands and damages by hired labor during period July 1950 to June 1951 ..................... 500.00 Construction of administration building by con- tract during period July to December 1950 ... 57,000.00 Miscellaneous construction by contract and hired labor during period July 1950 to June 1951 .. 23,567.68 ' otal for new work .................................. 84,667.68 Maintenance:. Operations .................................. 11,000.00 Ordinary .maintenance and repairs .............. 12,743.08 Reservoir management ........................ 16,000.00 Engineering studies and investigations ......... 13,000.00 Total for maintenance .............................. $52,743.08 Total for all work .................................. 138,387.08 The additional sum of $63,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing fiscal year 1952 for maintenance operations, ordinary mainte- nance and repairs, and reservoir management. 1286 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - - --..--- - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated . $223,500.00 -.----------- $75,039.12 $163,460.88 $3, 764,360.88 Cost----....- . 75, 013.69 $76, 799.62 $66, 278.94 16, 044.00 167, 629. 29 3, 689, 693.20 Expenditures _ .. 72, 868. 69 80, 539.12 67, 655.32 13, 912. 31 168, 964.46 3, 691,079.38 Maintenance: Appropriated... 60,000.00 -------------.......... 75, 000. 00 80, 000.00 59, 000.00 390, 933.07 Cost----.... .. 36, 890.63 46, 710. 66 64, 224.82 75, 918.09 72, 610.84 384,113.07 Expenditures-... 36, 382.03 46, 257.32 63, 927. 51 78, 484. 28 74, 512. 29 385,337.16 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................... $15,102.45 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ........ 10,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ........ 25,102.45 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ....................... 121,500.00 23. 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 para- graph. 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 accomplishment 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 Reser- voir 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, modified 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 recom- mendations of the Chief of Engineers in House Documents 107 and 440 of the Seventy-sixth Congress, first session, and, in addi- tion to previous authorizations, 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 appropriated the sum of $35,000,000, the Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946, authorized to be appropriated the sum of $40,000,000 and the Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950 authorized to be appropriated the sum of $15,000,000, in addition to previous authorizations for the con- tinued prosecution of this comprehensive plan. The reservoirs within the Little Rock district included in the comprehensive plan are listed below: FLOOD CONTROL-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1287 Reservoirs Dis- tance Nearest Maximum Reser- Power Total Name River above town height of dam voir develop- estimated mouth and type capacity ment cost miles acre-feet kilowatts Blue Moun- Petit Jean ..- 74.4 Blue Moun- 115 feet; earth- 233,000 (1) $5,100,000 tain.' tain,Ark. fill. Nimrod 1- ... Fourche La 62. 6 Nimrod, Ark. 97 feet; concrete- 307,000 (3) 3,895,900 Fave. gravity. 1 For details of this report, see individual report. 2 None. 3 Includes provision for future power installation. Blue Mountain and Nimrod Reservoirs were selected and ap- proved 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 con- struction of Blackburn, Mannford,' Taft, Oologah,' Markham Ferry,' Fort Gibson,' Webbers Falls, Tenkiller Ferry," Eufaula and Short Mountain Reservoir in Oklahoma,' and Ozark and Dardanelle Reservoirs in Arkansas' 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 previously authorized. The Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950, modified the previous acts by the substitution of the Keystone' Reservoir for the Mannford' Reservoir and the deletion of the Blackburn and Taft Reservoirs in Oklahoma, all in accordance with the recom- mendations of the Chief of Engineers in Senate Document Num- bered 107, Eighty-first Congress, first session, at an additional estimated cost of $37,273,000. 24. 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 may 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 1 Previously authorized in comprehensive flood-control plan for Arkansas River basin. 28 Tulsa district. Little Rock district. 1288 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S-<,ARMY, 1950 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 begin- ning.. 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; installa- tion 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 37,000 cubic feet per second. Pro- tection will be provided for 410 acres within the city of Poplar Bluff and for 310 acres adjacent thereto. This plan of improve- ment 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 1948, is $270,000 for construction and the estimated cost to local interests for lands and damages is $26,000, a total of $296,000. 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 8 for requirements. Assurances of local cooperation were submitted by local interests and approved by the Secretary of War on June 2, 1947. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Plansand specifica- tions for construction of the project were issued June 1, 1950. The costs during the fiscal year were $2,898.23 and the expendi- tures were $2,426.08, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Plans and specifications have been issued. Work remaining to complete, includes completion of construction. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $39,283.89 and the expenditures were $38,982.22, all for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $223,917.78, will be applied during the fiscal year 1951 to new work, completing construction of levee, pumping station, and drainage structures by contract during the period July 1950 to June 1951. No additional work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - - -- I : fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated .. $15,000.00 .._ $9, 500. 00 $153, 400.00 $85, 000.00 $262, 900.00 Cost------------ 15, 528. 82 -$544. 45 4, 910. SQ 16, 490. 79 2, 898. 23 39, 283. 89 Expenditures._. " 13, 548.47 1,435.90 4, 539.57 17,032.20 2, 426.08 38,982.22 Maintenance: Appropriated--- ..---------------------- --------------------------------------- Cosu-.........----------------------------------------------------------------------- Expenditures.- .....---------.. -------------- ---------------------- ----------- - - Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .... $223,616.11 FLOOD CONTROL-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1289 25. 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. Geological Survey map for Poplar Bluff, Mo., quadrangle, and War Department 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 proj- ect between miles 140 and 173 provided for construction of levees and drainage 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 proj- ect 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 compacted-earth fill. It will extend from near the Missouri Pacific Railroad 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 downstream parallel to Black River to a point opposite Whitlow, Mo. From there it will parallel the exist- ing 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 modi- fied and confined design flood (37,000 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 of10.5 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 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, esti- mated in 1948, is $3,390,000 for construction and the estimated cost to local interests for lands and damages is $166,000, a total of $3,556,000. 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 8 for requirements. The neces- sary assurances of local cooperation, covering that part of the plan of improvement lying west of Black River in Missouri, submitted by local interests were approved July 11, 1947. 1290 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Operations and results during fiscal year.-Preparation of de- tailed plans was under way. The costs during the fiscal year were $7,605.31 and the expendi- tures were $8,052.51, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Detailed plans are 65 percent complete. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $478,753.62 and the expenditures were $479,209.40, all for new work (including the cost and expenditures 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, 1950, including accounts receivable, $17,338.42, will be applied during the fiscal year 1951 to the preparation of detailed plans by hired labor. No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -------- _fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated.... $10, 000.00 .------------ $30, 500. 00 $10, 000.00 ------------- $496,084. 54 Cost..---------- 7, 515.15 $512. 84 4, 219.40 13, 316.38 $7, 605.31 478, 753. 62 Expenditures --.... 7, 737. 72 1,249.12 3,301.60 13, 283.91 8, 052. 51 479,209. 40 Maintenance: Appropriated--- .. ..- . ..-. ....---------- ..---------------- ------------- .----------------------- Cost. . . . . . .------------- .. . -------------- . .------------ ..----------.----------- .------------- Expenditures. ................ Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950.................... .$17,328.42 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................... 3,339,500.00 26. CLEARWATER RESERVOIR, WHITE RIVER BASIN, MO. Location.-ClearwaterDam 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 Rey- nolds 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 discharge 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 FLOOD CONTROL--LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1291 from an area of approximately 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 pur- poses and as a wildlife refuge. The estimated cost of the project. as revised in 1949, is $9,626,400 for construction and $803,000 for lands and damages, totaling $10,429,400. The estimated cost for annual maintenance, made in 1950, is $75,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act, ap- proved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Drilling of water wells in reservoir area was completed by contract July 14, 1949. Propane heating system was installed in operators' quarters by contract during period September 20 to October 8, 1949. Construc- tion of overlook shelter was initiated by contract May 9, 1950. Plans and specifications for construction of administration build- ing were completed and contract awarded June 23, 1950. Plans and specifications for construction of spillway structure were com- pleted' and contract awarded June 28, 1950. Recreational develop- ment and the leasing program of Government-owned land for agricultural and grazing purposes were continued. Eleven noteworthy rises occurred on the Black River basin above the Clearwater Reservoir during the fiscal year. Flooding was prevented on an average of about 6,500 acres of cultivated land for each rise. The results of the operation on the river stages at Poplar Bluff, located 46.4 miles downstream, are given in the following table. Clearwater Reservoir Poplar Bluff, Missouri' Outflow Maximum Corre- Estimated Peak coincident pool sponding Experi- crest Esti- inflow with peak elevation flood- enced stage mated Date of peak (cubic flow from reached control crest without reduc- inflow feet uncontrolled (feet storage stage Blue tion per area above (acre- (feet) Mountain in second) (cubic feet mean sea feet) Dam stage per second) level) (feet) (feet) Oct. 12, 1949..... 5,900 1,130 498. 5 7, 900 10. 6 13.0 2.4 Oct. 22, 1949..... 11,100 2, 270 502. 6 16,300 9.9 15. 2 5.3 Dec. 22, 1949..... 8, 800 880 502.0 15,000 12. 6 14.8 2. 2 Jan. 4, 1950..... 49,000 370 526.8 99,100 17.9 19. 6 1.7 Jan. 13, 1950..... 13, 100 290 540.1 171, 500 13.5 18.1 4. 6 Jan. 25, 1950..... 7, 700 1, 200 536.0 147,000 16.1 17. 5 1.4 Feb, 13, 1950..... 16, 500 370 537.3 154,500 17.9 19.1 1.2 Mar. 27, 1950.... 2,120 1,600 503.8 19,100 15.3 13.9 -1.4 Apr. 4, 1950.... 12,100 270 521.0 73, 700 16. 9 18. 6 1.7 May 10, 1950 --.... 30, 500 220 532. 5 127,600 16. 7 19.4 2. 7 June 10, 1950..... 7,800 2,000 529.3 111, 200 10. 8 15. 5 4. 7 I Beginning of appreciable overflow 12.0 feet. The pool elevation at the beginning of the fiscal year was 494.52 feet above mean sea level, corresponding to 22,800 acre-feet of storage and was 516.44 feet at the end of the fiscal year, corres- ponding to 78,200 acre-feet of storage. The maximum pool level reached during the fiscal year was 540.1 feet corresponding to 193,400 acre-feet of total storage. Sufficient releases were made from the reservoir during the low-water periods to supply water 1292 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 requirements downstream. The conservation pool was regulated during the mosquito season as an aid in the control. of mosquitoes. The costs during the fiscal year were $183,219.60 for new work and $57,863.29 for maintenance. The total expenditures were $234,265.08. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of the project, with the exception of the spillway structure, is essentially com- plete. Work remaining to complete the project includes completion of overlook shelter, administration building, spillway structure, and facilities for public health and safety and recreational pur- poses in the reservoir area. The project as a whole is 86 percent complete. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $9,020,584.21 for new work and $116,277.90 for maintenance. The total expen- ditures were $9,127,222.09. Proposed operations. The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $1,300,138.07, plus an anticipated allotment of $45,000 for mainte- nance during the fiscal year 1951, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950 .......................... $11,294.32 New work: Continue preparation of plans and specifi- cations for miscellaneous construction of facilities for public health and safety by hired labor during period July 1950 to June 1951 .............................. $1,270.00 Complete construction of overlook shelter by contract during period July-August 1950.. 7,000.00 Construction of administration building by contract during period July 1950 to June 1951 ................................... 58,000.00 Construction of spillway structure by contract during period July 1950 to June 1951 .... 500,000.00 Miscellaneous construction of facilities for public health and safety by contract and hired labor during the period July 1950 to June 1951 ............................ 714,862.94 Lands and damages by hired labor during, period July 1950 to June 1951 ............ 500.00 Relocations by hired labor during period July 1950 to June 1951 .................. 1,500.00 Total for new work ................................ 1,283,132.94 Maintenance: Operations ............................... 11,210.81 Ordinary maintenance and repairs ......... 14,000.00 Reservoir management .................... 11,500.00 Engineering studies and investigations ...... .14,000.00 Total for maintenance .............................. 50,710.81 Total for all work ................................. 1,345,138.07 With the expenditure of these funds, the project will be com- plete, with the exception of reservoir development. The additional sum of $60,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing fiscal year 1952 for operation, ordinary maintenance and re- pairs, and reservoir management. FLOOD CONTROL-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1293 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated ..- 2, 800, 000. 00 $ 100, 000. 00 $2, 090, 000.00 $1,182,139.84 $59, 960.16 $10,304,360.16 Cost..-..----------- 131, 508. 52 2, 162, 783. 81 2, 170,118. 25 298, 440. 55 183, 279. 60 9,020, 584. 21 Expenditures ...-- 118, 258. 57 1, 995, 711. 67 2, 003, 833. 54 653, 025.60 175, 262. 23 9,010, 758.82 Maintenance: Appropriated...------------------------------------- 71, 000.00 52,000.00 1^3, co000. 00 Cost... .. . .-------------- ...-------------.---..-..------------... 58, 414. 61 57, 863. 29 116, 277.90 Expenditures- -...----------------- _-- ---- 57, 460. 42 59, 002. 85 116, 463.27 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ....................... $789,606.73 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ........................ 125,039.84 27. 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.) Norfork 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 con- struction 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 section 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 dis- charging flood flows. Penstocks and provisions for power genera- tion include an initial installation of two generating units having a capacity of 35,000 kilowatts each. 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 drain- age area of the North Fork River. It has a storage capacity of about 732,000 acre-feet for flood control and about 1,251,000 acre- feet for generation of power. The estimated cost of the project, re- vised in 1950, is $28,540,000. The estimated cost for annual main- tenance, made in 1950, is $260,000. The existing project was au- thorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, as amended by the Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941. Local cooperation.-Section2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Repairs to power- house roof were completed by contract July 11, 1949. Installation of elevator in control tower was completed by contract July 11, 1949. Completion of powerhouse by contract was completed Octo- ber 18, 1949. Installation of electrical equipment and powerhouse 939127-51-vol. 1-2 1294 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 and substation equipment was completed by contract May 14, 1950. The powerhouse was painted by contract during period March 22 to May 13, 1950. All powerhouse equipment and tainter gate operating machinery have been delivered. Installation of tainter gates was initiated by contract January 23, 1950. Tests were continued on test tainter gate throughout the year. Reforestation program in the reservoir area, recreational devel- opment, and the leasing program of Government-owned land for agricultural and grazing purposes were continued. Unit No. 1, as well as the permanent switchyard, went into operation February 12, 1950. Annual repairs were made to Unit No. 2 during scheduled outage in March 1950. With exception of this scheduled outage and unscheduled outages, operation of the powerhouse was continuous. A total of 265,663,706 kilowatt-hours of electrical energy was delivered to the Southwestern Power Ad- ministration and purchased by the Arkansas Power and Light Co. for $998,176.48. There were four noteworthy rises on the North Fork River dur- ing the fiscal year. Regulation of these floods resulted in the pro- tection of an average of about 8,000 acres of cultivated land along the White River during each of the four flood periods. Flood modi- fication on the White River at Calico Rock, located 17 miles down- stream from the mouth of the North Fork River, are given in the following table. White River at Calico Norfork Reservoir Rock, Arkansas (1) Outflow Maximum Peak coincident pool Experi- Estimated inflow with peak elevation enced crest Estimated Date of peak (cubic flow of reached crest stage reduction inflow feet White River (feet stage without in per (cubic feet above (feet) Norfork stage second) per second) mean sea Dam (feet) level) (feet) Jan. 4, 1950................ 85,000 2 1, 390 552.8 26.0 33.0 7; 0 Jan. 14, 1950................ Feb. 12, 1950 --........ M ay 10, 1950_ - ...... .- . - --.... 25,000 37, 500 52,000 2 2, 630 2 2, 620 2 4, 650 555.0 556. 2 559.9 18.3 23.5 38. 2 19. 2 26. 4 41.0 "S9 .9 2.8 1 Flood stage 19.0 feet. 2 For generation of hydroelectric power. The pool elevation at the beginning of the fiscal year was 551.6 feet above mean sea level, corresponding to 1,242,400 acre-feet of total storage. At the end of the fiscal year the pool elevation was 551.18 feet above mean sea level, corresponding to 1,233,200 acre- feet of storage. The maximum pool elevation reached during the fiscal year was 559.9 feet, 7.9 feet above top of power pool, corres- ponding to 1,433,400 acre-feet of total storage. The costs during the fiscal year were $1,400,160.89 for new work and $256,857.40 for maintenance. The total expenditures were $1,702,021.67. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction of the project is essentially complete with exception of installation of the tainter gates. Work remaining to complete the project includes installa- FLOOD CONTROL-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1295 tion of tainter gates and operating machinery, miscellaneous con- struction of facilities for public health and safety, and recreational purposes in the reservoir area. The project as a whole is 97 per- cent complete. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $27,793,701.01 for new work and $1,171,136.73 for maintenance. The total expen- ditures were $28,873,066.93. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, including accounts receivable, $344,012.69, plus anticipated allot- ments of $70,000 for new work and $250,000 for maintenance dur- ing fiscal year 1951, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950. ........................... $118,429.20 New work: Continue planning work for miscellaneous con- struction and reservoir development with hired labor during period July 1950 to June 1951 .................................... $17,433.00 Complete installation of tainter gates, mis- cellaneous construction, and facilities for public health and safety by contract during period July 1950 to June 1951 ............ 268,865.08 Total for new work ................................. 286,298.08 Maintenance: Operation ................................ 125,000.00 Ordinary maintenance and repairs .......... 62,285.41 Reservoir management ...................... 57,000.00 Engineering studies and investigations ...... 15,000.00 Total for maintenance ............................... 259,285.41 Total for all work .................................. 664,012.69 The additional sum of $250,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing fiscal year 1952 for operation, ordinary maintenance and re- pairs, and reservoir management. Cost and financial summary .Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated -.._ 1, 775, 000.00 $100, 000. 00 .- $750, 047.21 $744, 052.79 $28,032, 15g. 79 Cost-...--_ .... 260,164.18 467, 007.34 $708,429. 97 941,372. 78 1,400,160.89 27, 793, 701. 01 Expenditures .. 276, 043.01 442, 365.68 673, 360.21 877, 245.30 1,438, 266.82 27, 702, 454.37 Maintenance: Appropriated --.... 253, 400.00-_------265, 000.00 210, 000.00 227, 000.00 1,180, 400.00 Cost... _ _ _ _ _ 148, 293.15 213, 293.21 226, 911.51 222, 309.20 256, 857..40 1,171, 136. 73 Expenditures .... 158, 320.53 210, 703.97 206, 768. 54 242, 532.04 263, 754. 85 1, 170, 612. 56 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ...................... $78,657.69 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 .......... 70,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ...... 148,657.69 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ........................ 437,847.21 1.296 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 28. 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 sectional 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 construc- tion of a gravity-type concrete dam 2,256 feet long and 258 feet in height above the stream bed, and a hydroelectric power gener- ating plant. The spillway will be controlled by 17 radial crest gates 28 feet high by 40 feet long. The flood-control outlets con- sist 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 powerhouse at the base of the dam, on the left side of the valley, will be provided with four penstocks, and four 40,000-kilowatt generating units will be installed initially. Four additional penstocks will be provided through the dam for installa- tion 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 pow- er. The reservoir formed by 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 the generation of hydroelectric power. The reservoir area will be developed for recreational purposes and provisions will be made for conservation of wildlife. The stream regulation that will be provided by the reservoir will be beneficial to the interest of navi- gation. The estimated cost of the project, revised in 1950, is $67,- 438,000 for construction and $8,862,000 for lands and damages, totaling $76,300,000. The existing project was approved 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.-Construction of the dam by contract was continued. The second diversion was com- pleted and concrete has been placed to a minimum elevation of 509. Work completed included removing 93,000 cubic yards of rock and placing 782,291 cubic yards of concrete. Cemeteries were relocated by contract to four new sites and relocation by contract to a fifth site is under way. Relocation of a county road in Baxter County by contract was accomplished. FLOOD CONTROL--LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1297 Contract for construction of powerhouse and switchyard was awarded June 1, 1950. Manufacture of trash racks, stop logs, and lift beams was com- pleted by contract on May 25, 1950. Work by contract for furnish- ing cement, concrete aggregates, tainter gates and operating ma- chinery, turbines, generators, governors, station service turbines and generators, transformers, and other powerhouse equipment was continued. Studies in connection with relocation and damages problems were continued by contract and hired labor and land acquisition was continued. The costs during the fiscal year were $15,028,377.44 and the ex- penditures were $14, 305,081.62, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Plans and specifications are well along toward completion. Construction of the dam is under way with concrete placed to a minimum elevation of 509. The con- tract is 71 percent complete. Construction of powerhouse is under way and manufacture of powerhouse equipment is well along toward completion. Land acquisition is well under way. A total of 35,200 acres has been acquired which includes all land below elevation 530. Work remaining to complete includes completion of dam and powerhouse and installation of generating equipment, clearing of reservoir area, and preparation of master plan for recreational development and construction thereof. The project as a whole is 50 percent complete. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $38,374,496.37 and the expenditures were $36,000,976.68, all for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $6,100,523.32, plus an anticipated allotment of $16,272,000 dur- ing fiscal year 1951, totaling $22,372,523.32, will be applied dur- ing the fiscal year 1951 as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1950 ..... ...................... $2,363,114.76 New work: Continue planning, including preparation of plans and specifications of miscellaneous construction by hired . labor during period July 1950 to June 1951 .......... 370,800.00 Lands and damages by hired labor during period July 1950 ,to June 1951 .............................. 1,621,000.00 Relocations by contract during period July 1950 to June 1951 ............. .............................. 1,180,000.00 Complete construction of dam and appurtenant works and purchase cement, aggregates, tainter gates and acces- sory equipment, and initiate electrical installation in dam by contract during period July 1950 to June 1951.. 13,224,000.00 Initiate construction of powerhouse and continue pur- chase of generators, turbines, transformers and acces- sory equipment by contract during period July 1950 to June 1951 ........................................ 2,613,608.56 Initiate clearing of reservoir by contract during period October 1950 to June 1951......................... 1,000,000.00 Total ............................................ 22,372,523.32 The additional sum of $15,000,000 can be profitably expended for the following schedule of work during the fiscal year 1952. 1298 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 New work: Continue planning, including preparation of plans and specifications of miscellaneous construction by hired labor during period July 1951 to June 1952 .................. 181,000 Lands and damages by hired labor during period July 1951 to June 1952......................................... 908,000 Relocations by contract during period July 1951 to June 1952 ..... ........................................... 2,706,000 Continue construction of powerhouse and purchase of power- house equipment by contract during period July 1951 to June 1952 ......................... 8,560,000 Complete clearing by contract during period July 1951 to February 1952 ...................................... 2,645,000 Total .............................................. 15,000,000 With the expenditure of these funds, it is anticipated that the project will be 96 percent complete by the end of the fiscal year 1952. The further sum of $65,000 can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1952 for operation, ordinary maintenance and repairs, and reservoir management. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated -..-_ 7, 550,000. 00 ---------- $6, 700, 000.00 $14,000,000.00 $12,901, 500.00 $42, 101, 500.00 Cost.--._ - 679, 861.41 2,172, 825. 72 6, 541,914.41 13,301,396. 48 15, 028, 377.44 38,374, 496.37 Expenditures - -.... 525, 777.87 2, 219, 467.32 5,137, 207.96 13,177, 557. 86 14,305,081. 62 36, 000, 976. 68 Maintenance: Appropriated------ -------------------------- -. ---------------------.--------------- Cost...................I.............. . ......... ............................ Expenditures- -- - - - -- --.. .......-......................................................... Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ..... . ............ . -$3,434.27 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ...... 16,272,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ...... 16,268,565.73 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ........ .......... 17,926,500.00 29. WHITE RIVER BASIN, LITTLE ROCK DISTRICT Location.-These improvements are located on tributaries of the White River and are in the States or 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 ses- sion, 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 initi- ation and partial accomplishment of the plan, the reservoirs to be selected and aproved by the Chief of Engineers. The Flood Con- FLOOD CONTROL-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1299 trol 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 Arkan- sas, 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 modifications in the Norfork Reservoir project recommended by the Chief of Engi- neers in House Document 290, Seventy-seventh Congress, first ses- sion. The Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944, author- ized to be appropriated the sum of $45,000,000, the Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946, authorized to be appropriated the sum of $40,000,000, and the Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950 authorized to be appropriated the sum of $35,000,000, in addition to previous authorizations, for the prosecution of the comprehen- sive plan. The reservoirs included in the comprehensive plan are listed below: Dis- tance Maximum Power Total Reservoir River above Nearest town height of dam Reservoir develop, estimated mouth and type capacity ment cost Miles Acre-feet Kilowatts Clearwater 1.. Black........ 257.4 Piedmont, 143 feet earth-fill 413, 000 (2) $10, 429, 400 Mo. Water Valley_ Eleven Point 12. 6 Watervalley, 152 feet earth-fill 1, 563, 000 (2) 14, 412, 000 Ark. Bell Foley... Strawberry 26. 2 Smithville, 133 feet earth-fill 245,000 (2) 8, 722, 000 Ark. _ Norfolk .- _ North Fork.. 4. 8 Norfolk, Ark. 200 feet concrete- 1,983, 000 gravity. 70, 000 28, 540, 000 Lone Rock.. Buffalo-....... 3.6 Lone Rock, 216 feet concrete- 687, 000 (2) 25, 235,000 Ark. gravity. Greers Ferry. Little Red.- 77. 2 Greers Ferry, 158 feet concrete- 524, 000 (2) 16, 531, 000 Ark. gravity. Bull Shoals 1 White-.... -418. 6 Amos, Ark. 283 feet concrete- 5, 408, 000 gravity. 120,000 76, 300, 000 Table Rock-......do-........528.5 Branson, Mo. 268 feet rockfill 3,462, 000 84,000 76,340,000 2For details of this project, see individual report. 2 None. 2 Includes provisions for future power installation. Local cooperation.-Section2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Stream gaging, field surveys, foundation explorations, compilation of land ownership data, plans and specifications, and studies in connection with the development of the general comprehensive plan were continued with hired labor during the year. The costs during the fiscal year were $64,070.97 and the expen- ditures were $62,654.04, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Further progress on surveys, studies, and detailed plans for development of the general compre- hensive 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 $1,499,153.18 and the expenditures were $1,501,636.29, all for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, 1800 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 plus accounts receivable, $258,027.14, plus an anticipated allot- ment of $200,000 during fiscal year 1951, will be applied during the fiscal year 1951 to accounts payable in the amount of $1,221.12 and to the continuation of foundation investigations, surveys, and preparation of plans. The additional sum of $2,075,000 can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1952 for preparation of detailed plans and con- struction on projects as follows: Table Rock Reservoir (initiate construction) ................ 2,000,000 Greers Ferry Reservoir ..................................... 75,000 Total for all work .................................. 2,075,000 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- ---- --- - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior_to 1946 - _ _ -- New work: Appropriated_ .. -153,000.00 - ... . ... $24, 993.00 $275, 006.05 $1, 757, 706.05 Cost.. ..... 140,178.23 $76,135.09 $142,797.38 108,190.72 64, 070.97 1, 499, 153.18 Expenditures_..- 157, 641.11 80, 206.91 135, 488.03 113, 541.63 62, 654.04 1, 501,636. 29 Maintenance: Appropiiated .... ......................- Cost.... ... ....................- Expenditures-... s Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................. $255,947.27 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 .... 200,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ...... 455,947.27 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................. 139,282,300.00 30. 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 ex- ceed $1,000,000 from flood-control appropriations for any one fiscal year for removal of accumulated snags and other debris: from, and clearing 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. In addition to the balance unexpended June 30, 1949, the sums of $7,500 and $6,000 were allotted for the purpose of snagging and clearing Curia Creek in Independence County, Ark., and Black Creek Tributary near Kensett in White County Ark., respectively. The channel of Tupelo Bayou in Faulkner County, Ark., was cleared and straightened by hired labor during the period July 20 to November 9, 1949. Work at Curia Creek was performed by hired labor during period October 15 to December 9, 1949. Work FLOOD CONTROL-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1301 of clearing tributary of Black Creek was initiated by hired labor June 13, 1950. The costs during the fiscal year were $29,770.27 and the expen- ditures were $27,983.23. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year, $58,584.02, and the expenditures were $56,817.20, including the cost and expenditure of $2,823.73 incurred during the fiscal year 1941 for removing snags in the Current River and $24,761.38 incurred during the fiscal years 1946, 1947, and 1948 for removal of snags in and chan- nel straightening of Fourche River, Ark. The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $5,667.91, will be ap- plied during the fiscal year 1951 to completion by hired labor of clearing and snagging Black Creek tributary and to payment of outstanding liabilities. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated .... $25,000.00 -$238. . -.. 62 $21,400.00 $13, 500.00 $62,485.11 Cost.....------------- 1, 610. 68 $23,150. 70 - .. 1,228. 64 29, 770. 27 58, 584.02 Expenditures. ... 1, 474. 57 23, 273.91 12.90 1, 248. 86 27, 983. 23 56, 817. 20 Maintenance: Appropriated----.------------.---.------............------------------------.-------------- Cost- . . --------------------- ------------- ------------------------ ..----.----------- Expenditures----...---------- -------------------------------------------------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ....... $3,709.59 31. EMERGENCY FLOOD-CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED AUGUST 18, 1941, AS AMENDED The Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941, as modified by the Flood Control Acts approved July 24, 1946, June 30, 1948. and May 17, 1950, authorized an emergency fund in amount of $15,000,000 to be expended in rescue work or in repair, restora- tion, or maintenance of any flood-control work threatened or des- troyed by flood, including the strengthening, raising, extending, or other modification thereof as may be necessary in the discre- tion of the Chief of Engineers for the adequate functioning of the work for flood control. Section 14 of the Flood Control Act ap- proved July 24, 1946, furthermore, authorized the allotment from flood-control appropriations of not to exceed $1,000,000 per year for the construction of emergency bank protection works to pre- vent flood damage to highway bridge approaches, and public works, when in the opinion of the Chief of Engineers such work is advisable and provided that not more than $50,000 be allotted for this purpose at any single locality from appropriations for any one fiscal year. Bank protection work on the left bank of the Arkansas River in the Plum Bayou levee district near the Jefferson County free 1302 -- REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 bridge was completed by contract August 12, 1949. Work includ- ed driving 110,106 linear feet of timber piling. Bank protection work on the right bank of the Arkansas River at the Jefferson County free bridge was initiated by contract November 25, 1949, and completed January 25, 1950. Work included 4,926 cubic yards of excavation, 2,316 tons of stone, 1,238 tons of blanket and 353 squares of lumber blanket. The costs during the fiscal year were $37,582.30 for new work and $62,630.99 for maintenance; the expenditures were $114,- 101.69. The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $11,092,17, will be ap- plied during the fiscal year 1951 to the payment of outstanding ac- counts and other expenses to be incurred under this heading. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated.......................----------.............------------..--------------.. $50,000. 00 ------------- $50,000. 00 Cost...------ -------------------------------------- 1,325. 53 $37, 582.30 38, 907. 83 Expenditures. -------------------------------------- 1, 449.94 37, 457.89 38, 907. 83 Maintenance: Appropriated .. ......... -- $10, 292.92 -$1,189.39 240, 000.00 -18, 009.41 1420, 536.13 Cost....---------- $170, 996. 93 -6,014. 24 -------------- 159, 359. 60 62, 630.99 1420, 536.13 Expenditures-...-- 164, 532. 72 449.97 ------..--------.. 145, 346. 79 76, 643.80 1420, 536.13 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .... $11,092.17 1 Excludes $74, 535 contributed funds. 32. EMERGENCY FLOOD-vCONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC LAWS 138 AND 318, SEVENTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS; PUBLIC LAW 75, SEVENTY-NINTH CONGRESS; AND PUBLIC LAWS 102 AND 858, EIGHTIETH 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 the years 1943, 1944, 1945, 1947, and 1948, Congress in the act approved July 12, 1943, Pub- lic Law 138, Seventy-eighth Congress; in the act approved May 29, 1944, Public Law 318, Seventy-eighth Congress; in the act approved June 5, 1945, Public Law 75, Seventy-ninth Congress; in the act approved June 23, 1947, Public Law 102, Eightieth Congress; and in the act approved June 30, 1948, Public Law 858, Eightieth Congress, authorized the amounts of $10,000,000, $12,000,000, $12,000,000, $15,000,000, and $25,000,000, respective- ly, to be apropriated as emergency funds to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Army and the supervision of the Chief of Engineers for the repair, restoration, and strength- ening of levees and other flood-control works which had been threatened or destroyed by these floods or which may be threat- ened or destroyed by later floods, including the raising, extending, or other modification of such works as may be necessary in the FLOOD CONTROL-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1303 discretion of the Chief of Engineers for the adequate functioning of the works for flood control. Pursuant to these acts, funds in the amount of $9,943.35 were allotted to the Little Rock district during the fiscal year for emer- gency levee repairs and protection. Work accomplished during the fiscal year included completion of levee repairs in Jackson County Levee District No. 2 during period August 18-28, 1949; Curia Creek drainage district during period August 24-September 24, 1949; T. A. Gibson levee during period September 8-29, 1949; Little Red River Levee District No. 2 dur- ing period August 26 to September 10, 1949; Faulkner County Levee District No. 1 during period November 11-28, 1949; Sloan and Stallings Private Levee during period October 7-20, 1949; Perry County Levee District No. 1 during period December 8. 1949, to February 28, 1950; and Conway County Drainage and Levee District No. 1 during period December 19, 1949, to May 27. 1950. A total of 204,837 cubic yards of levee embankment and 30 cubic yards of concrete was placed in these repairs. Preliminary studies for repairs of levees in Bateman Levee District No. 3, Faulkner County Levee District No. 2, and North Little Rock. Ark., are under way. The costs during the fiscal year were $100,541.17 for mainte- nance and the expenditures were $239,681.30. The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $58,288.03, will be ap- plied during the fiscal year 1951 to the completion of levee repairs in Bateman Levee District No. 3, Faulkner County Levee District No. 2, and North Little Rock, Ark., and to payment of outstand- ing accounts and other expenses to be incurred under this head- ing. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- -- - -fiscal --- years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 to1946 prior New work: A ppropriated .... ......................- - Cost......................................................................... Expenditures....-----------...--------------.------------------------------------ Maintenance: Appropriated . $351, 000.00 -$12, 000.00 $588,458.47 $266, 500.00 $9, 943.35 12, 477, 686.82 Cost--...---_...-----.... 697, 426.32 75, 821.02 460,182. 80 267, 584.84 100, 541.17 12,390,199.43 Expenditures - -.... 654, 558.45 121, 982. 20 437, 470. 93 150, 500. 86 239, 681.30 12,389,398. 79 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ... $57,463.03 1 Excludes contributed funds in amount of $25, 000. 33. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES FOR FLOOD CONTROL The costs during the fiscal year were $125,431.63 and the ex- penditures were $126,208.56. The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, including accounts receivable, $9,458.11, plus an anticipated allotment of $72,000 for fiscal year 1951, totaling $81,458.11, will be applied during the fiscal year 1951 to payment of outstanding 1804 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 accounts and other expenses to be incurred under this heading, of which $34,000 will be used for the Arkansas, White and Red River Basins Report. The additional sum of $221,200 can be profitably expended dur- ing the fiscal year 1952 for payment of expenses under this head- ing as incurred, of which $157,000 is needed for the Arkansas. White and Red River Basins Report. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to1946 New work: A ppropriated - -.--- - - - - - - --.. -- - -- --.. -- -- --- -. -- -- ---- ...-- ... .. .. .. ... .. .. .. C ost..... .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E xpenditures -... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . Maintenance: Appropriated.... $ 70, 000.00 -$4, 500.00 $80, 000.00 $129, 800.00 $95, 000. 00 $2, 164, 228. 54 Cost-...- -.. 146, 419.29 75,665.42 56, 863.86 116, 074.46 125,431.63 2,155,173.44 Expenditures .... 143, 695. 61 82, 196.18 55, 871.75 116, 859. 39 126, 208.56 2,154, 948.39 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ...... $7,257.81 34. INACTIVE FLOOD-CONTROL PROJECTS Cost and expenditures For last to June 30, 1950 Estimatedl full report amount re- Name of project see Annual Mainte- quirred to Report New work nance complete for- . Clarksville. Ark.1'------------------------- 1937 .. .....--------- - $70, 003.00 2. North Little Rock, Arkansas River, Ark..- . 3. Little Black River, in Butler and Ripley - 1943 $501,639.08 ... () (....... Counties, Mo., and in Clay and Randolph Counties, Ark.'5 ........-------- 1937 --- --- --......... 754, 9C0.00 4. Big Bottom, Ark.2 4- _______________ 1937 .. . -128, -. ........ 7(0.00 5. Faulkner County, Arkansas River, Ark.. 6. From North Little Rock to Gillett, Ark. -- 1941 99, 510. 65- (3) (above Plum Bayou)-................... 1941 840,914.32 ....... (3) 7. Skaggs Ferry, Black River, east of Pocahon- tas, Ark............------------------------------. 1941 81,023.32 (3) ..---------------- ---------------- 1941 8. Newport, White River, Ark...... 314,276.28 ---------------- (3) 9. Village Creek, White River, and Mayberry Districts, Ark.... ...... ....-------------------------.. 1941 532, 310.17 ) (...3..-..(. 'Awaiting local cooperation. 9 Conditions of local cooperation not likely to be fulfilled. a Completed. 4 In conformance with provisions of section 2 of the 1941 Flood Control Act, local interests were notified on May 12, 1948, that authorization for construction of the project will expire 5 years from that date unless assurances of local cooperation satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army are received prior to that time. 6 In conformance with provisions of section 2 of the 1941 Flood Control Act, local interests were notified on June 15, 1948, that authorization forconstruction of the project will expire 5 years from that date unless assurances of local cooperation satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army are received prior to that time. FLOOD CONTROL-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1305 35. PLANT ALLOTMENT, LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated..------.........-----------------------------------------------------........ ._ $3, 000. 00 Cost.......-----------......------------......-------------...--------------...---------------547,412.11 Expenditures---....-. ..----------- ------------------------------------------- 526,122.41 Maintenance: Appropriated-.........................................................................-............ C os t -.. . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . ... . . . . Expenditures-..------------...... ---------------------------......----------...--------------......... Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .... $296,418.11 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood control acts and committee resolutions Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Arkansas River and tributaries, Flood Control Commit- Jan. 12, 1950 Unfavorable. for flood control on Big Mul- tee resolution, May 2, berry Creek, in Crawford 1946. County, Ark. Arkansas River and tributaries, Flood Control Commit- Jan. 19, 1950 ._-... ... Do for flood control on Big Piney tee resolution, June 21, Creek, Johnson County, Ark. 1944 Arkansas River and tributaries, Flood Control Commit- for flood control of Cdron tee resolution, May 15, Creek, along the north side of 1946. the Arkansas River, in Pope and Conway Counties, Ark. Arkansas River and tributaries, Flood Control Commit- for flood control on Chickalah tee resolution, Mar. 1, Creek, tributary of Petit Jean 1946. River in Logan and Yell Counties, Ark. Arkansas River and tributaries, House Public Works for flood control in Conway Committee resolution, County Drainage and Levee Apr. 20, 1948. District No. 1, Ark. Arkansas River, Cypress drain- House Public Works age district of Conway and Per- Committee resolution, ry Counties, Ark. May 27, 1949. Arkansas River and tributaries, Flood Control Commit- with a view to flood control, im- tee resolution, July 25, provement of Dutch Creek and 1946. Spring Creek, Yell County, Ark. Arkansas River, East End levee House Public Works district, Little Rock, Ark., Committee resolution, with respect to pumping April 21, 1950. stations. Arkansas River and tributaries, Flood Control Commit- Nov. 15, Do. South Fork of Fourche La Fave tee resolution, Mar. 20, 1949. River, Perry County, Ark., for 1945. flood control, water supply, and other allied uses. Arkansas River and tributaries, Flood Control Commit- Jan. 11, 1950 Do. for flood control on Galla Creek, tee resolution, June 21, Pope County, Ark. 1944. Arkansas River above Pine Bluff, Flood Control Act, Dec. Feb. 21,1950 H. 489, 81st Favorable. Ark., control of caving banks in 22, 1944. Cong. 2d vicinity of Hensley Bar and the sess. McFadden PI., Jefferson Coun- ty, Ark. Arkansas River and tributaries, Flood Control Commit- for flood control in Holla Bend tee resolution, Apr. 19, Bottom, Pope County, Ark. 1946. (along north side of river). 1306 REPORT OF. CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood control acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Arkansas River and tributaries, Flood Control Commit- Jan. 30, 1950 I_-__ ..... I Unfavorable. for flood control on Illinois tee resolution, June 21, Bayou, Pope County, Ark. 1944. Arkansas River and tributaries, Flood Control Commit- for flood control on Lee Creek in tee resolution, May 2, western Arkansas, and eastern 1946. Oklahoma. Arkansas River and tributaries, House Public Works with a view to providing flood Committee resolution, control and drainage in the June 17, 1948. vicinity of North Little Rock, Ark. Arkansas River and tributaries, Flood Control Commit- for flood control on Palarm tee resolution, June 21, Creek in Pulaski and Faulkner 1944. Counties, Ark. Arkansas River for flood control Flood Control Commit- and control of caving banks tee resolution, May 25, above Little Rock, Ark., in the 1945. vicinity of Palarm Creek. Arkansas River and tributaries. House Public Works for flood control along north Committee resolution, side of Jan. 28, 1947. Arkansas River in vicinity of Spadra Creek, Johnson Coun- ty, Ark. Arkansas River and tributaries, Senate Public Works for water resources of the White, Committee resolution, Ouachita, and Arkansas Riv- Feb. 25, 1949. ers, and their tributaries, in the state of Arkansas for irrigation and water supply.1 Arkansas, State of, for water re- Senate Public Works sources of the White, Ouachita, Committee resolution, and Arkansas Rivers, and their Feb. 25, 1949. tributaries, in the State of Ar- kansas for irrigation and water supply.' Arkansas, White, and Red River Flood Control Act, May Basins, Arkansas, Louisiana, 17, 1950. Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexi- co, Colorado, Kansas, and Mis- souri, with a view to developing comprehensive and integrated plans of improvement for navi- gation, flood control, domestic and municipal water supplies, reclamation and irrigation, de- velopment and utilization of hydroelectric power, conserva- tion of soil, forest and fish and wildlife resources including such consideration of recreation uses, salinity and sediment con- trol, and pollution abatement as may be provided for under2 Federal policies and procedures. Arkansas River and tributaries, House Public Works improvement for flood control Committee resolution, and drainage on Plum Bayou, March 15, 1949. Arkansas. Arkansas, White and Red River Flood Control Act, May Basins, Ark., La., Okla., Tex., 17, 1950. New Mex., Colo., Kan., and Mo.,-with a view to developing comprehensive plans of im- provement for the basins. Archy Fork of Little Red River, House Public Works Van Buren County, Ark., for Committee resolution, flood control (tributary of Jan. 28, 1947. White River, Mo. and Ark.). Augusta, Ark., flood control on Flood Control Commit- west bank White River be- tee Resolution, Mar. tween Augusta and Clarendon, 20, 1944. Ark. and upstream from Augusta. See footnote at end of table. FLOOD CONTROL-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1307' Status of all investigations and flood control called for by flood control acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Augusta, Ark., with a view to House Public Works providing flood control between Committee Resolutions, Newport, Ark. and Mississippi June 17, 1948. River, above Augusta, Ark., along White River. Beaver Reservoir, Ark., construc- Flood Control Commit- tion of multiple-purpose reser- tee resolution, Oct. 8, voir for flood control, hydro- 1945. electric power and municipal and industrial water supply on White River. Big Mulberry Creek, Crawford Flood Control Commit- Jan. 12, 1950 e _............. Unfavorable. County, Ark., improvement for tee resolution, May 2, flood control (tributary of the 1946. Arkansas River). Big Piney Creek,Johnson County, Flood Control Commit- Jan. 19, 1950 ..-----------........... Do. Ark., for flood control (tribu- tee resolution, June 21, tary of Arkansas River). 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 north side of the Arkansas 1946. River. Chicklalah Creek, tributary of Flood Control Commit- Petit Jean River in Logan and tee resolution, Mar. 1, Yell Counties, Ark., Arkansas 1946. River and tributaries (flood control). Clarendon, Ark., flood control Flood Control Commit- on west bank White River tee resolution, Mar. 20, between Augusta and Claren- 1944. don, Ark. and upstream from Augusta. Conway County Drainage and House Public Works Levee District No. 1, Ark., for Committee resolution, flood control along south bank Apr. 20, 1948. of Arkansas River. Crooked Creek, for flood control Flood Control Commit- at and in vicinity of Harrison, tee resolution, May 28, Ark. (tributary of White 1946. River). Dutch Creek and Spring Creek, Flood Control Commit- Yell County, Ark., for flood tee resolution, July 25, control (tributaries o Arkansas 1946. River). East End levee district, Little House Public Works Rock, Ark., with respect to Committee resolution, pumping stations (Arkansas April 21, 1950. River). Fourche La Fave River (South Flood Control Commit- Nov. 15, Do. Fork), Perry County, Ark., tee resolution, Mar. 20, 1949. flood control, water supply and 1945. other allied uses (tributary of Arkansas River). Galla Creek, Pope County, Ark., Flood Control Commit- Jan. 11, 1950 1.............. Do. for flood control (tributary of tee resolution, June 21, the Arkansas River). 1944. Greers Ferry, Ark., construction Flood Control Commit- of multiple-purpose reservoir tee resolution, Apr. 5, for flood control and irrigation 1940. on Little Red River, Ark. (tributary of White River). Harrison, Ark., flood protection Flood Control Commit- on Crooked Creek (tributary of tee resolution, May 28, White River, Mo. and Ark.). 1946. Hensley Bar and the McFadden Flood Control Act, Dec. Feb. 21, 1950 H. 489, 81st Favorable. Pl., above Pine Bluff, Jefferson 22, 1944. Cong., 2d County, Ark., for control of sess. caving banks on Arkansas River. Holla Bend Bottom, Pope Coun- Flood Control Commit- ty, Ark., for flood control along tee resolution, Apr. 19, north side of Arkansas River. 1946. See footnote at end of table. 1308 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Status of all investigations and flood control called for by flood control acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Illinois Bayou, Pope County, Flood Control Commit- Jan. 30, 1950 -............- Unfavorable Ark., for flood control (tribu- tee resolution, June 21, tary of Arkansas River). 1944. Lee Creek, Ark. and Okla., im- Flood Control Commit- provement for flood Control tee resolution, May 2, (tributary of Arkansas River). 1946. Little Black River, Mo. and House Public Works Ark., improvement for flood Committee resolution, control (tributary of White May 27, 1949. River). Little Red River, for flood control House Public Works on Archy Fork, Van Buren Committee resolution, County, Ark. (tributary of Jan. 28, 1947. White River, Mo. and Ark.). Little Red River, Ark., construc- Flood Control Commit- tion of multiple-purpose reser- tee resolution, Apr. 5, voir in the vicinity of Greers 1940. Ferry, Ark., for flood control and irrigation (tributary of White River). Little Rock, Ark., East End House Public Works Levee District, with respect to Committee resolution, pumping stations (Arkansas April 21, 1950. River). Mayberry, White River and Vil- Flood Control Commit- lage Creek levee districts, in tee resolution, July 23, Jackson and Woodruff Coun- 1946. ties, Ark., for flood control. McFadden Place and Hensley Flood Control Act, Dec. Feb. 21,1950 H. 489, 81st Favorable. Bar above Pine Bluff, Jefferson 22, 1944. Cong., 2d County, Ark., for control of sess. caving banks on Arkansas River. Newport, Ark., with a view to House Public Works providing flood control between Committee resolution, Newport, Ark. and Mississippi June 17, 1948. River above Augusta, Ark. along White River. North Little Rock, Ark., with a House Public Works view to providing flood control Committee resolution, and drainage in the vicinity of. June 17, 1948. Ouachita River and tributaries Senate Public Works for water resources of the White, Committee resolution, Quachita and Arkansas Rivers Feb. 25, 1949. and their tributaries in the State of Arkansas for irrigation and water supply. Palarm Creek in Pulaski and Flood Control Commit- Faulkner Counties, Ark., for tee resolution, June 21, flood control (tributary of the 1944. Arkansas River). Palarm Creek, for flood control Flood Control Commit- and control of caving banks in tee resolution, May 25, the Arkansas River above 1945. Little Rock, in the vicinity of. Petit Jean River, Arkansas, im- House Public Works provement for flood control by Committee resolution, channel clearing and channel April 5, 1949. rectification. (tributary of Ark. River). Petit Jean River, for flood control Flood Control Commit- on Chickalah Creek in Logan tee resolution, Mar. 1, and Yell Counties, Ark. (tribu- 1946. tary of Arkansas River). Plum Bayou, Ark., improvement House Public orks for flood control and drainage, Committee resolution, (tributary of Ark. River). Mar. 15, 1949. See footnote at end of table. FLOOD CONTROL--LITLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1309 Status of all investigations and flood control called for by flood control acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Red, Arkansas and White River Flood Control Act, May .............. Basins, Arkansas, Louisiana 17, 1950. Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexi- co, Colorado, Kansas and Mis- souri, with a view to developing comprehensive and integrated plans of improvement for navi- gation, flood control, domestic and municipal water supplies, reclamation and irrigation, de- velopment and utilization of hydroe ecric power, conserva- tion of sAil, forest, and fish and wildlife resources including such consideration of recreation uses, salinity and sediment control, and pollution abate- menrit as may be provided for under Federal 2 policies and procedures. Spadra Creek, Johnson County, House Public Works Ark., fir flood control along Committee resolution, nrth side of Arkansas River. Jan. 28, 1947. Spring Creek and Dutch Creek, Flood Control Commit- Yell County, Ark., for flood tee resolution, July 25, control (tributaries of Arkansas 1946. River). Village C eck, White River and Flood Control Commit- MayLer'y levee districts in tee resolution, July 23, Jackson and Woodruff Coun- 1946. ties, Ark., for flood control (tributary of White River). Water Resources of the White, Senate Public Works Ouachita, and Arkansas Rivers, Committee resolution, and their tributaries, in the Feb. 25, 1949. State of Arkansas, for irrigation and water supply., White, Arkansas and Red River Flood Control Act, May .............. Basins, Arkansas, Louisiana, 17. 1950. Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexi- co, Colorado, Kansas and Mis- souri, with a view to developing comprehensive and integrated plans of improvement for navi- gation, flood control, domestic and municipal water supplies, reclamation and irrigation, de- velipment and utilization of hydrcelectric power, conserva- tion of soil, forest, and fish and wildlife resources including such consideration of recreation uses, salinity and sediment control, and pollution abate- ment as may be provided for under Federal 2 policies and procedures. W hite River, Ark. and Mo. (navi- Rivers and Harbors gation, flood control, and irriga- Committee resolutin, tion). Jan. 24, 1939. Do.........-------------------- Commerce Committee resolution, Feb. 8,1939. White River and tributaries, Mo. House Public Works Lni Ark., for flood control on Committee resolution, Archy Fork of Little Red River, Jan. 28, 1947. Van Buren County, Ark. White River, Mo. and Ark., flood Flood Control Commit- control on west bank between tee resolution, Mar. 20, Augusta and Clarendon, Ark., 1944. and upstream from Augusta. See footnote at end of table. 93912'-51-vol. 1--, 3 1310 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Status of all investigations and flood control called for by flood control acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation White River, Mo. and Ark., with Flood Control Commit- view to construction of a mul- tee resolution, Oct. 8, tiple-purpose reservoir for flood 1945. control, hydroelectric power, and municipal and industrial water supply near the Beaver Site. White River and tributaries, Mo. Flood Control Commit- and Ark., for flood protection tee resolution, May 28, on Crooked Creek at and in 1946. vicinity of Harrison, Ark. White River, Ark., construction Flood Control Commit- of multiple-purpose reservoir in tee resolution, Apr. 5, vicinity of Greers Ferry on 1940. Little Red River, Ark. (flood control and irrigation). White River and tributaries, Mo. House Public Works and Ark., for flood control on Committee resolution, Little Black River. May 27, 1949. White River and tributaries, Mo. Flood Control Commit- and Ark., for flood control in tee resolution, July 23, Village Creek, White River, 1946. and Mayberry levee districts in Jackson and Woodruff Coun- ties, Ark. White River and tributaries,Ark. House Public Works and Mo., with a view to provid- Committee resolution, ing flood control between New- June 17, 1948. port, Ark. and Mississippi River above Augusta, Ark., along White River. White River and tributaries for Senate Public Works water resources of the White, Committee resolution, Ouachita, and Arkansas Rivers Feb. 25, 1949. and their tributaries, in the State of Arkansas, for irrigation and water supply.' White River between Newport. Senate Public Works Ark., and the Mississippi Committee resolution River, for3 flood control and July 29, 1949. navigation. 1Report being made by the District Engineer, Vicksburg District. 2 To assist Tulsa District. 3 Report being made by the District Engineer, Memphis District. IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT This district comprises southern Kansas, small portions of southwestern Missouri and western Arkansas, northern Okla- homa, the northern portion of the Texas Panhandle, and small portions of northeastern New Mexico and southeastern Colorado embraced in the drainage 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., ex- clusive 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. Edward G. Daly, Corps of Engineers. Division engineer of the Southwestern Division, Dallas, Tex., comprising the Galveston, Tex., Fort Worth, Tex., Albuquerque, N. Mex., Little Rock, Ark., and Tulsa, Okla., districts: Col. Louis W. Prentiss, Corps of Engineers. IMPROVEMENTS Navigation Flood Control-Continued Page Page 1. Arkansas River and tribu- 14. Oklahoma City Floodway, taries, Ark. and Okla. North Canadian River, (Tulsa district) ....... 1312 Okla. ................. 1329 2. Examinations, surveys, and 15. Great Salt Plains Reser- contingencies (general). 1312 voir, Salt Fork of Ar- 3. Inactive navigation pro- kansas River, Okla. .... 1330 jects ................. 1313 16. Keystone Reservoir, Ar- kansas River, Okla .... 1333 Flood control 17. Polecat Creek, Okla. (Hey- burn Reservoir and chan- 4. Hutchinson, Arkansas nel improvement) ..... . 1334 River, Kans .......... 1314 18. Fall River Reservoir, Ar- 5. Wichita and Valley Center, kansas River Basin, Kans....... ........ 1316 Kans..... ........ 1336 6. Kaw, Arkansas River, 19. Toronto Reservoir, Arkan- .. Okla................ 1318 sas River Basin, Kans... 1338 7. Tulsa and West Tulsa, Ar- 20. Oologah Reservoir, Arkan- kansas River, Okla..... 1319 sas River Basin, Okla. . . 134b 8. Jenks, Okla............ 1321 21. Haulah Reservoir, Caney 9. Carthage, Mo.......... 1322 River, Okla. ........... 1341 10. Bradens Bend, Okla... 1323 22. Council Grove Reservoir, 11. Optima Reservoir, North Grand (Neosho) River Canadian River, Okla.. 1324 Basin, Kans. ......... 1344 12. Fort Supply Reservoir, 23. Marion Reservoir, Grand North Canadian River, Neosho) River Basin, Okla................ 1325' K ans. ... ............. 1345 13. Canton Reservoir, Ar- 24. Cedar Point Reservoir, kansas River Basin," Grand (Neosho) River Okla................ 1327 Basin, Kans .......... 1345 1311 1812 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Flood Control-Continued Flood Control-Continued Page Page 25. Strawn Reservoir, Grand 39. Emergency flood-control (Neosho) River Basin, work under authority of Kans. .. .............. 1346 the Flood Control Act, 26. Pensacola Reservoir, Ar- approved August 18, kansas River Basin, 1941 .................. 1374 SOkla. ................. 1346 40. Emergency flood-control 27. Markham Ferry Reservoir, work under authority of Arkansas River Basin, Public Laws Nos. 138 Okla. ................. 1348 and 318, Seventy-eighth 28. Fort Gibson Reservoir, Ar- Congress, and Public kansas River Basin, Law No. 75, Seventy- Okla. .................. 1350 ninth Congress ........ 1374 29. Tenkiller Ferry Reservoir, 41. Emergency flood-control Arkansas River Basin, work under authority of Okla ................. 1354 Public Law 858, Eight- 30. Eufaula Reservoir, Canad- ieth Congress .......... 1375 ian River, Okla........ . 1357 42. Emergency bank protect- 31. Wister Reservoir, Arkan- ion work under authority sas River Basin, Okla... 1358 of the Flood Control Act 32. Arkansas River Basin, approved December 22, Tulsa District ........ 1361 1944 .................. 1376 33. Denison Dam (Lake Tex- 43. Emergency bank protect- oma) Red River, Tex. ion work under authority and Okla............. . 1364 of the Flood Control Act 34. Red River below Denison approved July 24, 1946.. 1376 Dam, Tulsa District ... 1368 44. Snagging and clearing 35. Boswell Reservoir, Boggy under authority of the Creek, Okla .......... 1369 Flood Control Act ap- 36. Hugo Reservoir, Kiamichi proved July 24, 1946 ... 1377 River, Okla. ......... 1370 45. Preliminary examinations, 37. Milwood Reservoir, Little surveys, and contingen- River, Ark.......... 1371 cies, for flood control .. 1378 38. Red River below Denison 46. Inactive flood-control pro- Dam, Bank Stabilization, jects .................. 1379 Ark ....... ............... 1372 47. Plant allotment .......... 1380 1. ARKANSAS RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES, ARK. AND OKLA. A consolidated report on this project for the Vicksburg, Little Rock and Tulsa Districts, submitted by the Vicksburg District, Lower Mississippi Valley Division, is on page 1057. 2. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES (GENERAL) There were no costs or expenditures under this heading during the fiscal year 1950. The balance unexpended and carried over from previous allotments was $10,603.23. This balance plus an- ticipated allotment of $50,000 for Tulsa district and $20,000 for Arkansas-White-Red Office, southwestern division, Tulsa, Okla., for the fiscal year 1951, a total of $80,603.23, will be applied to payment of expenses to be incurred under this heading in con- nection with preparation of a comprehensive basin-wide investiga- tion covering the Arkansas, White and Red River Basins, Arkan- sas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Kansas and Missouri. The additional sum of $1,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing the fiscal year 1952 for contingencies. RIVERS AND HARBORS-TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1313 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ... ._1_7fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: A ppropriatedst . . .- . . -.. .- - - - - --. . -. -. --.. . . .. . . ....... ......... Expenditures---- ... ..------------------. ........-------------- Maintenance: Appropriated--....------------......... -$10, 000. CO $2, 000.00 $2,000.00 ..-------------- $670, 615.82 ..........--- $6,612.39 Cost--------- 3,707. 70 1, 258. 93 3,445. 29 ..-------------- 669, 012.59 Expenditures - - 3,948. 33 6,184. 61 350. 55 3, 445.29 -..----- 669, 012 59 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ...................... $10,603.23 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 .... . . 70,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ....... 80,603.23 3. INACTIVE NAVIGATION PROJECTS Cost and expenditures to For last June 30, 1950 Estimated full report amount Name of project see Annual required to Report complete for- New work Maintenance 1. Arkansas River, Okla., above Forth Smith, 1938 $23, 290.00 $80, 758.00 () Ark. 2. Red River from Fulton, Ark., to mouth of Washita River, Okla........................ 1924 378, 573.82 182,157.05 (3) 1 Channels adequate for existing local commerce. 2 Curtailment of project is recommended in H. Doc. 947, 64th Cong., 1st sess. a Maintenance only. Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Arksnsas and Canadian Rivers, River and Harbor Act, O1 Is and Ark. July 24, 1946. Arkansas, White, and Red River Flood Control Act, May Basins, Arkansas, Louisiana, 17, 1950. Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexi- co, Colorado, Kansas, and Mis- souri, with a view to developing comprehensive and integrated plans of improvement for navi- gation, flood control, domestic and municipal water supplies, reclamation and irrigation, de- velopment and utilization of hydroelectric power, conserva- tion of soil, fcr:, t and fish and wildlife resources including such consideration of recreation uses, salinity and sediment control, and pollution abate- ment as may be provided for under Federal policies and procedures.2 Canadian River and tributaries, Commerce Committee for navigation to vicinity of resolution, Nov. 19, Okla. City, Okla. 1945. Canadian and Arkansas Rivers, River and Harbor Act, Okla. and Ark. July 24, 1946. 1314 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1t950 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Oklahoma City, Okla., vicinity Commerce Committee of, Canadian River and tribu- resolution, Nov. 19, taries for navigation to. 1945. Red, Arkansas, and White River Flood Control Act, May Basins, Arkansas, Louisiana, 17, 1950. Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexi- co, Colorado, Kansas, and Mis- souri, with a view to developing comprehensive and integrated plans of improvement for navi- gation, flood control, domestic and municipal water supplies, reclamation and irrigation, de- velopment and utilization of hydroelectric power, conserva- tion of soil, forest and fish and wildlife resources including such consideration of recreation uses, salinity and sediment control, and pollution abate- ment as may be provided for under Federal policies and procedures. 2 Red River, Ark., La., Okla. and Rivers a n d Harbors Tex., for navigation, flood con-1 Committee resolution, trol, water power and irrigation. Feb. 25, 1938. Red River, La., Ark., Okla. and Flood Control Commit- Tex. and connectingwaterways, tee resolution, Jan. 26, singly or together, for naviga- 1939; Rivers and Har- tion, flood control and irriga- bors Committee resolu- tion.1 tion, Jan. 24, 1939; Com- merce Committee reso- lution, Feb. 8, 1939. Red River, La., Ark., Okla. and Rivers a n d Harbors Tex., extension of navigable Committee resolution, channel from Fulton, Ark., up- Apr. 27, 1944. stream to Denison, Tex.1 White, Arkansas, and Red River Flood Control Act, May Basins, Arkansas, Louisiana, 17, 1950. Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexi- co, Colorado, Kansas, and Mis- souri, with a view to developing comprehensive and integrated plans of improvement for navi- gation, flood control, domestic and municipal water supplies, reclamation and irrigation, de- velopment and utilization of hydroelectric power, conserva- tion of soil, forest and fish and wildlife resources including such consideration of recreation uses, salinity and sediment control, and pollution abate- ment as may be provided for under Federal2 policies and procedures. Wichita River, Tex. navigation, Rivers a n d Harbors flood control, water power, irri- 1 Committee resolution, gation or water conservation. May 9, 1944. 1 To be incorporated in a comprehensive report on Red River and tributaries, La., Ark.,! Okla. and Tex for navigation, flood control, power, and irrigation, which will be prepared by the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors. 2 Tulsa District has been assigned coordination functions and it is to prepare and edit that part of the re- port pertaining to the Arkansas River Basin and the Red River Basin, assisted by the Albuquerque, Little Rock, Vicksburg and New Orleans districts. The report in its final form is to be prepared by the Arkansas-White-Red Office. 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. FLOOD CONTROL-TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1815 Geological Survey maps for Lyons and Hutchinson (Kans.) quad- rangles, scale 1:125,000.) Existing project.-The plan of, improvement, as revised in 1945, consists of a 300-foot-wide leveed diversion canal approxi- mately 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 41/2 miles north of the canal to intercept all of Cow Creek floodwaters. The com- bined 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 down- stream to mile 818.5. The flanking levee on the left bank of the Arkansas River starts at the diversion canal and extends down- stream to mile 816.5, with an opening at the mouth of the present Harsha drainage canal. Protection against backwater of the Ar- kansas River up the existing canal is provided by increasing the height of the existing levees. Additional protection is provided to a rural area west of the diversion canal by a loop levee, and to the urban area of the Island Park Subdivision, northwest of Hutchinson, by a ring levee. The project provides for the protec- tion of 17,460 acres of industrial, urban, and agricultural land, with grade elevation allowing a 3-foot freeboard above the flow of the design flood. The estimated Federal cost, revised in 1950, is $4,425,000, and the estimated non-Federal cost is $2,020,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936. Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. Resolutions by the city of Hutchinson, agreeing to meet the requirements were submitted by the city under the dates of March 16 and 30, 1945, and were approved by the Secretary of War on July 4, 1945. Formal rights-of-entry have been furnished by the city of Hutchinson under the date of December 19, 1949, for only the portion of the project that would protect the city proper. Rights- of-entry have not been furnished for remainder of the project including the Island Park Subdivision ring levee, the rural area loop levee, and the right bank levee adjacent to the city of South Hutchinson. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Engineering studies and investigations were continued. Negotiations with railroad companies covering relocation of their facilities were essentially completed. The cost during the fiscal year was $34,563.97 for new work, and the expenditures were $44,785.67. Condition at end of fiscal year.---Contract plans and specifica- tions for the project are 90 percent complete. Construction of the project has not been initiated. The total cost at the end of the fiscal year was $243,512.13, and the expenditures were $253,462.90, all for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, 1316 , REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 $1,206,573.140 plus accounts receivable, $6,103.19, gives a total of $1,212,640.29 available for future operations. Since railroad relocations and construction is not scheduled for initiation during fiscal year 1951, $1,180,000 of these available funds will be carried over until the fiscal year 1952. The balance df $32,640.29 will be utilized during the fiscal year 1951 as fol- lows: $68.23 will be utilized in payment of accounts outstanding on June 30, 1950, and $32,572.06 will be applied in payment of engineering expenses incurred in continuing the preparation of detailed plans and specifications. No additional funds are needed for the work scheduled during the fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - --- - - --- - - . - --- -- - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated.. 1,300, 000.00- ---------------------------------------- $1,460,000.00 Cost------... ------ 74, 887.34 $57, 346.39 $3, 510.47 $5, 477. 10 $34, 563. 97 243, 512. 13 Expenditures. _-.- 83, 528.17 46,132. 21 9,334.48 5, 222.97 44, 785. 67 253, 462.90 Maintenance: Appropriated..- ------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Cost.... . ..-------------------------------- ------------------------------------- Expenditures....------------------------------------------ ---------------- ------------ Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................. $1,212,237.86 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................. 2,965,000.00 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, as revised in 1945, provides protection to people, city property and environs against floods from Chisholm Creek, the Little Arkansas River, the Arkansas River, Big Slough and Cowskin Creek. Under the plan, Little Arkansas River will be diverted into the Arkansas River by means of a floodway beginning at a point about 2 miles northwest of Valley Center and extending southward to the Arkansas River (at river mile 785.7) about 9 miles northwest of Wichita. The flows of Chisholm Creek and its middle and west branch tributaries will be collected by a system of levees and channels north of Wichita and diverted across the Little Arkansas River into the Arkansas River (at mile 780). Each of the above leveed diversion channels are about 3 miles in length. The com- bined flows of the Little Arkansas River, Chisholm Creek and Arkansas River will be confined and diverted to the west of the city by a floodway, with existing stream channels being utilized to carry flood flows to the limit of their existing capacity. This FLOOD CONTROL-TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1817 floodway will begin at a point about 3.1 miles downstream from the Kansas State Highway 96 river crossing and will provide a channel having a normal bottom width of 80 feet and an average depth of 10.9 feet. Levees flanking the floodway will, in general, be spaced 900 feet center to center with an average height of 8.5 feet and a crown width of 8 feet or more. From the Arkansas River the floodway would extend southwest 2 miles to intercept Big Slough, along Big Slough for 5 miles, thence south and south- east 2.5 miles to intercept Cowskin Creek, along Cowskin Creek for 2 miles, thence east, and southeast about 5 miles entering the Arkansas River approximately 1 mile northwest of Derby, Kans. (at river mile 760). Existing levees and drainage canals will be enlarged strengthened, or rectified as may be required. The com- pleted system will include five control structures and will provide about 91.2 miles of levee with a minimum of 3 feet freeboard above the flow of the design flood. The estimated Federal cost, revised in 1950, is $11,525,000 and the estimated non-Federal cost is $5,745;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 8 for requirements. The city of Wichita has furnished assurances of local cooperation for the entire project which were approved by the Secretary of War on February 25, 1946. Local interests have acquired rights-of-way for Wichita Drainage Canal and diversion of East Branch of Chisholm Creek, and for Big Slough-Cowskin floodway, and are in the process of acquiring rights-of-way for other phases of construction. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Construction of the project was initiated. Engineering studies and investigations were continued and negotiations with railroad companies cover- ing relocation of their facilities were well advanced. The cost during the fiscal year was $161,785.43 for new work and the expenditures were $122,334. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Contract plans and specifica- tions for the project as a whole are about 75 percent complete. Construction work on the project was initiated May 8, 1950 by contract covering clearing, snagging, widening and otherwise improving existing East Branch Interception Canal and the Wichita Drainage Canal. At the end of the fiscal year this con- tract was 78 percent complete and an additional construction contract had been awarded covering construction of a part of the lower portion of the Big Slough-Cowskin Floodway. The total cost at the end of the fiscal year was $490,217.67 and the expenditures were $450,198.80, all for new work. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance available on June 30, 1950, $1,034,596.74 plus an anticipated allotment of $678,204.46 in fiscal year 1951, a total of $1,712,801.20, will be applied as follows: 1818 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Accountspayable, June 30, 1950 .......................... $40,018.87 New work: Completion of improvements to East Branch Interception Canal and Wichita Drain- age Canal, by contract, July 1950 to August 1950 .......................... $29,000.00 Completion construction of first segment of Big Slough-Cowskin Floodway (Parcel A, Phase I), by contract, July 1950 to June 30, 1951 ......................... 396,000.00 Seeding initial segment of Big Slough-Cow- skin Floodway, by contract, March 1951 to June 1951 .......................... . 13,000.00 Relocation of various railroad companies facilities, by negotiated continuing con- tracts with owners, March 1951 to July 1951 .................................. 1,200,000.00 Continuation of engineering studies, investi- gations, design and contingencies ...... 34,782.33 Total for new work ............................. 1,672,782.33 Total for all work ............................. 1,712,801.20 No new work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ---- - -- - ---- -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated . 1, 063, 000.00 .----------- $500,000.00 $490,000.00 $2, 163, 000.00 Cost-........... 26, 087. 98 $11, 599.35 119, 742.13 80, 786. 75 $161, 785.43 490, 217. 67 Expenditures. 21, 980.93 7, 892.38 123, 259.90 81,032. 97 122, 334.00 450,198. 80 Maintenance: Appropriated.............------------------------------------------ Cost.------------- ----------------------------------------------------- - Expenditures_ _ --------------------- ------------------- ---------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ................... .608,093.89 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ...... 678,204.46 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ...... 1,286,298.35 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.................... 9,362,000.00 6. KAW, ARKANSAS RIVER, OKLA. Location.-The work covered by this project is located on the Arkansas River at Kaw, Okla. (See U. S. Geological Survey map, Kaw, Okla.-Kans., quadrangle, scale 1:62,500.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement, as revised in 1950, provides for construction of about 2.2 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 protectioni of the city ofi Kaw (population 809, 1940 census) and would have an average height of about 10 feet. The estimated Federal cost, revised in 1950, is $239,000 and the estimated non- Federal cost is $40,900. ' FLOOD- CONTROL-TULSA, OKLA., -:DISTRICT 1319 .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 8 for requirements. Assurances of local cooperation, furnished by local interests on October 22, 1949, were accepted by the District Engineer on December 5, 1949. Local interests are in the process of acquiring rights-of- way for the project. Operations and results during fiscal year. Engineering studies, investigations and design for preparation of contract plans and specifications were continued. The cost during the, fiscal year was $16,598.57, and the expendi- tures were $16,585.92, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Contract plans and specifica- tions are complete and construction could be initiated within 60 days after formal rights-of-entry have been furnished by local interests. However, current schedules of work do not anticipate initiation of construction prior to fiscal year 1952. The total cost to the end of the fiscal year was $33,444.58 and the expenditures were $32,500.10. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance on June 30, 1950, was $81,499.90, and the outstanding accounts payable totaled $944.48. After payment of outstanding accounts and minor engi- neering expense during the fiscal year 1951, it is anticipated that $80,000 will be revoked. No new work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952.. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including r: fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated-...-. ------------ $12,000. 00 -------------.......... $102, 000. 00--. ----- $114,000.00 Cost----------------------4, 593.08 $7, 406. 92 4, 846. 01 $16, 598. 57 33, 444. 58 -----.. -- Expenditures-------- . 4, 397.11 7, 602. 89 3, 914.18 16, 585. 92 32,500,.10 Maintenance: A ppropriated ............- _ ........ ---..... .'Cost_- - -- - -.....-- - - ------- ----- ....................-------------------- Expenditures ............ ..... ...... . Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950.. ..... . .. $5,555.42 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ................... 125,000.00 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 rais- ing the existing left-bank levee, connecting the discontinuous portions of the levee and constructing a leveed floodway up Black 1820 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19 50 Boy Creek with levees and diversion ditches eastward and west- ward thereof, and raising the existing right-bank levee to 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 protec- tion 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 project design flood. The estimated Federal cost for construction of levees and ap- purtenant works, revised in 1948, is $2,782,500, excluding $397,- 500 estimated cost of the previously authorized St. Louis-San Francisco bridge alteration. The estimated non-Federal cost for lands, rights-of-way and damages is $265,000. 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 au- thorized by the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944. (See H. Doc. 447, 78th Cong., 2d sess., which contains the latest published maps.) Modification of project. Authorization of Keystone Reservoir on the Arkansas River, 8 miles upstream from the levees, modified the project by deletion of the previously authorized alterations to the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway bridge. Local cooperation.-See page 8 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 the bridges or other works which might adversely affect the flood-carrying capacity of the channel at the locality will not be permitted. The cooperation requirements for the levee and appurtenant works have been fulfilled. Operations and results during the fiscal year.-The completed project, accepted by drainage district No. 12, Tulsa County, Okla., on August 7, 1945, was properly maintained and operated at no cost or expense to the Federal Government. Surplus funds in the amount of $3,617.65 were revoked prior to June 30, 1950. Condition at the end of the fiscal year.-The project as a whole is physically and financially complete. The total cost and expenditures to the end of the fiscal year 1949 were $2,780,982.35 and there were no additional cost or expenditures during fiscal year 1950. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1951. FLOOD CONTROL--TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1821 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including --- -- - -- - - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: App opriated.... $16,000. 00 $3, 617. 65 $2, 780, 982. 35 Cost--... ..----------. 66,414.19 $6,351.46 $629.30- - - -- ------------ 2, 780, 982.35 Expenditures.... 501.69 6, 387.95 765.48 $177. 24- ---- _--- 2, 780, 982.35 Maintenance: Appropriated---..------------------- C os t . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....-------------------------------------- . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . Expenditures--- . . . . . . .. . . . .. -------------.------------------------ ..-----------.--------------- 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 immediate, vicinity of Jenks, Tulsa County, Okla. (See U. S. Geological Survey map for Claremore (Okla.) quad- rangle, scale 1:125,000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the construction 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 project design flood of 3 feet along Polecat Creek and 11/2 feet along the Arkansas River. The estimated Federal cost, revised in 1946, is $371,000, and the estimated non-Federal cost 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.) Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. The co- operation requirements for the levee and appurtenant works have been fulfilled. Operations and results during the fiscal year.-The completed levee, accepted by 'drainage district No. 13, Tulsa County, Okla- homa, on April 4, 1949, was maintained and operated by the drainage district. Bank protection work, consisting of a system of tetrahedral jetties located adjacent to the levee, was completed by contract on February 23, 1950. Excess funds in the amount of $26,202.89 based upon final cost of the project, were revoked prior to June 30, 1950. The cost and expenditures for new work during the fiscal year were $20,769.62. Condition at the end of the fiscal year.-The project is physi- cally and financially complete. The total cost and expenditures to the end of the fiscal year were $344,797.11, representing final cost of the project. Proposed operations.-No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1951. 182 REPORT.OF iCHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY,,: 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including • ..... _fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated.... $249, 500.00 ------ $107,000.00 - - -$26, 202. 89 $344, 797. 11 Cost---...--------- 21, 609. 85 $95, 766. 95 190, 576.34 $11, 324. 46 20, 769. 62 344, 797.11 Expenditures.._ 22, 399. 20 85, 080. 36 199, 552.83 13, 402. 29 20, 769. 62 344, 797.11 Maintenance: Appropriated ----.... . . . . . . . .. ... Cost ..-------------...----------.. ...---------------------- ------ --------------- - - Expenditures.... . . . . . . . . . . .. ..------------------------------------.-------------- 9. CARTHAGE, MO. Location.-The work covered by this project is located on Spring River, a tributary of the Grand (Neosho) River in the Arkansas River Basin, in the immediate vicinity of Carthage, Jasper County, Mo. (See U. S. Geological Survey map for Car- thage (Mo.) quadrangle, scale 1:125,000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for con- struction of about one mile of levee along the south bank of Spring River commencing at mile 68.6 above its mouth and extending downstream to mile 68. The project provides for the protection of major industrial and commercial properties as well as trans- portation facilities in Carthage, with a grade elevation allowing a freeboard above the design flood of 4 feet. The estimated Federal cost, revised in 1950, is $223,000, and the estimated non-Federal cost is $26,000. The existing project was authorized by the 1948 Flood Control Act approved June 30, 1948. (See H. Doc. 445, 80th Cong., 2d sess., which contains the latest published maps.) Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. In addition, local interests are required to furnish acceptable assurances that the flood-carrying capacity of the existing stream channels will not be decreased. To date these requirements have not been met; however, local interests have expressed a desire for flood protection and have asserted willingness to participate in the project. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Engineering studies and investigations were initiated. The cost during the fiscal year was $2,817.97 and the expendi- tures were $3,547.08, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Engineering studies and in- vestigations preliminary to the preparation of contract plans and specifications were about 19 percent complete. The total cost to the end of the fiscal year was $2,817.97 and expenditures were $3,547.08. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on June 30, 1950, $10,752.92, plus $729.11 accounts receivable, a total of $11,482.13, will be utilized to complete definite project studies. Re- port is scheduled for submission on about July 1, 1951. FLOOD CONTROL-TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1323 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ---------- - ------ -- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated---.------------- --------------------------- $14, 300.00 $14, 300.00 Cost ------------------ ---------------------------------------- 2, 817.97 2, 817. 97 Expenditures ....------------------------------------------------ 3, 547.08 3, 547.08 Maintenance: Appropriated ...-------------------------- - ------------------------------------ Cost.... .. ----- -------------- ..---------- -------- .------------ - - ----- Expenditures...----------------------------- ------------------------------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................... $11,482.03 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ..................... 208,700.00 10. BRADENS BEND, OKLA. Location.-The work covered by this project is located on the right bank of the Arkansas River about 1 mile northeast of Braden, Le Flore County, Oklahoma, and about 9 miles southwest of Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Ark. (See U. S. Geological Sur- vey map for Fort Smith (Ark.-Okla.) quadrangle, scale 1:125,- 000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for con- struction of about 11,200 feet of revetment on the right bank of the Arkansas River downstream from a point opposite river mile 370.4. The project is designed to prevent the Arkansas River from cutting a new channel into the Poteau River opposite that locality, and to protect adjacent agricultural lands. The estimated Federal cost, revised in 1949, is $1,421,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 30, 1948. Local cooperation.-Section2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Engineering studies and investigations were initiated by hired labor. The cost during the fiscal :year was $948.26 for new work, and the expenditures were $944.36. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work on all design features of the project is continuing. Preliminary plans including compara- tive alternates are essentially complete. The total cost to the end of the fiscal year 1950 was $948.26 and the expenditures were $944.36, all for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on June 30, 1949, $34,055.64 will be utilized as follows: $3.90 for accounts payable and $34,051.74 for completion of detailed plans and speci- fications. No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. 1824 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 20 Total t, June including 1950, - - ---- ------ ------ - - fiscal years 194 6 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated....-------......................--------------------------.....-------------- $35,000.00 $35,000.00 Cost--...--........--.......---------------------------------------......--------------.. 948. 26 948. 26 Expenditures .. .......-----------. . ...-----------. ..-------------- ....-------------- 944.36 944.36 Maintenance: Appropriated -------------------------------- ----------------------------..----- Cost... Expenditures..------------------------------ -------------------------------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................... .$34,051.74 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................. 1,386,000.00 11. OPTIMA RESERVOIR, NORTH CANADIAN RIVER, OKLA. Location.-The Optima dam site is located on the North Cana- dian River about 623 miles above its confluence with the South Canadian River and about 41/ 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 irrigationi in the North Canadian River Basin, Arkan- sas 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 sedimenta- tion reserve. The permanent pool would also be used for recrea- tional and wildlife preservation 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 1950, are $16,545,000 for con- struction, and $2,955,000 for lands and damages, a total of $19,500,000. 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 approxi- mately 15 miles downstream from the one previously considered in the project document. Local cooperation.-Section2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Engineering studies and investigations were continued. The cost during the fiscal year was $34,622.95 and expenditures were $28,546.71, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Engineering studies and in- vestigations preliminary to preparation of contract plans and specifications were about 47 percent completed at the end of the fiscal year. FLOOD CONTROL-TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1825 The total cost to the end of the fiscal year was $102,855.41 and expenditures were $96,305.27, all for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $78,694.73 and an anticipated allotment of $45,000 during fiscal year 1951, a total of $123,694.73 will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950 ............................ $6,550.14 Complete preliminary engineering investigations including sub- surface investigations and initiate preparation of detailed plans ... ................................................ 117,144.59 Total for all work ................................. 123,694.73 The. additional sum of $50,000 can be profitably expended for continuation of engineering studies and planning during fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including S- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated ..... ...--.. . ... . ........ .$50, 000. 00 $100,000. 00 $175,000. 00 Cost....------------ $8, 583.46 $958.43 $215. 89 43, 459.47 34, 622.95 102, 855.41 Expenditures ...- - 8, 839.29 944.44 215.89 42, 985. 27 28, 546. 71 96, 305.27 Maintenance: A rpropriated .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Expenditures- . . . -.. . .. ... ....- . . . . . . .. . .... ... . .. . . . . . . . . . Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ................. ... $72,034.59 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ...... 45,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 .... 117,034.59 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ................... 19,280,000.00 12. FORT SUPPLY RESERVOIR, NORTH CANADIAN RIVER, OKLA. Location.-Fort Supply Reservoir is located on Wolf Creek, a tributary of the North Canadian River, about 12 miles northwest of Woodward, Woodward County, Okla. (See sectional aeronauti- cal 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 Arkansas River watershed in Oklahoma, by the construction of an earth-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 96,600 acre-feet for flood control and 10,900 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 vertical-lift gates, and a stilling basin, are located in the left abutment. A concrete chute-type spillway, ap- proximately 800 feet long and 540 feet wide, controlled by a con- crete weir at the upstream end and terminating in a stilling basin, provides for the passage of flood flows around the left end of the 939127--51--vol. 1--+--84 1326 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 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 co-ordinated reservoir system for flood ,control in the Arkansas River Basin. The estimated costs, revised in 1946, are $7,318,500 for con- struction and $217,000 for lands and damages, a total of $7,535, 500. The estimated cost of annual maintenance, made in 1950, is $79,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936. (See H. Doc. 308, 74th Cong., 1st sess.) Local cooperation.-Section2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The project struc- tures were operated and maintained in a serviceable condition throughout the year. Elevated wooden storage tank was replaced by a steel tank for storage of water by contract. Construction of recreational development facilities, by hired labor, was continued and 21/2 miles of access roads were completed. The cost during the fiscal year was $30,322.20 for new work and $85,437.16 for maintenance. The expenditures were $30,- 529.11 for new work and $84,238.73 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 construction of an administration and maintenance building. The total cost of new work to the end of the fiscal year was $7,449,322.20, of which $7,362,284.49 was from regular funds and $87,037.71 was from Emergency Relief funds; the total cost of maintenance was $338,558.40, all from regular funds. The total expenditures for new work to the end of the fiscal year were 7,449,529.11, of which $7,362,491.40 was from regular funds and $87,037.71 was from Emergency Relief funds; the total expenditures for maintenance were $336,139.46, all from regular funds and a revocation of $55,500 for new work. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance on June 30, 1950, $90,231.43, plus $1,843.51 accounts receivable and an an- ticipated allotment of $64,000 for maintenance during fiscal year 1951, a total of $100,574.94, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950 ............................ $4,085.54 New work: Construction of administration and maintenance building, by contract, December 1950 to June 1951 ............................... $16,000.00 Engineering studies, preparation of maintenance of operation manual, and contingencies ............ 5,677.80 Total for new work ................................ 16,000.00 Maintenance: Operation of ,completed project. .... . ........ $15,300.00 Ordinary maintenance and repairs ...... ..... 28,268.00 Installation of cathodic protection system for water storage tank, by contract, July 1950 to September 1950 ......................... 546.40 Reservoir management ....................... 15,700.00 FLOOD CONTROL-TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1327 Stream gaging, reservoir operation studies, and other special engineering studies and investi- . .. gations ............................ ....... 6,000.00 Total for maintenance ........................... 65,811.60 Total for all work ................... ..... .100,574.94 The additional sum of $77,000 can be profitably expended for the following schedule of work during fiscal year 1952: Maintenance: Operation of completed project ......................... $16,700 Ordinary maintenance and repairs .... .................... 35,500 Reservoir management ................................... 20,700 Stream gaging, reservoir operation studies and other special engineering studies and investigations .................. 4,100 Total for maintenance...............................77,O Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated.... $30,000. 00 _$116, 500 00 S$7, 535, 500. 00 Cost_..._-.._. 10, 156. 65 $16, 547. 64 $21,475. 71 $6, 924. 13 30, 322. 20 S 7,449,322. 20 Expenditures_ 7, 799. 71 18, 694. 88 .23, 404.11 3, 878.41 30, 529. 11 7, 449, 529.11 Maintenance: _ __ Appropriated.... 30, 000.00 35, 000.00 55, 000.00- 60,400. 00 80, 000.00 S -340, 400. 00 Cost_.... .... - 25, 533.46 34,585. 94 52, 633. 83 60, 368. 01 85,427. 16 S 338, 558.40 Expenditures.... 24, 611.61 34, 291.52.. 52, 056. 49 61, 542. 82 84, 238.73 336,139.46 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ..................... $86,177.80 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951........ 55,500.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951........... 30,677.80 13. CANTON RESERVOIR, ARKANSAS RIVER BASIN, OKLA. Location.-Canton Reservoir 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 Arkansas 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 and 38,000 acre- feet is allocated for future municipal water supply. The. outlet works will consist of three 7- by 12-foot gated sluices through the spillway weir. A concrete spillway, controlled 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 1950, are $9,632,000 for con- 1828 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 struction and $930,000 for lands and damages, a total of $10,562,000. The estimated cost of annual maintenance, made in 1950, is $145,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June. 28, 1938. (See H. Doc. 569, 75th Cong., 3d sess.) Local cooperation.-Section2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-All project struc- tures were operated and maintained in a serviceable, condition with the exception of the embankment. After the reservoir was placed in operation, April 1948, seepage raised ground water levels in the immediate vicinity of the dam and in the agricultural areas below the dam. In order to correct this undesirable condi- tion and to allow seepage water to find its way to the surface, construction of relief wells and toe drainage system, by contract, was initiated and continued to 63 percent completion. Construc- tion of public use facilities were initiated and were approximately 20 percent completed. The cost of new work was $178,786.73 and the cost of mainte- nance was $105,420. Expenditures during the fiscal year were $141,702 for new work and $98,344.65 for maintenance. 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 construction of maintenance building, repair shops, operators' quarters, recreational develop- ment facilities and completion of existing contract for construc- tion of relief wells and toe drainage system. The total cost of new work to the end of the fiscal year was $10,155,126.02 and the total cost of maintenance was $182,720. The expenditures were $10,097,641.03 for new work and $173, 551.76 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on June 30, 1950, of $99,582.21, plus an anticipated allotment during fiscal year 1951 of $94,582.21 for maintenance, a total of $286,582.21, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950 ............................ $57,484.99 New work: Complete construction of relief wells toe drain- age system and related miscellaneous con- struction by contract July 1950 to October 1950 ..................................... 113,848.98 Complete installation of additional piezometer tubes, radio communication facilities, and construct corrugated metal pipe drains, by hired labor, July 1950 to June 1951 ...... 12,000.00 Total for new work .............................. 125,848.98 Maintenance: Operation of completed structures ............ $16,400.00 Ordinary maintenance and repairs .......... .33,580.00 Reservoir management ...................... 26,100.00 Stream gaging, reservoir operation studies and other special engineering studies and in- vestigations ............................. 18,000.00 Total for maintenance ........................... .. 94,080.00 Total for all work ................................ 286,582.21 FLOOD CONTROL--TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1329 An additional sum of $110,000 can be profitably expended for the following schedule of maintenance work during the fiscal year 1952: Maintenance: Operation of completed project ........................... $22,000 Ordinary maintenance and repairs ......................... 49,500 Reservoir management ................................... 38,500 Total ................................................ 110,000 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 rune 30. 1950, including - - -- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated...- 4, 500, 000. 00 .... .$2, 200,000.00 $700,000.00 $165, 000.00 $10,186, 975. 00 Cost--........ . 448, 526.38 4, 236, 287.08 2, 431, 762. 01 273, 010. 85 178, 786. 73 10,155,126. 02 Expenditures_ .. 396, 841.19 3, 994, 766. 55 2, 815,117. 01 164, 937. 53 141, 702.00 10, 097, 641.03 Mai itenance: A p p rop riated .-.. . . . . -.... .. .77,300.00 106, 500.00 183, 800.00 Cost-.....................................-- 77,300.00 105,420.00 182,720.00 Expenditures_-..--.....----.-----.. ----- 75, 207.11 98, 344.65 173, 55' 76 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ...................... $45,783.08 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ........ 94,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951.......... 45,216.92 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ......................... 281,025.00 14. 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. Geo- logical Survey map, Chickasha, Okla., quadrangle, scale 1:125,- 000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides flood protection at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, against floods on the North Canadian River and consists of an enlarged and straight- ened channel through the city, designed to carry 45,000 cubic feet per second. The improvement will be about 13.4 miles in length, beginning about 1 mile upstream from South May Avenue (river mile 273.7) and extending to the vicinity of Spencer, Okla. (river mile 257.5). The major part of the improvement will be about 13 feet deep and will have a bottom width of 425 feet. The side slopes will be lined with stone. Natural drainage ways will be modified to drain into the canal by the construction of 15 lateral drainage ditches. Excavated material will be placed in flanking spoil banks or utilized as fill in old channel and low areas. The estimated Federal cost, revised in 1949, is $10,460,000 and the non-Federal cost is $6,520,000. The project, as authorized by the Flood Control Act of July 24, 1946 (see H. Doc. 572, 79th Cong., Zd sess.), was subsequently modified by the Flood Control Act, approved May 17, 1950, to '1830 REPORT :OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS,: U. S: ARMY;' 1950 provide for construction in accordance with the canal plan de- scribed above. Local cooperation.-See page 8 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. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Engineering studies and investigations were continued. The cost during the fiscal year was $92, 616.48, and the expendi- tures were $86,859.25, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Detailed construction plans and specifications are approximately 5 percent complete. The total cost to the end of the fiscal year was $218,533.74 and the expenditures were $212,571.15, all for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $387,428.85 plus $12.38 accounts receivable, a total of $387,441.23 available for work during the fiscal year 1951 will be applied as follows: Accounts payable $8,774.97; continuation of detailed design and specifications, by hired labor. 'No new work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -..-. .. .fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 to 1946 prior New work: Appropriated _- .__$100,000. 00 $500, 000.00 . $600,000.00 Cost_... ... . 84, 849. 17 41,068.09 $92,616.48 218, 533. 74 Expenditures ... _ __ - - 81, 281.20 44, 430.70 86, 859.25 212, 571.15 Maintenance: Appropriated.........-------------------------- Cost.. . . . . . . . . . ------------- .. . . ------------ . . . . . . . . . ..------- Expenditures----...-----------..................... Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ....... ............. .$378,241.26 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................. 9,860,000.00 15. 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 103.3 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 FLOOD iCONTROL-TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1831 and 338 feet wide, containing 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 conduits through 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 con- struction and $472,000 for lands and damages, a total of $4,842,000. The estimated cost of annual maintenance, made in 1950, is $81,000. 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.-Section2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The project struc- tures were operated and maintained in a serviceable condition throughout the year. Elevated wooden storage tank was replaced by a steel tank for storage of water, by contract. Construction of recreational development facilities, by hired labor, was continued and construction of a water well, eight picnic units, and shore-line stabilization, first segment, was completed. Construction of 21/2 miles of access roads and improvements to 1 mile of existing access road, by hired labor, was completed. Construction of public- comfort station was completed October 21, 1949. Construction of prefabricated metal type building, adapted for use as an ad- ministration and maintenance building, was started April 12, 1950, and is continuing. Operation of the project during the flood of September 1949 resulted in prevention of damages esti- mated at $465,000 in the Salt Fork River Valley. The cost during the fiscal year was $75,321.85 for new work and $98,735.82 for maintenance. The expenditures were $76,- 485.32 for new work and $95,230.87 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 completion of the administration and maintenance building, now under way, and completion of certai additional recreational development facilities which have not been started. Preparation of detailed plans is continuing. Cost of all new work to June 30, 1950 was $4,576,343.59, of which $4,651,600 was from regular funds and $24,743.59 was from Emergency Relief funds; the total cost of maintenance was $375,0692.95, all from regular funds. The 'total expenditures were $4,946,208, of which $4,921,464.41 were from regular funds. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance at the end of the fiscal year $25,092.60 plus $5,611.61 accounts receivable and an. anticipated allotment of $72,000 for maintenance during fiscal year 1951, a total of $102,703.61, will be applied during the en- suing fiscal year as follows: 1332. 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ARMY, 1950 Accounts payable, June 30, 1950 ............................ $11,470.15 New work: Complete construction of administration and maintenance building and complete fencing maintenance area, by contract, July 1950 to September 1950 .......................... 10,155.35 Complete grading and graveling maintenance building area, installation of radio communi- cation system and space heaters, and other minor accessories to building area, by hired labor, July 1950 to June 1951 ............ 5,856.06 Continuation of detailed construction plans and specifications ............................. 3,645.00 Total for new work ............................... 19,656.41 Maintenance: Operation of completed project .............. $12,000.00 Ordinary maintenance and repairs ............ .25,177.00 Reservoir management ...................... 18,400.00 Stream gaging, reservoir operation studies and other special engineering studies and investi- gations ................................. 16,000.00 Total for maintenance ............................. $71,577.05 Total for all work ................................. 102,703.61 The additional sum of $75,000 can be profitably expended for the following schedule of maintenance work during fiscal year 1952: Maintenance: Operation of completed project ........................... $13,500 Ordinary maintenance and repairs ......................... 28,000 Reservoir management ................................... 20,800 Stream gaging, reservoir operation studies and other special engineering studies and investigations .................. 12,700 Total for maintenance .................................... 75,000 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 19:0, inc uding - iSal ya s 1916 1917 1948 1949 1950 p >rto 1946 New work: Appropriated_.. ---------------------------------- $125,000.00 $31,000.00 $4,641,000.00 Cost- ---------. $160, 149.89 $11,913.76 -$2, 799.58 19,179.94 75,321.85 4, 576,343.59 Expenditures _.. 154, 963.38 15, 974. 70 -1,041.54 14, 811.56 76, 485. 32 4, 573,137.40 Maintenance: Appropriated .. 30, 000. 00 35, 000.00 58, 000.00 60, 400.00 86, 400. 00 375, 300.00 Cost--.... ___ 29, 456. 51 35, 543.49 53, 470.47 53, 992.94 98, 735.82 375, 692.95 Expenditures_.. 27,109.38 37, 689. 57 51, 314.99 56, 452.97 95, 230.87 3 3, 070.60 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................... $5,611.61 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ....................... .201,000.00 FLOOD CONTROL-TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1333 16. KEYSTONE RESERVOIR, ARKANSAS RIVER, OKLAHOMA Location.-The work covered by this project is located on the main stem of the Arkansas River 538.9 miles above its mouth, and about 2 miles downstream from the mouth of the Cimarron River near Keystone, Okla., and about 15 miles west of Tulsa, Okla. (See U. S. Geological Survey map for Hominy, Okla., quad- rangle, scale 1:125,000, Skedee, and Yale Okla., quadrangles, scale 1:62,500.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for con- struction of a multiple-purpose reservoir which will be operated as a unit of the coordinated system for flood control in the Arkansas River Basin, and as a part of the multiple-purpose plan for navigation, hydroelectric power, flood control, and other pur- poses, Arkansas River and tributaries, Arkansas and Oklahoma. Under the plan, the reservoir will have a total storage capacity of 1,770,000 acre-feet, of which 1,250,000 acre-feet will be allo- cated to flood control, 100,000 acre-feet to power, and 420,000 acre- feet will be set aside for conservation and sedimentation reserve. The dam will consist of an earth-fill structure with a gate- controlled concrete spillway located in the river channel and rising 99 feet above the stream bed. The structure will be 4,570 feet long, with the power intake and powerhouse located adjacent to the spillway for power generating purposes. Power installation will be two 12,500 kw units, a total of 25,000 kw. The estimated costs, revised in 1950, are $43,550,000 for con- struction and $46,100,000 for lands and damages, a total of $89,- 650,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950. In accordance with the recommendations of the Chief of Engineers in Senate Document No. 107, Eighty- first Congress, First Session, the general comprehensive plan for flood control and other purposes for the Arkansas River Basin was modified by the substitution of the Keystone Reservoir on the Arkansas River for the Mannford Reservoir on the Cimarron River, and by the deletion of the Blackburn and Taft Reservoirs on the Arkansas River. Local cooperation.-Section2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during the fiscal year.-There were no costs or expenditures during the fiscal year. Condition at end of the fiscal year.-All previous costs and ex- penditures have been in connection with the previously authorized Mannford Reservoir, replaced by the Keystone Reservoir. The results of these completed studies are being utilized in detailed planning for the Keystone project. The total cost and expenditures to the end of the fiscal year were $212,595.06. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on June 30, 1950, $1,404.94 will be used for continuation of engineering studies. The additional sum of $2,000,000 can be profitably expended for the following schedule of new work during the fiscal year 1952. 1834 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Construction of access road, by continuing contract, December 1951 to June 1952 ........................................ $125,000 Initiation of land program, by hired labor, to acquire rights-of-way for the dam site and for relocations in the vicinity of the dam site, July 1951"to June 1952 .............................. 400,000 Relocation of M-K-T Railroad, by continuing contract, April 1952 to June 1952 ............................................. 1,475,000 Total for new work .................................. 2,000,000 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- - - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated --- $60,000. 00 -- $15, 000.00 $214, 000. 00 Cost_ - _ 37, 503. 49 $-- $18, 625. 19 15, 309. 43 -------------------------- 212, 595.06 Expenditures.... 39, 214. 19 18,518.53 15, 339.05 -------------------------- . 212, 595.06 Maintenance: .----------- Appropriated--- ---------------------------------------------------- Cost.. Expenditures.... .. .... Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ................... . $1,404.94 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................. 89,286,000.00 17. POLECAT CREEK, OKLA. (HEYBURN RESERVOIR AND CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS) 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., quad- rangles, 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 structure 2,920 feet long and rising 67 feet above the valley floor with the reservoir providing a storage capacity of 49,500 acre-feet for flood control and 10,200 acre-feet for siltation, recreation and preservation of wildlife. Outlet works will consist of an uncontrolled circular drop inlet conduit. An uncontrolled saddle spillway, located about 1,000 feet west of the right abut- ment, will provide for the passage of flood flows into the river below. 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 deepened. A new bridge wil 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 improvements will provide a high degree of protection to 12,540 acres of urban and rural land in the Polecat and Rock Creek Valleys. FLOOD CONTROL-TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1885 The estimated Federal cost, revised in 1950, is $1,705,000 for construction and $735,000 for lands and damages in the Heyburn Reservoir area, a total of $2,440,000. The estimated non-Federal cost is $113,000. The estimated cost of annual maintenance, made in 1950, is $63,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946. Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act, ap- proved June 28, 1938, applies to the Heyburn Reservoir. See page - for requirements of local cooperation of the channel improve- ments. Requirements of local cooperation have been met for chan- nel clearing of Rock and Polecat Creeks. However, actual performance of cooperation requirements is pending for the en- largement of the existing bridge on United States Highway No. 75 and for related channel rectification works on Rock Creek in vicinity of United States Highway No. 75 crossing. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Construction by contract, of embankment, spillway, outlet works and appurte- nance was started in February 1948 and continued through this fiscal year to approximately 94 percent completion; closure of the diversion canal having been completed in April 1950. Clear- ing and snagging Polecat Creek, by contract, was started in June 1950. The cost during the fiscal year was $724,074.87 for new work and the expenditures were $768,024.08. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction of the project is essentially complete. The work remaining consists of construc- tion of administration and maintenance building, operators' quarters,' overlook building and widening Rock Creek channel. Construction of public use facilities are not complete. All land authorized to be acquired for the Heyburn Reservoir, 7,315 acres, has been acquired. However, final settlements await results of condemnation proceedings. The total cost to the end of the fiscal year was $2,003,849.88, and the expenditures were $1,884,451.41, all for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on June 30, 1949, $426,548.59, and an anticipated initial maintenance allot- ment of $30,000, a total of $456,548.59, will be applied during fiscal year 1951 as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950 .......................... $121,398.47 New work: Completion of construction of dam and ap- purtenances, by continuing contract, July 1950 to October 1950 .................... $75,477.41 Completion of channel improvements on Pole- cat Creek by continuing contract, July 1950 to April 1951 ..................... 78,396.68 Complete relocation of pipelines and pumping station, by conritract, July 1950 to Novem- ber 1950... ........................... 75,818.00 Completion.. of. turfing operations for em- bankment, by :.contract, July 1950 to Au- gust 1950 ........................... 1,800.00 Clearing Rock Creek channel and widening Rock Creek at United States Highway cross- 1336 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 ing, by contract February 1951 to March 1951 ..................................... 45,000.00 Completion of relief wells for foundation drainage, by hired labor July 1950 to June 1951 .................................. 20,171.25 Continuation with minor construction for reservoir development, stop log boom, and fish shelters, by hired labor, July 1950 to June 1951 .............................. 1,714.57 Continuation of engineering studies, investi- gations, and design by hired labor, and contingencies, July 1950 to June 1951 .... 6,772.21 Total for new work ............................ 305,150.12 Maintenance: Operation of completed structures ........... .4,100.00 Ordinary maintenance and repairs ........ 10,000.00 Reservoir management .................... 13,900.00 Stream gaging, reservoir operation studies and other special engineering studies and investigations .......................... 2,000.00 Total for maintenance ............................ 30,000.00 Total for all work .............................. 456,548.59 The additional sum of $40,000 can be profitably expended for maintenance and operation of the project during the fiscal year 1952 as follows: Maintenance: Operation of completed structures ........................... $11,500 Ordinary maintenance ..................................... 15,600 Reservoir management .................................... 10,500 Stream gaging, reservoir operation studies and other special engineering studies and investigations .................... 2,400 Total for maintenance ................................ 40,000 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 Tune 30, 1950, lucluding "- - 6 -1 -947 -" 'fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated.---_--- -------------- $1,000,000.00 $750,000.00 $900,000.00 $2,650,000.00 Cost -------- ------------------------ 267, 588. 84 1,012,166.17 724, 074. 87 2, 003, 849.88 Expenditures---.. --_------------------217,920.28 898, 507.05 768, 024.08 1, 884, 451.41 Maintenance: Appropriated.. ------------------------ ------------------------------------ Cost.... . -----..------------------------------------.. -------------- ..---------- Expenditures-.. . . . ..--------------------------------------------------------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .... $172,685.46 18. 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.) quad- rangle, scale 1:125,000.) FLOOD CONTROL-TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1337 Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for flood control and pollution abatement in the Verdigris River Basin, Arkansas 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 providing for the storage of 236,000 acre-feet for flood control and 27,000 acre-feet for water supply, pollution abate- ment, siltation, recreation, and preservation of wildlife. A con- crete 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 consist 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 cost, revised in 1950, is $8,601,000 for construc- tion and $2,121,500 for lands and damages, a total of $10,722,500. The estimated cost of annual maintenance, made in 1950, is $123,500. 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, ap- proved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Construction of the dam, spillway, outlet works and appurtenances was completed, by contract, on August 2, 1949, and dedication ceremonies were held September 5, 1949. Construction of embankment drainage facili- ties were completed and repairs were made to low flow conduit and water line. Construction was started on certain public-use facilities and access roads. Miscellaneous ordinary repairs were made and the completed structures were operated and maintained in a serviceable condition throughout the year. The cost during the fiscal year was $333,644.61 for new work and $92,668.39 for maintenance. Expenditures during the fiscal year totaled $856,924.38 for new work and maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project, as a whole, is essentially complete. Initial storage operations wede begun April 20, 1949. Acquisition of all lands and rights-of-way are complete. Contracts covering construction of overlook building and quarters for operative personnel were awarded near the close of the fiscal year 1950 and contractors were mobilizing equipment and ma- terials. The additional work remaining to complete the project consists of construction of maintenance: building, repair shops, and recreational development. The total cost to the end of the fiscal year was $10,323,760.86 for new work and $92,668.39 for maintenance. The total expendi- tures were $10,415,388.29 for maintenance and new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on June 30, 1950, $147,311.71 plus $16,887.15 accounts receivable, and an allotment of $83,000 for maintenance during fiscal year 1951, a total of $247,198.86, will be applied as follows: 1838 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Accounts payable, June 30, 1950 ............................ $21,128.11 New work: Complete construction of overlook shelter, by contract, July 1950 to November 1950 ...... $18,081.51 Complete construction of operators' quarters, by contract, July 1950 to November 1950 .. 32,960.26 Construction of maintenance building, and re- pair shops, by contract, September 1950 to February 1951 ........................... 61,876.00 Continue with the construction of reservoir management and public use facilities, by hired labor, July 1950 to June 1951 ......... .6,740.00 Construction of public toilet, including septic tank and water lines, by contract, January 1951 to June 1951 ........................ 9,800.00 Engineering studies, investigations, design and contingencies ............................ 11,281.37 . Total for new work .............................. 140,739.14 Maintenance: Operation of completed structures. ......... $15,600.00 Ordinary maintenance ...................... 30,831.61 Reservoir management ..................... 24,900.00 Stream gaging, reservoir operation studies, and other special engineering studies and in- vestigations ............................ 14,000.00 Total for maintenance ............................. 85,331.61 Total for all work ............................... 247,198.8.6 The additional sum of $100,000 can be profitably expended for the following schedule of work during the fiscal year 1952:= Maintenance: Operation of completed project ........................... $20,500 :Ordinary maintenance ...................................... .... 40,000 Reservoir management ................................... 27,900 Stream gaging, reservoir operation studies and other special engineering studies and investigations .................... 11,600 Total for maintenance ............................. .100,000 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, -- _.. ... including __'___ ....-_ -. - .fiscal years . 1946.. 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated ..- - 2, 800, 000.00 $ 100, 000.00 $3, 000.000.00 $4, 400,000.00 $250,000.00 $10, 722, 500.00 Cost -.... 109, 532. 97 2, 799, 303.47 3, 838, 912. 52 3, 009, 996. 10 333, 644. 61 10, 323, 760. 86 Expenditures ..- 84, 966. 56 2, 523, 911.98 3, 384, 619. 77 3, 424, 479. 54 772, 905. 60 10, 331, 369. 51 Maintenance: A ipproprifated -------- -- ------- --------------------- 95,000.00 95,000.00 Cost.. --- ---- --- -------------------------- 92, 668.39 92, 668.39 Expenditures----- ------- --- --------------------------------- 84,018.78 84,018.78 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ...... $37,135.31 19. 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 south and east of Toronto, Woodson County, Kans. (See U. S. Geological Survey maps for Fredonia, Kans., quadrangle, scale 1:125,000.) FLOOD CONTROL-TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1339 Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for flood control and water conservation in the Verdigris River Basin by construction 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 wild- life. 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 1950, are $10,040,000 for con- struction and $4,960,000 for lands and damages, a total of $15,- 000,000. The 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, ap- proved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Preparation of con- struction plans and specifications and other engineering studies for flood control features were continued by hired labor. The cost during the fiscal year was $19,520.12 and the expen- ditures were $12,877.31, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction plans and speci- fications for the project as a whole were about 15 percent com- pleted. However, contract plans and specifications for the embank- ment and spillway were about 55 percent completed. The total cost to the end of the fiscal year was $130,170.64 and the expenditures were $123,823.23, all for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on June 30, 1950, $96,176.77 and an anticipated allotment of $40,000 during fiscal year 1951, a total of $136,176.77 new work funds, will be utilized as follows: $6,347.41 for accounts payable and $129,829.- 36 for continuation of engineering work on contract plans and specifications during fiscal year 1951. The additional sum of $750,000 can be profitably expended for the following schedule of new work during the fiscal year 1952: Initiate construction of earth embankment and excavation for spill- way, by continuing contract, February 1952 to June 1952 ...... $390,000 Construct administration and maintenance building, by continuing contract, September 1951 to June 1952 ...................... 100,000 Acquisition of land for the dam site, by hired labor, July 1951 to June 1952 ................................................. 210,000 Continuation with engineering and design studies and preparation of plans and specifications, by hired labor July 1951 to June 1952 ......... ........................................... 40,000 Total for all work .......................................... 750,000 1340 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -196 147fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated-....-------------------------------------- - -- $50, 000. 00 $220,000.00 Cost...----------- $18,053. 63 $4, 827. 66 $4,091. 10 $18,160. 77 19, 520.12 130,170.64 Expenditures...- 15, 334. 75 6,103. 86 4, 633. 27 19, 057. 63 12, 877.31 123, 823.23 Maintenance: Appropriated... Cost....---------- ------ --- -- ------- - ------- Expenditures... ......... .-........... ... ... .. .... ......... .. ..... Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................... $89,829.36 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ...... 40,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ...... 129,829.36 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................. 14,740,000.00 20. OOLOGAH RESERVOIR, ARKANSAS RIVER BASIN, OKLA. Location.-Oologah Reservoir is located on the Verdigris River 90 miles above its confluence with the Arkansas River and about 10 miles northwest of Claremore, Rogers County, Okla. (See U. S. Geological Survey maps for Claremore and Nowata (Okla.) quad- rangles scale 1:125,000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for flood control in the lower portion of the Verdigris River Valley and in the Arkansas River watershed in Oklahoma, by construction of an earth-fill dam 3,150 feet long and rising about 85 feet above the valley floor, with the reservoir providing for the storage of 950,000 acre-feet for flood control, and 25,000 acre-feet for con- servation. A gated concrete spillway located across and adjacent to the existing stream channel would provide for passage of flood flows into the valley below the dam. The estimated costs, revised in 1950, are $16,050,000 for con- struction, and $15,310,000 for lands and damages, a total of $31,360,000. The project as authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, was subsequently modified by the River and Harbor Act, approved July 24, 1946, to provide for a storage of 950,000 acre-feet for flood control, 427,000 acre-feet for power draw-down and 133,000 acre-feet for dead storage. The project would be constructed initially for flood control. with power facilities added at such time that the oil field in the upper portion of the reservoir area is depleted. The powerhouse to be constructed for the ultimate development would be located in the right flood-plain area near the existing stream channel. The entire project will be operated as a unit in the comprehensive plan for development of the Arkansas River Basin for flood con- trol and generation of hydroelectric power. Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act, ap- proved June 28, 1938, applies. FLOOD CONTROL--TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1841 Operations and results during the fiscal year.-Acquisition of all lands in the dam site area comprising 871 acres were acquired. Construction of access road to the dam site, by contract was awarded in June 1950. Preparation of detailed plans and specifi- cations were initiated and continued. The cost during the fiscal year was $177,622.98 for new work and the expenditures were $152,965.11. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Existing contract for construc- tion of access road to the dam site will be initiated on July 13, 1950. Work on all design features of the project is continuing and for the project as a whole, they were approximately 14 percent complete. Preparation of detailed plans is continuing. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance on June 30, 1950 of $197,034.89, plus accounts receivable of $73.88, a total of $197,108.77, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950 ............................ $24,731.75 New work: Construction of access road to the dam site by contract, July 1950 to October 1950 .. $60,800.00 Seeding slopes of access road, by contract, April 1951 to May 1951 ........................ 300.00 Engineering studies, investigations, design and contingencies ............................ 111,277.02 Total for new work .............................. 172,377.02 Total for all new work .......................... $197,108.77 No new work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950 including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated -.. .............. .$350,000.00 $471,000.00 Cost-....----------- $3,250.00 $296.44 -177, 622. 98 298, 622.98 Expenditures -.- 4, 804.99 254. 22 ------------------------- 152, 965.11 273, 965.11 Maintenance: -. Appropriated ---............-- . . . . . C o s t . . . . . . . .. . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . -. - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . E xpend itures -.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................. $114,916.02 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................. 30,889,000.00 21. 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 (Okla.) and Sedan (Kans.) 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, 939127--451---Vol. 1---8 1842 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 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 preservation of wildlife. A concrete channel spillway, con- trolled 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 1950, are $8,435,100 for con- struction and $3,791,000 for lands and damages, a total of $12,- 226,100. The estimated cost of annual maintenance, made in 1950. is $124,000. 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. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Construction of the embankment, spillway and appurtenances was continued, by con- tinuing contract. Acquisition of lands and rights-of-way, by hired labor, was continued. Reservoir clearing operations, by contract, were started September 12, 1949 and completed June 23, 1950. Work was started on relocation of Oklahoma State Highway No. 99, by contract, on April 7, 1950. Grouting of spillway foundation was initiated, by hired labor, in September 1949 and the work was continued to 83 percent completion. Engineering and design of detailed features were continued and preparation of a master plan for recreational development was continued, all by hired labor. The cost during the fiscal year 1950 was $4,571,617.35 for new work and the expenditures were $4,804,251.62. Conditionat end of fiscal year. Embankment closure operations were completed June 20, 1950, and work is continuing on con- struction of the spillway by continuing contract. The dam and appurtenant structures are 86 percent complete, whereas the over-all project is only 78 percent complete. All land authorized to be acquired for the Hulah Reservoir, 21,- 538 acres, has been acquired. However, final settlements await results of condemnation proceedings. The largest single item of work remaining to be started con- sists of relocating county roads in Osage County, Okla. Other features remaining to complete the project, in addition to the work presently underway, consists of reservoir development and con- struction of public use facilities, project buildings, operator's quarters, and reloctaion of certain utilities and pipe lines. The total cost to the end of the fiscal year was $9,601,058.56 and the expenditures were $8,938,653.08, all for new work. Proposed operations. The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $1,637,486.21 plus accounts receivable, $450.92 and anticipated allotments of $490,700 and $55,000 for new work and mainte- nance, respectively during fiscal year 1951, a total of $2,183,637.13 FLOOD CONTROL-TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1848 available for operations during the fiscal year 1951, will be applied to the following schedule of work: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950 ........................... $671,229.12 New work: Continuation of construction of earth em- bankment, spillway and appurtenances, by continuing contract, July 1950 to February 1950 ........................ 766,028.07 Continuation of construction for relocating Oklahoma State Highway 99, by continu- ing contract, July 1950 to May 1951 .... 335,224.04 Relocation of highways, utilities, pipe lines, and cemeteries, by contracts, July 1950 to June 1951 .......................... 159,062.24 Continue with construction of reservoir management and public use facilities, by hired labor, July 1950 to June 1951 .. 89,754.16 Complete grouting of spillway foundation and boundary line surveys and initiate and complete removal of debris in spillway area, by hired labor, July 1950 to Jan- uary 1951 ............................ 22,339.50 Continuation of detailed engineering design, reservoir development planning and special studies, by hired labor, July 1950 to June 1951 .................... 85,000.00 Total for new work .............................. 1,457,408.01 Maintenance: Operation of completed structure ......... . 7,200.00 Ordinary repairs ....................... 18,500.00 Reservoir management .................. 19,300.00 Stream gaging, reservoir operation studies and other special engineering studies and investigations.................... . 10,000.00 Total for maintenance .......................... 55,000.00 Total for all work .............................. 2,183,637.13 The additional sum of $85,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing the fiscal year 1952 for maintenance. Maintenance: Operation of completed project ............................. $20,800 Ordinary maintenance and repairs ......................... 39,200 Reservoir management ................................... 15,000 Stream gaging, reservoir operation studies and other special engineering studies and investigations .................... 10,000 Total for maintenance ............................... 85,000 1844. REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ----- - --- - --- ------- -- -- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated..- -- 3, 300, 000.00 $ 100, 000. 00 $1,100, 000.00 $2,000, 000. 00 $4, 248, 000. 00 $11,026,139.29 Cost........ 212, 336.07 1, 023, 213. 51 332, 750. 63 3, 218, 368. 12 4, 571, 617. 35 9, 601,058. 56 Expenditures .... -- 195, 341.62 992, 500.35 325, 565.74 2, 379, 925.12 4, 804, 251.62 8, 938, 653.08 Maintenance: Appropriated -.. . . . .. . . .. . . . .. . . .. . . . .. . ...------------------------ Cost......... ------------.. ...........----------- ...-...------------- Expenditures . ....------------.----------------------------------------- .------------.. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................. .......... Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ........ $490,700.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ........ 490,700.00 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ........................ 709,260.71 22. COUNCIL GROVE RESERVOIR, GRAND (NEOSHO) RIVER BASIN, KANSAS Location.-The Council Grove dam site is located on the Grand (Neosho) River, about 449.9 miles above its mouth and 2.5 miles northwest of Council Grove, Morris County, Kans. (See U. S. Geological Survey maps for Parkerville and Eskridge, Kans., quadrangles, scale 1:125,000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for flood control and water conservation in the Grand (Neosho) River Basin by the construction of an earth-fill dam about 3,560 feet long, with a maximum height of 73 feet above the stream bed. The spillway and control works will be combined in the concrete structure, about 560 feet long and located near the right abutment of the dam. The reservoir will have a total capacity of 85,000 acre- feet, of which 60,000 acre-feet will be for flood control and 25,000 acre-feet for water supply, pollution abatement, siltation, recrea- tion and preservation of fish and wildlife. The reservoir will be operated as a unit of the reservoir system for flood control in the Grand (Neosho) River Basin. The estimated costs, revised in 1950 are $5,400,000 for construc- tion and $2,840,000 for lands and damages, a total of $8,240,000. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950. (See H. Doc. 442, 80th Cong. 2d sess.). Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act, ap- proved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. There were nio costs or expenditures during the fiscal year. Condition at end of fiscal year.-There have been no costs or expenditures to date. Proposedoperations.-No appropriation of funds has been made and no work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1951. FLOOD CONTROL-TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1845 23. MARION RESERVOIR, GRAND (NEOSHO) RIVER BASIN, KANS. Location.-The Marion dam site is located on the Cottonwood River about 126.7 miles above its mouth and three miles northwest of Marion, Marion County, Kans. (See U. S. Geological Survey map for Newton, Kansas, quadrangle, scale 1:125,000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for flood control and water conservation in the Grand (Neosho) River Basin by the construction of an earth-fill dam about 7,000 feet long, with a maximum height of 58 feet above the stream bed. A dike about 1,065 feet long and eight feet in maximum height is provided in the right abutment. The spillway and control works will be combined in the concrete structure about 480 feet long and located near the right abutment of the dam. The reservoir will have a total capacity of 90,000 acre-feet, of which 60,000 acre-feet will be for flood control and 30,000 acre-feet for water supply, pollution abatement, siltation, recreation and preservation of fish and wild life. The reservoir will be operated as a unit of the reservoir system for flood control in the Grand (Neosho) River Basin. The estimated costs, revised in 1950 are $5,110,000 for construc- tion and $1,540,000 for lands and damages, a total of $6,650,000. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950. (See H. Doc. 442, 80th Cong. 2d sess.) Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act, ap- proved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-N one. There were no costs or expenditures during the fiscal year. Condition at end of fiscal year.-There have been no costs or expenditures to date. Proposed operations.-No appropriation of funds has been made and no work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1951. 24. CEDAR POINT RESERVOIR, GRAND (NEOSHO) RIVER BASi KANSAS Location.-The Cedar Point dam site is located on Cedar Creek about 4.2 miles above its mouth and 2 miles south of Cedar Point. Chase County, Kans. (See U. S. Geological Survey maps for Cot- tonwood Falls, Kans., quadrangle, scale 1:125,000.) Existing pro]ect.-The plan of improvement provides for flood control and water conservation in the Grand (Neosho) River Basin by the construction of an earth-fill dam about 3,096 feet long, with a maximum height of 83 feet above the stream bed. The spillway and control works will be combined in the concrete structure about 484 feet long and in the valley near the middle portion of the dam. The reservoir will have a total capacity of 55,000 acre-feet, of which 36,200 acre-feet will be for flood con- trol and 18,800 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 reservoir system for flood control in the Grand (Neosho) River Basin. The estimated costs, revised in 1950 are $4,725,000 for con- 1846 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 struction and $560,000 for lands and damages, a total of $5,285,- 000. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950. (See H. Doc. 442, 80th Cong. 2d sess.) Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act, ap- proved 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 expenditures to date. Proposed operations.-No appropriation of funds has been made and no work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1951. 25. STRAWN RESERVOIR, GRAND (NEOSHO) RIVER BASIN KANS. Location.-The Strawn dam site is located on the Grand (Neo- sho) River about 358.3 miles above its mouth and 1.5 miles north- west of Strawn, Coffey County, Kans. (See U. S. Geological Sur- vey maps for Burlington and Emporia. Kans., quadrangles, scale 1:125,000.) Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for flood control and water conservation in the Grand (Neosho) River Basin by the construction of an earth-fill dam about 9,560 feet long, with a maximum height of 71 feet above the stream bed. The spillway and control works will be combined in the concrete structure about 1,090 feet long and located in the valley near the middle portion of the dam. The reservoir will have a total capacity of 374,000 acre-feet, of which 322,000 acre-feet will be for flood control and 52,000 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 reservoir system for flood control in the Grand (Neosho) River Basin. The estimated costs, revised in 1950 are $10,725,000 for con- struction and $7,720,000 for lands and damages, a total of $18,- 445,000. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950. (See H. Doc. 442, 80th Cong., 2d sess.) Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act, ap- proved 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 expenditures to date. Proposed operations.-No appropriation of funds has been made and no work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1951. 26. PENSACOLA RESERVOIR, ARKANSAS RIVER BASIN, OKLA. Location.-Pensacola Dam is located on the Grand (Neosho) River, 77.0 miles above its mouth, and adjacent to the town of Disney, Mayes County, Okla. (See U. S. Geological Survey maps for Pryor, Wyandotte, Vinita (Okla.), and Siloam Springs (Ark.), quadrangles, scale 1:125,000.) FLOOD CONTROL-TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1847 Existing project.-Duringthe fiscal year 1941 the Grand River Dam Authority, an agency of the State of Oklahoma, under a license dated July 26, 1939, issued by the Federal Power Commis- sion, completed the construction of a reservoir for flood control and hydorelectric power at the Pensacola site in the Arkansas River Basin. The dam is of the concrete, multiple-arch type, 6,565 feet long and 147 feet above the stream bed. The existing dam and reservoir provides 1,653,000 acre-feet of storage to top of power pool and 245,000 acre-feet of flood-control storage. The flood-con- trol storage lies between elevations 745 and 750. However, under the terms of the Federal Power Commission license, the dam and appurtenant structures were constructed to a height which would allow storage of flood waters to elevation 755 (Pensacola datum), when necessary lands and rights-of-way were acquired by the Federal Government. The Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941, modified the general comprehensive plan for flood control and other purposes for the Arkansas River Basin to include the Pensacola, Markham Ferry, and Fort Gibson Reservoirs in the Grand (Neosho) River Basin in Oklahoma and Missouri, in accordance with the recom- mendations of the Chief of Engineers in House Document No. 107, Seventy-sixth Congress, first session. The improvements recommended in that document included a reservoir for flood con- trol at the Pensacola site which provided for 960,000 acre-feet of flood-control storage. The existing project now provides for making available 278,000 acre-feet of flood-control storage between elevations 750 and 755, in addition to the storage provided in the project as constructed by the Grand River Dam Authority. Certain portions of the necessary lands and rights-of-way have been acquired by the Federal Government through the Southwestern Power Adminis- tration, Department of the Interior, and the Federal Works Agency. The acquisition and partial clearing of additional lands is required at an estimated cost of $4,624,400. Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act ap- proved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Flood control stor- age in the project was operated under direction of the Corps of Engineers. Operation of the project during the flood of May 1950, resulted in prevention of flood damages estimated at $754,000 in the Arkansas River Valley. The expenditures during the fiscal year were $79.92 covering prior year accounts payable. There was no additional cost during the fiscal year 1950. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Real estate planning studies necessary prior to completion of land acquisition program, ini- tiated by other agencies, were about 60 percent complete. The total cost and expenditures to the end of the fiscal year were $52,017.85, all for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $2,368.70 will be utilized for continuation of real estate planning studies in the fiscal year 1951 as may be required. 1848 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -------- -- ---- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 to1946 prior New work: Appropriated-...------------------------$12,000.00 -- - -$54, 386. 55 Cost.....---------.. ------------..------------ 6, 808. 21 $2, 823.09 --- 52, 017. 85 Expenditures--.....------------ ..------------ 6,159. 62 3, 391.76 $79. 92 52,017. 85 Maintenance: Appropriated--. ..------------------------------------------------------------- ----- Cost--------- ---------. ------------ ------------- ..---------- ------------.------------- Expenditures -..-.------------------------------------------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................. $2,368.70 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ...................... 4,570,000.00 27. 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.) quad- rangles, scale 1:125,000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for com- bined 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 embankment structure 3,847 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 storage to top of power pool. The project will include a powerhouse structure housing the hydroelectric gen- erating equipment, a gate-controlled spillway, and two nonover- flow abutment sections. A concrete gravity nonoverflow 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 oi the right 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 Arkan- sas River Basin. The estimated costs, revised in 1950, are $23,395,500 for con- struction and $10,320,000 for lands and damages, a total of $33,- 715,500. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved 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. FLOOD CONTROL-TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1849 Operations and results during fiscal year.-Work was continued on stream gaging, reservoir operations and other special engineer- ing studies and investigations. In general, all work on the design features of the project were curtailed in favor of other projects meriting higher priority. The cost during the fiscal year was $6,747.82 and the expendi- tures were $6,604.58. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Preparation of detailed plans are approximately 23 percent complete and work is continuing. Design of powerhouse and power generating facilities is 17 per- cent complete. The total cost to the end of the fiscal year was $287,813.54 from new work funds and expenditures totaled $284,765.58. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on June 30, 1950, $260,691.15 will be utilized as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950 ............................ 3,047.96 New work: Complete design and preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates for power- house and appurtenances, July 1950 to June 1951 ..................................... $200,000.00 Continue preparation of detailed construct- ion plans and specifications for embankment and excavation for spillway, by hired labor, July 1950 to June 1951 ................. 57,643.19 Total for new work .............................. 257,643.19 Total for all work .............................. 260,691.15 The additional sum of $1,500,000 can be profitably expended for initiation of construction during fiscal year 1952 based upon the following schedule: New work: Acquisition of land in the dam site area, by hired labor, July 1951 to June 1952 .................................. $100,000 Initiate construction of embankment, dam and excavation for spillway, by contract April 1952 to June 1952 ...... 1,265,000 Construction of permanent management facilities (utilized temporarily during construction for office space), by continuing contract, November 1951 to June 1952 .... 135,000 Total for new work ................................. 1,500,000 1350 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - - - - - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated .... $130,000.00 _....- .... ..... .... ...... ....... $545,456. 73 Cost---...---------27, 915.63 $27,838.51 $9, 777.32 $6,000.59 $6, 747.82 287, 813.54 Expenditures.._.. 19, 356.45 33, 396. 65 10, 902. 79 5, 585.87 6, 604. 58 284, 765. 58 Maintenance: A ppropriated ... - - - - -. -. - - - -. . - - - - - . . - - - - -. . - - - - - .. . . . . . . Cost... - ..- -.. . .- .. ... - . ... .- - . . ..- -.... . ... . . . E xpenditures.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................... $57,723.19 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................. 33,170,043.27 28. 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. Geological Survey maps for Muskogee and Pryor (Okla.) quad- rangles, scale 1:125,000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for com- bined 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 stor- age to top of power pool. The project will include a powerhouse 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 ex- isting river channel with the spillway structure extending across the river channel and a major portion of the right bank flood plan. 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 compre- hensive plan for flood control of the Arkansas River Basin. The estimated costs, revised in 1950, are $29,910,000 for con- struction and $15,090,000 for lands and damages, a total of $45,- 000,000. The estimated cost of annual maintenance, made in 1950, is $460,000.' The War Department Civil Appropriation Act, 1947 (Public Law 374, 79th Cong.), approved May 2, 1946, provided that in the construction of the Fort Gibson flood-control project in Oklahoma, the Chief of Engineers is authorized and directed to cooperate with the official of the city of Muskogee in protecting the domestic water supply of such city. FLOOD CONTROL-TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1851 The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved 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. Operationsand results during the fiscal year.-Construction was completed on all continuing contracts which were under way at the beginning of the fiscal year. Clearing of the reservoir, by con- tract, was started June 29, 1949 and completed April 1, 1950. Construction of bridge on Oklahoma State Highway 33 across Chouteau Creek was started July 26, 1949, and completed June 12, 1950. As this bridge was constructed in accordance with the desires of the Oklahoma Highway Department, utilizing their specifications, the State of Oklahoma contributed $34,340.12 to defray the extra expense incurred by the Government in con- structing the improved bridge. Relocation of State Highway 33 roadway was started, by contract, on February 28, 1950, and continued to 52 percent completion by the end of the fiscal year. Relocation of K. 0. & G. Ry. facilities, by continuing contracts was started March 17, 1950, and continued to approximately 9 percent completion. Construction of powerhouse and switchyard and installation of all power generating equipment except the generators, started by continuing contract on April 15, 1950, was 4 percent complete at the end of the fiscal year. Competitive bids were taken on cer- tain additional equipment items needed for power generating and relocation purposes and various equipment contracts were award- ed including railway, track materials. Work was continued by the manufacturers on the hydraulic turbines and generators. Work, was continued on the features; acquisition of land, out- leasing, grouting of foundations for the dam structure, negotia- tion of required telephone and power line relocations, engineering investigations, design, reservoir development planning and con- struction of public access roads to recreational areas. The cost of all work during the fiscal year totaled $5,540,394.68. The cost for maintenance was $53,375.71, all from regular funds. Expenditures during the fiscal year totaled $6,035,895.04. Condition at the end of the fiscal year.-Construction of con- crete dam and spillway, the largest single feature of the project, was completed on June 15, 1950, at a total cost of $17,120,400. This work was started by contract on May 22, 1946. However, ini- tial construction of the project was begun in March 1942 when construction of temporary field office buildings was begun. Further construction at the project was held in abeyance during World War II. At present the project is being operated as a detention reservoir and during the flood of May 1950 the existence of the works re- sulted in prevention of flood damages in the Arkansas River Val- ley which would have totaled $604,000. Of the total land authorized to be acquired for the Fort Gibson Dam and Reservoir, 78,404 acres, 88 percent of this acreage has 1352 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 been acquired and acquisition of the balance continues by hired labor. The work remaining to be performed, in addition to completion of the contracts presently under way, consists of additional relo- cations, construction of dikes, acquisition of land and rights-of- way, and procurement and installation of power equipment items. Completion of additional required relocations, dikes and land ac- quisitions will place the project in a fully effective status for flood control. The full design purpose of the project will not be effective until the powerhouse is completed and all power equipment items have been installed. In general, the major items of work remaining to be initiated includes, construction of dikes, project buildings and operators quarters, relocation of United States Highway No. 69 and M-K-T Railroad facilities. The total cost to the end of the fiscal year was $26,597,705.80, of which $26,509,989.97 was from new work funds, $53,375.71 was from maintenance funds, and $34,340.12 was from contri- buted funds. The expenditures to the end of the fiscal year totaled $25,871,018.06, of which $25,836,678.54 were from regular funds and $34,340.12 were from contributed funds. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $4,374,321.46, plus accounts receivable, $393.49, and antici- pated allotments of $4,946,500 and $141,000 for new work and maintenance, respectively, during fiscal year 1951, a total of $9,- 462,214.95, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950 ........................... $759,240.90 New work: Continuation of manufacture of turbines, generators, transformers, and related powerhouse equipment, by continuing contracts, July 1950 to June 1951 .... $1,814,539.58 Continuation of construction on power- house, by continuing contract, July 1950 to June 1951 ...................... . 1,629,077.50 Continuation of construction for reloca- tion of railroads, highways, utilities and cemeteries, by contracts, July 1950 to June 1951 ......................... 4,125,157.50 Continuation of public access road con- struction and initiation of construction of required reservoir development and public use facilities, July 1950 to June 1951 ............................... . 114,605.00 Construction of 650,000 cubic yards of earthfill dikes, by continuing contract, February 1951 to June 1951 ........ 300,000.00 Continue with the acquisition of lands and rights-of-way within the reservoir area, July 1950 to June 1951 ......... 371,970.18 Continuation of preparation of detailed plans, specifications, recreational de- velopment planning, July 1950 to June 1951 ............................... 202,000.00 Total for new work ............................. 8,557,349.76 Maintenance: Operation of completed structures .... $22,400.00 Ordinary maintenance and repair ..... 39,524.29 FLOOD CONTROL-TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1858 Reservoir management ................ 50,700.00 Stream gaging, reservoir operation studies and other special engineering studies and investigations .................. 33,000.00 Total for maintenance .......................... 145,624.29 Total for all work ............................. 9,462,214.95 The additional sums of $3,247,300 for new work and $210,000 for maintenance can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1952 for the following schedule of work: New work: Complete construction of powerhouse, switchyard, and installation of all power generating equipment, by con- tinuing contracts, July 1951 to June 1952 .............................. $1,842,582.99 Complete construction of dikes, by con- tinuing contract, July 1951 to June 1952 ............................... . 250,000.00 Continue with acquisition of lands and rights-of-way in the reservoir area, by hired labor, July 1951 to June 1952.. 323,000.00 Continue with construction for relocation of railroads, highways, and utilities, by continuing contracts, July 1951 to June 1952 .......................... 735,000.00 Continue with detailed design, prepara- tion of plans and sepeifications ...... 96,717.01 Total for new work ............................ 3,247,300.00 Maintenance: Operation of completed structures ...... $39,500.00 Ordinary maintenance and repairs ...... 56,400.00 Reservoir management ................ .. 68,900.00 Stream gaging, reservoir operation studies and other special engineering studies and investigations .................. 45,200.00 Total for maintenance .......................... 210,000.00 Total for all work .............................. 3,457,300.00 Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated _ .. 5,175, 000.00 $ 150, 000.00 $5, 000, 000. 00 $9, 000,000. 00 $12,000. 000.00 $33, 753, 000.00 Cost._.. ___ 216, 228. 25 1,914, 534.42 7, 200, 942.96 9, 347, 648. 17 5, 452, 678. 85 26, 509, 989.97 Expenditures -.... 205,984. 59 1, 771, 362.05 6, 302, 647. 29 9,149,125.24 5, 989, 353.98 25, 790,137.48 Maintenance: Appropriated-------- ----............................ 58,000.00 58,000. 00 Cost ..---- ---- ------------------- 53, 375.71 53,375. 71 E xp en d itu res _ - - - - -.... .... . . . ...... _4 . .--.. . - -- 6, 54 1.0 6 4 6 , 5 4 1.0 6 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950.................. . -$8,116.04 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ..... .4,946,500.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ..... 4,938,383.96 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................. .6,266,159.88 1354 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950 including - - - - - --- - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated... -------------------.---------------------------- $34,340.12 $34, 340.12 Cost--... -------------------------------------------------- 34,340.12 34,340.12 Expenditures.. . ..--------.---------------------------------------- 34,340.12 34,340.12 Maintenance: Appropriated....-----------.-------------.-------------- --------------------------- Cost-...-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Expenditures............. ................................................................ 29. TENKILLER FERRY RESERVOIR, ARKANSAS RIVER BASIN, OKLA. Location.-The Tenkiller Ferry dam site is located on the Illi- nois River 13 miles above its confluence with the Arkansas River and about 7 miles northwest of Vian, and 7 miles northeast of Gore, Sequoyah County, Okla. (See U. S. Geological Survey maps for Muskogee (Okla.) and Tahlequah (Okla. and Ark.) quad- rangles, 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 3,000 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 630,000 acre-feet for storage to top of power pool. A gated concrete spillway will be provided in a saddle in the right abutment. The outlet works will consist of one 19- foot diameter gated conduit through the saddle ridge. Provision for power installation will include a 19-foot gated conduit, adja- cent to the outlet conduit, for a power penstock. A dike about 1,350 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 1950, are $17,- 325,000 for construction and $4,425,000 for lands and damages, a total of $21,750,000. The project, as authorized by the Flood Control Act, approved June 28, 1938 (See Committee Document No. 1, 75th Cong., 1st sess.), was subsequently modified by the River and Harbor Act, approved July 24, 1946, to provide for a storage of 600,000 acre- feet for flood control, 345,000 acre-feet for power draw-down and 285,000 acre-feet for dead storage, and the installation of two gen- erators with a total capacity of 34,000 kilowatts. Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act, ap- proved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during the fiscal year.-Construction of the initial portion of the embankment and access road to the dam site, by contract, was continued and completed on February 3. 1950. Second contract for completion of the embankment was FLOOD CONTROL-TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1855 commenced March 20, 1950. Construction of the spillway, outlet works and penstock tunnel, by contract, was continued through- out the fiscal year. Construction of administration and mainte- nance building, by contract, started August 22, 1949, was con- tinued to 95 percent completion on June 30, 1950. Contracts cov- ering construction of overlook shelter and clearing reservoir were started on April 10 and 11, 1950, respectively. On basis of com- petitive bids on certain equipment items for power generating and flood control operating purposes various equipment contracts were awarded, including those for generators, transformers and butterfly valves. Work was continued on acquisition of land, grout- ing of spillway, abutments and embankment cut-off trench, nego- tiation of required utility and highway relocations, engineering in- vestigations, design and reservoir development planning. The cost during the fiscal year 1950 was $5,021,866.61 for new work and the expenditures were $4,266,841.59. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The dam and appurtenant structures, including the embankment, spillway and outlet works, are approximately 63 percent complete, the over-all project, for which construction was started June 17, 1947, is 41 percent com- plete. The contract covering the second stage of embankment construction is 9 percent complete, whereas the contract cover- ing the spillway, outlet works and penstock tunnel is 74 percent complete. Work on the upstream and downstream cofferdams is under way. A short time after these cofferdams are completed, diversion of the river through the penstock tunnels will be effected and embankment closure operations will be begun. Reservoir clearing operations were 21 percent complete. There are 27,472 acres of land authorized for acquisition in the Tenkiller Ferry Dam and Reservoir and 54 percent of this acreage has been acquired. Real estate planning report for remaining portion of the reservoir is essentially complete. General work remaining to complete the project, in addition to the work presently under way, consists of construction of powerhouse, procurement and installation of powerhouse equip- ment and auxiliaries, switchyard, penstock and surge tank. Other features to be completed include installation of spillway crest gates, relocations of cemeteries, county roads, and utility pole lines, and construction of operators' quarters, and reservoir devel- opment and public use facilities. The total cost to the end of the fiscal year was $9,094,592.25 and the expenditures were $7,941,424.12, all for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950. $3,481,780.61 plus accounts receivable, $732,89 and an anticipated allotment of $5,065,000 during fiscal year 1951, a total of $8,547,- 513.50 will be applied to new work as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950 ........................ $1,172,798.69 Continue construction of embankment, by continuing contract, July 1950 to June 1951 ................................ 1,338,000.00 Complete construction of spillway, outlet and diversion tun- nels, gate tower and access road to powerhouse, by continu- ing contract, July 1950 to April 1951 .................. 1,344,754.78 1356 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Complete clearing of reservoir, by continuing contract, July 1950 to June 1951 .................................... 588,935.60 Initiate construction of powerhouse and grading for switch- yard, by continuing contract, March 1951 to June 1951 .... 1,108,000.00 Continue purchase and installation of power generating equipment, surge tank and penstock, by continuing con- tracts, July 1950 to June 1951 ........................ 1,265,700.00 Purchase and installation of sluice gates and crest gates and operating crane by contracts July 1950 to June 1951 .... 282,365.90 Relocation of county roads, cemeteries and utilities by continu- ing contracts, March 1951 to June 1951 ................ 635,200.00 Continue with acquisition of lands and rights-of-way within the reservoir area, by hired labor, July 1950 to June 1951.. 355,881.49 Continue drilling and grouting of structures, by hired labor, July 1950 to June 1951 ................................ 183,466.71 Construction of minor reservoir development facilities and completion of administration and maintenance building and overlook shelter ($8,864 by hired labor and $31,811 by contract), July 1950 to June 1951 ..................... . 40,675.00 Continuation of preparation of detailed plans, specifications, special engineering studies and recreational development planning, by hired labor, July 1950 to June 1951 ........ 231,735.33 Total for all work ............................... .8,547,513.50 The. additional sum of $4,000,000 for new work and $75,000 for maintenance can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1952 for the following schedule of work: New work: Complete construction of embankment, by continuing contract, July 1951 to March 1952 ................................ $580,869.61 Complete purchase and installation of spill- way crest gates, by continuing contract, July 1951 to June 1952 ................ 510,000.00 Continue construction of powerhouse and grading for switchyard, by continuing contract, July 1951 to June 1952 ...... 966,300.00 Continue purchase and installation of power generating equipment, surge tank and penstock by continuing contracts, July 1951 to June 1952 ............... 493,000.00 Complete acquisition of all lands and rights-of-way required for the reservoir, by hired labor, July 1951 to June 1952 188,973.95 Continue construction for relocation of county roads, by continuing contracts, July 1951 to June 1952 ................ 1,050,200.00 Construction of operators quarters, and other reservoir development and public use facilities, by contract and hired labor, July 1951 to June 1952 .............. 130,000.00 Continuation of preparation of detailed plans, specifications, special engineering studies and recreational development planning, by hired labor, July 1951 to June 1952 ........................... 80,656.44 Total for new work ............................... $4,000,000.00 Maintenance: Operation of completed structures ...... $18,000.00 Ordinary maintenance and repairs ...... 20,000.00 Reservoir management .................. 15,000.00 FLOOD CONTROL-TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1857 Stream gaging, reservoir operation studies and other special engineering studies and investigations .................... .. 21,900.00 Total for maintenance .......................... 75,000.00 Total for all work .............................. 4,075,000.00 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 " June 30, 1950, including -- ---- ---- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated.... $950, 000.00 - - $2,000,000.00 $2,800,000. 00 $5, 500,000.09 $11,423,204. 73 -- Cost-...-..-.. 24, 907. 14 $224, 632. 52 281.30 1, 250, 2, 437, 968. 36 5, 021, 866. 61 9, 094, 592.25 Expenditures .... 19, 101.87 221,487. 80 1,160, 581. 85 2, 140, 527. 94 4, 266, 841.59 7, 941, 4.4. 12 Maintenance: Appropriated.------------------------ --------------------------------------- Cost. -..............................-------------------------- Expenditures.. - ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950.................... .- $15,839.43 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ......... 5,065,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ...... 5,049,160.57 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................. 5,261,795.27 30. 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 San Bois (Okla.) quadrangles, scale 1:125,000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for flood control, hydroelectric power, and sediment control on the Cana- dian River as a part of the multiple-purpose plan for development of the Arkansas River Basin. The concrete and earth-fill dam will be 3,195 feet long and rise 108 feet above the valley floor, and the reservoir will have a storage capacity of 1,428,000 acre-feet for flood-control, 1,379,000 acre-feet for the generation of power and will provide a permanent pool of 897,000 acre-feet for siltation, recreation, and preservation of wildlife. A concrete channel spill- way, controlled by twelve 40- by 32-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 connected to the left abutment by a short earth-fill embankment, and to the right abutment by the spillway, a short nonoverflow section and the earth-fill embank- ment. The reservoir will be operated as a unit of the comprehen- sive system for improvement of the Arkansas River Basin for flood control, navigation, hydroelectric power, and other purposes. The estimated costs, revised in 1950, are $61,690,000 for con- struction and $70,490,000 for lands and damages, a total of $132,180,000. 939127-51-vol. 1-----86 1358 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved July 24, 1946. Local cooperation.-Section2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during the fiscal year.-Engineering studies and investigations were continued. The cost during the fiscal year was $63,245.62 and the expendi- tures were $60,830.60. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Engineering studies and inves- tigations prbliminary to preparation of plans and specifications are essentially complete. The total cost to the end of the fiscal year was $932,919.79 and the expenditures were $929,805.63, all for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on June 30, 1950, $120,194.37, plus an anticipated allotment of $50,000 during fiscal year 1951, a total of $170,194.37 new work funds, will be utilized as follows: $3,114.16 for accounts payable and $167,080.21 for inititation of detailed engineering design studies including preparation of plans and specifications. The additional sum of $50,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing the fiscal year 1952 for continued detailed engineering design studies. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 to1946 prior New work: Appropriated--- ....-------------------- $500,000.00 $400,000.00 $150,000.00 $1,050,000.00 Cost......-------------------- ------------ 479,097. 67 390, 576. 50 63, 245.62 932,919. 79 Expenditures.-_...------------ ..------------ 464,032. 88 404,942.15 60,830. 60 929, 805. 63 Mainteaance: Appropriated... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cost........... ... . ........... .. ............. ....................... Expdtur------------- Expenditures. .-.. . ...... ---------- .. ------------ ........ ...- . -------- ........... ------------ .........----------------- ----------.. - Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................. $117,080.21 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 .... 50,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 .... 167,080.21 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ................ 131,080,000.00 31. 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. Geological 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 water- shed 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 FLOOD CONTROL-TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1359 the storage of 400,000 acre-feet for flood control and 30,000 acre- feet for siltation, recreation and preservation of wildlife. An un- controlled concrete spillway located in a ridge in the right abut- ment 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 maximum height is provided in the right abutment. The reservoir will be operated as a unit of the co- ordinated reservoir system for flood control in the Arkansas River Basin. The estimated costs, revised in 1950, are $7,485,000 for con- struction and $3,570,000 for lands and damages, a total of $11,- 055,000. The estimated cost of annual maintenance, made in 1950, is $141,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. (See Flood Control Committee Doc. 1 75th Cong., 1st sess.) Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act, ap- proved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during the fiscal year.-Clearing of the reservoir area and dismantlement and reconstruction of bridge on United States Highway No. 271, across Fourche Maline Creek, was completed in September 1949, all by contract. Work was started on construction of overlook shelter and parking area, by contract, on October 1949 and completed April 20, 1950. During November 1949, relocation of approximately 6.75 miles of rail- road facilities were essentially completed, by contract, and work was started on construction of downstream filter blanket, by con- tract. Grouting of the embankment foundation was completed during the fiscal year. Construction of 3.12 miles of access road to recreation area, by contract was started January 6, 1950. Ac- quisition of lands and rights-of-way, and engineering studies, investigations and design was continued. The completed structures were maintained and operated in a serviceable condition throughout the fiscal year. Operation of the project during the floods of January, February and May, 1950. resulted in prevention of flood damages, in the Arkansas River Valley, valued at $475,000. The cost during the fiscal year 1950 was $1,044,494.04 for new work and $109,750.49 for maintenance. The expenditures were $1,262,738.06. Condition at the end of the fiscal year.-The project is essen- tially complete. Initial storage operations were begun October 4, 1949. All land authorized to be acquired for the Wister Reservoir. 39,154 acres, have been acquired. However, final settlements await results of condemnation proceedings. Construction of downstream filter blanket and additional work on embankment was 64 percent complete on June 30, 1950. This work continues. In general, the work remaining to complete the project, in addi- tion to the work presently under way and completion of contracts 1360 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 awarded June 29, 1950, for construction of operators quarters, maintenance building and repair shops, consists of minor clean-up work and additional recreational development. The total cost to the end of the fiscal year was $10,158,785.38 for new work and $109,750.49 for maintenance. The total expen- ditures were $10,227,752.91. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on June 30, 1950, $247,847.09, plus anticipated allotments of $147,400 for new work and $108,000 for maintenance during the fiscal year 1951, a total of $503,247.09, will be applied to the following sche- dule of work: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950. ......................... $65.327.34 New work: Completion of downstream filter blanket and additional work on embankment, by con- tinuing contract, July 1950 to November 1950 .................................. 148,359.48 Completion of alterations and relocations in the reservoir area, and completion of access roads by continuing contracts, July 1950 to December 1950 ....................... 63,616.43 Construction of operators quarters, by con- tract, July 1950 to December 1950 ...... 33,000.00 Construction of maintenance building and utilities, by contract, July 1950 to January 1951 ..................................... 46,074.00 Continue with construction of public-use facili- ties, removal of second growth timber from conservation pool area, tie down of brush fish shelters, complete radio communication network, piezometer tubes and other minor improvements, by hired labor, July 1950 to June 1951 ............................... 15,979.10 Continuation of aerial larviciding and berbi- ciding for malaria control, by contract, July 1950 to November 1950 ............ 3,221.88 Continuation of detailed engineering design and recreational development planning, by hired labor, July 1950 to June 1951 ..... 25,519.35 Total for new work .............................. 299,970.24 Maintenance: Operation of completed structures ......... $18,300.00 Ordinary repairs .......................... 29,349.51 Reservoir management ..................... .28,500.00 Strear gaging, reservoir operation studies, and other special engineering studies and investigations ........................... 26,000.00 Total for maintenance ............................ 102,149.5L Total for all work ............................... 467,447.09 The additional sum of $120,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1952 for the following schedule of work: Maintenance: Operation of completed project ........................... $20,000 Ordinary maintenance and repairs ....................... 45,400 Reservoir management ................................... 35,000 Stream gaging, reservoir operation studies, and other special engineering studies and investigations ..................... 19,600 Total for maintenance ................................ 120,000 FLOOD CONTROL-TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1861 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950 including ------- - --- --- --------- _ _fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated.... 2, 550,000.00$ 200,000.00 $3,325,000.00 $4, 008, 500.00 $77, 500.00 $10, 368, 500.00 Cost... ----- 175, 822, 10 2,487, 992. 05 2, 213,928. 91 4,067, 707.31 1,044, 494.04 10, 158, 785.38 Expenditures.... 154,396. 14 2, 264,331.43 2, 066, 768. 76 4, 311, 887. 57 1,159, 465.38 10,124, 480. 23 Maintenance: Appropriated_ ----------------------------------------------- 107,100.00 107,100.00 Cost-... --------------------------------------------------- 109, 750.49 109, 750.49 Expenditures . ------------------- ... .... ---------------------------- 103, 272. 68 103, 272. 68 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................... -$37,753.42 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ........ 147,400.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ........ 109,646.58 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................... 539,100.00 32. ARKANSAS RIVER BASIN, TULSA DISTRICT Location.-These improvements are located on tributaries of the Arkansas River and are in the States of Kansas and Okla- homa. 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 stich modifications thereof as in the discretion of the Secretary of War and the Chief of Engineers may be advisable, and authorized the sum of $21,000,000 for reservoirs, for the initiation and partial accomplishment of the plan, the reservoirs to be selected and ap- proved by the Chief of Engineers, subject to the provision that the authorization shall include the Canton Reservoir on the North Canadian River in Oklahoma, as set forth in House Document 569 (75th Cong., 3d sess.). The Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941, modified the general comprehensive plan for the Arkan- sas River Basin 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 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 prosecution of the comprehensive plan. The Flood Control Acts approved December 22, 1944, and July 24, 1946, June 30, 1948, and May 17, 1950 au- thorized to be appropriated the additional sum of $35,000,000, $40,000,000, $1,000,000 and $15,000,000, respectively, for the pro- secution of the comprehensive plan. The Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950, modified the general comprehensive plan for flood control and other purposes for the Arkansas River Basin, approved by the Act of June 28. 1938, as amended, and the multiple purpose plan for the Arkansas 1362 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 River and tributaries, Arkansas and Oklahoma, approved by the River and Harbor Act of July 24, 1946. The two stated plans were modified by the substitution of the Keystone Reservoir on Arkan- sas River for the Mannford Reservoir on the Cimarron River, and by the deletion of the Blackburn and Taft Reservoirs on the Arkansas River, all in accordance with the recommendations of the Chief of Engineers in Senate Document 107 (78th Cong., 1st sess.) at an additional estimated cost of $37,273,000, and the authorization for appropriation for the comprehensive plan was increased accordingly. The reservoirs included in the modified general comprehensive plan for flood control and other purposes within the limits of the Tulsa district are listed below: Distance Power Total Reservoir River above Nearest town Maximum height of Reservoir develop- estimated mouth dam and type capacity ment cost, revised in 19501 - - -- -- -- -- - Miles Acre-feet Kilowatts Canton. . .. North Canadian_............ 394 Canton, Okla..-.--.-68 feet-earth-fill.. ---------- 390, 000 (3) 4$10, 562, 000 2 -- -- - - - Keystone ___ 2 - - - - - - - - - Arkansas-.....-...-.-... ..... 539 Sandsprings, Okla........----------. 99 feet-earth-fill----....--------1,770,000 25,000 89,650,000 Toronto _ ... ..... Verdigris.......----------.--..-------- 271 Toronto, Kans.------------- 85 feet-earth-fill .....--------------. 195,000 (3) 415,000,000 Fall River .... .. Fall -----.....------------------- 54 Fall River, Kans. 94 feet-earth-fill......--------------263,000 ....-----------. (3) 410, 722, 500 Oologah_ ......... 2 . - - - - - - - - - - Verdigris...--------------------.. .. .. 90 Oologah, Okla...........--------------.. 100 feet-earth-fill....------------975,000 14,000 431,360, 000 Tenkiller Ferry _ Illinois...----------------------13 Vian, Okla................---------------- 160feet-earth-fill......-------------. 630,000 34,000 21,750,000 0 Wisle'2___- -- -- - Poteau__------- ----------- 61 Wister, Okla ------..--------- 83feet-earth-fill.......--------------.. 430,000 (3) 411,055,000 0 Neodesha----._ - - Verdigris--........---------- 223 Neodesha, Kans. ------------ 35 feet-earth-fill............-------------- 90,000 (3) 414, 330, 000 (r E!k ly (Table2 Mound).._.__ - Elk---------... - 9 Independence, Kans.---------95 feet-earth-fill-............ 289,000 (3) 421,030, 000 00 Mark iam Ferry 2 ........... -- - - --(Neosho).... -- --Grand 47 Locust Grove, Okla---------...... 90 feet-concrete, earth-------- 420,000 72,000 33, 715, 500 Fort Gibson ................ ....... ------------------- do.... .. 7.7 Fort Gibson, Okla----------............ 110 feet-concrete gravity- 1,287,000 73,800 45,000,000 1 Includes reservoir management and facilities for public use of the reservoir area. S For details of this project, see individual report. 3 None. 4 Does not include power installation. So * Based upon initial installation of 2-18, 000kw power units. 1864 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19 50 Operations and results during the fiscal year.-Work was con- tinued throughout the fiscal year on all reservoirs included in the comprehensive plan within the limits of the Tulsa district. Engi- neering studies and investigations, preliminary to preparation of construction plans were continued for the Elk City (Table Mound) Reservoir and the Neodesha Reservoir. The cost of work on these two reservoirs is reported in the cost and financial sum- mary shown below. Other reservoirs included in the comprehen- sive plan are in various stages of construction and are reported individually herein. (See Tulsa district index.) The cost during the fiscal year, exclusive of projects reported elsewhere was $8,213.98 for new work and the expenditures were $5,656.59. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The general comprehensive plan is approximately 22 percent complete based upon latest re- vised estimates of cost. The total cost, exclusive of projects reported elsewhere, to the end of the fiscal year 1950, was $95,157.59 for Neodesha Reservoir and $87,717.28 for Elk City (Table Mound) Reservoir, a total of $182,874.87. The expenditures were $180,488.22, all for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on June 30. 1950, $14,511.78 less $2,386.65 for outstanding accounts payable, a total of $12,135.13 will be applied as needed during the fiscal year 1951 to payment of expenses incurred for engineering stud- ies, surveys, and advance planning for the Elk City (Table Mound) and Neodesha Reservoir projects. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30 1950, including -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated .... $210, 000. 00 ..- $65, 000.00 $240, 000. 00 Cost---...--------- 68, 690. 76 $45, 517. 63 60, 244.09 $18, 829. 80 $8, 213.98 182, 874.87 Expenditures _. 72, 730.39 41,453.44 61, 388.15 22, 263.31 5, 656.59 180, 488.22 Maintenance: Appropriated--..--.......-----------... --------------...----------------------------------- Cost.............----------.... -----.. -- ------------ --.. -------- -- -------- ------------.. Expenditures............................---- ------------ ------------- -------------- ------------ ----------..................................... Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ..................... $57,125.13 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ...... -45,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ...... 12,125.13 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................. 35,165,000.00 33. 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.) FLOOD CONTROL-TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1365 Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the construction 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-control 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 abut- ment. A chute-type spillway 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, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana, for the generation of power, improvement of navigation, regulation of the flow of the Red River, and for other beneficial uses. The estimated cost of the project, revised in 1950, is $35,465,000 for construction and $26,165,000 for lands and damages, a total of $61,630,000. The estimated cost of annual maintenance, made in 1950, is $600,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, and amended by section 4, Public Law 868, Seventy-sixth Congress, third session, approved October 17, 1940. (See H. Doc. 541, 75th Cong., 3d sess., which contains the latest published maps.) The congressional act, Public Law 454, Seventy-eighth Con- gress, 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.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act, ap- proved June 28, 1938, applies. Operationsand results during the fiscal year.-Additional power generating equipment and accessories for the second power unit were applied by various equipment contractors and work covering installation of such equipment and construction of switchyard was completed, by contract, March 15, 1950. Repairs to turbine buckets (first unit) were completed and repairs to service gate frames were continued to 43 percent completion, by contract. The power- house was painted and painting of the surge tanks and penstocks was 27 percent complete. Contracts covering construction of main- tenance building and construction of two public comfort stations were awarded in June 1950: Work, was continued on construc- tion of recreational facilities, repairs to draft tube gate seals, re- pairs to gates, land acquisition, engineering investigations and de- sign. The completed structures were maintained and operated in a serviceable condition throughout the fiscal year. Operation of the project during the flood of May 1950 resulted in prevention of flood damages in the Red River Valley valued at $2,224,000. In addition, receipts from the sale of power were $1,025,500. Such 1366 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 receipts are not included in the cost and financial summary tabu- lated below. The cost during the fiscal year 1950 was $882,101.61 for new work and $537,459.54 for maintenance. The expenditures were $1,587,164.10. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project as a whole is es- sentially complete and is in operation. Construction of the project was begun in the summer of 1939 and storage for power genera- tion was started on January 7, 1944. Power from the first in- stalled unit was available on March 9, 1945. The second power unit was placed in operation on September 18, 1949. Of the total land authorized to be acquired for the Denison Reservoir, 195,440 acres, 99 percent of this acreage has been ac- quired and acquisition of the balance continues. In general, the work remaining to complete the project, in addition to the work presently under way and completion of con- tracts recently awarded, as enumerated above, consists of riprap protection on right bank below training wall, extension of riprap on upstream side of embankment, repairs to power head gates, in- stallation of tile floor in powerhouse, purchase and installation of equipment for cathodic protection for sluice gates, centralized lubrication system for main turbines, and load control and tele- metering equipment. The total cost to the end of the fiscal year was $59,168,512.12 for new work and $2,008,741.03 for maintenance. The total ex- penditures were $60,981,113.84. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1950, $510,107.20, plus accounts receivable $148.50 and fiscal year 1951 anticipated allotments of $208,000 for new work and $560,000 for maintenance during fiscal year 1950, a total of $1,278,255.70, will be applied to the following schedule of work: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950 .......................... $201,540.05 New work: Complete repairs to service gate frames, and power head gates, July 1950 to January 1951 ................................. $85,266,28 Complete final tests on turbines and radio network, July 1950 to August 1950 ...... 5,016.55 Grading of site and construction of main- tenance building, July 1950 to January 1951 .................................. 94,431.34 Painting of surge tank and penstock, July 1950 to August 1950 .................... 4,042.43 Placement of riprap protection on right bank below training wall, December 1950 to July 1951 ............................. 175,000.00 Installation of centralized lubricating system for main turbines and cathodic protection for sluice gates, October 1950 to June 1951 .................................... 10,000.00 Complete construction of two comfort sta- tions, July 1950 to December 1950 ...... 20,446.49 Continue construction of access roads to recreational areas and public-use facilities, July 1950 to January 1951 ............... 50,104.32 FLOOD CONTROL-TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1867 Additional land acquisition in J o h n s on County, Oklahoma, December 1950 to June 1951 .................................. 40,000.00 Continuation of detailed engineering design, and reservoir development planning, July 1950 to June 1951 ...................... 43,917.27 Total for new work .............................. 528,224.68 Maintenance: Operation of completed structures ........ 131,150.00 Ordinary maintenance and repairs ......... .128,925.97 Reservoir management ................... 178,415.00 Stream gaging, reservoir operation studies, and other special engineering studies and investigations ......................... 110,000.00 Total for maintenance ........................... . 548,490.97 Total for all work .............................. 1,278,255.70 The additional sums of $1,370,500 for new work and $550,000 for maintenance can be profitably expended for the following schedule of work during the fiscal year 1952. New work: Extension of riprap protection on main dam embankment, by continuing contract, July 1951 to June 1952 .............................. $367,200 Purchase of additional minor operating equip- ment for powerhouse and intake structure, by contract, August 1951 to June 1952 .......... 12,800 Purchase and installation of third power unit .. 975,000 Continuation of additional land acquisition pro- gram in Johnson County, Oklahoma, by hired labor, July 1951 to June 1952 .............. 10,000 Continuation of engineering studies investiga- tions, design and reservoir development plann- ing by hired labor, July 1951 to June 1952 .... 10,000 Total for new work ................................ 1,375,000 Maintenance: Operation of completed structures ............ 141,500 Ordinary maintenance and repairs .............. 160,200 Reservoir management ........................ 116,500 Stream gaging, reservoir operating studies and other special engineering studies and investiga- tions ...................................... 131,800 Total for maintenance .............................. 550,000 Total for all work ................................ 1,925,000 1368 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ----- 4-- - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated.... 4, 025, 668.00 $100, 000. 00 $499, 600.00 $550, 000.00 $59, 493, 989.04 Cost_.... .... 1,224,304.09 997,581.53 $1,647,260.10 1,791,042.88 882,101.61 59,168,512.12 Expenditures -... 951,955. 15 921,967. 42 1, 409, 769. 79 1, 732, 376. 58 1,084, 401.35 59, 007, 470. 92 Maintenance: Appropriated .- - 324, 832.00 423,000.00 310, 400.00 523,000.00 1,997, 232.00 Cost-.. . 249, 439. 26 295, 674. 63 411, 748.78 319,484.04 537, 459.54 2, 008, 741.03 Expenditures ..- 260, 283.29 292,186.35 406, 666. 83 326,144.96 502, 762. 75 1, 973,642. 92 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................... $175,642.94 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ........ 208,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ...... 383,642.94 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................... 1,928,010.96 34. 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 Denison 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 improve- ments, modified as required, and channel stabilzation at locations where levee setbacks are impossible or uneconomical. This act further authorized the incorporation of the several separate exist- ing projects for flood control along the Red River below Denison, above the jurisdiction of the Mississippi River Commission, into this project. The total estimated cost to the United States in the Tulsa District (revised in 1950) is $88,112,000 for construction and lands and damages. (See H. Doc. 602, 79th Cong., 2d sess.) Following are lists of the reservoirs and bank stabilization in the Tulsa district included in the general flood-control plan for the Red River below Denison Dam: Storage Drainage Estimated Project' Stream area cost Conser- Flood vation control Square miles Acre-feet Acre-feet Boswell Reservoir....--------- Boggy Creek, Okla.. ...- 2,300 35, 000 1,100, 000 $21, 450, 000 Hugo Reservoir---......----Kiamichi River, Okla.... 1,700 20,000 830, 000 18, 670, 000 Millwood Reservoir-.. Little River, Ark ... .--. 4, 100 50, 000 2,190, 000 47, 830, 000 Bank Stabilization--..---- Red River, Ark..... . .. -- . . 162, 000 Total------ - __-------------- - - - - 88,112,000 1Details are presented in individual reports. FLOOD CONTROL-TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1369 35. 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.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for flood control in the Red River Basin by construction of an earth-fill dam and concrete structure 12,450 feet long and rising 68 feet above the valley floor, with a reservoir providing for the storage of 1,- 100,000 acre-feet for flood control and 35,000 acre-feet for silta- tion, recreation and preservation of wildlife. A concrete channel spillway, controlled by eleven 50- by 25-foot gates on the weir crest, wi:,l provide for the passage of flood flows into the river valley below. The reservoir will be operated as a unit of a reservoir sys- tem for flood control in the Red River Basin. The estimated costs, revised in 1950, are $19,240,000 for con- struction and $2,210,000 for lands and damages, a total of $21,- 450,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act, approved July 24, 1946. Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act, ap- proved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during the fiscal year. Engineering studies and surveys were continued. The cost during the fiscal year was $29,795.64 and expenditures were $28,956.99. Condition at end of fiscal year. Advance planning studies pre- paratory to preparation of plans and specifications were approxi- mately 41 percent complete at the close of the year. The total cost to the end of the fiscal year was $105,839.17 and the expenditures were $104,888.18, all for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on June 30, 1950, $25,111.82 available for operations during fiscal year 1951, less payment of outstanding accounts of $950.99, will make a total of $24,160.83 available for expenses incurred in continuing the engineering studies and investigations that are now under way. The additional sum of $60,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing fiscal year 1952 for completion of preliminary planning studies. 1870 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated-..------------...........------------... $90,000.00 ------------- . $100,000,00 $190,000.00 Cost---.. . ..----- .........------------------------... 50, 221.22 $25, 822.31 29, 795. 64 105, 839.17 Expenditures------....--...------... ------------ 50,140. 23 25, 790.96 28, 956. 99 104, 888.18 Maintenance: Appropriated .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. C o st. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E xpenditures.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................. . $24,160.83 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................. 21,320,000.00 36. 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 and concrete structure 6,300 feet long and rising about 63 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 chan- nel spillway, controlled by nine 50- by 2'S-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 sys- tem for flood control in the Red River Basin. The estimated costs, revised in 1950, are $16,980,000 for con- struction and $1,690,000 for lands and damages, a total of $18,670,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act, approved July 24, 1946. Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act, ap- proved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Engineering studies and surveys were continued. The cost during the fiscal year was $6,053.25 and the expendi- tures were $5,864.85, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Advance planning studies prior to preparation of detailed plans and specifications were about 28 percent complete at the close of the fiscal year. The total cost for new work to the end of the fiscal year was $59,995.29, and the expenditures were $59,829.40. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on June 30, 1950, was $170.60, of which $165.89 will be required for payment of outstanding accounts payable. No work is scheduled for fiscal years 1951 and 1952. FLOOD CONTROL-TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1371 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- - - -_ _- -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated ....----------- ..------------ $60,000.00 - -. . 0... ..5 $60, 000.00 Cost... ... ....... .......... .... 23, 695. 94 $30, 246. 10 $6, 053. 25 59, 995. 29 Expenditures------------............--...........------------ 23, 665.37 30, 299.18 5, 864.85 59, 829.40 Maintenance: Appropriated .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C o st. . . - -.. - - -. -- - -.. - - - -. . -- -. - - . - - - -. . . . . . . . Expenditures----...--------------------------------------------------------....... Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................. $4.71 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................. .18,610,000.00 37. MILLWOOD RESERVOIR, LITTLE RIVER, ARK. Location.-The Millwood dam site is located on the Little River, 15.5 miles above its mouth, and about 10 miles northwest of Fulton, Hempstead County, Ark. (See sectional aeronautical chart, Shreveport sheet, scale 1:500,000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for flood control in the Red River Basin by construction of an earth-fill dam and concrete structure 18,900 feet long and rising about 60 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 1950, are $28,170,000 for con- struction and $19,660,000 for lands and damages, a total of $47,830,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act, approved July 24, 1946. Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act, ap- proved June 28, 1938, applies. Operationsand results during fiscal year. Engineering studies, investigations, surveys and other planning studies preliminary to actual preparation of plans and specifications were initiated and continued to approximately 32 percent completion. The cost during the fiscal year was $93,909.91 and the expendi- tures were $108,781.83, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Engineering studies and in- vestigations preparatory to the preparation of plans and speci- fications were well advanced and comparative studies to deter- mine possible alternate dam sites were approximately 40 percent complete. The total cost to the end of the fiscal year was $93,909.91 and the expenditures were $108,781.83. 1372 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on June 30, 1950, $91,218.17, plus accounts receivable in the amount of $14,- 882.55, and an anticipated allotment of $50,000 during the fiscal year 1951, a total of $156,100.72 new work funds, will be applied as follows: $10.63 will be utilized in payment of accounts out- standing on June 30, 1950, and the remainder, $156,090.09, will be utilized in payment of expenses incurred in continuing the engineering studies and investigations that are now under way. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated.----------------------------- --- ----.. $200,000.00 $200, 000.00 Cost--------- ------------ - -- --------- -- - 93, 909.91 93, O). 91 Expenditures...-----------------------------------------------108, 781.82 108, 781.83 Maintenance: Appropriated-- -- -----....-.......------------------------- Cost-. --- .--- . .. -------------------------- ..---------- .. ... .. .. -------------- ---.--------- Expenditu res ..----------- ----..----------- ..------------ =,...------ --... ... --........... ------------... Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................. $105.085.59 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 .... 50,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 .. 155,085.59 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................. 47,580,000.00 38. RED RIVER BELOW DENISON DAM, BANK STABILIZATION, ARKANSAS Location.-The project is located on the left bank of Red River between river mile 491 and 492 in the vicinity of Ogden, Ark. Existing project.-The project is designed to control caving along the left bank of Red River adjacent to the existing non- Federal levee of the Ogden Levee district. The plan of improve- ment would include construction of approximately 5,500 linear feet of bank protection consisting of grading and placement of sand and gravel blanket and dumped riprap. The estimated Federal cost is $162,000 and non-Federal costs, exclusive of costs to Ogden Levee district, are $20,000 cash con- tributions, of which $10,000 will be furnished by the Arkansas State Highway Commission and $10,000 by the Southwestern Gas & Electric Co. The Kansas City Southern Railroad has agreed to haul riprap without charge to the equivalent of a contribution of $50,000. The existing project was authorized in the 1946 Flood Control Act as set forth in House Document 602, Seventy-ninth Congress, Second Session. Local cooperation.-All land, rights-of-way, easements and spoils disposal areas required have been furnished by the Ogden Levee district, Ark. Operations and results during the fiscal year.-Detailed plans and specifications were initiated, by hired labor, in April 1950, FLOOD CONTROL-TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1873 and construction operations, by contract, were started June 12, 1950. The value of contributions by local interests will approxi- mate $70,000. The Kansas City Southern Railway agreed to assist in construction of the works by furnishing and transporting riprap stone. The Southwestern Gas & Electric Co. contributed $10,000, and the Arkansas State Highway Department advised that they were also contributing $10,000. The cost during the fiscal year was $5,495.25 and the expendi- tures were $9,854.19, all from regular funds. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction operations ac- complished during the year consisted of mobilization and develop- ment of source for riprap and opening quarry. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on June 30, 1950, consisted of $152,145.81 from regular funds and $10,000 from contributed funds, a total of $162,145.81. This unexpended balance $162,145.81, plus $4,358.94 accounts receivable and $10,- 000 forthcoming contributed funds, a total of $176,504.75, will be utilized during fiscal year 1951 in prosecution of the existing construction contract and attendant engineering and inspection cost. No additional funds are needed to be appropriated in fiscal year 1952 covering this reach of the river bank. Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to1946 New work: Appropriated--...........--------------------------..... -- $162,000.00 $162, 000.00 Cost----- ....------------......... -------------------------------------- 5,495.25 5,495.25 Expenditures....--------------------------------------.-----.--- 9, 854.19 9, 854.19 Maintenance: Appropriated.... ..... C ost _....._.-.. .... ...... ........... .. ................. .. ......... ... .. ... ............ Expenditures.... ....... ...................... .. .... ... ..... Exedte_-____________ _________ __________ ___________ ___________ ___________ Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950...... $34,691.75 CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- ------ -------- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated_ ....----------------------------..............------------ _ $10,000.00 $10,000.00 Cost-.....------.....................------------.----------.........--------------.--..-..............-----------...........----------- Expenditures---....-------------..................................................................--.............. Maintenance: Appropriated--... ----------------------............---------------------------------------- Cost-------..... ---------------------------------------------------------------- Expenditures----....------------............--------- ---......--------------....-------------------------..............-- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ...... $10,000 939127-51-vol. 1--87 1374 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 39. 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 threat- ened or destroyed by flood. Pursuant to section 5 of this act, the total amount of $320,298.70 has been allotted to the combined Denison and Tulsa districts for rescue work and emergency re- pairs. No rescue work was accomplished during the fiscal year. Re- pairs were made to levees damaged by flood during May 1949. The cost during the fiscal year was $17,776.91 and expendi- tures were $17,191.95. The balance unexpended on June 30, 1950, $7,623.07 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 emergency flood control work in the Tulsa district. For further information see Mississippi River Commission report, emergency work on tributaries of Mississippi River. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated . --- ---- ----------------------------------------------......----- C ost .. . . . . . ...... ---- --.. . . ..--... . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . Expenditures ... . . . . . --.... .... ..- . . - - - -- ----- - - - - - - - - ---- Maintenance: Appropriated.... ...... . .... .. $48, 970.00 $9, 300.00 -$2, 971.30 $320, 298.70 Cost---...- ------. $164, 273. 90 $22, 424.82 6, 914.37 31, 870. 59 17, 776.91 313, 260. 59 Expenditures _ ..- - 164, 268.10 17, 996.21 10, 287.78 32, 933.09 17,191.95 312, 675. 63 40. EMERGENCY FLOOD-CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC LAWS 138 AND 318, SEVENTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS, AND PUBLIC LAW 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 Law 138, Seventy-eighth Congress; in the act approved May 29, 1944, Public Law 318, Seventy-eighth Congress; and in the act approved June 5, 1945, Public Law 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 threatened or de- FLOOD CONTROL--TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1375 stroyed by later floods. The amount of $934,195.56 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 1950, and consisted principally of placing fill material for repair, restoration, and strengthening of levees damaged by floods in 1948 and 1949. The cost during the fiscal year was $12,557.69, and the expendi- tures were $19,274.82. On June 30, 1950, there was no unexpended balance. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including --. - . -. -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated... Cost... ----. --. -. --. -. ---. --. ---. --. --. ---... .... E xpenditures.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .,... ... . .-.. . . . . . Maintenance: Appropriated....-- $55, 000.00 -$75, 000.00 $65, 880.13 $4, 750.00 -$9,171.26 $925, 024.30 Cost-........... 179,139. 20 26, 566.97 38, 377.44 10, 523.74 12, 557. 69 925, 024.30 Expenditures .... 191, 315.10 32,225.95 36, 864.92 5,319.13 19, 274.82 925, 024.30 41. EMERGENCY FLOOD-CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC LAW 858, EIGHTIETH CONGRESS The Flood Control Act, approved June 30, 1948, authorized the sum of $25,000,000 as an emergency fund for the repair or main- tenance of any flood-control work threatened or destroyed by floods. Pursuant to section 208 of this act, the total amount of $120,699.39 has been allotted to the Tulsa district. Repairs were made to levees damaged by the floods of 1948 and 1949. The cost during fiscal year 1950 was $108,805.10, and expendi- tures were $120,699.39. On June 30, 1950, there was no unexpended balance. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated...-- ------------------------- ----------------------------- Cost... Expenditures_.. ....... ... .. ._ Maintenance: Appropriated.._ ...------------_ _ _...... .............. $161,850.00 -$41,150. 61 $120,699.39 Cost-...._... ..----- ---------------- 11, 894.29 108, 805.10 120, 699. 39 Expenditures.-... .. .....-------------- ---.... 120,699.39 120, 699.39 1876 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 42. 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 expended 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 pro- tection in the vicinity of Bradens 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 re- allotted to emergency bank protection at the latter location. Work at Tulsa was completed during fiscal year 1947 by contract and hired labor, at a total cost of $52,208.79, and all excess funds were revoked during fiscal year 1949. Total cost and expenditures to date are $53,995.53. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ------ --- ---- - -- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated-... --................ ...- - -- $46, 004.47 ...........-------------- $53, 995. 53 Cost...-----------........ $51,471.66 $1, 267.95- .-..... ... .....-.. . __._.__-.. ....... 53, 995.53 Expenditures.... 48, 707.33 4, 077. 54- .- - --------------................ -.... 53, 995. 53 Maintenance: Appropriated.... . ..------------------------ __.-------------- -------------------------- Cost... ...................................................................... Expenditures..-----------------------------------.......-------------------_----.--- 43. EMERGENCY BANK PROTECTION WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED JULY 24, 1946 The Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946, authorized the Secretary of War to allot not to exceed $1,000,000 per year for the construction of emergency bank protection works to prevent flood damage to highways, bridge approaches, and public works, when, in the opinion of the Chief of Engineers such work is ad- visable: Provided that not more than $50,000 shall be allotted for this purpose at any single locality for any one fiscal year. In addition to funds previously allotted pursuant to this act, the sum of $50,000 wasmade available during the fiscal year 1950 for additional emergency bank protection work on the Arkansas River in the vicinity of Haskell, Okla. Construction operations, by contract, were started on the bank protection works at Haskell on January 16, 1950, and completed on April 24, 1950, at a total cost of $49,874.74. The cost during the fiscal year was $49,884.91 and the expendi- tures were $49,914.60, all for new work. The total cost to June 30, 1950, including $33,765.88 for com- pleted engineering work for emergency bank protection work on FLOOD CONTROL-TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1877 the Arkansas River in the vicinity of Bradens Bend, Okla., was $129,711.57 and expenditures were $129,702.46. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on June 30, 1950, $3,368.49 will be utilized as follows: The sum of $125.26, surplus to the needs of the Haskell project is not required and will be reported for revocation. $3,234.12 will be applied for hired labor in connection with continued engineering studies at Bradens Bend, Okla., and $9.11 will be utilized for outstanding accounts payable. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - - - -- - --- - - - - - - - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated- .------------------------ $48,070.95 $35, 000.00 $50, 000.00 $133,070.95 Cost ... . ...--------- .------------..------------ 1, 720.81 78,105.85 49, 884.91 129, 711.57 Expenditures---.... ..------------------------ 1,504.15 78, 283.71 49, 914. 60 129, 702.46 Maintenance: Appropriated--...----------- ----------------------------------------------------- Cost-...--------------- ------------------- ------------------------------------- Expenditures... ------------------------------------------- ------------------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ...... $3,359.38 44. SNAGGING AND CLEARING UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED JULY 24, 1946 The Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946, authorized the Secretary of War to allot not to exceed $1,000,000 for removing accumulated snags and other debris, and clearing and straight- ening the channel in navigable streams and tributaries thereof, when, in the opinion of the Chief of Engineers such work is advisable in the interest of flood control: Provided that not more than $50,000 shall be expended for this purpose for any single tributary for any one fiscal year. In addition to funds previously allotted pursuant to this act, the additional sum of $50,000 was made available during the fiscal year 1950 for snagging and clearing Cherry and Red Fork Creeks, Tulsa County, Okla. Preliminary construction plans are complete and local interests were furnished drawings showing the limits of protection provided and the limits of rights-of-way required. The cost during the fiscal year was $2,484.20 and expenditures were $2,840.28, all for new work at Cherry and Red Fork Creeks. The total cost to June 30, 1950, including completed work at Slough Creek, tributary of Red River was $20,456.96, and expen- ditures were $20,813.04 all for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on June 30, 1950, $47,159.72 plus accounts receivable in the amount of $356.08, a total of $47,515.80, will be utilized for clearing and straight- ening Cherry Creek and Red Fork Creek channels during fiscal year 1951, provided local interests furnish necessary rights-of- entry. 1378 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to1946 New work: Appropriated- ----- ----------- -- $50,000.00 -$33, 027. 24 $50,000.00 $67, 972.76 Cost------------------------ - 1,823.93 16, 148.83 2, 484.20 20, 456. 96 Expenditures .-. . . - -1, 625. 82 16, 346.94 2, 840.28 20, 813.04 Maintenance: Appropriated .. ....... . .--..- - - - - C ost. ..... . . - - - ..--- ..- . . . _. . . . . . . . .--- . . . . . ..- - -- - - Expenditures .......................................................................... Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .... $47,515.80 45. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES FOR FLOOD CONTROL The cost of work during the fiscal year was $132,486.74 and the expenditures were $140,183.35. The balance unexpended on June 30, 1950, $21,022.65 plus accounts receivable $5,872.01 and an allotment of $55,000 for the fiscal year 1951, a total of $81,- 894.66 will be applied to payment of expenses to be incurred under this heading during fiscal year 1951. In addition to the work currently under way under this head- ing, the sum of $450,000 is being made available, during the fiscal year 1951, for preparation of a comprehensive basin-wide investi- gation of the Arkansas, White and Red Rivers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Kansas and Missouri. Part of these additional funds ($150,000) will be utilized by the Arkansas-White-Red Office, Southwestern Division, Tulsa, Okla. The balance will be utilized by the Tulsa district. The additional sum of $717,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1952 for continuation of work on the com- prehensive A-W-R report, divided as follows: $517,000 for the Tulsa district and $200,000 for the Arkansas, White, Red Office, Southwestern Division, Tulsa, Okla. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated....--------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost...------------------------------------------------------------------------- Expenditures .. ------------------------------------------------------------- Maintenance: Appropriated.... $150,000.00 ---. $115, 000.00 $160, 500.00 $56, 830.00 $2,026,791.35 356, 849.38 $153, 426.88 Cost-----... ------....... 47, 887. 95 125, 083.23 132, 486. 74 1, 999, 896. 69 Expenditures ..- _ 341, 282. 84 172, 790. 27 47, 601.29 123, 680.18 140,183.35 2, 005, 768. 70 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................... $26,869.16 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ...... 505,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ........ 526,869.16 FLOOD CONTROL-TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1379 46. INACTIVE FLOOD-CONTROL PROJECTS Cost and expenditures to For last June 30, 1950 Estimated full report amount Name of project see Annual required to Report complete for- New work Maintenance ARKANSAS RIVER, MAIN STEM AND MINOR TRIBUTARIES 1. B ig Slough to B elle P 2-- - - - -- - -- - - e, - lain - -K - -an- s. - - ..... - - - .. - - - - - 1937 . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. $1,650,200 2. 3. Augusta, Kans.3 Winfield, Kans.3 ------------------------- __ _ 1938--------------------------- _ __ -(4) 1937 ----------------------------- (4) 2- - - 4. Monett, Missouri ..................... 1948 ----.......... 596,000 5. Fort Gibson Bottom , Okla._- . .---------- 1948 $219.74 ....... 609,780 6. Dirty Creek Bottom, Okla. 6. _ 1948 538.02----- - _-. 946, 500 7. Big Skin Bayou-Camp 5Creek Bottom, - - - -Okla. - - 1948 209.78 .............. _ 717, 500 8. Moffett Bottom, Okla. ____ 1948 10, 824.06 1, 715, 000 9. Tucker Lake Bottom, 2Okla. 5- ... - 1949 550. 94 949, 500 10. Braden Bottom, Okla. 6-. 1949 13, 363.30 337, 600 GRAND (NEOSHO) RIVER 2 - -- - - - - - -- - - - 11. Florence, Kans. . 2. _ _ _ 1937 17, 000 12. Cottonwood Falls, 2 Kans. 7--- --- 1937 .........--.... 7, 200 13. Emporia, Kans. 7- - _ -_ - -1937 .--.-_........... 22. 700 14. Neosho Rapids, Lyon County, Kans.2 . 1937 -. 38, 900 2 15. Burlington, Kans. 7.. -- 1937 ............. 27,000 16. Le Roy, Kans.2 7 2 1937 ---------------- 9,600 17. Neosho Falls, Woodson 2 County, Kans. 8 1937 --... .32, 400 18. Humboldt, Kans.2 -.... .1937- -------------------------- 19,300 19. Chetopa, Kans. 8,......-1937 -------- _----- 28, 600 20. Cherokee County, Kans.2 s.. 1937 .-- _-_.. ........ 234, 000 21. Iola, Kans.___-- --------------- 1939 22, 289.80 -- --... (4) VERDIGRIS RIVER 22. Verdigris River from mouth to Madison, Kans.2 -............- 1938 ------------ (9)231,800 23. West of Fredonia, Wilson County, Kans..___ 1937 1937 ............... 189,900 195,0 00 24. West of Benedict, Wilson County, Kans.s.. 25. West of Elk City, Montgomery County, Kans........ .............. 1987 81,400 26. Caney Creek, Washington County, Okla., and Chautauqua 2 and Montgomery Coun- ties, Kans. ....---------------------------- 1937 ............... 157,600 SALT FORK OF ARKANSAS RIVER 2- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 27. Blackwell, Okla. 2 . _ 1937 - --- --- - 50,000 28. Cherokee, Okla 6 . - - - - --.. .. 1949 30, 012. 54- - ....... 1, 195, 010 NORTH FORK OF RED RIVER 29. Lugert Reservoir, North Fork of Red River, Okla....---------------------------------1942 1,130, 000 (10o) I In 1937 the projects were reported by the Memphis district; in 1938 and 1939 by the Little Rock district. 2 Awaiting local cooperation. 3 Project completed by Kansas Works Progress Administration. 4 Complete. 6 In conformance with provisions of the 1944 Flood Control Act, local interests were no lied cn 'ept.18th, 1947, that authorization for construction of the project will expire 5 years from that date unless assurances of local cooperation satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army are received prior to that time. 6 In conformance with provisions of the 1944 Flood Control Act, local interests were notified on Oct. 9, 1947, that authorization for construction of the project will expire 5 years from that date unless assurances of local cooperation satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army are received prior to that time. 7 In conformance with provisions of the 1944 Flood Control Act, local interest were notified on Oct. 31, 1947, that authorization for construction of the project will expire 5 years from that date unless assurances of local cooperation satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army are received prior to that time. 8 In conformance with provisions of the 1944 Flood Control Act, local interests were notified on Nov. 5, 1947, that authorization for construction of the project will expire 5 years from that date unless assurances of local cooperation satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army are received prior to that time. 9 Some work on this project was done by Wilson County (Kan.) Civil Works Administration in 1933 and 1934. 10The participation by the War Department in the financing of the project has been completed. 1380 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 47. PLANT ALLOTMENT, TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ----------- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to1946 New work: Appropriated. _--_ ___ $300, 000.00 ------------------ $364, 607. 04 Cost... Expenditures.-.- -$36, 503.08 110,-914.42 -$171, 431. 79 -$94, 711.87 $251, 495. 26 -29, 464.44 Maintenance: Appropriated ..---.. . ._.. . . . . . . . . . . . Cost----..........-------------------------- Expenditures ----..- _---------__--------_-----------_---------------------__--..--- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .... $370,436.82 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood-control acts and committee resolutions __ Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation I- 1-- -- Altus project, Okla............. Flood Control Commit- tee resolution, Apr. 13, 1938. Arkansas City and vicinity Flood Control Commit- flood protection, Cowley tee resolution, May 5, County, Arkansas River 1944. Basin, Kans. Arkansas River and tributaries Commerce Committee in the vicinity of Bixby, resolution, May 22, Okla., in the interest of flood 1945. control. Arkansas River, Chikaskia Commerce Committee River, Okla., and Kans., resolution, Nov. 6,1944. tributary of Salt Fork. Arkansas River and tributaries, House Public Works for flood control and related Committee resolution, purposes at Enid, Okla. Jan. 28, 1947. Arkansas River for flood control Flood Control Commit- at and in the vicinity of tee resolution, Jan. 21, Hutchinson, Kans. 1944. Arkansas River and tributaries, Flood Control Commit- from Hutchinson, Kans. to the tee resolution, June 21. Kansas-Oklahoma State Line. 1944. Arkansas River and tributaries, Flood Control Commit- June 23, .....-... Unfavorable. with respect to flood control on tee resolution, April 1950. Hickory Creek. 19, 1946. Arkansas River at Kingfisher, House Public Works Okla. Committee resolution, July 6, 1949. Arkansas River, Little River Commerce Committee Watershed, Okla. a tributary resolution, Jan. 15, 1944. of Canadian River. Arkansas River and tributaries Commerce Committee Aug. 16,1949; S. 107, 81st Favorable, to modify the Mannford Dam resolution, Feb. 21, Cong., 1st and Reservoir-project, Okla. 1946. sess. Arkansas River in Kan., Okla., House Public Works and Ark., with a view to flood Committee resolution, control, with reference to Ok- June 27, 1950. mulgee Creek in Okla. Arkansas River and tributaries Flood Control Commit- May 19, Unfavorable. with a view of flood protection tee resolution, Mar. 22, 1950. for town 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 Cimar- 1945. ron River, particularly at Ponca City, Okla. See footnotes at end of table. FLOOD CONTROL-TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1881 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood-control acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Arkansas River, Salt Creek Flood Control Act, Aug. and tributaries, Osage County, 18, 1941. Okla. Arklansas River and tributaries, Senate Public Works for flood control at and in Committee resolution, vicinity of Strong City. May 9, 1949. Arkansas River, vicinity of House Public Works Tamaha, Okla., Sans Bois Committee resolution, Creek and tributaries, within June 27, 1950. Short Mountain Reservoir area. Arkansas River and tributaries, Flood Control Commit- and the Walnut River, and its tee resolution, May 5, tributaries, Kans., for flood 1944. control at and in the vicinity of Arkansas City, Cowley County, Kans. Arkansas, White, and Red River Flood Control Act, May Basins, Ark., La., Okla., Tex., 17, 1950. N. Mex., Colo., Kans., and Mo., with a view to developing comprehensive and integrated plans of improvement for navi- gation, flood control, domestic and municipal water supplies, reclamation and irrigation, de- velopment and utilization of hydroelectric power, conserva- tion of soil, forest and fish and wildlife resources including such consideration of recreation uses, salinity and sediment control, and pollution abate- ment as may be provided for under Federal2 policies and procedures. Big Canyon, Washita River, Flood Control Act, Dec. -------------- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Okla.' 22, 1944. Big Elk Creek, Okla. .-. _do.......... . .. . -------------- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Bixby flood protection, Arkansas Commerce Committee -------------- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - River, Okla. resolution, May 22, 1945. Canadian River and its tribu- Commerce Committee -------------- - - - - - - - - - - - - taries, Tex. and Okla. resolution, June 5,1944. Cane Creek, tributary of Arkan- House Public Works -------------- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - sas River, Okla. Committee resolution, August 17, 1949. Chikaskia River, Okla. and Commerce Committee -------------- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Kans. (tributary of Salt Fork resolution, Nov.6,1944. of Arkansas River). i Clear and Dogy Creeks, Okla. Flood Control Act, Aug. -------------- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18, 1941. Coal Creek, Ckla........... House Public Works -------------- ____deese-_-_ Committee resolution, June 2;, 1950. Cossatot River, Ark.1'............ Flood Control Act, June -------------- ____-___-___e_ 22, 1936. Cossatot River, Sevier County, Flood Control Act, May -------------- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Ark.' 6, 1936. Cottonwood Creek, Logan and Senate Public Works -------------- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Oklahoma Counties for flood Committee resolution, control at and in vicinity of June 22, 1949. Guthrie, Okla. Deep Fork, Okla., for flood Flood Control Commit- ___ -------------- control. tee resolution, Feb. 23, 1944. Deep Red Run, Tillman County, Flood Control Act, Dec. -------------- Okla.1' 22, 1944. See footnotes at end of table. 1382 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Status of all investigationsfor flood control called for by flood-control acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Denison Reservoir, Red River, Senate Public Works Tex. and Okla., with reference Committee resolution, to a crossing over Lake Texoma August 18, 1949. at the Willis Site. Denison Reservoir, Red River, House Public Works Tex. and Okla., with reference Committee resolution, to a crossing over Lake Texoma April 21, 1950. at the Willis Site. Dirty Creek, Muskogee County, Flood Control Act, Aug. Okla. 11, 1939. Dogy and Clear Creeks, tribu- Flood Control Act, Aug. taries of Arkansas River, Okla. 18, 1941. Dry Cimarron River, Union Flood Control Act, May County New Mexico, and Ci- 17, 1950. marron River, Okla., Colo., and Kans. Eagletown Reservoir, Okla.' .-. Flood Control Act, June 22, 1936. E lm C reek , O k l a . . . . . . . .. . . Flood Control Act, Dec. 22, 1944. Enid flood protection and related House Public Works purposes, Arkansas River Committee resolution, Basin, Okla. Jan. 28, 1947. Eufaula Reservoir, Okla., on Flood Control Act, June South Canadian River. 22, 1936. Fort Towson Dam and flood- Flood Control Act, July control reservoir, Gates Creek, 24, 1946. Okla., with a view to comple- tion of dam.1 Gates Creek and tributaries, - do.... -- - - - - - - Okla., with a view to the completion of the Fort Towson Dam1 and flood-control reser- voir. Guthrie, Okla., for flood control Senate Public Works on Cottonwood Creek, Logan Committee resolution, and Oklahoma Counties. June 22, 1949. Hutchinson and vicinity, Arkan- Flood Control Commit- sas River Basin, Kans. tee resolution, Jan. 21, 1944. Illinois River, Okla., Tenkiller Flood Control Act, June Jan. 11, 1950 .. .... . Unfavorable. Ferry Reservoir. 22, 1936. Index, Tex., bank stabilization Committee on Public -. . . . . . . . . . . -.. . on Red River in vicinity of Works resolution, Mar. Index, Tex. 12, 1949. Johns and Kingfisher Creeks, Senate Public Works Okla. Committee resolution, Apr. 15, 1949. Kiamichi River, Okla.' ... .... Flood Control Act, June 28, 1938. Kingfisher and Johns Creeks, Senate Public Works Okla. Committee resolution, Apr. 15, 1949. Little Elk Creek, Okla.1 Flood Control Act, Dec. 22, 1944. Little Red River Van Buren House Public Works County, Ark., for flood control Committee resolution, on Archy Fork (tributary of Jan. 28, 1947. the White River, Mo., and Ark.). Little River, Ark, I.....__.. Flood Control Act, May 6, 1936. Do l....................------------------ Flood Control Act, June 22, 1936. Little River watershed, Okla., Commerce Committee tributary of the Arkansas resolution, Jan. 15, River. 1944. Little River watershed, Okla., Flood Control Commit- for flood control and allied tee resolution, Feb. 23, purposes. 1944. Lost Creek, Mo., at and in the Flood Control Act, July vicinity of Seneca, Mo. 24, 1946. Lost Creek for flood protection Flood Control Commit- ------------" ------------ for town of Secena, Mo. tee resolution, Nov. 15, 1945. See footnotes at end of table. FLOOD CONTROL-TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1888 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood-control acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Mangum-Salt Fork Greer Coun- Flood Control Act, Aug. ty, Okla.t 11, 1939. Mannford Dam and Reservoir, Commerce Committee Aug.16,1949 S. 107, 81st Favorable. Arkansas River Basin, Okla. resolution, Feb. 21, Cong., 81st 1946. sess. Mountain Fork of Sans Bois House Public Works Creek within Short Mountain Committee resolution, Reservoir area, Arkansas River June 27, 1950. in vicinity of Tomaha, Okla., including. Millwood Reservoir, Arkansas, Flood Control Act, May in the Red River Basin. 17, 1950. Okmulgee Creek, Okla....... House Public Works Committee resolution, June 27, 1950. Okmulgee Creek, Okla...... Senate Public Works Committee resolution, July 30, 1949. Oologah Reservoir on Verdigris House Public Works River, Okla., with the view to Committee resolution, possible relocation or reduction June 17, 1948. in size of the. Pease River and tributaries, Tex.1' Flood Control Act, June 22, 1936. May 19,1950-------------.----------- Pierce City, Mo., Arkansas River Flood Control Commit- May 19, 1950. ------------- Unfavorable. flood protection. tee resolution, Mar. 22, 1946. Ponca City, Arkansas River Flood Control Commit- Basin, Okla. tee resolution, July 3, 1945. Pryor Creek, tributary of Grand Senate Public Works (Neosho) River in Okla. Committee resolution, Feb. 10, 1950. Purdy Reservoir on Rush Creek, Flood Control Act, Aug. Okla.' 11, 1939. Red River, Ark.1' ........- Flood Control Act, June 22, 1936. Do...... . ......... .. .. Flood Control Act, May 6, 1936. Red, Arkansas, and White River Flood Control Act, May Basins, Ark., La., Okla., Tex., 17, 1950. N. Mex., Colo., Kans., and Mo., with a view to developing comprehensive and integrated plans of improvement for navi- gation, flood control, domestic and municipal water supplies, reclamation and irrigation, de- velopment and utilization of hydroelectric power, conserva- tion of soil, forest and fish and wildlife resources including such consideration of recreation uses, salinity and sediment con- trol, and pollution abatement as may be provided for under2 Federal policies and procedures. Red River below Denison, Tex., Flood Control Commit- for flood protection on main tee resolution, Apr. 19, stem (final report). 1945. Red River, La., Ark., Okla. and Rivers and Harbors Tex., for navigation, flood Committee resolution, control, water power and Feb. 25, 1938. irrigation.' Red River, La., Ark., Okla., and Commerce Committee Tex., and connecting water- resolution, Feb. 8,1939; ways, singly or together for Flood Control Com- navigation, flood control and mittee resolution, Jan. irrigation .' 26, 1939; Rivers and Harbors Committee resolution, Jan. 24,1939. See footnotes at end of table. 1384 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood-control acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Red River at Index, Texas .. House Public Works Committee resolution, July 6, 1949. Red River, Texas, bank stabiliza- Senate Public Works tion in the vicinity of Index, Committee resolution, Tex. Mar. 12, 1949. Red River for flood-control works Flood Control Commit- in Washita Valley, Okla. tee resolution, Apr. 14, 1937. Red River, Salt Fork of, and Flood Control Act, June tributaries, Okla.1 28, 1938. Red River, La., Ark., Okla. Rivers and Harbors and Tex., for navigation, flood Committee resolution, control, water power, irrigation May 9, 1944. or water conservation on Wichita River, Tex. Red River, Tex., and Okla., Senate Public Works Denison Dam, with reference Committee resolution, to a crossing over Lake Texoma Aug. 18, 1949; and at the Willis Site. House Public Works Committee resolution, Apr. 21, 1950. Red River, Tex., Okla., Ark., and Senate Public Works La., downstream from Denison Committee resolution, Dam to determine if existing Jan. 28, 1949. project should be modified by substitution of smaller reser- voirs for flood control, hydro- electric power, recreation, and allied purposes. Rush Creek, Purdy Reservoir, Flood Control Act, Aug. Okla.1 11, 1939. Saddle Mountain, Okla.1 .. .._ Flood Control Act, Dec. 22, 1944. Sallisaw Creek, tributary of House Public Works Arkansas River, Okla. Committee resolution, Mar. 15, 1949. Salt Creek of Arkansas River and Flood Control Act, Aug. tributaries, Osage County, 18, 1941. Okla. Salt Fork, a tributary of Arkan- Commerce Committee sas River, and Chikaskia River, resolution, Nov. 6,1944. Okla. and Kans. Salt Fork, Okla.'. ............ Flood Control Act, Dec. 22, 1944. Salt Fork of Red River and tribu- Flood Control Act, June taries, Okla.1 28, 1938. Salt Fork-Mangum, Greer Coun- Flood Control Act, Aug. ty, Okla.1 11, 1939. Sanford, Tex., for construction of Flood Control Commit- Dam on South Canadian River, tee resolution, Jan. 21, New Mex., Tex., and Okla., at 1944. or in vicinity of. Sans Bois Creek and tributaries, House Public Works Okla., Arkansas River, vicinity Committee resolution, of Tamaha, Okla., and includ- June 27, 1950. ing Mountain Fork of; within Short Mountain Reservoir area. Seneca, Lost Creek, Arkansas Flood Control Act, July River Basin, Mo. 24, 1946. Seneca Lost Creek, Arkansas Flood Control Commit- River Basin, Mo. tee resolution, Nov. 15, 1945. Short Mountain Reservoir area, House Public Works Arkansas River in vicinity of Committee resolution, Sans Bois Creek and tribu- June 27, 1950. taries, vicinity of Tamaha, Okla., including Mountain Fork. South Canadian River, Eufaula Flood Control Act, June Reservoir, Okla., on. 22, 1936. See footnotes at end of table. FLOOD CONTROL--TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1385 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood-control acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress ° No. mendation South Canadian River, Okla.-... Flood Control Act, Aug. 28, 1937. South Canadian River, N. Mex., Flood Control Commit- Tex., and Okla., fr constru - tee resolution, Jan. 21, tion of a dam at or in the 1944. vicinity of Sanford, Tex. Strong City, Kans., for flood Senate Public Works control on Cottonwood River Committee resolution, at and in vicinity. May 9, 1949. Tamaha, Okla., Arkansas River, House Public Works vicinity of Sans Bois Creek and Committee resolution, tributaries within Short Moun- June 27, 1950. tain Reservoir area, including Mountain Fork, Okla. Tenkiller Ferry Reservoir on Flood Control Act, June Jan. 11, 1950 ...------------- I Unfavorable. Illinois River, Okla. 22, 1936. Turkey Creek, Okla.1..... Flood Control Act, Dec. 22, 1944. Verdigris River, Kans. and Okla. Flood Control Commit- tee resolution, Apr. 23, 1942. Verdigris River, Okla., and Kans. House Public Works with the view to possible re- Committee resolution, location of reduction in size of June 17, 1948. the Oologah Reservoir. Walnut Bayou, Little River Flood Control Act, Aug. County, Ark.1 28, 1937. Walnut River and its tributaries, Flood Control Commit- for flood control at and in the tee resolution, May 5, vicinity of Arkansas City, 1944. Cowley County, Kans., Arkan- sas River and tributaries. ashita River, Big Canyon, Flood Control Act, Dec. Murray County, Okla.' 22, 1944. Washita River, Okla.' Flood Control Act, Aug. 28, 1937. Do........ - Flood Control Commit- tee resolution, Apr. 14, 1937. Washita River, Okla.1.......... Commerce Committee resolution, Feb. 8,1939; Flood Control Com- mittee resolution, Jan. 26, 1939; Rivers and Harbors Committee resolution,Jan. 24, 1939. White, Arkansas, and Red River Flood Control Act, May Basins, Ark., La., Okla., Tex., 17, 1950. N. Mex., Colo., Kans., and Mo., with a view to developing comprehensive and integrated plans of improvement for navi- gation, flood control, domestic and municipal water supplies, reclamation and irrigation, de- velopment and utilization of hydroelectric power, conserva- tion of soil, forest and fish and wildlife resources including such consideration of recreation uses, salinity and sediment control, and pollution abate- ment as may be provided for under Federal 2 policies and procedures. Wichita River, Tex., navigation, Rivers and Harbors .......... flood control, power, irrigation, Committee resolution, or water conservation.' May 9, 1944. See footnotes at end of table. 1886 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood-control acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Willis Site, Denison Reservoir, Senate Public Works ....----------- Red River, Tex., and Okla., Committee resolution, with reference to a crossing over Aug., 18, 1949; and at the. House Public Works Committee resolution, Apr. 21, 1950. 1To be incorporated in a comprehensive report on Red River and tributaries, La., Ark., Okla., and Tex., for navigation, flood control, power, and irrigation, which will be prepared by the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors. 2 Tulsa District has been assigned coordination functions and is to prepare and edit that part of the report pertaining to the Arkansas River Basin and the Red River Basin, assisted by the Albuquerque, Little Rock, Vicksburg and New Orleans Districts. The report in its final form is to be prepared by the Arkansas-White-Red Office. IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE ST. LOUIS, MO., DISTRICT This district comprises those portions of southwestern Illinois and eastern Missouri embraced in the drainage basin of the Missis- sippi River and its western tributaries, exclusive of the Missouri River, between the mouth of the Ohio River and mile 300 above the same, and of its eastern tributaries to Hamburg Bay at mile 261 on the left bank, exclusive of the tributary basin of the Illi- nois waterway upstream of the new La Grange Lock and Dam at mile 80.15 above the confluence of the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers. The district also includes the drainage basin in Missouri tributary to the Little River diversion channel. Report on Missis- sippi River between the Missouri River and mile 300 is included in the report on Mississippi River between Missouri River and Minneapolis, Minn. Report on that portion of the Illinois River downstream of the new La Grange Lock and Dam is included in report on Illinois waterway, Illinois, contained in the report of the district engineer, Chicago, Ill. District engineer: Col. R. E. Smyser, Jr., Corps of Engineers, to December 30, 1949; Col. B. C. Snow, Corps of Engineers, since that date. Division engineer of the Upper Mississippi Valley Division, St. Louis, Mo., comprising the St. Louis, Mo., Rock Island, Ill., and St. Paul, Minn., districts: Col. Clark Kittrell, Corps of Engineers, to December 18, 1949; Brig. Gen. Don G. Shingler, U. S. Army, December 19, 1949, to May 22, 1950; and Col. C. B. Snow, Corps of Engineers, acting from that date. IMPROVEMENTS Navigation Flood Control-Continued Page Page 1. Mississippi River between 8. Cape Girardeau, Missouri. 1398 the Ohio and Missouri 9. North Alexander drainage Rivers ......... ...... 1388 and levee district, Illinois 1398 2. Mississippi River between 10. Clear Creek drainage and the Missouri River and levee district, Illinois .. 1400 Minneapolis, Minnesota 11. Miller Pond drainage dis- (St. Louis district) .... 1394 trict, Illinois .......... 1401 3. Illinois Waterway, Illinois 12. Preston drainage and levee (St. Louis district) .... 1394 district, Illinois ........ 1403 4. Examinations, surveys, and 13. Grand Tower drainage and contingencies (general). 1394 levee district, Illinois .. 1404 5. Inactive navigation pro- 14. Degognia and Fountain jects ................... 1395 Bluff levee and drainage 6. Plant allotment .......... 1395 district, Illinois ........ 1406 15. Perry County drainage and Flood control levee districts Nos. 1, 2 7. East Cape Girardeau and and 3, Missouri ........ 1408 Clear Creek drainage 16. Prairie du Rocher and district, Illinois ........ 1396 vicinity, Illinois ........ 1410 1887 1388 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Flood Control-Continued Flood Control-Continued Pag e Page 17. Stringtown-Fort Chartres 27. Emergency flood-control and Ivy Landing, Illi- work under authority of nois .................. 1412 Public Laws 138 and 318, 18. Fort Chartres and Ivy Seventy-eighth Congress, Landing drainage district Public Law 75, Seventy- No. 5, Illinois ........ 1414 ninth Congress, and Pub- 19. Harrisonville and Ivy lic Law 102, Eightieth Landing drainage and Congress .............. 1429 levee district No. 2, Illi- 28. Emergency protection for nois ................... 1415 certain highway and rail- 20. Columbia drainage and road facilities from flood levee district No. 3, Illi- damage in the vicinity of nois ................... 1417 Price Landing, Mo. (sec. 21. Wilson and Wenkel and 12, Flood Control Act ap- Prairie du Pont drain- proved December 22, age and levee districts, 1944) ................ 1430 Illinois ................ 1418 29. Preliminary examinations, 22. East St. Louis and vicin- surveys, and contingen- ity, Illinois ............ 1420 cies for flood control .. 1431 23. Chouteau, Nameoki, and 30. Snagging and clearing Venice drainage and under authority of sec- levee district, Illinois .. 1422 tion 2 of the Flood Con- 24. Wood River drainage and trol Act approved Au- levee district, Illinois .. 1423 gust 28, 1937, as amended 1431 25. Upper Mississippi River 31. Inactive flood-control pro- Basin, St. Louis district 1426 jects .................. 1432 26. Emergency flood-control work under authority of the Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941 1428 1. MISSISSIPPI RIVER BETWEEN THE OHIO AND MISSOURI RIVERS Location.-The Mississippi River rises in Lake Itasca, Minn., and, from that lake flows in a southerly direction about 2,350 miles and empties into the Gulf of Mexico. The portion included in this report embraces the 195-mile section known as the middle Missis- sippi, between the tributary Ohio and Missouri Rivers, about 984 to 11,179 miles from the Gulf. Previous projects.-The original project for the improvement of the Mississippi River between the Ohio and Missouri Rivers was recommended by a board of engineers in a report, dated April 13, 1872, and concurred in by the Chief of Engineers. For further details see page 1879 of the Annual Report for 1915 and page 1014 of the Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for obtaining and maintain- ing a minimum channel depth of not less than 9 feet, a minimum width of not less than 300 feet at low water, with additional width in bends from the mouth of the Ohio River (about 984 miles from the Gulf) to the northern boundary of the city of St. Louis, 191 miles; thence 200 feet wide, with additional width in bends to the mouth of the Missouri River, 4 miles; to be obtained: First, by regulating works, for closing sloughs and secondary channels, and narrowing the river; by building new banks where the natural width is excessive and protecting new and old banks from erosion where necessary to secure permanency; second, by dredging or RIVERS AND HARBORS-ST. LOUIS, MO., DISTRICT 1389 other temporary expedients to maintain channels of project di- mensions; third, by construction of works authorized for the Chain of Rocks reach in the River and Harbor Act of March 2. 1945, which approved a comprehensive plan for development of the Mississippi River at Chain of Rocks so as to provide for con- struction of a lateral canal at an estimated first cost to the United States of approximately $10,290,000, with annual maintenance and operation cost of $70,000, subject to such modification as the Chief of Engineers may find necessary when the project is under- taken; and to authorize the relocation of the river channel and reclamation of the area in Sawyer Bend for airport, park, recrea- tional, and similar purposes at a cost to local interests of approxi- mately $17,555,000; provided that any modification of the present river channel required by the civic development be deferred until completion of the lateral canal in the interest of navigation and that the river diversion work connected with such civic develop- ment be under the supervision of the Chief of Engineers in order to insure that the interests of interstate and foreign commerce be properly protected; and further provided that local interests hold and save the United States free from any claims for dam- ages that might be incurred due to the construction, maintenance, or operation of such civic development or any part thereof (H. Doc. 231, 76th Cong., 1st sess.). The estimated cost of new work, revised in 1950, is $95,603,000, with $1,370,000 for annual maintenance. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents ......---. - Project for regulating works adopted in 1881. (To Annual Report, 1881, p. 1536. obtain a minimum depth of 8 feet.) June 3, 1896 June 13, 1902 }Dredging introduced as part of the project-.. Mar. 2, 1907 J Mar. 3, 19051 (These acts practically abrogated that part of the Mar. 2, 19071 project for the middle Mississippi which proposed regulating works. June 25, 1910 Regulating works restored to the project and appro- H. Doc. 50, 61st Cong., 1st sess. priations begun with a view to the completion of and H. Doc. 168, 58th Cong., the improvement between the Ohio and Missouri 2d sess.2 Rivers within 12 years at an estimated cost of $21,000,000, exclusive of amounts previously ex- pended. Jan. 21, 1927 For a depth of 9 feet and width of 300 feet from the Rivers and Harbors Committee Ohio River to the northern boundary of the city of Doc. 9, 69th Cong., 2d sess. St. Louis, with the estimated cost of maintenance increased to $900,000 annually. July 3, 1930 Project between the northern boundary of the city of Rivers and Harbors Committee St Louis and Grafton (mouth of Illinois River) Doc. 12, 70th Cong., 1st sess. modified to provide for a channel 9 feet deep and generally 200 feet wide with additional width around bends, at an estimated cost of $1,500,000, with $125,000 annually for maintenance. Mar. 2, 1945 Modified to provide for construction of a lateral canal H. Doe. 231, 76th Cong., 1st sess. with lock at Chain of Rocks, at an extimated first cost to the United States of about $10,290,000, with $70,000 annually for maintenance and operation. 1 Also joint resolution, June 29, 1906. 2 Contains latest published map. See House Document 669 (76th Cong., 3d sess.) for report of Chief of Engineers dated February 27, 1940, containing a general 930127--51--vol. 1---r--88 1390 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 plan for improvement of the Mississippi River between Coon Rapids Dam and the mouth of the Ohio River for purposes of navigation, power development, the control of floods, and the needs of irrigation. Terminal facilities.-Most of the water terminal and transfer facilities of the district are described in volumes 1 and 4 of the four-volume report of the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors, entitled "Survey of Terminals and Landings on the Inland Waterways of the United States." Operations and results during fiscal year.-Construction works were carried on by contract and by hired labor work with Gov- ernment plant, with weather and river stages suitable for con- struction about 10 months of the year. Regulating works were maintained and project dimensions of channels were secured by dredging. Location, quantities, and costs of open river regulat- ing works were as follows: Miles Dikes (hurdles) above Class of work and locality mouth of Ohio Number Linear River feet Cost New work by contract: Powers Island-Schenimann ------------------------- 63-65 2 1,115 $69,049.25 Crain Island-Chester --------------------------------- -- 105 1---_------------ 15, 414.06 Fish Bend---..... . -------------------------- 141 -- 22, 824.62 Total ..----------------------------------------- - - 2 1,115 107,287.93 New work by United States plant and hired labor: Cairo Protection -------------------------------------- 5 2 375 39, 571. 52 Seventy Six 1 . - . . - - - - - - . . - .- -. - . - ..-- 91 2 855 36, 842. 74 Chesley Island - ------------- ------- 159 1 230 23, 135.23 Total-----.... -------------------------------- ---------- 5 1, 460 99, 549.49 Maintenance by United States plant and hired labor --.... .--.......- 9, 050 4324, 981.61 1 Solid dikes. 2 Includes cost of screening 11,315 linear feet of dikes with mattress lumber. Bank protection (revetment) Miles . . above Linear Squares (100 Toe Class of work and locality mouth of Oio feet eet square fet) squae feet) Te pies Cost of Ohio bank bank River Number protec- Mat- Paving protec- tion tress tion New work by contract: Cape Girardeau-Wilkinson 49 299 $20, 360. 86 Liberty........ . - 101 2 1,840 1, 840 412 47, 858. 83 Kaskaskia Island .... 112 1 1,505 1, 505 293 40,956.83 I 1 1 cl-l- - 1 c 1-l T otal-.. . .. . .. . ... 3, 345 3, 345 1,004 $109, 176. 52 Maintenance by United States plant and hired labor 2, 475 494 1,026 145 64, 374.24 --- ~ New Work: A total of 407,025 cubic yards of material was han- dled by a United States hydraulic dredge in preparing two locali- ties for new regulating works at a cost of $65,754.55. Two dikes, totaling 1,115 feet in length, were built under contract at a cost RIVERS AND HARBORS-ST. LOUIS, MO., DISTRICT 1891 of $107,287.93. Three revetments, consisting of 4,349 squares of mattress and paving, were completed under contract at a cost of $109,176.52. Three pile dikes and two solid dikes, totaling 1,460 feet in length, were built by hired labor with Government plant, at a cost of $99,549.49; and cost of model studies was $6,000. Costs of $11,325.058.77 were incurred on the improvement at Chain of Rocks as follows: By contract, construction of locks, $7,256,868.63; relocation of utilities, $641,445.83; abstracts of title to land, $76.69; power control and lighting, $78,577.83; and con- struction of canal and levees, $2,973,377.33; by hired labor, ad- vance planning, $1,601.89; real estate expense (management), appraisals, condemnation, mapping and surveying, and legal ex- pense, $36,592.03; purchase of 46.3 acres of land (minus sale of structures), $92,175.87; design for power control and lighting, $25,752.22; design of lock, $24,286.97; miscellaneous construction surveys, $89,222.54; model studies, $85,810.15; and design of canal and levees, $19,270.79. The total cost of new work was $11,712,- 827.26, of which $546,016.50 was by hired labor. Total expendi- tures were $11,220,273.82. Maintenance: Dikes and revetments were repaired at a cost of $389,355.85. The required 9-foot channel was maintained by two United States hydraulic dredges. During the year 38 shoals devel- oped, of which 32 were dredged once and 6 were dredged twice, removing 2,970,381 cubic yards of sand and gravel at a cost of $383,789.43. The channels dredged had a combined length of 1.6 miles, an average width of 290 feet, and an average gain in depth of 5.2 feet; 199,812 cubic yards of material were removed in out- side-the-channel dredging at a cost of $17,723.25. The total cost of maintenance dredging was $401,512.68. Hydropgraphic surveys were made covering 60 miles of river, costing $29,985.59, of which $681.98 was by contract. Aids to navi- gation were installed at a cost of $35,421.55. Other miscellaneous costs by hired labor were snagging, $3,335.27; gages, $16,882.78; discharge observations at miscellaneous localities, $1,184.59; co- operative stream gaging, $14,821.89; and stream flow forecasting, $5,308.12; all charged to maintenance. The total cost of all main- tenance was $897,808.32 and the expenditures were $975,000.00. The total costs for the fiscal year were $12,610,635.58 and the expenditures were $12,195,273.82, all from regular funds. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work under this project (in- cluding the Chain of Rock canal), is about 68 percent complete. The quantities required to complete the project are estimated at 133,880 linear feet of dikes, 135,360 linear feet of revetment, 500,- 000 cubic yards of construction dredging, 280,000 cubic yards of rock removal, and the canal, locks, levees, etc., at Chain of Rocks, as authorized by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945. Dikes and revetments are now in good repair and the channel has been greatly improved by the work that has been done. Dredging is required at low stages to remove temporary shoals and main- tain the required channel depths. In recent years, the project dimensions of channels have gener- ally been maintained throughout the navigation season. The navi- 1892 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 gation season formerly extended from the middle of February to the middle of December, the river being generally closed by ice the remainder of the year. However, in recent years increased de- mands of commerce and the use of steel-hull boats have combined to extend the navigation season throughout the year except when blocked by heavy running ice or gorges. The river is generally above the 10-foot stage, St. Louis.gage, for 6 months of the year, latter part of February to latter part of August, during which time project channel depths generally prevail without dredging. The mean stage of the river, St. Louis gage, was 9.25 feet for the fiscal year 1949 and 10.43 feet for the fiscal year 1950. The costs and expenditures under the existing project to June 30, 1950 have been as follows: Costs Kind of funds Expenditures New work Maintenance Total Regular-----------------...... .... $60, 821,169.74 $32, 136,389.06 $92,957,558.80 $91, 421, 803.01 Public works ...................... 3,462,154.46 ----- - 3, 462, 154. 46 3,462,154.46 Emergency relief------ .............. 996, 747.95 -. 996, 747. 95 996, 747.95 Total..........................----------------------- $65, 280,072.15 $32,136,389. 06 $97, 416, 461.21 $95, 880, 705.44 Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance June 30, 1950, $3,147,155.33, plus accounts receivable $109,949.13 and $9,540,- 300.00 allotted in fiscal year 1951, a total of $12,797,404.46, will be applied as folows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950 ......................... $1,645,704.90 New work: Regulating works: By contract (completion of existing contracts): Piling dikes, July 1950 to May 1951: Powers Island-Schenimann .............. . 234,100.00 Fish Bend ............................. 64,900.00 Bank protection, July 1950 to May 1951: Liberty ............................... 61,100.00 Kaskaskia Island ....................... 51,300.00 Bank protection (future award) : Ste. Genevieve, Mo. (October 1950 to May 1951) .......... 190,500.00 By hired labor: Piling dikes (November to December 1950) Cairo protection .......................... 35,000.00 Dredging with United States dredge in con- nection with new bank protection by contract (November 1950) ........................ 98,113.97 Chain of rocks improvement: Lock, continuing contract, July to September 1950.. 3,775,948.00 Canal and levees, continuing contract, July 1950 to June 1951 ................................. 4,030,238.00 Power control and lighting, continuing contract July 1950 to March 1951 ...................... 691,062,00 Bank protection (future award) Nov. 1950 to June 1951 ... ..................................... 566,772 Relocation of electrical distribution lines (existing contract) July 1950 to June 1951 ............ 57,518.00 Relocation and inspection of 54 inch waterline (exist- ing contract) July 1950 to June 1951 .......... 58,715.00 Relocation of telephone lines (existing contract) July 1950 to June 1951 ....................... 9,259.00 RIVERS AND HARBORS-ST. LOUIS, MO., DISTRICT 1393 Underseepage remedial works-East levee ........ 100,000.00 By hired labor with United States plant, July 1950 to June 1951: Planning ................................. 135,000.00 Engineering and design after award of contracts (lock, power control and lighting and levees) 34,510.46 Access channel dredging .................... 38,250.00 Construction surveys ....................... 20,000.00 Land acquisition ........................... 76,298.00 Relocation of power facilities ................ 3,066.00 Total for new work ..................... 10,331,030.87 Maintenance: By hired labor (July 1950 to June 1951): Dikes and bank protection ...................... $326,500.00 Project channel dredging ........................ 362,000.00 Surveys, gages and studies ...................... 42,000.00 Aids to navigation ............................ 34,000.00 Snagging ...................................... 10,000.00 Cooperative stream gaging ...................... 10,000.00 Discharge observations ........................ 2,000.00 Stream flow forecasting ......................... 6,000.00 Planning ...................................... 9,749.13 Total maintenance ........................... 802,249.13 Maintenance (operating and care) : Lock No. 27: Operation ..................................... 12,000.00 Ordinary maintenance and repair ................ 3,000.00 Improvement and reconstruction ................. 3,000.00 Total, operating and care ..................... 18,000.00 Total for all work ............................ 12,797,404.46 The additional sum of $6,738,000 is needed to be appropriated for the following schedule of work during the fiscal year 1952: New work by contract (July 1951 to June 1952) : Chain of Rocks improvement: Canal and levees ................................... $2,546,495 Bank protection .................................. 2,535,367 By hired labor: Advance planning .................................. 41,228 Construction surveys ............................... . 24,910 Land acquisition ................................... 150,000 Regulating works, by contract: Dikes ............................................ 200,000 Bank protection .................................... 77,000 By hired labor: Dikes ............................................. 187,000 Bank protection .................................... 36,000 Total for new work .............................. 5,798,000 Maintenance, by hired labor: Dikes and bank protection .............................. S360,000 Project channel dredging .............................. 355,000 Surveys, gages and studies ............................. 50,000 Aids to navigation ................................... 30,000 Snagging ............................................. 10,000 Cooperative stream gaging .............................. 18,000 Discharge observations ................................. 3,000 Stream flow forecasting ................................ 7,000 Establishment of third order triangulation............. 7,000 1394 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Planning ........................................... 10,000 Total maintenance ................................... 850,000 Operating and care, lock 27: Operation ........................................ 62,000 Ordinary maintenance and repairs ...................... 10,000 Improvements and reconstruction ........................ 18,000 Total operating and care ....................... 90,000 Total for all work .............................. 6,738,000 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated_. _ 3, 742, 000.00 $ 764, 000.00 $4, 500, 000.00 $9, 000.000.00 $9, 750, 000. 00 166, 781,522. 58 Cost-- ....--. Expenditures.... - -1, 546, 976.35 2, 026, 078.17 5, 794, 331.58 6, 700, 933.68 11,712, 827.26 1,367,711.50 2, 094, 294.37 5,198, 496. 28 6,139, 792. 61 11,220, 273.82 165,280, 072.15 163, 634, 367.25 Maintenance: Appropriated - . 765, 000.00 24, 000.00 1,027, 000.00 860, 000.00 975, 000.00 32, 246, 338.19 Cost ..... ____ 903, 858. 93 735, 730.45 1,091, 298.19 892, 884.69 897, 808.32 32,136, 389.06 Expenditures.... - 1, 186, 216.89 584,183. 57 936, 893.24 950,106. 76 975, 000.00 32,246,338.19 1 Existing project. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................. ..... ..... Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30,1951 ...... $8,830,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ....... 8,830,000.00 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ................. 19,991,500.00 2. MISSISSIPPI RIVER BETWEEN THE MISSOURI RIVER AND MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. (ST. LOUIS DISTRICT) See report, "Mississippi River between the Missouri River and Minneapolis, Minn.," page 1437. 3. ILLINOIS WATERWAY, ILL. (ST. LOUIS DISTRICT) See report, "Illinois Waterway, Ill.," page 2099. 4. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS AND CONTINGENCIES (GENERAL) The cost of work during the fiscal year was $84,473.82 and the expenditures were $75,307. An anticipated allotment of $70,000 for the fiscal year 1951, plus $23,207.47 accounts receivable, a total of $93,207.47, will be applied as needed during the fiscal year 1951 to payment of ex- penses incurred under this heading. The additional sum of $45,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing the fiscal year 1952 for contingencies. RIVERS AND IHARBORS-ST. LOUIS, MO., DISTRICT 1395 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 Appropriated .......................................................................... Cost. Expenditures -- -----------------------............... Maintenance: Appropriated- ..- $28,000.00 $ 44, 900.00 $392, 500.00 $75, 000.00 $75, 307.00 $1,479,030.41 Cost...- ...... 79, 093. 66 121, 771.22 292, 046. 21 143, 492. 00 84, 473.82 1,455, 822. 94 Expenditures ....- - 71,396.27 121, 083. 54 295,026.23 172,886. 27 75, 307.00 1,479, 030.41 5. INACTIVE NAVIGATION PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures to full report June 30, 1950 Estimated amount Name of project see Annual -required to complete Report for- New work Maintenance 1. Cuivre River, Mo.12............ 1883 $12,000.00 ------------- Inactive. 2. Kaskaskia River, Ill. 23----........ 1896 10, 460. 80 ------------- Completed; inactive 1 River declared nonnavigable by act of Mar. 23, 1900. 2 No commerce reported. 8By authority of the Chief of Engineers, dated Dec. 12, 1895, this work was dropped from the duties in charge of the St. Louis district (Annual Report, Chief of Engineers, 1896, p. 1761.) 6. PLANT ALLOTMENT, ST. LOUIS, MO., DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ------- - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated.... ...... .... . ................................... Cost........... ..........- --.-.- . . . .-.. . . . . .. . . . . . Expenditures... ........------- -------------- ------ -- -............................... Maintenance: Appropriated.... -$80,000.00 -----------....-.. $47,842.04-- -- -- $269, 219. 53 $2, 738,308.48 Cost----------.------------ ---- ----.........-------------------------.-------------- Expenditures ....--271, 957. 20 104,103.03 -563, 503.34 202, 458. 26 -- 315, 441. 14 2, 321,199.06 1396 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19 50 Status of all investigation for navigation called for by River and Harbor Acts and committee resolutions Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Alton, Ill., improve harbor facili- Rivers and Harbors Com- ties on Mississippi River. mittee resolution, Feb. 28, 1945. Chester, Ill., improvement for Rivers and Harbors Com- harbor facilities on Mississippi mittee resolution, July River. 10, 1946. Granite City, Ill., with view to Rivers and Harbors Com- providing harbor facilities in mittee resolution, Oct. Horseshoe Lake in vicinity of, 19, 1945. Mississippi River. Horseshoe Lake in vicinity of Rivers and Harbors Com- Granite City, Ill., Mississippi mittee resolution, Oct. River (harbor facilities). 19, 1945. Illinois River, Ill., reimbursing Rivers and Harbors Com- Nutwood drainage and levee mittee resolution, Mar. district. 5, 1945. Illinois River, Illinois Waterway, Rivers and Harbors Com- and the Mississippi River be- mittee resolution, Mar. low Grafton, Ill., for 12-foot 16, 1943. channel. Louisiana, Mo., improvement for River and Harbor Act, harbor facilities on Mississippi July 24, 1946. River. Louisiana, Mo., determination of House Public Works damages by creation of pool No. Committee resolution, 24, Mississippi River (Clarks- Apr. 13, 1948. ville Dam). Mississippi River between mouth Rivers and Harbors Com- of Illinois River and Minneapo- mittee resolution, Sept. lis, Minn., for 12-foot channel 21, 1943. with suitable widths. Mississippi River at Alton, Ill., Rivers and Harbors Com- (improve harbor facilities). mittee resolution, Feb. 28, 1945. Mississippi River between Ohio Rivers and Harbors Com- River and Alton, Ill., (9-foot mittee resolution, Feb. channel, Division Board). 28, 1938. Mississippi River at Chester, Ill., Rivers and Harbors Com- (improvement for harbor facil- mittee resolution, July ities). Mississippi 10, 1946. River with view to Rivers and Harbors Com- providing harbor facilities in mittee resolution, Oct. Horseshoe Lake near Granite 19, 1945. City, Ill. Mississippi River at Louisiana, River and Harbor Act, Mo. (improvement for harbor July 24, 1946. facilities). Mississippi River between mouth House Public Works of Missouri River and Minn- Committee resolution, eapolis, Minn., Comprehensive Apr. 22, 1947. Harbor report (additional har- bors for commercial and fishing vessels, and for recreational craft). Mississippi River at Louisiana, House Public Works Mo., determination of damages Committee resolution, by creation of pool No. 24 Apr. 13, 1948. (Clarksville Dam). Mississippi River below Grafton, Rivers and Harbors Com- Ill., Illinois River and Illinois mittee resolution, Mar. Waterway for 12-foot channel. 16, 1943. Nutwood drainage and levee dis- Rivers and Harbors Com- trict, Illinois, Illinois River, mittee resolution, Mar. Ill. 5, 1945. 7. EAST CAPE GIRARDEAU AND CLEAR CREEK DRAINAGE DISTRICT, ILLINOIS Location.-This project is in the north end of Alexander Coun- ty, Ill., on the left bank of Mississippi River between river miles 46 and 57 above the Ohio River. The district includes the bottom lands between the river on the west and south, the old channel of FLOOD CONTROL-ST. LOUIS, MO., DISTRICT 1897 Clear Creek on the north, and the Illinois Central Railroad on the east. Existing project.-This provides for raising and enlarging the entire levee system consisting of 10 miles of river-front levee and 0.9 mile of back levee, all of which was previously constructed by the United States, and the construction of appurtenant works consisting of gravity drainage and closure structures, surfacing of access roads on the levee crown, and altering railroads at one levee crossing. This project when completed will not in itself afford complete protection to this district; but in combination with and upon completion of authorized work in the Miller Pond, the North Alexander, the Clear Creek, and the Preston drainage and levee districts, protection will have been provided to this and the other districts named against a flood of about 50-year frequency. The estimated total construction cost revised in 1950, including $207,- 000 of 1936 funds used for temporary levee repair, resulting from the 1943 flood, is $1,475,000. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act of June 22, 1936. Local cooperation. See page 8. Assurance of local cooperation approved by the county court of Alexander County, Ill., was furnished and approved by the Secretary of War on July 30, 1940. Requirements of local cooperation for the work previously per- formed by the United States were fully complied with. Compliance with the requirements for local cooperation for the proposed work of constructing the levee to the grade revised in 1944 has not as yet been requested. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Costs and expendi- tures incurred by hired labor were $4,080.76 for preliminary engi- neering and design. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work under the existing proj- ect is about 34 percent complete. The total costs and expenditures to June 30, 1950 were $508,046.72, for new work. Proposed operations. An anticipated allotment of $200,000 for the fiscal year 1951 will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950 ................................ None New work: By contract: Enlargement and raising of approximately 3.5 miles of levee (previously constructed to an interim grade) to final grade and section, December 1950 to June 1951 ... $162,500 By hired labor: Surveys and preparation of construction plans and specifications ................................ 37,500 Total for all work ................................. 200,000 The additional sum of $575,000 can be profitably expended for the following schedule of work during the fiscal year 1952: New work: By contract, July 1951 to June 1952: Enlargement and raising of approximately 7.4 miles of levee with necessary drainage structures (previously completed to an interim grade) to the final grade and section .......... $410,000 Surfacing of access road ................................. 90,000 Construction of highway closure structure .............. .20,000 1898 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 By hired labor, July 1951 to June 1952: Repairs prior to completion of the project ................ 25,000 Surveys, preparation of construction plans and specifications. . 30,000 Total for all work ................................ 575,000 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated ..-- $6,000.00 ----.. $508,046.72 ..... ---------- ------------- Cost... _..--- $214.01------- $1 705.23 $4, 080.76 508, 046.72 Expenditures .----.---------- _ - 214. 01 -------..----- 1, 705. 23 4, 080. 76 508, 046. 72 Maintenance: Appropriated--- .---------- -------------------------------------------------- Cost... Expenditures -----------.-------------.-------------------------------------- Other new work data: Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ........ $200,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ......... 200,000.00 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ................... 766,953.28 8. CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. Location.-This project is in Cape Girardeau County, Mo., on the right bank of Mississippi River between river miles 49 and 53. The area to be protected includes the low lying lands along the river front of Cape Girardeau between the river and the bluffs. Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the construction of a series of earth levees and concrete flood walls including essential railroad and street alterations, necessary sewer alterations, construction of pumping plants, and drainage and closure structures. The project, when completed, will afford protection with 5-foot freeboard, to the low lying area of Cape Girardeau, Mo., against a flood of about 50-year frequency. The estimated total construction cost, revised in 1950, is $5,052,000. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950 (H. Doc. 204, 81st Cong., 1st sess.). Local cooperation.-Local interests have indicated that they will furnish the required assurances of local cooperation. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No construction work has been started. Proposed operations.-None for fiscal year 1951. No work is scheduled for fiscal year 1952. 9. NORTH ALEXANDER DRAINAGE AND LEVEE DISTRICT, ILLINOIS Location.-This project is in the north end of Alexander County, Ill., on the left bank of Mississippi River between river miles 51 and 58 above the Ohio River. The district includes the bottom lands between McClure, Ill., and the bluffs and extends from the FLOOD CONTROL-ST. LOUIS, MO., DISTRICT 1899 northeast boundary of the East Cape Girardeau and Clear Creek drainage district on the south to the old channel of Clear Creek on the north. Existing project.-This provides for the raising and enlarging of the entire levee system consisting of 5.2 miles of levee, which was previously reconstructed by the United States, and the con- struction of appurtenant works such as gravity drainage struc- tures, surfacing of access roads on the levee crown, and altering the railroads at one levee crossing. The project when completed will not in itself afford complete protection to this district; but in combination with and upon completion of authorized work in the East Cape Girardeau and Clear Creek drainage district, and in the Miller Pond, the Clear Creek, and the Preston drain- age and levee districts, protection will have been provided to this and the other districts named against a flood of about 50-year frequency. The estimated total construction cost, revised in 1950, is $890,000. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act of June 22, 1936. Local cooperation.-See page 8. Assurances of local coopera- tion approved by the county court of Alexander County, Ill., has been furnished and was approved by the Secretary of War on June 22, 1939. Requirements of local cooperation for the work previously performed by the United States were fully complied with. Compliance with the requirements of local cooperation for the proposed work of constructing the levee to the grade revised in 1944 has not as yet been requested. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Costs incurred by hired labor were $354.72 for preliminary engineering and design. The expenditures were $85.66. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work under the existing proj- ect is about 33 percent complete. The total costs to June 30, 1950, were $297,879.37 for new work, and total expenditures were $297,609.08. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance at the end of the fiscal year, $1,873.47, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950 ............................ $270.29 New work: By hired labor, July 1950 to June 1951: Preparation of construction plans and specifications for raising and enlarging the existing levee ............ 1,603.18 Total for all work ............................... 1,873.47 No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. 1400 BEPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19 5 0 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated... $4,000.00- - ...... . ... .. ... .-... $299, 482. 55 _ _ _--- - Cost..._ 139. 74 $628.24 - ------ $1, 274.12 $354.72 297, 879.37 Expenditures,.. 139. 74 628.24 .. _ 1, 272. 89 85. 66 297, 609.08 Maintenance: Appropriated...-------------------------------------- C ost. . . .- - - - -. - - -.. --. -. -. -- -. - -. --. .. . . . . . . . . Expenditures. ....------------------------------------------------------------------ New work: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ....................... $1,603.18 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project........................ 590,517.45 10. CLEAR CREEK DRAINAGE AND LEVEE DISTRICT, ILLINOIS Location.-This project is in Union and Alexander Counties, Ill., on the left bank of Mississippi River between river miles 57 and 66 above the Ohio River. Except for some lowlands and islands along the river, the district includes practically all the bottom lands between the river and the bluffs and between Ware, Ill., on the north and McClure, Ill., on the south. Existing project.-This provides for raising and enlarging the existing levee system by reconstructing approximately 10.9 miles of river-front levee and 10.1 miles of back levee and the con- struction of appurtenant works consisting of gravity drainage structures, seepage corrective measures and surfacing access roads on the levee crown. The project, when completed, will not in itself afford complete protection to this district; but in combina- tion with and upon completion of authorized work in the East Cape Girardeau and Clear Creek drainage district, and the North Alexander, the Miller Pond, and the Preston drainage and levee districts, protection will have been provided this and the other districts named against a flood of about 50-year frequency. The estimated total construction cost, revised in 1950, including $23,- 000 of 1936 funds used for temporary levee repair, resulting from the 1943 flood,, is $3,509,000. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act of June 22, 1936. Local cooperation.-See page 8. Forms of assurance of local cooperation for the construction of the entire project were ap- proved by the Secretary of War on July 6, 1940. Right-of-way data covering the reconstruction of the back levee to the grade approved in 1935 were approved by Office, Chief of Engineers, on July 16 and August 15, 1940, and June 25, 1941. Right-of- way data covering the reconstruction of the river-front levee to grade revised in 1944, were approved by the division engineer, Upper Mississippi Valley Division on October 4 and 23, 1945. Right-of-way data for the enlargement of 1.1 miles of back levee to the 1944 grade were approved by the district engineer on May FLOOD CONTROL-ST. LOUIS, MO., DISTRICT 1401 15, 1950. Right-of-way data for the seepage corrective measures were approved by the district engineer on March 18, 1949. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Costs incurred by hired labor were $29,463.77, of which $17,268.50 was for pre- liminary engineering and design, $61.86 for preparation of main- tenance manual and $12,133.41 for repair prior to completion of project. Contract for placing earthwork was initiated at a cost of $14.44 and cost of seepage relief wells by contract was $24,- 541.63. The total costs were $54,019.84 for new work and total expenditures were $56,643.14. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work under the existing proj- ect is about 74 percent complete. The total costs to June 30, 1950 were $2,606,441.69 for new work and total expenditures were $2,604,256.00. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance at the end of the fiscal year, $75,961.45, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950 ............................ $2,185.69 New work: By contract (completion of existing contracts), July 1950 to June 1951: Construction of seepage corrective measures on the river-front levee, and construction of approximately 1.2 miles of back levee along Clear Creek .......... 70,575.76 By hired labor, July 1950 to June 1951: Preparation of construction plans and specifications for raising and enlarging the existing back levee ...... 3,200.00 Total for all work ............................ 75,961.45 No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ----- - -- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated -...-- $400, 000.00 ------------ $200,000.00 . $2,680, 217.45 Cost--..... .. 203, 572.05 1, 213, 794. 61 586, 882.19 $64, 497.32 $54, 019.84 2, 606,441.69 Expenditures .... 186, 484. 55 1,147, 031.05 606, 206.75 125, 008. 85 56, 643.14 2, 604, 256.00 Maintenance: Appropriated............... ------------ . ------------------------------------ ------ Cost..........--------...----------...------------............-.........------------------------------------............. Expenditures---..- ..... . ...---- --------...-------------------- _-- --.... Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................... $6,793.14 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ........................ 828,782.55 11. MILLER POND DRAINAGE DISTRICT, ILLINOIS Location.-This project is in Union County, Ill., on the left bank of Mississippi River between river miles 65 and 69 above the Ohio River. The district includes the bottom lands between the Missouri Pacific Railroad on the west and the bluffs on the east, and extends from the Clear Creek drainage and levee district on the south to Wolf Lake, Ill., on the north. 1402 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Existing project.-This provides for the raising and enlarging of the entire levee system consisting of 2.8 miles of levee, which was previously constructed by the United States, and the con- struction of access roads on the levee crown. The project when completed will not in itself afford complete protection to this district; but in combination with and upon completion of author- ized work in the East Cape Girardeau and Clear Creek drainage district, and in the North Alexander, the Preston, and the Clear Creek drainage and levee districts, protection will have been pro- vided to this and the other districts named against a flood of about 50-year frequency. The estimated total construction cost, revised in 1949, is $156,000. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act of June 28, 1938. Local cooperation.-See page 8. Assurance of local coopera- tion approved by the county court of Union County, Ill., has been furnished, and was approved by the Secretary of War on July 3, 1940. Requirements of local cooperation for the work previously performed by the United States were fully complied with. Com- pliance with the requirements of local cooperation for the pro- posed work of constructing the levee to the grade revised in 1944 has not as yet been requested. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Costs incurred by hired labor were $2,745.64 for preliminary engineering and design. The expenditures were $80.40. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work under the existing proj- ect is about 23 percent complete. The total costs to June 30, 1950 were $38,251.78 for new work and total expenditures were $35,586.54. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance at the end of the fiscal year, $2,665.24, plus an anticipated allotment of $117.- 700 in fiscal year 1951, a total of $120,365.24, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950 ............................ 2,665.24 New work: By contract (future awards) : Enlargement and raising of approximately 2.4 miles of levee (previously constructed to an interim grade) to final grade and section, December 1950 to January 1951 ............................................ 88,500.00 Surfacing of approximately 2.8' miles of access road, January 1951 to June 1951 ...................... $16,000.00 By hired labor, July 1950 to June 1951: Surveys and preparation of plans and specifications . 11,000.00 Repairs prior to completion of the project .......... 2,000.00 Preparation of maintenance manuals ................ 200.00 Total for all work .............................. 120,365.24 No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. FLOOD CONTROL-ST. LOUIS, MO., DISTRICT 1408 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - - - --------- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated.... -- $4,000.00 ...---------------.. ------------------- -- $38, 251.78 Cost....-----------..------------ $273.48- - -- - $980. 88 $2, 745. 64 38, 251.78 Expenditures--....------------- ...........------.980. 88 273.48------ 80.40 35, 586. 54 Maintenance: Appropriated....----------------------------------------------------. Cost.... ... ....... . . .......... . . .. ... ......... ...-. ............. ------------- Expenditures.. . . .- . ....... ... ..... ..... -.-... ... ... ...... .............. . Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ...................... ....... Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ........ $117,700 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ........ 117,700 12. PRESTON DRAINAGE AND LEVEE DISTRICT, ILLINOIS Location.-This project is in Union County, Ill., on the left bank of Mississippi River between river miles 66 and 76 above the Ohio River. The district includes practically all the bottom lands between Mississippi River on the west, Big Muddy River on the north, the bluffs and the Illinois Central Railroad on the east and Clear Creek drainage and levee district on the south. Existing project.-This provides for raising and enlarging 8.9 miles of river-front levee and the construction of appurtenant works consisting of gravity drainage structures, one highway closure structure, surfacing of access roads on the levee crown and altering railroads at levee crossings. The project, when com- pleted, will not in itself afford complete protection to this district; but in combination with and upon completion of authorized work in the East Cape Girardeau and Clear Creek drainage district, and the North Alexander, the Miller Pond, and the Clear Creek drainage and levee districts, protection will have been provided to this and the other districts named against a flood of about 50-year frequency. The estimated total construction cost, revised in 1950, is $1,908,000. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Costs incurred by hired labor were $25,915.85, of which $14,387.25 was for pre- liminary engineering and design, $461.37 for preparation of main- tenance manual and $11,067.23 repair prior to completion of project. Planning cost of raising railroad grade by contract amounted to $21.07 and construction of closure structure at Illi- nois Central Railroad by contract amounted to $418.99. The total costs were $26,355.91 for new work and expenditures were $33,- 125.18. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work under the existing proj- ect is about 72 percent complete. The total costs to June 30, 1950 were $1,381,817.55 for new work and total expenditures were $1,380,394.83. 1404 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARIMY, 1950 Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $482,605.17, will be applied as fol- lows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950 ............................ $1,422.72 New work: By contract (completion of existing contracts) : Alterations to Missouri Pacific Railroad at Big Muddy River, July 1950 to June 1951 ...................... 186,574.28 Alterations to Illinois State Highway No. 3, July 1950 to June 1951 ................................... 38,470.36 Construction of closure structure at Illinois Central Railroad, July 1950 to May 1951 ................... 32,937.81 By hired labor, July 1950 to June 1951: Preparation of construction plans for railroad and highway alterations and study of seepage conditions.. 13,000.00 Preparation of maintenance manual ................ 600.00 Repairs prior to completion of the project ............ 600.00 Total for all work ............................. 273,605.17 Unallocated balance ............................. 209,000.00 Total .......................................... 482,605.17 The unallocated balance shown above will be used during the fiscal year 1952 for the completion of the project and the con- struction of seepage corrective measures. Cost and financial summary __ ___________ _I_ __~1__1_ Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated. - -- $100,000.00 ._----..-------. $323,000.00 ------------- $200,000.00 $1, 863,000.00 Cost-----..........----- 133, 022.24 $920,609.90 231,940.35 $48,905.48 26,355.91 1,381,817. 55 Expenditures-....- 123, 728.01 902, 362.91 256, 013.97 45,180.13 33,125.18 1,380, 394.83 Maintenance: Appropriated........... .....-----------.-------------- --.------ .....-----------------------...... Cost. ...-----.---------.---------- -------------------------- .---------. .------------- Expenditures----................---------.---------------.--------------------------------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1850 .................... $24,458.76 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................... 45,000.00 13. GRAND TOWER DRAINAGE AND LEVEE DISTRICT, ILLINOIS Location.-This project is in Jackson County, Ill., and Perry County, Mo., on the left bank of Mississippi River between river miles 75 and 84 above the Ohio River. The project, as enlarged by the inclusion of part of Grand Tower Island, Mo., is bounded by the Mississippi River on the west, Big Muddy River on the south and southeast, Fountain Bluff on the northwest and the Degognia and Fountain Bluff levee and drainage district on the north. Existing project.-This provides for raising, enlarging and extending the existing levee system by reconstruction of about 5.3 miles of river-front levee, 11.9 miles of back and flank levees FLOOD CONTROL-ST. LOUIS, MO., DISTRICT 1405 along the Big Muddy River, together with appurtenant works consisting of gravity drainage structures, highway closure struc- tures, surfacing of access roads on the levee crown, and altering railroads at levee crossings. The project, when completed, will not in itself afford complete protection to this district; but in combination with and upon completion of authorized work in the Degognia and Fountain Bluff levee and drainage district, protec- tion will have been provided to this and the other district named, against a flood of about 50-year frequency. The estimated total construction cost, revised in 1950, is $4,346,000. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. Local cooperation.-See page 8. Forms of assurance of local cooperation approved by the county court of Jackson County, Ill., for the reconstruction to the grade revised in 1944 of the project were approved by the division engineer, Upper Mississippi Valley Division on October 22, 1947. An agreement has been entered into between the Grand Tower drainage and levee district and the landowners of that part of the project in Missouri whereby the landowners agree to furnish the necessary right-of-way for that part of the project located in Missouri. Right-of-way data for the construction of 1.3 miles of upper riverfront levee were ap- proved by the district engineer on October 27, 1948, for 2.5 miles of lower river-front levee on June 28-29, 1949, for 2.1 miles of lower flank levee on March 28, 1950, for 1.4 miles of back levee on April 21, 1950, and for railroad closure structure on Illinois Central Railroad at Big Muddy River on April 28, 1950. Right-of-way requirements for 1.2 miles of river front levee were approved by District Engineer February 21, 1950. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Costs incurred by hired labor were $123,087.66, of which $92,887.80 was for pre- liminary engineering and design, $256.31 for repair prior to com- pletion of project and $29,943.55 for emergency dredging, etc., to protect embankment. Work by contract consisted of placing 890,247 cubic yards of material at a cost of $333,044.83; con- structing closure structure at Illinois Central Railroad, $645.29; constructing gravity drainage structures, $20,491.17; planning raising railroad grade, $19.74 and placing earthwork and con- structing drainage structure, $662.88. The total costs were $477,951.57 for new work and expenditures were $463,708.40. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work under the existing proj- ect is about 14 percent complete. The total costs to June 30, 1950 were $618,436.51 for new work and total expenditures were $594,433.04. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance at the end of the fiscal year, $1,405,266.96, plus an anticipated allotment of $200,000 in fiscal year 1951, a total of $1,605,266.96, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950 .......................... $24,003.47 New work: By contract (completion of existing contracts): Alterations to Missouri Pacific Railroad at Big Muddy River, July 1950 to June 1951 .................... 186,585.67 Construction of closure structure at Illinois Central Railroad, July 1950 to May 1951 .............. 36,753.95 93912T-61-vol. 1---49 1406 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Alterations to Illinois State Highway No. 3, July 1950 to June 1951 ............................ 38,402.00 Construction of river-front and lower flank levees together with the necessary gravity drainage structure, July 1950 to June 1951 .............. 1,215,521.87 By contract (future awards) : Surfacing of approximately 6.0 miles of access road, December 1950 to June 1951 .. 35,100.00 By hired labor, July 1950 to June 1951: Preparation of construction plans and checking shop drawings for work under existing contracts and preparation of specifications for road surfacing and construction of levee embankment .......... 46,500.00 Preparation of maintenance manuals ............... 200.00 Repairs prior to completion of the project .......... 22,200.00 Total for all work ............................. 1,605,266.96 The additional sum of $500,000 can be profitably expended for the following schedule of work during the fiscal year 1952: New work: By contract, July 1951 to June 1952: Construction of levee embankment along Big Muddy River together with the necessary gravity drainage structures ........................................ 440,000 Surfacing of approximately 3.5 miles of access road .. 25,000 By hired labor: Repairs prior to completion of the project ............. .15,000 Preparation of construction plans and specifications for levee embankment and access roads .................. 20,000 Total for all work ................................ 500,000 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated....------------------------.. $500,000. 00 $730,000.00 $669, 700.00 $1, 999,700. 00 Cost......-----------. $11, 732.87 $7, 808. 79 29, 334.94 91,608.34 477, 951.57 618, 436.51 Expenditures.... 11,613.85 7,927.81 25, 527.81 85, 655.17 463, 708.40 594, 433.04 Maintenance: Appropriated...------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost ----.....-- -------------------------- ------------------------------------ Expenditures..... . _.----------------------- -------------------------------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................. $135,244.48 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ...... 200,000,00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ...... 335,244.48 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................. 2,146,300.00 14. DEGOGNIA AND FOUNTAIN BLUFF LEVEE AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT, ILLINOIS Location.-This project is in Jackson County, Ill., on the left bank of Mississippi River between river miles 84 and 100 above the Ohio River. The district embraces practically all the bottom lands between the river and the bluffs and between Cora, Ill., on the northwest and the Grand Tower drainage and levee district on the south. FLOOD CONTROL-ST. LOUIS, MO., DISTRICT 1407 Existing project.-This provides for raising, enlarging and extending the existing levee system by reconstruction of 8.7 miles of river-front levee, 0.9 mile of upper flank levee, along Degognia Creek, construction of 4.6 miles of new river-front levee and 4.2 miles of new back levee, along the Big Muddy River, and the construction of appurtenant work consisting of gravity drainage structures, highway closure structures, surfacing of access road on the levee crown and altering railroads at levee crossings. The project, when completed, will not in itself afford complete pro- tection to this district; but in combination with and upon com- pletion of authorized work in the Grand Tower drainage and levee district, protection will have been provided to this and the other district named, against a flood of about 50-year frequency. The estimated total construction cost revised in 1950 is $4,763,000. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936. Local cooperation.-See page 8. Assurance of local coopera- tion approved by the county court of Jackson County, Ill., were approved by the Secretary of War September 7, 1944. All right-of- way data for the levee now under reconstruction were approved by the division engineer, Upper Mississippi Valley Division as follows: December 27, 1945; June 18, 1947; June 19, 1947; August 11, 1947; August 21, 1947; September 24, 1947; February 18, 1948; and March 16, 1948. Right-of-way requirements for highway closure structure were approved by the district engineer, St. Louis district on March 31, 1950. The terms of local coopera- tion for all the work under construction have been fully complied with. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Costs incurred by hired labor were $47,020.49, of which $27,781.78 was for pre- liminary engineering and design, $18,891.54 for repair prior to completion of project, and $347.17 for preparation of mainte- nance manual. Work by contract consisted of placing 24,478 cubic yards of material at a cost of $28,552.64, surfacing access roads on levee crown, $1,869.18, altering gravity drainage structures, $1,171.48, raising railroad grade, $1,785.31, constructing gravity drainage structures, $61,319.58 and constructing closure structure at Illinois State highway No. 3, $508.52. The total costs were $142,227.20 for new work and expenditures were $219,078.31. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work under the existing proj- ect is about 74 percent complete. The total costs to June 30, 1950, were $3,504,285.90 for new work and total expenditures were $3,501,782.39. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance at the end of the fiscal year, $389,217.61, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950 ............................ $2,503.51 New work: By contract (completion of existing contracts), July 1950 to June 1951: Alteration to Missouri Pacific Railroad at Degognia Creek .......................................... 280,990.17 Alterations to Illinois Central Railroad at two levee crossings ..................................... .26,564.90 39,195.68 Construction of highway closure structure .............. 1408 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 By contract, (future awards) : Stock piling of material and levee embankment con- struction in connection with the Illinois Central Rail- road alterations, December 1950 to June 1951 ...... 7,660.00 By hired labor, July 1950 to June 1951: Repairs prior to completion of the project .......... 23,803.35 Preparation of construction plans and specifications for railroad alterations and construction of levee embankment ..................................... 8,500.00 Total for all work ............................ 389,217.61 No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - _- ------ _ --- - --- - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated......----------------------....... $1,063,000.00 $240,000.00 ------------- .. $3, 891,000. 00 Cost----.-- ---- $363,863.16$577, 688.03 798, 767.65 1, 604, 739.86 $142, 227.20 3, 504,285.90 Expenditures - - - 292, 737. 65 622,903.39 739, 472. 35 1, 610, 590. 69 219, 078.31 3, 501, 782.39 Maintenance: Appropriated .-------------------- Cost.. Expenditures.---.-------------------- ------ Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................... $32,631.07 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ........................ 872,000.00 15. PERRY COUNTY DRAINAGE AND LEVEE DISTRICTS NOS. 1, 2, AND 3 MISSOURI Location.-This project is in Perry County, Mo., and Randolph County, Ill., on the right bank of Mississippi River between river miles 94 and 111 above the Ohio River. The project, as enlarged by inclusion of Crain and Puckett Islands, includes that portion of the bottom lapnds between the river and the bluffs and between Red Rock Landing, Mo., and Kaskaskia Island. Existing project.-This provides for raising and enlarging the existing levee system by reconstruction of 7.9 miles of river-front levee, 14.1 miles of back levee and 3.8 miles of upper flank levee; construction of 7.3 miles of new river-front levee; and the con- struction of appurtenant works consisting of gravity drainage structures, highway closure structures, surfacing of access roads on the levee crown and altering railroads at levee crossings. The project, when completed, will afford protection to the district against a flood of about 50-year frequency. The estimated total construction cost, revised in 1950 (including $41,000 of 1936 funds used for temporary levee repairs, resulting from the 1943 flood), is $6,990,000. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936. Local cooperation.-See page 8. Assurance of local coopera- tion for the project were approved by the Secretary of War as follows: District No. 1, December 30, 1936; district No. 2, March FLOOD CONTROL-ST. LOUIS, MO., DISTRICT 1409 16, 1937; district No. 3, September 29, 1936. It is anticipated that an agreement will be entered into between Perry County levee districts Nos. 1 and 2 and the landowners of that part of the project in Illinois whereby the landowners will agree, to fur- nish the necessary right-of-way for that part of the project located in Illinois. Right-of-way data for the reconstruction to the 1935 levee grade of the entire back levee and the river-front levee of district No. 3 were approved December 14, 1937, and June 3, 1938. Right-of-way data for the construction of 1.7 miles of river-front levee in district No. 1 were approved by the district engineer May 25, 1949. Right-of-way data for the construction of 0.8 mile of river-front levee in district No. 1 were approved by the acting district engineer on June 23, 1949. Right-of-way re- quirements for construction of 5.1 miles of river-front levee in districts Nos. 1 and 2 were approved by the district engineer on May 29, 1950. Collection of right-of-way data for construction of the remainder of the river-front levees of district Nos. 1 and 2 and the enlargement work on district No. 3 river-front levee and the back levee of district Nos. 1, 2, and 3 will be undertaken as needed. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Costs incurred by hired labor were $60,374.85, of which $60,181.91 was for pre- liminary engineering and design and $192.94 for repair prior to completion of project. Work by contract consisted of placing 526,172 cubic yards of material at a cost of $166,005.23 and sur- facing access roads on levee crown at a cost of $6,770.26. The total costs were $233,150.34 for new work and exenditures were $228,554.68. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work under the existing proj- ect is about 13 percent complete. The total costs to June 30, 1950, were $838,301.41 from regular funds and $38,275.34 from emer- gency relief funds, all for new work and total expenditures were $866,817.54. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance at the end of the fiscal year, $782,557.80, plus an anticipated allotment of $300,- 000 in fiscal year 1951, a total of $1,082,557.80, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950 ........................... $9,759.21 New work: By contract (completion of existing contracts), July 1950 to June 1952: Construction of river-front levee and gravity drainage structures. . ..................... 751,893.59 By contract, (future awards) : Construction of approxi- mately 2.7 miles of river-front levee, December 1950 to June 1951 ................................... .. 234,555.00 By hired labor, July 1950 to June 1951: Preparation of maintenance manuals .............. 350.00 Repairs prior to completion of the project .......... 14,000.00 Surveys, preparation of construction plans and speci- fications ....................................... 72,000.00 Total for all work ........................... 1,082,557.80 The additional sum of $700,000 can be profitably expended for the following schedule of work during the fiscal year 1952: 1410 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 New work: By contract, July 1951 to June 1952: Construction of ap- proximately 4.0 miles of levee together with the necessary gravity drainage structures ............................. $625,000 By hired labor, July 1951 to June 1952: Repair prior to completion of the project ............... 25,000 Survey, preparation of construction plans and specifi- cations .............................................. 50,000 Total for all work ................................ 700,000 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950 including - - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 . prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated .... ..................... $300, 000. 00 $744,100. 00 $1, 649,375.34 Cost....----------- $10,195.37 $1, 637. 66 -------------- 50, 582.08 233,150.34 876, 576. 75 Expenditures .. 8, 500.90 ....------.......-- 3, 357. 53------ 45, 418. 53 228, 554. 68 866, 817.54 Maintenance: Appropriated----..---------- ------------------------------------------------- Cost------------------------------------------------------------------------- Expenditures........................................................................... Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................... $66,031.84 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ........ 300,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ........ 366,031.84 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ...................... 5,040,624.66 16. PRAIRIE DU ROCHER AND VICINITY, ILLINOIS Location.-This project is in Randolph County, Ill., on the left bank of Mississippi River between river miles 118 and 130 above the Ohio River. The district includes the bottom land between the river and the bluffs, and extends from the present channel of Prairie du Rocher Creek on the north to the Kaskaskia River on the south. Existing project.-This provides for reconstructing about 2.4 miles of upper flank levee, constructing 0.5 mile of new upper flank levee, 10.4 miles of new river-front levee, and 2.8 miles of new lower flank levee, and constructing appurtenant works con- sisting of gravity drainage structures, highway and railroad closure structures, surfacing of access roads on the levee crown, and altering railroads at a levee crossing. The project, when com- pleted, will afford protection to this district against a flood of about 50-year frequency. The estimated total construction cost, revised in 1950, is $3,719,000. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946. (H. Doc. 222, 80th Cong., 1st sess.) Local cooperation.-See page 8. Forms of assurance of local cooperation approved by the county court of Randolph County, Ill., for the construction of the entire project have been received from the Prairie du Rocher and Modoc levee and drainage district and from the Edgar Lakes drainage and levee district. The assurances were approved by the division engineer, Upper Mississippi Valley FLOOD CONTROL-ST. LOUIS, MO., DISTRICT 1411 Division on November 6, 1947. Right-of-way data for 1.9 miles of upper flank levee were approved by the district engineer, St. Louis district, on June 10, 1948, for the construction of 0.4 mile of upper flank levee on February 1, 1949, and for the construction of 0.4 mile of lower flank levee on April 4, 1949. Right-of-way requirements for 1.8 miles of upper river-front levee and for 1.8 miles of middle river-front levee were approved by the district engineer on March 25, 1949, and June 23, 1949, respectively. Right- of-way requirements for 1.7 miles of lower river-front levee were approved by the district engineer on September 21 and 30, 1949, for 2.7 miles of lower river-front levee on March 13, 1950, for highway closure structure on the upper flank levee on May 4, 1950, and for 2 miles of lower flank levee on June 23, 1950. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Costs incurred by hired labor were $127,325.08, of which $97,758.22 was for pre- liminary engineering and design and $29,566.86 was for repair prior to completion of project. Contractors placed a total of 2,- 854,080 cubic yards of material at a cost of $883,356.98, surfaced access roads on levee crown for $27,016.97, planned railroad grade raise for $1,770.52 and constructed closure structure at the Mis- souri-Illinois Railroad for $459.83. The total costs were $1,039,- 929.38 for new work and expenditures were $1,023,059.94. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work under the existing proj- ect is about 37 percent complete. The total costs to June 30, 1950, were $1,386,445.32 for new work and total expenditures were $1,337,968.59. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance at the end of the fiscal year, $762,031.41, plus an anticipated allotment of $100,- 000 in fiscal year 1951, a total of $862,031.47, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950 ........................... $48,476.73 New work: By contract (completion of existing contracts), July 1950 to June 1951: Construction of upper flank river-front and lower flank levees, July 1950 to May 1951 .................... 375,985.50 Surfacing of access road, July 1950 to Aug. 1950 .. 357.36 Construction of highway and railroad closure structures, July 1950 to June 1951 ......................... 89,830.18 Alteration to Missouri Pacific Railroad at Prairie du Rocher Creek, July 1950 to June 1951 ............ 197,296.64 By contract (future awards) : Surfacing of approximately 4.0 miles of access road, December 1950 to June 1951 ..................... 29,280.00 Highway alterations, February 1951 to June 1951 .... 27,500.00 By hired labor, July 1951 to June 1952: Repair prior to completion of the project ............ 40,000.00 Preparation of maintenance manual ................ 200.00 Surveys, preparation of construction plans and specifi- cations ......................................... 53,105.00 Total for all work ............................ 862,031.41 The additional sum of $500,000 can be profitably expended for the following schedule of work during the fiscal year 1952: 1.412 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 New work: By contract, July 1951 to June 1952: Construction of levee embankment together with necessary gravity drainage structure .......................... $424,000 Surfacing of approximately 3.0 miles of access road .... 26,000 By hired labor, July 1951 to June 1952: Repair prior to completion of the project .............. 20,000 Survey, preparation of construction plans and specifi- cations ............................................ 830,000 Total for all work ............................... 500,00 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - -,-- -- - fiscal 3 e rs 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 19 .6 New work: Appropriated------------.... ------------... $500,000.00 $900, 000.00 $700,000.00 $2,100,000.00 Cost...-------------------------------- 31,400. 62 315, 115.32 1,039,929.38 1,386, 445.32 . .... Expenditures ...- ------------------------- 28, 738. 84 286,169.81 1,023,059.94 1,337, 968. 59 Maintenance: Appropriated- ........................................................................ Cost...-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Expenditures... . . . . . . ..------------------------- ------------- .----------------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................... $74,628.12 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ........ 100,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal.year 1951 ........ 174,628.12 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................. 1,519,000.00 17. STRINGTOWN-FORT CHARTRES AND IVY LANDING, ILL. Location.-This project is in Monroe and Randolph Counties, Ill., on the left bank of Mississippi River between river miles 130 and 137 above the Ohio River. The project includes all of the Stringtown district and the downstream portion of the Fort Chartres and Ivy Landing district and includes the bottom lands between the river and the bluffs and extends from Prairie du Rocher Creek on the south to the north boundary of the String- town district. Existing project.-This provides for raising, enlarging, and ex- tending the existing levee system by reconstruction of 4.7 miles of existing river-front levee, construction of 2.6 miles of new river- front levee, reconstruction of 2.3 miles of existing lower flank levee, construction of 0.4 mile of new lower flank levee, and ap- purtenant works consisting of gravity drainage structures, one highway closure structure, surfacing of access roads on the levee crown, and altering railroads at one levee crossing. The project, when completed, will not in itself afford complete protection to this district; but in combination with and upon completion of author- ized work in the Fort Chartres and Ivy Landing drainage district and the Harrisonville and Ivy Landing drainage and levee district, protection will have been provided to this and the other districts named against a flood of about 50-year frequency. The estimated FLOOD CONTROL-ST. LOUIS, MO., DISTRICT 1418 total construction cost, revised in 1949, is $2,229,000. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Costs incurred by hired labor were $34,974.06, of which $10,137.58 was for pre- liminary engineering and design, $23,109.18 for repair prior to completion of project, and $1,727.30 for preparation of mainte- nance manual. Contractors placed a total of 203,820 cubic yards of material at a cost of $93,095.70, surfaced access roads on levee crown for $15,055.75, raised railroad grade for $1,770.56 and altered gravity drainage structures at a cost of $6,578.78. The total costs were $151,474.85 for new work and expenditures were $171,123.74. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work under the existing proj- ect is about 64 percent complete. The total costs to June 30, 1950 were $1,450,147.48 for new work, and total expenditures were $1,443,418.66. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $785,578.71, will be applied as fol- lows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950 ........................... $6,728.82 New work: By contract (completion of existing contracts), July 1950 to June 1951: Alteration to Missouri Pacific Railroad at Prairie du Rocher Creek ................................... 206,707.13 Surfacing of approximately 0.9 mile of access road, July 1950 to October 1950 ....................... 3,539.99 Construction of approximately 1.0 mile of levee em- bankment, July 1950 to October 1950 ............ 39,724.52 Construction of highway closure structures, July 1950 to M ay 1951 .................................... 38,578.25 By hired labor, July 1950 to June 1951: Repairs prior to completion of the project .......... 3,500.00 Preparation of maintenance manuals ................ 2,800.00 Preparation of construction plans, checking of shop drawing and seepage studies .................... 19,000.00 Total for all work ............................ 320,578.71 Unallocated balance............................ 465,000.00 Total ......................................... 785,578.71 The unallocated balance shown above will be used during the fiscal year 1952 for the completion of the project and the con- struction of seepage corrective measures. 1414 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including --------- --------- --- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated _ $392, 200.00 -339, 000.00 $700, 000.00 $730, 000.00 .. ..-------------$2, 228,997.37 Cost----- ------- 10,268.96 13, 999.91 650, 780.98 622, 825.41 $151, 474.85 1,450,147.48 Expenditures --....- 8,570.45 15, 353.07 589, 539.21 658,034.82 171,123.74 1,443,418.66 Maintenance: Appropriated.... C o st-. . . - - -- - - - - - - - - - - --. - - -- - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - . .-- -- - - .-- . . Expenditures---- .... --------- -------------- ----------- ------------------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .... $30,774.67 18. FORT CHARTRES AND IVY LANDING DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 5, ILLINOIS Location.-This project is in Monroe County, Ill., on the left bank of Mississippi River between river miles 137 and 141 above the Ohio River. The district includes that portion of the bottom lands between the river and the bluffs, the Harrisonville and Ivy Landing drainage and levee district No. 2 on the north and the north boundary of the Stringtown district on the south. Existing project.-This provides for the construction of about 3 miles of river front levee and the construction of appurtenant work consisting of gravity drainage structures and surfacing of access roads on the levee crown. The project does not in itself afford complete protection to this district; but in combination with and upon completion of authorized work in the Harrisonville and Ivy Landing drainage and levee district and the Stringtown-Fort Chartres and Ivy Landing district, protection will have been pro- vided this and the other districts named against a flood of about 50-year frequency. The estimated total construction cost, revised in 1949, is $880,600. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Costs incurred by hired labor were $10,125.36, of which $1,943.09 was for pre- liminary engineering and design, $1,892.29 for preparation of maintenance manual and $6,289.98 for repair prior to comple- tion of project. Contractors completed earthwork construction at a cost of $3,337.57, surfaced access roads on levee crown for $2,220.49 and altered gravity drainage structures for $5,817.98. The total costs were $21,501.40 for new work and expenditures were $28,103.78. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work under the existing proj- ect is about 89 percent complete. The total costs to June 30, 1950 were $791,659.32 for new work and total expenditures were $791,043.07. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $89,541.99, will be applied as fol- lows: FLOOD CONTROL-ST. LOUIS, MO., DISTRICT 1415 Accounts payable, June 30, 1950 ............................ $616.25 New work: By contract ............................................ None By hired labor, July 1950 to June 1951: Repair prior to completion of the project ............. . 700.00 Preparation of maintenance manuals ................... 600.00 Study of seepage conditions and design of seepage cor- rective measures ................................. 7,125.74 Total for all work .............................. $9,041.99 Unallocated balance ............................. 80,500.00 Total .......................................... 89,541.99 The unallocated balance shown above will be used during the fiscal year 1952 for the construction of seepage corrective mea- sures. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including --.-- -- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated-........------------ $388,000.00 .. _--_---..___ -$880, $64,000.00 ----- 585.06 Cost-------.....---.. $21,948. 79 25, 873.42 460, 294.32 256,154.44 $21,501.40 791, 659.32 Expenditures _..- 22, 214. 85 26, 816. 26 442, 638.29 266, 648. 83 28,103. 78 791,043.07 Maintenance: Appropriated---...----------- ------------- ---------------------------------- Cost........ ....... .... ...... ... Expenditures -.. ..... . ...... Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ...... $2,925.74 19. HARRISONVILLE AND IVY LANDING DRAINAGE AND LEVEE DISTRICT NO. 2, ILLINOIS Location.-This project is in Monroe County, Ill., on the left bank of Mississippi River between river miles 141 and 156 above the Ohio River. The district is bounded by Fountain Creek and the Mississippi River on the north and west, on the east by the bluffs and by Fort Chartres and Ivy Landing drainage and levee district No. 5 on the south. Existing project.-This provides for raising and enlarging the existing levee system by the reconstruction of about 9.8 miles of river-front levee, 5.4 miles of flank levee, the construction of 6.2 miles of new levee, and the construction of appurtenant works consisting of gravity drainage structures, Fountain Creek diver- sion channel, surfacing of access roads on the levee crown, and altering railroad at one levee crossing. The project, when com- pleted, will not in itself afford complete protection to this district; but upon completion of authorized work in the Fort Chartres and Ivy Landing drainage and levee district and the Stringtown-Fort Chartres and Ivy Landing district, protection will have been pro- vided this and the other districts named against a flood of about 50-year frequency. The estimated total construction cost, revised in 1949, is $3,434,000. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936. 1416 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Operations and results during fiscal year. Costs incurred by hired labor were $26,579.89, of which $6,790.69 was for pre- liminary engineering and design, $282.48 for preparation of main- tenance manual and $19,506.72 for repair prior to completion of project. Contractors placed 21,357 cubic yards of material and surfaced access roads on levee crown at a cost of $8,070.99, altered gravity drainage structures for $6,885.24 and raised railroad grade at a cost of $203,736.43. The total costs were $245,272.55 for new work and expenditures were $258,322.22. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work under the existing proj- ect is about 97 percent complete. The total costs to June 30, 1950, were $3,333,351.98 for new work and total expenditures were $3,331,143.90. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $102,856.10, will be applied as fol- lows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950 ............................. $2,208.08 New work: By contract (completion of existing contracts), July 1950 to June 1951: Construction of levee embankment and access road surfacing, July 1950 to August 1950 .............. 4,093.30 Alteration to Missouri Pacific Railroad at Fountain Creek, July 1950 to September 1950 .............. 20,152.52 By hired labor, July 1950 to June 1951: Repair prior to completion of the project ............ 1,600.00 Preparation of maintenance manuals ................ 3,084,20 Survey, preparation of construction plans and specifi- cations and study of seepage conditions ........... .16,218.00 Total of all work .............................. 47,856.10 Unallocated balance ............................ 55,500.00 Total ....................................... 102,856.10 The unallocated balance shown above will be used during the fiscal year 1952 for the construction of seepage corrective mea- sures. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to1946 New work: Appropriated ._ $426, 000.00 _ . $566, 000. 00 $17, 500.00 $3, 434, 000.00 Cost-------.. ----- 65, 427.59 1,176, 006.93 986, 926. 56 $814, 216. 94 245, 272.55 3, 333, 351.98 Expenditures _.. 60, 968.17 1,162, 824.98 895, 842.03 910,934.17 258, 322. 22 3, 331,143. 90 Maintenance: Appropriated .. ------------------- ---------------------------- Cost............------------------------ Expenditures ------------------------ --------------------- -------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .... $15,619.89 FLOOD CONTROL-ST. LOUIS, MO., DISTRICT 1417 20. COLUMBIA DRAINAGE AND LEVEE DISTRICT NO. 3, ILLINOIS Location.-This project is in Monroe County, Ill., on the left bank of Mississippi River between river miles 157 and 166.5 above the Ohio River. The district embraces most of the bottom lands between the river and the bluffs and between Fountain Creek on the south and Columbia Creek on the north. Existing project.-This provides for raising and enlarging the existing levee system by the reconstruction of about 9.5 miles of river-front levee and 10.6 miles of flank levee, and the construc- tion of appurtenant works consisting of gravity drainage struc- tures, surfacing of access roads on the levee crown, and altering railroads at levee crossings. The project, when completed, will afford protection to this district against a flood of about 50-year frequency. The estimated total construction cost, revised in 1950, including $45,000 of 1936 funds used for temporary levee repair, resulting from the 1943 flood, is $2,485,000. The project was au- thorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936. Local cooperation.-See page 8. Assurance of local coopera- tion, approved by the county court of Monroe County, Ill., was ap- proved by the Secretary of War on June 9, 1938. All requirements covering the reconstruction of the levee to the grade approved in 1935 have been fully complied with. Right-of-way data for the reconstruction of 1.2 miles of lower flank levee, for 4.4 miles of middle riverfront levee and for 2 miles of lower river-front levee were approved by the district engineer January 4, June 16 and June 29, 1949, respectively. Right-of-way requirements for the reconstruction of 1.9 miles of lower river-front levee, 2.8 miles of upper flank levee, and 1.3 miles of lower flank levee were ap- proved by the district engineer on October 13 and November 2, 1949, April 27 and May 18, 1950, respectively. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Costs incurred by hired labor were $69,479.92, of which $59,389.67 was for pre- liminary engineering and design, $55.89 for preparation of main- tenance manual and $10,034.36 for repair prior to completion of project. Contractors placed 658,746 cubic yards of material at a cost of $238,830.08, surfaced access roads on levee crown for $2,637.71, altered gravity drainage structures for $2,695.01 and raised railroad grade at a cost of $170,689.81. The total costs were $484,332.53 and expenditures were $472,539.03. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work under the existing proj- ect is about 53 percent complete. The total costs to June 30, 1950 were $1,304,855.01 for new work and total expenditures were $1,285,950.22. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $544,149.78, will be applied as fol- lows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950 ............................ $18,904.79 New work: By contract (completion of existing contracts), July 1950 to June 1951: Raising and enlarging existing levees, including ex- tension of existing gravity drainage structures .... 384,546.72 Surfacing of access road ........................... 71,948.88 1418 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Alteration to Missouri Pacific Railroad at Fountain Creek ............................ ............... 13,174.39 By hired labor, July 1950 to June 1951: Repair prior to completion of the project .......... 17,500.00 Preparation of maintenance manual ................ 400.00 Surveys, preparation of construction plans and specifi- cations .......................................... 37,675.00 Total for all work ............................. 544,149.78 The additional sum of $400,000 can be profitably expended for the following schedule of work during fiscal year 1952: New work: By contract, July 1951 to June 1952: Construction of approximately 4.5 miles of levee together with the necessary gravity drainage structures ...... 309,500 Surfacing of approximately 3.0 miles of access road .... 25,000 By hired labor, July 1951 to June 1952: Repair prior to completion of the project ............ 30,000 Surveys, preparation of construction plans and specifi- cations ............................................ 35,500 Total for all work ............................. 400,000 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including --- fisel years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated ------------------------ . $194,000.00 $306, 000. 00 $372,100.00 $1,830,100.00 Cost------.---- $221,089.42 $902. 20 5,406. 70 61,043.84 484, 332. 53 1, 304, 855.01 Expenditures-....- 209, 530.47 13, 451.92 5, 406.70 53, 932. 55 472, 539.03 1, 285, 950.22 Maintenance: Appropriated ---------------------- ---------------------------------- Cost-.............---............. ......................... ................................... Expenditures . . . ..... ........... ........ . . . . . . . . . . . . Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ..................... $44,772.29 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ........................ 654,900.00 21. WILSON AND WENKEL AND PRAIRIE DU PONT DRAINAGE AND LEVEE DISTRICTS, ILLINOIS Location.-This project is in Monroe and St. Clair Counties, Ill., on the left bank of Mississippi River between river miles 168 and 175 above the Ohio River. The district includes the bottom lands between the river and the bluffs and extends from the ap- proach to the Jefferson Barracks bridge north to Prairie du Pont Creek. The district is now known as the Prairie Du Pont drain- age and levee district. Existing project.-This provides for raising and enlarging the existing levee system by the reconstruction of about 3.7 miles of river-front levee and 3.6 miles of upper flank levee; construction of 3.6 miles of new lower flank levee; and the construction of ap- purtenant works consisting of gravity-drainage structures, high- way closure structures, surfacing of access roads on the levee crown, and altering railroads at levee crossings. The project, when completed, will afford protection to this district against a FLOOD CONTROL-ST. LOUIS, MO., DISTRICT 1419 flood of about 200-year frequency. The estimated total construc- tion cost, revised in 1950, is $3,488,000. The project was author- ized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936. Local cooperation.-See page -. Assurance of local coopera- tion, approved by the county court of St. Clair County, Ill., was approved by the Secretary of War November 14, 1939. Local cooperation requirements covering the previous Federal construc- tion are fully complied with. Formal assurances covering the modified project with changes in alignment of the lower river- front levee and the lower flank levee were approved by the Sec- retary of War,. November 18, 1942. Right-of-way data, covering the reconstruction of approximately 3.6 miles of upper flank levee to the grade revised in 1944, were approved by the division en- gineer, Upper Mississippi Valley Division on July 18, 1946. Right- of-way requirements for reconstruction of 2.6 miles of upper river-front levee have been furnished the levee district. Require- ments of local cooperation for constructing the remainder of the project to the grade revised in 1944 are being complied with by the levee district. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Costs incurred by hired labor were $29,425.74, of which $26,276.81 was for pre- liminary engineering and design and $3,148.93 for repair prior to completion of project. Contractor placed 131,065 cubic yards of material at a cost of $46,472.61 and raised railroad grade at a cost of $453.22. The total costs were $76,351.57 and expenditures were $102,018.32. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work under the existing proj- ect is about 31 percent complete. The total costs to June 30, 1950 were $1,089,781.18 for new work and total expenditures were $1,068,211.55. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $552,788.45, will be applied as fol- lows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950 ............................. $21,569.63 New work: By contract (completion of existing contract), July 1950 to June 1951: Construction of upper flank and river-front levee, July 1950 to April 1951 ............................... 276,237.33 Alterations to Missouri Pacific Railroad at Prairie du Pont Creek, July 1950 to June 1951 .............. 207,981.49 By hired labor, July 1950 to June 1951: Repair prior to completion of the project ............ 5,000.00 Preparation of maintenance manuals ................ 500.00 Survey and preparation of construction plans and speci- fications ........................................ 9,500.00 Total for all work ............................. 520,788.45 Unallocated balance ............................ 32,000.00 Total ......................................... 552,788.45 The unallocated balance shown above will be used during the fiscal year 1952 for the continuation of construction of the project. 1420 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated- .. ....... ....... $478,000.00 -$1, 621, 00C0.00 Cost..-...-.--------- $22, 683.39 $128, 926. 47 417, 572. 80 $159, 266. 22 $76, 351.57 1,089, 781.18 Expenditures - - -_ 20, 812. 75 122, 930.33 374, 455.29 163, 718. 74 102, 018.32 1, 068, 211.55 Maintenance: Appropriated-....-- Cost. . . . ...... . --------------------- . ....-------- . . . . - --. -. - -- .. --.... . -----------.------------- ------------- ..------------ . ------ . . Expenditures....--- ... -... ...... ..... . ---------------------............... Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June a0, 1950 .................. $43,903.39 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................... 1,867,000.00 22. EAST ST. LOUIS AND VICINITY, ILLINOIS Location.-This project is in St. Clair and Madison Counties, Ill., on left bank of Mississippi River between river miles 175 and 195 above the Ohio River. The project includes all the bottom lands between the bluffs on the east and Mississippi River and Chain of Rocks Canal on the west, and extends from Cahokia diversion channel on the north to Prairie du Pont Creek on the south. Existing project.-This provides for raising and enlarging the existing levee system by the reconstruction of about 8.6 miles of river-front levee, 4.9 miles of upper flank levee, 7 miles of the lower flank levee, construction of 0.9 mile of new river-front levee, and 0.8 mile of river-front floodwall, together with the necessary appurtenant works consisting of gravity drainage structures, clo- sure structures at highway crossings, alterations and reconstruc- tion of existing pumping plants, surfacing of access roads on the levee crown and making necessary alterations to railroad tracks and bridges at levee crossings. Approximately 10 miles of the proposed project river-front levee need not be constructed as pro- tection will be provided along this reach by the levee to be con- structed as part of the Chain of Rocks Canal. The project, when completed, will afford protection to the area against a flood of about 200-year frequency. The estimated total construction cost, revised in 1950 is $12,092,000. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936. Local cooperation.-Seepage 8. Assurance of local cooperation for the entire project was approved by the Secretary of War on March 24, 1937. Right-of-way data covering the reconstruction of the flank levees to the grade approved in 1935 were approved by Office, Chief of Engnieers, on November 27, 1937 and August 7, 1940. Right-of-way data for 1.3 miles of river-front and 0.25 mile of lower flank levee were approved by the district engineer, St. Louis district, on June 10, 1948. Right-of-way requirements for the reconstruction of 1.9 miles of river-front levee were approved by the district engineer July 11, 1949. Right-of-way requirements FLOOD CONTROL-ST. LOUIS, MO., DISTRICT 1421 for 2.5 miles of river-front levee were approved by the district engineer on July 15, 1949. Right-of-way requirements for recon- struction of 1.2 miles of river-front levee and 0.4 mile of river- front flood wall were approved on April 21 and June 27, 1950, respectively, by the district engineer. Right-of-way requirements for 1 mile of riverfront levee were approved by District Enginer on September 20, 1949, and for 0.5 mile of river-front levee on June 20, 1950. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Costs incurred by hired labor were $130,611.11, of which $118,744.51 was for pre- liminary engineering and design, $9,580.81 for repair prior to completion of project, and $2,285.79 for inspection of levee during construction. Contractors placed 614,472 cubic yards of material at a cost of $487,289.44, surfaced access roads on levee crown for $52.75, raised railroad grade for $453.13, constructed floodwall for $19,620.46, constructed Cahokia pumping plant at a cost of $11,893.17, and architect-engineer contractor received $7,385.00. The total costs were $657,305.06 for new work and expenditures were $635,362.94. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work under the existing proj- ect is about 12 percent complete. The total costs to June 30, 1950 were $1,468,623.09 from regular funds and $2,900 from emergency relief funds, all for new work. The total expenditures were $1,- 424,810.88. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance at the end of the fiscal year, $1,350,389.12, plus an anticipated allotment of $200,000 in fiscal year 1951, a total of $1,550,389.12, will be ap- plied as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950 .......................... $46,712.21 New work: By contract (completion of existing contracts) July 1950 to June 1951, construction of levee and gravity drainage structures ................... 230,203.70 Surfacing of approximately 4.0 miles of access road, July 1950 to October 1950 ............ ............. 17,124.99 Construction of approximately 2,000 linear feet of floodw all ...................................... 524,741.20 Architect-engineer services in connection with the reconstruction of the existing Cahokia pumping plant ... ..................................... 1,194.36 Construction of new Cahokia pumping plant and ad- jacent levee fill, July 1950 to April 1951 ........ 244,706.15 Construction of power line and sub-station for the Cahokia pumping plant, July 1950 to December 1950 .... ..................................... 18,169.03 Alteration to Missouri Pacific Railroad at Prairie du Pont Creek, July 1950 to June 1951 .......... 143,057.48 By contract (future awards) : Construction of underpass closure structures, January 1951 to July 1951........ 200,000.00 By hired labor, July 1950 to June 1951: Repair prior to completion of the project ........ 31,500.00 Preparation of maintenance manuals ............. . 980.00 Surveys and preparation of construction plans and specifications ................................. 92,000.00 Total for all work ........................... 1,550,389.12 939127-51-vol. 1-+--90 1422 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 The additional sum of $1,500,000 can be profitably expended for the following schedule of work during the fiscal year 1952: New work: By contract (July 1951 to June 1952): Construction of underpass closure structure .......... $182,000 Construction of levee embankment with the necessary gravity drainage structures ...................... 1,218,000 By hired labor (July 1951 to June 1952): Surveys and preparation of construction plans and specifications .................................... 75,000 Repairs prior to completion of the project ........... 25,000 Total for all work ............................... 1,500,000 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated ......... ........... $750,000.00 $1,000,000.00 $520, 900.00 $2, 775, 200.00 Cost-------....---..-- $1,500. 53 $695.19 41, 852.42 298, 652.06 657, 305.06 1, 471, 523.09 Expenditures .... 1,450.49 757.94 34, 921.29 280, 813.10 635, 362.94 1,424, 810.88 Maintenance: Appropriated---------------------------------------------- ------------------------- Cost ure....---------- - ---- ---------------------------------------.-------------- Expenditures----..............-----------.---------------------------------------------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................... $137,820.61 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ...... 200,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ...... 337,820.61 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ................... 9,116,800.00 23. CHOUTEAU, NAMEOKI, AND VENICE DRAINAGE AND LEVEE DISTRICT, ILLINOIS Location.-This project, in Madison County, Ill., lies on, but not adjacent to, the left bank of Mississippi River between river miles 188 and 195 above Ohio River, and is bounded on the north by Cahokia diversion channel, on the east by East Side levee and sani- tary district, and on the west by the east levee of the Chain of Rocks canal, running to a point on the south. Existing project.-This improvement was authorized by the Flood Control Act of June 22, 1936, and provides for raising and enlarging the existing levee system. However, the project is being modified by the Chain of Rocks Canal, authorized by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945. As the major portion of the district lies east of the proposed Chain of Rocks canal, it will be protected by the canal and the East St. Louis, Ill., levees. It is pro- posed to reconstruct or relocate, adjacent to the Chain of Rocks Canal levee, the existing pumping plant of this district under au- thority contained in the Flood Control Act of June 22, 1936. The estimated construction cost revised in 1949 is $190,000. Local eooperation.-See page 8. Assurance of local coopera- tion apprbved by the county court of Madison County, Illinois. FLOOD CONTROL-ST. LOUIS, MO., DISTRICT 1423 have been furnished and were approved by the Chief of Engineers on June 23, 1950. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Costs incurred by hired labor were $4,900.27 for preliminary engineering and de- sign. Contract cost for design of pumping station was $4,747.50 and for construction of pumping plant, $20.89. The total costs were $9,668,66 for new work and expenditures were $9,759.61. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work under the existing proj- ect is about 19 percent complete. The total costs to June 30, 1950 were $35,812.41 for new work and total expenditures were $35,- 708.89. Proposedoperations.--The unexpended balance at the end of the fiscal year, $94,291.11, plus an anticipated allotment of $30,000 in fiscal year 1951, a total of $124,291.11, will be applied as fol- lows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950 ............................ $103.52 New work: By contract (completion of existing contracts) : Architect-engineer service for the design and pre- paration of plans and specifications for the pro- posed pumping plant, July 1950 to January 1951 .. 528.00 Construction of pumping plant and 42 inch gravity conduit complete with gate, July 1950 to May 1951.. 105,311.50 Construction of 34.5 kilovolt power line and sub-station for pumping plant, July 1950 to May 1951 .......... 15,277.00 By hired labor, July 1950 to June 1951: Checking of architect-engineer plans and shop drawings 1,821.00 Preparation of maintenance manual ................ 1,250.00 Total for new work ............................... 124,291.11 The sum of $30,000 can be profitably expended for the comple- tion of the project during the fiscal year 1952. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including I fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated..------------------------$130, 000.00 -_. . ....... $130.000.000 Cost--------- ------------------------ ,092.41 $21,051.34 $9, 668. 66 35, 812.41 Expenditures--... ------------------------ 4,387. 54 21, 561.74 9, 759. 61 35, 708. 89 Maintenance: Appropriated.. Cost ----- Expenditures. ....-.- - -- - -- - .- . Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 ....................... $24,792.11 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ........ 30,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 .......... 54,792.11 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ...................... 30,000.00 24. WOOD RIVER DRAINAGE AND LEVEE DISTRICT, ILLINOIS Location.-The project lies in Madison County, Ill., on the left bank of Mississippi River between river miles 195 and 203 above 1424 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 the Ohio River. The district includes the bottom lands between the river and the bluffs and extends from the Cahokia diversion channel on the south to opposite lock and dam No. 26 at Alton, Ill., on the north. The small industrial cities of Hartford, Wood River. Roxana, and East Alton and part of the Alton river front, lie within the district. Existing project.-This provides for raising, enlarging, and ex- tending the existing levee system, and includes the reconstruc- tion of 5.4 miles of existing flank levee along Wood River, 2.6 miles of existing lower flank levee along Cahokia diversion channel, and 0.6 mile of existing lower flank levee along Indian Creek; construc- tion of 2 miles of new flank levee along Wood River; 8.1 miles of new river-front levees along the Mississippi River; and 1.4 miles of new lower flank along the Cleveland. Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad; together with the necessary appurtenant works consisting of gravity drainage structures, highway and railroad closure structures, alterations to existing or construction of new pumping plants, surfacing of access road on the levee crown, making necessary alterations to railroad tracks and bridges at levee crossing, and construction of a low-water dam at the mouth of Wood River. The project when completed will afford protection to this district against a flood of about 200-year fre- quency. The estimated total construction cost, revised in 1950, is $11,784,000. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act of June 28, 1938. Local cooperation.-See page 8. Assurances of local coopera- tion for the entire project were approved by the Secretary of War on January 28, 1946. Right-of-way data for the reconstruction of about 1.9 miles of flank levee along Wood River and the construc- tion of the Wood River low-water dam were approved by the division engineer, Upper Mississippi Valley Division on June 18. 1947, and September 9, 1947. Right-of-way data for reconstruction of 1.0 mile of river-front levee were approved by the district en- gineer on September 23, 1948. Right-of-way data for 2.9 miles of flank levee along Wood River were approved by the district en- gineer on April 26, 1949. Right-of-way data for 2.5 miles of flank levee were approved by the district engineer on April 25, 1950. Right-of-way data for 3.1 miles of upper river-front levee were approved by the district engineer on August 8, 1949, October 18, 1949 and April 25, 1950. Right-of-way requirements for the power facilities for the pumping plant and flood wall on Wood River flank levee were approved by the district engineer on May 3, 1950 and December 9, 1949, respectively, and for 0.6 mile of flank levee along Wood River on June 30, 1950. Right-of-way require- ments for the Alton pumping plant on the river-front levee were approved by the district engineer on May 10, 1950. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Costs incurred by hired labor were $235,411, of which $102,848.42 was for prelimi- nary engineering and design, $15,636 for repair prior to comple- tion of project, and 620,000 cubic yards of material was placed by a United States dredge in constructing new levee at a cost of $116,926.58. Contractors placed 1,685,431 cubic yards of material FLOOD CONTROL-ST. LOUIS, MO., DISTRICT 1425 at a cost of $903,304.15, altered gravity drainage structure for $1,478.65, constructed pumping station for $16,096.43, constructed low water dam near the mouth of Wood River for (minus) $10,- 500, prepared plans for gravity drainage structures for $10,329.66 and constructed flood wall and closure structures at New York Central Railroad and Milton highway at a cost of $138,522.60. The total costs were $1,294,642.49 for new work and expenditures were $599,692.71. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work under the existing proj- ect is about 26 percent complete. The total costs to June 30, 1950, were $3,020,378.41 for new work and total expenditures were $2,902,848.28. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance at the end of the fiscal year, $2,326,151.72, plus an anticipated allotment of $280,000 in fiscal year 1951, a total of $2,606,151.72, will be ap- plied as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1950 ........................... $117,530.13 New work: By contract (completion of existing contracts): Construction of levee and gravity drainage structures, July 1950 to June 1951 ....................... 1,272,530.46 Architect-engineer services for the preparation of plans on pumping plants and drainage structures, July 1950 to June 1951 ......................... 27,008.47 Construction of approximately 300 linear feet of floodwall and three closure structures, July 1950 to June 1951 .................................. 98,977.71 Construction of two pumping plants and gravity flow outlets, July 1950 to June 1951 ....................... .744,908.52 Construction of power transmission line for East Alton pumping plant, July 1950 to April 1951 .............. 12,696.43 By contract (future awards) : Construction of approximately 1.5 miles of levee, together with the necessary gravity drainage structures, De- cember 1950 to June 1951 ........................... 198,500.00 Construction of power transmission line and sub-station for Alton pumping plant, February to June 1951 ...... 23,000.00 By hired labor, July 1950 to June 1951: Surveys, preparation of construction plans and specifi- cations, and interior drainage studies ................ 59,000.00 Repair prior to completion of the project .............. 51,000.00 Preparation of maintenance manuals ................. . 1,000.00 Total for all work ................................. 2,606,151.72 The additional sum of $800,000 can be profitably expended for the following schedule of work during the fiscal year 1952: New work: By contract (July 1951 to June 1952): Construction of levee embankment with the necessary gravity drainage structures along the lower river front ............................................. $670,000 Construction of two small pumping plants on Wood River flank levees ....................................... 55,000 By hired labor: Surveys, preparation of construction plans and specifica- tions and interior drainage studies ................ 50,000 Repairs prior to completion of the project .............. 25,000 Total for all work ............................... 800,000 1426 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary U. S. FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30,1950, including - - -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated-........ _ - $49, 000.00 $750,000.00 $1, 500, 000.00 $425, 000.00 $5, 206,000.00 Cost------... .. $58,532.53 83, 574. 66 283, 327.01 1, 249, 202.97 1,294,642.49 3, 020, 378.41 Expenditures --.... 52, 883. 70 87, 375. 27 249, 787.38 1, 862, 349.83 599, 692. 71 2, 902, 848.26 Maintenance: Appropriated.-- Cost--................---------------------- Expenditures--... .- ........-- ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ......------------ ...... Other new work data: Unobligated balance, July 30, 1950 ................... .$207,962.60 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ........ 280,000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ........ 487,962.60 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project .................. 6,275,000.00 CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including ----------- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 priorto 1946 New work: Appropriated............------------ . .... ....... ..... .. ..._ $23,000.00 $23,000.00 Cost----------------------- __--__-_-_-----------..---_--------------.-------------- Expenditures- _-_-..---------------- -------------- _--------------------- Maintenance: - - - - ............. Appropriated- - - ....... - - - - - - --.... ......... ........ ....----------- Cost- . --.. ...-.-.... ---........ . ............... ...-. Expenditures... ...... . ......... - .......-------...........-- - .------ 25. UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER BASIN, ST. LOUIS DISTRICT Location.-The Mississippi River Basin above the Ohio River, exclusive of the Missouri River Basin, in the St. Louis district. Existing project.-The Flood Control Act of June 28, 1938. approved the general comprehensive plan for flood control and other purposes in the upper Mississippi River Basin described in the Flood Control Committee Document 1, Seventy-fifth Con- gress, first session, with such modifications thereof as in the dis- cretion of the Secretary of War and the Chief of Engineers may be advisable, and authorized $6,600,000 for reservoirs and $2,700,- 000 for local flood-protection works on the upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers; the reservoirs and local protection projects to be selected and approved by the Chief of Engineers. The act spe- cifically provides that the authorization shall include the enlarge- ment and extension of a system of levees located on the south side of the Sangamon River east of Chandlerville, Ill., as set forth in House Document No. 604, Seventy-fifth Congress, third session. The Flood Control Act of December 22, 1944, authorized to be FLOOD CONTROL-ST. LOUIS, MO., DISTRICT 1427 appropriated the additional sum of $10,000,000 for prosecution of the comprehensive plan, including the Red Rock Reservoir on the Des Moines River. The Flood Control Act of July 24, 1946, authorized an additional appropriation of $10,000,000 for prosecu- tion of the comprehensive plan. The following individual projects located in the St. Louis district were considered in the compre- hensive plan: Reservoirs Total esti- Name Tributary basin State mated cost' Meramec................... Meramec........---------------- Missouri...............------------------- $31,589,000 Big River_...................----- do---------_---- . do-------------------- .------- 16,783,000 Carlyle_----.-------------Kaskaskia----------------Illinois ..-------------------- 15,032,000 Shelbyville------------------.................. do.........................---------------------do-..........-------------------11,760,000 Joanna...................... Salt............. -------------------- Missouri------------------.....28, 000, 000 1 Estimate revised in 1950 Estimated construction cost of levees Mississippi River: Wood River levee project, Illinois (1) (2) ............... $11,784,000 Stringtown-Fort Chartres and Ivy Landing, Ill. (1) (2) .... 2,229,000 Kaskaskia Island levee project, Illinois (1) (2) ..... 2,107,000 Grand Tower levee project, Illinois (1) (2) .............. . 4,346,000 Miller Pond levee project, Illinois (1) (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156,000 Illinois River: Meredosia Lake and Willow Creek levee project, Illinois (3) ............................................. 249,737.84 Kaskaskia River, Ill.: Levees above and below Carlyle Reser- voir (2) ................................................. $4,931,000 1 See individual report for details of project. 2 Estimate revised in 1950. 3 Complete. Local cooperation.-See page 8 for requirements. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-The costs for general studies and the development of the comprehensive basin plan were $82,756.62, and the expenditures were $72,568.76. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The progress of work on levee projects selected for construction under this authorization is given in individual reports. The total costs for general studies for the development of the comprehensive basin plan to June 30, 1950, were $775,623.84 from regular funds for new work and total ex- penditures were $764,879.24. Proposed operations.-Theunexpended balance at the end of the fiscal year, $91,620.76, plus an anticipated allotment of $20,000 in fiscal year 1951, less an unallocated balance of $48,584.54 to be revoked, will be applied to accounts payable, $10,744.60, and con- tinuing surveys and preparation of detailed plans for the Joanna Reservoir portion of the comprehensive plan for flood control in the upper Mississippi River Basin. No work is scheduled for the fiscal year 1952. 1428 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including 14 -fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated-- _ 160, 000.00 $13, 500.00 $60,000.00 $125,000.00 $100, 000.00 $856, 500. 00 Cost......--------- 231, 970.31 135,810. 98 40,180.10 91,850.27 82, 756. 62 775, 623. 84 Expenditures ...- 232, 984.55 148, 396.97 42, 291.58 91, 293. 53 72, 568. 76 764, 879.24 Maintenance: Appropriated-.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cost....... . Expenditures...............-------------------.. ..-------------------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .................. $80,876.16 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1951 ...... -- 28,584.54 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1951 ...... 52,291.62 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ................... 107,267,084.54 26. EMERGENCY FLOOD-CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED AUGUST 18, 1941 AS AMENDED The Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941, as amended by Flood Control Acts approved July 24, 1946 and June 30, 1948. authorized the allotment from flood-control appropriations of not to exceed $2,000,000 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 amount of $1,032,278.72 has been allotted for emergency repair and rescue work in the St. Louis district to June 30, 1950. The operations undertaken during the fiscal year, pursuant to this authorization, consisted of reinforcing levees to prevent breaches and repairing breached and eroded levees. The costs dur- ing the year were $50,545.40, and the expenditures were $54,750.- 15. The total costs and expenditures to June 30, 1950 were $1,- 004,463.63. The unexpended balance at the end of the fiscal year, $28,815.- 09, will be applied to emergency repair of levees and to other costs incurred under this heading. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated.. ... Cost. Expenditures....- Maintenance: Appropriated.....-.. $161,000.00 $352, 704.41 -$985.69 -$12, 000.00 $1,033,278. 72 Cost--------.... -- $63, 578.27 ---........ 97, 725. 75 313, 742. 75 100, 347. 27 50, 545.40 1,004,463.63 Expenditures.... 60, 421.32 103, 702. 26 313, 922. 35 96, 142. 52 54, 750. 15 1, 004, 463. 63 FLOOD CONTROL-ST. LOUIS, MO., DISTRICT 1429 27. EMERGENCY FLOOD CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC LAWS NOS. 138 AND 318, SEVENTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS, PUBLIC LAW NO. 75. SEVENTY-NINTH CONGRESS, AND PUBLIC LAW NO. 102, EIGHTIETH 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, 1945, and 1947, Congress in the act approved July 12, 1943, Public No. 138, Sev- enty-eighth Congress; in the act approved May 29, 1944, Public Law 318, Seventy-eighth Congress; in the act approved June 5, 1945, Public Law 75, Seventy-ninth Congress, and in the act ap- proved June 23, 1947, Public Law 102, Eightieth Congress, au- thorized the amounts of $10,000,000, $12,000,000, $12,000,000, and $15,000,000 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, res- toration, and strengthening of levees and other flood-control works which had been threatened or destroyed by the recent floods. Pursuant to these acts, a total of $11,156,060.47 has been allot- ted to the St. Louis district to June 30, 1950 for emergency flood- control work, including $55,415.37 contributed funds. Emergency flood-control work along the Mississippi, Illinois, and Kaskaskia Rivers was accomplished during the fiscal year 1950 at a cost of $732,922.99 and the expenditures were $746,- 740.99. The unexpended balance at the end of the fiscal year, $116,- 270.17, will be applied to accounts payable, $2,025.44, and to emer- gency repairs of levees and to other costs incurred under this heading. Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS rTotal to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950 including ] _ 1- -[~ fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated.... Cost -------------- - ------ ------------ ------------------------------------ Expenditures --------------------------..------------------------------------ Maintenance: Appropriated---------------------- $2,902,258.19 $209, 284.81 $1637, 602. 10 $11, 100,645. 10 Cost------- ...- -- 2,383, 774. 85 $488, 550. 97 2, 414, 091.49 690,321. 15 732, 922. 99 10, 986, 400.37 Expenditures.... 2, 370, 633.01 600, 326. 87 2, 309,382.33 798, 098. 40 746, 740.99 10,984,374.93 1430 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Cost and financial summary CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including -- fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 19 '6 New work: App opriated.... ......- . -..... Cost. E xpenditures- - -- - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - Maintenance: Appropriated-....-........-.. ...........$60,000.00 --------- -$4, 584.63 $55,415 37 Cost....------------------------- -- -6,467.10 $48,948.27 - -55, 415 37 Exleaditures--....... ------------. 6, 467.10 48, 948. 27.-------------- 55, 415.37 28. EMERGENCY BANK PROTECTION WORK TO PROTECT CERTAIN HIGHWAY AND RAILROAD FACILITIES FROM FLOOD DAMAGE IN THE VICINITY OF PRICE LANDING, MISSOURI (SEC. 12, CONTROL ACT APPROVED DECEMBER 22, 1944) The Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944, authorized the allotment of $500,000 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 construction of emergency bank protection works to prevent flood damage to highways, bridge ap- proaches, and public works. On June 21, 1949, the sum of $50,000 was allotted the St. Louis district for the necessary bank protec- tion work to protect the levee of the Upper St. Francis levee dis- trict, Missouri, in the vicinity of Price Landing, Missouri, on the right bank of the Mississippi River between miles 26 and 33 above the Ohio River, Local cooperation.-None required. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Alignment of the bank by dredging was initiated on October 13 and completed on October 22, 1949. There were 226,221 cubic yards of material re- moved by a United States dredge; 380 linear feet (37,125 square feet) of shore mattress was built and sunk, 1035 cubic yards of earth removed from the bank and 19,975 square feet of cast stone paving was placed, all by hired labor. The total costs and expenditures were $50,000. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Project completed. The total costs and expenditures to June 30, 1950 were $50,000 for new work. Proposed operations.-None. FLOOD CONTROL-ST. LOUIS, MO., DISTRICT 1431 Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated....---------------------------------------------------------------- Cost...... . ..-------------------------------------------- ----------.............. ---- --------- Expenditures ------------------------------------------------------------------ Maintenance: Appropriated ....---------------------- -------------- $50,000.00 ----- $50,000.00 Cost--... .. ..--------------------- . $50,000.00 ..--------------.-------------- 50,000. 00 Expenditures----..........----------...........--------------......--------------- 50,000.00 50,000.00 29. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS AND CONTINGENCIES FOR FLOOD CONTROL The cost of work done during the fiscal year amounted to $239,- 358.01 and the expenditures were $230,784.07. The unexpended balance at the end of the fiscal year, $20,481.93, plus $115,000, which was allotted in fiscal year 1951, a total of $135,481.93, will be applied to accounts payable, $16,577.21 and as needed during the fiscal year 1951 to payment of expenses incurred under this heading. The additional sum of $253,991 can be profitably expended dur- ing the fiscal year 1952 for payment of expenses under this head- ing as incurred. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including _-- ..... .. fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: A ppropriated . . . . . . . .-. -. . -- C ost -. Expenditures....-.. ... . -. . -. -.. .-. -. --I-. --.. . . -. . -. . -. .l --. -.. -. . - ........ . . -. . -. . -. -. . -. . . -- ......... -I-.. ........ . ..... ---.. . -. . -. . -. . -. . -. --. -. . -. . -. -. . -. . . -- . . -. . -. . -. . -. . - -I-.. ... .......... . Maintenance: Appropriated.... $50,000.00 $40,000.00 $97, 500.00 $190,000.00 $213,000.00 $1,106,800.00 Cost-........... 191, 694. 60 35, 490.51 73, 343. 76 183, 893. 51 239, 358.01 1,102, 895.28 Expenditures -....- 183, 661.48 50, 513.87 65, 712.07 183, 521.93 230, 784.07 1, 086, 318.07 30. 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 flood-control appropriations for any one fiscal year for the removal of accumulated snags and other debris, and clearing and straightening the channel in navigable streams and tributaries thereof, when in the opinion of the Chief of Engineers such work is advisable in the interest of flood control: Provided, That not more than $50,000 shall be expended for this purpose for 1432 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 any single tributary from the appropriations for any one fiscal year. During the fiscal year costs of $72,599.46 were incurred at Macoupin, Hardy and McGee (McKee) Creeks, Ill., and Bryants and Ramsey Creeks, Mo. The expenditures were $71,500.99. The total costs to June 30, 1950 were $103,515.05 and total expendi- tures were $102,308.40. The unexpended balance at the end of the fiscal year, $43,691.52. will be applied to accounts payable, $1,206.65, and to complete work on Ramsey Creek, Mo., and Hardy and McGee Creeks in Illinois. Cost and financial summary Total to Fiscal year ending June 30 June 30, 1950, including - - - - fiscal years 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 prior to 1946 New work: Appropriated -....-- $20,000.00 $10, 000.00 $14, 000.00 $72,000.00 $30,000.00 $146,000.00 Cost--......._ _.. ..... 2,023.50 20, 765.93 8,126.16 72, 599.46 103, 515.05 Expenditures----....---...---.----.. 2,023.50 20,110.65 8, 673.26 71, 500.99 102, 308.40 Maintenance: Appropriated---...... ..------------------------..- ... .. .. .. . Cost---------------------- Expenditures-... .. . ............-------------.-------- . . --.-... - -------- ------. ..---------------------------------------------------------------- - -- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1950 .... $9,779.75 31. INACTIVE FLOOD-CONTROL PROJECTS For last Estimated full report Cost and expenditures amount re. Name of project see Annual to June 30, 1950 quired to Report .complete for- New work Maintenance 1. St. Louis County 1 drainage and levee district, M issouri ...- .. 1938 1938............. -_ --......... 2567, 000 2. Wiedmer Chemicals drainage and levee dis- trict, Missouri3_ 4 - - - 1938 --. 1938------------------.... 2417, 000 3. Riverland drainage district, Missouri ..... 1938 ..........--------------.-------------- 2.235, 000 4. McGee Creek levee and drainage district, Illinois River, Ill.' . . _____ 1940 2486, 000 5. Meredosia Lake and Willow Creek drainage and levee districts, Illinois River, Ill .... 1944 249, 737.84 -------------- (6) 6. Emergency protection for Illinois approach, Chain of Rocks bridge (sec. 12, Flood Con- trol Act approved Dec. 22, 1944)...___- .._ 1946 25,000.00 -------------- (6) 7. Kaskaskia Island drainage and levee district, Illin ois 7 -... . . . . . . .1949 8. Ste. Genevieve levee district No. 1, Missouri' 296, 520. 54 ... 1, 810, 479 1949 199.49 ---------------- 1,128, 801 t May be modified due to selection of this area by city of St. Louis as site for a second major airport, which would require greater protection than previously contemplated, and by results of study authorized in preliminary examination for flood control of St. Louis Mo. and vicinity. 2 Revised in 1950. $ Action deferred pending further study. * Low-lying lands in this district have been acquired under authority of the River and Harbor Act ap- proved August 26,1937; action regarding protection for the remaining lands in the district deferred pending further study. SWork under the project deferred pending decision regarding alterations to Wabash R. R. bridge at Meredosia, Ill. *Completed. 7Work deferred pending a review of H. Doc. No. 669, 76 Cong., 3d sess., which may modify the project recommended in H. Doc. No. 727, 77th Cong., 2d sess., authorized by the Flood Control Act of December 22, 1944. FLOOD CONTROL-ST. LOUIS, MO., DISTRICT 1433 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood-control acts and committee resolutions Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Austin Hollow, Ill. for flood con- Flood Control Commit- trol, water supply, recreation, tee resolution, Mar. 1, and allied purposes; Mississippi 1946. River, Coon Rapids Dam to Ohio River. Big Muddy River and its tribu- House Public Works taries, for flood control, water Committee resolution, conservation, and other pur- July 6, 1949. poses. Cache River, Ill., flood protec- Flood Control Commit- tion in Illinois between pro- tee resolution, June 21, posed new outlet of Cache Riv- 1944. er near Cache and Miller City, Ill., Mississippi River, Coon Rapids Dam to Ohio River. Cape Girardeau (East) and Clear Flood Control Act, July Creek, Ill., Mississippi River, 24, 1946. at and in vicinity of North Alexander, Clear Creek, Pres- ton and Miller Pond drainage and levee districts, Illinois. Carr (or Columbia) Creek, for House Public Works flood protection between the Committee resolution, mouth of and Prairie du Pont Apr. 20, 1948. drainage and levee district, particularly in the Fish Lake drainage and levee district No. 8, Monroe County, Ill., Mis- sissippi River. Chouteau Island levee and drain- Flood Control Commit- age district area, Illinois, Mis- tee resolution July 23, sissippi River, for flood control. 1946. Clear Creek drainage and levee Flood Control Act, July district, Illinois, Mississippi 24, 1946. River at and in vicinity of East Cape Girardeau, North Alex- ander, etc. (Columbia Creek) or Carr, for House Public Works flood protection between the Committee resolution, mouth of, and Prairie du Pont Apr. 20, 1948. drainage and levee district. particularly in the Fish Lake drainage and levee district No. 8, Monroe County, Ill., Mis- sissippi River. "Crow", Gimlet Creek, and Ten Flood Control Act, Aug. Mile Creek, Ill. Illinois River 11, 1939. and tributaries, including both creeks having name of.1 East Cape Girardeau and Clear Flood Control Act, July Creek drainage district, at and 24, 1946. in vicinity of North Alexander, Clear Creek, Preston and Mil- ler Pond drainage and levee districts, Illinois. Fish Lake drainage and levee House Public Works district No. 8, Monroe County, Committee resolution, Ill., Mississippi River. Apr. 20, 1948. Gimlet Creek, Ill., and tributa- Flood Control Act, Aug. ries, including both creeks hav- 11, 1939. ing name "Crow", and Ten Mile Creek, Ill.1 Illinois River and tributaries, in- ...do. ..---------.........-........... cluding both creeks having name "Crow", Gimlet Creek and Ten Mile Creek. Ill.1 Indian Creek, Ill., Mississippi Flood Control Commit- River, Coon Rapids Dam to tee resolution, Mar. 1, Ohio River, for flood control, 1946. water supply, recreation and allied purposes on Kinkaid Creek, Reed's Creek, etc. See footnote at end of table. 1434 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Status.of all investigations for flood control called for by flood-control acts and committee resolution-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmit el Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation Jefferson Barracks, Mo., for flood Senate Public Works protection along right bank, Committee resolution, ississippi River between Apr. 20, 1948. Missouri River and Jefferson Barracks, with particular ref- erence to St. Louis, Mo. and vicinity. Jefferson Barracks, Mo., with a House Public Works view to flood control along Committee resolution, right bank in vicinity of City Apr. 20, 1948. of St. Louis, Mo., Miss. River, between Mo. Riv. and. Kaskaskia River, Ill., for flood Flood Control Act, June control. 28, 1938. Kinkaid Creek, Ill., in interest Flood Control Commit- of flood control, domestic wa- te3 resolution, Oct. 8, ter supply, and other allied wa- 1945. ter uses. Kinkaid Creek, Ill., for flood con- Flood Control Commit- trol, water supply, recreation tee resolution, Mar. 1, and allied purposes, Mississippi 1946. River, Coon Rapids Dam to Ohio River. Logan Hollow, Ill., for flood con- do..-----...... --------------- - trol, water supply, recreation, and allied purposes; Mississippi River, Coon Rapids Dam to Ohio River. Miller City, Ill., Mississippi Flood Control Commit- River, Coon Rapids Dam to tee resolution, June 21, Ohio River, for flood protection 1944. in Illinois, near Cache. Miller Pond drainage and levee Flood Control Act, July district, Illinois, Mississippi 24, 1946. River at and in vicinity of East Cape Girardeau and Clear Creek, etc. Mississippi River at and in the Flood Control Act, July vicinity of East Cape Girar- 24, 1946. deau and Clear Creek, North Alexander, Clear Creek, Pres- ton, and Miller Pond drainage and levee districts. 1111o s. Mississippi River, flood control Flood Control Commit- above mouth of Missouri River tee resolution, Sept. 18, (review of Mississippi River, 1944. Coon Rapids Dam to Ohio River). Mississippi River, Coon Rapids House Public Works Dam to Ohio River, for flood Committee resolution, control, water conservation, July 6, 1949. and other purposes on the Big Muddy River and its tributa- ries, Illinois. Mississippi River, Coon Rapids House Public Works Dam to Ohio River, with a Committee resolution, view to flood protection be- Apr. 20, 1948. tween mouth of Carr, (or Col- umbia) Creek and Frairie du Pont drainage and levee dis- trict particularly in the Fish Lake drainage and levee dis- trict No. 8, Monrce County, Ill. Mississippi River, Coon Rapids Flood Control Commit- Dam to Ohio River, for flood tee resolution, Mar. 1, control, water supply, recrea- 1946. tion, and allied purposes, on Kinkaid Creek, Reed's Creek, Austin Hollow, Logan Hollow, and Indian Creek, Ill. Mississippi River, Coon Rapids Flood Control Commit- Dam to Ohio River, with a tee resolution, July 23, view to flood control in Chou- 1946. teau Island levee and drainage district area, Illinois. See footnote at end of table. FLOOD CONTROL-ST. LOUIS, MO., DISTRICT 1485 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood-control acts and committee resolution-Continued Date Locality Authcrization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation -I i i Mississippi River, Coon Rapids Flood Control Commit- Dam to Ohio River, for flood tee resolution, June 21, protection in Illinois between 1944. the proposed new outlet of Cache River near Cache and Miller City, Ill. Mis iynippi River at and in vicin- Flood Control Act, July ity of Perry County drainage 24, 1946. and levee districts Nos. 1, 2 and 3, Missouri. Mississippi River, flood protec- Flood Control Commit- tion for area between Ste. tee resolution, July 3, Genevieve and St. Marys, Mo., 1945. particularly the area known as the "Cottonwoods." Mississippi River, St. Louis, House Public Works Mo., and vicinity, flood pro- Committee resolution, tection along the right bank Apr. 20, 1948. between the Missouri River and Jefferson Barracks, Mo. Mississippi River, Coon Rapids Senate Public Works Dam to Ohio River, with a Committee resolution, view to flood protection along April 20, 1948. right bank between Missouri River and Jefferson Barracks, particularly at St. Louis, Mo., and vicinity. Mississippi River, Coon Rapids House Public Works Dam to Ohio River, particu- Committee resolution, larly that reach of river be- June 17, 1948. tween the Ohio and Missouri Rivers. Mississippi River, Coon Rapids Senate Public Works Dam to Ohio River, for flood Committee resolution, protection along Richland Sept. 16, 1948. Creek, St. Clair County, Ill. North Alexander drainage and Flood Control Act, July levee district, Ill., Mississippi 24, 1946. River at and in vicinity of East Cape Girardeau and Clear Creek, etc. Perry County drainage and levee .. do...... . . . . . . . districts, Nos. 1, 2 and 3, Mis- souri, Mississippi River. Prairie du Pont drainage and House Public Works levee district for flood protec- Committee resolution, tion between Carr Creek and, April 20, 1948. particularly in the Fish Lake drainage and levee district No. 8, Monroe Ccuty, Ill., Mississ- ippi River. Preston drainage and levee dis- Flood Control Act, July trict, Illinois, Mississippi River 24, 1946. at and in vicinity of East Cape Girardeau and Clear Creek, etc. Reed's Creek, Ill., for flood con- Flood Control Commit- trol, water supply, recreation, tee resolution, Mar. 1, and allied purposes; Mississippi 1946. River, Coon Rapids Dam to Ohio River. Richland Creek, Ill., for flood Senate Public Works - -------------- protection along; Mississippi Committee resolution, River, Coon Rapids Dam to Sept. 16, 1948. Ohio River. Salt River, Mo., for flood control Flood Control Act, June - -------------- 22, 1936. Ste. Genevieve and St. Marys, Flood Control Commit- - -------------- Mo., flood protection on Mis- tee resolution, July 3, sissippi River, particularly the 1945. area known as "Cottonwoods." See footnote at end of table. 1436 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1950 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood-control acts and committee resolution-Continued Date Locality Authorization act transmitted Document Recom- to Congress No. mendation St. Louis, Mo., and vicinity, Senate Public Works ..... flood protection along the right Committee resolution, bank of Mississippi River, be- Apr. 20, 1918. tween Missouri River and Jef- ferson Barracks, Mo. St. Louis, Mo., and vicinity, House Public Works ............ flood protection along right Committee resolution, bank of Mississippi River be- Apr. 20, 1948. tween the Missouri River and Jefferson Barracks, Mo. St. Marys and Ste. Genevieve, Flood Control Commit- ................ Mo., flood protection on Mis- tee resolution, July 3, sissippi River, particularly the 1945. area known as the "Cotton- woods." Ten Mile Creek, Ill., Illinois Flood Control Act, Aug............. River and trioutsries, indlud- 11, 1939. ing both creeks having name "Crow," and Gimlet Creek. lOomprehenive Illinois River survey report being made by the Upper Mississippi Valley Division INDEX-PART 1 Page Volume 1 Volume 2 A Abbapoola Creek, S. C., navigation....................... 691......... Aberdeen Creek, Glouchester County, Va., investigation .... 594 ......... Aberdeen, Ohio, flood control..................................... 1886 Aberdeen, Wash., flood control....................................... 2638 Absecon Creek, N. J., navigation.........................36....... 360. Absecon Inlet, N. J., navigation.......................... 359 ......... Absecon Island, N. J., investigation . . . . 382 ........ Academy Creek, Brunswick Harbor, Ga., improvement.. .... 714 ......... Accident prevention.................................... 1 ......... Accotink Creek, Va., navigation........................... 512 ......... Acushnet River, New Bedford Harbor, Mass., investigation.. 136,196 .......... Adams, Hoosic River Basin, Mass., flood control........... .. 312. Adams levee unit, Indiana, flood control................... ........ 8..1 Addicks Reservoir, Tex., flood control................... 1189 ......... Addison, N. Y., flood control...4..... ................ 436,440 Adena, Ohio, flood control...........ic,19...................953 Advanced funds for river and harbor improvements and for flood-control works................................... 23 ......... Advance planning...................................... 2 ......... Agate Bay Harbor, Minn., navigation...................... 6 1964 Aquadilla Harbor, Puerto Rica, investigation............... 824 2723 Ala Wai Yacht Basin, T. H., investigation.................1........ 2710 Alabama-Coosa branch of Mobile River system, investigation 922...... Alabama-Coosa Rivers, Ala. and Ga., navigation........... . 885 ......... Alabama River, Ala., investigation....................... 914 ...... Alabama, State of, removal of water hyacinths from ........ 884 ....... Alafia River, Fla., navigation............................ 800 . Alameda Creek, Calif., investigation................................ 2381 Alamitos Bay, Calif., investigation................................. 2296 Alamogordo Dam, N. Mex., investigation................. . 1251 Alamo Reservoir, Bill Williams River, Ariz., flood control... ......... 2298 Alaska engineering district ........... ...................... 2669 Alaska Harbors and Rivers, Alaska, investigation ................... 2685,2691 Albany, Berkley, and Emeryville Harbor, Calif., investigation ........... 2373 Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal, N. C. and Va., improve- m ent....... .......... ......................... 585 .. 585........ Albemarle Sound, N. C. and Va., investigation............. 594,661 ............ Albeni Falls, Idaho, flood control.... ........................ 2617 Albuquerque, N. Mex., engineering district ................ 1231 ..... Alexandria, Va., improvement of Potomac River at ......... . 481. Algomo Harbor, Wis., navigation................................. 2020 Alhambra Creek, Calif., investigation................................ 2373,2381 Alhambra Wash., Los Angeles, Calif., flood control......... .......... .. 2312 Aliso Creek Dam, Calif., flood control............................... 2321 Allatoona Reservoir, Coosa River Basin, Ga., flood control.. 917.. Alleghany on Allegheny River, N. Y., flood control ..................... 1953 Allegheny River, Pa. and N. Y.: Construction of locks and dams................................ 1896 Flood-control reservoirs................................... . 1954 Improvement by open-channel work......... ................... 1912 Investigation................................................. 1913,1957, 2254 I 939127-51--vol. 1--1 II D@EX Page ........ Volume 1 Volume 2 Allens Creek, Tex., investigation............... ..... 1200,1229- Allentown, Lehigh River, Pa., flood control................ 378 Alloway Creek, N. J., navigation...................... 372 Almond, N. Y., flood control........................ 438,440 Almond Reservoir, N. Y., flood control................... 432,440 Aloha-Rigolette area, Louisiana, flood control......... ...1030 Alpena Harbor, Mich., navigation........................ 2152 Alsea Bay, Oreg., investigation.......................... :..... . . . .0 2521 Altamaha River and Sound, Ga.: Investigation........... ......................... 730 .......... N avigation ............. ...................... . 711 ...... .•.. Alton, Ill., investigation................................ . 1396 Alton, Ind., flood control.... ....................... 1813 Altus project, Oklahoma, investigation .................... 1380 Alvin, Tex., investigation............................... 1184 Amazon Creek, Oreg., flood control...................... 2524,2568 Ambrose Channel, New York Harbor, N. Y., improvement.. 226 American River, Calif. (North Fork and Middle Fork), construction of reservoirs...................... .......... 2740 American River & Sacramento River, Calif., investigation ... .......... 2407,2447 Amherstburg Channel, Detroit River, Mich., improvement.. .......... 2144 Amite River, La.: Investigation ...................................... 1004,1050 .......... Navigation .......... ..................... 939 ..... .. Ammonoosuc River, N. H., investigation................. 196 ......... Anarcortes Harbor, Wash.: Investigation ..................................... 2614 N avigation ....................................... 5576 Anacostia Park, D. C................................... 2814 Anacostia River, D. C. and Md.: Flood control...................................... 516 N avigation ..... .. ..... .. .............. 513,516 Reclamation and development of the flats............. .. . . .• 2814 Anaheim Bay, Calif., investigation ....................... Anahuac Channel, Tex., navigation.................... . .i.. ..... 114 2296 Anahula River, Island of Oahu, T. H., investigation ........ . . . . . . . ,. 2715 Anchorage Channel, New York Harbor, N. Y.............. 226 Anchorage Harbor, Alaska, investigation.................. u. . . . . . 2686 Anclote River, Fla.: .................. Investigation ..................................... 824 N avigation..... ............................ 794,811 Anderson, Ind., flood control....................... 1822 Andover Reservoir, Conn., flood control ................. 154 Angelica Creek, N. Y., investigation..................... | .. . . . . . 2275 Angelina River, Tex.: Investigation ......... ............................. 1200 . .. ........ N avigation .... ........ ............................ Angoon Harbor, Alaska, investigation ..................... Animas River, Colo., investigation....................... .......... 4,1196 ........................ 2686 2336 Annapolis Harbor, Md., navigation....................... 425 . Annisquam River, Mass.: Investigation ....................................... 136 . . . . . .. ... N avigation ..................... ................. 134 Antelope Valley, Calif., investigation.... ....... ..... 2336 Anthony Shoals Reservoir, Ga., flood control............... . 7.22.. Aowa Creek, Nebr., investigation. .. ................... 1628 Apalachee Bay, Fla., to Mexican border, improvement of waterway ......................... ........ 856,1130 ......... Apalachee Bay, Fla., to New Orleans, La., navigation.. .... 941 ......... INDEX III Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Apalachicola Bay, Harbor, and River, Fla., Ga., and Ala.: Improvement of channel to St. Andrews Bay .......... .. 856 ......... Improvement of harbor and bay..................... 862 ... Improvement of river, including the cut-off, Lee slough, and lower Chipola River ... ............ 8.... ......... 865 Improvement of waterway to St. Marks River ......... . 856.......... Investigation . .................. 824,914,922....... Apalachicola, Chattahoochee, and Flint Rivers, Ga. and Fla., navigation... .................................... 3,864 ......... Apes Hole Creek, Md., investigation...................... 426 ....... Apoon Mouth of Yukon River, Alaska........................... 2684 Apopka Lake, Fla., investigation ......................... 824,848 ......... Appomattox River, Va., navigation...................... 562 ......... Appoqumnimink River, del., navigation...................... 372 ......... Appropriations, rivers and harbors and flood control........1,19,25 ... Aqueduct, Washington, D. C., maintenance and repair of .............. 2818 Aquia Creek, Va., navigation............................ .512 ......... Aransas Bay and Pass., Tex.: Channel to Pass Cavallo.............................. 1167 . . Improvement at Port Aransas........................ 1172 ......... Improvement of channel to Corpus Christi............ .. 1172 ......... Investigation .................................... 1184 ... Arcadia Harbor, Mich., navigation........................ .. 2074 Arcadia Wash system, Los Angeles, Calif., flood control.................. 2303 Archy Fork, Ark., investigation......................... . 1306 ......... Arecibo Harbor, P. R.: Investigation........................................... ..... 2723 Navigation.................................................. 2723 Arkabutla Reservoir, Miss ........................................ 2765 Arkansas River, Ark., Colo., Kans., and Okla.: Flood control................................ 1286,1361 ......... Investigation...................................... 1004,1050 ........ 1077,1101, 1112,1119, 1251,1261, 1305,1313, 1380 Navigation .......................... ......... 1057,1065 ......... 1066,1067, 1068,1313 Arkport Reservoir, N. Y., flood control... .............. 432,440 ...... Arlington, Oreg., flood control.................................... 3 Arlington Reservoir, Mo., flood control ................ . .. .. 1542, 1578 Aroostoock River, Maine, investigation ................... .. 196. Arroyo Grande Creek, Calif., investigation..............................2336 Arthur Kill, N. Y. and N. J.: Navigation................................. 273 ......... Navigation of channel to Raritan River ................ 278. ........... Ash Creek to Saugatuck River, Conn., Beach Erosion Study 136........... Ashepoo River, S. C., improvement of waterway via.......... . 670 ............ Ashland County, Wis., investigation................................ 1995 Ashland Harbor, Wis., improvement................................ 1973 Ashland, Ky., flood control..................................1872,1886 Ashley River, S. C., navigation........................... 686......... Ashtabula County, Ohio, investigation.............................. . . 2254 Ashtabula Harbor, Ohio, navigation ...................... .......... 2211 Association of Congresses of Navigation, Permanent International . . . 2801 Assoteague Channel and Islands, Va., investigation ......... 426 ........... Assumption Pyrish, La., investigation ...... ...................... 1004,1050 ......... Astoria, Steinway Creek, N. Y., investigation.................2.8.... 298. IV INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Atchafalaya River, La.: Investigation................................... 1004,1050 ......... Navigation.................................. 981. . Aten, bank protection, Missouri River, Nebr.................... ...... 1602 Athalia, Ohio............. ........ ............ . ... 1886 Atlantic City, N. J., beach erosion control study ........... 374, 382 ......... Atlantic-Gulf Ship Canal, Fla., navigation................. 823 ......... Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway: Between Norfolk, Va., and the St. Johns River, Fla. 584,669, .......... 697,732 Jacksonville to Miami, Fla...................748 .......... Atlantic Ocean to Gulf of Mexico, waterway across Florida, investigation .......... .......................... . 824 ......... Atlantic Tidewaters, investigation.................................. 2254 Atwood Reservoir, Ohio, flood control.............................. 1849 Aucilla River, Fla., investigation......................... 824 ......... Augusta, Ark., investigation............................. 1306 ......... Augusta, Ga., flood control.......................729........ 729 . . Augusta, Kans., flood control........................... 1379 .......... Augusta, Ky., flood control........................................ 1813 Au Gres River, Mich., investigation................................ 2191 Aurora, Colo., investigation....................................... 1676 Aurora, Ind., flood control......................................... 1813 Au Sable Harbor, Mich., navigation...................... .......... 2155 Austin Hollow, Ill., investigation................................. 1433 Austin-Washington Soil Conservation Dist., Tex., investiga- tion ........ ............... .................... 1192 .. . Au Train River, Mich., investigation................... ..... 1992,2075 Avoca, N. Y., flood control......... ............ 437,440 ......... Avon, N. C., channel from Pamlico Sound to, navigation.... 629 ......... B Bachelor Bay., N. C., investigation....................... 661 ......... Back Bay and River, Va., investigation.................. 594,606 .......... Back Creek, Md., navigation....................... ........ 6425 Back Creek, Va., improvement of channel to York River.... 554 ......... Back River, Brunswick Harbor, Ga., improvement........... 714 ......... Back River, Md., investigation.................... 426 ......... Back Sound, N. C., navigation..................... .....647. Bad River, Wis., investigation. ..................................... 1995 Baffins Bay, La., and Tex . ............................ 1184 ......... Bagaduce River, Maine, navigation....................... .. 134 ......... Bagnell Dam, Mo...iRv ...................................... 21 Baker Bay, Columbia River, Wash., investigation.......................... Bakers Haulover Inlet, Fla., investigation.................. 824 .......... Baldhill Reservoir, N. Dak., flood control........................... 1513 Ballard Locks, Wash., investigation................................ 2614 Ballards Reef, Detroit River, Mich., navigation. ........... .......... . 2144 Ballast Island, Ohio, investigation.................................... 2181 Ballast to Powells Bay, Va., investigation.................. 426.......... Ball Mountain, Vt., flood control........................ 168 ........ Ballona Creek, Calif.: Flood control, channel and jetties ........................... 2308,2313 Investigation .. . .......... ......... 2336 Baltimore, Md.: Engineering district................................. 383 .......... Harbor and channels, navigation ..................... 384,426. Harbor, removal of drift ............................. 391.. Banana Creek, and River, Fla., investigation............... . 824. Banks Channel, N. C., investigation ........................ 661. INDEX V Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Voum 1 Banner, Ill., special drainage and levee district, flood control.. 2126 Banning Canyon, Calif., investigation.................... . 2336 Barataria Bay and Bayou, La.: Investigation ..................................... 1005 Navigation........................................ 974 .. Barbourville, Ky., flood control......................... .......... 1713,1734 Barcelona Harbor, N. Y., navigation..................... 2253 Bar Harbor, Maine: Investigation .... ................................... 136 Navigation................. ..................... 134 . . . . . . . . . . Barker Reservoir, Tex., flood control...................... 1189 ........ .. Barnegat Inlet; N. J., navigation........................ 363 Barnett Creek, Ky., flood control....... ....... ...... ......... 1813 Barre Falls Reservoir, Connecticut River Basin, Mass., flood control... ...................................... ..... 163,175 ......... Barren Island Gap, Md., navigation..................... 401 .......... Barren River, Ky. and Tenn.: Investigation ....... .............................. 1749 Navigation........... ...................... 1741 Bartholomew Bayou, La. and Ark.: Investigation ..................................... 1050,1101 . . Navigation............................................ 1076,1089 Bartley, Republican River, Nebr., flood control ............ 1542,1562 Bass Harbor Bar, Maine, navigation; investigation ......... 134, 136 Bastrop Bayou, Tex.: Navigation....................................... 1188 Bastrop-Fayette Soil Conservation District, Tex.......... . . . . . . . . °. .. 9..... Batavia and vicinity, Tonawanda Creek, N. Y., flood control.. . . . . . . . . . . 2259 Bath, N. Y., flood control.............. ........... 436,440 Baton Rouge to Gulf of Mexico, La., navigation ............ 961 Battery, The, New York Harbor, N. Y., removal of shoal in H udson River...... ................................ 244 Battle Creek, Calif., investigation....................... . . . . . . . . . . 2447 Battle Creek, Mich., investigation....................... 2078 Battle Creek, Nebr., flood control........................ 1621 Baudette Harbor and River, Minn., navigation ............. 6 1989 Bautiste Creek, Calif., flood control...................... Bay Creek, Ill., flood control.............................. Bayfield County, Wis., investigation..................... .......... . . . . . . . . 2321 1465 1995 Bayfield Harbor, Wis., navigation....................... 1972 Bay Ocean Peninsula, Oreg., navigation.................. 2520 Bayous. Indexed under significant proper nouns in title. Bay Ridge Channel, New York Harbor, N. Y., navigation .... 230 Bay River, N. C., navigation.................... 633 . . . . . .. ..° Bayside Channel, New York Harbor, N. Y., improvement .... 226 Beach City Reservoir, Ohio, flood control.................. 1849 Beach Erosion Board................................... iii........ 2731 Beach erosion control studies, list......................... .......... 2733 Beals Harbor, Maine.......... .................. 134 1665 Bear Butte Creek, S. Dak., investigation................. Bear Creek, Calif., flood control..................... 2410,2414 Bear Creek, Ky., navigation.......... ................... . . . . . . . . . . 1741 Bear Creek, Miss., investigation.......................... 1101 Bear Creek, Miss. and Ala., navigation.................. . 1076 Bear Creek, Mo., investigation.......................... ....... 1484 Bear Creek Reservoir, Lehigh River, Pa., flood control ...... 377 ...... o... Beards Brook Reservoir, N. H .......................... 142,195 Beardstown, Ill.: Investigation ...................................... 2112,2127 Flood Control........ ............... ............. 2121 Bear River, Calif., construction of reservoir, investigation... 2407,2447 VI INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Bear Mountain, Calif., investigation................................ 2447 Bear River, Calif., investigation.................................... 2447 Bear River, Utah, Idaho and Wyo., investigation ..................... 2447 Beaufort Harbor and River, N. C.: Improvement of harbor........................... 645 ......... Improvement of waterway to Pamlico Sound via Core Sound ........ .............................. 640 ......... Investigation .................................. 594,661..... Beaufort Inlet, N. C., improvement of Morehead City Harbor N . C..... ........................................ 642 ......... Beaufort, S. C., investigation............................ 692 .... ... Beaver Bay Harbor, Minn., navigation.............................. 1992 Beaver Creek, Kans., and Neb., investigation .................... ... 1578 Beaver Creek, Mont., and N. Dak., investigation ..................... 1665 Beaver Creek, Oregon, investigation ........................... ... 2568 Beaver Dam, Wash., Ariz., Utah, and Nev., investigation.............. 2336 Beaver drainage district, Columbia County, Oreg., flood control.................................................... 2566 Beaver Reservoir, Ark., investigation..................... . 1307 ......... Beaver River, Pa. and Ohio: Flood-control reservoirs...................................... 1954 Investigation ....... ........................................ 1913,1957 Navigation.............................................. .1912 Belfast Harbor, Maine, navigation........................ 134 ......... Belhaven Harbor, N. C.: Investigation .. ................................... 661 ......... N avigation ....................................... 625 ......... Bellaire, Ohio, flood control............. ......................... 1953 Bellamy River, N. H., navigation ........................ 134 ......... Bell City Drainage Canal, La., investigation............... . 1005 .......... Bell drainage district, Sangamon River, Ill., flood control.............. . 2126 Belle Dourche, Cheyenne River, S. Dak., flood control................. 1665 Belle Glade, Fla., investigation........................... 824 .......... Belle River, Marine City, Mich., navigation ........................ . 2180 Bellevue, Ky., flood control........................................ 1813 Bellevue, Ohio, investigation...................................... 2275 Bell Foley Reservoir, Ark., flood control ................... 1299......... Bellingham Bay and Harbor, Wash.: Investigation ................................................ 2614 Navigation................................................ 2574 Belpre, Ohio, flood control........................................ 1886 Belton Reservoir, Leon River, Tex., flood control........... . 1216.......... Benbrook Reservoir, Tex. See Trinity River .............. 1210.......... Benedict Canyon, Los Angeles, Calif., flood control................... 2303 Bennetts Creek, Va., investigation. ........................ 594...... Benedict, Md., investigation...........................513......... 513 . Bennington, Hoosic River Basin, Vt., flood control......... . 320.......... Bennington Reservoir, N. H............................ 142,195....... Bennington Reservoir, N. H............................ 142,195......... Bentleys Creek, investigation................. .......... 136 ... ... Benwood, W. Va., flood control................................... 1951,1954 Beresford Creek, S. C., navigation........................ 691 .......... Berkley Harbor, Calif., investigation................................ .. 2373 Berlin Reservoir, Ohio, flood control............................... 1945,1954 Bethany Beach, Del., investigation ....................... 382 ......... Bethlehem, Lehigh River, Pa., flood control................. 379 ......... Betterton, Md., harbor of, investigation ................... 426 ...... Beulah, N. Dak., flood control................................ ..... 1640 Beverly Harbor, Mass., navigation. ........................ 50 ......... Big Bay Ditch, Ark., investigation....................... . 1120 ... Big Bay Harbor, Mich., navigation.............................. 1992 INDEX VII Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Big Bayou and Black Pond Slough, Ark., investigation ....... 1102 Big Bend Reservoir, S. Dak., flood control................. 1593 Big Bend Reservoir, W. Va., flood control................. 1888 Big Black River, Miss.: Flood control...... ............................... 1094 .......... N avigation.... ... ...... ........................ 1076 Big Blue River, Kans., investigation...................... 1578 Big Bottom, Ark., flood control.......................... 1304 Big Brush Creek, Tenn., investigation..................... 1734 Big Canyon, Okla., investigation.................... 1381 . . . . . . ... . Big Chazy River, Champlain, N. Y., investigation.......... 320 ... ....... Big Creek, Ark.: Flood control..................................... 1119 . . ,. .. . , , Investigation...... .... ........................... .. 1120 Big Creek drainage basin, Ill., investigation................ . . . . ... 1822 . . .. Big (Cunningham) Creek, Ohio, navigation................ :. . . . . .2253 .. .. Big Darby Creek Reservoir, Ohio, flood control ............ 1888 Big Dry Creek Reservoir and diversion, California flood control.................... .......................... 2408 Big Elk Creek, Okla., investigation....................... ...... .... Big Horn Canyon Reservoir, Mont., investigation .......... 1665 Big Horn River, Wyo., investigation ...................... 1665 Big Iron River, Mich., investigation....................... 1992 Big Joe River, Minn., investigation ....................... 1528 Big Lake, Ill., flood control............................... 2126 Big Marco Pass, Fla., to Naples, Fla.: Investigation . ................................... 825 Navigation. .... .................................. 783 Big Muddy R., Ill., investigation...................... 1433 Big Mulberry Creek, Ark., investigation................... 1307 Big Pass, Fla., investigation.. .. ...................... 825 Big Pigeon Bayou, La., navigation................... 1003 Big Piney Creek, Johnson County, Ark., investigation ...... 1307 Big Prairie, Ill., flood control....................... 2126 Big River Reservoir, Mo., flood control................ 1427 Big Sandy Creek and Mexico Bay, N. Y., investigation. .... 2254 Big Sandy Creek, Tex., investigation ...................... 1200, ..... 1229 2.... Big Sandy River, W. Va., and Ky.: Flood control reservoirs............................ 1888 Investigation ...................................... 1844 Navigation ......... ..................... 1839 Big Sarasota Pass, Fla., investigation..................... Big Sioux River, S. Dak. and Iowa: Investigation ...................................... 1628 N avigation ........................................ 1590 1379 Big Skin Bayou-Camp Creek Bottom, Okla., flood control.. ...... .... Big Slough to Belle Plaine, Kans., flood control ............ 1379 Big Suamico River, Wis., navigation ...................... 2005 Big Sunflower River, Miss., navigation.................... 1076 .. . . . . Big Sur River, Calif., investigation....................... ...... .. 2381 Big Swamp Creek, Ala., investigation..................... 922 .... Big Tariko, Kans., investigation......................... ...... .. 1578 Big Thoroughfare River, Md.: Navigation..................................... 413 Investigation ................................... 426 . .. .o.. . ..o Big Timber Creek, N. J., navigation..................... 372 Big Walnut Creek Reservoir, Ohio........................ 1880,1888 Big Wills Creek, Pa., investigation ........................ 530 Big Wood River, Idaho, investigation ..................... 2666 Billings, Mont., flood control...... ................. 1665 VIII INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Biloxi Harbor and Bay, Miss.: Investigation..................................... .914 ......... Navigation .... ............................... 903,914 .. ... Binghamton, N. Y., flood control...... ..... ..... 433,440 ......... Birch Hill Reservoir, Connecticut River Basin, Mass., flood control............. ....................... 172 . Birch Reservoir, W. Va., flood control........................ .... . 1888 Biscayne Bay, Fla., navigation........................... Bisteneau Lake, La., navigation ........................... 773 ......... 1003 ......... Bivalve, Nanticoke River, Md., investigation .............. 426 ......... Bixby flood protection, Okla., investigation ................ 1381. Bixby Slough, Calif......................................... ... 2296 Black Bayou Reservoir, La., flood control.................. 1049 .......... Blackburn Dam and Reservoir, Okla...................... 1058 .......... Black Butte Dam and Reservoir, Calif., flood control .................. 2434 Black Creek, Fla., investigation.......................... 825 .......... Black Cypruss, La., investigation ......................... 1005,1051 ......... Blackfish Bayou, Ark.: Investigation........................................ .. ... 1120 ......... Navigation........................................ 1111 ......... Black Lake, Mich.: Investigation................................................ 2075 Navigation....................................... .......... 2048 Blacklick Creek, Pa., investigation................................. 1957 Black Pond Slough, Ark., investigation. .................... 1102 ......... Black River, Ark., Mo., and La.: Flood control...................................... 1307 ......... Investigation....... ............................... 1051,1101 ......... Navigation............. ..................... Black River Harbor, Mich., navigation............................... . 1070 ........ 1975 Black River Harbor, N. Y., navigation.............................. 2253 Black River, Mich.: Investigation................................................ 2181 Navigation.... .............................................. 2166 Black River, N. C., navigation........................... Black River, N. Y., investigation......................... .......... 660 .......... 2275 Black River, Poplar Bluff, Mo., to Knobel, Ark., flood control 1256,1289 ....... Black River Reservoir, Wis., flood control........................... 1526 Black River, S. C., investigation.......................... 695 ......... Black River, Wis.: Investigation.............................................. 1497 Navigation .............................................. .... 1494 Black Rock Channel, N. Y.: Investigation ............................................... 2254 Navigation .... ............ ....................... .......... 2228 Blackstone River Basin, Mass. and R. I.: Flood control...................................... 148 ......... Investigation............................................. 196 . . Black Walnut Harbor, Md., navigation................... 3,396 ......... Blck Warrior River, Ala., navigation.................... 888 .......... Blackwater Reservoir, Merrimack River Basin, N. H., flood S ontrol...................... ........ .............. 142,146 ........ lickwater River, Fla., navigation; investigation........... 913,922 ... Blackwater River, Mo., investigation.......................... 1578 Blackwater River, Va., navigation......................... 590 ......... Blackwell, Okla., flood control............................ 1379 ....... Blaine Harbor, Wash., investigation..................... ......... 2614 Blakely Mountain Reservoir, Ark., flood control............ . 1080 ....... Blanchard Channel, Los Angeles, Calif., flood control .................. 2302 Blind Pass, Fla., investigation............................ 825 .......... INiDEX IX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Blind slough diking district, Clatsop County, Oreg., flood control................. ........................ °....o.. 2566 Block Island, R. I.: Construction of harbor of refuge.................... 92 .......... Great Salt Pond...................................... 94 Investigation............... ................ 136 .......... Blood River, La., navigation............................ 937 . . . . . . . ... Bloomsburg, Pa., flood control.......................... 473 Blossom Cove, N. J., investigation....................... 298 Blue Gum Canyon, Los Angeles, Calif., flood control........ 2302 Blue Hills Harbor, Maine, investigation................ . ,.....i36" .......... Blue Mountain Reservoir, Ark., flood control.............. . 1281,1287 Blue River Dam, McKenzie Basin, Oreg.................. .......... 2527,2528 Blue River, Ind., investigation......................... .......... 1822 Bluestone Reservoir, New River, W. Va., flood control. .... 1864,1888 Bluewater Floodway, N. Mex., flood control............... 1244 .,......... Bluff Creek, Miss., navigation.......................... 913 Boards: Beach erosion..................... ................... 2731 Engineers for Rivets and Harbors...................... 2727 International: Lake. Champlain Board of Control................. 2829 Lake of the Woods Board of Control ............. 2832 Lake Superior Board of Control.................... 2832 Massena Board of Control........................ 2831 N iagara....... ...... ......................... 2829,2831 Prairie Portage Board of Control ............... 2833 Rainy Lake Board of Control........... ... 2833 St. Croix River, Maine, and New Brunswick, Board of Control...... ........................ 2828 825 Boca Raton Inlet, Fla., investigation..................... o.. . . . . . . .. Bodcau Bayou, Ark. and La., investigation................ 1051 .. . . . . Bodcau Bayou, Red Chute, and Loggy Bayou, La., flood control...................... . .............. 1049 Bodcau Bayou Reservoir, La ............................ 1022 Bodega Bay, Calif., navigation..................... Boeuf and Tensas Rivers and Bayou Macon, Ark., and La., investigation ........ ............................... 1102 Boeuf Bayou, La., investigation......................... 1005,1051 Boeuf River, Ark., and La.: Investigation ...................................... 1051,1101 N avigation........................................ 1076 2764 Bogue Falia, La., navigation............................ 934 Bogue Inlet, N. C...... ..... .................... 661 Bois de Sioux and Red Rivers, Minn. and N. Dak., flood control................. .................... 1499 Bois de Sioux River, S. Dak., flood control................ 1500 Boise River, Idaho, investigation ..................... 2666 Bolivar Peninsula, Tex., investigation ....... . . . . . . . .. . . . 1184 1849 Bolivar Reservoir, Ohio, flood control..................... .. . . . . . . . Bompas Creek, Ill., flood control........ .................. 1813 Bonfouca Bayou, La., navigation......................... 931 ... . Bonnet Carre, spillway, La........ ...................... 2764 Bonneville, Oreg., construction of dam at.................. 6 2461 Bonpas Creek, Ill., flood control.......................... ....... 1813 Bon Secours Bay, Ala., investigation...................... 914 Bonum Creek, Va., investigation........................ 513 . 1 1815 Booneville Reservoir, Ky., flood control................... ... .. .o . . . o. Boothbay Harbor, Maine: Investigation..................................... 136 .......... Navigation....................................... 134 .......... x. INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Booth Point, Fla., to Old Tampa Bay, investigation ....... 825 Boot Key Harbor, Fla., investigation................. 825 Boston, Mass.: Improvement of harbor ....................... 57 Investigation ................ ..... ...... 136 Boswell Reservoir, Boggy Creek, Okla., flood control ........ 1368,1369 Bowlers W harf, Va ......... ........................... 503 ..........° Bowman irrigation project, North Dakota, investigation ..... • . . . . .. . . 1665 Bow Creek, Nebraska, investigation....................... 1628 . . . . . . .. . . . Brackenridge, Pa., flood control......................... 1953 Braden Bottom, Okla., flood control...................... 1379 .. ........ Bradens Bend, Okla., flood control...................... 1323 Bradford, Pa., flood control........ ..................... 1917,1957 Brady, Tex., flood control..... ........................ 1228 . . . . . ... . . Brandenburg, Ky., investigation ............... ..... . ..... . 1822 Brandywine River, Wilmington Harbor, Del., improvement.. 335 Branford Harbor, Conn.: Investigation ..................................... 137 Navigation ................................. 135 Bransons Cove, Va., navigation.................... 3,493 Brays Bayou, Tex., investigation............... .. . 1192 Brazoria-Galveston Soil Conservation, Tex., investigation .. 1192 Brazos Island Harbor, Tex.: Investigation ...................................... 1229 N avigation ........................................ 1177 Brazos River, Tex.: Improvement from Velasco to Old Washington.......... 1188 Investigations....... ....................... 1184,1200 Brea Dam, Calif., flood control................. ........ Breton Bay, Md., navigation............................ 492 . . . . . . Brevoort levees, Indiana, flood control.................... Brewton, Ala., flood control............................. 921 Bridgeport Harbor, Conn.: Investigation ..................................... 137 ......... N avigation ...... ................................. 115 ........... Bridges: Construction across navigable waters................. 2809 Rules governing opening of draws ............... 2809 Bridgewater, Va., flood control........................... 517 Brilliant, Ohio, flood control............................. .o......... 1953 Broad Creek, Md., navigation......................... 410 Broad Creek River, Del., navigation...................... 404 .° Broad Creek, Va., navigation........................... 508 Broadkill River, Del., navigation........................ 372 . . . . . . .. . Broad River, S. C., investigation......................... 695 . . . . . . . ... Broad Sound Boston Harbor, Mass., improvement ......... 57 Broadwater Creek, Md., navigation....................... 425 Brockway, Pa., flood control............................ 1953 Brockway Reservoir, Connecticut River Basin, Vt., flood .. control.... .. ....... .. ....................... 195 Broken Bow, Nebraska, investigation ................. . S. . . . . . . . *. 1628 Bromley, Ky., flood control............................... ... °... .... 1813 Brooklyn, W. Va., flood control.......................... 1886 Brookport, Ill., flood control................. .... 1806,1813 Brookville Reservoir, Ind., flood control................... 1815 Bronx River, N. Y.: Investigation ...................................... • 298 298 N avigation ............................................ 296 Bronx River, N. Y.: Investigation........ .............................. ...298 Browns Bay, Va., investigation..........,................... 594 INDIE xI Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Browns Creek, N. Y., navigation........................ 218 Brownwood, Tex., investigation .......................... 1229 Brunswick Harbor, Ga.: Investigation ...................................... 722 Navigation........................................... 713 Brush Creek, W. Va., flood control...................... .1891 Bucana River, P. R., investigation ......................... 2724 Bruck Creek, Ohio....................................... .......... 1822 Buck Creek, S. C., investigation.......................... 695 Buckhannan River, W. Va.: Flood control...................................... 1953 N avigation...... ................................... 1912 Buckhorn Reservoir, Ky., flood control .................. . 695 1815 Buckingham landing site, S. C., investigation.............. Bucksport Harbor, Maine, navigation....................... 134 .....1i886 Buena Vista, Ohio, flood control.............................. Buffalo Bayou, Tex.: Flood control....................................... 1189,1213 . . . . . . . .. . Investigation ... .................................. 1184,1192 Buffalo Creek, N. Y., investigation.. .................... . . . . . . . . ... 2275 Buffalo Creek, W. Va., and Pa., investigation............. . . . . . . . . . 1957 Buffalo, N. Y.: Engineer district........................ 2193 Improvement of Black Rock Channel and Tonawanda . .•o.. . . . . .. H arbor........ ................................. 2228 Improvement of harbor.............................. 2224 Investigation............ ...................... 2254 Buffalo River, Miss., flood control........................ 1101 'Buffalo, Wyo., flood control....... ........................ . .. •,- . . . . .. 1665 Buffumville Reservoir, Mass., flood control. .................. 154,155 . . . ... ... . Buford Dam, Ga., navigation.... ........... ............ 866 Buggs Island Reservoir, Va. and N. C., flood control........ 597,598 Bull Dog Creek, Minn., investigation...................... 1995 Bull Shoals Reservoir, Ark., flood control................... 1296,1299 Bullocks Point Cove, R. I., investigation.............. 137 .. .. . ... . Burbank eastern system, Los Angeles, Calif., flood control.. . . . . .... . 2302 Burbank western system (lower) Los Angeles, Calif., flood control................... :' ... . ... .... ...... .......... 2306,2312 Burbank western system (upper), Los Angeles, Calif., .flood control..... . ..... ................................. .......... 2306,2312 Bureau Creek, Ill., investigation ...... ................... 1484 Burial Hill Beadh, Corin...................... 121: •. . .. " ._ !.,-" Burlington Harbor, Vt., navigation................................ 263 . . . . . ,-, :.1. Burlington, Kans., flood control......................... 1379 . . . .,. . . .. 1) Burlington, Ohio, flood control..................... ..... .......... 1886 Burns Creek Dam, Calif., flood control................ .......... 2414 Burns Ditch Harbor, Ind., investigation................... 2112 Burnsville Reservoir, W. Vapflood control..... ........... 1888 Burr Oak Reservoir, Ohio, flood control..................... 1858,1888 Buttahatchee River, Miss. and Ala., investigation.......... 922 Butte Creek, Calif., investigation......................... .. ........ 2447 Buttermilk Bay, Channel to Buzzards Bay, Mass., navigation 135 Buttermilk Channel, N. Y ........................... : 233 . .. . . . .° o..o.,o S. ' C Caballero Creek,'Los Angeles, Calif., flood control . ......... 2302 Cache Creek Basin,' Calif., investigation................ 2447 Cache River, Ill., investigation................... .. ...... 1433,1822, 18'23 'ddo Lake Dam, La:, investigation....................... 1051 Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Caddoa ,(JohnMartin) Reservoir, Colo., flood control......... 1235 ......... Cadle Creek, Md., navigation............................42........ 425 ........... Cadron Creek, Ark., investigation ....................... 1307.. Caesar Creek Reservoir, Ohio, flood control.......................... 1815 Cagles Mill Reservoir, Ind., flood control .. .................. .... 1791,1815 Cahaba River, Ala., navigation ........................... 913 .... Caillou Bayou, La. (Little)............................... 979 .... Cajon Creek, Santa Ana River Basin, Calif., flood control............. 2321,2322 Calaveras Creek, Calif., investigation............................... 2447 Calaveras River, Calif., flood control...................... ......... 2410 Calcasieu Pass and River, La.: Investigation..................................... 1005,1051' .......... Navigation.....................................4,492 .......... Caledonia, N. Y., flood control...................................... 2263 Caliente Creek, Calif., investigation...................... ......... . 2447 California, coast of, investigation.............................. 2296,2374 California Debris Commission...................................... .... 2735 California, Ohio, flood control...................................... 1813 Calhoun-Victoria Soil Conservation District, Tex., investiga- tion ................................................ 1193 ......... Calion, Ouachita River, Ark., flood control................ 1087......... Caloosahatchee River, Fla.: Investigation........................................ 825 ....... Navigation............................ 794 . Calumet Harbor and River, Ill. and Ind., improvement of harbor (South Chicago Harbor).................................. 2087 Calumet Lake, Ill., navigation.......................... 2091 Calumet (Little) River, Ind., investigation.......................... 2127 Calumet-Sag Channel, Ill., navigation............................... 2099 Cambridge Harbor, Md., navigation...................... 425 .... Cambridge, Ohio, flood control........................... ......... 1891 Cambridgeport Reservoir, Connecticut River Basin, Vt., flood control.......... ......................... .163 ......... Camden Harbor, Maine, navigation........................ 134 ........... Camp Blanding, Fla., investigation....................... 825...... . Campbell's Island, Ill., investigation............................ .... 1484 Canadian River, Tex. and Okla., investigation............ .1313,1381 ...... Canadaigua Lake, Oswego River Basin, N. Y., flood control ........... 2275 Canapitsit Channel, Mass., navigation ..................... 135 ......... Canaveral Harbor, Fla., navigation....................... 757 ........... Cane River, La., navigation ....................... 1003 ......... Caney Creek, Okla. and Kans., flood control............... . 1379 ...... Caney Fork River, Tenn., navigation.............................. 1709 Canisteo, N. Y., flood control..... ....................... 437,440 ... ... Cannelton, Ind., flood control ...................................... 1773,1813 Cannonball River, N. Dak., investigation.................1........ .665 Canton Reservoir, Okla., flood control.................. 1327,1363 ......... Canyon Reservoir, Guadalupe River, Tex., flood control..... 1225 ........... Cape Charles City Harbor, Va., navigation .................. 542 ......... Cape Cod Canal, Mass.: Investigation ..................................... 137 ......... Navigation .... ................................ 65 ............ Cape Channel, N. C., investigation. ....................... 661 ......... Cape Fear, N. C.: Improvement above Wilmington..................... 648 ......... Improvement of Northeast River ................... ... 651.......... Investigation ... ................................. 61,667........ 692,722 Cape Girardeau (east) Ill. and Mo.: Flood Control....................... 1396,1398 Investigation................................................ 1433 ne XIII Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Cape Lookout, N. C., harbor of Refuge....... ............ 660 ............ Cape May, N. J., investigation...........................74........ . .74 Cape Porpoise Harbor, Maine, navigation .................. 42 ......... Cape Vincent Harbor, N. Y., navigation......... .............. 2248 Carbon Canyon Dam and Channel, Santa Ana River Basin, Calif., flood control......................... 2321,2326 Carbon River, Wash., investigation................................ 2638 Cardens Bottom drainage district No. 2, Arkansas River, Ark., flood control....................... ....... .... ..... 1270 ....... Carguinez Strait and Alhambra Creek, Calif., investigation.......... 2374 ........ Carlin Bayou, La., navigation .................... 985 .... Carlow Ditch, Mich., investigation................................. 2191 Carlyle Reservoir, Ill., flood control..................................1427 Carmel River, Calif., investigation.................................. 2381 Carmi, Ill., investigation..... ............................... 1823 Carolina Beach, N. C., investigation...................... 661 ........ Carrabelle Bar, Harbor, and River, Fla.: Navigation........."............................ . 861 ........... Investigation .............. 914 .......... Carroll County, Ill., flood control.................................. 1483 Carrollton, Ky., flood control.................................. 1813 Carr (or Columbia) Creek, Ill., investigation......................... .1433 Carson River, Calif., and Nev., investigation .......................... 2447 Carters Creek, Va., navigation........................... 506........ Carthage, Mo., flood control... .......................... 1322 . Carvers Harbor, Maine: Investigation..................................... 137 ......... Navigation........................................ 134 .... Cascade storage project, Idaho, investigation.......................... 2666 Cascadia Dam, South Santiam River, Oreg................ ....... 2527,2528 Cascades Canal, Ore., navigation . .............................. 2520 Caseville Harbor and Pigeon River, Mich., investigation.... .......... 2181 Casey Island, N. C., investigation........................ 662 ......... Caseys Pass, Fla.: Investigation ..................................... 826 ......... Navigation.... ...... 794 ......... Caseyville, Ky., flood control. .................................. 1813 Cashie River, N. C.: Investigation ..................................... 662 .......... Navigation...................................... . 617 . Cass Lake, Minn., investigation................................... 1528 Cassville, Wis., investigation..... .... ..................... 1464 Castle Rock, Cowlitz River, Wash., flood control. ................. 2567 Castlewood Reservoir, Colo., flood control............................ 1675 Catatonk Creek Basin, N. Y., investigation............. ... 473 ......... Cathance River, Maine, navigation....................... 134 ....... Catlettsburg, Ky., flood control........... .......................... 1870,1886 Cattaraugus Creek, N. Y.: Investigation .................................... ......... 2254,2275 Navigation..................... ........ .... ...... 2253 Cavallo Pass, Tex., improvement of channel to Port Lavaca. 1167 .......... Cave-in-Rock, Ill., flood control.......181................ .... 1813 Cave Run Reservoir, Ky., flood control.............................. 1815 Cayuga Creek, N. Y., investigation .............................. 2254,2275 Cazenovia Creek, N. Y., investigation............................. 2276 Cedar and Iowa Rivers, Iowa, investigation.......................... 1484 Cedar Bayou, Tex., improvement ..................... 1158 ......... Cedar Bay to Thoroughfare Bay, N. C., improvement . . . . 638 ....... . Cedar City, Utah, investigation.................................... 2447 Cedar Keys Harbor, Fla., navigation...................... 823 ....... Cedar Point Reservoir, Kans., flood control ............... 1345 .. .... XIV Page Volume 1 Volume 2 i Cedar River Harbor, Mich., navigation................ . 2074 Cedar River, Wash., investigation....................... .......... 2638 Celilo Falls, Oreg., navigation.............................. . . . . . . . . . . 2459 Center Hill Reservoir, Tenn., flood control.............. . .......... 1723,1731 Centinela Creek, Los Angeles, Calif., flood control........... 2303 Central and Southern, Fla., flood control................... 836 Central City Reservoir, Iowa, flood control ................. 1480 Ceredo, W . Va., flood control........................... .......... 1886,1891 Chain of Rocks Bridge, Ill., emergency protection......... . 1432 Chambersburg, Ohio, flood control........................ 1886 Chamita Dam and Reservoir, Rio Chama, N. Mex., flood control.................................... 1240 Champlain Canal, N. Y., investigation .................. 298 Champlain Lake, N. Y. and Vt., channel between North and South Hero Islands, navigation..................... 297 2829 International Board of Control ......... . . . .. . . . Narrows of, navigation............. .................... 259 Chandeleur Islands Industrial Canal, La., investigation ..... 1005 Chandlerville, Ill., east of: Flood control...................................... 2126 Investigation. ........ ...... ........................... .. ..... .. 2127 Chandlerville No. 2 Reservoir, Ill., flood control.......... . 2122 Chapel Creek, Md., investigation ......................... 426 Chariton River, Iowa and Mo.: Flood control............................... 1571 Investigation........................................... 1578 Charles Mill Reservoir, Ohio, flood control................. 692 1849 Charleston Harbor, S. C., investigation................... Charleston, S. C.: Engineering district............... ........... ... 669 ......... Improvement of harbor............................. 682 ......... Charlevoix Harbor, Mich.: Investigation ...................................... 2075 N avigation .... ............................. 797 2070 Charlotte Harbor, Fla., navigation................... Charlotte (Rochester) Harbor, N. Y., navigation........... . . . . .. . o 2239 Chartiers Creek, Pa., investigation............ ......... 1957 Chassahowitska River, Fla., investigation ................. 826 Chatham (Stage) Harbor, Mass., navigation................ 70 Chattahoochee River, Ga. and Ala.: Investigation ....... .............................. 914 . o. . .. * Navigation ............................. 3,864 Chattanooga, Tenn., and Rossville, Ga., flood control....... 1733 Chattanooga Reservoir, Ga., and S. C., flood control....... Chaumont Bay and River, N. Y., investigation .......... 2254 Cheat River, W. Va.: Investigation .............................. 1957 Navigation................................ 1912 Cheboygan Harbor and River, Mich.: Investigation. ...... ............................. 2181 N avigation .... ................................. 2148 Cheesequake Creek, N. J., navigation................ 297 Chefuncte River, La., navigation...... .................. 934 Chehalis River, Wash.: Flood Control..... ......................... 2638 Investigation ....... .............................. 2614,2638 Navigation ................ ................ 2604 Chelsea River or Creek, Mass., investigation............ .. 137 Chena Slough, Alaska: Investigation ......................................... 2691 Flood Control....... ....................... 2690 INDEX xv Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Chenango and Susquehanna Rivers, N. Y., investigation .... 473 Cherokee Canal & Gorge, Calif., investigation.............. 2447 Cherokee County, Kans., flood control....... ....... 1379 Cherokee, Salt Fork, of Arkansas River, Okla., flood control.. 1379 Cherry Creek Reservoir, Colo., flood control................ . . . . . . . . . . 1669 Cherry Valley Reservoir, Calif., flood control............ . 2430 Chesapeake Bay, Md., investigations................. . .. . 374,426 ~ Chesapeake, Ohio, flood control.......................... 1886 C heshire, O hio ............................................. 1886 Chester, Ill., investigation................................. ......... 2 392 1396 Chester River, Md., navigation......................... Chester River, Pa., navigation ........................... 372 Chetco Cove, Ore., investigation ......................... ..... .... 2521 Chetco River., Oreg., navigation.......................... 1379 2518 Chetopa, Kans., flood control........................... Chevreuil Bayou, La., investigation.................... . 1005,1051 Cheyenne River, S. Dak. and Wyo., investigation.......... &6 1665 Chicago Harbor and River: Improvement of harbor ............................ 2082 .. . .......... ... . ,. Improvement of river....... ........................ 2085 Investigation........ ....................... 2112 Chicago, Ill., engineering district........................... 2079 1307 Chickalah Creek, Ark., investigation....................... Chickasahay Rih er, Miss.: Investigation................................... 914 Navigation............................................. 913 Chico Landing, Calif., investigation........................ 2407 Chico River, P. R., investigation ....................... 183 2724 Chicopee, Connecticut River Basin, Mass., flood control..... Chicopee River, Mass., investigation....................... 196 Chicot Lake, Ark., investigation.......................... 1102 Chief Joseph Dam, Wash., navigation ................. . .... ..i . . Chikaskia River, Okla. and Kans., investigation........... 1381 Chilcote Reservoir, Mo., flood control .... . . . . . .... ... 1542 Chilo, Ohio, flood control............................. 1813 Chincoteague Inlet and Bay, Va.: Investigation ...................................... 426 •.. ........ N avigation ....... ................................ 425 Waterway to Delaware Bay, navigation.................. .372 2321 Chino Creek, Calif., flood control......................................... Chipola River, Fla., investigation ....................... . 914,922 Chippewa Harbor, Isle Royale, Mich., navigation........... 1961 Chippewa River, Wis., investigation............................. 1528 Chittenango Creek and tributaries, New York, flood control.. 2275 Chitto Bogue, La., navigation........ ..................... 913 . . . o . . Chocolate Bayou, Tex., navigation.................... 1162 Choctawahatchee Bay and River, Fla. and Ala.: Improvement of East Pass Channel................ 875 Improvement of river............................... 913 Investigation......... ...................... 914,922 Choptank River, Md., navigation ....................... 399,425 Chouteau, Nameoki, and Venice drainage and levee district, Illinois, flood control........ ............................. 1422 Chouteau Island, Ill., investigation..................... .......... 1433 Chowan River, N. C.: Investigation . ............................... 606 ........ N avigation ... . ......................... 615 ...... Chowchilla River, Calif., investigation................ 2447 Christiansted Harbor, St. Croix, V. I. ................ 2721 Chuckatuck Creek, Va., investigation........................ 594 ....... Chunky River, Miss., investigation.......................... 922........ XVI wm Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Cincinnati, Ohio: Flood control................................................ 1754,1813 Investigation............................................. 1823 City Waterway, Tacoma Harbor, Wash.............................. 2598 Claiborne Harbor, Md., navigation....................... 425. Clanton Creek, Ky., investigation................................ i823 Claremont Reservoir, Connecticut River Basin, N. H., flood control........ .. ..... ........... 195 ......... Clarendon to Laconia Circle, Ark., flood control............ 1119 ...... Clarington, Ohio... ............................................. 1886 Clarion River, Pa.: Flood control................................................ 1920,1954 Investigation.... ............... ............................. 1957 Clark Fork, Idaho, investigation................................... 2638 Clark Hill Reservoir, Ga. and S. C..................... 722,724 .......... Clarks River, Ky., investigation........ ... ..................... 1734 Clarksville, Ark., flood control........................ ... 1304 .......... Clarksville, Ind., flood control........................... .......... 1763 Clatskanie River, Oreg., navigation....................... .......... 2520 Clear and Dogy Creeks, Okla., investigation................ 1381 ......... Clear Creek, Ill.: Flood control....... ........................................ 1396,1398 Investigation................ ...... ..................... .... 1433 Clear Creek and Lake, Tex., navigation ................... 5,1160 ......... Clear Fork of the Brazos River, Tex., investigation .......... 1229 ......... Clear Lake Area, Calif., investigation................................ 2447 Clear Lake, Ill., flood control...... ................................... 2126 Clearwater Bay, Fla., investigation.. ..................... 826 ......... Clearwater Reservoir, Mo., flood control..... ........... 1290,1299 ... Clearwater River, Minn., flood control............ ....... . .. 1506 Clearwater River, Oregon, investigation............................. 2650,2666 Clendening Reservoir, Ohio, flood control.......................... 1849 Cleveland Harbor, Ohio: Beach erosion control study ........ ........................... 2254 Navigation......................................... 6 2203 Cleves, Ohio, flood control....................................... 1813 Clifton, W. Va., flood control..................................... 1886 Clinch River, Tenn. and Va., navigation.......................... . 1709 Clinton Harbor, Conn., navigation...................... 107...... Clinton, Ind., flood control...............................1813 Clinton River, Mich.: Investigation ............................................. 2191 Navigation............ ..................................... 2180 Clintwood Reservoir, Va., flood control.............................. 1888 Cloverport, Ky., flood control..................................... 1813 Clyde, Pawtuxet River Basin, R. I., flood control........... 195 ......... Coal Creek, Ill., flood control............................ ........ . 2118 Coal Creek, Okla., investigation.......................... 1381 .......... Coal Creek, Tenn., investigation....................... ... .... 1734 Coal Grove, Ohio, flood control................................. 1886 Coan River, Va., navigation...................... 512 .......... Coastal Plains Soil Conservation, Tex., investigation......... 1193 ......... Coasters Harbor Island, R. I., navigation.................. 135 ......... Cobscook, Maine, navigation............................. 134 ........... Cocheco River, N. H., navigation........................ 134 ......... Cockrells Creek, Va., navigation........................... .512 ......... Cocoa, Fla., investigation.............................826,848 ......... Coden Bayou, Ala., navigation............................ . 895 Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, flood control..................... .2638 Cohansey River, N. J., navigation ......................... 372 ......... Cohasset Harbor, Mass., navigation........................ 134 ......... XI Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Cold Brook Reservoir, S. Dak., flood control........................ . 1659 Cold Spring Inlet, N. J.: Investigation...................................... 374 ....... Navigation........................................ 357 ......... Cold Water Creek, Ala., investigation. ................... 922 ......... Coldwater River, Miss., navigation....................... ..... 2767 Colfax, La., flood control.................................. 1049 ......... Colfax, W ash., flood control............................. .. ...... 2655 Collier Country, Fla., investigation...................... 826......... Collinsville, Ala., flood control.....................921......... 921 . Collinsville to Shasta Dam, Calif., flood control....................... 2432 Colonial Beach, Va., beach erosion....................488,513 .......... Colorado River, Tex. and Ariz. and Colorado, investigation.. 1184,1200 2336 1229 Colorado Springs, Fountaine que Bouille River, Colo., flood control..... .................... 1232 ........ (Columbia Creek) or Carr, Ill., investigation ........................ 1433 Columbia drainage and levee district No. 3, Illinois, flood control.................................................... 1417 Columbia, La., flood control............................. .................... Columbia River, Oreg. and Wash.: At Baker Bay, Wash.: Navigation.............................................. 2494 Below Vancouver, Wash. ........................... 7 2479 Bonneville, Oreg., construction of dam at............... .......... 2461 Bridges at Cascade locks..................................... 2520 Cascades Canal ...... ............................. .......... 2520 Celilo Falls to Snake River, including tributaries, im- provements from ..... ......................... 2455 Celilo Falls to The Dalles Rapids, navigation.................... 2459 Chinook, Wash., to head of Sand Island: Investigation......................... ................... 2521 Navigation................................................ 2493 Investigation............................................... 2521,2522 2568,2614 2638,2650 Dalles Dam ................................................. 2458 Local flood protection........................................ 2524,2616 2650 McNary Dam, navigation....................................2644 M outh improvement......................................... 2496 Vancouver to The Dalles, Oreg. ...................... 6 4468 Wenatchee to Kettle Falls, Wash., navigation.................... 2614 Columbia Slough, Oreg., navigation ............................ 2471 Columbus, Colorado River, Tex., flood control............. .1228......... Columbus, Ga., investigation............................ 914 ......... Columbus, Nebraska, investigation................................ 1628 Combabee River, S. C., investigation..................... 695 ......... Commerce for calendar year 1949......................... 7 ......... Compo Beach, Westport, Conn., navigation ................ 122 ... Compton Creek, Los Angeles River Basin .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 2305,2311 Compton Creek, N. J.: Investigation ..................................... 298 ......... Navigation...... ... ....................... 286......... Conchas D and Reservoir, N. Mex..................... 1237. Concordia, Iy., flood control........................... . ......... 1813 Conecuh Rier, Ala.: Investigation........................................ 914 ......... Navigation........................................ 913 ... Conemaugh River, Pa., investigation. .......................... 1913,1958 Conemaugh River Reservoir, Pa., flood control........ ..... ....... 1932,1954 9$127--51-vol. 1----9 XVII mEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Conewango Creek, N. Y., investigation.................... . . . ais.s . .... 1958 Coney Island Channel, N. Y., navigation .................. 296 . . . . . . . . .. o Coney Island Creek, N. Y., navigation......................... 296 Congaree River, S. C., navigation............................ 680 . . . . . . Congaree-Santee, S. C., investigation .............. .. 692,695 Congresses of Navigation, Permanent International Association of ....................................... 2801 Conneaut Creek, Pa., investigation........................ 2276 Conneaut Harbor, Ohio: Investigation ...................................... .......... 2254 Navigation............ ... i ............. .. ....... .......... 2215 137 ......... Connecticut Beach Erosion Control Study................ Connecticut River Basin, Vt., N. H., Mass;:,. Conn., flood control: Local protection projects............ ............. 164 Reservoirs......... ........................ 163 Connecticut River, Mass. and Conn.: Investigation...... ...... ............................ 196 Navigation above Hartford, Conn.................... 135 Navigation below Hartford, Conn.................... 103 1891 Conotton Creek, Ohio................................... Consolidated cost and financial summary............... . . . 24 Consolidated diking and improvement district No. 1, Cowlitz County, Wash., flood control................... .........b 2567 Contentnea Creek, N. C., navigation.......... ......... 660 Conway County levee district No. 6, Arkansas River, Ark., . . . . .o .. . o flood control........... ............................ 1273 Conway County levee districts Nos. 1, 2, and 8, Arkansas River, Ark., flood control....... ....................... 1274,1307 Conway County, Ark., investigation................... 1307 Conway, S. C., investigation............................ 695 Cook Inlet, Alaska, investigation........................ ........ 2 2686 Cooper River, N. J., navigation......................... 354 Cooper River, S. C., investigation ........................ .692 Coosa River, Ga. and Ala.: At Rome, Ga., flood control........................ 921 Investigation ...... ............................... 914,922 N avigation....................................... 885 Coosawatte River, Ga., navigation....................... 913 Coos Bay, Harbor, and River, Oreg.: Improvement of entrance to bay and harbor ........... 2513 Improvement of river...................... ......... .......... o 2511 1193 Copano Bay Soil Conservation District, Tex., investigation.. Copes Corner Reservoir, N. Y., flood control.... ....... 432,440 Coquille River, Oreg.: Flood control ....... ................................. 2567 Investigation ...................................... 2522,.2568 Navigation................................. 2516 Coralville Reservoir, Iowa, flood control.............. .:. ... 1470,.1480 Coraopolis, Pa., flood control ....................... 1953 Cordova Harbor, Alaska: Investigation ...................................... 2686 Navigation......... .......................... . . . . . . . . •° 2674 Corea Harbor, Maine, navigation........................ 134 Core Creek, N. C., investigation........................ . 667 Core Sound, N. C., improvement of waterway to Beaufort H arbor... ...... ... ........................... 662 .......... Corkscrew River, Fla., investigation. ................... 848 Corte Madera Creek, Calif., investigation................. 1076 2381 Cortney Bayou, La., navigation..................... ., . .. . .o.o..° Corning, N. Y., flood control . ....................... 435,440 INDEKX XIX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Cornucopia Harbor, Wis., improvement........... ........ . . . . . ., ., . 1971,1992 Cornwall on the Hudson and Dock Hill Brook, N. Y., investigation.. ........................... 320 . . Corpus Christi, Tex.: o..,........ Channel to Encinal Peninsula naval seaplane base.... 1188 Improvement of channel to Aransas Pass .............. 1172 Corsica River, M d., navigation.......................... 425 .2638 Cosmopolis, Wash., flood control............. . ..... Cossatot River, Ark., investigation ............. ... .. Cosumnes River, Calif., investigation ................... Cottage Grove Reservoir, Oreg., flood control............ . .. .... 1381 2527,2534 Cotton Bayou, Tex., investigation....................... 2447 Cottonwood Creek, Calif., investigation............ ..... Cottonwood Creek, Okla., investigation........... ....... 1381 Cottonwood Falls, Kans., flood control.......... . ...... Cottonwood Springs Reservoir, S. Dak., flood control . ... . 1659 Cotuit Harbor and West Bay, Mass., investigation ..... ... Coudersport, Pa., investigation.................... .. ........... 1958 Cougar Dam, Greg.................................. 2541 Council Bluffs, Iowa, flood control....................... 1593,1614 Council Grove Reservoir, Kans., flood control.............. 1344 Courtenay, Fla., channel improvement................... 823 Coushatta, La., investigation................. ..... 1051 Covington, Ky., flood control............... . ...... 1752,1813 Cow Creek, Calif., investigation................ ......... 2447 Cowlizt County drainage improvement district No. 1, W ashington, flood control........................ . 2567 Cowlizt River, Wash.: Investigation ........................................ . . . . . . . .; . . 2568 Navigation.... ............................... .. 2486 Coyote River, Calif., investigation........................ 2381 Cranberry Island Harbor, Maine, investigation............. 138 Craig H arbor, Alaska.................................. 2684 Crane Brook, N. Y., flood control........................ . . . . . . 2269 . Crane Creek, Ill., flood control.......................... 2126 Cranes Creek, Va., navigation.......................... 498. . Cravens Shoal, New York Harbor, N. Y., improvement ..... 226 Crawford County levee district, Arkansas River, Ark., ., ........... flood control................. ............... 1265 Creede, Willow Creek, Colo., flood control....... ...... 1239 Creque Gut, Island of St. Croix, V. I., investigation ........ 27.24 Crescent City Harbor, Calif., navigation..... ......... 2340 Criehaven Harbor, Maine., investigation., . ... ............ 134,:138. . Chrisfield Harbor, Md.: Investigation ........................................ 426 . . . .. . .... . N avigation....................................... 425 Crooked Creek, Ark., investigation .................... . 1307 1927,;1954 Crooked Creek Reservoir, Pa., flood control............... ........ . Crooked and Indian Rivers, Mich.: Investigation ............... ...................... 2181 Crooked River, Oreg., investigation..................... 2568 Cross-Florida Waterway, Fla.: Investigation...... ................................ 826 152....... N avigation ....................................... 743 Cross Rip Shoals, Mass., navigation ................... . 72 . . Cross-Rock Channel, N. C., investigation.............. 662 . "Crow," Gimlet Creek, Ill., investigation.............. 1433,2127 Crow River, Minn., investigation. . ..................... 1528 Crystal River, Fla.: Navigation....... .. ................... 823 .... Cubitt Creek, Va., investigation............................ 513 ......... XX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Cucklers Creek, N. C., investigation........................ 667 ......... Cuivre River, Mo., navigation.......................... .......... 1395 Cumberland, Md., flood control.......................... 518 ......... Cumberland River, Ky., and Tenn.: Flood control............... ................... .. ......... 1710 Investigation............................................... 1734 Navigation...... ..................................... .......... 1691 Cunningham Creek, Ohio, navigation..................... .......... 2253 Current River, Ark., and Mo., navigation ................. . 1257 ......... Cuttyhunk Harbor, Mass.: Investigation...................................... 138 ......... Navigation....................................... 79 . Cuyahoga County, Ohio, investigation.............................. 2254 Cypress Bayou, Tex. and La.: Improvement of, including connecting lakes between Shreveport, La., and Jefferson, Tex................. 930 ......... Cypress Creek, Md., navigation.......................... 425 ..... Cypress Creek, Tex., investigation.......................1005,1229 .......... Cypress River, Texas, investigation...................... 1006,1051 .......... D Dalecarlia Reservoir, Washington, D. C........................ 2818 Dale Hollow Reservoir, Tenn. and Ky., flood control ................. 1719,1731 Dallas Floodway, Tex., flood control...................... 1209 .......... Dallas-Celilo Canal, Oregon. and Wash., improvement . . . . 6 2459 Dalles Dam, Oregon, navigation............................. 2458,2522 ........ Damariscotta River, Maine, navigation; investigation....... 134,138 ......... . Dansville and vicinity, Genesee River, N. Y., flood control. ........ 2275 D'Arbonne Bayou, La., navigation....................... 1076 .......... Dardanelle, Ark., flood control........................... 1268 .......... Dardanelle Dam, Ark., navigation ........................ 1066 . .......... Darien Harbor, Ga., navigation.......................... 709 ......... Dark Head Creek, Md., navigation....................... 425 ......... Dauphin Island Bay, Ala.: Investigation ...................................... 914 . ....... Navigation......... .. ... ........................... 883 ......... Davenport Center Reservoir, N. Y., flood control ........... 431,440 ......... Davenport, Iowa, investigation................ ...................... 1464 Davis Creek, Va., navigation......................... 548,594 ......... Davis Slough, N. C., investigation ........................ 662 ... Dayton, Ky., flood control.......................................... 1813 Dayton, Touchet River, Wash., flood control......................... 2660 Dayton, Wyo., flood control ..................................... 1665 Dead Horse Canyon and Royal Boulevard Channel, Los Angeles, Calif., flood control.................................... 2302 Deal Island, Md.: Lower Thoroughfare, improvement ................... 409 . ......... Upper Thoroughfare, improvement................... .407 ... Debris control, Sacremento, Calif ....................... ....... ..... 2740 Debs Inlet, N. Y., navigation.......................... . 221 ........ Deception Pass, Skagit Bay, Wash. .......................... 2615 Deep Bay, N. C., to Swan Quarter Bay, N. C., waterway, navigation... ..................................... 627 ......... Deep Creek, Va.: Investigation.....................................426....4 ....... . Navigation...................................... 564 ......... Deep Fork, Okla., investigation.......................... 1381........ Deep Red Run, Okla., investigation.......................1381 ... Deep River area, Wahkiakum County, Wash., flood control...... 2567 Deep River, Wash., navigation ................................... 2490 XX Page SVolume 1 Volume 2 Deer Creeks Calif., investigation......................... .......... 2447 Deer Creek Prairie levee unit, Indiana, flood control........ ........... . 1813 Deer Creek Reservoir, Ohio................................ .......... 1888 Deer Island area, Columbia County, Oreg., flood control................ . 2567 Deer Island Thoroughfare, Maine, navigation................ 134 . .". Degognia and Fountain Bluff, Ill., flood control.................. .... 1406 De Gray Reservoir, Ark., flood control. ............. ... 1082 ......... Delaware Bay and River, Pa., N. J., and Del.: At Camden, navigation............................. 329 ........ At or near mouth of Neversink River, navigation ......... 372 ......... Flood Control investigation......................... 382......... arbok of refuge in bay, navigation......................... 349 ........... Navigation and power investigation .................. 298,374 ....... Philadblphia to sea: Investigation......... .......................... 374 .... .. Navigation............ ....................... 325 .. . Philadelphia to Trenton: Improvement...................................322 ......... Investigation.................. ......... 374.......374 . Waterway to Chesapeake Bay, Del., and Md.: Improvement...................... ........ 338 ......... Investigation...................... ..... ........ .. .. 374 ......... Waterway to Rehoboth Bay, Del., improvement ....... 347 ..... , .. Delaware Reservoir, Ohio.............8.......8........."1878 i888 Delphi, 1nd., flood control............. ....................... 1779,1813 Denison, Iowa, flood control............................ .. ...... . 1627 Denison Reservoir, Tex. and Okla., flood control ........... 1364,1382 ......... Dennis Creek, N. J., navigation.......................... 372. Denver, Colo., engineering district.................. . ..... 16.67 Depew, N. Y., investigation..................................... 2276 DePoe Bay, Greg., navigation.......................... ......... .2500 Depue Lake, Bureau County, Ill., investigation............ ........... 2112 Derby, :ld., flood control..... ................................. 1813 Derelicts. $ee Wrecks. Des Arc, Ark., investigation ......................... 1120 ......... Des Cannes Bayou, La., navigation....................... 988 . Des Moines Harbor, Wash., investigation...............261.......52615 Des Moines, Iowa, flood control.................................. 1469 Des Moines River, Iowa, investigation................... ..... 1484 Des Plaines River, Ill., investigation...2......................" 2127 Detroit, Mich., engineering district........................ .......... .2129 Detroit Reservoir, Oreg., flood control. .............. ............. 2527, 2542 Detroit River, Mich., navigation........................ .......... 2143 Devil Creek, Calif., flood control...........,.. "... .... 2321 Dewey Reservoir, Ky., flood control.................... ,........ 1868,1888 Dexter Lake, Fla., investigation....................... 826,848 .. . Dickinson Bayou, Tex.: Investigation.................................... 1184.. .. Navigation........................................ 1161 ......... Diking and improvement district No. 4, Wahkiakum County, W ash., flood control ... .... .. . . . ..... . . .... 2557 Diking and improvement district No. 5, Cowlitz County, Wash., flood control.............................................. 2566 Diking district No. 2, Clatsop County, Oreg., flood control.. ........... . 2566 Diking district No. 3, Clatsop County, Oreg., flood control... ............ 2566 Diking district No. 5, Clatsop County, Oreg., flood control............ .. 2566 Diking districts Nos. 1 and 3 (Puget Island) and Little Island, Wahkiakum County, Wash., flood control.. ,... . .. .. . . . .... 2567 Diking improvement district No. 2, Cowlitz County, Wash., flood control............................................ ? 67 xIIINE Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Diking improvement district No. 13, Cowlitz County, Wash., flood control .... ....... ......................... ' ... 2567 Diking improvement district No. 1, Pacific County, Wash., flood control..... . ........ ... .. 2567 Diking improvement district No. 11, Cowlitz County, Wash., flood control............................................. 2567 Dillon Reservoir, Ohio, flood control............................1854,1888 Dillonvale, Ohio, flood control............................ 1953 Dirty Creek Bottom, Okla., flood control................. .. 1379....... Dirty Creek, Okla., investigation. ............. 1382.......... Dismal Swamp Canal, Va., navigation ................... : 585......... Disposal ofelectric power........................................ 9 . District of Columbia: Anacostia Park .................. ...................... 2814 Anacostia River, reclamation of flats............................ 2814 Aqueduct, increasing water supply............................... 2818 Government buildings, consumption of water in .................. 2820 Improvement of Potomac River ...................... 479 ..... DockInvestigation ........................ Hill Brook, Hudon River, N. Y., investigation........... 513......... 320 ......... Doctors Inset, Fla., inestigation. ......................... 826 . Dogfish Bay, Wash., investigation............................. 2615 Dogy and Cl~ar Creeks, Okla., iinvestigation:. ....... .. .. 1382 .......... Dominguez Del Amo and Bixby Slough, Calif., investigation........... 2296 Dona Bay, Fla., investigation............................ 826 ......... Donaldsonville, La., investigation.......... .......... 1006,1051 .......... Donovan leve Illinois, flood contro. .................. 2126 Door County,Wis., investigation....................... ......... 2075 Dora Canal, Fla. See Oklawaha River. Dora Lake, Fla., investigation..................... Dorcheat ... 826,848......... Bayou, La., navigation......................... 1003.... Dorchester Bay and Neponset River, Mass, navigation.. . 134......... Dorena Reservoir, Oreg., flood control.......................... 2527, 2536 Dosoris Creek, N. Y.. . .............................. 298 ......... Double Bayou. Tex.: Investigation ..... ................................. 1184 ...... Navigation .................... 1153 . .. . . Doibuble Creek, N. J., navigation......................:.. .372 ...... Douglas County, Wis., investigation............................. 1995 Douglas Harbor, Alaska, investigation .............. :.2686 Dover,. Ky., flood control................ ........ .: .... ... 1813,1849 Dover, Ohio Reservoir, flood control .... :.......... ..... 1849 Downiwille, Calif., investigation...:.. ......... .......... . 2447 Drainage district No. 1, Clatsop County, Oreg., flood control .. .... . .... 2566 Drift Creek, Oreg., investigation.................... ............. .2522 Drum Inlet, N. C., navigation.......................... 639. ....... Dry Cimarron River, Okla., Colo., and Kansas, investigation. 1382 .. Dry Creek, Calif., investigation............................ ......... 2447 Dry Creek, N. Y., flood control........... ......... :. 2269 Dry Creek, Idaho, investigation ..... .:....................... . . .2666 Dry Hollow, Oreg., investigation .............................. . 2568 Dry Pass, Alaska: Investigation..................................... ........ . 2686 Navigation................ ...................... ......... 2684 Dry Run, Iowa, flood control:................................ . . . 1523 Du Chien Bayou, investigation........1................ 1119........ Duck Island Harbor, Conn., navigation:.... .......... ... 106 ..... Duck Point Cove., Md., navigatid.. ..... . .... .......... 402 . .. Duck River, Tenn., navigatiol. . ..... ............ ............ 709 Dulac Bayou, La., improvement of waterway via Grand Caillou and Le Carpe Bayous, La., to................... 980 ......... INDEX XXIII Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Du Large Bayou, La., investigation . .................... 1006,1051........ Duluth, Minn: Engineering district.. ........................ ........ .......... 1961 Improvement of Duluth-Superior Harbor ........................ 1996,1992 Dunkirk Harbor, N. Y.: Investigation............... ..................... .......... 2254 N avigation............................................... ... . 2221 Dunns Creek and Crescent Lake, Fla., navigation......... 823 ........ .23 Dupre Bayou, La., navigation............................ 960 ........ Dutch Creek, Ark., investigation......................... 1307 . Dutch Creek, Ill., flood control.... ........................... i1465 Dutch Island Harbor, R. I., investigation.................. 138 ..... Dutch Slough, Calif., investigation .. .......................... 2407,2448 Duwamish River, Wash., investigation..... ........................ 2615,2638 Duxbury Harbor, Mass., navigation... ...... ...... 135 .......... Dyberry Reservoir, Dyberry Creek, Pa., flood control....... . 375 ....... Dymers Creek, Va., navigation...........................512......... 512 . E Eagle Creek, Ky., investigation............................:.... 1823 Eagle Creek Reservoir, Ohio, flood control ........... . .. ....... 1954 Eagle Gorge Reservoir, Wash., flood control.............. ......... .. 2621 Eagle Harbor, Mich., navigation................................... 1992 Eagle Harbor, Wash., investigation.............. ......... 2615 Eagle Lake to Matagordo, Colorado River, Tex., flood control 1228 ......... Eagletown Reservoir, Okla., investigation.......... ...... .1382 ....... East Bay Bayou, Tex.: Investigation...................................... 1185 . . . Navigation........ ..... ............. 1188..................... 1188 East Barre, Winooski River Basin, Vt., flood control......... 304...... East Boothbay Harbor, Maine, navigation................. . 35 ......... East Branch, Clarion River Reservoir, Ohio River Basin, Pa., flood control............... ................ 1920,1954 East Brimfield Reservoir, Mass., flood control............. 154,156 ........ East Cape Girardeau and Clear Creek, Ill.: Flood control........... ................. .. .. .. .. ............ . 1396 East Chester Creek, N. Y.: Navigation....................................... 203 ..... East Creek, Calif., flood control........................... 2321 East Fork Creek, Ky., investigation.. .............................. 1891 East Fork Reservoir, Ohio, flood control......................... 1749,1815 East Hartford, Conn., flood control........................190 ......... East Jordan, Wis., investigation ....................... ..... 2075 Eastland, Leon River, Tex., flood control.................. 1228 .......... East Liverpool, Ill., flood control.................... ......... 2126 East Lynn Reservoir, W. Va., flood control........................... 1888 East Moline, Ill., investigation...................... ............... 1484 East Pass Channel, Fla., from Gulf of Mexico into Chocta- whatchee Bay.: Investigation....................................... 915 .... . . Navigation... ........... 875 . 875....................... East Pearl River, Miss., navigation........................... 908 . East Peoria, Ill., flood control.................................. 21.....26 East Point, Apalachicola Bay, Fla., investigation............ . 915 ........ East Poplar Bluff and Poplar Bluff, Mo., flood control ........ 1287 ... East Rainelle, Meadow River, Ohio, flood control............ .............. o1892 East River, Brunswick Harbor, Ga., improvement. .... ....... . 714......... East, River, N Y.: . 'Improvement, including Coenties Reef .................... 235. Investigation..................................... 298......... XXIV n Page Volume 1 Volume 2 East Rockaway (Debs) Inlet, N. Y., navigation............ .. 221. East St. Louis, Ill., flood control..................................... 1420 East Sidney Reservoir, N. Y., flood control................432,440 . ... Eaton, Wash., Calif., flood control.................................. 2308 Eau Gallie, Fla., navigation.............................. 823 ......... Eau Gallie, Fla., investigation ........................... 826,848. ..... .. Echo Bay Harbor, N. Y., navigation....................... 202 ......... Edenton Harbor, N. C., navigation........................ 615 ......... Edenton, N. C., investigation........................... 667 ......... Edgartown Harbor, Mass., navigation......... ....... 15...... .... Edisto River, S. C.: Flood control...................................... 694 ........ N avigation.... .... ... ..... ............... 691 .......... Edmonds .Harbor, Wash., investigation.......................2615 Edward MacDowell Reservoir, N. H., flood control.......... 142,144 ...... Edwardsport, Ind., investigation .................... 1....1823 Edwardsville, Pa., flood control........................... 455 . . Eel levee unit 1 and 2, Indiana flood control ........................ 1813 Eel River, Calif.: Flood control.............................. ........ 2380 Investigation...... .............. ..... ......... ... 2381 Egegik River, Alaska, navigation............................. 2684 Eight-Mile Creek and Locust Creek, Ark., investigation.... . 1120 ....... Eldted, Pa., investigation.................................. 1958 Electric power and energy, Sale of..................... . 9 .... ... Elfin Cove, Alaska, navigation ................. ..................... 2684 Elizabeth City, N. C., investigation....................... 594 ......... Elizabeth River, N. J., navigation........................ 297 . ......... Elizabeth River, Va.: Improvement of Norfolk Harbor, including Eastern, Southern, and Western Branches.................... 576 ......... Improvement of waterway to sounds of North Carolina.. 585 ........ Investigation..................................... 594 . Elizabethtown, Ill., flood control... ............... 1813 Elk City (Table Mound) Reservoir, Kans., flood control..... 1363 . Elkhorn River Basin, Nebr., flood control.................... 16.... 1,1628 Elkins, W. Va., flood control..... ............ 1................... 939,1953 Elkport, Iowa, flood control............7............... 1478 Elk River, Ala. and Tenn.: Navigation.................................................. 1709 Investigation............................................... 1734 Elk River, Md., navigation.............................. 425 Elk River, W. Va., navigation.................. ............. 1843 2075 Elliston Bay and Sister Bay, Door County, Wis., investigation ............ Elm Creek, Okla., investigation.......................... 1382 .......... Elmira, N. Y., flood control.............................434 , 440. ... Elokomin slough, Washington, navigation......................2520 Ely, Nev., investigation. ........................................ 2448 Embarrass River, Ill., investigation............................... 1828 Emerald Wash and Live Oak Wash, Calif., flood control................ 2312 Emergency flood-control work. See districts. Emergency relief program ................... .......... Emery River, Tenn., investigation.. ............... ......... 1734 Erderyville Harbor, Calif., investigation.............. ........ .... 2374 Empire, La., improvement of waterway to the Gulf of Mexico 4,971 ".. . Empire, Ohio, flood control......... ..................... .......... 1953 Empire, Oreg., investigation...................................... 2522 Emporia, Kans,, flood control............................ 1379......... Endikill Creek, N. Y. ............................ ...... 298 ....... Engineers, the Board of, for Rivers and Harbors2727........ ... L ...... .... 2727 Enigland Pond levee unit, Illinois......................... .......... 181$ PDEX XXV Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Enid flood protection, Okla., investigation ................ .. 1382 .... Enid Reservoir, Miss., flood control............................... 2765 Erie County, Ohio, investigation...... ......................... 2254,2276 Erie Drainage Dist., Ill. and Wis., investigation........................ 1484 Erie Harbor, Pa.: Investigation................................................ 2254 Navigation.................................................. 2218 Erie, Lake, investigations........................................ 2075,2112, 2181,2255 2181,2255 Escambia River, Fla.: Investigation ..................................... 915 ......... Navigation........ .. 913 . 913............................ Essex River, Mass., navigation........................... 134 ......... Esters Island, Fla., investigation......................... 134 ...... Estro River, Fla., investigation............ ............. .. 848 ......... Eufaula Reservoir, Okla.: Flood control ...................... ........ ..... . 1357 ......... Investigation ...................................... . 1382 ......... Eustis Lake, Fla., investigation.......................826,848 .... Evansville, Ind., flood control........................ ......... 1775,1813 Everett Harbor, Wash.: Investigation .............................................. 2615 Navigation.................................................. 2584 Everglades, Fla.: Flood Control..................................... 837 ......... Investigation.......... ....................... 826........ 826 . Excelsior Springs, Mo., investigation...................... ....... 1578 Exeter River, N. H., navigation.......................... 134 ......... Expenditures: Miscellaneous works ........... ................... 22 ......... Rivers and harbors and flood control.................. 1,21 ......... F Fabius River, Mo., flood control ................................... 1483 Fairbanks, Alaska, flood control................................... 2690 Fairhaven Harbor, Mass.: Investigation..................................... 138,196 ......... Navigation.... ....... ......... 77 . .. 77.................... Fair Plain Gut, Island of St. Croix, V. I., investigation.................. 2724 Fairport Harbor, Ohio: Investigation............................................... 2255 Navigation................................................ .... 2208 Fajardo Harbor, P. R., navigation.................................. 2723 Fall Creek Dam, Willamette River Basin, Oreg....................... 2527 Falling Spring Dam, Va.: Flood control..................................... 603 ......... Investigation............. .................... .606 ... Fall River Basin, S. Dak., flood control........................... 1659 Fall River Harbor, Mass., navigation; investigation.......... 2 81,138 ....... Fall River Reservoir, Kans., flood control ................ 1336,1363 ......... Falmouth Harbor, Mass., navigation ..................... . 135 ...... Falmouth Reservoir, Ky., flood control............................. 1815 Fancy Bluff Creek, Ga., navigation....................... 721 ......... Far Creek, N. C.: Navigation......... . ............................ Fargo-Moorhead, Minn. and N. Dak., flood control................... ... . 626 . 1500 Farm Creek, Ill., flood control ................................... 2113 Farmers levee and drainage district, Illinois, flood control.............. 2126 Farmington Reservoir, Calif., flood control...........................2410 Faulkner County, Ark., flood control..................... . 1304 ......... XXVI INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Fayetteville, Tenn., investigation..................................... 1734 Feather River, Calif., navigation................................... 2398 Federalsburg, Md., flood control......................... 473 ......... Federal Water Power Act, investigation and supervision of projects................. .................................. 2807 Felsenthal Canal, Ark., navigation ...................... 1071 ......... Fenholloway, Fla., investigation.......................... 848 ......... Fenwick Island, Del., investigation........................ 382 ......... Fernandina Harbor, Fla., navigation.................... ... 719 .... Fern Ridge Reservoir, Oreg., flood control......................... 2527,2538 Ferrels Bridge Reservoir, Tex., flood control............... . 1015 ..... Fifteen Mile Bayou, Ark., investigation ................... 1120 ........ Fighting Island Channel, Detroit River, Mich., navigation.............. 2144 Filberts Creek, N. C., investigation ........................ 667 ......... Finneys Creek, Va., investigation ..................... 594 ..... Fire Island Inlet, N. Y., navigation....................... 220 ... First Creek, Tenn., investigation......................... .......... 1734 Fishermans Bay, Wash., investigation............................... 2615 Fishing Bay, Md., navigation............................ 425 ..... Fishing Creek, Md., navigation.......................... 421 ......... Fishing Creek, N. C., navigation......................... 660 ........ Fishing River, Mo., investigation.................................. 1578 Fish Lake, Ill., investigation...................................... 1433 Fishtrap Reservoir, Ky., flood control............................... 1888 Fivemile River Harbor, Conn., navigation................. 135 ......... Flagler Beach, Fla., investigation......................... 827 ......... Flagler County, Fla., investigation .. 849 .......... Flathead Lake,! Mont., improvement of Polson Bay ................... 2614 Flathead River, Mont.: Investigation................................................ 2638 Navigation.. ................ .... ... ............................ 2614 Fletcher and Sunshine Gardens levee unit, Indiana, flood control........................................................ 1790,1813 Flint Creek, Ala................. .... . ................... ..... . 1734 Flint River, Ala., and Tenn., investigation......................... .. 1734 Flint River, Ga.: Investigation...................................... 915 ......... N avigation....................................... 3,864 ......... Flomation, Ala., flood control......................... 921 ......... Flood control, general...... 8 ....... Florence, Kans., flood control............................ 1379 ......... Florida east coast, investigation ......................... 827,849 ...... Floyd River, Iowa, investigation.................................... 1628 Flushing Bay and Creek, N. Y.: Investigation...................................... 298 ......... Navigation ...................................... 206 ......... Fly Creek, Ala., navigation.............................. 882 ........ . Follansbee, W. Va.: Flood control................................ . ............ 1953 Folsom Reservoir, Calif., flood control . . .... ... ......... 2424 Investigation.......... ............................. 2448 Forked Deer River, Tenn., navigation................... . 1111 ... Forsyth, Mont., flood control...................................... 1658 Fort Benning lock and dam, Ga.......................... 866 .......... Fort Brag, Calif., investigation..... ..... .................... 2374 Fort Chartres and Ivy Landing, Ill., flood control.................... 1412,1414 Fort Gibson Bottom, Okla., flood control.................. 1379 ......... Fort Gibson Reservoir, Okla., flood control ............... 1350,1363......... Fort Myers, Fla., investigation............. ............ 827 ........ Fort Peck Dam, Mont., navigation ......................... 5 1647 Fort Peck, Mont., engineering district..................1647 INDEX XXVII Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Fort Pierce Harbor, Fla.: Investigation ..................................... 827 Navigation......................................... 761 Fort Randall Reservoir, S. Dak., flood control. ........... 1593, 1596 Fort Smith, Arkansas River, Ark., flood control............ 1262 Fort Supply Reservoir, Okla., flood control.............. . 1325 Fort Towson Dam, Okla., investigation................... 1382 Fort Wayne, Ind., investigation..................... 2075,2112, 2181 Fort Worth floodway, Texas, flood control.............. 1212 ........ °.. Fort Worth, Tex., engineering district.................... 1195 . .. . . . . . .. Forty Fort, Pa., flood control............................ 452 Fountain Bluff, Ill., flood control......................... .......i... 292075 2 1406 Fourche Island, Ark., flood control .................... 1279 Fourche La Fave River, Ark.,, investigation............. 1307 Four Pole Creek, W. Va., flood control................... 1892 Fox River, Ill., and Wis.: Investigation ..................................... . . . . . . . . . . 2078,2127 Navigation.... .................................... 2009,2075 Fox River, Iowa and Mo., investigation.................. 1484 Frankfort Harbor, Mich., navigation..................... .......... 2065 Frankfort, Kans., investigation.......................... 1578 Frankfort, Ky., flood control............................ 1813 Franklin to the Mermentau River, La., navigation .......... 956 Franklin Falls Reservoir, N. H., flood control.............. 142,143 Franks Track, Calif., investigation ....................... .°. . . . . . . . 2407,2448 Frazeysburg Reservoir, Ohio, flood control................ .......... 1888 Freeport Harbor, Tex.: Investigation ..................................... 1200,1229 Navigation....................................... 1164 Freeport on Pecatonica River, Ill., flood control............ 1474 Freeport, Pa., flood control................ .................. 1953 French Broad and Little Pigeon Rivers, Tenn., navigation... 1709 French Broad River, Tenn. and N. C..................... .......... 1734 French Creek Reservoir, Pa., flood control.............. 1954,1958 French Lick, Ind., investigation....................... 1823 Frenchman Bayou, Ark., investigation.................... 1120 Fresno River, Calif., investigation....................... 2448 Friendly, W. Va., flood control........................... .......... 1886 Front Cove, Va., investigation.......................... 594 Front Royal, Va., investigation......................... 530 Fullerton Dam, Calif., flood control...................... 2321,2327 Fullerton, Ky., flood control.............................. 1886 Funds advanced for river and harbor improvements and for flood control works ....... ............................ 23 ......... G Galax, Va., flood control............................... .......... 1863,1886 Galena, Ill., flood control................................ .......... 1476 Galien River, Berrien County, Mich., investigation ......... 913I 2127 Galere, Bayou, Miss., navigation......................... .. ...... Galla Creek, Pope County, Ark., investigation ..... : ...... 1307 Gallatin River, Mont., investigation.................. 1665 Gallipolis, Ohio, flood control.................... ..... .......... 1886 Galveston Bay and Harbor, Tex.: Improvement of Galveston Channel................. 5,1140 Improvement of Galveston-Texas City Channel ....... 1145 Improvement of harbor entrance.................... 1140 ......... Investigation ... ... .............. ................ 1185 Galveston County, Tex., beach erosion study .............. 1185 .. ........ XX VIII INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Galveston, Tex., engineering district..................... 1123 . o .... . Gardiners Bay, N. Y., investigation ................... . 298 Garfield, Utah, Great Salt Lake, investigation............. 2407 Garrison, N. Dak., district.............................. 1631 Garrison Reservoir, N. Dak., flood control.................. 1633 Garza Dam, Tex.: Flood control ..................................... 1204 ......... Investigation ................................... 1200 ......... Gasconade River, Mo.: Investigation..................................... 1578 Navigation... ....... ............................ .. .. . . . . . . . . . . 1541 Gastineau Channel, Alaska, navigation................... . 2684 Gaston Reservoir, Va. and N. C., flood control............. ...... 597 2527,2528 Gate Creek Dam, McKenzie Basin, Oreg.................. Gates Creek, Okla., investigation. ............. ......... 1382 Gathright Reservoir and Falling Spring Reregulating Dam, James River Basin, Va., flood control................... 603 Investigation . ... ................................ 606 Gauley River, W. Va., navigation........................ 1843 Gavins Point, S. Dak. and Nebr.: Flood control..................................... 1593,1600 Investigation............ ..... ... ... .......... 1592,1628 Gaysville Reservoir, Connecticut River Basin, Vt., flood control............. ........ ...... 163 I.......... Genegantslet Reservoir, Genegantslet Creek, N. Y., flood control.......... ....... ..................... ...... 429 Genesee River, Pa. and N. Y., investigation................ 1913,2255 Geneva, N. Y., investigation.............................. 2276 Georges River, Maine, navigation ..................... 134 ........ .o Georgetown Harbor, S. C., navigation.................... 3,672 Georginia Slough, Calif., investigation ................ 2407,2448 Gering and Mitchell Valley, Colo., Wyo. and Nebr., investiga- tion................ .................... 1676 Gila River, Ariz. and N. Mex., investigation............. . 2336 Gilbert Run, Md., investigation....... ................... Giles Creek, Nebr., flood control......................... 1621 Gill Township levee unit, Indiana, flood control............ 1822 Gimlet Creek, Ill., investigation....... ................... 1433,2127 Girtys Run, Pa., investigation. ....................... 1958 Gladstone Harbor, Mich., navigation...................... 2074 Glasgow, Mont.: Flood control....... .............................. 1665 Investigation ................................ 1665 Gleason Creek, Nev., investigation................... 2448 Glen Cove Creek, N. Y., navigation ...................... 296 .......... Glen Cove Harbor, N. Y., navigation..................... 296 Glorietta Bay, Calif., investigation.................... 2296 Gloucester Harbor, Mass., navigation..................... Goat Island Reservoir, Ga. and S. C., flood control......... 134 722 .......... Golconda, Ill., flood control............................. 1802,1813 Gold Beach, Oreg., investigation.................... .......... 2522 Gold Creek, Alaska, investigation................... 2691 Golden, Colo., investigation . ..... .... ................ 1676 Golden Meadow, La., investigation...... ............ 1006 Goldsboro, Neuse River, N. C., flood control.............. 664 Goose Creek, Md., investigation......................... 426 .o,........ Goose Creek, Va., investigation ..................... 606 . .. , °o Gordon Pass, Fla., investigation........ ................... 827 .......... Gordon River, Fla., investigation..................... 849 Gordons Landing, Lake Champlain, Vt., navigation......... 296 Goshen Creek, N. J., navigation..................... 372 DEX XXIX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Governors Run, Md., navigation......................... 420 .......... Gowanda, N. Y., investigation.................................. 2276 Gowanus Creek Channel, New York Harbor, N. Y.: Investigation ..................................... 298 ........ N avigation. ........................................ 232 ......... Grand Bayou, La., investigation......................... 1006 ........ Grand Bayou Pass, La., navigation. ....................... 973 ......... Grand Calillou Bayou, La.: Navigation.. ............................ ........ .. Grand Ecaille, La., investigation.................16......... 1006 . Grand Forks-East Grand Forks, Minn. and N. Dak., flood control................................................ 1500 Grand Haven Harbor, Mich., navigation.....................6 2050,2075 Grand Marais, Mich., improvement of harbor of refuge.................1985 Grand Marais Harbor, Minn.: Navigation ... .................................. .. ........ 1962 Grand Portage Harbor, Minn..................................... . 1992 Grand Prairie region, Arkansas, investigation............... . 1261 .. Grand River Basin, Ohio, investigation..........................1913,1958 Grand River, Mich.: Investigation....................................... ....... 2078 Navigation................ ........................ 6 2050 Grand River, Mo., investigation......... .......................... 1578 Grand River, N. and S. Dak., investigation ......................... .1666 Grand Tower, Ill., flood control ............... ..................... . 1404,1427 Grand Traverse Bay Harbor, Mich.: Investigation ............................................. 2075 Navigation....................... ............... . ......... 1981 Grande Ronde River, Oregon, investigation.......... ........ .............. 2666 Grand View Bay, N. Y., navigation.............................. 2253 Grandview, Ind., flood control..................................... 1813 Granite City, Ill., investigation...... ............................. 1396 Grant Parish below Colfax, La., flood control.............. .. 1049 ...... Granville, Pa., flood control....................................... 1941 Grapevine Reservoir, Tex., flood control................... 1206 . 2 Grasse River (Massena), N. Y., navigation ........................... 2253 Grays Harbor, Wash.: Investigation......................................... ...... 2615 Navigation.................................................. 2604 Grays Reef Passage, Mich., navigation......................... ...... 2074 Grays River, Wash., navigation.................................... 2520 Great Basin, Nevada & Utah, investigation ......................... 2448 Great Bend, Kans., investigation......................... 1251 ......... Great Chazy River, N. Y., navigation.................... . 297 ......... Great Egg Harbor River, N. H......................... .74.. ....... Great Kills, Staten Island, N. Y., navigation............... . 280 ......... Great Lakes: Investigations..................................... 298 1993,2075, 2181,2255 Waterway to Hudson River: Improvement.. 256 . Great Miami River, Ind., flood control'................... ........ 1815 Great Pee Dee River, S. C.: Investigation...................................... 695 ......... Navigation....................................... 677 . Great Salt Lake, Utah, investigation ...................... ..... .. 2408,2448 Great Salt Plains Reservoir, Okla......................... 1330 .......... Great Salt Pond, Block Island, R. I.: Investigation ..................................... 188 .......... Navigation ............................... ... .. . 94 ........ . XXX INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Great Sodus Bay Harbor, N. Y., navigation ............... .......... 2241 Great South Bay, N. Y., navigation... .................. .. 216 ... Greeley, Colo., investigation ...................................... 1676 Green Bay Harbor, Wis., navigation............................... 2006 Green Bay, Iowa, flood control................................... 1483 Greenfield Bayou levee unit, Indiana flood control..... ................. 813 Green Island,; Iowa, flood control................ ............. .. 1483 Green Peter Dam, Oreg.... .................................. 2527,2542 Greenport Harbor, N. Y., navigation..................... .296 ...... Green River Basin, Ill., investigation............................ 1484 Green River, Ky.: Flood control................................................ 1815 Investigation..................................... ......... . 1749 Navigation.................................................. 1741 Green River, Mass., investigation........................ 196 ......... Green River, Wash., investigation.................................. 2638 Greenup, Ky., flood control..................................... 1887 Greenwich Bay, R. I., navigation........................ . 135 ......... Greenwich Cove, Conn., investigation..................... 138 ......... Greenwich Harbor, Conn., navigation..................... 130 ......... Greers Ferry Reservoir, Ark.: Flood control...................................... 1299 ......... Investigation ................... .......... 1261,1307 . . Gregory drainage district, Missouri, flood control.................... 1483 Grenada Reservoir, Miss., flood control............................. 2766 Greybull, Wyo., flood control...................................... 1665 Griffin Lake, Fla., investigation ........................ 827,849 ......... Grosse Tete Bayou, La., navigation....................... Guadalupe River, Calif., investigation ....................... ......... 940 .......... 2381 Guadalupe River, Tex.: Improvement to Victoria............................ 1169 ........ Investigation..................................... 1185,1200, ....... 1229 Guamani River, P. R., investigation................................ 2724 Guayanes Harbor, P. R., navigation........................ ....... 2723 Guilford Creek, Va., investigation........................ 426 ......... Guilford Harbor, Conn., navigation........................ 135. Gulf Intercoastal Waterway: Investigation.................................... 827,915 ..... )iNavigation..................'1006,1185 ....................... 4,856,875, 10 ........ 941,961, 971,1130 Gulf of Mexico,'Fla., investigation............... ........ . 827;. Gulfport Harbor, Miss.: Investigation...................................... 915' ... Navigation.... .................................... 905 ......... Gull Lake Reservoir, M inn. .............................. ......... 1488 Gaunnison River, Colo., investigation ................................ 2336 Gutista~tus Harbor, Alaska, investigation................... ....... 2686 Guthrie, Okla., investigation............................ 1382 ... . .... Guyandot River, W. Va., navigation.................. ..... 1843 Guyandot Reservoir, W. Va., flood control............. ... ........... 1888 Gypsum Creek, Kans., investigation..................... .......... 1578 H Hackensack River, N. J.: Investigation...................................... 298,320 .......... Navigation.. ..................................... 266 ......... Hacks Creek, Va., investigation.......................... 513......... INDEX XXXI Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Hadley Creek, Ill., flood control......................... .......... 1465 Hager Slough, Special Drainage District, Ill., investigation ............ 2127 Halfmoon Bay, Calif., navigation.................................. 2366 Haines Canyon, Los Angeles River Basin........................ 2304,2311 Haines Harbor, Alaska, investigation................................ 2686 Hamburg Township, N. Y., investigation............................ 2255 Hamlin Beach, N. Y., investigation................................. 2255 Hammersley Inlet, Wash.: Investigation............................................... 2615 Navigation........................................................... 2600 Hammond Bay Harbor, Mich., navigation............. ......... ... 2151 Hammondsport, Oswego River Basin, N. Y., flood control.............. 2263 Hampton Creek, Va.: Investigation..................................... 594 ......... Navigation ........................................ 570 ......... Hampton River and Harbor, N. H., investigation .......... 138 ......... Hampton Roads, Va.: Improvement of approaches to Norfolk Harbor.......... 575....... Removal of drift................................... 582 . Hanapepe River, T. H., flood control............................... 2710 Hanging Rock, Ohio, flood control.................................. 1887 Hannaberry Lake area, Ark., investigation................ 1102 ....... Hanna Reef, Tex., navigation........................... 1188 ...... Hansen flood-control basin.........................................2303,2310 Happy Creek, Va., investigation.......................... 530 ....... Harbor Beach, Mich., harbor of refuge.......................... 2163 Harbor of Refuge at Point Judith, R. I....................... .88. Harbor of Refuge, Seward, Alaska, navigation. ........................ 2675 Harding Drain Diversion, Ark........................... 1088 ...... Harkers Point Basin, N. C., investigation ................. . 662 ..... Harlan County Reservoir, Nebr.: Flood control ........................... .1542,1563 Investigation ......... ..................................... 1578 Harlem, Mont., flood control....................................... . 1656 Harlem River, N. Y., navigation......................... 241 ........ Harlingen, Texas, investigation.......................... 1185 ......... Harpers Ferry, W. Va., flood control...................... 529 ......... Harraseeket River, Maine, navigation...................... 134 ...... Harrisburg, Ill., flood control....................................... 1799,1813 Harrisburg, Pa., flood control............................ 473 ......... Harris Lake, Fla., investigation.......................... 850 ........... Harrison, Ark., investigation............................. 1307 ........... Harrison County, Miss., beach erosion study .............. 902, 915 ......... Harrisonville and Ivy Landing drainage and levee district No. 2, Illinois, flood control.................. ...................... 1415 Harrisville Harbor, Mich., navigation.............................. 2154 Harry L. Englebright (Upper Narrows) Reservoir, Calif................. 2740 Hartford, Conn.: Flood control...................................... 188 ........ Investigation...................................... 138 ..... Hartford, W. Va., flood control........................ ...... 1887 Hartwell Reservoir, Ga. and S. C., flood control............ 722,723 ........ Harve de Grace, Md., investigation...................... 426 ........ Hashamomuck Creek, Long Island, N. Y., investigation ..... 298 . . Hassayampa River, Ariz., investigation............................... 2336 Hatchet Creek, Fla., investigation......................... 827 ............. Hatchie River, Miss., investigation....................... 1120 ......... Hatton Creek, Md., investigation........................ 513....... Hatteras Inlet, N. C., investigation....................... 662. ... Haulover Inlet, Fla., investigation........................ 827 Harve, Mont., flood control....... ................. .......... 18.j(57 XXXII mEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Hawaiian Islands, Coasts of, investigation......................... 2710 Hawesville, Ky., flood control..................... ......... 1772,1813 Haysi Reservoir, Va., flood control .................... ........ 1888 Hay Creek, S. D. and Wyo., investigation ........................... 1666 Hay (West) Harbor, N. Y., navigation .... ............. 135 ... Hazen, N. Dak., flood control ........................... ..... 1.641 Head of Passes, La. .................................... 962 ... Heart River, N. Dak., investigation ...................... ......... 1645 Heise-Roberta area, Snake River, Idaho: Flood control..................................... .......... 2651 Investigation..... . ..... ...... ..................... .......... 2666 Hell Gate, East River, N. Y., investigation. ............... 298 ......... Hellens Creek, Md., navigation ....................... .. 496 ........... Hempstead County levee district No. 1, Arkansas, flood control..... ......... ................................ 1049 ......... Hempstead Harbor, N. Y., navigation. .................... 208 .. Henderson County, Ill., flood control ............................... 1483 Henderson, N. Y., investigation ......... ........... 2255 Henderson River, Ill., flbod control. ...................... ....... 1472 Henderson, W. Va., flood control ............................. 1887 Hendricks Harbor, Maine ............ .............. .... 134 ......... Hendry Creek, Fla., investigation ................... 849 849..... Hennepin, Ill., flood control. ............. ............. .. ... ..... 2126 Hensley Bar, Ark., investigation .................. ..... 1307 . Herbster, Wis., investigation ............................ .... . 1993 Heron Bay, Ala., investigation .................. ....... 915 ........ Herring Bay, Md., navigation ..... ................... 425, 513 ........ Heyburn Reservoir, Okla., flood control... ............... 1334 ......... Hidalgo County, Tex., investigation ...................... . 1193 . Higginsport, Ohio, flood control............................ ..... 1813 High Springs, Fla., investigation ........................ 827 ...... . Hillsboro Bay, IRiver, and Inlet, Fla., investigation......... 828,849 . Hills Creek Dam, Oreg ....... .......... " 2527 Hillsdale Drainage Dist., Ill. and Wis., investigation. ........ ........ 1484 Hilo Harbor, T. H.: Investigation .................................. .......... 2710 Navigation. .. ...................... ......... .......... 2704 Hingham Harbor, Mass., navigation..................... 134 .... Hiwassee River, Tenn., navigation .............. .................. 1709 Hockingport, Ohio, flood control ................................ 1887 Hocking River, Ohio: Flood control...................................... 1888 Investigation..... ... 1.......................... 1892 Hodges Vaillage Reservoir, Mass., flood control.. .......... . 154......... 154 Hogan Reservoir, Calif., flood control.. .. ......................... 2410 Holbrook, Little Colorado River, Ariz., flood control ........ . ..... . 2297 Holden Beach, N. C., investigation ...................... 662 ......... Holdens Creek, Va., investigation ........................ 427 ........... Holla Bend, Ark., investigation .......................... 1307 .......... Holland Harbor, Mich.: Investigation .................................. .......... 2075 Navigation..... ...................................... 2048 Holley Dam, Oreg ......................................... .. 2527,2528 Hollywood, Fla., investigation. .......................... 849 ......... THolmes River, Fla., navigation .......................... 913 ......... IHolston River, Tenn., navigation................................... 1709 Holyoke, Mass,: Flood control ..................................... 180 .......... Investigation ..................................... 138 ...... Homer Harbor, Alaska,, investigation...................... . ......... 2680 Honme Reservoir and Dam, N. Dak., flood control.................... 1510 ..INDEX XXXIII INDEX I XXXII P?age Volume 1 Volume 2 II _ Homochitto River, Miss.: Flood Control ...................................... 1095 Navigation ........................................ 1076 Homosassa River, Fla., navigation ........ ........... 823 Honey Creek levee unit, Indiana, flood control............. 1813 Honey Hill Reservoir, Connecticut River Basin, N. H., flood control...... ............................. 195 Honga River, Md., navigation........................... 401 Honolulu, Hawaii: Engineering district.... .......................... 2693 Investigation ...................................... 2710 Harbor, navigation........................... . . . . . . . . . 2698 Hood Canal, Wash., investigation ........................ 2615 Hood River, Oreg., bridges ............................ . 2520 Hooker dam site, Ariz., and N. Mex., investigation ......... 2336 Hoonah Harbor, Alaska, investigation .................. 2686 Hoosick Falls, N. Y., flood control...................... 307 Hopewell, Va., investigation ............................ 594 Hopkinsville, Ky., investigation......................... 1734 Hopkinton-Everett Reservoir, flood control............. 195 Hopper dredge replacement .......................... 373 Hoquiam River, Wash., navigation ....................... 2603 Hoquiam, Wash., flood control.......................... 2638 Hords Creek Reservoir, Tex., flood control................ 1219 Hornell, N. Y., flood control........................... 438,440 Horn Harbor, Va., navigation......................... 547 Horseshoe Cove, Fla., navigation.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 818 Horseshoe, .Ill., investigation..... ................ . . . . . . . ... 1396 Horton and Dutch Creeks, The Sny Basin, Ill., flood control 1465 Hoskins Creek, Va., navigation . ............. ..... 500 Hot Springs, Fall River Basin, S. Dak., flood control ...... 1659 Houma, La., outlets to open waters of Gulf of Mexico, investigation .......................................... 1007,1052 Housatonic River, Conn.: Investigation ................ ................... 196 ......... Navigation ...... .... .................. 113 .......... Houston to Galveston Ship Channel, Tex.: Investigation..................................... 1185,1193 Navigation... ....... ................ .... 5,1149 Howard Farms-Reno Beach Area, Ohio, flood control...... . . . . . . . ° .. 2189 .Hudson Hubly Bridge, Sangamon River, Ill., flood control .......... River, Fla., navigation ... Hudson River, N. Y.: ................. 814,828 2126 Improvement above New York....................... 251 Improvement at New York....................... 243 Investigation.................................. 298,320 Peekskill Harbor, improvement .. ................ .. 296 Roundout Harbor, improvement ..................... 249 Waterway to Great Lakes-enlargement of New York State Barge Canal...... ......................... . 256 2296 Hueneme, Calif., investigation .......... ............. Huerfano River, Colo., investigation...... . .............. 1251 Hugo Reservoir Kiamichi River, Okla., flood control ....... 1368,1370 Hulah Reservoir, Okla. .................................. 1341 Hull Creek, Va., investigation .... ................... 513' Humacoa Playa, Punta Santiago, P. R., investigation...... Humboldt Bay, River, and Harbor, Calif.: Investigation ............................... 2374,2381, 2448 Navigation..................................... 2342 Humboldt, Kans., flood control.......................... 939127--51--vol. 1--3 XX XIV Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Humboldt River, Nev., flood control. ................ 2441 Humphreys Creek, Ky., investigation ..................... 1823 Hungry Horse Dam, Mont., investigation. ................ 2638 Hunters Run, 'Ohio.................................. . 1892 Huntington Harbor, N. Y., navigation ............... .. Huntington, W. Va.: Engineering district ...................... .......... 1827 Flood control...................................... 1887,1891 Huntsville, Ala., investigation........... ........... . . . . . . . ... 1735 HUron County, Ohio, investigation ........................... 2276 ttron Harbor, Ohio, navigation ........................ 210 2196 Huron Lake, investigation ............................. 2181 Huron River, Mich., investigation ........................... 2191 Hutchinson, Kans.: Flood control...................................... Investigation................ ............... ... 1382 ... Hutchinson River (East Chester Creek), N. Y........... ... 2s03 Hyacinths, water, removal, from Alabama, Florida, Missis- sippi, Louisiana, and Texas waters ................. 998 Hyannis Harbor, Mass., navigation .................. 72 Hydaburg Harbor, Alaska, investigation ................. Hydraulic Mining, regulation -of. .................. 2736 Hylebos Waterway, Tacoma Harbor, Wash................ 2598 Hyndman Borough, Pa., investigation ..................... . . . . . . . . .. I lao Stream, T. H., investigation.......................... . . 13148 ....... :2715 Ice Harbor at Marcus Hook, Pa., navigation ............... 372 Ice Harbor at New Castle, Del., navigation............ 372 ..... Illuliuk Harbor, Alaska, navigation ....................... 2684 Illinois and Mississippi Canal, Ill.: Investigation............ ........................ 1464 Navigation...................................... . . . . . . . ... 1458 Illinois Bayou, Pope County, Ark., investigation ............ 1308 Illinois River, Ill.: Flood control ................... ............. 2126 Investigations ...................................... 1396.,1433 2112,2127 Tilinois River, Okla., investigation ........................ filinois waterway, Illinois, navigation ................... . 2099 Imperial and an Diego County, Calif., investigation ....... 2337 Imperial River, Fla., investigation........................ Index, Tex., ivestigation............................. Indiana Harbor, Ind., improvement ....................... 2093 Indianapolis, Indiana, flood control ...................... 1787 Indiana shore of Lake Michigan, investigation . . . . . . . . . .. . 2112 Indian Creek, Ill., investigation.................................. 1433 Indian Creek, Ind., investigation....................... 1823 Indian Creek Watershed, Iowa, investigation .............. .. . . . . . . . 1628 Indian Ledge, Matinicus, Maine, investigation. .............. 1542 1561 Indianola, Republican River, Nebr., flood control.. . . . . . ... Indian River, Fla.: Investigat1ion.................................. 828,849 .......... Indian River Inlet and Bay, Del.: Investigation ............... ................ 374 Navigation....................................... 351 Indian Rtier, Mich., investigation. ....................... 2182 Industrial Canal, New Orleans, La., investigation ........... 1007 Industry, Pa., flood control.............................. ......... 19533 INDE XXXV Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Inland Waterway, from Ielawareifiver to Chesapeake Bay................... 338......... Fanklin it Marmentau River, La....... ............ 956 lterniona'al Boundary Waters. ............................ .... 2828 Interoceani qawnal surveys.................... ....... ..... 2805 Intracoastal aterway: Between 4palachee Bay, Fla., and the Mexican Border.. 856,941,.......... 1130 Between orfolk, Va. and the St. Johns River, Fla...... 584,,608, 669,:697, 732 Caloosbatchee River to Anclote River, Fla........... 794 ........ Cross-Florida Section..... .................. ... ... .743... .Houma to Bayou Dulac, La ......................... 980 .......... Investigations.................................... 138,824, ......... 828,849 Jacksobville to Miami, Fla .. . .................... 748 ......... Miami to Iey West, Fla........................ 779 ......... Missisipii River to Bayou Teche, La.. ................ 954......... New Jersey.. .............................. ... 369 ......... Okeechobee Waterway.............................. 784......... S.Johns River to Miami, Fla..................... . 748......... Iola, Kans., flood control .............................................. Iowa and Cedar Rivers, Iowa, investigation . ....... Iowa River, Minn. and Iowa, investigation................. 1379 .... 1484 1484 Jpswieh River, Mass., navigation.. .. . . . .... ...... 49 . Irondequoit Bay, N. Y., investigation ............... .. 2255 Ironton, Ohio, flood control ...... ..... 1875, 1887 Irrigation, policy. ................................ ..... 9 ......... Irvington aI or, N. Y., navigation..................... 296 . Isab.ella ReServoir, Calif., flood control................... .. 2417 Island Creek, Md., navigation......................... 425,512........ Isaral Rivet, N. H.. ............................. .. 96 Island levee unit, Indiana, flood control................... ..... 1813 ledIu Hatt Thoroughfare, Maine............................... 134 Isle Lai Pu Wis., investigation 14.97 Isle f Shol3 rbor, Maine and N. H., navigation ........ 134 Ithaca, OswegoRiver Basin, N. Y., flood control........... .... ... 2268 IvY Landing, Ill., flood control........................... .... 1412,1414 J Jackson Creek, Va.: Investigation......................... ... ...... .......... Navigation .. ...... ...... ...................... ... 509 ... ... 5 Jea son Hole, Wyo., flood control . ...................... 26 Ja4tson, Ky., flood control..................................... -171,1813 Jacksonville, Fla,: Engineering district . .............................. 781 ...... H arbor...... ................................... 734 ........ Investigation of waterways.......................... 828 ......... Ja aIai lBiy, N. Y., navigation........................ 223 ... James River, N, Dak. and S. Dak., investigation....................... 1628 James River, Va.: Investigation ........................................ 594,606 ......... Navigation .................. ................. 557. t Jatestown Reservoir, N.D., flood control................. 9 9.......... Janesville Dam, Wis., flood control ....................... ........ 1483 Jefferson Barracks, Mo,, investigation ................................................ 1433 Jefferson County drainage.districts, Tex., investigation...... 1186,1193......... Jefferson Island, Md., investigation ...................... . 427......... XXXVI INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Jefferson River, Mont., investigation ............................... 1666 Jefferson-Shreveport Waterway, La. and Tex.: Improvem ent ...................................... 930 ........ Investigation.. .... ........ 1007,1052 Jeffersonville-Clarksville, Ind., flood control............. .......... 1763,1813 Jemez Canyon Dam and Reservoir, New Mex., flood control. . 1241......... Jenks, Okla., flood control ............................... 1321 ..... Jenkins Creek, Md., investigation.. ...................... 427 Jennings Beach, Conn., navigation ......................... 118....... Jersey Shore, Pa., flood control.................. .......... 473......... Jessamine Creek Reservoir, Ky., flood control ...................... 1762,1815 Joanna Reservoir, Mo., flood control ....................... ......... 1427 Jim Woodruff Dam, Ga. and Fla. .................... 3,866......... John A. Hulen Camp, Tex., investigation ................. 1186 ......... John Day Dam, Oreg. and Wash....................... ..... .... 2454 John Day River area, Clatsop County, Oreg., flood control............ . ... 2567 John Day River, Oreg., investigation ......... .................. 2568 John Martin Reservoir, Arkansas River, Colo., flood control. 1235 ..... Johns and Kingfisher Creeks, Okla., investigation .......... ... 1382..... Johns Island, S. C., investigation .................... ..... 695 Johns Pass, Fla., investigation ........ ........... .... 828 .... Johnsonburg, Pa., flood control.................................... 1953 Johnson Creek at Portland, Oreg. .... 2527,2552 Johnsons Bayou, La., navigation .................... 1188......... Johnsons Creek, a branch of the Wicomico River, in Somerset County, Md., investigation........................... 427 . Johnstown Channel, Pa., flood control.................... ....... 1930, 1953 Jones Creek, Tex., investigation.... 1200,1229......... Jones Inlet, N. Y., navigation .......................... 296......... Jonesville, La., flood control ............................. . 1092 .... Jordan River, Miss., navigation. ....................... 907 . Jordan River, Utah, investigation.. ....... ... 2448 Josias River, Maine....... 45........................ 45........ Jules Creek, Va., investigation......................... 513......... Julington Creek, Fla., investigation................. . .... . 20828 Juneau Harbor, Alaska, navigation ............................... 2678 Juniata River, Pa., investigation ................... .... 473 Jupiter Inlet, Fla., investigation .......... ........... .. 828 .... K Kailua district, T. H., investigation............. .................... 2715 Kahului Harbor, T. H., navigation.................................. .............. 2701 Kake Harbor, Alaska, investigation .............. ............ 2686 Kalamazoo River, Mich.: Investigation ................................................ 2078 Navigation....................................... .......... 2046 Kalaupapa Landing, Hawaii, investigation ................ .... 270 Kalepolepa Boat Harbor, Hawaii, investigation............ .... . . i2710 Kanab Creek, Utah and Ariz., investigation.................... . 2337 Kanawha River, W. Va.: ..... Flood-control reservoirs ......................... .... ........, 1888 Investigation . . ........................................ 1844-1892 Navigation.................. .... .. .... .......... 134 Kankakee River, Ill. and Ind.: . Flood control........................................... . 2126 Investigation .............. ....................... 2127 Kanopolis Reservoir, Missouri River, Kans......... ............. 1542,1567 Kansas City, Mo., engineering district. ........... ........ . x. 1531 Kansas Citys, Mo. and Kans.: . Flood Control..........:... .............. 1542,1549 INDEX XXXVII Page Volume 1 Volume 2 -- I---------- 1 Investigation............... ................ ""r-oM "') ' '" 1579 Kansas River, Mo. and Kan., investigation .............. . 1579 . . . . . . Kansas River at Lawrence, Kans., flood control............ 1578 Karlson Island, Clatsop County, Oreg., flood control ........ 2567 Kashong Point, N. Y., investigation ....................... 2276 Kaskaskia Island, Ill., flood control....................... 1427,1432 Kaskaskia River, Ill.: Investigation...................................... 1433- Navigation......... .. ...................... 1395 Kaunakaki Gulch, T. H., investigation .................... 2715 Kaunakakai Harbor, T. H., navigation.................... 2700 Kaunakakai Stream, T. H., flood control.................. 2712 Kawaihae Harbor, Hawaii, investigation................. 2702,2710 Kawainui Swamp, Island of Oahu, T. H................... 2712,2715 Kaweah River, Calif., flood control....................... 2427 Kawkawlin River, Mich, investigation................ 2191 Kaw., Okla., flood control.............................. 1318 Keehi Lagoon, T. H., navigation......................... 2696 Keithsburg, Ill., flood control......................... 1483 Kelly Lake, il., flood control........................... 2126 Kennebec River, Maine: Investigation ...... ........... ......... ......... 196 .. . . . . . ... Navigation........... ..................... 36 Kennebunk River, Maine, navigation ................. 44. Kenosha Harbor, Wis., navigation ...................... 2039 Kent Island, Md., investigation ........................ Kentucky River, Ky.: Flood-control reservoirs ......... ................ 1815 Navigation................. ................ 1738 Kern River, Calif., investigation. . . . . ................... 2448 Kerton Valley, Ill., flood control ......................... 2117 Ketchikan Harbor, Alaska: Investigation ....... ............................... 2686 Navigation.................... ............. 2683, Keuka Lake, Oswego River Basin, N. Y., flood control ...... 2275 Kewaunee Harbor, Wis., navigation.................. 2022 Keweenaw Waterway, Mich., navigation.................. 1978 Keyport Harbor, N. J., navigation. .............. 297 Keystone Reservoir, Okla., flood control............. ....1058,1333, 1363 Key West, Fla.,iimprovement of harbor............... 781 Key West, Fla., investigation.............. ...... .. 829 Key West, Fla., Intracoastal Waterway from Miami, naviga- tion. ................................. ..... 779 Kiamichi River, Okla., investigation ........................ 1382 KickapoQ River, Wis., investigation .................. 1528 Kingfisher and Johns Creek, Okla., investigation......... 1382 Kings Creeks iVa., navigation..... .................. 541 Kingsley Lake, Fla., investigation........................... 829 Kipgs River, Claif., flood control.................... 2420 Kingston Harbor, Mass., navigation .................. 135 Kingston, Pa., flood control ........................ 455 . .... Kiogsyille, Ohio, investigation...................... 2255 Kingsville, Tex., investigation ................... 11ii86 Kinkaid Creek, Ill., investigation...................... . .. . .. . . o 1433 Kiser Creek, Ill., flood control...................... ............ i 1465 Kiskiminetas River, Pa., investigation . ........... 1913,1958 Kissimmee River, Fla.: Investigation....................... ......... 829,849 .. . Navigation........... ....................... 823 Kittanning, Pa., flood control ... ................. .......... . 1953,1956 XXXVIII INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Klamath Rivrer, Oreg., investigation... ................... 2381 nappa area, Clatsoep County, Oreg., flood control............... . 256.7 Knapps Narrows, Md., navigation..................... 395 . Knife Rive Harbor, Minn., navigation................... ....... 1992, 993 inightville Reservoir, Mass.: Flood control..................................... 177 ........ Investigation................................... . 196 . Knobbs Creek, N. C., navigation....................... . 5 Inutson Dam, Minn., investigation..................... 1528 'fdiak Harlbor, Alaska: Investigation................................ ....... 2686 Navigation .................................................... ... 2684 Kootenai River, Idaho and Mont.: Investigation .................................... ....... . 2638; Navigation .......... 2614 Kremmling, Colo., investigation ....................... . 2337 vhciehak (Upper) River, Alaska, investigation.............. ...... 2686 L La Batre Bayou, Ala., navigation........................ 896 ......... La Carpe Bayou, La., investigation . .... ......... 007 La Crosse, Wis., investigation........ ... ..... 497 1......... Lacey, Langellier, West Matanzas, and Kerton Valley, Ill., flood control... ..................... 2117 Lackawanna River, Pa., investigation ................... .. 473 Lac La Belle Harbor, Mich., navigation...................1992 Lacombe Bayou, La., navigation......... ............... 93 ... Lae qui Parle Reservoir, Minn. ..................... ..... 1520 tafayette River, Va.: Investigation..................... ................ 594 ......... Navigation..... ... ......................... 583 ......... La Fourche Bayou, Ark. and La., investigation ............ 1007,1052 ........ Lafourche Bayou, La., navigation........................ 97......... Lafourche Parish, La., investigation ... ............. 1007 .. La Orange, Colorado River, Tex., flood control ............. 1228......... La Grange 1ayou, Fla., navigation ....................... Laguna Canyon Calif., investigation.............................. 873 2337 .. Laguna Dominguez, investigation...................... 2337 Laguna Madre Bay, La. and Tex., investigation. ........... 1186 ... Lake Bisteneau, La., navigation.... .... ............ 1003....... . Lake Brownwood Reservoir, Tex., flood control ........... . 1221. Lake Calumet, Ill., navigation. . 2091 Lake Champlain, N. Y. and Vt. See Champlain Lake. Lake Charles Deep Water Channel, La., navigation........ 996,1007 Lake Chautauqua, N. Y., flood control................... 8......... 3 Lake County, Ohio, investigation.. ................... 25........ 255 Lake Crescent, Fla., navigation................... 823 Lake Crockett, Wash., navigation................................. 2581 Lake Erie to Ohio River Canal, investigation............. ......... 191 ILke Harbor, Mich., investigation. ....................... .. 207 Lake Harris, Fla., investigation....................... 829,850 ...... Lake Michigan Ship Canal, Wis., navigation. ......................... .2017 Lake Minnetonka, Minn., investigation................... .1497 Lake Montauk 1arbor, N. Y., navigation................ 213 ...... Lake Ogleton, Md., navigation........................... 424 ......... Lake Okeechobee, Fla.: Investigation.. ............................... 829,830 ........ 850:: Navigation .................... ................. 784......... INDEX xxxix Page Volume1Volume 2 Lake of the Woods, Minn.: International Control Board ......................... 272 Investigation. .... ........................ 1943 Lake Pontchartrain, La., flood control................ 1033 Lake River, Wash., navigation. . .................... Lake Series Reports... ......................... Lakes, Great. See Great Lakes. Lake Superior Board of Control....... ............. Lake Traverse, Minn., and S. Dak., navigation ....... 1497 Lake Traverse and Bois de Sioux River, S.Dak,, flood control. 1517 Lake Washington Ship Canal, Wash., improvement...... 48 Lake Winnepesaukee, N.'H.,; navigation................ Lakewood, Ohio, beach erosion study................. 2255 Lake Worth, Inlet, Fla., navigation................... 764 La Loutre Bayou, La., navigation................... 958 La Marsh, Ill., flood control........................ *. . . . . . ... 212& Lamine River, Mo., investigation.................... Lamoille River, Vt., flood control... ................. 320 Lamprey River, N. H., navigation................... 134 Lancaster, Cayuga Creek, N. Y.: 257 Flood control..... ............................... Investigation ............................... p276 Lancaster, Ohio, investigation...................... 1892 Langellier, Ill., flood control........................ 2017 L'Anguille River, Ark.: Flood control . ............................... 1119 Navigation...... ........................... 1111 Lansing, Mich., investigation......................... Lapa River, P. R., investigation .. .................. 2724 La Plata River, Colo., investigation.................. 296 Larchmont Harbor, N'. Y., navigation................ La Trappe River, Md., navigation................... 425 Latrobe, Pa., flood control............... ....... 1936, 1953 Lavaca Bay, Tex., improvement of channel from Pass Cavallo to Port Lavaca... .... ........................ 1167 Lavaca River, Tex., flood control .................... 1228 Lavon Reservoir, Tex., flood control.................. 1202 Lawrenceburg, Ind., flood control.................... 1759, 1813 Leaf River, Miss.: Investigation ...................................... 915 Navigation. . .................. 913 Leatherwood Creek, Ohio, investigation.................. 184: Leavenworth, Ind., flood control....................... Leavenworth, Kans., investigation..... ............ 159 Lebanon Junction, Ky., investigation................... Le Carpe Bayou, La.: Investigation .............................. 1007 Navigation.... ............................ 980 . .... Leech Lake Reservoir, Minn .......................... Leech River, Minn., navigation.... ..... ..... 1308 ......... Lee Creek, Ark. and Okla., investigation............... Leesburg, Fla., investigation....................... 830,850 . .... Leesville, Ohio, Reservoir, flood control .... ............... ) 48(i Leesville Reservoir, Va., flood control. ................ Leetsdale, Pa., flood control........................ Leeville, La,, investigation . ........................ 1008 ( 4t~ 372 Leipsic River, Del., navigation. .. ................... Leland Harbor,, Mich.: Investigation . ............................... N avigation . . .. ................................ Lemon Bay, Fla., investigation........................... 830. .... . XL INXf Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Lemon Creek, Staten Island, N. Y., navigation ............ 297 ........ . Lemont, Ill., investigation .................................... 2127 Leon River, Tex., investigation .................................. ...... 1229 ..... :.. Leroy, Kans., flood control .............. ......... 1379. .... Letart Falls, Ohio, flood control ........................ .......... 1887 Letart, W . Va., flood control ......... ................. ......... 1887 Levees between Shelby Bridge and Baum's Bridge, Kankakee River, Ind., flood control ................... .......... . 2126 Levee unit 1, Wabash River, Ill., flood control.......... 1813, 1822 Levee unit 2, Wabash River, Ind., flood control ............ ....... 1813, 1822 Levee unit 3, East Fork of White River, Ind., flood control. .. ....... 1822 Levee units 3 and 4, Wabash River, Ill. and Ind., flood control ......... 1822 Levee unit 5, Wabash River, Ind., flood control........... ..... ..... 1797 Levee unit 6, Wabash River, Ill., flood control ........ ........... 1813 Levee unit 7, White River, Ind................ ................. 1813 Levee unit 8, West Fork of White River, Ind., flood control.. ........ . 1795 Levee unit 9, West Fork of White River, Ind., flood control.. .......... 1822 Levee unit 10, West Fork of White River, Ind., flood control... .......... 1822 Levee unit 17, Wabash River, Ind., flood control........... .i . 1813 Levering Creek, Md., investigation ....................... 427........ Levisa Fork, W. Va.: Investigation......................................... ......... 844 Navigation ..................... . ................ . ... 1839 Lewis, Del., investigation .............................. 382......... Lewis and Clark Irrigation District, N. Dak., flood control. . ........... 1643 Lewis and Clark River area, Clatsop County, Oreg., flood control...' .,. . ....... ........ 2567 Lewisport, Ky., flood control............... ............ ......... 1813 Lewis River, Wash., navigation ......................... .... 2485 Lewiston-Clarkston Levees ..... ....... ................. ......... 2654 Liberty (-Bedloe)Island, New York Harbor, N. Y. .......... . . 226 .... Liberty (Poulqbo or Dogfish) Bay, Wash., investigation.............. . 2615 Libby Dam, Mont., flood control.. ..................... ...... 2617 Lick Creek, Tenn., investigation. ................................ 1735 Licking River, Ky.: Flood-control reservoirs............................. ......... 1815 Investigation. ........ ................... ......... 1823 Navigation .. ...................................... 1747,1748 Lighthouse Service Depot, Fla., investigation ............. 830...... Lincoln County,,Oregon, investigation ................... .......... 2568 Lincoln, Nebraska, investigation ...... .. .................... 1628 Li01e, N. Y., flood control .. .................... .. ...... 433,440......... Little Bay (Araqsas Bay at Fulton), Tex., navigation ...... 1171 Little Bay de Noc, Lake Mich., investigation. ... ........... 1993,2076 Little Black River, Mo., and Ark.: Flood control .................................... 1304 . .. Investigation. ........ .............. 1308 ...... Little Blue River, KIans., investigation ................... ,...... . . 1579 Little Caillol Bayou, La., navigation .................... 979' '.... Little Calumet River, Ill. and Ind., investigation .............. .... 2127 Little Choptank River to Choptank River; Md., waterway, improvement..........................................425 . Li ble Colorado River, Ariz. and N. Mex., investigation. ........... . 232337 Little Creek, Kent Island, Queen Annes County, Md., ihnvestigation ...................... ...... . 427. Little Creek, Va., investigation .......................... 594 ....... Little Egg Harbor, N. J., navigation .... ....... ....... 372 ...... Little Elk Creek, Okla., :investigation ................. 1382 ........ little ElkT River, Md., navigation. . ..................... 425 I Lit;~iE Elg Reservoir, Tex. See Trinity River. Little Girls Point, Mich., investigation ................... .. 1993 .INDEX XLI Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Little Harbor, N. H.: Investigation..................................... 138 ......... Navigation .......... ............. ... 134........ Little Harboi Woods Hole, Mass., navigation........ ... 135 Little Joe River, Minn., investigation................. ......... 1528 Littlejohn Creek, Calif.: Flood bontrol.... ........................................... .. 2410 Investigation ................................... .......... 2440 Little Kanawha River, W. Va.: Flood-control reservoirs ........................ ........... 1888 Investigation. ... ...... 1882 Navigation..... ....... ...................... 1832 Little Lake Harbor, Mich., navigation . .. 1992 Little Machipongo River, Va., navigation .................. 538......... Little Magothy River, Md., investigation ................. 427........... Little Manatee River, Fla., navigation.................... .823 . Little Miami River, Ohio, flood-control reservoirs......... .......... 1855 Little Missouri River, Ark.: Flood control in basin............................. 1082......... Flood control Murfreesboro, Ark., to the mouth........ 13......... Investigation................................... ... 1052,1102 ......... Navigation..... ............ 1076 . Little Missouri River, Mont. and N. Dak., investigation... .......... .. 1666 Little Nemaha River, Kans. and Nebr., investigation...... ...... .,.. 1579 Little Papillion Creek, Nebr., investigation... ................ . . 1628 Little Pass., Fla., investigation........................ ... 830......... Little Peedee River, S. C., navigation....... . 691......... Little Pigeon, Bayou, La., navigation .................... 1003 Little Piney Creek, Mo., investigation ................. 1579 Little Pottsburg Creek, Fla., investigation.............. 80.. .. Little Queenstown Creek, Md., investigation ............... 427. ......... Little Raccoon Creek, Ind.,'investigation.................. ........ 1823 Little Raccoon Creek, Ohio, flood control.. .... 1892 Little Red River, Ark., investigation............ ...... 1262,1308....... 1382 Little River, Ark. and Mo., investigation............... 1120,1382 ......... Little River, Del., navigation ............................ 372 ... Little River, Ky., investigation.......................... ........ 1735 Little River, La., navigation.. .. 1076.... Little River, N. C. and S. C., investigation............... 692 Little River, N. Y., investigation.. ........................... . 2256 Little River, Va., navigation.......................... 556......... Little River watershed, Oklahoma, investigation.......... . . 1382......... Little Rock, Ark.: Engineering district............................ .. 1253 ... Flood control.................................... 1277 . Little Salmoni-River, N. Y., investigation ... ........... .... ... 2256 Little SandyRiver, Ky..................... ..... 1892 Little Sarasota Bay, Fla., investigation ........ 830 ... Little Siout 1iver Iowa, flood control .................... .......... 1613 Little Soddy and Soddy Creeks, Tenn., investigation ....... ...... 1735 Little Sodus Bay, N. Y., navigation ............................. 2243 Little Tallahatchie River, Miss., navigation ................ 1076 ... Little Tarkio Creek, Mo., investigation..1.......................... 579 Little Tennessee River, Tenn., navigation. ......... ......... 1709 Little Wabash levee units Nos. 1 and 2, Illinois, flood control..... 1..........1813 Little Wabash'River, Ill., investigation.................. ......... 1823 Little Wheelihg Creek, W. Va., investigation...................... . 1958 Little Wicomico River, Va., navigation ................... . 494 ......... . Little Wills Creeks, Pa;, investigation..................... 530 ...... .. LiverpoOl, Ill.,flood control.. ............ ............. .. . .I........ 2126 . I1hAl: Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Aingstone Channel, Detroit River, Mich., navigation ...... 2144 l cooperation................................... . .. k Haven, Pa., flood control.......................... 473 2127 kport, Ill., investigation .............................. okort,N. Y., investigation..................... ...... . . . .. ..... 2276 - iklies Creek, Va., navigation ....... .............. 512 t Wkwoods Folly River, N. C., navigation ................. 656 ht Creek, Ark., investigation ......................... 1120 1433 o an Hollow, Ill., investigation........................ . . . . . . . . . oan Reservoir, Ohio, flood control ............. 1888 sport, Ind.: Flood control...... ........................ 1822 Investigation ............................... 1823 Iggy Bayou, La.: Flood control............ ................... 1049 Investigation.......................... .......... 1052 Navigation ............................... 1003 Loe Rock Reservoir, Ark., flood control .................. 1299 ocg Beach Harbor, Calif., navigation........ ........ ...... 215 Long Island intracoastal waterway, New York, navigation... 215 to g Island, N. Y., investigation.................. .... 298,299 Long Island Sound to Boston, Intra Waterway, investigation 138 t gport, N. J., investigation ...... ...... 382 tkout Bight, N. C., navigation.................... 647 tout Point Reservoir, Oreg., flood control .............. 2527 ,2529 sosahatchie River, Tenn., investigation ................. ii ......... Lpex Flood-Control Basin, Calif......................... Lez Island, Wash., investigation......... ..... 2615 hrin County, Ohio, investigation .............. .... 2256 Lorain Harbor, Ohio: . Investigation .............................. 2256 Navigation .......... ..... ............................ 2198 tog: Angeles, Calif.: Engineering district ................................. 2279 Plood control on river. .. ..................... 2303,2310 Improvement of harbqr ..... .................. 2283 Investigation ... .......................... 2296,2297, 2337 Los Angeles County drainage area, California, flood control.. 2301 tort:Creek, ill.: Flood control . .... ....... ........... ........ 2126 * Investigation...... ............................ 1823 ot Creek, Mo., investigation........................ .....1382 . 2..15.. o River, Ind., investigation.................... ..... 2256.si t tRiver, Minn., investigation......................... 1528 uiisiana, Mo., investigation............................ ..... 1 .... 1396 'Ldhsiana-Texas Intracoastal Waterway, investigation .... Louisiana, streams and bayous, investigation............ . 830,1008, 1052' Ky.: 'Hfisville, Engineering district.............................. ..... 1737 Flood control .................... ........... .. ....... 1765,:1813 lttp River, Nebr.: Flood control. ......................... .......... ..... 1620 i nvestigation.................... ................ .. ......... 1628 Oell v Creek, Alaska, flood control ............................... .......... 2690 :' ell, Mass., flood control.................... ....... 142,195 l6*er Columbia River Basin, Oreg........ .............. 2553 Lower Machodoc Creek, Va., navigation .................. Itger Rio Grande Valley, Tex., investigation .............. H*er San Francisco Bay, Calif., navigation. .................... 512 1193 2373 INEX XLIII Page Volume 1 VoQlume 2 Loweir S~n. ,auin River, Calif., flood control.. , ............ . 2429 Lo6~ i ri hfare, Deals island, Md., navigation ..... 409 Lowe Whi albot County, Md., anchorage at, investiga- ti::.... .... .. .. ....... .. 427 Loy lhini iheek, Pa., investigation.............................. 1958 :servoir, Pa., flood control................. [Loyalh ......... 1937,1954 Luber Maine: ,hai ih s i n .. ..... ............. .......... ..... .. 139 .. ........ at ...... .. .. .............. 30 LtPe k eservoir, Idaho, flood control......................... 2652 Ludi gtoniarbor, Mich.: vest "tln...................... ............ 2076 X059 uiw °flood control..... ..... ................. 1813 ow e Connecticut River Basin, Vt., flood control 0rvoir, .163 Lut-Alt Reservoir, Okla., flood control..... ...... 1379 Leubr Rivel N. C., and S. C., navigation ............... 691 .senh p lvee, Illinois, flood control ................... ...... ... 2126 Thtei ' i IMinn., navigation............. .... ............. 1992 Lt~ ';a er, Ala. and Miss., investigation ............. 923 Lyf ordk tevcs Indiana, flood control ..................... ..... 1822 Lyn hburg ., investigation ............................ 606 Lynchesdie1, S.C., investigation ...................... 695 ych River, S. C., navigation.......................... . 691 .. .. .... .. yn Itarb ior ass.: 139 In, , to n .................................... . 139. i i ... ..... ...... ....................... 52 Lynahaven Inlet and Bay, Va., investigation................ 594 ..... .... Lyn- IIMass., investigation ...................... 139 ="iCreek, idalif.: vestigation ................ ...... .... ....... .... 2276 + ohtrol ........................................ ..oo.. .2321,2322 M . Maie.a e, Mich.: avigtioi ................................. . . . . . .. ° . . ...... i . '2049 ' hia River, Maine ................................ 13 Makay N. C., navigation.... ................ 660 Mackinac Mackhiac 'tfor, Mich., improvement ................. lnd, Mich., to Round Island, 1Mich., channel, aroieflt... . .. . . . . 2180, 218 2..80 its, Mich., improvement of Poe Reef Shoal.... inac ra ,i _ity Harbor, Mich., investigation ............... Maoin Bayoui Ark. and La.: 1nve t g tion ........ ............................... 1052,1102 i i n .. . ... ............................... 1076 . . .....182.. M a cki , od control............................... 726 M Et0uty, Calif., investigation............. n Ma soth., :flood control.......................... ison River, Mont., investigation .................... . - .... ... Maisbt-Tw ihip, Ohio, investigation ....... ............ 2256 1823 iei Ohio . . ....................... ........... ......, ... N aga, it l'alley Wash., Utah...................... hy ig, Md,., investigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .. , agrder driinage district, Columbia County, Oreg., flood 2566 c itrol.. .......... .......................... ...... 'hbhiig iek, Pa.: flood ......... 1~0ohtrol ...................... Inwestigtion....................... ......... . .. 1925,154 XLIV INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Maho-ninig River, Ohio, investigation................. ::....... 1913 Main Ship Channel, New York Harbor, N. Y., improvement.. 226 ............ Malden River, Mass,, navigation....................... 134 ........ Malheur improvement district, Idaho, flood control. ....... .. 2665 Mamaroneck Harbor, N. Y.: Investigation.... ................................. 299 . .. Navigation............. ....... . ................ 200 ......... Manasquah Inlet and River, N. J.: Investigation. .299,374. 'Navigation ............. ......................... 366 ......... Manatee River, Fla., navigation; investigation............ 823,850...... Manchac Bayou, La., navigation ........................ 939 ........ Manchac Pass, La, navigation......................... .. 936 .... Manchester Harbor, Mass., navigation................... 134 .... Manchester, Ohio, flood control................................. 1887 Mancos' River,;Colo., investigation............................... 2337 Mandan, N. Dak.: Flood Control..................... ........................ 1638 Investigation ..................... ................ .......... 1645 Mandeville, La., investigation ... .................... 1008...... Mangun-Salt Fork, Okla., investigation............. ..... 1383. Manhasset Bay, N. Y;: Investigation.. ............................. ... . 299 ......... Navigation........................... ........ 296 . Manhattan, Kans., investigation.................. ............... 1579 Manistee Harbor and River, Mich., navigation ............. ......... 2061 Manistique Harbor, Mich., navigation. ... ................ 1998 Manitowoc Harbor, Wis., navigation.. ................. ......... 2026 Mannford Reservoir, Okla.: Flood control .................................... 1058 ..... Investigation........ ............................ 1383 .... Mannington, W. Va., investigation................................ 1958 Mannsville, N. Y., investigation......................... ......... 2276 Manoa Valley, T. H............................................ 2715 Manokin River, Md.: Investigation..................................... 427......... Navigation........ ........ .......... 425 .... Mansfield Hollow Reservoir, Conn., flood control.. ......... 154,157........ Mansfield Reservoir, Ind., flood control................... ......... 1815 Mansville, N. Y., investigation. .... ................ 2276 Manteo (Shallowbag) Bay, N. C.", navigation .............. 621 .. Manteo to Oregon Inlet, N. C., investigation......... 662......... Mantua Creek, N. J., navigation.................... .... .355 . Maple River, N. Dak., flood control............................. 1500 Mapleshade, Ohio, flood control. .............................. 1887 Maquoketa River, Iowa, investigation. .... ................. 1484 Marais des Cygnes River, Mo. and Kans., investigation.... .......... 1579 Marblehead Harbor, Mase.: Investigation.. ................................. 139 .. ..... Navigation.. ............. .................... 134 ...... Mare Island Strait, Calif., navigation.................... .... ... 2355,2374 Margate City, N. J., investigation..... .................. 382 . ':. Maietta, Ohio, flood control. .................. ..... 1887 Marion Reservoir, Kans., flood control....... ............. 1345 ... .. Wafiposa Dam, Calif., flood control...... ............. ...... 2414 Markham Ferry Reservoir, Okla., flood control. ............ 1348,1363 ...... . . Marmarth, N. Dak., flood control .. .................. ......... 1665 Marquette Bar and Harbor, Mich.: Construction of harbor- of refuge in bay. ....... 1982 ,Improvement of harbor........................... ....... 1983 Marsh' Creek, Idaho, investigation....................... . . . , ., .. I ......... ; ':: ' ' ' '2666 INDEX XLV Page Volume 1.. _ Vogugle 2 Marsh Creek, N. Y., investigation ........................ ......... 2276 Marsh River, Minn.: Flood Control............... ...... ................... 1500 Marshland drainage district, Columbia County, Oreg., flood control .... ...................................................... 2566. Marshyhope Creek, Md., investigation.............. ... . 473 .... Martin Creek, Nev., investigation ................ ........ ...... .. 2449 Martinez, Calif:, investigation. ....................... ......... .......... 2374 Martins Ferry, Ohio, flood control ........ .............. ........... 1954 Mason and Meniard, Ill., flood control................... ........... .2126 Masonboro Inlet, N. C., investigation..................... 662 . Mason J. Niblack levee unit, Indiana, flood control......... ........ . 1780,:1813 Mason, W. Va., flood control. ......... 1887 Massena Board of Control, operations of International ................. 2831 Massillon, Ohio, flood control ... ....................... . 1844,1887 Matadero Creek, Calif., investigation ................... ......... .. 2381 Matagorda, Tex..: Flood control........... ...................... 1228 ....... Investigation ............................ 1193 ......... Matawan Creek, N. J.: . Investigation..,.. .................. ........... . 299 ........ Navigation................................. ...... 297 ..... Mathews Canyon Reservoir, Nev., flood control ............ ......... .. 2333 Matinicus Harbor, Maine: Investigation...... ............................... 139 ............ Navigation .. ........................... 134 .... Mattapoisett Harbor, Mass., navigation ..............:..... 76 ..... Mattaponi River, Va., navigation; investigation.:.. .......... 549, 606 .. ..... Mattituck Harbor, N. Y.............................. 212 . Mauckport, Ind., flood control .................... ................. 1814 Maumee Bay and River, Ind., Ohio: Investigation . 2076,2112, 2182,2191 Toledo Harbor, improvement. ........ 2180 Maunabo River, P. R., investigation................................ 2724 Maunie, Ill., investigation........................................ 1823 Maurice River, N.'J., navigation ........................ 372 ......... Maximo Point, Fla., investigation ....................... 830 ........... Mav guez:Harbor, P. R., navigation................. ............ 2720 1My erry dreek, Ark., investigation ...................... 1308 ....... Mayfield Creek, Ky., investigation ...................... .1120 ..... Maysville, Ky., flood control................ .... .. 1883,1887 McCook Lake Bend, Mo., River ..................... ........... 1605 McGraney, Hadley, Kaiser, Six Mile, and Bay Creeks, Pike County, Ill.. ...... ................................. .. 1465 McFadder Place Ark., investigation ................ ...... 1308 ...... McGee Creek, Ill., control... .......................... 1432 McGinnis levee unit, Indiana, flood control ....................... 1793,1814 McKans Bay, Va., investigation....................... 513 ... .. McKay Creek, Oregon, investigation ............................... 2568 McKees Rocks, Pa., flood control ..................... ............. 1954 McLean Bottom levee district No. 3, Arkansas River, Ark., flood control.. ........ ........................... . 1267 ... McNary Dam, Oreg., navigation.......................... .2644 Meadow River, W. Va., flood control .............................. 1892 Meadow Valley,,Wash, Nev., investigation ................. 2337 Medicine Creek, Minn., investigation .................... ......... 1528 Medomak Riveri Maine, navigation ......................... 134 ......... Meberrin River, N. C., navigation ........................ 613......... Melbourne, Fla., investigation .... ..... .......... 830,850 . . Melbourne Harbor, Fla., navigation...................... 823 .... XLVI WEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Melones Reservoir (New), Calif., flood control.. ........... . ... 2430 Meirose Reservoir, Va., flood control................ 597 Memphis (West) Harbor, Ark., investigation........... 1112 1Memphis Harbor, Tenn., navigation .................. 110' Memphis, Tenn.: Engineering district................................. 110, . . . . ...... Flood control.............. ...................... 111$ Mendota Bridge, Minn., investigation .................. . 1828 Menemsha Creek, Marthas Vinyard, Mass., navigation.... 74 Menominee Harbor and River, Mich. and Wis., navigation.. Meramec Reservoir, Mo., flood control.............. 1427 Merced County group, California, flood control.......... . . . . . . . . . 241i Meredosia Drainage Dist., Ill. and Wise., investigation ...... 1484 Meredosia Lake and Willow Creek, Ill., flood control....... 1427,1432 Mermentau River, La.: Flood control ... ........ ........................ 1088 Improvement, including tributaries .................. 988 Improvement of waterway to Franklin, La. ........... Investigation......... ............ .. .. ...... 1008, 105 Merrimack River'Basin, N. H. and Mass., flood control .... 141 Merrimack River, N. H. and Mass.: Investigation...................................... 139,19' Navigation. ......... ....................... 1 4 Merritt Islapd, Fla., investigation .......... ......... 831 Metlakatla Harbor, Alaska, navigation .............. Metamora Reservoir, Ind., flood control ............... 1815 Metropolis, Ill., flood control.. ................... .......... 1814 Mexico Bay, N. Y., investigation .................... Meyers Chuch Harbor, Alaska, navigation.............. ..... : 2684 Miami Harbor and River, Fla.: Improvement of harbor........ ................. 774 Investigation ............................... 831,851 niam i River, Ohio.......................... ........... 1823 Miani to Key West, Fla., Intracoastal Waterway........ 779. .. . .. .. o. . Mianus River, Conn., navigation .................... 128. Michigan City Harbor, Ind.: Investigation.................................. . 112 Navigation ........................................ 2096 Michigan Lake: Investigation ................ ................ i99,2076, Middle Creek, N. C., investigation ....................... 662 Middleport, Ohio, flood control ..................... 1887 Middle Guadalupe Basin . . ......................... .. .... Middle River, Calif., navigation...................... 2399 Middle River, Md., navigation ........................ 425 Middle River, N. C., investigation ... ............... 66 'Jill Middlesboro, Ky., flood control........................ . ... . . Middlesboro, (Yellow Creek) Ohio River Basin, Ky., flood control..................................... .22 1731 Middleton Reservoir, Ga. and S. C., flood control......... . . . . 722 [ ... Midland drainage district, Columbia County, Oreg., flood control..... ....... ..................... 2566 Milburn Creek, N. Y., investigation. ..................... 299 Miles City, Mont., flood control..................... 165: Miles Creek, Calif.............................. 2414 Miles River, Talbot County, Md., investigation. ........ 427 Milford Harbor, Conn., navigation..................... 135 Milford Haven, Va., navigation .. ................... 510 166. Milk River, Mont.,, investigation ................ ......... r Mill Cove area, Boothbay Harbor, Maine, investigation. .... 1i39 Page Volume 1 Volum e Mill Creek and South slough, Illinois, navigation. .... . . Mill Creek, Calif., flood control ................................ 2321 :,2449 Mill Creek, Md., navigation ......................... 425 ........ AllCreek Mllh: :ill Creek, N. C., investigation.................. Reservoir, Ohio., West Fork of................. Creek, Tex., flood control......... . ................. ....... 662 1218 ......... ..... 1757 Mtl1 Creek, Va., navigation .............................. 512. Mill Creek Valley, Ohio.. ...................................... 14.. Mill: Creek, Wash.: .Flood control ...... ........ ...................... .... ...... 6 Investigation............. ............................ Mill Creek: West Fork, Ohio, flood contr ......................... 18 Mill Creek, W. Va., investigation.. ...... ........... ..... 1892 Millecoquin River, Mich., investigation .......................... .... 2Q76 Miller City, Ill., investigation ........................... 112(0 1493 Miller, Ohio, flood control.............................. .. ....... 1$$7 Miller Pond, Ill.: Flood control ......... ................................ 1401,1 27 Investigation..... .................... ............. 33 Millersburg Reservoir, Ohio, flood control......................... 1i88 Mil Four drainage district, Yaquina River,, Oreg., flood control..... ................. 267 25.............................. Millicoma River, Oregon, navigation .1.... ... 1. Millwood Reservoir, Little River, Ark., flood control ...... 1368,1371 . ...... Millwood Reservoir, in Red River Basin, Ark., investigation. 1383 . Millwood, W. Va., flood control. .......... ............ 7 Milton-Freewater, Wallas Walla River, Oreg., flood control.............. 659 Milton, Ky., flood control ........................................ .... . 1814 Milton, Pa., flood control ............. . .473,..... Milwaukee, Wis.: Engineering district. ......................... .. ... ....... 1997 Improvement of harbor .................................... 233 Investigation ..................................... ......... 2076, 2Q8 Miners Bend,Nebr., flood control.. ........... . Mingo Creek, S. C., navigation.......................... 678 M igo Junction, Ohio, flood control................................. ' 4 Mining City Reservoir, Ky., flood control............................. Minnesota River, Minn: Investigation..... ................................. .. ...... . 1497, 8 Navigation. .............................................. 14 Mispellaneous civil works................................ 16 2809 Miscellaneous Series Reports ................................. .. 7 Mispillion River, Del.: Investigation..................................... 374.. Navigation ........................ ...... . 345 ..... Missi1n Ba, Calif., navigation. .................. ....... 6 292 Minion River, La. and Tex., investigation.. ............ 1186 ........ Mississippi River: Flood control ................................... 13 1466 Investigations: For flood control................................ 1053,1120, 1484,1528, 143 ,14.35, 1529,1579 Navigation ................................. 954,961, 1396,.1:,44 1008,1112, 1497,1498, 1262 2113 At Canton, Mo..... .................................... 146 Between Ohio and Mo.Rivers ........................... 5 1388 Missouri River to Minneapolis ....................... ;: 1437 Locks and dams .......... ... ....... ............ 1488 Near Aitkin, Minn ......................................... 1519 Reservoisa at Headwaters................................... 1488 XVIiI mDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Mississippi River Commission: Report of the President. .................................... 2751 Flood control on lower Mississippi River: Alluvial valley mapping. . .2761 Arkabutla Dam and Reservoir, Miss.............. ......... 2765 Atchafalaya floodway, Louisiana............. . 2762 Atchafalaya River and Basin, improvements..... .. "......... 2764 Bank protection and regulation........ ................. 2762 Birds Point-New Madrid floodway, Missouri..... .......... 2755 Bonnet Carre spillway, Louisiana. ...... 2764 Channel condition... ................................ 2762 Charenton drainage and navigation canal, Louisiana ......... ... 2764 Dams and reservoirs ...................................... 2759 Discharge data.. ....... ... ........ 2761 Emergency work on tributaries.............. Enid Dam and Reservoir, Miss. ............. ...... 2765 Floods... ..... Floodways.............. .. .............................. 2762 Grenada Dam and Reservoir, Miss................. ......... 2766 Levees........................................ .......... 2762 Morganza floodway, Louisiana ................... .......... 2763 Sardis Dam and Reservoir, Miss.. .......................... St. Francis Basin Project: 2765 Marked Tree Siphon, Ark..................... ......... 2758 Tyronza River Channel ............... ........ ;..... 2758 Wappapello Dam and Reservoir, Mo........... ........ .. 2768 W ax Lake outlet................... ............ ....... 2764 Yazoo Basin project: Arkabutla Dam and Reservoir, Miss. ........ .... ... . 2765 Enid Dam and Reservoir, Miss. ........................ 2765 Grenada Dam and Reservoir, Yalobusha River, Miss.................................... ......... 2766 Sardis Dam and Reservoir, Miss.............. ........... 2765 Missouri River: Agricultural levees, flood control................. ..... 1542,1544, 1593; 1606 Flood control: Kenslers Bend, Nebr., to Sioux City ..... ........ . . 1602 McCook Lake Bend ................. .. .......... 1605 Missouri River Bridge at Nebraska City, Nebr ............... .. 1622 Flood control in basin.. ............. .... ........... 1541,1593, 1632,1655 1667 Investigation ...................................... ....... 1498,1529, 1592,1628, 1629, 1645, 1666 Navigation: At Fort Peck, Mont.................................. 1647 Kansas City, to mouth. 5 1532 Kansas City to Sioux City..... 5 1584 Sioux City to Fort Benton .. ............................. 1592 Mitchell and Gering Valleys, Colo., Wyo. and Nebr., investi- gations.................................... ......... 1676 Mobile, Ala., engineering district........................ 855 ......... Mobile Bay, Harbor, and River, Ala.: Improvement of harbor and bar ..................... 878.......... Investigation......... . .. ........... .... 915......... Mobile, Ala., removing the water hyacinths in river and tributaries... .................................... . 884......... Mobjack Bay, Va., investigation. 94 .......... 594.................. rNDE XLIX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Moffett Bottom, Okla., flood control. ..................... 1379 .... Mohawk Reservoir Ohio........................................ 1849 Mohawk River; N. Y., investigation..... ............... . 299,320 . Mohicanville Reservoir, Ohio, flood control ................ ... ..... 1849 Mojave River; Calif., investigation .. .................... . ... .... 2337 Mokelumne River, Calif.: Investigation......................... 2408 Navigation ............................................... Navigation... .... 2390,2449 2390, 2490 Mona Lake, Mich., investigation ...................... .. ....... 2076 Monarch, Wyo., flood control............................. ... .. 1665 Monkey Run Creek, N. Y., investigation .................. 473......... Monett, Mo., flood control........ ................... .. 1379 ...... Monongahela River, W. Va. and Pa.: Flood control reservoirs............................ ..... .. 1954 Investigation ............... .1913, 1958 Navigation.............. Monroe Bay and Creek, Va., navigation..... ............ Monroe Harbor, Mich., navigation . . . ............ Monterey Bay and Harbor, Calif.: Investigation............................. ................ .. .. 0... ............ ..... 489,513 ......... 5 ... 1902 2172 2374 Navigation .................................... ........ 2369 Montezuma River, Colo., investigation............................... 2337 Montgomery, Pa., flood control ..... ....... .......... 473 . Montour Falls, Oswego River Basin, N. Y., flood control... ..... 2264 Montville Creek, N. Y., flood control. .................... 2269 Moorefield, W. Va., flood control...................... .. 529 ..... Moores Ferry.Reservoir, Va., flood control ............... ....... ... 1888 Mooringsport Reservoir, La................. ........... ' 1017......... Moosabec Bar, Maine, navigation ....................... . 134 . Moose River, Minn., investigation............................. ....... 1529 Mora River, N. Mex., investigation, ...................... 1251......... Moreau River, S. Dak., investigation.. ................. .......... 1666 Morehead City Harbor, N. C., navigation .......... ..... 642....... Morehead City, N. C., investigation ................ ...... 662 ......... Morgan City, La.: Investigation... .......................... 1009;1053 Navigation. ....... ........................ ..... 981.... Moriches Inlet,,N. Y., investigation.............. . 299 . Mormon Channel, Calif., navigation . .......................... 389 Morilton, West of,- Arkansas, flQod cpntrol................. 1271 . Morrison, Colo., flood control ....................... ........ 1671 Morristown Harbor, N. Y., navigation................................ 2253 Morro Bay, Calif., navigation............................ ......... 2280 Moscow, Ohio, flood control................................ ...... 1814 Moses Coulee, Wash., investigation ......................................... 2638 Mosquito Creek Reservoir, Ohio, flood control............. ....... ... 1948,1954 Moss Landing, Calif.: Investigation. .................................. .. ....... 2374 _Navigation.................................... .......... 2367 Mott, N. Dak., investigation............................. .......... 166 Mounds and Mound City, Ill., flood control.............. ........ 1809, 1814 Moundsville, W. Va., flood control. ........ .................. 1954 Mountain Brook Reservoir, Merrimack River Basin, N. H., flood control........ ................... 142,195. Mountain Fork, Okla., investigation...................... 1383 . Mount Carmel, Ill., investigation .................... ................ 1824..... Mount Clemens, Clinton River, Mich., flood control........ ........ . 2184 Mount Holly,'Rancocas Creek, N. J., flood control ......... . 381 ... Mount Morris Reservoir, GeneseeRiver, N. Y., flood control.. .......... . 2260 Mount Verson, Washington, inv tigation.. ............... .......... 2639 Mouse (Souris) River, N. Dak., ijestigation.......... ... ........ ... 1529 93912--1--voL 1-.-86 L n Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Mouth of Sancgton River, Ill., flood control .......... ....... ... .2120 Mouth of TrinityRiver, Tex., navigation .................. 1188 Mud Creek, A a,, investigation ......................... ......... 1735 Mu~d Creek, Nebir., inveptigation .. ....................... ......... 1629 Mud Creek, N.: ., investigation................ ................. .2276 Mud Mountain Dami Wash., flood control ................ . .......... 2623 Mud River; :Minn., investigation .......................... ............ 1529 Muds River Reservoir, W. Va., flood control...................... .. 1888 Mulberry Creek, Va., navigation......................... 504......... Mullet Key, F -investgation........................ i, 831......... Mulock Creek,1la., investigation........................ 851 . Multnomah Chinnel, Oreg., navigation..... .......... ...... 2520 Multnomah drainage dstrict No. 1, Multnomah, County,, Oreg.,, flood control............................ ... .......... . 2555 1uncie, Ind., 'flood control ............... ....... .. ......................... 1786 lMuncy, Pa., f od control ............................... 473 . Munsing Harb1 M. i'.h., investigation ...................... .. .... 1993 Murderkill River, Del., avigation ...................... 344 .... Muskegon Harbor, Micl~., navigation .............. ............ .. .... 2053 Muskingum River, Ohio: Flood-control reservoirs.......................... ........ 1847,1888 Investigation'.............................. .......... 1844,1892 Navigatio: .................................. ........ 1828: Mustinka Rivr;, Minn., flood otro............................... 1500 Myrtle Beach; C ......... .................. ...... . 692......... Mystic River, ~ Mystic River, as .: ., nvigation .............. ........... 135......... Investi ... .............................. .. 197 ......... Navigati : ...................................... ....... . 53 ......... N Nahant-Lynn ivestigation ........................... 139 . Nameoki Draige and Levee Dist., Ill., flood control........ ....... 1422: Nandau Creek, Va., navigation.......................... 534 . ..... Nansemond River, V Investiga ...................................... 595......... Navigatio 4 ........................................ 568 ......... Nantasket Be ,, Mass, investigation ................... 139 .......... Nanticoke, Pa., Rood control ................ ........ 473 ......... Nanticoke River (includiwig Northwest Fork), Del, and Md.,: Investigatio. .... .......... ............... 47, 47 ........ Navigation.: .................................. 403,425 ......... Nantucket Harbor and Sound, Mass.: Constructi of harbor and refuge .................... 135 ........ Investigation .. . .. ....................... 139 . Napa River b0vfSusc~l, Calif., flood control ....................... 2380 Napa River, Calif.: Investigation ...................................... 2374,2381 Navigation ............................................... ... 2353 Naples, Fla., to Big Marco Pass., Fla.: Channel improvement .............................. 783......... Investigation ................... ................ 831 ......... Narragansett Bay, R. I,, investigation................... 139 ......... Narragansett pier, Rhode Island, investigation ............ 13......... Narraguagus River, Maine: Investigation ..................................... 197. ........ Navigation.................................... 134. ..... Narow River, at mouth of, Narragansett Bay, R. I., in- vestigation .1.. . 139 .......... Narrows of take Champlain, N. Y. and Vt.,:navigation ... . 259 . ........ INDXu LI Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Narrows Reservoir, Ark., flood control. ........ ..... 1083......... Nashau, Merrimack River Basin, r. H., flood control. ...... 142,148 Nashville, Tenn., engineering district........ ................ 169I Natalbany River, La., navigation.... 937......... Natchitoches Parish, La,, flood control. .................. . 1029 ... Navasgta Soil Conservation District, Tex., investigation. .... 1193 ......... Navidad River, Tex., flood control. . ........... .......... 1228 ........ Navigation Lock; and Dams, Arkansas and Verdigris Rivers, Okla., Nos.: 1, 2, and 3,(Tulsa Dist.)............................. 10 2 ...... 24 and 25 (TuslaDist.)............................. 1064 ...... 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 22and 23 (Little Rock Dist.) 1067 ....... 1,2, 3,4,5 and 6 (Vicksburg Dist.).. ....... 1068......... 6 and 8; Channel maintenance from Ark.-La. State line to Head,of navigation ............................ 1070. ....... Navigation operations.................. ................ 2 Nawiliwili Harbor, T. I-., navigation ..... .......... .......... ....2693 Neabsco Creek, Va., navigation....................... ... 512......... Neah Bay, Wash.: Investigati ...................................... ..... .... 2615 Navigation .. .. ......................................... 2578 Neale Sound, Md., navigation. ........................... 490 ..... Neai Dardanelle, Arkansas River, Ark., flood control ....... 1268 ......... Near Springfield on Sangamon River, Ill., flood control...... ........... 2126. Neches River, Tex.: Investigation ..................................... 1186,1200, ..... 1229 Navigation. ...... ............................ 4,.1106......... Nehalem Bay and River, Oreg.: Navigation ................... .................. ............ 2520 Nehalem, Oreg., flood control.......................... .......... 2559 Nemaha River, ,Nebr. and Kans., investigation...................... 1580, Neodesha Reservoir, Kans., flood control................. 1363......... Neosho Falls, Ians., flood control..... .................. 39 ......... Neosho Rapids,; Lyon County, Kans., flood control. ......... 1379. Nestucca River, Oreg., investigation ....................... 2568 Neuse River, N: C.: Investigation ...................................... 662,667 ....... Navigation........................................ 635 ......... Neva Strait, Alaska, investigation................................ 2686 Neville Island, Pa., flood control ........................ ........ 1954 New Albany, 14d., flood control .................................... 1768,1814 New Amsterdam, Ind., flood control...................... ...... .... 1814 Newark Bay, N. J., navigation.............. ............ 266 ........ Newark, Ohio, gfood control........................................ 1852,1887 New Bedford Harbor, Mass.: Investigation...................................... 139,197 . N avig .... 77, .......... Newbegun Creek, N. C., navigation...................... 60 ..... New Boston, Ohio, flood control.................. ..... .. 1876 New Buffalo bor, Mich., navigation ... ..... .... ......... 2111 Newburg Braee of Little Piney Creek, Mo., investigation............ 1580 Ne;buryport Harbor, Mass., navigation; investigation...... 134,139......... New Creek, Staten Island, N. Y., investigation ............. 299 . New Cumberland, W. Va., floodcontrol ................... ........ 1954 New England Division........ ......................... 27 ......... New Harbor, 1'-ine, navigation....................... 13......... New Harmony, nd., flood control.................................. 1798,1814 Ne~ Haven, Conn., breakwater......................... 112......... Ne Haven Harbor, Conn., navigation ................... 21, 1 ......... Nt Ihexia Commercial Canal, La., investigation. ... ....... .100........ LII INDEX age Vo|gme 1 Volme 2 New Jersey and. New York Channely, improvement....... ... 272 Ney Jersey coast, investigation............... ...... 299 New Jersey Jintracoastal Waterway: Investigation ........ .......................... 299,382 Navigation ............. .................... 39, 4 New Kinsington, Pa., flood control..................... .... New Londo Harbor, Conn.: . ... Investigation ..................................... 139 . . . .. . . .. Navigation ............................. ....... . 100 New Madrid Floodway Mo., investigation...........1120 New Martinsville, W. Va., flood control.............. ... ......... 1887 New Matamoras, Ohio, flood control.......................... 1887 New Melones Reservoir, Calif., flood control....... . . , .... . . 2430 New Orleans, La.: Engineering district ................ ............. 925 Improvement of Intracoastal Waterway to Ap lachee Bay,Fla. ..................................... 941 ........ Investigation ................................ 1009 New Pass, Fla., investigation ............................ 831 Newport, Ark., flood control .......................... 1304,1308 Newport Bay Harbor, Calif.: Investigation ....... .... ............................... 2297 Navigation. ....................... .......... 2287 Newport Harbor, R. I.: Investigation ...................................... . 139 Navigation ........... .... ............ .... . 83 Newport, Ky., flood control........................... Newport News Creek, Va., navigation.................... Newport News, Va., improvement of channel to............. '572 574 -1814 Newport, Ohio, flood control ............................. .. 1750,1887 New Richmond, Ohio, flood control........................... 1$14 New River, Fla., navigation ........................... 769 New River, Va. & W. Va., navigation....... ............ ... ,;1843 New Rochelle Harbor, N. Y., navigation ................ 296 Newry-Old'Pickens Reservoir, S. C., flood control .......... 722 New Smyrna, Fla., investigation. ..................... 831 Newtown Creek, N. Y., navigation ....................... 238 New Willamette Falls, navigation lock, Oreg..................... 2527 New York and New Jersey' Channels ..................... 2,272 New York Bay and Harbor, N. Y.: Ambrose Channel, navigation........................ Anchorage Channel, navigation. ...................... 226 226 ..... ... Arthur Kill, navigation ........................... . 273 Barge Canal ........................................ 256 ..... .... Bayside Channel, navigation........................ 226 Craven Shoal, removal of .................... ...... 226 Delaware, River, waterway to, investigation............ 300 D ift, collection and removal......................... 247 Investigation .... .................................. 300 Kill Van Kull, navigation .......................... 272 Main Ship Channel, navigation.......... ............. 226 Red Hook Flats anchorage, navigation............... 226 Supervision of...... ................................ ....... 2811 . . . . . New York engineering district .......................... 199 Nezpique Bayou, La.: Investigation....................................... 1053 Navigation ................. . .... ...... ..... . ... . 988 Niagara Falls: Investigation............................................. 2256 Supervision of power . ................. . . 2829 Niagara River, N. Y., navigation...... ... ............... 2234,223 INDEX .LIII Page .... _...... ................................ ..... Volume 1 Volum e 2 . Niagara Specil InternationalBoard. .. .... .. ..... -2831 Niagara St. tq.Stewart and Gray Rd., Los Angeles, Calif., flood control . ......... 2304 Nicaragu.aACanal, survey....................... .. .... " 2805 Nimrod Reseryoir, Ark., flood control.................1283,1287 Nine Mile Drain, Mich., investigation............. ... ; ... ... 2191 Niobrara, Nebr., investigation .......................... ......... 1629 Nishnabotna River, Iowa: Flood caitrol.................. ... : 1627 Investigation ........................... ......... 1629 Nisqually River, Wash., invesigatigaion................. ............ 2639 Nissequogue River, N. Y., investigation................... . 300 ......... Nodaway River, Mo., investigation.............. ........ 1580 Nolin Reservoir, Ky., flood control....................... .......... 1815 Nolin River, Ky., havigation.. .. ........... 1741 Nothe Harbor, Alaska, navigation................. ...... ......... 2669 Naomini Bay and Creek, Va., navigation.................. 512......... Nonconnali reek, Tenn., flood control............. ...... 1113......... Nooksack River Basin, Wash., investigation............... 2639 Norfolk Harbor, Va.: Drift removal............ .. . ........ 582......... General improvement, including main channel of Elisabeth River and portions of southern, eastern and western branches ........................... .. 3,575........ Improvement of channels to Newport News........... 574......... Itnprovenent of Scoots Creek, Va. .576......... Improvement of Thimble Shoal ...................... . . 555 ........ Ihvestigation..................... ............... : 595' . Norfolk, Nebr., flood control................................. 1621 Norfolk, Va., engineering district. ..................... 531. Norfolk, Va,,to Beaufort Inlet, investigation.............. 595,606,......... 662 Norfolk, Va., to the sounds of N. C., waterway .......... . 660....... Norfork Reservoir, Ark., flood control......... ........... 1293,1299 . K Norinmali y., flood control.. ................... ..... 887 1........ North Adams, Hoosic River Basin, Mass., flood control..... 309......... North Alexander, Ill.: Floodlcontrol .......................... .... ......... ..... . 1398 Investigation. .............................. ..... ....... 1433 Northampton, Mass., flood control......... ............. ... 178......... North Andover, Merrimack River Basin, Mass., flood control 142, 195......... North Beach Airport, N. Y., investigation........ 3......... 300...... North Bosque, Tex., investigation...... ................. 1229........ North Canal, Tex. See Buffalo Bayou, Tex. North Carolina sounds to Norfolk, Va., waterway........ 660 ......... North Concho River, Tex., flood control............ ...... 1222 ...... . Northeast Harbor, Maine.. 134 . North East, Pa;, investigation................ .......... .... 2256 Northeast River, Md.: Navigation.................................. 425 ....... Northeast Liver, N. C.: Investigation.. ................................. 667........ Nothern aid northwestern lakes.. .......................... 2824 North Fork of, Republican River, Colo., investigation ... ............... 150 North Fork dfYuba River, Calif., investigation................. .. 2449 North Hattland Reservoir, Connecticut River Basint Vt., flood control. ........ . ................. 167 North Kingsville Village, Ohio, investigation............... ........ 2256 North Landing, Va., investigation........................ 595,606 ....... . , ..... LIV anEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 North Little Rock, Ark.: Flood control . ......... ...................... 1304 ......... Investigation .. ............ . 12 8 ...... ... North Little Rock ,to Gillett, Ark. (below Plum Bayou), flood coitrol . ........................... . 1304 North Platte River, Colo., Wyo., and Nebr., investigation... 1676 Northport Harbor, N. Y., navigation................. North River, Ga., navigation....................... North River, Va., investigation............. X30 North Springfield Reservoir, Connecticut River Basin, Vt., flood control......... ................. 195 Northwest Fork, Del. and Md., navigation............. 425 Norwalk Harbor, Conn., navigation.................. 123 Norwich, Conn., channel improvement, flood control ...... 154,160 .. 2381 Novato Creek, Calif., investigation...................... ....... Noxubee River, Ala., and Miss.: Investigation........ ............................ 923 Navigation. ................................ 913 Noyo River, Calif., navigation...................... 2344 Nueces River, Tex., investigation......... ........... 1229 Nutwood, Ill., investigation.. ...................... 1396 No. 2, Barren Reservoir, Ky., flood control............... 1815 No. 2, Green Reservoir, Ky., flood control .................. 1815 O 1593,1594 Oahe Reservoir, S. Dak. and N. Dak., flood control...... Oahu Island, T. H., investigation..... ............ 2715 Oak Bay to Port Townsend Bay, Wash., waterway im- provement................. ........... 2583 Oak Creek, Md., improvement of channel to Plain Dealing Creek...... ................................ 425 . 2126 Oakford, Ill., flood control.............................. ...... 2360,2374 Oakland Harbor, Calif., navigation.................. Oak Orchard Harbor, N. Y.: Investigation . .............................. 2256 Navigation......................... 2253 Obed River, Tenn., investigation..... .............. 1735 Obey River, Tenn., navigation...... ................ 1709 Obion Creek, Ky., investigation........................... . ... . . . . Obion River, 'Tenn.: 1121 Investigation .................................. Navigation.......... ..................... 1111 Occohannock Creek, Va., navigation................. 535 Occoquan Creek, Va., navigation.................... 487 Ocean Bar Channel, N. C., investigation.............. 663 Ocean City Harbor and Inlet, Md.: Investigation................................ 427 Navigati n........... .................... 419 ...... Ocean Drive Beach, S. C., investigation................... 692 Oceola Reservoir, Mo., flood control...................... .. ... 1578 Ocklookonee River, Ga. and Fla., navigation............... Ochoco Creek, Oregon, investigation.................... .. .... 2568 cmulgee River, Ga., navigation........................ Oconee River, Ga., navigation ........................ t'I Oconto Harbor, Wis., navigation. ................... . . . . . . .. .. 2002 Oconto River, Wis., investigation...................... 2078 Odanah, Wis., investigation.............................. . . . . . . . . . 1-995 Ogdensburg Harbor, N. Y.: Investigation . . .............................. 2256 Navigation...................................... 2249 MIX LV Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Ogeechee River, Ga., investigation .................... Oglbton Lake, Md navigation... .. ............. 424 Ogunquit-Perkip;s dove, Maine, investigation............ . 140 Ohio River: Flood control in basin: Huntington district........... .................... 1885 Louisv lle district................................ 1811 Nashville district................................. 1730 Pittsburgh district............................. . 1952 Improvements: Locks.and dams, construction ................. ... 1677,1710 Open-channel work ............................. 1685 Investigation ................................. 91 1749,1824, 1844,1892, 1893,1913, 1959, 2256 Ohio shore of Lake Erie, beach erosion study ........... 2256 Oil Creek, Pa., investigation .......... ............ 1959 Okeechobee Cross-Florida Canal, investigation......... Okeechobee Lake drainage areas: Flood control................... ............... 836 Investigation ............................................ 831, 832 Navigation................................. 784 Okeechobee Waterway, Fla., navigation. ............... 3 ,'784 Oklahoma City, floodway, North Canadian River, Okla. .... 1329 Oklawaha River, Fla.: Investigation ........ ...................... '82,851 Navigation.. ............................... 45 Okmulgee Creek, Okla.:, investigation ................ I383 Olcott Harbor, N. Y.: Investigation.. .................................. 2257 N avigation... ..... ..... . ................... ...... 63 2237 Old House Channel, N. C., investigation............... 63 Oldmans Creek, N. J., navigation.................... 372 2404 Old River, Calif., navigation......................... . Old River, La., investigation................. .......... ..... .o . . . Old Rock Buoy to Williams Point, Md., investigation.... 42 Oldsmar, Fla., investigation ............................. Old Tampa Bay, Fla., investigation ................. Old Town Creek, Miss., navigation.................. 913 Olean on Alleheny River, N. Y., flood control............ 1915.,1954 . . . . . . . . . S. Olga Strait, Alaska, investigation .. .............. 2686 Oliver Inlet, Alaska, investigation ......... .......... '2686 Olympia Harbor, Wash.: Investigation..................................... 2615 Navigation............................... 2601 Omaha Creek, Nebr., investigation.................... :1629 Omaha, Nebr.: Engineering district ............................... 1583 . . . . . . . . . . Flood control.......... ........................... 1593,1617 Onancock River, Va., navigation .................... One Hundred and Two and Missouri Rivers, Mo., investiga- tion.. ......... ....................... 1580 Oneida Creek, N. Y., investigation ...................... 2277 Ontonagon 11aibor, Mich., navigation................ 1976 Oologah Reservoir, Okla.: Flood control.................................... 1340,1363 ... Investigation........ ....................... 1383......... Oostenaula River, Ga., navigation........... ............. 13......... LVI nDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Operation Srihwb6buid: Denver D istrict.................................. .. ...... . 1674 Fort Peck District......................................... 1655 Garrison N. Dak.. District. ........................ ..... .... 1644 Ka sas City District..................... ........ . ... ......... 154 Omaha District ........ ... ..... .............. .... 1627 Opookta Creek; Attala County, Miss investigation........ 1102........ Optima Reservoir, Okla., flood control .............. 1324......... Orange River, Fla., navigation.......................... 823....... Orange Lake-Basin, Fla., investigation..... ......... . 832,851 ...... Oregon, bays, inlets, and rivers, Oregon, investigation................. . 2522 Oregon Inlet, N. C., investigation............ : .......... 663 .... Oregon slough, Dregon, navigation ................................ 2520, 2522 Orleans, Ind., flood control............................... . .. .. 1785 Orleans, N. Y., investigation ...................................... 2277 Orowoc Creek, N. Y., navigation............. ........ ... 206......... Orwell Reservoir (Otter Tail River), Minn., flood control... ......... , 1500 Osage River, Kans. and Mo.: Investigation.. . ............................................ 1580 Navigation .............. 1537 Osceola Reservoir, Mo., flood control....... ...... 1542 Ostanaula and Coosawattee Rivers, Ga., navigation ....... 913......... Oswego -Harbor and River, N. Y.: Investigation ................................. ..... 2257,2277 Navigation...................................... ........ . 2244 Other Agencies, work for.............................. ... 7......... Otter Creek, Vt., navigation ............................ .: 261 . Otter Tail River, Minn., flood control........... ................ 1500 Ottumwa, Iowa......................................... 1484......... Ouachita River and river system, Arkansas and Louisiana: Flood Control ..................................... 1078 ......... Investigations ............................... 1009,1053,.. 1077;1112, 1121,1308 Navigation . .. ...........................1070......... Overton--Red River Waterway, Ark. and La., navigation... 927......... Owasco inlet and outlet, Montville, and Dry Creeks, State ditch, and Crane Brooks, N. Y., flood control...................... 2269 Owasco Lake, Oswego River Basin, N. Y., flood control..... .......... .2275 Owego Creek, N. Y., investigation ........................ 473 ... Owensboro, Ky., flood control......................... . ... 1814 Owbns Dam, Calif., flood control....... ........... .......... 2414 Owensmouth Ave. to Lankershim Blvd., Los Angeles, Calif., flood control..... .............................. .. 2303,2310 Owls Head Harbor, Maine, navigation.................... 134 . ..... Oxford, N. Y., flood control. . ........................ 432;'440 ......... Oyster Channel, Va.: ... Investigation. 595........ Navigation . ..................................... 539 ......... Oyster Creek, Tex.: Investigation....... ............................... 1186,1200 ......... Navigation: ...................................... 1188 . Ozan Creek, Ark., flood control... ...................... 1083 ........ Ozark Dam, Ark..................................... 1065......... Ozona, Fla., navigation................................. 810 ...... P Pacific coast lines, California, beach erosion study.......... ....... 2297, 2374 Pacoima Wash Channel, Los Angeles, Calif., flood control... .... 23062312 .... Paducah, Ky., flood cohtrol ... ...... 1804,1814 D : LVII Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Pagan River, Va., navigation .......................... .566......... Pahokee, Fla.,.investigation..f..... ................. 832 .... Paint CreekReservoir, Ohio, flood control. . .......... 1888 Painted Post, N. Y., flood control..... ................ 436,440 Painted Rock .Reservoir, Ariz., flood control.......................... 2334 Paint Rock River, Ala., investigation ... .: .............. ........ 1735 Pajaro River, Calif.: Flood control .. ................................... ......... 2376 Investigation............................................... 2381 Palapios, Tex,, investigation............................. Palarm Creek, Ark,, investigation ......... ................ 1186 ......... 1308 ... ..... Palatka, Fla., investigation. ......................... 832, 851 .... Palm Beach, Fla.: Beach ]rosion Control ............................. 763 Navigation. . ..... ........................... 764,823 Palolo Valley, T. H., investigation..... ..................... 2715 Palouse -River, Idaho, Wash., Ore., investigation........... ........ 2568,2666 Pamlico River, N. C., navigation...... ....................0 630 ... Pamlico Sound, N. C. : Improvement of waterway to Avon, N. C .... 629 ......... Improvement of waterway to Beaufort Harbor ......... 640 ........ Improvement of waterway to Rodanthe, N. C......... 624......... Improvement of waterway to Stumpy Point Channel6. 623 ...... Investigation . ...... .. .......................... 663 ......... Pamun'keyI iver,.Va., navigation ........................ 552 ......... Panama City Harbor, Fla., navigation ................... 4,871 .... Panama, engineering district .... .. ....... 2717 Pantego Creek, N. C., investigation ...................... 663,667 .... Panther Creek, Ill., flood control....... .................. 2126 Panther Mountain Reservoir, Moose River, N. Y., flood control.... ......................................................... 2275 Paonia, Colo., investigation ................................... 2337 Papillion (Little) Creek, Nebr., investigation ............. .......... 1629 Paradise Valley, Nev., investigation...................... ..... .... . 2449 Parish Creek, Md., navigation......................... .. 422 Parkersburg, W. Va., flood control .......................... 1856,1887 Parnassus, Pa., flood control. . 1.............................. 1954 Parrots Creek, Va., investigation........................ 513 Pas a Loutre, La.......... ........................ 9.61 ......... Pascagoula Harbor and River, Miss.: Improvement of harbor ............................. 898........ Improvement of river. .............................. 900 .. .. Investigation... .................................. 915 .... Pasquotank River, N. C., waterway from Norfolk to Sounds of North Carolina: Investigation, Navigation. ..................... 595,665, ........ 667 Pass-a-Grille Pass, 'Fla.; investigation ........ ......... . 832......... Passitic River, N. J:: Investigation ........................ .......... 320...... Navigation. .. ................................ 266 .:...... Passamaquoddy tidal-power project, Maine ................ 134......... Pass Cavallo, Tex.: Channel to Port Lavaca: ..... .Investigtion....... .............. 1187....... Navigation.... .............. .............. . 1167; 18 .' Pass Christian Harbor,'Miss., navigation .................. ' 913 .... Pass Manchac, La., navigation......................... 936 ....... Passumpsic River, Vt., investigation ...................... 197. .... Patchogue River, Conn., investigation................... 140 . .. ... ' patoka River, Ind., investigation.....'............... 1...............824 LVIII IRDER Page Volume I Volume 2 Patriot,Ind,, flood control................ ................. 1814 Patuxent River, Md.: Investi a n ...................................... 513 ......... Navigation..... .............................. 2........ 55.2 Pa eatucka Rver, R. I.,, and Conn., navigation............ .. 96 ......... Pawtucket, Blackstone River Basin, R. I., flood control ..... 195........ Pawtucket ($eekonk) River, R. I., navigation .............. 149......... Pawtuxet Cove, R. I., investigation....................... 140...... Pawtuxet River Basin, R. I., flood control................ 153 . Payette River, Idaho, investigation...... .................. 2666 Paynes Creek, Calif., investigation................................ 2449 Peace River, Fia investigation ....................... 832,851 ........ Peach Orchard Bluff, Ark., improvement of White River .... 1254 ....... Pearl River, Mis. and La.: East PearliRiver, navigation ....................... 4,908,913 ..... Flood control .................................. 921 . ..... Investig ation.................................. 916,923 ........ West Pearl. Rivr, navigation ....................... 4,910 ......... Pease River, Tex., investigation ...... .................... 1383 ......... Pecan Bayou,, Tex.: Flood co1ol..... ............................ 1221 ......... Investi gation. Invsi ................................ . . 1230 1230 . . . Pecatonica River, Ill., investigation. ................... .. ........ 1485 Pecks Creek, Viai. ivestigation......................... 513......... Peconic River, N. Y., navigation...................... 296 ......... Pecos River, Tex. and N. Mex., investigation .............. 1252 ......... Peedee, Great, River, S.: C., navigation ................... 677......... Peekskill Harbor, N. Y., navigation .................. 296 ......... Pekin and La Marsh drainage and levee district, Illinois, flood control... ..... ............................... 2126 Pelican Harbor, Alaska, investigation ............................ 2686 Peltier Creek, N. C., investigation .. .................... 663 ...... Pembina River, N. Dak., investigation ................ ......... 1529 Pembina River Reservoir, N'. Dak., flood control ........... ......... 1503 Pembroke Creek, N. C., navigation ....................... 616 ......... Pendleton Camp, Calif., investigation.............................. 2297 Pendleton Umatilla River, Oreg., flood control..............266i Pend Oreille Lake, Idaho, investigation....... .................. 2615,2639 Peninsula drainage district No. 1 and 2, Multnomah County, Oreg., flood coptrol........................... 2567 Pennington Bayou, Ark., flood control.................... 1279 Penny Slough, Rck c River, Ill., flood control........................ ' 1483 Penobscot Rive, Maine... 32 ......... Pensacola Bay and Harbor, Fla.: Improvement of harbor ............................ 876 ........ Investigation. '................... ........ 916........ Pensacola. Reservoir, Okla., flood control .................. 1346 .... Pensaukee Harbor, Wis., navigation................... 2004........ Pentwater Harbor, Mich., navigation .................... 2059 Pepperells Cove, Maine, navigation....................... 134 ......... Perdido Bay, A1i. and Fla., investigation .................. 916, 923 ........ Perkins Cove, Ogunquit, Maine........................... 140......... Permanent International Association of Congresses of Navigation. ............................. ..... 2801 Perquimans River, N. C., navigation.................... 660,667 ....... Perry County, Mo.: Flood contrQl.................................... .. ...... 1408 Investigati0o...... ..................................... 1433 Perry Creek, Iowa, investigation................................ 1629 Perry Townsl 0Ohio, investigation..................... ........... 2257 Peru, Indiana, od control............ .................... 1778 INDEX LIX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Petaluma Creek, Calif.: Investigation ....................................... ..... 2381 Navigation ... ..... .. .. .. .... ................ ..... .. 2352 Petersburg HIarbor, Alaska, navigation.................... ......... 2684 Petit Anse Bayou, La., navigation........................ 985......... Petite Caillou Bayou, La., investigation .... ............ 1010, 1054......... Petit Jean River, Ark., investigation...................... 1308 . Petroskey Harbor, Mich.. navigation.. ........................ .2072 Philadelphia, Pa.. engineering district..................... 321......... Phillippine Port Rehabilitation ............................. 7 Phillips Inlet, Fla., investigation ......................... 91 ......... Philpott Reservoir, Va.,, flood control ... ........ 597, 601......... Phoebus, Va., improvement ofchannel to Hampton Roads.... 59 ......... Picketwire (Purgatoire) River, Colo., investigation......... 1252........ Piedmont Reservoir, Ohio. ............. ......................... 849 Pieree City, Mo., investigation.......................... 1383 . Pierce, Nebr., flood control .............................. .......... 1621 Pierre Bayou, La.: Flood.control...................................... 1026,1028 ......... Navigation. . .................................... 1003 ........ Pigeon Bayous, La., improvement... .................. 1003 . Pigeon River and Caseville Harbor, Mich., investigation.............. 2182 Pilot Rock, Birch Creek, Oreg., flood control..... .............. 2665 Pine Bluff, Ark.. .... ..................... . 1088......... Pine Canyon Reservoir, Nev., flood control. ........................ 2334 Pine City, Minn., investigation.......................... ........ 1498,1529 Pine Creek, Pa., investigation... 1959 Pine Flat Reservoir, Calif., flood control.............. .... ... 2420 Pine Island Bayou, Tex,, investigation ................... 187, 1200......... Pinellas County, Fla., investigation... ..................... 832......... Pine Orchard, harbor at, Branford, Conn., investigation.. .... .140 Pine River Reservoir, Minn. ...... ..................... ... 1488: Pine River, St. Clair City, Mich., navigation.............. .. .... 2180 Pineville, Ky., flood control. . ............................ 1712 Pineville, Red River, La., flood control .................... 1032 Pinhook Creek, Ala., investigation....... . .. I ......... 1.....735 Pinopolis Dam, S. C., investigation.. .......... 692......... Pioneer Reservoir, Arikaree River, Colo. and Kans., flood control... .... .............................. 1542, 1560 Piscataqua River, Maine, investigation .................... 140......... Pithlachascotie !Liver,Fla., navigation .................... 813....... Pittsburgh Harbor, Pa., navigation................................ 1912 Pittsburgh, Pa., engineering district............ ................ 1895 Pittsburgh, Pa.: Flood controi ........................... .......... ......... 1954 Investigation............................................. 1959 Plain Dealing Creek, Md., improvement of channel to Oak Creek......... ................................ . 425 .. ....... Planning-Rivers and Harbors ............... .......... 2.......... Plantation Creek, Ga., investigatio ...................... 722 .......... Plaquemine Bryle Bayou, La., navigation.............. .. 990 . Platte River, oo., Nebr. and Wyo., investigation.................. 1629, 1676 Platte River, Mo. and Iowa, investigation. ........ ........... 1580 Platte River near Schuyler, Nebr., flood control................... 1627 Plattsburg Harbor, N. Y., navigation...... ............. 264 ........ Playa del Rey Inlet Harbor and Basin, Venice, Calif., investigatin. .................................. 2297 Plea'ant Hill Reservoir, Ohio, flood control. ................ ... 1840 Pleasant River, Maine, navigation........................ 134 ..... Plum Bayou, t~., investigation......................... 1308. Plum Island Sound, Mass., investigation.................. 140 ....... LX. INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Plymouth Harbor, Mass.: Investigation ...................................... 140......... Navigation ....................................... 63 ....... Plymouth, Pa., flood control............................. 456 .......... Poco Reservoir, W. Va., flood control............. ..... ..... 1888 Pocatello area, Portneuf River, Idaho, investigation........ .......... 2666 Pocomoke River, Md.: Investigation.. .................................... 427 ......... Navigation. ....................................... 411 Point Dume, Calif., investigation............................ ... 2297 Point Judith Pond, R. I., navigation... ....... ...... 88........ Point Judith, R. I., harbor of refuge, navigation; investigation 88,140......... Point Lookout Creek, Md.......... ................... . 513 .. Point Lookout Harbor, Mich., navigation ................. .......... . 2157 Point Pleasant, W. Va., flood control........................... 1861,1887 Pokegama Reservoir, Minn.......................................... Polecat Creek Okla., flood control........................ 1334 .... Pollock Rip Shoals, Mass., navigation..................... 69 Polson Bay, Flathead Lake, Mont., navigation............. ........... 2614 Pomeroy, Ohio, flood control.............. ... 1887 Pomne de Terre Reservoir, Mo., flood control............. 1542,1573 Pompano, Hillsboro Inlet, Fla., investigation .............. . 832 ...... Ponca Creek, S. Dak. and Nebr., investigation......................... 1630 Ponca City, Ola., invesatgation. ......................... 1383 ....... Popce deLeon Inlet, Fla. investigation . .................. . 832 . Ponce Harbor, P. R., navigation .................................. ... 272 Ponchatoula River, La. ..... .......................... 937 ....... Pontchartrain Lake, La.: Flood control ...................................... 1033......... Investigation ................. .......... .1010, 1054 ... Pontiac, Mich., investigation............. ....... ... 2191 Pontiac diversion, Pawtuxet River Basin, R. I., flood control 195 .... Poor Fork of Cumberland River, Ky., investigation................... 1735 Popes Creek, Va., investigation ................... 5....... 513 Poplar Bluff, Mo., to Knobel, Ark., flood control.. ......... 1287 Poplar River, Wis., investigation................................. ... 1529 Portage Lake harbor of refuge, Mich., navigation.... .............. 2064 Port Alexander, Alaska, navigation.................................2684,2686 Port Allen, T. H., navigation ..................... ..... ..... 2695 Port Angeles Harbor, Wash.: Investigation .... ....................................... 2615 Navigation... ............................... ............ 2582 Port Aransar, Tex., navigation........................... 1172 Port Arthur Tex, investigation......................... 1187,1194... P4t Austin Harbor, Mich........................................ 2161 Port Bay, N. Y., navigation.. ................. .......... 2253,2257 Port Bolivar, Tex.: Investigation. ................................... 1187 .... Navigation ............... ..................... 1147......... Port Chester Harbor, N. Y: nyestigation ................... .................. 300 ........ .Navigation................ ...................... . 29 . PQt Clinton Harbor, Ohio, navigation.................. ............. 2178 Port Evergladeas, Fla., navigation .. ..................... . 770 . Port Gamble Harbor, Wash., improvement................. ....... .... 2590 Port Henry Harbor, N. Y., navigation.................... . 297. Port Hueneme, Calif., investigation ................................. 2297 Port Huron, Mich., investigation................................. 2182 Port Jefferson Hrbor, N. Y., navigation .. .. . .. 296 ........ Portland Harbor , Maine: ".. Investigation..................................... 0 LXI Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Navigation .......... 2,38 Portland (North) Harbor, Oreg., investigation............. 2522 Portland, Ohio, flood control........................ 1887 Portland, Oreg., engineering district.................. 2453 Port Lavaca, Tex., channel to Pass Cavallo: Investigation............................... 1187 . . . . . .. . . . Navigation............ ......................... 1167 Port Mansfield, Tex., investigation....................... 1187 Portneuf River, Idaho, investigation ..................... 2666 Port Ontario Harbor, N. Y., navigation................... 2253 Port Orchard Bay, Wash., navigation..................... 2614 Port Orford, Oreg., investigation........................ 2522 Port Royal Sound, S. C., investigation................... 692 Port St. Joe Harbor, Fla., navigation. .................... 869 Port Sanilac Harbor, Mich., navigation................... 6 2164 Port Series Reports..... ........ ................. 2728 Portsmouth Harbor, N. H.: Investigation .... ............................... 140 ... Navigation ................................. 134......... Portsmouth Harbor, Va., channel to Nansemond Ordnance Depot, navigation . ................................ 593 Portsmouth, Ohio, flood control..................... 1876,1887 Port Tobacco Run, Md., investigation................ 530 Port Townsend Bay to Oak Bay, Wash., waterway improve- ment................. ...................... 2583 Port Towsend, Wash., investigation.................. 2615 Portuguez River, P. R., investigation................. 2724 Portville on Allegheny River, N. Y.: Flood control............................... 1913,1954 Investigation. ... .......................... 1959 Port Washington Harbor, Wis.: Investigation . .................................. .. . . . . .. . 2076 N avigation ................. ...................... 2031 Port Wing Harbor, Wis., navigation...................... 1969 Poso Creek, Calif., inves tigation................... .. 2449 Potacocowa Creek, Miss., investigation............... . 1103. Potomac River: Improvement at Alexandria, Va...................... 481 Improvement at Lower Cedar Point, Md............... 512 Improvement at Mount Vernon, Va................ 486 Improvement at Washington, D. C................... 479 Improverrent below Washington, D. C............ 482 Investigation. .. ... ................... 513,530 North side of Washington Channel, D. C.............. 3,479 . ,.. Waterchestnut elimination... ..................... 484 Potowomut River, R. I., navigation ..................... 135 Poulsbo Bay, Wash., investigation..................... Powder River, Oreg., investigation....................... .......... 2666 Powhatan Point, Ohio, flood control.................. 1887 Powells Bay, Va., investigation..................... 427 Prado Dam, Calif., flood control.................... 2321,2325 Prairie du Chien, Wis., investigation..... ..... 1418 1435 Prairie du Pont Drainage and Levee Dist.............. . 1418, 1435 Prairie du Rocher and vicinity, Illinois, flood control.... . ... . 1410 Prairie Portage Board of Control.................... 2833 Prattville, Autauga Creek, Ala., flood control........... Prescott area, Columbia County, Oreg., flood control ....... Presque Isle Harbor, Marquette, Mich., navigation......... 1982 Presque Isle Peninsula, Erie, Pa., beach erosion study....... 1887 Preston drainage and levee district, Illinois: Flood control............... ........ . 1403 LXII INEX Page Volime 1 Volume 2 Investigation..... .. ... ............. ..... 1435 Prestonville, Ky., flood control.......................... .......... 1814 Pridest Rapids Dam, Wash., flood control ........... . 6.............. 619 Prince of Wales Island, Alaska, investigation ............. ............. 268 Princeton, W. Va., investigation ....... ........................ 1893 Proctor, Otter Creek, Vt., flood control ................... .320. Proctorville, Ohio, flood control .... ............................... 887 Proctor, W, Va., flood pontrol.......................... ........ . 1887 Program-givers and Harbors ......................... .......... rompton Reservoir, Lackawaxen River, Pa., flood control Harbor and River, R. drovidence Providencetown Harbor, Mass., navigation ................ I., improvement......... 2,85,40 ....... .135 .T.6 ..... Pryor Creek, Okla., investigation.... ..................... 1383.. Puiblic Works and Emergency Relief, projects under ........... 18...8 P.udding River, Oreg., flood control. ...................... "...... 2551 Pueblo, Colo., flood control.................. . 1234,1252 Puget Sound, Wash., improvement of, and tributaries ............... 2572,2615 Pullman, Wash., flood control........................ .... 2654 Pultneyville Harbor, N. Y.,na.vigation................. ........... 2253 Pungo River, N. C., investigation. .. ................. 663 ......... Funta Rass 'to Fort Pierce and Stuart, Fla., waterway, investigation... ...... .. ....................... 832. Punta Santiago, P. R., investigation................... .......... .. 2723 Punxsutawney, Pa., flood control................................ 1923,1954 PaFidy Reservoir, Okla.. investigaion................... 138 .. Pr ~:ogire River, Colo., investigation....... ........... .1252.. Purification of water supply at Washington, D. C........... Pt-in-Bay Harbor, Ohio, navigation ....... ............. .2177 P~ianam'County, Fla., investigation . .... . 1 ......... Puyallup River, Wash., improvement of Tacoma Harbor . ......... 298 Investigation ......... .. ............................ 2639 Q Quarts Creek Reservoir, Oreg., flood control.......................... 2528 Quebrada Arena 'River, P. R., investigation .............. .......... 2724 Queens Creek, Va., investigation....................... 513,595 .......... Queenstown Harbor, Md.: Investiigaton ................. .................... 427 ......... Navigation ... . . .. ..... ................. 425 ........... Queue de Torti4e Bayoig, La., navigation ................. 991 Quilcene Bay Harbhor, Wash., investigation...........................2615 Quillayute River, Wash.: Investigation................................................ 2615 Navigation.............. ....................... ........ 2589 Quinby Creek, 'Va., navigation ....... ....... .. 537 ........... Quihcy Shore, 'Mass., beach erosion, investigation.......... . . 40........... R Tcoon creek, N. J., navigation ........ aocoon reek, Ohio, investigation.... ......... 372 ....... 89.......... $a~coon (Little) Creek, Ind., invgstigation ................ .. ....... 24 Raccoon levee unit, Indiana, flood control .............. ..... ..... 1814 Raccoon River, Iowa, investigation.............. . ......... 1485 Raine Hairbor, Wis.: R Investigation . ......... ....... ........ ........... 76 S Navigaition ......................................... . 2037 Racine, Ohio, flood control............ .................. ;i........... 887 XDER LXIII Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Rahway River, N. J.: Investigation ....................................... . 20 ........ Navigation................... . ..... 27 ..... Rainier drainage district, Columbia County, Oreg., flood control............. .... ........................ .... ... ..... 567 Rainy Lake Board of Control .............. ..................... 13 Rainy River, Minn., investigation.................. ...... .. . 993, {19 Ramsey Bay, Md., investigation ........................ 427......... Rancocas Creek or River, N. J.: Flood control.......................................8........ 381 . ... Navigation:............. 1.............................2 Randolph Reservoir, Va., flood control.................... '51 :I Rangeline Lake, Wis., investigation ........ .. . . .. 20 Ranier, Minn., investigation............................. ...... 93 Rapid Credk, S. Dak., investigation................... ...... 1666 Rappahannock River, Va., navigation .................. 499, 03......... Raritan Bay and River, N. J.: Improvement of channel to Arthur Kill................ 278.2 .......... Improvement of river.. ............................. 283 ....... .. Investigation ........ ........................ ... 300 . .. Ravenswood, W. Va., flood control ........................... 87 Raymond, Wash., flood control. ....................... 2626 Raystown Reservoir, Pa., investigation.. .................. 478.......... Recreation :facilities at reservoirs ........................ ... .... Rector Creek, 'll., investigation................................ 1824 Red Bank, Pa.: Flood control...................................... 1954 Investigation .. ............... ........ ................ 1.59 Red Bluff, Calif., investigation............. ................. 2408,2449 Red Chute, La., flood control. .......................... 1 49 ........ Red Fish Bay, Tex., investigation.. ...... 119 ...... Red 'Hook Channel, New York Harbor, N. Y., navigation .. 230 . .. Red Lake and Red Lake River, Minn., navigation... ..... ....... 1497 Red Like River, Minn., flood control...................... ...... 06 Navigation . ..... ............................... ............ . . 1497 Redmond, Utah, flood control. ............................ .......... 2436 Redondo Beach Harbor, Calif., investigation.............. ...... :... 2297 Red River, La., Ark., Tex. and Okla.: Below Depison Dam: New Orleans district, flood control .................. 101208......... . Tulsa district, flood control ................ ..... 136812 ...... Fulto, Ark.......................................... 1 ..... Investigations ........................... 011 ........ 1078, 103 , 130,9 814, Overkin-Waterway, Ark. and La. ............... .. 97........ . Vicinity of Shreveport, La., flood control............... 10 ......... Red River of the North Drainage Basin, Minn., S. D k., and N. Dak.: Investigation ............................ ........ ... ..... 1529 Flood control. .... ..... ............................. 1499,1500 Red River of the North, Minn. and N. Dak.: Investigation ...................................... ......... .1530 Navigation............................................ ..... 1497 Red River PJariih, La., flood control.......................1049......... "109 ........ Red River, Tenn., navigation......... ....... ......... ........ 1709 Red Rock Reservoir, Iowa, flood control............... ...... 1467,1480 Red Run, Clinton River, Mich., flood control............ ........... . 286 LXIV MDEE Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Redwater Creek, S. Dak., investigation .................... 1666 Red Willow Reservoir, Nebr., flood control................ ......... 1542 Redwood City Harbor, Calif., navigation.................. .......... 2363 Redwood Creek, Calif., navigation. ...................... ... .. 2363 Reed's Creek, Ill., investigation........................ ......... 1435 Reedy River, S. C., investigation......................... 695 .... Reevesville, Ill., flood control.................................1807, 1814 Refugio, La., investigation .... .. ....... 1187 Regulation of hydraulic mining and preparation of plans .............. 2736 Rehoth Bay, Del., waterway to Delaware Bay, improve- ment; investigation.................................. 347,374......... Rehoboth Bay to Indian River Inlet, Del................ 351,37351,374..... Rehoboth Beach, Del............ ...................... 382 .. .. Reno Beach, Lucas County, Ohio, flood control ... .... ........... 2189 Republican River, Kans., Colo. and Nebr., investigation.... ...... 1580,1581 Reservoirs placed in operation during F. Y. 1950.. .......... 11........ Revere, Mass., beach erosion study....................... 140...... Rhode Island, beach erosion study... ... ......... 140......... Rhodes Point, Md., investigation. ......... 427......... Rice Creek, Fla., investigation.............. ....... 832,851 Richardsons Bay, Calif., investigation.............................. 2374 Richland Creek, Ill., investigation .................... ........ 1435 Richland Reservoir, Mo., flood control ................. . ....... 1542,1578 Richmond Harbor, Calif.: Investigation ...................... ........... .......... 2374 Navigations... ......... . .. ........ 2357 Richmond Harbor, Maine, navigations. ... ............... 134......... Richmonds Island Harbor, Maine, navigation.. ............ . 134......... Ridgeley W. Va., flood control.. ................... 518 Ridgeway, Pa., flood control .................................. 1954 Rigaud Bayou, La., investigation ...................... 1010......... Ringgold Cove, Md., investigation...................... 427......... Rio Grande Floodway, N. Mex., flood control .............. 1243 .... Rio Hondo, Calif., flood control ....... ................... ... 2308, 2312 Rio Hondo Channel: Santa Fe Ry. to Whittier Narrows flood control basin......................................... 2308 Rio Hondo, N. Mex., investigation ............. .......... 1252 . Ripley, Ohio, flood control ......................... .......... 1814 Rising Sun, Ind., flood control. ... .................. 1.......1814 Riverdale, Connecticut River Basin, Mass., flood control ... 184 Riverland levee district, Missouri, flood control. ............... ..... 1432 River Road at Sioux City, Iowa, flood control..... ................... 1612 Riverside levees, Calif,, flood control ......... ..................... 2321 Riverview, W. Va., flood control .................................. 1887 Riviera, La., investigation..... ....................... 1187......... Roanoke Rapids Reservoir, N. C., flood control............ . 597......... Roanoke River and tributaries, Va., investigation.......... .. 606......... Roanoke River, N. C. and Va .... ..................... 596,618......... Roberts Bay, Fla., investigation.................... 832. .. Robinson Watershed, Calif., investigation .. ..... ....... . ....... .... 2449 Rochester and McCleary's Bluff levee unit, Illinois, flood control.... .... ................................... 1814 Rochester (Charlotte) Harbor, N. Y., navigation........... ......... . 2239 Rochester, Pa., flood control........ .... ...... 1954 Rochester Reservoir, Iowa, flood control....... .... ............ . 1480 Rock Creek Fla., investigation ......................... 851......... Rock Hall fIarbor, Md., navigation ............. .... ..... 425......... Rockhold Creek, Md, navigation........................ 425 . Rock Island, Ill., engineering district.......... ................. .. 1457 Rockland Harbor, Maine, niavigation...... .. ................ 33......... Ae k Point, Md., investigation .... .................... 514 ......... INDEX LXV Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Rockport, Ark., investigation ............................ 1055,1103 .......... Rockport Harbor, Maine, navigation ...................... 134......... Rockport Harbor, Mass., navigation. ...................... 134......... Rockport, Ind., flood control ............................ ........ 1814 Rock River, Ill. and Wis.: Flood control.. .................................... ........... 1475 Investigation....... .............. ......... 1464,1485 Rocky Ford drainage and levee district, Illinois, flood control . .......... 2126 Rocky Fork Reservoir, Ohio, flood control ........................... 1882,1888 Rocky River Harbor, Ohio, navigation .............................. 2202 Rocky River, Ohio, investigation. ................................... 2257 Rodanthe, N. C., channel from Pamlico Sound to, navigation 624 ... Roger City Harbor, Mich., navigation .............................. 2180 Rogue River, Oreg., investigation.................. ...... ....... 2522,2568 Roland Drainage district, Arkansas River, Ark., flood control 1276 ... Rolling Fork River, Ky., investigation ............................. 1824 Rollinson Channel, N. C.: Investigation ...................................... 664......... Navigation ....................................... 632........ Rome, Ga., flood control................................ 921 . Rome, Ind., flood control........................................ 1814 Romeo, Ill., investigation............................... ......... 2127 Rondout Harbor, N. Y.: Investigation ...................................... 300......... Navigation ........................ ............. 249 . Root River, Wis., improvement of Racine Harbor ..................... 2037 Roseau River, Minn., investigation.. ....................... 1530 Roseville, Calif., investigation.. ......................... ..... . 2449 Roseville, Ohio, flood control............................ .... 1855,1887 Rosiclare, Ill., flood control. . . ........ .......... .......... 1801 Rossview Reservoir, Tenn. and Ky., flood control.................... 1731 Rossville, Ga., flood control............................. ......... 1733 Rouge River, Mich., navigation.................................... 2169 Rouge River, Mich., investigation............................ ...... 2191 Rough Reservoir, Ky., flood control............................... 1815 Rough River, Ky.: Flood control............ ..................... ......... 1814 Navigation ............ .................. ........... 1745 Round Pond Harbor, Maine, investigation ................ 140 ......... Rouses Point, Lake Champlain, N. Y., navigation........... 297......... Royal River, Maine, navigation..... ......... ........... 134 ... Rubio Canyon Diversion, Calif., flood control........................ 2308 Ruffy Brook, Minn., investigation..................... ......... 1530 Rush Creek, Okla., investigation ......................... 1384......... Rush River, N. Dak., flood control. ..................... 1500 Russell and Allison levee unit, Illinois, flood control......... .......... 1814 Russell Creek, S. C., navigation.......................... 691 ... Russell, Ky., flood control.. .. ............................... 1873,1887 Russian River, Calif., flood control..................... ........ 2375,2381 Rutland, Otter Creek, Vt., flood control ................... 306......... S Sabine-Neches Waterway, Tex.: Investigation.... ......................... 1187,1194,......... 1230 Navigation........ . ....................... 4,1123 Sabine River, La. and Tex., investigation ................. 1200,1230 ... Sabula, Iowa, flood control....................................... 1483 939127-51-vol. 1-95 LXVI INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Saokets Ha.rbor, N. Y.: Investigtigation ................................... ........... 2257 Navigation. ... ................................... ........... 2253 Saco, Mont., flood control................................ .......... 1665 Saco River, Maine, navigation........................... 134 ......... Sacramento, Calif., engineering district.................... .. . . ..... 2383 Sacramento River, Calif.: Collinsville to Shasta Dam, Calif., flood control ........ .......... 2432 Debris control..................................... .......... 2740 Flood control...... ............................... 12 .. H ydraulic mining ................................. ......... 2742 Investigation ................................... ......... 2408,2440 Navigation ............................ 6 2392 Saddle Mountain, Okla., investigation ...................... 1384 .......... Safety Harbor, Fla., investigation ........................ 833 ......... Sag Harbor, N. Y., navigation ........................... 296 .......... Saganing River, Mich., :investigation.................... .. ... 2191 Saginaw Bay and River, Mich.: Investigation ............................... 2182,2191 Navigation ..................................... 2158 St. Albans Harbor, Lake Champlain, Vt., navigation . .. . .. . 297 ......... St. Andrews Bay, Fla., navigation ........................ 856 ......... St. Anthony Falls, Minn., improvement of Mississippi River from Missouri River to Minneapolis .................... 1441 St. Augustine Harbor and Inlet, Fla., navigation .......... 754 ......... St. Catherines Sound, Md., navigation. .................. . 512 ......... St. Clair Flats Canal, Lake and River, Mich.: Improvement of channels in Lake St. Clair ........... 2142 Improvement of St. Clair River .................... 2138 St. Croix River, Minn. and Wis.: Investigation ............ ....................... .......... 1498,1530 N avigation .................. .................... .......... 1492 St. Croix River, Maine, navigation..................... 29 .......... St. Croix River, Maine and New Brunswick, operations of International Board of Control ....................... . 2828 St. Croix, V. I., investigation........................... 2724 St. Francis Bay and River, Ark.: Investigation .................................... 1121 Navigation ................... 1111 St. Genevieve and St. Marys, Mo., investigation ........... 1435 St. Genevieve Levy Dist. No. 1, Mo., flood control......... 1432 St. George Sound, Fla., investigation ..................... 916 St. Helena Sound, S. C., investigation.... .............. 692 St. James Harbor, Beaver Island, Mich., navigation ....... 2074 St. James Harbor, N. Y., investigation .................. 300 St. Jeromes Creek, Md., navigation ......................... 497 St. Joe Harbor, Fla.: Investigation .... .. ....... ........... ............ 916 . . . Navigation .................................... 869 . .. . . . St. Johnsbury, Vt., investigation ............. ....... 197 St. Johns County, Fla., investigation .... ....... ......... 851 St. Johns River, Fla.: Improvement between Palatka and Lake Harney ....... 740 Improvement, Jacksonville to Miami, Fla. ........... 3,748 Investigations ........... ....... ................ 692,722, 833,851, 852 St. Jones River iDel., navigation ............ .............................. 342. St Joseph Harbor and River, Mich., improvement of harbor.. 2641, 2074 ~t Joseph Sound, Fla,, investigation ... .................... ... : INDEX LXVII Page Volume 1 Volume 2 St. Lawrence River, improvement between Ogdensburg, N. Y., and Lake Ontario....................... 2253 St. Louis County, Mo., flood control...................... 1432 St. Louis, Mo., engineering district...................... 1387 St. Louis, Mo., investigation.... .................... 1436 St. Lucie Canal, Inlet, and River, Fla.: Improvement of inlet............................ 823 Investigation................... ..... ... 833 St. Malo Bayou, La., navigation......................... 958 St. Maries, Idaho, flood control....................... 2638 St. Marks River, Fla.: Investigation................. ........ ....... 833,916 Navigation................. ................ 860 St. Mary DeGalvez Bay, Fla., investigation............. . 916 St. Marys Bay, La. and Tex., investigation ................ 1187 St. Marys, Pa., flood control............... ...... 1954 St. Marys River and St. Marys Falls Canal, Mich., channels and waters connecting the Great Lakes: Navigation .......... ... ............. 6 2129 St. Marys River, Ga. and Fla., navigation; investigation.... 717,730 St. Marys River, Mich., investigation.................... 2182 St. Marys, Mo., investigation......... ............. .......... 1435 St. Marys River, Ohio and Ind., investigation............ . 2182 St. Marys, W. Va., flood control...................... .......... 1887 St. Michael Canal, Alaska, navigation................... 2684 St. Michaels, Md., investigation......................... 427 St. Patricks Creek, Md., navigation..................... 491 St. Paul, Minn., engineering district...................... 1487 St. Petersburg Harbor, Fla.: Investigation .................................. 833 Navigation........ ....................... 807 St. Peters Creek, Md., investigation..................... 428 St. Regis River, Mont., investigation..................... 2639 St. Thomas Harbor, V. I., navigation.................... 2723 Sakonnet Harbor and River, R. I.: Investigation.. ............................. 140 Navigation ........ ......................... 135 Salamanca, N. Y., investigation...................... ......... 1959 Salem Church Reservoir, Va., flood control.............. . 524 Salem Harbor, Mass.: Investigation .. ................................. 140 Navigation................................. 134 Salem, Ind., investigation............................ 1824 Salem River, N. J., navigation...................... 372 °. . . . . Salinas River, Calif.: Flood control ..................................... 2377 Investigation ......... .......................... .......... 2381 Saline Point, La., flood control........................ 1049 ......... Saline River, Ark.: Investigation...................................... 1055,1103 Navigation........ ............................. 1076 Saline River, Ill., investigation........................ 1824 Salkahatchie River, S. C., navigation ..................... 691 Sallisaw Creek, Okla., investigation...................... 1384 Salmon River, Alaska, flood control...................... S.......... 2690 Salmon River, Oreg.: Investigation..................................... .......... 2650,2666 Navigation ... ..... ...... .............. . ..... 2520 Salt Creek, Fla. See St. Petersburg Harbor. LN(VIII Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Salt Creek, Ill.: Flood control ................... ....... .................. .. 2126 Investigation ... ............. ........ 2127, Salt Creek, Nebr.,investigation.......... ............... ... 1630 Salt Creek of Arkansas River, Okla., investigation .......... 1384 ..... ,. Salt Fork, Kans. and Okla., investigation .. ................ 1384 .... Salt Lake City, Jordan River, Utah, flood control.......... .......... 2439 Salt River, Ky :, investigation .............. ............... .......... 1824 Salt River, Mo., investigation ........ .................... ......... 1435 Salters Creek, Newport News, Va., investigation ........... 595. . Salton Sea, Calif., investigation......................... ..... ... 2337 Salyersville, Ky., flood control ..................................... 1822 Samish River, Wash., investigation ................ ...... ......... 2639 Sammamish River, Wash., investigation ............ . .. .... ....... . 2639 San Angelo Reservoir, Tex., flood control .................. 1222 ... San 'Antonio Creek, Calif........... .... ... ....... ..... ......... 2321 San Antonio Dam, Calif., flood control .......................... 2321,2323 San Antonio River, Tex., investigation .................... 1230......... San Bernard River, Tex., investigations ............. .... 1187......... Sand Creek, Colo., Wyo. and Nebr., investigation.................... 16761 San Diego County, Calif.: Streams flowing into Pacific Ocean, investigation .................. 2337 Streams flowing into Salton Sea, investigation ...................... 2337 San Diego Ifarbor and River, Calif.: Improvement of harbor ............................. ...... 2289,2292 Investigation ............... ................ . ......... 2297 San'Di-go River Basin, Calif., flood control... .......... .......... . 2330 Sand Hill River, Minn.: Flood control .. ................................. ..... 1500 Sandusky, Ohio.: Investigation ................ ..... ...... . S..........1893,2257, 2277 Navigation ................ ...... , ..... 2194,2253 Sandwich Harbor, Mass., investigation......... ....... 140......... Sandy Bay, Cape Ann, Mass., navigation ...... ...... ... 134......... Sandy drainage district, Multnomah County, Oreg., flood control. ........................................ 2567 Sandy Hook, N. J,, navigation ......................... 288 .... 288 Sandy Lake Reservoir, Minn......... ............ ... ... ........... 488 Sandy Pond, N. Y., investigation ...... .................... .... 2257 Sanford, Fla.,investigation ....... .................... 833,852 .... San 'Franiicisco Bay and Harbor, Calif., improvement of ...... 2348,2371 San Francisco, Calif.: ' Enginekr ng district ........................ .......... 2339; 'Investigation .. .. ............ .... .. ... ... ............ ... 2374: San-Francisquito Creek, Calif., investigation ................ ......... 2381 San Gabriel River, Calif.: Flood control............ ........................... 2306,2312 ''nvestigation ... ....................................... ............. 2337 Sangamon River, Ill.: Flood control. ....................... ..... . 2120,2126 Investigation ....................... ... ..... ............... 2127. San Jacinto, Calif., flood control .............. ... ............ 2321, San Jacinto River, Tex., investigation..... .. :,.... . 1230 .... . San Joaquin River, Calif.: Investigation ................................. 2408,2450 .N avigation ....... ........... .... ....... .. ..... . ... ... 2384 San Juan Dam, ,Santa Ana River Basin, Calif., flood control .......... 2321, 2329 San Juan Harbor, P. R.: ' Investigation..... ........................... ............. . 2723 Navigation ...... ............................................ 2717 manIE L X Page Volume 1 Volume 2 San Lorenzo Creek and River, Calif., investigation. .:. .. i .. . .:. 2381 San Luis Obispo Harbor,, Calif,, navigation, ...... .. .. . ... .... . 2296 San Pablo Bay, Calif.: Investigation .............. ....... . ... . ...: :.. .... ... . : :2375 Navigation......... ............................ . ........ 2355 San Rafael Creek, Calif.: Investigation.. ........................ ............ .;. :: 375X2381 Navigation .................................. ... . 235 Sans Bois Creek, Okla., investigation......: :., .. .. .. .... . . 1384 . Santa Ana River, Calif., flood control. . ... .. .......... ...... 2321 Santa Barbara Harbor, Calif.: Investigation ..................................... 229 Navigation............................ ........ ............ 2281 Santa Clara River, Calif., flood control ...... .................... :2332 Santa Cruz River, Ariz., investigation..... ........... ....... .... 2337 Santa Fe flood control basin, Calif..................................... 2312 Santa Fe River, Fla., investigation .... . ....... .. ............ 833 Santa Margarita River, Calif., investigation... . ... ...... 233; Santa Maria River, Calif., investigation.......... ................ 2337 Santa Monica Harbor, Calif., investigation.. ......... .......... 2297' Santa Rosa Island, Fla., investigation ..................... 916 Santa Ynez River, Calif., investigation.'.... .. ........ ..... 2337 Santee-Congaree, S. C., investigation .......... ........ 693, 695..... Santee River, N. C. and S. C.: Investigation .... ............ ........ .................. 693,695 ......... Navigation... ................................ 679......... Sapelo Harbor, Ga., navigation ......... .... .......... 721 .... Sappa Creek, Kans. and Nebr., investigation. .... ................ 1581 Sarasota Bay, Fla., investigation..." ..................... 834 . Sardis, Ohio, flood control ..... ............................... 1887 Sardis Reservoir, Miss., flood control............................... ... 2765 Sargent and Broken Bow, Nebr., investigation. .................. .... 1630, Sasanoa River, Maine, navigation .......... ............... 134......... Sasco Hill Beach, Conn................ ................. 19 . Satilla River, Ga., navigation; ,investigation. ..... ......... 716,730......... Saugatuck Harbor, Mich., navigation..... ................. ......... 2046 Saugatuck River, Conn.: Investigation ....................... ........................ 140......... Navigation............... ........ ............ 135......... Saugerties Harbor, N. Y.,-navigation.. .296......... .. Saugus River, Mass., investigation .......... ..... 140.......... Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., investigation ... . ........ ......... 2182 Sauvie Island (areas A and B), Multnomah County, Oreg.: Flood control .......................................... 2556 Investigation............. .............. .............. 2522: Savage River Dam, Md ; flood control ... ...... .... :.1. . ... 521. Savanna, Ill., investigation. . . . . .. :.......... .... ... , .. ...... 1464 Savannah, Ga., engineering district.. ...... .. ..... .. 697......... Savannah.Harbor and River, Ga.- .Improvement of harbor .......... .............. 3,701...... Improvement of river above Augusta... ..... ...... 721......... Improvement of river at Augusta ::............. ... 721......... Improvement of river below Augusta........ .. .. 706 ....... Investigation .................................. 722,730 ......... Savannah fiver Basin, Ga. and S. C........ ... ,...... 722 .... Saw Mill River, N. Y., investigation ..... . .:...... ..... . 320 2257 Sawtelle-Westwood, Calif., flood control .......... , .. 2313 Saxon, Wis.; investigation. ................. .. '.. ...... 1993 Scajaquada Creek, N. Y., investigation . . .... . .. , .. :: ... : .. 2277 Scappoose drainage district, Columbia County, Ore. flod conrol ..... ...... ... .................. 2567 LXX INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 i i Scarboro River, Maine, navigation ............... ... . 40 Schofield River, Oregon, investigation. ................ 2522 Schoolfield Reservoir, Va. and N. C., flood control.......... 597 Schooner Bayou, La., investigation ........................ 1011 .......... Schuyler, Nebr.: Flood control..................... .......... 1627 Investigation .................................... 1630 Schuylkill River, Pa.: Improvement above Fairmont Dam .................. 330 ....... Investigation .................. ......... .......... 382 ......... Navigation ..................................... 332 ....... Scioto River, Ohio: At Portsm outh .................................... .. 1842 Flood-control reservoirs ........................ 1888 Investigation ................................... 1844,1893, 2277 Sciotoville, Ohio, flood control ....................... ... 1887 Scituate Harbor, Mass., navigation .................. 134,141 Scotts Brook, Mass., investigation. ..................... 197 Scuppernong River, N. C., navigation .................... 620 Seabeck Harbor, Wash., investigation. ................. 2616 Seadrift, Tex., harbor of refuge at or near, investigation..... 1188 Seahorn drainage and levee district, Illinois, flood control.... 2126 Seattle Harbor, Wash., improvement of Duwamish River and east and west waterways........................ ... .. 2595,2616 Seattle, Wash., engineering district ................... 2571 Sebastian, Fla., investigation....................... 834,852 Sebewaing River Harbor, Mich., navigation....... ..... 2180 Sebewaing, Sebewaing River, Mich., flood control......... . 2182 Seekonk (Pawtucket) River, R. I., navigation.............. 135,141 Segnette Bayou, La., investigation ........................ 1011 Seldovia Harbor, Alaska: Investigation ....................................... 2686 Navigation ....................................... 2684 Sea level, N. C., investigation ........................... 664 .. Seneca, Mo., investigation .... ........................ 1384 Seneca County, Ohio, investigation.................. 2277 Senecaville Reservoir, Ohio ........................... 1849 Sepulveda flood control basin ........................... 2303,2310 Serpent Bayou, La., investigation ........................ 1055 Sesuit Harbor, Mass., investigation ....................... 141 Seven-mile Creek, Ill., investigation...................... 1824 Severn River, Md., investigation... ................ . 428 Sevier River, Utah and Nevada, investigation............ . 2451 Seward, Alaska, Harbor of Refuge, navigation............. . . . . . . . . . . 2675 Seymour Canal, Alaska, investigation .................. 2686 Seymour Narrows, British Columbia, Canada, investigation.. 2616 Shallotte River, N. C., navigation ................... 657,664 .. ...... Shallowbag Bay, N. C., navigation ................... . 621 Shark River, N. J., navigation; investigation ........... 293,300 Shasta dam, Calif., investigation ............ ....... 2451 Shasta Dam to Collinsville, Calif., flood control........... . ......... 2432 Shawnee Creek, Ky., investigation ........................ 1824 Shawneetown, Ill., flood control ........................ 1814 Sheboygan Harbor, Wis., navigation .................... Sheep Island Slough, N. C., investigation ................ Sheepshead Bay, N. Y., navigation ..................... . 664 296 . 2028,2076 ... .. Shelbyville, Ill., investigation ............................ 1427 Shell Creek, Nebr., investigation ........................ 1630 Shellrock River, Minn., investigation ..................... 1485 Shelter Bay, Mich., investigation......................... 1993 INDEX LXXI Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Shem Creek, S. C.: Investigation ............................... 693 Navigation . .. .... .. ........ ......... ............ 682 Shenango Reservoir, Pa. and Ohio, flood control......... . 1954 Shepherdsville, Ky., investigation .................... . 1825 Sherman Island, (Lower) Calif., investigation .............. 2408,2451 Sherwood Island State Park, Conn., navigation ............ 121 Sheridan, Wyo., flood control ......... .................. 1665 Sheyenne River, N. Dak., flood control................ 1500 Shilshole Bay, Seattle, Wash., investigation ................ 2616 Shinnecock Inlet, N. Y., investigation. ........ ......... 300 Ship Island Pass, Miss., improvement of pass and channel to Gulfport. ................................. 906 Shipyard River, S. C.: Investigation ........... ........ .......... 693 Navigation .................................... 688 Shoal Harbor, N. J.: Investigation ......... ....... .................... 300 Navigation ..................................... 286 Shoals, Ind., flood control .............................. Shore Protection Board. See Beach Erosion Board. Short Creek, Ariz. and Utah, investigation .............. . 2337 Short Mountain Dam and Reservoir, Okla., navigation ..... . 1064 Shreveport-Jefferson Waterway, La., investigation .......... 1011,1055 Shreveport, La. to Jefferson, Tex., improvement of waterway 930 Shrewsbury River, N. J.: Investigation........... ........... ........ .. ... . 300 Navigation ............ ............................ 290 Shufflebarger levee unit, Indiana, flood control ............. 1794,1814 Siletz River, Oreg., investigation ................... . 2522 Silver Lake Harbor, N. C., navigation. ... ............. 634 Silver Springs Run, Fla., investigation ... ........... 834,852 Silver Strand, San Diego Harbor, Calif., investigation....... 2297 2568 Silvies River, Oreg., investigation .................... Simpson Creek, N. C. and S. C., investigation ............. ..... 695 . . . . . Sinepuxent Bay, Md.: Navigation.......................... 419 Investigation ........................... .......... 428 Sioux Bayou and connecting waterways, Mississippi, investigation ........................................ 916 Sioux City, Iowa, flood control...................... 1593,1611, 1612 Sipsey River, Ala. and Miss., investigation .............. 923 Siskiwit, Wis., investigation .......... .................... 1993 Sister Bay, Wis., investigation ................. .... 2076 Sisterville, W. Va., flood control..................... . . . .. . . . . . 1887 Sitka Harbor, Alaska: Investigation.............. ... .............. 2686 Navigation................................. .......... 2684 Siuslaw River, Oreg.: Investigation ...... ........................ 2523,2568 Navigation................................ 2520 Six Mile Creek, Ill., flood control .................... . 852 1465 Six Mile Creek Slough, Fla., investigation ................. Skaggs Ferry, Black River, Ark., flood control ............. 1304 S. . . . .. Skagit Bay and River, Wash.: Flood control .................................... . .. 2638 Investigation ................ ............... ........ 2616,2639 Navigation .............................. .......... 2579 .I< _ ; Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Skagway Harbor and River, Alaska: Flood ontrol ................................ 2687 Investigation...................................... 2691 .Navigation............. ............. 2677 Skamokawa Creek area, Wahkiakum County, Wash., flood control.... 2567 Skamokwa Creek, Wash., navigation.................... 2489 Skamokawa Slough, Washington, navigation............. 2520 Skillet Fork, Branch, Ill., investigation ................... 1825 Skinner Creek, N. Y., investigation .............. ........ 2277 Skipanon Channel and River, Oreg., imprpyment of channel 2491 Skunk River Basin, Iowa, investigation................... 1485 Skokomish River, Wash., investigation................... 2639 Skykomish River, Wash., investigation ................... 2639 Slaughter Creek, Md., navigation ......................... 425 Smallers Drain, Va., investigation........................ 428 Smith Creek, Md., navigation......................... 512 Smithland, Ky., flood control......................... 1814 Smith. Mountain Reservoir, Va.,, flood control ........... . 597 Smith River, Calif. and Oreg.: Investigation............................ ........... 2381 Navigation. .. .... ..................... 2506 Smiths Creek and River, N. C. and Va.: Investigation......................... ... ...... 664 Navigation...... ............... .......... 637,652 Smiths Ferry, Pa., flood control..................... 1954 Smithtown, N. Y., investigation ....................... 300 Smoky Hill River, Kans., investigation ................ 1581 Smyrna River, Del., navigation...... ..... ....... 372 Snagging and clearing in the interest of flood control and of navigation. See districts. Snake River, Idaho, Oreg., Wash., and Wyo.: Investigation .................... ........... 2650,2666, 2667 Navigation... . ............. ................. 2642 Snake River, Minn., investigation................... 1498,1530 Shokomish River, Wash.: Investigation......... . ............... ..... 2616,2639 Navigation ............ ... ..... ............ 2584 Snpqualmie River, Wash., investigation............... 2639 Snowbound Operations: Denver District .................................... . ........ 1674 Fort Peck District ....... ............. .... .... 1655 Garrison, N. Dak. District ... . ............... .. 1632,1644 Kansas City District... . . .... . . . . . . .1540 Omaha District........... ................ 1627 Sny Basin, Ill., flood control... ....................... . .. . . .. . . . 1465 Sny Island, Ill., flood control....................... 1483 Soddy and Little Soddy Creeks, Tenn., investigation........ 1735 Solomon Creek, Pa., investigation........................ 473 Solomons Island, Md., investigation.................. 514 Sonoita River,, Ariz., investigation .. . . . ................ 2337 Souris (Mouse) River, N. Dak., investigation........ . 1530 South Bank Arkansas River, Ark., flood control... ...... 1279,1280 .. . . . . South Beardstown drainage and levee: district, Illinois, flood control......... ........................ .... ... 2126 South Boston, Va., investigation......... ........ 606 ......... South Brist$ol Harbor, Maine, navigation; investigation...... 134,141 :......... South Canadian, River, N. Mex., Okla. and Tex., investiga- tion............................... 1252,1384 .......... 1385 Et LXXIII Page Volume 1 Volume 2 South Chicago Harbor, Ill., improvement ................. ........ 2087 South Conventry Reservoir, Conn., flood control........... 154,159......... Southern and Central Florida. ........................... 836 ........ Southern New York Flood Control Project: .. 431 .......... South Fork of Cumberland River, Ky., navigation......... . ......... 1709 South Fork River, Tenn., investigation ..... . .............. ......... 1735 South Grand Reservoir, Mo., flood control.. ........................ 1542 South Harpswell, Maine, investigation .................... 141 .... South Haven Harbor, Mich., improvement ........................ . 2044 South Milwaukee Harbor, Wis.: Investigation .................. ................... ......... 2076 Navigation .................. ....... . .... ............... 2074 South Norfolk, Va., investigation ........................ 595 ......... South Omaha Bridge, Nebr., flood control ........................... .. 1620 South Pass; La. ........................................ 962 ....... South Platte River Basin, Colo ......................... ......... 1672 South Plymouth Reservoir, Canasawacta Creek, N. Y., flood control..... ..... ......................... 428 . South Point, Ohio, flood control. ...................... ........ 1887 Southport Beach, Conn............. ........................ 120......... Southport Harbor, Conn., navigation .................... . 135 .... South Portsmough, Ky., flood control.................... .......... 1887 South Prairie Creek, Wash., investigation................ ..... ... 2639 South Quincy, Ill., flood control . .. ............. ...... ........... 1483 South River, eMd., investigation.......................... .. 428 ....... South River, N. C., navigation. ........ ................. 660 ......... South River, N. J., navigation.......... : :............ .... 297 .... South River, Mo., flood control ........................ .. ........... 1483 South Slough, Ill., navigation................... .................. 1462 South Tunbridge Reservoir, Connecticut River Basin, Vt., flood control........................... .... .......... 163 ......... Southwest Pass, La ............. .................... 962......... Spadra Creek, Johnson County, Ark., investigation ......... . 1309........ Spanish Fork River, Utah, flood control................... .......... 2438 Spearfish Creek, S. Dak., investigation............................... 1666 Spindletop Gulley, Tex., investigation .................. . 1188.......... Spokane River, Wash. and Idaho: Flood control............. . . ...... ......... 2638 Investigation............................................... 2639 Spring Creek, Ark., investigation. ...... ............... 1309......... Springdale,: Connecticut River Basin, Mass., flood control... 182......... Springfield, Mass.: Flood control.............................. . 187......... Investigation. ................................ 141 ........ Spring Lake, Ill., flood control.............................. 2126 Springsteel Island Harbor, Lake of the Woods, Minn., investigation ............................................... 1993 Squaw Creek, Mo., investigation..................................... 1581 Stamford Harbor, Conn., navigation ....................... 126 .... Stanislaus River, Calif., flood control ............................. 2429 Starlings Creek, Va., navigation. ...................... 415...... State Ditch, N. Y., flood control ................................. 2269 Staten Island, New Creek, N. Y., investigation... ......... 300 .......... States' rights in development of watersheds.......... ..... 8 .......... Steele Bayou, Miss., navigation......................... 1076 .......... Steer Creek, W. Va., flood control......................... ......... 1888 Steinahatchee River, Fla.: Investigation............................................ 852 ......... Navigation ......................... ............... 823 .......... Steinway Creek, N. Y., investigation ..................... . 300 ....... Sterling, Ill., investigation. ...................................... 1464 LXXIV nmDE Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Stevens Creek, Fla., investigation................... 834 Stewart Canyon Debris Basin, Ventura River Basin, Calif................ 2300 Stewarts Ferry Reservoir, Tenn., flood control............. ........ 1728,1731 Stikine River, Alaska, navigation.. ............................. 2684 Stillaguamish River, Wash.: Flood control............................................... 2620 Navigation .................. . ............. .......... 261.4 Still Pond Harbor and Creek, Md., investigation ........... 428......... Stillwater Reservoir, Pa., flood control ................ 450 .... Stockton Channel, San Joaquin River, Calif., improvement.. ........... 2389 Stockton Harbor, Maine, navigation...................... 134 ......... Stonington Harbor, Conn., navigation..................... 98......... Stonington Harbor, Maine ............................... 141 ......... Stony Creek, Pa., investigation.................................. 1959 Straight Slough, Ark., investigation .................. .... 1121 .... Strattonville, Ohio, flood control....................... . ........ 1954 Straws Reservoir, Kans., flood control.... .......... 1346 .... Stringtown-Fort Chatres and Ivy Landing, Ill., flood control ............ 1412,1427 Strong City, Kans., investigation ........................ 1385 ......... Stuart, Fla., investigation .............................. 834 ......... Stuart Reservoir, Va., flood control.. ..................... 597......... Stumpy Point Channel, navigation. ... .......... 33,623......... Sturgeon Bay and Lake Michigan Ship Canal, Wis.: Investigation.................................. ... ...... 2076 N avigation.. ...................................... ........ 2017 Sturgis, Ky., flood control............................ .......... 1814 Submerged Weir, Niagara River, N. Y. ................ ........ 2253 Sucarnoochee Creek, Ala., investigation.................... 923 .......... Success Reservoir, Calif., flood control .................... .......... 2427 Sugar Creek levee unit, Indiana, flood control.. ....................... 1814 Sugar Hill Reservoir, Connecticut River Basin, N. H., flood control.... ................................ 197 .... Suisun Bay Channel, Calif., navigation.................... ......... 2401 Suisun Channel, Calif., navigation ......................... ...... 2402 Sullivan Falls Harbor, Maine, navigation.................. 134 ......... Sulphur River, Tex. and Ark.: Investigation....... ............................... 1011,1055 ......... Navigation...................................... 1003 . Summersalle Reservoir, W. Va., flood control ............. .......... 1188 Sumpawanus (Babylon Creek) Inlet, N. Y., navigation....... 296 .......... Sunbury, Pa., flood control .............................. 458 ....... Sun River, Mont., investigation.................................... 1666 Sunshine Garden Levee, Ind., flood control ......................... 1790 Superior, Lake, investigations ..................................... 1993,1995, 2077,2182 Supervision of the Harbor of New York................... ........ 2811 Surry Mountain Reservoir, N. H., flood control............. 170 ......... Surveys: General statement regarding................... 15 ... Interoceanic Canal Surveys................................. 2805 Navigation, flood control, power, and irrigation .................. 2725 Northern and northwestern lakes ............................... 2824 Susquehanna River, Pa., Md. and N. Y.: Investigation ........ ,............................ 473,474......... Navigation above and below Harve de Grace, Md...... 390 ... Susua River, P. R., investigation.................................. 2724 Sutton Reservoir, W. Va., flood control... ............... .......... 1867,1888 Suwanee River, Fla. and Ga.: Investigation ..... ............................... 730,834, ...... 852,923 Navigation...................................... 823 ........ .. INDEX LXXV Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Swan Quarter Bay, N. C., to Deep Bay, N. C., waterway, navigation ........... .................................... 627 .......... Swanton Harbor, Vt., navigation ......................... Sweet Home Reservoir, Ore., flood control......... ......... 297 .......... 2528 Swift Creek, N. C., navigation................. .......... 660 ......... Swift Creek, N. Y., investigation......................... 300 . Swiger, Whitney, Young-Hoblit levee, Illinois, flood control .......... 2126 Swinomish slough, Washington, navigation. .......................... 2577 Swoyerville, Pa., flood control ............................ 452 Sycamore, Wash., Los Angeles River Basin ....................... 2305, 2311 Syracuse, Ohio, flood control ...................................... 1887 Syracuse, Oswego River Basin, N. Y., flood control ........ .......... 2270 T Taber Reservoir, Va., flood control ........................ 597 ......... Table Mound Reservoir, Kans., flood control...... ..... 1363 .......... Table Mountain Reservoir, Calif .................................. 2434 Table Rock Reservoir, Mo., flood control.................. 1299 ......... Tacoma Harbor, Wash.: Investigation.................................... ......... 2616 Navigation.............................. ................. 2597 Tacoma, Puyallup River, Wash., flood control ............. ......... 2622 Taft Dam and Reservoir, Arkansas River, Okla.: Navigation...................................... 1058 ...... Tallahatchie River, Miss., navigation ..................... .1076......... Tallapoosa River, Ala., navigation .................. ....... 913......... Tallow Hill Reservoir, Ga., flood control.................. 722......... Tamaha, Okla., investigation............................ 1385 ......... Tamarac River, Minn., investigation ............................... 1530 Tampa Bay and Harbor, Fla.: Investigation........................................ 834,835 ......... Navigation........ ..... .................... 3,799 ......... Tanana River, Alaska, flood control.............................. 2690 Taneycomo Lake, Mo., investigation ...................... 1262 ......... Tangier Channel, Va., navigation......................... ................ 416 416....... Tangipahoa River, La.: Investigation................................... 1011,1055 ........... Navigation..................................... .. 935 .......... 935 . Tappan Reservoir, Ohio, flood control. ............ . ..... ........ 1849 Tar Bay, Md., navigation ....................... 401 ... Tar Creek, Ill., flood control............................ ..... 2126 Tar River and Creek, N. C.: Flood control ...................................... 667 . . Navigation........................................... Tarpon Springs, Fla., investigation ....................... . 835......... Tarrytown Harbor, N. Y., navigation ..................... 296 .......... Taunton, Mass., navigation ............................. 135 .......... Tawas River, Mich., investigation ............................... 2182 Taylor Creek, Fla., investigation........................ .. 835......... Taylors Bayou, Tex., investigation ..................... 1188,1194 ......... Taylors Landing, Md., investigation...................... 428 ......... Taylorsville, Ky., flood control..................................... 1770,1814 Tchula Lake, Miss., navigation ........................ 1076 ......... Teche Bayou, La.: Flood control ...................................... 1035 ......... Navigation ...................... ............... 954,982 . Tell City, Ind., flood control...................................... 1814,1822 Tenakee Harbor, Alaska, investigation ................ .......... . 2686 Tenants Harbor, Maine navigation ...................... 134 .... Tenasillahe Island, Clatsop County, Oreg., flood control ..... ........ .. 2566 1LXXVI aIDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Tenkiller Ferry Reservoir, Okla.: Flood control. ........... ....................... 1354,1363 Investigation .................................. 1385 Ten Mill Creek, II., investigation.................... . 1436,2127 Tennessee River, Tenn., Ala., and Ky.: Investigation ............... ................... 916. Navigation .......... ........................... 894 1701,1710 Tensas River, Ark. and La.: Investigation ...................................... 1103 Navigation....................................... 1076 Terminus Reservoir, Calif., flood control .................. 2427 Terre Aux Boeufs, La., navigation ........................ 1002 Terrebonne Bayou, La.: .. Navigation ........................................ 977 Investigation ...................................... 1011,1056 Terre.Haute, Ind., flood control............................ 1822 Terre Noire Creek, Ark., flood control .................... 1083 Terry Creek, Ga., improvement ........................ 714 Texar Bayou, Fla., investigation ........................ . 916 Texarkana Reservoir, Tex., flood control .................. 1013 Texas and Louisiana,. investigation ...................... Texas City, ,Tex.: Investigation...... . ............................. 1188,1194 Navigation ................... . ...... ............. 1145 Thames River Basin, Conn., R. I. and.Mass., flood control. . Flood control ......................................... 153 Investigation .......... ....................... 197 Thames River, Conn., navigation............................ 101 The Island, Vt., flood control.......................... 163 Thief River, M inn............................ .................... 1530 Thimble Shoal, Chesapeake Bay, Vt., navigation ........... 555,595 Thomaston Reservoir, Housatonic River Basin, Conn., flood control ............................................................... 192 ...... Thompson Lake, Ill., flood control............. ........... ...... 2116 Thoroughfare Bay with Cedar Bay, N.C., channel connecting: Investigation.................................................. 664 Navigation .................................. 638 Three Forks Basin, Mont., investigation ................. . 1666 Three. Islands Reservoir, Tenn., flood control ............. 1731 Three Mile Creek, Kans., investigation ................... 1581 Tickfaw River, La., improvement of, including tributaries... 937 . .. Ticonderoga River, N. Y., navigation...... ..................... 297 Tigre Bayou, La., navigation........... ............... 985 Tilghman Island Harbor, Md., navigation ............... . 425 Tillamook.Bay, bar, and entrance, Oregon, improvement...... 2498 Tionesta Reservoir, Pa., flood control ......................... 1918,1954 Titusville, Fla., investigation .......................... 835,852 Tolchester Beach Area, Md. .......................... 428 Tohopekaliga Lake,.Fla., investigation. ................... . 830,835, 852 Toldeo Harbor, Ohio: Investigation ...................................... 2182 Navigation .............. ......................... 2174 Toldeo, Ohio, investigation ............ ............... 2113,2182 Toledo, Wash., investigation ............................. 2568 Tolu, Ky., flood control.................................. 1814 Tombigbee River, Ala. and, Miss.: Flood control................................... ..... .... 921 ......... Investigation ................................... 916,923 Navigation ................................ ..... . ... 888,894 1710 Toms River, N..J., navigation... ................. ........ 365 >INEx 'LXXVII Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Tonawanda Creek, N. Y., investigation ........ .... ... . .. 2277 Tonawanda Harbor, N. Y..: Investigation........... ................... ......... 2257 Navigation...... .................................. 2228 Tongue River:Reservoir, N. Dak., flood control .......... ............ 1504 Topeka, Kans., flood control........................... .. ..... . 1578 Topsail Inlet, N. C., investigation ... .................... 664 . Torch Lake, Mich., investigation .......... ..................... 2077 Toronto Reservoir, Kans., flood control .................. 1338,1363 .......... Totuskey. Creek, Va., navigation ......................... 502 ...... Touchet, River, Wash., investigation ..... .............. ... ...... 2667 Town Creek, Md., navigation................ .......... 398 ......... Town River, Mass.: Investigation ...................................... 141 ......... Navigation ................ .. ... ...... ...... . 134 ......... Townshend Reservoir, Vt., flood control.................... 163 .... Trabuco Dam, Calif., flood.control ........................ ......... 2321 Tradewater River, Ky., navigation .............. ............... 1748 Transportation Series Reports..... ................... ......... 2728 Traverse City Harbor, Mich., navigation.. ................ . 6 " 2069 Tred Avon River, Md., navigation.. .................. . 397......... Trent River, N. C.: Investigation ............................. ....... 664 ......... Navigation. .... ................................. 660 ......... Trenton Channel, Mich.: Navigation,..................... ............. ..... 2144 Trinidad, Purgatoire River, Colo., flood, control ............ 1233......... Trinity Bay Soil Conservation District, Tex., investigation.. 1194......... Trinity River, Tex.: Flood control ................................... 1201......... Investigation ..................................... 1188,1230......... 1252 Navigation.................... ................. 1155,1188 ......... Tri Pond levee unit, Illinois, flood control ............... ......... 1814 Troublesome River, Colo., investigation..................... ........ 2337 Troy, Ind., flood control ............................. .......... .. ... 1814 Truckee River, Calif., and Nev., investigation.. ..................... 2451 Tualatin River, Oreg., investigation...................... ........ 2568 Tuckahoe River, Md., navigation..... .................... 425 ......... Tucker Lake, Ark., flood control ......................... .1280 ......... Tucker Lake Bottom, Okla., flood control ............... .. 1379 ....... Tuckerton Creek, N. J., navigation......................... 361 ......... Tucson Diversion Channel, Gila River Basin, Ariz., flood control . .. ................................ ......... 2331 Tug Fork, W. Va.: Navigation ............. ...... ............ ......... 1839 Investigation..... ......... ................ ......... ......... 1844 Tujunga Wash channel, Los Angeles River Basin.......... ... ...... 2306,2312 Tule River, Calif., flood control............... ......... 2427 TTlare Lake, Calif., flood control............................... 2420 Tulare Lake Basin, Calif., investigation ............................ 2451 Tully Reservoir, Mass., flood control ................ ... 174......... Tulsa and West Tulsa, Arkansas River, Okla., flood control.. 1319......... Tulsa, Okla., engineering district......................... 1311 . Tuolumne River, Calif., flood control ............................... 2429 Investigation...................... ........ ..... ...... 2451 Turkey Bend, Tex., investigation ...................... 1188......... Turkey Creek, Md., investigation ................. ........ 428......... Turkey Creek, Okla., investigation ............. ..... ... 1385 . Turkey River, Iowa, flood control .............. ............... 1478,1485 Turtle Bayou, Tex., investigation ..................... ..... 1188 ........ LXXVIII mNDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Turtle Cove, Tex., investigation for navigation............. . 1188 . Turtle Creek and Shellbrock River, Minn., investigation.............. 1485 Turtle Creek Reservoir, Pa., flood control ........................... 1954 Turtle River, Brunswick Harbor, Ga., improvement ........ 714 .......... Tuscumbia River, Tenn., investigation.................... 1121 .... Tuttle Creek Reservoir, Kans., flood control ...................... 1542,1570 Twelve Pole Creek, W. Va., flood control reservoir............ ..... 1888 Twin Creek, Calif., flood control ................ .............. 2321 Twitch Cove, Md.: Investigation...................................... 428 . .... N avigation..................................... 413 .... Two Harbors (Agate Bay), Minn., navigation ............. . 6 1964 Two Mile Creek, Oregon, investigation .......... ................. 2569 Two Rivers Harbor, Wis.: Investigation ................................................ 2077 Navigation ............................. 1964, 2024 Two Rivers, Minn., investigation ............ .1530 ................. Tyaskin Creek, Md., navigation ......................... 425 ........ Tygard Creek, Ky., investigation ........... ....................... 1893 Tygart River Dam, W. Va................................ ........ 1900 Tyrone, Pa., flood control............................................ ..... 464 ......... Tyronza River, Ark., investigation ....................... 1121......... U Umatilla Harbor, Oreg................. ......................... .. 2648 Umatilla River, Oreg., investigation ............................. 2650,2667 Umpqua Harbor and River, Oreg.: Flood control ............................. . .. .... ........ 2560 Investigation ................................... ...... ........ 2523,2569 Navigation . ....................... ........... ... 2507 Union River, Maine, navigation...................... 134 . Uniontown, Ky., flood control........................ ......... 1777,1814 Uniontown, Pa., flood control.... ............................... 1941 Union Township, Mo., flood control ............................ 1480,1483 Union Village Reservoir, Vt., flood control................. 165......... Upper Chipola River, Fla., navigation .................... 913......... Upper Columbia Dam, Ala. and Ga ..................... 866......... Upper Grays River area, Wahkiakum County, Wash., flood control. ... .... ................................. .... .. ....... 2567 Upper Machodoc Creek, Va., navigation.................. 512......... Upper Mississippi River Basin, flood control.. ................... 1426,1479, 1526 Upper Narrows (Harry L. Englebright) Reservoir .................... 2740 Upper Puyallup River, Wash., flood control................ ........ 2638 Upper Thoroughfare, Deals Island, Md., navigation ........ 407......... Upper White River, Ark., navigation...................... 1258......... Urbanna Creek, Va., navigation........................ 505 .... Utah Lake, Utah, investigation.................................... 2451 Utica, Ind., flood control............................... ......... 1814 V Valdez Harbor, Alaska: Investigation ....................................... .......... 2686 Navigation ....... ...................... ........... .......... ... 2673 Valley Center and Wichita, Kansas, flood control........... 1316........... Van Buren, Arkansas River, Ark., flood control.............. 1264 ..... Vanceburg, Ky., flood control ....... ................ ............ 1887 Vancouver Lake area, Columbia River, investigation ..... ......... 2569 Venice Bay, Fla., investigation........................... 835 .......... IEX LXXIX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Venice, Calif., Playa Del Ray Inlet, investigation........ 2297 Venice Drainage and Levee Dist., Ill., flood control:. ...... . 1422 Venice Inlet, Fla.: Investigation............................... 835 ........ Navigation................................. 794 ........ Ventura, Ventura River Basin, Calif., flood control......... .... 2299 Verdigris River, from mouth to Madison, Kans.: Flood control..... .......................... 1379 Investigation ....... ..... ................ 1385 Verdigris River, Kans., and Okla., navigation.............. 1062 Verdugo, Wash., flood control.. ........... ...... 2305,2311 Vermilion Bay and River, La., improvement of Intracoastal W aterways via... .. .. ........................... 1035 ......... Vermilion Bayou, La., navigation .................... 1003 ......... Vermilion Harbor, Ohio: Investigation ..... ......... ................. 2257 Navigation . ..... ....................... 2253 Vermilion River, Ill., investigation ....................... 1581,2127 Vevay, Ind., flood control......................... 1814 Vicksburg, Miss., engineering district .................. 1057 Victoria, Calhoun-Soil Conservation District, Tex........ . 1194 Victory Reservoir, Connecticut River Basin, Vt., flood control 164 Villa Grove, Ill., investigation............................ 1825 Villa Park Dam, Calif., flood control..... ............ 2321 Village Creek, White River and Mayberry districts, Arkansas, flood control....... . ..... ... .... ............ 1304,1309 Vinalhaven, Carvers Harbor, Maine, investigation....... 141 Vincennes, Ind., flood control ....................... Vineyard Haven Harbor, Mass., navigation................ 135 .......... Vinton Waterway, La., navigation...................... 997 Virgin River, Nev., Ariz., and Utah, investigation .......... 2338 Virginia Beach, Va., beach erosion study, investigation...... 595 Virginia coast waterway, improvement ................ 417 W Wabash levee unit, Indiana, flood control................... 1797 Wabash River, Ind. and Ill.: Flood control. ................................. 1797,1815, 1822 Investigation ..... . ....... ................... 1825 Wacasassa River, Fla., investigation................ Waccamaw River, N. C. and S. C.: Improvement of river....... .................. 675 Investigation............ ................... 695 Waddington Harbor, N. Y., navigation. .................. 2253 Waialua district, T. H., investigation ................. 2715 Wailoa Stream, Hawaii, investigation ..................... 2715 Waimea River, Hawaii................................ . . . .. . . . . 2715 Wake Island Harbor................................. 2707 Waldo Lake, Oreg ..................................... . . . . . . ... 2527,2528 Walker River, Calif., and Nev., investigation ............ . 2451 Walla Walla, Wash.: Engineering District .............................. 2641 Investigation .. ............................... .......... 2667 Wallabout Channel, N. Y. ..................... 296 .. ...... Wallace Channe], N. C., investigation ................. 664 Wallace Creek, Va., investigation....................... 595 Wallace Lake Reservoir, La., flood control ................. 1025 Wall Springs, Fla., investigation. ..................... o.. 836 Walluski River, Clatson County, Oreg., flood control....... ...... .... 2567 LXXX INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Walnut Bayou, Ark., investigation... . ... .... ......... 1385 Walnut Creek drainage area, Calif., investigation ....... 2451' Wanchese, N. C., investigation..... ................ 664 Wapato Waterway, Tacoma Harbor, Wash.............. 2598,2616 Wappapello Reservoir, Mo., flood control.................... 2768 Wappinger Creek, N. Y., navigation...................... 248 Wareham Harbor, Mass., navigation ...................... 135 W arm Creek, Calif., flood control........................... 2321 Warren, Pa., investigation................................ 1959 Warren River, R. I., navigation......... ............. 135. Warrenton diking district No. 1, Clatsop County, Oreg., flood control.. ........... ...... ......... ..... 2566 Warrenton diking district No. 2, Clatsop County, Oreg., flood control................... ..................... 2566 Warrenton diking district No. 3, Clatsop County, Oreg., flood control. ................................. 2567 Warrior River, Ala.: Investigation ..... .......................... 917,923...... N avigation .. .......... ....... .................... 888 .......... Warroad Harbor and River, Minn.: Investigation ...................................... 1995 N avigation ............... .......................... 1988 Warwick River, Md., navigation ............................ 425 1954 Warwood, W. Va., flood control.... Washington, Austin, Soil Conservation District, Tex......... 1.94 .. . . . . . . . Washington Bayou and Lake, Miss., navigation.............. 1076 . . . . . . . . .. Washington Canal, N. J., navigation.... ............ 297 Washington, D. C.: Aqueduct........ ..................................... 2818 Engineering district................................. 475 Flood control...................... .................. 514 Harbor at............................................. 476 Investigations .................. ............ .. .......... 514 Washington Island Harbors, Wis., navigation .............. 2015 Washington Lake Ship Canal, Wash., investigation. ........ 2616 Washington, Pa., investigation......................... 1959 Washita River, Okla., investigation .................. 1385 Waterbury, Winooski River Basin, Vt., flood control ...... 302 •. .. . . . Water chestnut elimination, Wash., D. C................ 484 Wateree River, S. C.: Investigation ............................... 695 Navigation................ ................ 691 Waterford, Hudson and Mohawk Rivers, N. Y., flood control 320 Water hyacinths: Investigations................ ... ............ 836,917, 1011,1188 Removal of, from Florida,. Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas.waters...................... .. 819,884,998 Waterloo, Nebr., flood control...... ........ ........ 1621 Water Valley Reservoir, Ark., flood control .............. 1299 ...... .. Waterways Experiment Station, Vicksburg, Miss........ 2799 Watkins Glen, Oswego River Basin, N. Y., flood control..... 2267 Watson, Mo., investigation............................. ... . . . . . . .. 1581 Watts levee, Illinois, .flood control ...... ............. 2126 Waukegan Harbor, Ill., navigation ...... ............. o . .. . . . . . .. 2079 Waverly,, W. Va.. .. ................... 1887 Way Cake Creek, N. J., navigation................... .297 Waynesboro, Va., flood control............................ 523 Wear.. Creek, Mo., investigation.......................... 1581 Webb District Improvement Co., Columbia County, Oreg., flood control....... ........................... . . . . . . . . . 2566 MDEx LXXXI Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Webbers Falls Dam and Reservoir, Okla., navigation.... ... 1063 . Weber River, Utah, investigation.................................. 2451 Websters Cove, Md., investigation.................... .... 428...:..... Weeping Water Creek, Nebr., investigation .......... :...... ......... 1630 W eiser River, Idaho, investigation ....................... ........... 2667 Wekiva River, Fla., investigation...................... 836,853....... Weldon River, Mo., investigation.................................. 1581 Welles Harbor, Midway Island .................................... 2705 Wellfleet Harbor, Mass., navigation ...................... 135 .... Wellsburg, W. Va., flood control ......................................... 1954 Wells Harbor, Maine, navigation ........... ............... 134....... Wellsville, N. Y.: Flood control............... ............... ..... ......... 2260 Investigations. ....... .... .............. .......... .. ..... ... . 2275 Wellsville, Ohio, flood control. .. ..................... 1954, 1956 Wenkel Drainage and Levy Dist., Ill., flood control......... .......... 1418 West Baden Springs, Ind., investigation ............................. 1825 West Bay and Cotuit Harbor, Mass,, investigation. ........ . .141 .... West Bridgewater, Pa., flood control.......................... 1954 West Brookfield Reservoir, Connecticut River Basin, Mass., flood control.... ............................. ..... . 195 ......... West Canaan Reservoir, Connecticut River Basin, N. H., flood control...... ............................ ... 195. Westchester Creek, N. Y.: Investigation ......... ......................... 300 ....... Navigation....................................... 205 Westcott Cove, Conn................................... 135 .... West Divide, Colo., investigation................................ 2338 Westerly, R. I., beach erosion study ...................... 141 ......... Westfield River, Mass., investigation. ................... .. 197 .... West Fork of Mill Creek Reservoir, Ohio, flood control...... ...... .... 1757 West Fork Reservoir, Little Kanawha River, W. Va., .flood control...... ........................ .. ... . ......... 1888 West Fork Reservoir, Monongahela River, W. Va., flood .control................. ............ ........ .... ..... .... 1954 West Fork.River, W. Va., investigation ........................ 1959 West Gap, St. George Island, Fla., investigation.. ........... 917......... West Hill Reservoir, Blackstone River Basin, Mass., flood control... .. ................ ........... 149,150......... Westland District Improvement Co., Columbia County, Oreg., flood control......................................... 2566 West Matanzas, Ill., flood control....................... ......... 2117 West Memphis, Ark., investigation ......... . ......... 1112,1121......... West.of Benedict, Kans., flood control..................... 1379......... West of Elk City, Kans., flood control.............. ...... 1379......... West of Fredonia, Kans., flood control................ ..... 1379 ........ West of Morrilton, Ark., flood control ....... ............ 1271......... West Oneonta Reservoir, N. Y., flood control. ............. 431, 440......... West Palm Beach Canal, Hillsboro Canal, New River Canal and Miami Canal, Fla., investigation. ........ .. 836......... West Peterboro Reservoir,. Merrimack River Basin, N. H., .flood control.............. .... ..................... 144 ....... West Pittston, Pa., flood control .......................... 473 . West Point, Ky., flood control.................. ......... . .......... 1814 West Point, Nebr., flood control.................... ................ :1621 Westport district, Columbia and Clatsop Counties, Oreg., flood control... .. . ................................. 2567 Westport Harbor, Conn.: Investigation ............. ............ .......... 141......... Navigation. ......... .... .... ........ 135 ..... W Ky.,. flood control.... ................ 9estport, . . . 1814 939127-51-vol. 1-4--96 LXXXII INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Westport River, Mass., navigation ................... 135 ......... Westport slough, Oregon: Navigation.. ... ....... .. ........................ .. .. . . . .. 2488 West Springfield, Mass., flood control .................... 185 West Terre Haute, Ind., flood control................... 1814 West Tulsa, Okla., flood control................... 1319 Westville Reservoir, Mass., flood control............... 154,195 Weymouth Back River, Mass., navigation ............. 134 Weymouth Fore River, Mass.: Investigation........... ........................ 141 Navigation.............................. 61 Wheeling Creek, W. Va., investigation .................... 1959 Wheeling, W. Va., flood control.... ................. 1951,1954 Whitefish Point Harbor, Mich., navigation ................ . . . . . . . . . 1987 White Lake Harbor, Mich., navigation .................... 2056 White levee units Nos. 1, 2, and 7, Indiana, flood control.... 1813 White River, Ark. and Mo.: Investigation..................................... 1012,1056, 1078,1103, 1112,1252, 1262,1309, 1314 Navigation................... .................. 1105,1254 White River Basin, Ark. and Mo., flood control............ 1121,1298 Investigation . ... ................. .............. 1385 White River, Calif., investigation ................... 2451 White River, Ind.: Flood control...................................... 1795 Investigation...... .............................. . . .. . . . . . 1749,1825 Navigation... .. .. .. ................ 1748 Whitewater River, Calif., investigation ............. . 2338 Whitewood Creek, S. Dak., investigation.................. 1666 Whitir gs Creek, Va., navigation.................... 512 Whitlow Ranch Reservoir, Queen Creek, Ariz., flood control 2331 Whitney Point, N. Y., flood control................... 433 Whitney Point Reservoir, N. Y., flood control..... .... 432,440 Whitney Reservoir, Brazos River, Tex., flood control ...... 1214 Whittier Narrows flood-control basin, Calif. ............... 2308,2312 Wibaux, Mont., flood control.... .......... . 1665 Wichita and Valley Center, Kans., flood control............ 1316 Wichita River, Tex., investigation ..................... 1385 Wickford Harbor, R. I., navigation ....................... 87 Wicomico Creek and River, Md., investigation .......... 428,514 Wicomico River, Md., navigation ....... ...... ..... 405 Wiedmer Chemicals drainage and levee district, Missouri, flood control...... ........................... 1432 Wilcox, Pa., flood control............................. 1954 Wilder, Ky., flood control.............................. 1814 Wild Rice River, Minn.: Flood control. .................................. 1500 Wiley Creek Dam, Oreg.............................. 2527 Wilkes-Barre-Hanover Township, Pa., flood control... Willapa Harbor and River, Wash.: Investigation .......... ... ................... 2616 Navigation.................................. 2610 Willamette Falls fish ladder ........................ 2527,2528 Willamette River, Oreg.: Flood control in basin ....................... 2526,2547 Improvement above Portland, navigation ............. 2472 Improvement at Willamette Falls, navigation .......... 2476 Improvement below Portland, navigation .............. 2479 INDEX LXXXIII Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Investigations...................................... 2R9.a Williamsport, Md., investigation ........................ . 530 Williamsport, Pa., flood control.. ........... ......... 460 Williamstown, W. Va., flood control.................... 1887 Williamville Reservoir, Connecticut River Basin, Vt., flood control ..................................... 195 Willis Site Red River, Tex. and Okla., investigation ........ 1386 Willoughby Channel, Va.: Investigation ...................................... 596 N avigation ........................................ 571 Willow Creek, Oreg., investigation ....................... 2569 Willow Creek, S. C., investigation ......................... 695 Wills Creek, Pa., investigation ........................... 530 1.849 Wills Creek Reservoir, Ohio, flood control ................. Wilmette Harbor, Ill., investigation ................. ..... 2113 Wilmington Harbor, Del.: Investigation ...................................... 374 Navigation ............ .......... ..... ............ 335 Wilmington Harbor, N. C., navigation.................... 6,653 Wilmington, N. C., engineering district ............... ... 607 Wilson and Wenkel and Prairie Du Pont drainage and levee districts, Illinois, flood control ....................... 1418 Wilson Harbor, N. Y., navigation ........................ 2236 Wilson Point Harbor, Conn., navigation ................... 135 Wilson, Wyoming, investigation .......................... 2667 Winfield, Kans., flood control.......................... 1379 Winnepesaukee Lake, N. H., navigation ................... 48 Winnibigoshish Reservoir, Minn ....................... 1488 , Winona, Minn., investigation ......................... 1498,1530 Winooski River, Vt.: Flood control ....................... .............. 320. Investigation .................................... .... 320 Winsted, Connecticut River Basin, Conn., flood control........ .191 Winter Harbor, Va., navigation ............ ............. 546,596 Winthrop Beach, Mass., beach erosion study................ 56 Winthrop Harbor, Mass., navigation . .......... ...... 134 Winyah Bay, S. C., navigation................................... 670 Wisconsin River, Wis.: Investigation ........................................................ . . . . . . . . . 1498,1530 N avigation....................... ............... ........ .... 1497 Wishart Point, Va., investigation...................... 428 Wister Reservoir, Okla., flood control. ................... .. 1358,1363 Withlacoochee River, Fla.: Investigation .................................... 836,853. Navigation ..................................... 815 Wolf Creek Reservoir, Ky., flood control................. . . .. . . . . . . . 1714,1731 Wolf River, M iss., navigation............................ 907 Wolf River, Tenn., flood control ......................... 1113 Wolf River (Memphis Harbor), Tenn.: Investigation.. ................................. 1122 N avigation ............... ................... ..... 1107 Woodbridge Creek, N. J., navigation............. .. ... ...u279 Woodbury Creek N. J, navigation .. ............ ....... 372 Wood Island harbor, Maine, navigation.. .............. 41 Woodlands, W. Va., flood control .................. ..... 1887 Wood River drainage and levee district, Illinois, flood control 1423,1.427 Woods Hole Channel, Mass., navigation................. Woodson drainage district, Columbia County, Oreg., flood control................................... .... 2566 Woonsocket, Blackstone River Basin, R. I., flood control.... 149,152 ........ LXXXIV INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Worcester diversion, Blackstone River Basin, Mass., flood control.. ........................... , ......... 149,151 ......... Work for other agencies....... 7 .......... Wrangell Harbor, Alaska, navigation ..................... ......... 2681 Wrangell Narrows, Alaska, navigation .............................. 2679 Wray, Colo., investigation .......................................... 1581 Wrightsville, Winooski River Basin, Vt., flood control....... 303......... Y Yadkin River, N. C.: Flood control....................................... 693......... N avigation...................................... 691 ......... Yakima River, Wash.: Flood control ............................................... 2638 Investigation ..................................... .......... 2639 Yalobusha River, Miss., navigation ....................... 1076......... Yamhill River, Oreg.: Investigation .............................................. 2523,2569 Navigation ............................................... 2472 Yampa River, Colo., investigation.................................. 2338 Yakton, S. Dak., investigation ................................ 1592,1630 Yaquina Bay, Harbor, and River, Oreg.: Improvement of bay and harbor................................ 2503 Improvement of river ......................................... 2502 Investigation...... .................................. 2523,2569 Yazoo River, Miss., navigation.......................... 1076 ......... Ybor Channel, Fla.................................. 3 .... Yellow Medicine Creek, Minn., investigation ........................ 1530 Yellow River, Fla. and Ala., investigation ................. 923......... York Harbor, Maine: Investigation ...................................... 141 ......... Navigation. . ..................................... 47 ......... York, Pa., flood control................................. 466 .......... York River, Va., navigation.......................... 554,593......... York Spit Channel, Va., navigation ...................... 544......... Youghiogheny River, Pa.: Flood control...................................... .......... 1943,1954 Investigation........ ...................................... 1959 Navigation..... ........... .................. .......... 1910 Youngs Bay and River, Oreg., navigation ........................... 2520 Youngs River Dikes, Clatsop County, Oreg., flood control .. ........... 2567 Yscloskey Bayou, La., navigation ................... ..... 958 ......... Yuba River, Calif.: Construction of restraining dams ............................... 2738 Investigation ...................................... ......... 2451 Z Zanesville, Ohio, flood control............................. .......... 1887 Zippel Bay Harbor, Minn., improvement..... ..................... 1992 * U. S. 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